Wedge Pranks at School: Tales of Embarrassment and Immunity

Who hasn't experienced a wedgie at some point in their school days? For me, it was a recurring sensation that started in elementary school and continued well into college. Standing there, feeling my underwear rise up, is a memory I'll never forget.

From School to College

Back in elementary school, I mostly gave myself a wedgie. Utilizing a simple machine like a lat pull-down, the fun of a hanging wedgie was a regular occurrence. But when I hit college, the frequency of these pranks increased to almost one every week. A group of friends decided that, if two fingers touched your back, you had to let the person give you a wedgie. Simple enough, right?

Immunity and Pranks

One might think that with so much exposure to the physical sensation, I developed a form of immunity to the embarrassment that comes with a wedgie. But sometimes, even the most prepared can be taken by surprise. One particular instance stands out, highlighting how far my friends would go to add a new level of humiliation.

The Chorus Concert

During a school assembly, I was performing with the chorus, dressed in semi-formal attire. As a tenor, hitting those high notes required a bit of added support. That's when everything went wrong. Standing in the front row, I was suddenly assisted in hitting a particularly high note when something unexpectedly tugged at I's underwear. My friend, who was standing behind I, had grabbed I's undies and yanked them with incredible force.

Public Humiliation

Wearing tighty-whities on that day meant the wedgie was extra impactful and incredibly painful. Walking on stage with everyone watching would have been bad enough, but I was in the front row where the entire audience could see the entire body. And there I stood, with white briefs lodged up my butt, in front of everyone. The embarrassment was compounded by my discomfort and the fact that the exposure of my underwear showed the audience not only my briefs but the state of my wedgie.

Consequences and Reflections

The wedgie, along with the inevitable giggles from the audience, continued for the rest of the concert. The worst part? I couldn't act on any hidden shame or embarrassment. There was no going to the bathroom or even adjusting any part of my attire while still on stage. My face was undoubtedly a bright red for the duration of the performance, and the prospect of a recorded performance was not lost on I.

While my friend did receive a detention for the prank, I believe the price was worth it. The memory of that moment in the middle of a school assembly will undoubtedly be etched in the minds of my classmates for a long time. It was a price I was willing to pay to experience such memorable and embarrassing moments with friends.

Looking back, these wedge pranks were a fun yet uncomfortable part of the school experience. They offered spur-of-the-moment hilarity and an occasional reminder to be more careful about one's attire. While they might not be the most common school pranks, the experience of a wedgie never fails to leave a lasting impression.