prankster
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The possibility that it was a prankster on the radio may not be 0%.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
Paul first made his name as an online prankster and influencer, amassing a huge social media following - particularly on Instagram, where he boasts more than 28 million followers.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
With that in mind, the shadow cockroach “Angels” projects into your kitchen may be just a bit of Peter Pan-esque play from an inveterate digital prankster.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025
He is his own niche, a prankster who holds up a funhouse mirror to humanity and makes you wonder if the resultant image is more revealing than a normal one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
I prided myself on being the ultimate prankster.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
Naive, blundering hobbyists and reckless pranksters can also veer into restricted airspace, setting off alarms and potentially shutting down airport traffic.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
Goldie's mate, Regina, had her own adventure when she was snatched the following February by student pranksters at Manchester University who sawed through a padlock to access the cage.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2025
But like generations of pilgrims, dropouts, and merry pranksters before him, what he discovered on that journey was his mission.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
It could also be Bermuda, Elon Musk, teenage pranksters, the U.S.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2024
As news broke that the Martians had reached the Midwest, the pranksters lit firecrackers in the basement and flicked off the electricity.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
