Just for Laughs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ben Folds

Though there is no video for this impromptu prank, Todd did write it up and post it on the Improv Everywhere website with a picture of himself.

On the second night of the impersonation, they expanded quite a bit and pretended that "Ben's" wallet had been stolen. One of the women gave "Ben" her phone number. An attempt was made to call the number, albeit five years later, but the phone was not in service.

Answer: No Pants

In 2002, a team of ten agents started in one subway car, where they took off their pants, leaving their boxer shorts in plain view. At the next stop they moved into the next car as if there was nothing odd or different about them.

This has turned into an annual event, not only in New York but globally. According to their website, for the 2012 event, "tens of thousands of people took off their pants on subways in 59 cities in 27 countries around the world. In New York, our 11th Annual No Pants Subway Ride had nearly 4,000 participants, spread out over six meeting points and ten subway lines."

Answer: Grand Central

This video shows folk freezing in mid-motion: eating, taking off a coat, even kissing! Todd walked around and talked to the non-participants with a hidden mike. Reactions of many non-participants were caught, including a frustrated maintenance cart driver.

Answer: landscape chalk

This prank did use water-soluble landscape chalk so that it would wash away in the next rain. However, once media attention highlighted the event, it was then erased (four days later) by the Department of Transportation.

The mission only lasted about an hour. At the start there was an agent at either end of the line directing traffic, but they worked together for at least the portion on the video tape. In addition, one agent was posing as a Department of Transportation employee asking folk what they thought of the experimental block.

Answer: Best Buy

Agents were infiltrated into the store over a period of about fifteen minutes. Management got more and more worried and eventually called the police. Their response: "You can ask these people to leave, but we're not going to arrest anybody for wearing a blue polo shirt."

Some agents carried hidden cameras to record the prank and several were caught and asked to leave, or held until questioned by police. But cameras that the employees didn't seem to notice were their own demo units. Some of the agents brought tape and video cards to capture images from the store's own equipment.

Answer: applause from the onlookers

For this mission, the New York Public Library approached Improv Everywhere about the prospect of a mission. The plan was to infiltrate three ghosts and then the Ghostbusters would come to the rescue.

Some really good spectator reactions were captured on this video. Some people laughing, lots of folk taking photos, and then those that didn't seem to even notice.

Answer: Say Something Nice

The "Say Something Nice" mission was a little different from the usual. The podium and megaphone were left unattended and the pedestrians became the stars. Great reactions from all, even including a few musical renditions.

Answer: items already in the subway station

Prior to the opening, agents had written placards to describe the various art objects in the subway station, e.g, "Glass Bricks with Ink Marker", "Locked Box #2", and "Electrical Conduit and Fittings, Tile Wall". The patrons were served cider and walked around admiring the art. Some of the subway riders were just confused, some seemed to actually enjoy the joke.

Answer: Surprise Wedding Reception

Raff and Frank were approached and offered a free wedding reception from the mayor's office. After dancing, cake, toasts and presents, the couple was treated to a ride on a pedicab. They were actually informed toward the end that the party was not from the mayor's office and contact information was shared so that they could get the photos that were shot. The day after the reception Raff and Frank sent the following email:

"Whatever becomes of our "scene" we just wanted to say thanks because it was freakin' hilarious. The most important thing for us is that you gave us just about the best wedding story anyone could have to pass on. Take good care."

Answer: Ann Curry

The song starts with "I love lunch/It's half the way to dinner". Ann Curry wore a cap to keep from being recognized and after the musical, everyone went back to their tables to eat as if nothing had happened.

This one was rehearsed, and actually performed several times during the afternoon. The "Today Show" helped set up and record the audio and video, then broadcast the event during a morning show.