Sometimes we just need a quick laugh, and nothing's faster than picking up the phone for an instant giggle. Gone are the days of prank-calling a friend or stranger without revealing your identity—those jokes can be mean-spirited, and caller ID is everywhere. Instead, share one (or more) of these numbers to get someone laughing.
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Or if you're feeling extra silly, call them yourself. These prank-call numbers are perfect for an April Fools' laugh for kids and parents alike. If you enjoy these, try out these April Fools' text pranks next time. Happy calling!
Know someone obsessed with Better Call Saul, the hit spinoff from Breaking Bad? Send them this hilarious number. Saul Goodman will "answer" with his infamous legal advice: "Keep your mouth shut and your head down!" For the right fan, it might be more appreciated than a gag gift or an April Fools' card.
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Ho ho ho — who says Santa takes a break in April? Call Santa's personal hotline to chat with the man in red. It's one of the best prank-call numbers for kids, and it works for adults craving a giggle and a bit of childlike wonder. Don't forget to tell Santa what you want for Christmas while you're at it. If you're looking for more holiday numbers, check out the Butterball Thanksgiving hotlines.
Take a trip back to Stranger Things by calling Murray Bauman's number, revealed in the show's third season. Murray, the private investigator and conspiracy theorist, has a special message for two important women in his life: Joyce Byers—about their shared quest to save the world—and his mom, which is sure to make anyone chuckle. It's the perfect April Fools' joke for Upside Down fans. Also, if you're into astrology, here are some pranks you can pull based on your zodiac sign.
Waiting forever while the same song plays on repeat is the worst—or is it? This number delivers arguably the worst music ever: Britney Spears's "Toxic" played on a hilariously off-key recorder (aptly titled "S****yfluted" on YouTube). Calling this ridiculous number is sure to get laughs—until your victim starts groaning.
Boom — you just got Rickrolled! Or at least that's what you can tell someone after sending them this number, which immediately plays Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up." Not familiar with Rickrolling? It's the internet trick of sending someone a link to an '80s pop video. Take the trend to the phone—it's sure to leave your target perplexed. This one screams "April Fools' prank for your buddy."
Calling all South Park fans: this number goes to a voicemail allegedly for Trey Parker, with some seriously funny content. Be prepared for a binge-watching session afterward.
This funny number may seem aimed at kids, but who wouldn't want to hear childhood favorites Grover and Oscar the Grouch dish out silly life advice? This harmless prank won't just get laughs—it might bring smiles. Just don't take anything Oscar says too seriously.
This hotline features pep talks from kids, as you might expect. Silly but heartwarming, it's a number you can call to snap someone out of a funk. Really, it's more of a gift than a prank.