Whoopee Cushion

prank · sound · joke gadget · classic trick

Makes a Gross Sound. When someone sits on a whoopee cushion, air rushes out through a special valve and makes a hilarious noise that sounds like flatulence. It's designed to trick people into thinking something funny happened.

Made from Rubber. Most whoopee cushions are inflatable rubber balloons with a valve built in. When you slip one under a chair or cushion and someone sits down, their weight pushes the air out and creates the noise.

A Classic Prank. Whoopee cushions have been popular joke toys since the 1930s and remain one of the most famous practical jokes. Kids and adults have used them for generations to get laughs at parties and family gatherings.

Totally Harmless Fun. Unlike mean-spirited pranks, a whoopee cushion just makes everyone laugh, including the person who gets tricked. It's a silly joke that doesn't hurt anyone or ruin anything.