Wibblers Pull Off Bold New Prank By Convincing “FBMac” He’s In A Coma, Promptly Asked To “Please Stop Snoring In The Group Chat”
WIBBLE CITY, TUESDAY — The Wibblers have confirmed their latest stunt has entered what experts are calling “the medically complicated era of pranking,” after the collective allegedly convinced a man known only as FBMac that he has been in a coma for the past six months—an illusion maintained through a coordinated campaign of solemn phone calls, staged hospital “updates,” and an unusually aggressive number of inspirational Facebook posts featuring sunsets and the word warrior.
According to sources close to the operation (standing at a distance, in the shadows, wearing sunglasses indoors), the prank began as a simple attempt to make FBMac miss a trivia night. It quickly escalated after one Wibbler asked the innocent question that has ruined countless adult friendships: “What if we told him he’s medically unavailable?”
Within hours, the Wibblers had assembled a full support ecosystem: a fake neurologist, a rotating cast of concerned acquaintances who hadn’t spoken to FBMac since 2017, and a suspiciously well-designed brochure titled “So You’ve Woken Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Being Dramatically Awake Again.”
“We Needed Something Bigger Than A Whoopee Cushion”
The ringleader of the prank, who identified himself as “Gary (Not My Real Name, But It Is),” said the group felt compelled to modernize.
“Look, everyone’s done the classics. Fake lottery ticket. Fake broken phone screen. Pretending your mate’s car has been towed when it’s actually just around the corner,” Gary explained, while laminating something labeled COMA CERTIFICATE. “We wanted a prank with stakes. Not, like, emotional stakes—because that would be wrong—but… a vibe.”
The Wibblers insisted the intent was purely comedic and not at all a horrifying commentary on social trust in the age of misinformation, despite the fact they created an entire hospital wing in a rented office suite using two curtains, a desk fan, and a “Get Well Soon” balloon they stole from a real tragedy.
“We’re not monsters,” Gary added. “We got the balloon from the discount tragedy section.”
A Carefully Curated “Reality” Built On Group Chats And Bad Acting
The prank’s success hinged on one key component: everyone involved had to act like the coma was normal.
FBMac was first contacted via a late-night call from a Wibbler posing as a medical professional, speaking in what witnesses described as “the voice you do when you want someone to think you’ve watched House.”
“Hello, this is Dr. Nerves,” the caller reportedly said, choosing a name that medical boards across the country have described as “less than ideal.” “We’re pleased to report you are showing strong signs of being awake again.”
FBMac, confused and apparently in possession of a healthy sense of self-preservation, asked what hospital he was in.
“Hospital… General,” Dr. Nerves replied.
From there, the prank expanded into a multi-platform performance:
A fake “welcome back” banner posted in the group chat reading WELCOME BACK TO CONSCIOUSNESS, KING
Dozens of solemn messages like, “We never stopped believing you’d open your eyes and immediately ask about your fantasy football lineup.”
A staged “coma memory test” that consisted mostly of the question, “Do you remember your PIN?”
To bolster authenticity, the Wibblers created a series of “time capsule” updates, including fabricated milestones such as:
“Day 47: he squeezed my hand (or maybe I sneezed)”
“Day 88: we played his favorite playlist (he would have hated it)”
“Day 132: doctors say the vibes are improving”
One Wibbler took the method-acting approach, later admitting he had spent three days learning how to say “intracranial” confidently while still getting it wrong.
FBMac Responds With Immediate Logistical Concerns
Those close to FBMac say his first reaction was not fear or existential dread, but a practical question of great significance:
“Am I still on the hook for my share of the Airbnb from August?”
Witnesses report he then attempted to open his banking app “to see if coma has fees.”
After being assured repeatedly that yes, he had been unconscious and no, the coma did not have a loyalty program, FBMac allegedly began to show signs of acceptance—at least until he was told he had missed “the entire summer.”
“That’s when he got emotional,” said one Wibbler. “Not about nearly dying. About not getting to try the limited-edition barbecue crisps.”
The Fake Hospital Staff Begin To Crack Under Pressure
Problems emerged as the prank grew more complex, with the Wibblers forced to improvise answers to increasingly reasonable questions.
When FBMac asked for medical records, the group produced a document that appeared to be a Word template titled COMA NOTES FINAL v7 REALLY FINAL containing:
“Patient status: sleepy”
“Recommendation: more awake”
“Signature: Dr. Nerves (very real)”
FBMac also reportedly asked whether he had visitors.
“Yes,” the Wibblers replied, “loads.”
“Like who?” FBMac asked.
A pause followed, during which the prank’s internal communications were described as “the most frantic typing since the Cuban Missile Crisis.”
Eventually, the Wibblers listed a set of visitors that included:
“Your cousin”
“A man from your gym”
“Someone called Denise (maybe?)”
“The vibes guy”
Denise, when contacted, said she had never met FBMac but “wouldn’t rule out having visited his coma on a spiritual level.”
Medical Experts Offer Lukewarm Commentary
Medical professionals contacted by The Wibble were split on the prank.
One neurologist called it “a terrible idea,” while another asked, “How did they get that much time on their hands?”
A spokesperson for the National Association of People Who Would Rather Not Be Pranked This Hard issued a statement saying:
“We remind the public that coma-related jokes should be kept to a maximum of one light quip per calendar year, ideally in the context of a clearly fictional scenario, and never involving laminated paperwork.”
Still, the same spokesperson admitted the prank demonstrated “unusual commitment,” adding, “I mean, it’s wrong, but it’s… artisanal.”
The Grand Reveal: A Surprise Party, A Cake, And A “Welcome Back” PowerPoint
The prank reportedly concluded when the Wibblers invited FBMac to a “final consultation” in what he believed was a recovery center, but was actually Gary’s living room with a sheet hung over a bookshelf.
As FBMac entered, the Wibblers yelled, “HE’S AWAKE!” and fired confetti, which—according to multiple witnesses—immediately got stuck in a houseplant and “will never fully come out.”
The group then presented a cake reading:
CONGRATS ON BEATING COMA
(SORRY ABOUT YOUR SUMMER)
They also unveiled a PowerPoint slideshow titled “What You Missed While You Were Unconscious (Mostly Our Opinions)”, featuring slides such as:
“New fast-food item: disappointing”
“Celebrity news: still happening”
“Your plants: dead (we didn’t water them, sorry)”
“Your enemies: thriving (we assume)”
“You: technically a miracle, legally a prank victim”
FBMac’s reaction, described as “a long silence followed by a deep inhale,” culminated in the statement:
“So none of this was real, but you still didn’t water my plants?”
Gary responded that it was “important to maintain realism.”
FBMac Considers Retaliation, Announces Plans For “The Tax Audit Prank”
In the aftermath, FBMac is reportedly weighing his response, having hinted at a revenge prank that sources say may involve a fake letter from the government, a staged meeting with “an accountant,” and a months-long campaign to convince the Wibblers they have been accidentally categorized as “a small yacht.”
“Not going to lie, I respect the commitment,” FBMac said, speaking to The Wibble outside the not-hospital. “But if anyone tries to convince me I was unconscious again, I’m calling an actual doctor and also the police and also my mum.”
He paused.
“Also, I still want my summer back.”
At press time, the Wibblers were already teasing their next big project: a prank in which they plan to convince Gary he’s been trapped in a time loop, by repeatedly making him attend the same brunch and ordering the same eggs “for continuity.”