15 Inspired Office Pranks That Can Brighten Up a Bleak Week at Work

If there’s anything Jim from The Office taught us, it’s that it’s important (for your sanity) to have a little fun at work. Even on days that don’t start with April and end with 1. And as long as it’s harmless, you won’t be the only one who enjoys it.

Now, pulling off the perfect office prank isn’t easy. (And yes, I know not everyone has the time to encase office supplies in JELL-O.) However, I did a little digging on Twitter and found a few people who have managed to pull off some pretty hilarious stunts, from switching the keys on a co-worker’s keyboard to turning a filing cabinet into a fish tank.

How is this even possible? Take a look below and get inspired.

The "broken" mouse – classic #officeprank. #officehumor pic.twitter.com/eRhgPrmNs2

#OfficePrank random winner...Adam Bruder for suggesting a subtle yet effective prank..switch the "M and the "N" keys on the keyboard.

A couple of my guys r terrified of spiders, this would be an awesome #officePrank pic.twitter.com/ZUh90Ku0FS

#tbt that time we pranked our boss #officeprank pic.twitter.com/lvEdYuypXZ

Training a new shoemaker today. Martin told her the newest employee always leads our meetings with the pledge of allegiance. #officeprank

So we pranked our IT Director a few years ago. April Fools Day is coming up too... http://t.co/5A6c5IoRsR pic.twitter.com/omKx59cgJx

Walk into my office to find #sully hiding under my desk! #officepranks @MonstersInc_ @DisneyPixar #pixar #lol pic.twitter.com/e22QTqQSMN

This looks less like an #OfficePrank to me and more like a cause for celebration! #IWantOne http://t.co/FAr83ziB4y pic.twitter.com/peDfMfJ3Jf

When your co-worker says they need a #vacation...#officeprank #officehumor pic.twitter.com/9kjc2uiciQ

Looking for harmless office prank idea that you can try on your co-workers http://t.co/KwLq4jqF0E #OfficePrank pic.twitter.com/EhhxIB5jAp

@strandell @Unrollme it's a really good service, particularly useful when teammates sign you up to #JustinBieber emailers! #officeprank

Hilarious #officeprank #officehumor pic.twitter.com/i4YdptD11Y

Found a dollhouse on my desk! #officeprank pic.twitter.com/y2PGiTtIGh

I made my coworkers spreadsheet pretty. I'm sure he'll appreciate it when he presents it tomorrow. 😂#workprank pic.twitter.com/7rMEk8R4XW

Filing cabinet fish tank. First #Aprilfools prank of the day. @TheBuntinGroup @nashchamber pic.twitter.com/YHcPX9xe8f

Got any better ideas? Have you tried (and succeeded at) any of these? Tweet me your favorite office pranks!

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