35 Creative and Hilarious Ways to Prank Your Boyfriend Over Text

Adding humor to your relationship can keep things light and fun, and texting is the perfect playground for playful mischief. Whether you want to make him laugh during a busy day or surprise him with something unexpected, there are countless creative ways to keep him on his toes.

In this article, we’ll explore ways to prank your boyfriend over text that are harmless, funny, and guaranteed to spark some smiles. These ideas are simple to pull off, perfect for anyone, and might just become your favorite inside jokes!

Ways to Prank Your Boyfriend Over Text

1. Start with a Confusing Question

Catch your boyfriend off guard with a random, puzzling question that makes no sense but sparks curiosity. For example, text him, “If you were a sandwich, which type would you be?” or “Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?”

The more absurd the question, the funnier his reaction will be. Keep a straight tone in your follow-ups, pretending it’s a serious conversation. This prank works best if you stay patient and let him try to figure out the “right” answer.

2. The “Fake Emergency” Prank

Create a harmless but bizarre “emergency” scenario that’s too silly to be real. For instance, text him, “I accidentally signed up for a llama adoption program. What should I do?” or “There’s a bird staring at me through the window. Do you think it’s a spy?” Keep your tone urgent and add funny details to keep him hooked. Just make sure to reveal it’s a prank before he gets too worried!

3. Texting Him Song Lyrics

This classic prank involves texting him the lyrics of a well-known song, one line at a time, as if it’s part of a real conversation. For instance, start with something like, “Hey, I just met you…” followed by “And this is crazy…” (from Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe).

As he gets increasingly confused, see if he figures it out or starts responding to the “conversation.” The key is to pick a song he might recognize but not right away, making his reaction all the more amusing.

4. Over-the-Top Compliments

Take flattery to a whole new level with ridiculously exaggerated compliments. For example, text him, “Your smile could light up a whole planet.” or “If there were a competition for amazing eyebrows, you’d win every time.” Watch as he tries to figure out if you’re joking or being extra romantic. This prank is both funny and sweet, and it could even become a running joke between you two.

5. Autocorrect Prank

Pretend your phone’s autocorrect is completely broken and blame it for sending ridiculous texts. For example, type something like, “I meant to say ‘I love you,’ but it autocorrected to ‘I llama you.’” Another idea is to use deliberate typos that seem plausible, like “I’m going to grab some buggets” (instead of “buckets”) or “brakefast” instead of “breakfast.” Keep acting like it’s out of your control until he either catches on or starts teasing you back.

6. The “Guess Who” Game

Send him a text pretending to be someone else, like his mom or a fictional character, and see how long it takes him to figure it out. Start with something like, “Hello, dear. This is your mother. I’ve learned how to text now!” or “Greetings, human. I am an alien studying Earth’s relationships.”

Keep your responses playful but not too misleading, and reveal the prank before it becomes confusing or annoying. This works great if you can mimic someone he knows or create a funny persona.

7. Fake News Prank

Send your boyfriend a made-up but hilarious piece of “breaking news” and act like you’re genuinely surprised. For example, text him something like, “OMG, I just read that scientists discovered pineapples are actually tiny dragons in disguise!” or “Did you know pigeons are being trained to deliver Amazon packages now?”

To make it more convincing, throw in phrases like, “It’s all over the news!” or “This changes everything!” Gauge his reaction and keep the joke going until he catches on—or starts Googling.

8. The “Typing Forever” Prank

This one is simple yet super effective. Type a few dots (“…”) to simulate that you’re typing a long message, but don’t send anything for several minutes. If he texts back asking what’s taking so long, reply with something vague like, “Oh, never mind, it’s not important.”

Alternatively, you can send a ridiculously short message after making him wait, such as, “Hi.” His mix of confusion and impatience will lead to some funny reactions.

9. Reverse Psychology Prank

Text him something that sounds serious but isn’t, and then flip it on him in the funniest way possible. For instance, start with, “We need to talk. This is really important.” Once he starts worrying, follow up with something like, “Why didn’t you tell me there were donuts in the kitchen?” or “I can’t believe you didn’t warn me that I’d miss you this much today!” The prank is all about building suspense and then delivering an unexpected twist.

10. Lighthearted “Breakup” Prank

Send him a dramatic breakup text over something completely trivial. For example, text, “I just can’t do this anymore. You put pineapple on pizza, and I can’t forgive that.” Another idea: “This is over. You didn’t laugh at my joke yesterday, and that really hurt me.” Once he responds (likely in confusion), reveal the prank and assure him you’re joking. It’s an excellent way to inject some humor into your day.

11. The Endless Questions Prank

Start asking him a series of random, unrelated questions without any explanation:

• “Do you think squirrels dream?”
• “If you could only eat one fruit forever, what would it be?”
• “How many pillows is too many?”

Keep them coming rapid-fire until he asks what’s going on. Then just say, “Just curious!”

12. The Emoji Story

Craft an entire “story” using only emojis and send it to him, asking him to interpret it. For instance:👨‍🍳🍝➡️😋🦄🎉

When he tries to decipher it, make the explanation absurd, such as, “Obviously, that’s a chef making pasta for a unicorn party!” The beauty of this prank lies in its silliness and the creative back-and-forth it inspires. You can even challenge him to send his own emoji story for you to interpret.

13. The Endless Countdown Prank

Text your boyfriend something like, “Something amazing is going to happen in 10 minutes!” and then start counting down at random intervals. For example:

• “9 minutes left…”
• “5 minutes left! Are you excited?”
• “1 minute! Get ready!”

When the countdown is over, send something anticlimactic like, “I found my other sock.” or “I just wanted to say hi.” His mix of confusion and amusement will make this prank worth it.

14. The Fake Screenshot Prank

Create a fake screenshot of a conversation where you’re “talking” to someone else about him. For example, you can make it look like you texted your friend, “He just told me he’s never seen Shrek! I don’t know if I can trust him anymore.” Send him the screenshot and wait for his reaction. You can use apps or online tools to create realistic-looking fake conversations, but keep it lighthearted and harmless.

15. The Mystery Image Prank

Send him a super close-up photo of an object and ask him to guess what it is. For example, zoom in on a texture like your sweater, a piece of fruit, or even your pet’s fur. Text him, “What do you think this is?” Add a playful hint like, “You’ve seen this before, I promise!” The weirder the image, the funnier the guesses. When he finally gives up, reveal the full picture for a good laugh.

16. The “I Saw Someone Who Looks Like You” Prank

Text him something like, “I just saw someone who looks exactly like you!” Then, describe a completely random celebrity or fictional character, such as, “He looked just like Harry Potter but with a cowboy hat.” If he asks for more details, make them more ridiculous: “He was juggling pineapples while riding a unicycle. It was uncanny!” See how long it takes for him to catch on that it’s a joke.

17. The Word Ban Prank

Challenge him to avoid saying a specific word during your text conversation. For example, text him, “You’re not allowed to say the word ‘yes’ for the next 10 minutes. Let’s see if you can do it!” Then, ask him questions designed to trip him up, like “Do you love me?” or “Is pizza your favorite food?” It’s a fun and harmless game that can spark a lot of laughs, especially if he slips up.

18. The Gibberish Message Prank

Send him a completely nonsensical string of letters, like “alskdjfhgqwerty,” and then immediately follow up with, “Oops, dropped my phone!” If he asks what you were trying to say, double down with something equally ridiculous, like, “I was trying to type, ‘I love you,’ but my cat stepped on my keyboard.” Alternatively, send a series of gibberish texts as if you’re frustrated, and see how long it takes for him to figure out you’re messing with him.

19. The “I’m Psychic” Prank

Text him something along the lines of, “I can totally read your mind right now. You’re thinking about food, aren’t you?” or “You’re probably checking your phone while sitting on the couch.” Keep your guesses generic but plausible. If he responds with surprise, act like your “powers” are real. Add a dramatic twist like, “Wait, I’m getting another vision…it’s you making me dinner tonight!”

20. The “One-Word Responses” Prank

Reply to every text he sends with just one word, no matter how complex his questions are. For example:

• Him: “What do you want for dinner?”
• You: “Food.”
• Him: “Are you okay?”
• You: “Yes.”

Keep it going until he gets confused or starts trying harder to engage you. Then reveal you were just playing around.

21. The Fake Auto-Reply Prank

Pretend your phone has an auto-reply function, and text him something generic like, “Hello, this is an automated response. [Your Name] is currently unavailable but will reply when they’re free.” If he keeps texting, respond with absurd follow-ups like, “Your message is very important to us. Please hold.” Add emojis or silly phrases to make it even more ridiculous.

22. The “Guess What?” Prank

Text him “Guess what?!” and when he asks, reply with something completely mundane or silly, like:

• “I saw a bird today.”
• “The sky is blue!”
• “I found my missing sock!”

Keep the tone overly excited, as if it’s groundbreaking news, and enjoy his amused or bewildered reaction.

23. The Reverse Compliment Prank

Send him a compliment that sounds sweet but is actually hilariously backhanded. For example:

• “You’re the best at being almost on time!”
• “You’re so good at eating all the snacks before I can!”

When he calls you out on it, act like you don’t see anything wrong with the compliment. Then explain you’re just being “honest.” It’s all in good fun as long as you keep it lighthearted!

24. The “I’m in Trouble” Prank

Send him a vague but alarming text like, “I think I messed up…” When he asks what happened, reply with something silly, like:

• “I accidentally ate all the cookies.”
• “I made a blanket fort, and now I’m stuck in it.”

The prank works best when you sound serious at first, making the silly reveal even more unexpected and funny.

25. The Random Fact Prank

Text him a mix of bizarre real and fake facts to confuse him. For example:

• “Did you know octopuses have three hearts?”
• “And that elephants can’t jump?”
• “Also, pineapples are classified as underwater flowers.”

When he questions the truth, act confident and encourage him to look it up. The blend of truth and fiction will make him second-guess everything!

26. The Fake Memory Prank

Pretend to recall a moment that never happened, such as:

• “Do you remember when we accidentally adopted a stray cat in Paris?”
• “I’ll never forget when you wore a clown costume to the store!”

When he denies it, insist he must have forgotten. Add funny details to make it sound more believable and watch him try to figure out what’s going on.

27. The Overly Literal Response Prank

Reply to his texts with responses that are technically correct but completely unhelpful. For example:

• Him: “What are you doing?”
• You: “Breathing.”
• Him: “What do you want to eat?”
• You: “Food.”

Keep it going until he either gets frustrated or catches on to your prank. The more literal your answers, the funnier it gets.

28. The “I’m a Time Traveler” Prank

Text him something cryptic like, “I’m texting you from the year 2035. Things are…complicated.” When he asks questions, give vague or bizarre answers, such as:

• “No flying cars yet, but everyone wears socks on their hands now.”
• “You invented a pizza-making robot!”

Keep up the act as long as you can without breaking character, and enjoy his increasingly confused reactions.

29. The Reverse Question Prank

Instead of answering his texts, respond with another question. For example:

• Him: “What’s for dinner?”
• You: “What do you want for dinner?”
• Him: “How’s your day?”
• You: “How’s your day?”

The key is to keep it going until he gets frustrated or starts playing along. It’s a simple prank that’s surprisingly effective!

30. The Long Typing Pause Prank

Start typing a message and stop midway to create suspense, like:

• “I need to tell you something important…”
• Wait for him to respond and ask what’s going on.
• Then send: “…I just realized I really want pizza for dinner.”

The dramatic buildup followed by an anticlimactic reveal will make him laugh (or roll his eyes).

31. The Fake Voice Memo Prank

Send him a voice memo with only a random noise, like heavy breathing, tapping, or you humming an off-key tune. When he asks what it’s about, act as if it’s a serious message and say something cryptic like, “You don’t hear it? Listen closely!”

32. The “Everything Is Fine” Prank

Text him repeatedly with vague reassurances, like:

• “Everything is fine, don’t worry.”
• “Seriously, it’s nothing to worry about.”

When he asks what’s happening, reply with something silly like, “I thought I lost my left sock, but I found it.”

33. The “Mystery Number” Prank

Text him from a different number (using an app or a friend’s phone) and pretend to be a random admirer or someone he doesn’t know. Start with something funny but harmless, like:

• “Hey, I just wanted to say you’re the best-looking guy at the gym!”
• “I saw you at the store today. Are you always this stylish?”

When he gets confused or suspicious, reveal yourself and enjoy his reaction!

34. The Fake Pet Prank

Text him, “I adopted a pet today!” but instead of a normal animal, tell him it’s something ridiculous, like:

• “It’s a pet goldfish, and I named it Sir Swimsalot!”
• “I found a snail outside, and now it’s part of the family!”

Act completely serious and even send pictures of random animals or objects to “prove” it.

35. The Long-Winded Story Prank

Text him, “You’ll never believe what happened today!” Then start typing a long, drawn-out story with way too many unnecessary details. For example:

“So, I was walking down the street, and I saw a cat. But it wasn’t just any cat, it had this weird look in its eyes, and I started thinking maybe it was a spy…”

Keep going until he either loses patience or interrupts. Then reveal the story has no real point at all.