prank noise maker

Prank noisemakers are made from a few common materials: various plastics for small toys and buttons, a rubber compound for whoopee cushions, metal or plastic components for air horns, and hard vinyl for some novelty musical figures.

Some electronic novelty noisemakers use small button-cell batteries (LR44/AG13) and others use standard cells (for example, 2×AAA for certain button-style units). Many mechanical toys and horns require no batteries at all.

Prank noisemakers are marketed for parties, birthdays, pep rallies and sports events, and as party favors or pinata stuffers. They’re also sold for pranks, desk humor, meetings, and surprising guests.

Pack sizes range from single-piece handheld noisemakers to multi-packs. Examples in listings include single items as well as multi-count sets like 12-count and 24-count packs.

Electronic novelty noisemakers produce a variety of sounds: animal effects (for example, sets with four goat sounds), musical or operatic vocalizations (for example, five operatic sounds), spoken phrases or words (examples with 16 randomized phrases), and laugh/sound-button variations (around 10 sound options).

Many prank noisemakers are handheld or pocket-sized—mini trumpets, small sound buttons, and compact electronic toys are described as lightweight and pocket-friendly. Larger items and multi-piece packs (and air horns) are presented for event use rather than pocket carry.