Some of the best April Fools jokes are those that can also be delivered throughout the year! Newer workers to a company always seem to get the worst jobs, but what if they don’t even exist? Ever asked someone to collect blue steam or sky hooks?
The person going to get supplies will ask the shop assistance for items which don’t exist, inevitably cause the person to laugh or groan. Eventually, the new worker will figure out there is no such product, and hopefully they will not be too embarrassed.
This works particular well if you give them a list, Skirting board ladders, Spirit level bubbles, or the oldest one in the book Tartan paint!
April Fools for Construction staff
At Kentra the main proportion of our work is with people from the construction industry and we’ve heard some good ones over the years.
Porta Loo
This prank is best done while the porta loo is in use. Blocking the air vent with a rock or other object with make it nearly unbearable to be inside. The person inside will wonder why the odour’s just go so much more pungent. Resulting in the occupant wanting to get finished and out as quickly as possible, especially useful for the person who likes a skive while taking a number two.
Steam Sample
This prank works well on the newbies, give them a bucket and ask them to catch the steam or smoke for a sample. Also heard a variation for collecting sparks in a bucket from the cutting disc or electrician.
Plaster Bag
Challenge a new crew member to a plaster bag strength test. When he lifts the bag of dry plaster over his head, someone will walk by with a knife and cuts the underside of the bag, letting the dry plaster spill out onto the poor individual.
Jump Start the chainsaw
This requires someone who is slightly new to power tools. It takes a straight face and someone who is convincing, to pull off this prank. Usually it works best if you find a younger crew member and tell him or her to run the chain saw blade along a stretch of concrete, to jump start the saw. You can view this somewhat hilarious video of this prank can be viewed here: (Just mind the language!)
Fixing a coin on the ground
This one is great if a crew is working in an area with high foot traffic. Using an epoxy, fix a coin on the ground and watch, as passers-by try to pick it up. Anger, frustration, embarrassment – it can be funny watching their reactions as they continue try to pick up the coin, which of course won’t budge. For more laughs, this can be done with a paper note. Some people will pass up coins, but most won’t pass up a fiver.
Lacing work boots upside down
This prank is good for work crew members who may live together or may be temporarily housed together. It’s especially fun after a night of drinking. Lace the person’s work boots from the top down, so the ends come out near the toes. It’s funny to watch a person who is hung over, trying to figure out how to tie the boots. This works better when it’s dark, but can work in daylight if the person doesn’t handle mornings well.
Seismic test
This is a great prank to play on a younger crew member. Create a circle with paint dots. Tell the younger worker you want help with a seismic test. The younger crew member will use a mallet to hit each of the painted dots, working clockwise or counter clockwise. It helps to have a voltmeter, which will then be attached to the concrete somehow, by the person playing the prank. The meter will be used for the seismic reading. After the crew member hammers the dots in a complete circle, he or she is told to hit them harder or faster. Everyone else will have a laugh, watching the person wear him/herself out.
Nailing a toolbox to concrete
Removing a crew member’s tools from the box, nailing the bottom of the box to concrete, and putting the tools back in will make the box look normal. But when the crew member tries to pick it up, the look of confusion will be priceless.
Please bear in mind, although we do have a sense of humour we do not condone pranks of any kind.
This was our bit of fun for April Fools day! if you’ve got any better ones please let us know.
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