In which a person searching for a certain object is surprised to find it encased in flavored gelatin.

Materials:

• Something your target is not currently using, but is likely to want in the next day or two, such as a stapler, keys, or a serving spoon. (Items that will be damaged by water, such as a checkbook, cell phone, or household pet, should NOT be used.)
• A large bowl
• Plastic wrap
• At least 3 boxes of Jell-O, all the same flavor
• Large plate or serving tray

Procedure:

1. Line the bowl completely with plastic wrap.
2.  Prepare one box of Jell-O according to the directions on the package.
3. Pour the prepared Jell-O into the bowl (it should only be about three inches, or 7.5cm, deep) and leave in the refrigerator for a few hours, until very solid.
4. If you plan on eating the Jell-O, wash the stapler or other object. Take the bowl out of the fridge and place the object upside-down on top of the solid Jell-O layer.
5. Prepare the remaining two boxes of Jell-O and pour into the bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Gently turn the bowl upside-down onto the plate or tray. Remove the bowl and plastic wrap from the Jell-O mold, making sure not to break it.
7. Your mold can be left in a refrigerator for your target to find, served to your target for dessert, or presented as a gift.

Questions:

• What color of Jell-O provides maximum comic effect?
• How many times can you repeat this before it stops being funny?