Crossing the line

[Wreckless Eating]

This video from prank channel Whatever is starting to get a lot of negative press. They wear ski masks and go into banks to try to get a reaction. Obviously it doesn't go well-and that's the point. While a lot of the comments argue against their actions, it hasn't hurt their subscriber rate at all-this video put them in the million sub club. Do you think they went too far? Where do you draw the line when it comes to prank videos?

 

[OzTalksHw]

I think when you put someone else's health or life in jeopardy.
This wasn't that bad -- I've seen a lot worse. It makes people feel uncomfortable but they probably could have realized it's a prank from the cameras.

 

[GafferGames]

Personally I think pranks are okay to a point, I think if you want to terrify someone for a prank, it should be someone close, as you don't know what a stranger might have went through, silly pranks like a jump out scare or something is okay, but I think pretending like you are about to rob a bank is a bit much personally.

 

[SilentRich]

Well that was pathetic to watch.

 

[Brodie]

I'd say that's too far, when it comes into getting with police then it's too far

 

[Le Fancy Narwhal]

They knew the consequences, and I personally thought it was funny! It's not like he was robbing it or pretending to! He was just wearing a mask, it was a pretty innocent prank. The police won't arrest him for wearing a mask.

 

[ViVexx]

Totally not cool. I don't know - I always cringe when people do any sort of public prank involving strangers because it can end poorly no matter what. You never know how bad of a day someone's been having and while your prank may seem lighthearted, it may have put them over the edge. Granted its a very extreme worst case scenario, but its possible.

 

[Le Fancy Narwhal]

Plus, there are PLENTY of pranks messing with the police. This is pretty innocent

 

[kkushalbeatzz]

First of all this is absolutely hilarious.

Secondly, I think the banks took it too far with calling the cops. Sure they were being extra cautious, but there was no indication that they were going to rob the bank or harm them at all.

 

[markkaz]

Absolutely over the line. They are lucky they didn't get hurt.
They should have to pay for all of the police time that was consumed.
Furthermore, I would see if charges could be filed for disturbing the peace or whatever else.

It's not funny.