The “practical joke” is neither practical or a joke in the strict sense of either word.
Something “practical” is:
“Concerned with the production or operation of something useful” or
“Level-headed, efficient, and unspeculative.”
A joke is typically creation designed to create laughter in others. A “practical joke” only amuses the creator.
Let’s take a look at a classic practical joke … the flaming bag of poo. The gag usually goes off like this;
- Find or create a pile of feces
- Place said feces in a paper bag
- Position poop packed parcel at the front door of the victim
- Light bag on fire
- Ring doorbell
- Run
- Watch victim stomp on paper bag to extinguish flames and
- cover his foot in feces
- Avoid being caught
- If caught, avoid legal trouble
Clearly, this is not a practical joke.
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