I need ideas for a good practical joke!

[morecowbells]

I loved reading about scuba tricks and figured I would start a post asking about good practical jokes. Last year when in Grand Cayman these friends we were with always had something up their sleeve. One was used a large hook-clip and clipped my fins together. I retaliated by using white surgical tape on the bottoms of his black fins and created a rather 'inspirational message'. It was good for a lot of photo ops . Our GC DM suggested pouring some black or blue ink into his dive boots-I just cannot do that one!

We will be returning to Coz with these same friends in the Fall and I would love to get some wicked ideas and suggestions because I know they are up to no good! Any ideas appreciated

 

[Jupiter31]

Sorry; anything that has to do w/ screwing around w/ dive equipment - no matter how "benign" or "funny" is a stupid idea.

Just too much that could go wrong - save the jokes for land based venues.

If you get the idea I think practical jokes are stupid, you are on the right track - you post you have under 50 dives; I'll save you reading and me writing what a bad idea this can be for any diver, especially a new one. Get a joke book instead.

 

[Teamcasa]

Some ideas here Scuba Tricks?

 

[Dive Junky]

How about spraying cheezwiz all over him during one of the dives and watching the fishes have there way with him.

 

[MMM]

Here are a couple I've seen:

1. tie a rubber chicken to victim's tank valve (if you can do so w/o getting caught)
2. this one really happened to me. DM called me over to a small overhang and pointed out what was, according to his dive slate, a rare blue Carribean frogfish. I took scads of photos, excitedly called over al other divers in our group, all the while shooting it from every possible angle. Back on the boat, I wanted to discuss the critter, which Jeremy pulled from his BC pocket. I was about to launch into a tirade about Marine Park rules when I realized I'd been had by a rubber froggie. Jeremy said the only reason he showed it to me on the surface was to prevent my embarrassment when I posted photos all over the internet... Good one, Jeremy.
3. I've been tempted to buy one of those wrestler's masks that they hawk in the square and donning it during a dive. But I'm too cheap.

 

[tiggrr]

Don't bother with peanut butter on a tank or gear.

Fish don't like it and you end up with a tank or gear you have to clean. Yuck.

 

[stortecky]

Sorry; anything that has to do w/ screwing around w/ dive equipment - no matter how "benign" or "funny" is a stupid idea.

Just too much that could go wrong - save the jokes for land based venues.

If you get the idea I think practical jokes are stupid, you are on the right track - you post you have under 50 dives; I'll save you reading and me writing what a bad idea this can be for any diver, especially a new one. Get a joke book instead.

I am guessing you are a blast at a party..... But jokes are funny when it isn't dangerous.

 

[Jupiter31]

Actually, I have a great sense of humor : )

And you made my point for me - jokes are dangerous when scuba, boats, and water are concerned

 

[FranzKafka]

I think the point Jupiter is making should be taken to heart. Practical jokes can lead to lack of focus/complacency/overlooking something. And from what I have read most dive accidents occur as a result of complacency.

Just my 2 cents. Don't want to spoil anyone's fun. But just think about this......
What's the last thing a redneck says before he dies....................

"Hey watch this!"

 

[briankinley2004]

I think the point Jupiter is making should be taken to heart. Practical jokes can lead to lack of focus/complacency/overlooking something. And from what I have read most dive accidents occur as a result of complacency.

Just my 2 cents. Don't want to spoil anyone's fun. But just think about this......
What's the last thing a redneck says before he dies....................

"Hey watch this!"

You are wrong! It is " Hey HOLD MY BEER and watch this!"

Im for getting him a blow up doll as a dive buddy.