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Snapping Matches: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab notes: We thought Snapping Matches had all the elements for a good prank: Most smokers are looking furtively around for the tobacco police and not at their matches, the pack could be reused and the gag, though decades old, … Continue reading
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Dead Fly in a Plastic Ice Cube: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: The invention of plastic opened up endless possibilities in the pranking world. One of the first gags was the dead-fly-in-an-ice-cube. The Mirth in a Box testing facility wanted to experiment with the quality of this popular party trick. … Continue reading
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Tagged April Fools Day, care packages, classic, custom gift boxes, dead fly in an ice cube, funny, gags, Gift Box, pranks, ss adams
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Snake in a Mint Can: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: Originally tested on Mr. Adams’ wife, this domesticated bit of hijinx was first called “Snake in a Jam Jar”. This heart-stopping joke then morphed into myriad permutations, the most popular being “Snake in a Nut Can” and “Snake … Continue reading
Who Was S.S. Adams?
We went right to the source and asked Kirk Demarais about this enigmatic man. Kirk is the author of “Life of the Party- A Visual History of the S.S. Adams Company Makers of Pranks & Magic for 100 Years” This stunning … Continue reading
Joy Buzzers: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: A joy buzzer is a device that is worn on the inside of one’s palm and shocks or “buzzes” an unsuspecting glad hander. First patented in the early 1930′s by Soren Soren Adams, many people have tried to … Continue reading
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Tagged classic, college care packages, custom gift boxes, funny, funny and unusual gift boxes, gags, joy buzzer, nostalgia, pranks, ss adams, unique gift ideas
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Whoopee Cushions: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: For this series of tests we limited our scope to non-electronic methods of recreating the sounds of flatulence. Our test items included the traditional “whoopee” cushion, a self-inflating whoopee cushion, and Bronx Cheer device intended to be blown in … Continue reading
Squirting Objects: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: A quintessential prop in any burlesque performer’s trunk is a squirt flower. Over the years this gag has evolved into squirt cigarette packs, squirt bow ties, squirt guns, squirt coins, squirt lighters and squirt calculators. The list is … Continue reading
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Tagged care packages, classic, college, custom gift boxes, funny, gags, Gift Box, humor, Mirth in a Blog, Mirth in a Box, nostalgia, pranks, quit smoking, ss adams, unique gift ideas
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Rubber Chickens: In Search of the Perfect Prank
Lab Notes: Rubber chickens are an ubiquitous staple in the prop comedian’s closet. Most are approximately 20″ long and made from a rubber & latex composite material. Our researchers also found 7′ rubber chicken replicas that “laid” an egg and … Continue reading
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Tagged care packages, classic, comedians, custom gift boxes, funny and unusual gift boxes, gags, Gift Box, humor, Mirth in a Blog, Mirth in a Box, nostalgia, pranks, rubber chickens
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Wooden Triangle Puzzle: Distractions & Diversions
Lab Notes: Sometimes low-tech toys can appeal with the high-tech crowd. The Wooden Triangle Puzzle is a perfect example of this dichotomy. The Wooden Triangle Puzzle starts with all of the holes except one filled with golf tees. Then the … Continue reading
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