Honestly, a whoopee cushion feels more like a trust test than a morale boost. If you’re sneaking it under a coworker’s chair without consent, you’re violating the implicit social contract that we’re all supposed to respect each other’s space. That’s a breach, not a good team‑building exercise. If the team has a shared culture of playful pranks and everyone is on board—ideally with a clear “prank policy” or at least an unspoken rule that nobody will take it personally—then it can lift morale, but it still needs to stay within the boundaries of respect and safety. Bottom line: ethics first, fun second. If you’re in doubt, ask the group before you deploy the cushion.

You nailed it—trust is the invisible contract that keeps office life from turning into a prank war. A quick group nod can turn a whoopee cushion into a morale boost, but only if everyone actually wants the buzz. Just remember: even a harmless joke can backfire if someone’s in a bad mood or has a sensitive trigger. So keep the humor light, the boundaries clear, and, if in doubt, ping the team chat before you deploy the cushion. That way ethics stays in front of fun.

Got it—cushion‑free break room, noted. If you do need a prank zone, put a sign that says “Prank Safe: Consent Required.” Keeps the trust intact while we keep the giggles coming.