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Arwon Zora Level: 35  Posts: 391/506 EXP: 278115 For next: 1821 Since: 03-15-04 From: Terra Australis Incognita Since last post: 5 hours Last activity: 10 min. |
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| It's Foundation Week at the Uni of New South Wales, celebrating our birthday, and apparently Newsouth's got quite a history of crazyass pranks. Each year the Student Guild offers a prize for the best prank (apparently judged according to "media coverage, public outcry and ministerial condemnation") and there's been some amazing ones, particularly from back in the 1960s when everyone had mad facial hair: -In 1961, the Inaugural Foundation Day, the water-depth markers on a US Aircraft Carrier in Sydney Harbour were erased, a bathtub was paddled under the Harbour Bridge, and a skull-and-crossbones flag was raised over the ABC tower (ABC being our national govt-dunded broadcaster). Then, in probably the best stunt ever pulled, a prominent TV personality named Brian Henderson was kidnapped live on air during an interview with some UNSW students for the show Bandstand (Music TV show, Australia pioneered the genre and MTV probably pinched the idea). Some burly students overpowered him and the security, then Hendo was taken and driven to a party in Terrigal... where he had such a ball he shouted everyone drinks and even bought breakfast in the morning. -1962 saw a continuation of the "fucking with the US Navy" theme as some students snuck aboard and set off a chemical warfare alarm on a US battleship. -In 1964 an alligator was liberated from the Taronga zoo and deposited in the pond/swamp thing that then existed on the NewSouth campus. Eventually the ransom was paid and it was returned. The following year some college kids snuck past airport security and ended up in Fiji, Singapore and the UK. -Somewhat recently, a combination lock was placed on the gate entrance to Museum Station, a major city train station. -In 1991 some students faked a UFO crash landing... they dug a two metre hole at a local beach, placed in the middle a gas cylinder and some heat beads so it glowed orange and hissed, then called the cops and said they saw something fall from the sky then a loud flash. Another prank that year saw the mailing of fake census forms, some of which were returned despite questions like "does the household own a cat?" and "what colour is it?" -The following year some engineering students set up a giant porn movie screening in George Street (major street in the city centre). It was 3 storeys high and lasted for 90 minutes before the cops managed to get to where it was being projected across the road. -In 2000ish a large Gnomehenge was constructed with hundreds of gardne gnomes in Martin Place, another busy area of the city centre. -A couple of recent pranks have relied on the notoriety of the early August Foundation week among cops. I quote a website here (background: Ken Park is a film depicting underage sex that is banned in Australia): In 2003 the following stunt was pulled on the Uni of Sydney (our crosstown rivals, they've got the prestige but we're awesomer): "Faxes were sent out to all newspaper and radio media organisations in Sydney, plus the Reverend Fred Nile and the Newtown area command group, making a complaint against the "planned screening" of Ken Park in the Manning Bar at the Uni of Sydney on Wednesday night. Fred Nile decided he definitely agreed and proceeded to contact the NSW Police Commisioner personally to ensure the "screening" did not take place. Police turned up, noticing the signs saying "ONE HOUR PHOTO will be shown tonight. KEN PARK will NOT be shown", but still attempted to arrest most of the staff at Manning Bar." -And this one, which is verified as far as I am concerned, but apparently is also an urban legend. Perhaps UNSW is the origin of this: There was some kind of work happening on Parramatta Rd for the day, so, the students rang the contracters in charge of it, saying "A bunch of students dressed up as Police Officers are coming; dont be fooled!" Then, they proceeded to ring the police, and told them "A bunch of students are dressed up as workmen and are working on Parramatta Rd; dont be fooled." Genius. I feel an urge to work my way into this distinguished group, but it's too late for this year. I also think you need a club or something... maybe the debate society can be pursuaded. Though a society/club with more Engineering students could be better. For now, I'll just say that my to-do list includes investigating the feasibility of getting 20 or 30 people, plus appropriate supplies, into one of the major sporting stadiums near here, undetected and unharassed. (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 11:08 AM) (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 11:10 AM) |
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Cymoro PATRICK DUFFY WILL LASER YOUR SOUL   Level: 67  Posts: 1937/2216 EXP: 2549743 For next: 43129 Since: 03-15-04 From: Cymoro Gaming Since last post: 6 hours Last activity: 4 hours |
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| Dear god, and I thought MIT had some classy pranks. UNSW is truly a great place for fucked up pranks. But, tell us, are you going to participate? |
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NSNick Laidback Admin Level: 85  Posts: 3198/3875 EXP: 5895841 For next: 2699 Since: 03-15-04 From: North Side School: OSU Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Kick ass. Here are some classic college pranks from over here. I should plan a kick ass prank for my senior year here.... Originally posted by Arwon That was the 60s? You do know we had a show called American Bandstand in the 50s here, right? |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99  Posts: 4912/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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I must state something, UoT is slightly more classy. The school Anglicans march the Bishop around campus trying to out holy the other kids  The pranks degrade from there. The Catholics get silly string and assault the Anglicans (who walk around in silk robes). The secular colleges at the university chant "Trin, Trin, did daddy let you in?" (Trinity being the "elite" Anglican school). There are some others, but those are just Frosh Week bitties. I'm hoping to take part in others. |
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Ran-chan Moldorm eek, when are they going to stop growing... Level: 143  Posts: 10806/12781 EXP: 35293588 For next: 538220 Since: 03-15-04 From: Nerima District, Tokyo - Japan Since last post: 12 hours Last activity: 12 hours |
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HyperLamer <||bass> and this was the soloution i thought of that was guarinteed to piss off the greatest amount of people Sesshomaru Tamaranian Level: 118 Posts: 6233/8210 EXP: 18171887 For next: 211027 Since: 03-15-04 From: Canada, w00t! LOL FAD Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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Just plain awesome.  I always wanted to splice into an intercom and make as if it got took over by a radio station. |
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Arwon Zora Level: 35 Posts: 392/506 EXP: 278115 For next: 1821 Since: 03-15-04 From: Terra Australis Incognita Since last post: 5 hours Last activity: 10 min. |
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| General Madine: You're right, I've got the wrong show. It's Countdown I'm thinking of, which pioneered the music video television concept in like the 70s or something. They weren't the only ones, but due to the rarity of international visits and the tiny budget they relied heavily on music video and it's pretty arguable that the format of the show became a precursor to MTV. My bad. Bandstand was just Bandstand. Cymoro: To be eligible for the prize for best stunt, you need to register it with the Guild. Usually one of the colleges (dorms, basically) or one of the larger clubs/societies wins. It's too late this year but I definitely wanna get involved next year, hence my last paragraph in the first post. Trapster: The cops showed up, but the prank also involved locking the elevator and stairs in the building where the film was set up, so it took ages to get up there. (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 09:58 PM) (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 10:00 PM) (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 10:02 PM) (edited by Arwon on 08-01-05 10:16 PM) |
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NSNick Laidback Admin Level: 85 Posts: 3219/3875 EXP: 5895841 For next: 2699 Since: 03-15-04 From: North Side School: OSU Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| This makes me want to pull a kickass prank this coming year... First, to research the penalties involved around there for vandalism... |
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Arwon Zora Level: 35 Posts: 394/506 EXP: 278115 For next: 1821 Since: 03-15-04 From: Terra Australis Incognita Since last post: 5 hours Last activity: 10 min. |
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| The best pranks, though, should be more than mere vandalism. Unfortunately I ain't clever enough to come up with anything that subversive. | |||
Danielle Local Moderator  Level: 76  Posts: 1321/3359 EXP: 3958078 For next: 47982 Since: 09-15-04 From: RATE Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 3 hours |
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| !! How did they think all that stuff up? And how in the world did they do all of it without getting caught in the act? |
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Cymoro PATRICK DUFFY WILL LASER YOUR SOUL Level: 67 Posts: 1947/2216 EXP: 2549743 For next: 43129 Since: 03-15-04 From: Cymoro Gaming Since last post: 6 hours Last activity: 4 hours |
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| Nick: Best thing I saw at my school for non-end-of-the-year prank was that someone had gone out onto the baseball fields (two are connected), and shuffled a message into the snow with their feet. And by 'message', I mean 'large penis with balls'. You could see it perfectly from the third floor. Later on, the school janitors tried to drive a golf cart over the giant wang, but to no avail. It was simply too massive. As for end-of-the-year pranks done by Seniors: - This year, the night before our last day, some seniors (and someone from one of my classes) snuck into the building and glued all of the locks on the locked doors on the second and third floors shut. hat's about 60 or so doors. The next morning, everyone was huddled into the cafeterias while they were blowtorching the locks and trying to get the key for the door in before the glue hardened up again. - Last year, about 5th period (the middle of the day), some guys let loose 20 mice and 5 fucking huge rats loose on the second floor. To this day, we still have a mouse problem in the building. - Me and a friend tried to get the computers on the school network this year to display a full-screen version of ALL YOUR BASE to display when you logged on, along with several other fun programs. However, we didn't finish in time this year. I just have to remove something in them that disables them when you move the mouse to the upper-left corner, and it'll be perfect. There's one year left for me to get it working, and I'll be remembered. |
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NSNick Laidback Admin Level: 85 Posts: 3228/3875 EXP: 5895841 For next: 2699 Since: 03-15-04 From: North Side School: OSU Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| That happens all the time here on the practice field. But I'm thinking of pulling a prank at another school... |
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Apophis Red Super Koopa Level: 45 Posts: 667/882 EXP: 640255 For next: 19909 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 15 hours Last activity: 15 hours |
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| Pranks were banned at my high school, but there were some good ones from before my time: 1. The reason we had plastic silverware One year the senior class stole all the silverware from the cafeteria during the course of the year. On the last day of school, it was found sticking out of the ground in the principal's front yard. 2. The nameless school There used to be letters on the front of the roof of the school spelling out its name. The senior class removed them twenty years ago. They were finally restored my senior year when the final letter was located in the boiler room. 3. The final prank Seniors set a wild chicken loose in the men's room. Blood, feathers, and feces were everywhere. Finally, there's the one pulled by a former president of The College of William and Mary: Every freshman class enters the college by walking through the Christopher Wren Building. They exit through a giant door flanked by two antique cannons, each containing one cannonball. Anyway, one year they performed maintenance on the cannons and the president, whose house is adjacent to the Christopher Wren Building, was asked to make sure the cannonballs had been put back properly. Anyway, the day that the freshmen took part in the ceremony, the president laughed the entire time. No one knew why. When they asked him about it later, he told the staff too look in the cannons. They discovered that he had put two balls in one cannon, leaving the other empty. He said he thought the students should walk between William and Mary. (edited by Verminous Skumm on 08-02-05 01:14 AM) |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99 Posts: 4925/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| A few of Ziff's pranks that he pulled before leaving the school Cat 1. Vandalism The washrooms now have threatening writing on the walls etched into the paint. Example "If you're pooping you probably already have the disease" Cat 2. Mind Fucks When I left the school I (inadvertantly mostly) ruined many people. For example, one of my teachers is on leave due to emotional stress gathered from when we removed the middle of law books (she has those big binders with legal docs, we removed the centre of that and left the binder...we hid the centres inside of a broken TV) and replaced the inside with burn-care treatment, and other nasty books. It turned out the next day that her husband had just suffered severe burns on his leg from when a pot of deep frying oil was...poured on it. Cat 3. Library related Although I didn't do it myself, people went through all of the Ayn Rand in the library and jerked off onto the "important" pages of the books gluing them together. This is also done in all Harlequin romance novels available at the school. I also put weird sticky notes in all of the books a la Half-Blood Prince style. Some of them are really helpful for when kids need the books in the course. The others lead them on a wild goosechase straight to suspension. Cat 4. The weird school stuff I left maps in various lockers with the "school secrets" including directions to the bomb shelter, how to get into the rabbit hole, the crawl space under the roof, the vent that goes into the girl's lockerroom, etc. Let's us just say that the first two are my pride and joy discoveries. The bomb shelter was added in the early 50s because the principle was afraid the NAZIs would come back with nuclear weapons. I'm not shitting you. Most of it is still caged and deep in the belly of the school. You must sneak past pot smoking janitors and crack many locks. But it is worth it to see a picture of Truman smiling above a sign that says "Danger 30 day food supply". The rabbit hole is my true accomplishment. It is a crawl space underneath a storage locker that runs beneath the first floor with the "stair case to nowhere" at the end. No one knows what it is, and it isn't listed on any schematics. It has years like 1923 and so on listed on the walls. At the end of the "staircase to nowhere". Well, let's just say it's creepy when you see the drawings and shit on the walls  I hope many more students map out the little dingies in my school. I didn't have the balls to do the elevator jump this year to the crawl space on the other side. Rumour has it it is where teachers have their pot stash and hide it from the cops (I shit you not...Teachers at my school were almost always caught doing drugs). Cat 5. Practical jokes Spliced pornography into the university handbooks. Weird, kinky pooping porn for all the elite universities. Gay porn for the Christian institutes. Lodged a human rights complaint with the school Christian club. They denied me entrance due to Catholic "over-influences". Stink bombs have been placed on various doors and interesting locations for that first few days back. Meat has been duct taped to the insides of lockers (like...behind the metal so it takes hours to get to it  )Left a jar full of brine in the bottom of English Office collective desk (as it were) with a dead squirrel we found on the road inside of it. Yeah, I think I did well during my last few weeks I wish I had pulled more myself, these are just a few of the things seniors did. Man, now I miss that school. We had this one piece of graffiti over the main entrance. It was forbidding, yet poetically beautiful at the same time. It simply read "Go eat a bag of diks" |
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