Humor has taken center stage across social media platforms and celebrity circles, showcasing pranks and playful jokes from notable figures. One standout moment this year involves Travis Kelce, the NFL star known for both his impressive football skills and his relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift. Recently, during an episode of his podcast, New Heights, Kelce's brother Jason teased him about his favorite number—and the conversation made waves.
On the podcast, Jason casually revealed, "It’s the holidays and our friends at Accelerator are hooking the holidays up. When you go to Accelerator.com and use code Pop1387 you can get a case of orange ice-pop for only $13.87.” The playful twist? The number 13 holds special significance for Travis as it corresponds with Taylor’s birthday on December 13. After some teasing, Travis downplayed the significance by quipping, “Or maybe it was just Friday the 13th a few weeks ago,” prompting laughter from the audience and fans.
Fans quickly picked up on the exchange, expressing their delight on social media over Travis’s subtle and continuous affection for Swift. It's apparent to Swifties everywhere—Travis is certainly 'obsessed' (in the best way possible) with his girlfriend. The banter continued as Jason chimed in about his own past as he wore jersey number 13 during his hockey career, highlighting the shared humor of brotherly rivalry.
Switching gears, the rugby world had its own light-hearted episode, centering around Mike Tindall, who stirred the pot with jokes found within his new book, The Good, the Bad, and the Rugby – Unleased. Tindall recounted stories from his time as part of England's World Cup squad, including anecdotes about Prince Harry. One joke took an unexpected turn, with Tindall humorously mentioning how they ‘pretended to punch Prince Harry’ at a post-World Cup party.
This remark led to mixed reactions, primarily due to royal biographer Omid Scobie highlighting the story online and emphasizing the backlash. Tindall's co-author clarified the intent: “I say trouble but it was a bit of a minor kerfuffle, nothing to write home about.” They posited the response showcased how humor doesn’t always translate well outside its intended audience, especially among rabid royal fans. James, Tindall's co-author and friend, summed it up by saying: “To be fair to Tins he gives zero f***s about stuff like this, but it’s very annoying for him.”
Meanwhile, TikTok has been buzzing with the latest trend—'Christmas gas.' This prank started gaining momentum when Hannah Crawford from Alabama decided to call her husband and joke about filling their car with holiday-themed gasoline. "We have a problem. I stopped to get gas on the way to work and they were out. So, I had to get the Christmas gas," she told her husband Clayton.
Unaware he was part of this prank, Clayton responded with disbelief. "You used the what now?" he asked, trying to comprehend his wife’s outlandish claim of ‘Christmas gas,’ leaving viewers and friends alike thoroughly entertained. Recorded for their TikTok audience, everyone leaned on Clayton’s humorous disbelief about the green handle representing diesel fuel rather than gasoline.
"Don't play with me. What are you talking about?" he replied, showcasing his incredulity. "You put diesel in your car," he concluded, proclaiming her as “ruined” for doing just so. While Hannah’s antics sparked laughter, she assured him they were handling it.
Her followers found the prank endlessly amusing, providing commentary such as, “Why did he give off Rip from Yellowstone vibes when he said, ‘I don’t have time for you today?’” The Christmas gas trend erupted thanks to previous viral videos, including one by Karsen Holloway Ward, which also pulled at the strings of humor among relatives and friends, and inspired other imitators.
Despite the humor, serious advice accompanies such pranks. Experts claim mistakenly adding diesel fuel to gasoline vehicles can yield costly repairs. Paul Sadosky from Valvoline stressed, “It'll probably start running rough. It'll start smoking and the car will start to misfire.” He advised quick action could mitigate damage but warned about the differences and complications of fuel compatibility.
Collectively, this collection of viral pranks and comedic anecdotes reveals how humor permeates through different societal spheres—from superstars like Travis Kelce to rugby commentators and TikTok jesters. Whether it’s playful banter, self-deprecative humor, or imaginative tricks, it’s evident laughter remains one of the most unifying forces, connecting individuals across diverse cultures and communities. With social media amplifying these narratives, the impact of humor continues to thrive, drawing laughter and conversations from homes, stadiums, and everywhere in between.
