The Stapler from Hell

Here’s a fun and quick prank that will have your coworker wishing their stapler a slow and painful death.

Can you imagine having to refill your stapler three or four times a day? As annoying as it would be to experience firsthand, I have to admit that it’d be a riot to watch someone else struggle with. And, if your timing is right, this is actually a prank that you could pull off for days at a time—provided that your cube mate doesn’t wind up in the funny farm first.

Just keep an eye on your buddy’s desk, and swipe the staples from inside their trusty Swingline every time they take a bathroom break or coffee run. Ideally, you should put the staples back into the box, so you leave them wondering whether or not they really did just fill it up…?

After a while, your coworker is sure to start questioning his own sanity—or wondering if there is a poltergeist afoot.

Again, if you can refrain from having a laugh attack every time they reach for the stapler, you can probably get away with stringing your poor tormented coworker along for a few days at a time. Just be forewarned that when you do finally reveal yourself as the culprit, they will be out for revenge with a passion… you might want to look out for a few days!

To really add to this prank’s frustration factor, consider pairing it up with the classic paper clip chain or chopped tape (where you tear several smaller pieces of tape off, and then stick them carefully back on the roll, making it impossible for your friend to get more than an inch or two off at a time).

Good Luck!