damage. And, if you're the charitable type, you can always stop by the next morning to help with the clean up. But it's much sweeter if the person actually deserves it.

Here's our guide to making sure your prank goes off without a hitch.

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Not all toilet paper is created equal

Sorry, but there is no way to TP someone's house using the flimsy, post-consumer "green" toilet paper. When it comes to lobbing it over houses and tree branches, skip the cheap stuff and the hippie stuff and go straight for the heavy duty, double-roll toilet paper. You get better coverage, it's easier to throw, it stands up better to moisture and isn't as likely to tear every time it goes over a branch, roof or car.

Also, beware of when and where you buy your toilet paper. Shop at high-volume big box stores where a 30-pack is the default option rather than a specialty item. Split up your crew and make multiple runs to avoid scrutiny. Also, shop in the midday hours. Showing up at the register with 100 rolls of toilet paper at midnight will raise suspicion.

Prepare your ammo

Get your rolls ready to go before descending on your target. Discard the outer packaging and throw your rolls into big bags for easy access once you arrive. If you want to be really annoying, tear up a few rolls ahead of time. Put the tiny scraps at the bottom of your bag and scatter them over the lawn as a coup de grace.

Do the deed

Once you're on the scene, work quickly. Remain absolutely silent. Use hand-signals instead of talking. For the love of all things Hollywood, don't use anyone's real name when actually at the scene -- think Mr. Pink, Mr. White, etc.

It sounds obvious, but don't park right in front of the house you plan to TP. Park around the corner or down the street and walk. Bikes are effective if you require extra stealth.

Plan an escape route ahead of time. If you do get caught, scatter and meet up at some pre-determined rendezvous.

Throwing tips

When it comes to throwing a roll of toilet paper, keep in mind that it's fairly fragile stuff to begin with and it can't take a lot of strain.

For maximum coverage from a single roll, start by unrolling about three arms lengths worth of paper. Hold that slack end tightly in one hand, and then heave the roll with your throwing hand. Toss it up and over with a strong but steady upward swing -- a bit like you're bowling, except with a much higher release point. Let the slack end unravel as the roll sails through the night.

Ding or ditch?

There are two schools of thought on how you should end your TPing prank. The first is the rather boring, "just leave" method. The far more interesting -- albeit riskier -- method is to ring the doorbell and hide somewhere nearby so you can see the look on your victim's face when discover your handiwork.

Whichever method you go with, don't linger.

A third option is to take globs of toilet paper and soak them into giant spitballs. To end your prank, you all wind up with a couple and launch them at the house, windows, etc., where they are likely to remain for days until the owner gets a ladder and hose out to scrape them off.

Know the law

Depending on where you live, TPing may count as vandalism. So study up, and don't do it if you'll be risking a misdemeanor. Wired does not condone breaking the law.

This page was last modified 23:49, 26 October 2010 by plucharc. Based on work by howto_admin.

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