Creator Drama
Besides The Obvious Prank Trend
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Apr 29, 2026 to Jul 20, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
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via knowyourmeme.com
Background
The 'Besides the Obvious' prank trend involves asking someone about their 'obvious' flaws, with the intention of getting a strong and funny reaction from the victim.
The trend is believed to have originated on TikTok in late April 2026, with one of the earliest known examples posted by TikToker @lukefrompooks, and has since spread to Instagram Reels and other social media platforms.
The timeline
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First Known Example of Prank
TikToker @lukefrompooks reportedly posts a video of himself pranking his partner, asking her 'Besides the obvious, what's one thing you would change about yourself?', which reportedly gains over 1.7 million views in three months[1493]
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Prank Spreads to Instagram
Instagram user bradymedearis reportedly posts a version of the prank, reportedly gaining over 8,300 likes in two months[1496]
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NFL Team Participates in Prank
The official NFL @Chargers TikTok page reportedly posts a video of the Los Angeles Chargers football team participating in the prank, reportedly garnering over 7.8 million views in two months[1496]
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TikToker @taylorbcarter Posts Video
TikToker @taylorbcarter reportedly posts a video of herself playing the prank on her husband, reportedly gaining over 19.2 million views in a month[1496]
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H3 Podcast Host Falls Victim to Prank
A viewer reportedly calls in to the H3 Podcast live on YouTube and plays the prank on host Ethan Klein, who reportedly responds by hanging up, with the episode reportedly gaining over 324,000 views in three days[1496]
Frequently asked
What is the 'Besides the Obvious' prank?
The 'Besides the Obvious' prank involves asking someone about their 'obvious' flaws, with the intention of getting a strong and funny reaction from the victim.
Where did the prank originate?
The prank is believed to have originated on TikTok in late April 2026, with one of the earliest known examples posted by TikToker @lukefrompooks.
How has the prank spread?
The prank has spread to Instagram Reels and other social media platforms, with millions of views and countless reactions.
Who are some notable participants in the prank?
Notable participants include TikToker @lukefrompooks, @taylorbcarter, and H3 Podcast host Ethan Klein.
Related drama
Sources
- knowyourmeme.com, A prank that's meant to get people thinking about their most obvious flaw is going viral, and the results are hilarious. The "Besides the Obvious" prank has been steadily growing on TikTok and Reels s, Jul 27, 2026.
- knowyourmeme.com, Navigation About • Origin • Spread • Various Examples • Search Interest • External References • Recent Videos About The "Besides the Obvious" Prank is a prank in which the prankster asks a victim, "Be, Jul 27, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Besides The Obvious Prank Trend.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/besides-the-obvious-prank-trend/.