Using Instant Messaging Software seems to be the best way to do it ; so to get started playing some interesting tricks on your friends , all it takes is just a little imagination and your IM program ! Determine how well your friend understands computers . If they have computer savvy , you are unlikely to fool them with instant message tricks .If they are somewhat new to instant messaging , then you have got -easy victims- for a few simple yet funny tricks . Now log into your instant messaging system and start a conversation with your friends . This will work best if you and your friends are using the same messaging system , with the same fonts and formats .
Convince your friend that he or she said things they never did before . By copying and pasting your friend's message into your send message screen but then editing it before you send it ; you can quote your friend as saying things he or she never said . Particularly gullible friends even can be convinced that the computer is checking and correcting their spelling .
Send your friend misdirecting links . For example , you can tell your friend you just saw an amazing video of her favorite musicians , and send her a YouTube link . But instead , you send a link to a Rick Astley clip . This world-famous trick is also known as a "Rick Roll ."
Use another secret account to sign in , and pretend to get acquainted with your friend . They think you are a stranger , so the chatting will be very interesting . Don't be afraid if they request for a voice chat , or even a webcam chat . Arm yourself with a voice changing software program , or a software program for editing your webcam images . If you have no clue exactly which program to choose , come visit .
Pretend that your computer has an automated internet digital camera . Tell your friend to smile at his or her monitor , so you can take a picture of him or her over your chat software . Ham it up by asking your friend to say "Cheese ." Wait a few seconds , then tell him or her that you got the photo and will send it to