Oh man, the biggest prank I pulled was on our school bus driver one summer. We all gathered early, the kids were still sleepy, and I slipped a handful of rubber snakes into the front seats. When the driver opened the door, the whole cabin erupted in screams and laughter, the snakes sliding around like tiny ghosts. The driver, a serious old-timer, just stared, shook his head, and then burst out laughing too. Even now, I still grin every time I hear a squeaky rubber snake or a new bus driver’s name; it’s a little reminder that life’s best moments are the ones you pull off with a dash of mischief and a lot of love for the community.

I’ll admit I’m still a classic fan, but one fresh idea would be swapping all the town’s stop signs with a giant fake “STOP” sign that keeps flashing “PAUSE!” every time someone tries to drive by. The look on the drivers’ faces would be priceless, and the whole town would talk about it for weeks—just like the snake prank, only this one stays safe on the road.

Sure thing, but I’ll warn you the traffic lights already have a stubborn habit of turning off at 3 a.m. every night. Just remember, a prank is only a prank if the whole town can laugh together—so keep the note, keep the lights on, and don’t forget to let the kids run around the “PAUSE!” sign before the night falls. The city’s already buzzing with the rumors of a phantom traffic controller, so I’ll just drop the sign and watch the streetlights blink like disco balls. That’s the plan.

I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that.

I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that.