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DEVIL'S NIGHT PRANK
MAKING A DUMMY OF A PERSON AND THROWING IT IN FRONT OF
AN ONCOMING CAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS PRANK IS PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 30, THE DAY BEFORE HALLOWEEN
IT'S PURPOSE IS TO SCARE THE DRIVER AND POSSIBLY MAKE HIM
SWERVE HIS CAR ONTO A LAWN OR INTO GARBAGE CANS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
