This Wasabi Lip Balm Will Make for a Deliciously Cruel April Fool's Prank
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 31, 2014 — Unique
References: amazon & parade.condenast
You’ll be licking your lips at the thought of pranking someone with this especially cruel April Fool’s prank product — wasabi lip balm.
People reach for lip balm when their lips are dry, chapped and in need of relief; and there’s nothing quite like a quick dab of lip balm or chap stick to soothe your lips -- unless you’re unfortunate to have a friend who replaces your regular variety with wasabi lip balm.
Thankfully, the wasabi taste in the lip balm isn’t so strong as to make someone sick — the wasabi burn is minimal, so you don’t have to worry (too much) about your prank victims.
Many people enjoy a small amount of the spicy Asian condiment with a sushi meal, but even the most ardent wasabi fan is certain to unpleasantly surprised at being victimized by this spicy and cruel April Fool’s prank.
People reach for lip balm when their lips are dry, chapped and in need of relief; and there’s nothing quite like a quick dab of lip balm or chap stick to soothe your lips -- unless you’re unfortunate to have a friend who replaces your regular variety with wasabi lip balm.
Thankfully, the wasabi taste in the lip balm isn’t so strong as to make someone sick — the wasabi burn is minimal, so you don’t have to worry (too much) about your prank victims.
Many people enjoy a small amount of the spicy Asian condiment with a sushi meal, but even the most ardent wasabi fan is certain to unpleasantly surprised at being victimized by this spicy and cruel April Fool’s prank.
Trend Themes
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