the Merry Pranksters

specialized in minor pranks and practical jokes.

Their favorite one was to move a tree into the elevator in the Mabee Center. They committed this one on a very regular basis. Occasionally, for variety, they would move another object into the elevator: a trash can, a chair, the newspaper rack, etc.

They also liked to hide weird objects in strange and unexpected places.

They also committed several other minor pranks. Every time they planned a major action, it usually fell through due to uncontrollable circumstances.


Some of the actions planned but never done:

Placing an "F" in front of the sign on the ART building.

Placing a hidden tape player in an elevator for mood music.

Painting a smiley face in the yellow light at the intersection of Vine and Coggin.

Changing the sign of "Fleming" to read "Phlegming." (Fleming is now part of the Davidson Music Complex.)


These and other actions were planned to various degrees of completion, but always fell short of full implementation.



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