thunderbolt and lightning…

I have to confess something. I LOVE scaring people.

I can’t say for sure why, maybe its because in that moment their reaction is so unnatural its humorous. Knowing that you have the drop on someone is definitely half the fun.

Its kind of like that feeling when you play hide and seek (or now the more fashionable “manhunt”) and you find that perfect hiding spot. People are so close you could reach out and touch them, yet they don’t suspect a thing and suddenly you get the overwhelming urge to pee.

Of course some react differently than others. For example….

I’m curious if a reaction like that is based on temperament, fortunately I’ve never been assaulted while scaring someone. Though I have gotten the urge to throw a punch on more than one occasion after being spooked. Most recently while entering through the back door of my church, a friend of mine was waiting for me in the kitchen. He leapt out from behind the partition and screamed “BALLS” right in my face. I didn’t make a sound, the only words I could get out were “you suck”.

Considering all the times I’ve startled people I’m probably lucky I don’t get pranked more often. My girlfriend knows me best, If I’m ever at her house before she gets there, she’ll approach the house (expecting me to be crouched in the bushes) shouting “where are you dopey”.

I have one friend in particular who spooks easily. Probably because he just never expects it. I’ve waited around corners for him, sneaked up on him in public, and even hidden in the back of his truck.

this is Dan…

So how about it? Any good scare stories? videos?