Finally, a lighthearted way to get back at that friend or family member who always feels the need to talk politics — by announcing to their entire neighborhood they're voting for the other guy.
Former Sinking Spring resident and Holy Name High School graduate Todd Krise is going into the funny business with Personalized Pranks, an e-commerce store specializing in customizable gag online gifts to India.
Krise's signature product: political yard signs that display the prank victim's name and photo alongside 2020 presidential candidates Donald Trump or Joe Biden.
"I hope with all the partisanship people can see the humor beind it," said Krise, a full-time communications director based in Louisville, Ky. "Especially after they've spent three-and-a-half years arguing about it."
Next door neighbor always ranting about what he or she saw on Fox News? Put them on the ticket with Biden and add a decoration to their front lawn. Crazy aunt or uncle trying to push a liberal agenda at every family get-together? Slap their picture next to Trump's and watch their face turn red.
It's all in good fun, insists Krise, adding his products are designed to elicit a reaction from both the gift online and the receiver.
Incidentally, they're perfect for social distancing during a pandemic, too.
"When somebody hears prank, they immediately think something mean, but this is just a very personalized, customized gift online India," said Krise.
"I hope my future shoppers see it the same way. If they're going to pay for something, I want them to see the value in it, give a online birthday gift delivery and get a laugh."
How Personalized Pranks came to be
For Krise, having a little fun at another person's expense is nothing new, fully admitting he's known for playing practical jokes — particularly on his in-laws, but "no one is immune," he said.
As the gags became more elaborate, often using intricate props specially created to further the deception, Krise began to see opportunity in his hobby.
"Personalized Pranks is a combination of the last 12 years of professional development and using those skills to torment people," said Krise.
"It's always been something I've wanted to do in life. As a little kid, every April Fools' Day I tried to get my mom, grandparents, everybody. It only got more sophisticated as I've gotten older."
The custom political signs Krise is using to launch Personalized Pranks were born out of the current polarized social media landscape — not as a means to stoke rage, but rather an attempt to provide levity and cut through the toxicity of those online discussions.
"I used to have conversations with a friend on social media and would fight outwardly in public about some topics," said Krise. "We would have to send texts saying, 'I'm sorry, hope you didn't take it personally.'"
source - https://www.readingeagle.com/money/holy-name-grad-launches-gag-gift-business-and-this-time-its-personal/article_5d2d834e-e0cc-11ea-9ab6-0f57cd60b51a.html
Former Sinking Spring resident and Holy Name High School graduate Todd Krise is going into the funny business with Personalized Pranks, an e-commerce store specializing in customizable gag online gifts to India.
Krise's signature product: political yard signs that display the prank victim's name and photo alongside 2020 presidential candidates Donald Trump or Joe Biden.
"I hope with all the partisanship people can see the humor beind it," said Krise, a full-time communications director based in Louisville, Ky. "Especially after they've spent three-and-a-half years arguing about it."
Next door neighbor always ranting about what he or she saw on Fox News? Put them on the ticket with Biden and add a decoration to their front lawn. Crazy aunt or uncle trying to push a liberal agenda at every family get-together? Slap their picture next to Trump's and watch their face turn red.
It's all in good fun, insists Krise, adding his products are designed to elicit a reaction from both the gift online and the receiver.
Incidentally, they're perfect for social distancing during a pandemic, too.
"When somebody hears prank, they immediately think something mean, but this is just a very personalized, customized gift online India," said Krise.
"I hope my future shoppers see it the same way. If they're going to pay for something, I want them to see the value in it, give a online birthday gift delivery and get a laugh."
How Personalized Pranks came to be
For Krise, having a little fun at another person's expense is nothing new, fully admitting he's known for playing practical jokes — particularly on his in-laws, but "no one is immune," he said.
As the gags became more elaborate, often using intricate props specially created to further the deception, Krise began to see opportunity in his hobby.
"Personalized Pranks is a combination of the last 12 years of professional development and using those skills to torment people," said Krise.
"It's always been something I've wanted to do in life. As a little kid, every April Fools' Day I tried to get my mom, grandparents, everybody. It only got more sophisticated as I've gotten older."
The custom political signs Krise is using to launch Personalized Pranks were born out of the current polarized social media landscape — not as a means to stoke rage, but rather an attempt to provide levity and cut through the toxicity of those online discussions.
"I used to have conversations with a friend on social media and would fight outwardly in public about some topics," said Krise. "We would have to send texts saying, 'I'm sorry, hope you didn't take it personally.'"
source - https://www.readingeagle.com/money/holy-name-grad-launches-gag-gift-business-and-this-time-its-personal/article_5d2d834e-e0cc-11ea-9ab6-0f57cd60b51a.html
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