When you were a kid, what was your favorite prank phone call to make?

I used to call people and talk to them in Spanish. I tried to convince them that someone named Juan lived in their house.

Kelly Stephens

Pre-Education Freshman

I was working at a supermarket and someone said to me, "Do you have any cotton balls?" I said yeah and they said, "Are you a Teddy Bear?"

Peter Seiferth

Sociology/Religious Studies Sophomore

I would call up people and say, "Hi, is Sherman there?" and then they'd say no, so I'd call back again and say, "Hi is Sherman there?" They'd say no, so I would call back and say, "Hi, this is Sherman, have I got any phone calls?"

Michelle Becka

Sociology Senior

During Desert Storm, I called my older brother who had just turned 21, and I said I was a draft officer. I read his Social Security number to him, and he got pretty scared.

Jon Boffa

Media Arts Sophomore

I'd call Kentucky Fried Chicken and ask how large their breasts are, or I'd call a bowling alley and ask how large their balls are.

Eric McCall

International Business Junior

I'd call up a diaper delivery service and order diapers for somebody we knew.

Wendy Huu

Physics Senior

Compiled by Norman Peckham. Photos by Cliff Jette. Read Next Article