We all love a good prank, but what happens when it goes too far? One dad’s relentless pranks have been driving his family up the wall, and his 18-year-old son has finally had enough. After years of putting up with his dad’s immature antics, the son’s explosive reaction has left the family reeling. Let’s dive into this family drama and see how it all unfolded.
Dad’s Prank History ️

Taking It Too Far

Clothes Hide and Seek

Lactose Intolerant Prank Gone Wrong

Dad’s Justification ♂️

Job Interview Drama ️

Water Balloon Ambush

Son’s Furious Response

The Confrontation ️

Ultimatum Delivered

Silent Treatment Begins

Mom’s Take on the Situation

Fed Up and Conflicted

Family Torn Apart by Pranks?
After years of enduring his dad’s relentless pranks, this 18-year-old has had enough. The final straw came when his dad ambushed him with a water balloon before a job interview, ruining his new suit. The son snapped back, telling his dad he’ll cut off contact once he moves out. Since the confrontation, the father has been silent and somber, and the mother believes her son went too far. But is the son really in the wrong for standing up to his dad’s antics? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…
NTA: Dad’s pranks are actually bullying and disrespectful. Good for OP for cutting ties.

Ignoring boundaries and sabotaging job interviews? NTA, Dad’s childish behavior.

Sabotaging food and job interviews is not a prank. NTA.

Father’s abusive pranks emotionally scarred family, OP is NTA
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Son’s response to dad’s pranks is justified.

NTA stands up to abusive ‘prankster’ dad, enabler mom criticized.

Father’s ‘pranks’ escalate to emotional manipulation and abuse. NTA.

Son stands up to abusive dad, commenters agree – NTA

Son stands up to dad’s childish prank with explosive reaction

Switching someone’s food without their consent is not a joke

Son sick of dad’s pranks, internet agrees he’s NTA

Understanding narcissism and gaslighting in a toxic family dynamic

NTA comment suggests laughing it off in the future

Bluntly calling out dad’s pranks, NTA gets real

NTA. Relatable experience with abusive dad. Have a serious conversation

NTA, but silence may not work. Personal experience with similar situation.

Son calls out dad’s pranks as bullying. He’s NTA

Father’s ‘pranks’ cross the line, son needs to move out.

Son sees through dad’s manipulation tactics

Son’s explosive reaction to dad’s prank deemed justified. NTA

Recording dad’s prank was a smart move. NTA wins.

Dad’s ‘pranks’ are actually bullying and sabotage. NTA for reacting.

Son’s explosive reaction to dad’s prank during job interview.

Dad’s pranks go too far, son snaps. NTA but immature dad.

NTA calls out harmful pranks, questions dad’s love

Pranks or bullying? NTA son goes no-contact with dad.

Cutting off dad with a taste of his own medicine

Pranks should be harmless, not harmful. NTA

Calling out a bully dad. NTA for standing up.

Setting boundaries with dad’s pranks – NTA wins

Dad’s pranks crossed the line, NTA for reacting explosively

NTA stands up to dad’s dangerous pranks, sparks discussion on pranks.

Dad’s ‘jokes’ cross the line, NTA for wanting distance

Son’s explosive reaction to dad’s prank, classic DARVO response. NTA

Dad’s pranks stem from his fear of not being needed anymore

Son stands up to bully dad, mom stays silent. NTA

Pranks are only funny if everyone’s laughing. NTA.

Father’s childish pranks cross the line, son not the a**hole.

No more pranks, no more son. Explosive reaction justified

Recognizing disguised abuse as pranks is crucial.

Commenter accuses dad of abuse for pranks

Prankster dad crosses the line, son threatens no contact. NTA!

Pranks are funny until they harm someone’s health or property

Poop in his shoes? The ultimate prank revenge!

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA comment stands out.

Bullying dad gets called out by son for his pranks

When pranks become a problem: family relationships at stake

Supportive comment to victim of dad’s pranks

Son stands up to dad’s pranks, calls out bullying behavior

NTA. Cutting off toxic family members is self-care
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Hater of pranksters calls out obnoxious behavior, declares NTA.

Psychologist explains excessive pranking as toxic and gaslighty behavior

Australian commenter defends explosive reaction to dad’s pranks. NTA

Pranks can be harmful, not funny. NTA for speaking up

When a prank becomes sabotage, NTA takes the win.

Stand strong and wait for apology. NTA

Son speaks out against father’s abusive ‘pranks’

Setting boundaries with dad’s pranks: NTA comment suggests low contact.

Don’t let him manipulate you, stand your ground! NTA

When a dad’s pranks go too far, it’s time for consequences

A relatable story of a dad’s pranks gone too far

Respect boundaries, not everyone finds pranks funny

Truth hurts? NTA tells dad like it is
