When does a prank stop being funny and start becoming a criminal case?

In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the world of pranks that went way too far—from childhood stunts gone sideways to headline-making disasters. With stories that include a fake murder on Halloween, a chainsaw-wielding teacher, a prank robbery that ended in tragedy, and a SWAT team called in over a video game, this episode proves that not all jokes land the way you think they will.

🎭 Inside This Episode:

• The prank that led to a city-wide blackout
• A dad who staged a graphic murder for laughs—with his kids watching
• Real-life swatting cases that turned fatal
• Superglue mishaps and homegrown Halloween chaos
• Jason’s cake prank origin story
• Darrell’s encounter with Freddy Krueger… and reality

This episode is part comedy, part cautionary tale—and all Waywut.

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