Swirlie

The swirlie is a prank in which one's head is dunked into the toilet bowl and flushed. It was rather prevalent in the 90's, and is little more than a dare nowadays.

In the United Kingdom, this prank is called the "bogwash", or in certain parts of Australia, it is called the "dunnyflush".

It is primarily used as a dare during parties or laughs between friends, though there are occurrences in which it has been used as a hazing tool, as such, this makes the swirly the most situational of all pranks. If done improperly or with bad intent (such as hazing), there can be dire consequences, legal or otherwise.

What You Need

 * A target
 * A toilet
 * Assistants (if necessary)
 * A towel

How to perform
This prank can be done on one's own or with assistance. Usually, it's done with assistance.

1. First, one must find a target. If you are simply doing this on your own or volunteer to be the target, ignore this step. Upon finding a target, you (along with accomplices if applicable) must pin the target down or render them immobile (slightly painfully if necessary) before taking them to the toilet. If they are volunteers, simply lead the way without immobilizing them.

2. At this point, one of two methods can be done.

2A. The first method is the easiest and requires very little assistance (it's also the primary way of performing this if you are doing this on your own): simply force the target into a kneeling position in front of the toilet (generally, they will instinctively grip the sides of the bowl), force their head into the toilet water and promptly flush. (The deeper their head is in the toilet, the better the swirly.) Keep their head and/or face inside the toilet until the flush cycle is done. Repeat as desired.

2B. The second method requires assistance in most cases, unless the target can adequately perform a head/handstand. (This can cause injury in some cases. Not recommended if you're by yourself) It's best to perform this method if the target was carried to the toilet prior. This method can also be done just before the dunking described in the first method. The target is to be lifted upside-down by two assistants, (Or just you if your'e grabbing both legs!) Keep lifting until the target is upside-down directly above the toilet. At this point, dunk downwards until the target's head is inside the toilet bowl. (You'll know they are there for sure if their hair or face is submerged in the toilet water!) At this point, you and an assistant should flush the toilet. Keep their head inside the toilet until the flush cycle is done. Repeat as necessary. And give yourself a swirly also

3. This step lessens consequences if they apply, making it the most important! After finishing the target, slowly release them from the toilet bowl. Before doing anything else, give them a towel to dry themselves off, as their face or hair will be dripping wet! This shows that the swirlie was not a form of hazing or personal bullying, and was meant in good humor.