If You Ace This Test, You Can Call Yourself A YouTube Prankster
- by Logan Sawyer
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YouTube prank videos are one of the most popular categories of videos on YouTube. When pranks first emerged onto the YouTube scene there were only a few popular pranksters and this number later turned into thousands of YouTube pranksters. YouTube pranksters love to make people laugh and will go the distance to make this happen.
A "prank" or practical joke, is the act of playing a trick on someone. When a person is pranked their reactions can be bizarre and priceless. It is always surprising to see how someone may react to a prank. Their are many acceptable ways to do pranks, but their are also pranks that can be dangerous and should not be done. It it the responsibility of the prankster to make sure safety is a #1 concern.
Since YouTube prank videos are so popular, each channel can generate more than a billion views. Many of the YouTube pranksters on this list are easily identifiable by those who watch YouTube. Not only do many YouTube pranksters create prank videos but they also makes vlogs, music videos, interviews, social experiments, and typically have multiple YouTube channels.
How well can you identify YouTube pranksters? Look to the descriptions for hints. Good luck!
Name this prankster's channel?
What makes this individual so special is the unique nature of his pranks. Many of his ideas, after being originally made, have been copied by many other YouTube pranksters. One of his most viewed pranks was when he dressed up in a Spider-Man outfit and pretended to beat up a villain. This prank was for the kids at the park who had much fun. Not all of his videos are pranks, as many are used to spread awareness about different issues prevalent in the world.
Who is this YouTube Prankster?
In terms of prankster success, one cannot accomplish much more than this gag-artist. His main channel has grossed well over a billion views in total. On top of that he has a vlogging channel in which he records his family’s daily life for his followers. One of his most popular videos is “Crazy Plastic Ball PRANK!!” where he filled an entire room with a truckload of plastic colored balls! This person loves to make his pranks family-friendly and tries to incorporate his family into his pranks. Who is this YouTube prankster?
Name this YouTube prank channel!
Clown pranks have had a surge in popularity after the promotional clown stunt used for the upcoming movie “It” based on Stephen King’s novel. After the initial promotional stunt multiple copycats appeared. Not only are the videos based on clowns but they are killer clowns. The entertainment of this channel is based on horrific themes. Be warned that this channel has graphic content. The person who runs the channel is named Matteo Moroni, but what is the name of his channel?
Name this new YouTube prankster!
Alone he is a single YouTuber, but combined with his friends they are known as Team 10. This new YouTuber quickly rose to fame and now has over 9 million followers. It is the largest increase in followers by a new YouTube channel in a while. Previously this person was an actor on the Disney television series “Bizaardvark.” On his channel he vlogs his and his friends' daily lives and it shows how they have really grown as people. Who is this new YouTuber based out of Los Angeles, California?
Name this YouTube Channel!
Compared to other popular YouTube prank channels this one was created more recently. The channel proves that that new YouTube pranksters can still make it in the entertainment category. This channel creator just loves to make people smile and it’s the main reason he created his channel. In one of his most popular pranks, he continues to pour shampoo on people at the beach while they use the public showers, causing them to become frustrated after realizing the shampoo won’t come out.
Name this team of pranksters!
This YouTube prank channel is very similar to the content in the “Jackass” movies. What makes these pranksters differ from others is that there is almost nothing they aren’t willing to do. Most pranksters would draw the line at getting bitten by a snake, taking a punch from a bodybuilder, or walking over a mat of thumbtacks. The odd thing is that they don’t seem to regret anything or display normal reactions to chaotic situations. The group consists of four members who were all born in the town of Seinajoki, Finland.
Name this multilingual prankster!
This French YouTuber is also an entrepreneur, snapchat star, and was once the fourth most followed user on the deactivated Vine platform. After starting several businesses in China and Canada he went into Vine. Later he left his businesses to focus solely on Vine. He was popular before he made a YouTube video and this is why he has few videos, but still over a million subscribers. This person has been featured in other channel’s videos such as VitalyzdTv, CooL Vines, and LE GRAND JD.
Who is this magician/prankster?
Most famously this YouTube creator is known for his drive-thru pranks. It is astonishing how many variations of the drive-thru prank can be made. Recently he made the “Drive-Thru Five Nights At Freddy’s!!” video that grossed over a million views. Aside from drive-thru pranks he specializes in magic and has performed acts such as walking on water, vanishing, and creating a scary headless man. This person is of Bangladeshi descent and has grossed more than 600 million views total.
Name this Crank Caller!
Practical jokes can come in many different awesome forms. This channel was created by a talented voice actor who uses various stereotypes to prank unsuspecting people over the phone. Some of his characters include Alejandro Juan Martinez a Hispanic construction worker, Tyrone Biggums, John Mccain, and Abdo Kaboobie. On his channel it states “Nine stereotypical characters. One hilarious adventure.” Soon he will reach a billion views. By speaking in a petulant manner he infuriates callers. New videos are posted ever Sunday.
Who is this YouTube prankster!
You may have read about this prankster in the news when he ran onto the FIFA World Cup 2014 Germany vs. Argentina field. This prankster is one of the most extreme due to the boundaries this person has crossed. This person’s videos are ubiquitous and have grossed more than 1.3 billion views. At the inception of his channel, the channel was largely focused on “How To Pick Up Girls” videos, but later it was more focused on pranks. Themes of this person’s videos can be scary, funny, and based on relationships. His most popular video is “How To Get Girls To Kiss You.”
Who is this YouTube prankster?
Pranks can often be controversial and this YouTuber has lately been in the spotlight for controversial videos. To prove his point he will push the limits which can be widely misunderstood at times. As the viewer, people are encouraged to comment on videos to generate conversations in the comments section. A largely discussed video made by this YouTube creator was about peer pressure and discussed how we should be mindful of peer pressure. This creator releases a new video every Monday.
Who is this member of the YouTube channel "Whatever"?
This person is commonly associated with the YouTube channel “Whatever”. Whatever is the word as they make videos about literally whatever. Included in this individual’s random assortment of videos are a series of pranks. They also like to do social experiments. Their most popular video is the “DROWNING BABY PRANK” which has grossed over 70 million views. While on a pier, in the “DROWNING BABY PRANK” they pretend to lose control of a baby cart with a doll in it. The cart falls off the pier and of course creates strong reactions.
Name Jesse Wellen's new prank channel!
Previously their hugely successful channel was titled “PrankvsPrank” and featured the couple Jesse Wellens and Jeana Smith. Since they have had a shocking break-up, the channel has shifted its focus. Now with Jesse Wellens heading the newly named YouTube channel, he still makes pranks and continues to vlog. Previous videos from “PrankvsPrank” can also be seen on this channel. Jesse recently appeared at E3 2017 to open an Electronic Arts Need for Speed event. What is the name of Jesse Wellens' newly named YouTube channel?
Who is this awkard prankster?
As the king of awkwardness, he is weirdly unusual when talking to strangers. Part of his unusualness is an act, but off camera he is like that and it’s hilarious! If you only like to see pranks around college and university campuses, then head to his channel to see his risible antics. At the young age of 27 he has accomplished quite a lot and is well known in the YouTube community. Lately he has been conducting a series of interviews over the past few months. These interviews have been based mainly on other YouTubers.
Name this YouTube prankster!
This person is one of the pranksters who appeared in the prankster movie “Natural Born Pranksters.” In the movie it features a number of pranks involving VitalyzdTv, Roman Atwood, and of course this person. His YouTube channel is titled "howtoPRANKitup" and shows detailed instructions on how to make pranks. Many of this prankster’s YouTube views are from being featured in other YouTuber’s videos. Recently this person has created a Twitch channel with the Twitch name being the same as his. If you want some of the best ideas for April Fool’s Day pranks then head to the YouTube channel “howtoPRANKitup.”
Who is this YouTube prankster?
Although there has been a surge of new pranksters in recent years, there are still many prankster around who have been doing pranks since before it was popular. This person is a prime example of this. He is one of the earliest people to use a Pooter and one of the best fart prank experts. His original ideas have been copied for years now. In total he has made an astounding 752 videos since his channel was created on February 8, 2017.
Name this YouTube prankster!
“Someday I want to host a late night talk show. This is my journey to get there.” This YouTube creator used to be extremely popular in the past few years, but has been losing subscribers and views in the most recent year. Overall his channel has done very well and has over 300 million views. To keep a subscriber base one has to continue to put out an abundance of videos. The most popular YouTube video this creator put out was the “Mistletoe Kissing Prank (ORIGINAL).” Name this YouTuber!
Which prank channel does this couple appear on?
In his channel he loves to promote health as a number one priority. He has described his pranks as being awesomely hilarious, insane, and outrageous. Videos on this channel are alternatively made by both his girlfriend and himself. In some videos they both work together to prank friends of theirs. Their channel is one of the many channels in which couples pranks each other. The numerous possibilities such as fake pregnancy, fake cheating and even hacking a partner’s Facebook account are all pranks that are just for fun.
Who is this member of the YouTube channel "Whatever"?
The channel named "Whatever" has a variety of people appearing on the channel but two people in particular appear the most. The two individuals who appear on the channel the most are Brian Atlas and this person. In the YouTube prankster world there are not many female pranksters. This channel can be edgy at times, but in the end the videos are just for fun. In many of her videos, a tally is recorded to track yes or no answers while she asks people personal questions.
Who is this YouTube prankster?
In 2014 on Twitter he claimed "Im 6"5", then in 2015 said "6 foot 4". Either way this isn’t the NBA so in relation to YouTube pranksters he is tall! “This individual is an American who would love to make the world a happier place and bring out the best in people” Some of his most popular pranks are the “Drive Thru Person Swap Prank!!”, “EATING JUNK FOOD AT THE GYM PRANK!!”, AND “PROPOSAL PRANK GONE WRONG.” Who is this YouTube prankster?
Who is this YouTube prankster?
Pranks are generally considered to be just for fun, but sometimes a prankster can go too far. This person was the centre of media attention when he made a controversial video pinching women’s and men’s buttocks. Soon after, his actions were deemed inappropriate and multiple women came forward alleging they had been sexually harassed. An open letter received more than 100,000 signatures, calling to stop these acts by many YouTube personalities. As a result of this event this YouTuber’s subscribers has dropped drastically, but he still maintains over 2 million subscribers.
Name these brother's YouTube channel!
As a pair of brothers who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, they make most of their videos in populated New York areas. Moe Bradberry is the younger brother and Ethan Bradberry is the older brother. Moe’s older brother is two years older than Moe. Their videos include “The Power of Yawning Prank!” (Social Experiment)” and “I’m The Bosses Son Prank!.” Like any prankster channel, their videos have varying popularity. Some videos can generate millions of views, but unpopular videos can create a lot of hate in the comments section.
Name this YouTube prank channel!
Since YouTube pranksters are such a popular medium this invites new pranksters to enter constantly. Popularity wise these pranksters have one of the less popular prankster channels, but they still boast over one million subscribers. In total this channel has grosses more than 180 million views. To say this is one of the less popular channels is accurate and goes to show how popular YouTube prank videos have become. This channel has been active since Jun 21, 2010 and since then has made a number of terrifying pranks.
Who is this actor and YouTube prankster?
Due to his high popularity, this stunt performer has entered the YouTube realm of madness. Formerly he was part of the Jackass cast who also do ridiculous stunts and pranks. On this Jackass cast member’s channel he has done pranks such as the “Blood Bath Prank”, “Sexy Gimp Prank” and the "Golden Shower Prank!.” Would you expect this eccentric character to do anything else on his channel? On top of appearing in the Jackass movies this actor has appeared in movies such as “Passenger Side”, “Blind Horizon”, and “Barely Lethal.”
Who is this talk show host and prankster?
Although he is not a full-time YouTube creator, this talk show host has one of the most popular YouTube channels with over 9 million subscribers. This person loves to prank people on Hollywood Boulevard, and also family members of his that work on the show. In one of his pranks, he helped one of his writers prank his roommate. This talk show host planned a prank that would scare the writer's roommate who has a fear of ghosts. The roommate was terrified!