Prank Budget

Summary

The Prank Budget is a personal financial practice devised by Abdul, who would set aside a specific amount of money each month specifically for pulling pranks on people. The concept funded elaborate pranks, including one occasion where Abdul sent Katie Ellen multiple limousines. Brad learned about this practice from Abdul and brought it up during pre-session conversation in Session 10 of the campaign. Dayna expressed approval of the concept, calling it "actually really smart" in the context of a former office's constant prank war.

Properties

The Prank Budget operates as a dedicated monthly allocation of funds earmarked exclusively for pranking purposes. Abdul described the practice as setting aside "a certain amount of money every month" for this purpose. The budget enabled pranks of significant scale and expense, as demonstrated by the multiple-limousine prank directed at Katie Ellen.

The concept functions as both a financial planning tool and a framework for sustaining an ongoing practice of pranking. By pre-allocating funds, the practice removes financial barriers that might otherwise prevent elaborate pranks while also establishing pranking as a deliberate, budgeted activity rather than an impulsive expense.

History

Session 10

During the pre-session discussion, Brad introduced the Prank Budget concept to the group, noting "I actually learned about this Concept from Abdul. What is it recording called? A prank budget." Abdul confirmed this practice, stating "I did have a prank budget for a while," and provided the example of having "sent Katie Ellen multiple limousines" on one occasion.

The conversation about the Prank Budget arose in the context of workplace pranking culture. Dayna responded favorably to the concept, remarking "That's actually really smart" while relating it to a former office environment characterized by a "constant prank war." The discussion established that Abdul had formerly practiced this budgeting approach but spoke of it in the past tense, indicating it was not a current practice.