What is a Prank Call?
A prank call is a phone call which is made for the intention of perpetrating a practical joke. Some prank calls are innocent, silly, and enjoyable for both parties. Others are not, and could be considered harassment. Depending on the nature of a prank call, the caller runs the risk of being prosecuted for his or her actions, and people who are considering a prank call may want to think about how it will be received before dialing the number. As a general rule, people perform prank calls for their own personal pleasure, and in some cases people may record their prank calls and circulate the recordings among friends or readers of a website. Some radio stations and television shows have achieved quite a following with their publicized prank calls, some of which have involved elaborate hoaxes. Queen Elizabeth II, for example, was once the victim of a prank call.
