Pegadinha is the Portuguese word for ‘prank;’ it is quite commonly used in Brazil, thanks in large part to the prevalence of TV prank shows.

Click here to watch a hilarious video where a public elevator is outfitted as a toilet, complete with an actor playing the role of an alarmed patron.

A useful piece of vocabulary to know for this video is Opa!, an exclamation translated as something like ‘Whoa!’

These pranks differ from those of American shows in that they frequently irritate the subjects of the pranks to the point of violence, and it is common for the pranksters to be chased away by their marks. It’s hard to understand how some of the more famous pranksters are able to disguise their identity so easily, as the shows they appear on are so widely watched across the country.

This video is another prank where an actor pretends to be an electrician who gets electrocuted, much to the disbelief and dismay of onlookers.

These clips are not for everyone; if you don’t like prank shows, these clips aren’t going to be that exciting for you.

Sílvio Santos is a famous Brazilian TV personality whose accomplishments in the world of broadcasting are far-reaching. These clips come from some of his shows.