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He and his best pal Chris Stark, who joined Radio 1 in 2012, were known for their real life, on-air bromance and for pranking each other.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This further fouls up Didi’s holiday, though Cliff’s pranking of Conway may mark the moment when she falls in love.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

“My friend sent me a video, and at first I thought she was pranking me,” the 20-year-old from Nashville told Slate—and not just because the concept of an “A.I. actress” is already baffling enough.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

Not every trend on TikTok is as horrific or annoying as drinking borax or pranking strangers — some memes are downright heartwarming.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024

“Do you think he’s pranking us?” asks Simon.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli