Q&A for How to Scare People

Just wait a little bit until they think they're safe. Once you've scared them once, they'll probably think you won't do it again.

Text them from a phone whose number you're sure they don't have saved in their contacts. Say something like, "I know who you are, I know where you live, and I'm coming to get you."

Act possessed and never tell them it was a joke. Every time they come near you, act possessed. Get your friends in on the act.

You can sneak up behind someone when they are engrossed in a movie and make a sudden, loud noise. Alternatively, play a scary movie and then appear dressed as a well-known antagonist, such as Michael Myers or Jason.

Be hidden by the dark, blend into the shadows and leap out at them when they least expect it.

Hiding your face is a highly recommended tactic for scaring in daylight. When you pass the person you want to scare, you can flip your head back to reveal a mask or crazy makeup. And, as a bonus, throwing in a little scream doesn't hurt.

You can try to separate them. Like pull them away for a second but rush ahead and jump at them after running around a corner.

Act crazy, say weird things, repeat stuff in chants, stand in a corner and refuse to see anyone.

Use them to your advantage; for example, dress up like a clown. You also could ask to borrow someone else's clothes.

If they look like they're getting really upset or like they might be looking for a weapon, tell them right away that it was just a prank. Put your hands up to show that you're not a threat and start backing away slowly.

Tell them it was a joke, and try to do something to make up for it.

Consider placing a mirror where you know he will be.

Send a message to the person you wish to exclude from the prank. This will make them aware of the situation and allow them to avoid being fooled.

Scare them with something Halloween themed. Dress up in your favorite spooky costume and have fun. It can be easier to scare people on Halloween as everyone tends to be on edge being that it is a spooky holiday already.

Yes, but you should tell the neighbors you are, so they don't get concerned and ruin the prank.

Generally dogs are scared of louder noises, like fireworks, thunder, etc. Keep in mind that it is pretty cruel to scare a dog on purpose, and you are likely to seriously damage the trust your dog feels for you if you do this.

Yes, and face paint is much more frightening, in my opinion.

Everyone is scared of something. Just find their weakness, or jump out at them when they least expect it.

Wait untill they are alone, preferebly at night. Hide under their bed or in their closet and make weird noises.

Scaring someone might make them mad and then they'll be even meaner. Try talking to their parents/your principal/anyone who has authority over them. If what they're doing isn't too bad, try to ignore them so they get bored and stop.

Wear a mask, or ask a friend to help you scare people. You could also use random spooky noises, or play pranks when they least expect it.

I would just follow the steps above. I mean, you could do something weird, like convince them there's another kid in the classroom that they've never seen, or tell them you've heard voices from their filing cabinet. Maybe tell your entire class that you're pranking them, and have them all talk to an imaginary student. Or you could have everyone pretend that you can't see or hear them.

It might. It depends on exactly how you dress and who you're trying to scare.

it depends on the person and what their fears are. For example, if they are afraid of being kidnapped, try sending them texts as if you are outside their house or window, watching them.

You can scare her by adding clown pictures to the computer, and turn off the light while she is in the room to make her think it was the clown virus.

First, gather friends to dress as zombies and wait until your target is relaxed, ideally indoors. Have your group pound on windows from outside, enhancing the scare by smearing fake blood on the glass. If their door is unlocked or ajar, and they are sufficiently startled, have the 'zombies' slowly shuffle inside. Conclude the prank by revealing your living identities.

Consider hiding under their bed or in the closet, then say something creepy when they get under the covers. You could also dress in a scary costume.