be skeptical, be very skeptical

 

 

Some of the most embarrassing or upsetting or near death experiences in one’s life are the result of childhood sibling pranks.  The very brother that should have your back is the same brother who might convince you to put a water balloon in your shorts just so he can pop it and make you look like you had an accident.  Even though a 2 year old having an accident isn’t even actually surprising or even funny.  But logic doesn’t really apply to practical jokes.  If you can point your finger and laugh at someone, it’s funny and it doesn’t matter even if they’re bleeding or blushing

With three older brothers, Petey often gets the short straw and finds himself at the wrong end of practical jokes.  He’s an easy target being too gullible, too patient, and too agreeable.  Poor guy.

This is part of every family with a sibling group close in age.  I was a middle child and recall being both the pranker and the prankee.  I’m still trying to settle the score and continue to be the office practical joker.  After all, what fun is an office without a practical joker? 

I recall a few legendary pranks from childhood that could serve as a PSA to young people amongst sibling groups everywhere

If your older siblings fashion you a diving helmet from an old motorcycle helmet and some duct tape it’s too good to be true.  Actual diving helmets can’t be built, one must purchase them from a reputable company.

If they let you have the last piece of (pizza, pie, toast etc…) there’s something wrong with it and they’ll all laugh if you eat it.  If you don’t have to fight for it don’t trust it.  Never eat the beef jerky in the back at the back of the frige.  Most likely it’s dog treats. 

If you ever wake up to find the crotch has been cut out of all you pants and underwear, you best analyze your yesterday’s actions and make amends quickly.  There could be an underlying message here and you best take the warning and back off. 

In true practical joke fashion, I’m waiting for Scott to turn on the sink faucet as I type.  I’ve rigged the classic rubber band around the spray trigger trick.  This still makes me smile, nothing funnier than seeing someone get sprayed in the crotch with cold water.  Hmmmmm…

Not that far from the joke the big boys are playing on poor unsuspecting Petey in this photo.  Do you think they get this from me?