Happy April Fool's Day from the staff of Mediabridge Infosystems Inc. and The Paperless Guide to New York.

Nifty Pranks:

For Housemates:

• Stretch saran wrap over the toilet (below the seat).
• Unscrew strategic light bulbs so that they won't switch on.
• Shortsheet the bed.
• Fake bugs are good, in the cup by the sink, etc.
• Food coloring is good too...in milk, maybe?
• Draw a chalk outline right outside your apartment, with yellow tape stretched over the front door.

  For Co-workers:
  

• Get claustrophobic on an elevator or in a bathroom stall, shrieking things like "Oh my god, get me outta here! I'm trapped! I can't breath!" Bang against the door for a little dramatic flare.
• Invisible ink can go a long way...especially with a long list of verbal instructions spoken very quickly.
• Be creative with voice mails, emails, and memos. Invent new company policies involving mandatory nudity, sexual awareness seminars, etc.

  For Crowded Places:
  

• Pretend that you are going to be ill on a subway or bus during rush hour.
• Get a lottery ticket; scratch it off and start screaming and jumping up and down. Yell "Oh my god, I won!" Hug people, cry...Then laugh and laugh.

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