You know, they say that we all have two lives: the second one starts right when we realize we only have one. At first, this idea might not make lots of sense, but if you think about it, as people grow older, they start to realize that their life might come to an end without them having done all the fun things they wanted to do. This is when people start making a bucket list.
If you have never heard this expression or are wondering about the meaning of bucket list, it actually comes from the phrase “to kick the bucket,” which means, well, to die. With time, it lost its morbid vibe and came to mean things you want to do during your life – usually, fun and unconventional things.
For most people, things to put on a bucket list include traveling to an exotic destination, living in a foreign city for a month, trying a new hobby you never had time for, and other similar things. But there are people who go all in and put all sorts of funny things on their bucket list. Because, you know, if you’re planning to have fun, your list might as well include some crazy things to do.
For this article, we collected some funny, unusual, and sometimes even crazy bucket list ideas. We sincerely hope they will inspire you to have some fun and create moments to remember. Vote for your favorite entries, share this article with your friends, and if you have crazy bucket list ideas of your own that you have already tried or are still planning to, tell us all about them in the comments.
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Hire Two Private Investigators To Investigate Each Other
I had an extremely elaborate and detailed dream once where I hired two assassins to kill each other. I was super into reading stories about horrors from the dark web at the time, and my subconscious ran with it. It culminated in one killing the other and then turning on me for having paid someone to try and kill him. By far one of my favourite dreams I can remember. So thrilling.
Call Someone To Tell Them You Can’t Talk Right Now
Done this today to my sis in law, she rang me back to ask if i was drunk 😂🤣
My dad has a friend who did this. Every call started with >I have no time I have no time < and they stand in the door for hours. He did this with me a few times and complained about my reaction. When he call and he said this sentence ... On the phone I say good bye and hung up and at the door the same.
Pretend To Have An Argument With A Mannequin At A Store
Unless it turns out to be the living plastic, because then it’ll just kill you.
Extra points if call the manager and complain about the "employees" rude behavior..
Load More Replies...I've done this....we'll pretend it was an accident!
I've actually talked to one.... or started to, because I thought they were a staffer. Does that count?
even better buy the same cholthes and act like your worst enemy wore the same dress at a party to stage you up or something
"BOB, what are you WEARING NOW? I told you to wear the PURPLE SUIT, not the RED."
And why a BOW TIE? A long full-length one is much more reasonable!!!
Load More Replies...Send A Hogwarts Acceptance Letter To A Random Address And See If They Respond
"You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!"
That's my sister's Christmas present sorted for this year - I love the idea!!
Ride A Horse Through The Drive-Thru
This has been done, more than once, and I've got the picture of at least one.
Ive done this, through a Whataburger drive through, then tied it up at the bar I worked at.
That used to be a rite of passage in North Texas (outside Wichita Falls) ... when we had the ride a horse to school day.
Create A Random Piece Of Art And Put It For Sale For $1,000,01
Think about that next time you forget to clean under your kitchen cupboards! 🤎
Go In An Elevator And Then Make Peek-A-Boo Sounds When The Doors Open
i heard of somehting called elevator roulette where you wait for an elevator ( or in a elevator) with the middle finger up and find out if anyone comes out or in ( kinda embarassing if they do)
Get A Ride To A Graveyard And Invite Them Into “Your Home”
I once read a book where the main character literally lived in the graveyard since her grandad was the responsible there
Eat Vanilla Pudding Out Of A Mayo Jar
Since your bucket is now empty, you can eat your vanilla pudding out of it!
Do it in public. Companion to this is taking a Windex bottle and filling it with blue Gatorade.
I love this idea. I have a nearly empty jar of mayonnaise and a nearly empty bottle of window cleaner. So going to prank my teens.
Load More Replies...the least they could have done was find an actual picture of pudding.. or even mayo
Take it to the next level with real vanilla seeds in it - say "it's probably just roach poop" and keep eating, maintaining intense eye contact
And make eye contact with a random stranger while walking and eating it
Randomly Place Gnomes In Your Neighbors Yard
Wear An Ugly Christmas Sweater In The Summer
I sometimes sing Christmas songs in the summer to annoy people. As a former retail working if they don’t like it in June they should bloody speak up in November December!
As a ca. 8 year-old I listened ONLY to my Christmas tapes for the entire Summer vacation. My mom still talks about how weird it was and how she was about to go insane from all the Christmas tunes and stories coming from my room during that Summer. Haha! I had a blast
Load More Replies...Throw Your Dog An Elaborate Birthday Party
My friend does this every year for her dog. I think it's amazing 🤎🐶
Exchange "dog" for "cat" and I'm in. Although the dog would appreciate it more.
Accuse Someone Of Farting In An Elevator
"Did you just fart?" "Of course. I don't smell like this normally."
Convince Someone You Are From The Future
Back when chatrooms were a thing, I'd get on the outer space ones, and claim to be a Martian on earth for vacation from my job as a permafrost miner.
Play Hide-And-Seek In IKEA
Not played hide'n'seek, but I've crawled in a show area bed and sat in it for a good 20 minutes. Like, actually crawled under the covers and lounged.
Bring A Fishing Pole To An Aquarium
Laugh Randomly For 5 Minutes On A Public Place
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Go To A Nightclub And Ask The Bouncer If They Know Who You Are
then shat on the floor while singing all the lyrics to barbie girl
Load More Replies...nope, ask the bouncer if they know who they are and watch the light leave their eyes
Knowing how often people say they've seen/know someone who looks just like me, it would be a high chance I would actually be mistaken for someone else. I'm not sure that would be a good thing.
Jump Into A Taxi, Then Shout “Follow That Car!”
In my city that would get you kicked out real fast, and possibly the cabbie would press that Panic button they have now.
*When the car you started following was actually being driven by a mass criminal*
Pretend To Have A Very Personal Phone Conservation In A Public Place
He was like..."what is this? Tastes weird." And I was like... "Honey don't move there, the rabbit pooped all over the floor again, I'm about to clean it"
I've sorta done this... when I've accidentally spoken aloud randomly while deep in thought.
“And I just ran… I mean the body was in the cellar and I have the key on me rn so they won’t find it.” *Proceeds to fiddle with string around neck*
Load More Replies...People actually do that on the El and bus in Chicago and I'm sure in every other big city.
Put Vaseline On Your Hand And Give People A Handshake
Vacuum Your Lawn
I've actually done this, primarily to pick up the rabbit poo so my toddlers didn't think there were chocolate treats on the lawn. 😂
Have A Water Balloon Fight With Friends
The last time I did this water balloons were all over my street for months and I'm still finding them
I used to do this all the time as a kid. I once used rotten egg smelling g balloons. Accidently got one in their house
For my 40th birthday, we had a water balloon/water gun fight with the colored water paint. It was so much fun, I highly recommend!
Ask Someone “Do You See That Cow Barking Or Is It Just Me?”
I'd say it's just you and refuse to discuss it further. I'm no fun at parties.
Say “Yes” To Everything For One Day
wanna go fro a walk yes wanna go to the store yes wanna get ice cream wanna murder ten people and bury their bodies in the woods uhh yes
Load More Replies...Speak In Third Person All Day
Put A Clear Coat Of Nail Polish On A Bar Of Soap
Put A Small Post-It Under The Mouse
'Bark' Every Time You Receive An Email At The Office
Only Speak In Song Lyrics For A Day
Once again I do this often. Not like the whole day but in and out at will
Wear A Funny Couples Halloween Costume
I totally want to dress as a T-Rex, both me and my bf, and just walk down the street.
Spend The Whole Day Speaking Like A Pirate
This is what September 19th is for, it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
AAARRRRH MATEYYY YE WANT TO GO… *googles things that pirates say* SWASHBUCKLING MURDER SOME PUNY… LANDLUBBERS AND STEAL SOME LOOT?
Dress Mismatched
Santa looks fine in this photo. Would be mismatched if he wore mambo shorts instead
Try To Replace Your Family Photos With Photos Of A Celebrity
Take A Stuffed Animal To The Vet
Wear A Funny Temporary Tattoo
I actually have Henna on my hands right now. It's not silly, but it lasts for about a week.
Drive Around In A Clown Costume
Let The Kids Draw On A Parent While They're Sleeping
I don't understand this one. I'm not going into their house to stop them. no matter what.
Poke Someone In A Crowded Place And Point It Towards Another Person And Leave
Some of these ideas might be funny in a country where everyone isn't armed.
Given people have been shot just for pulling up into someone's driveway or ringing their doorbell, I would be reluctant even just asking someone for directions
Load More Replies...Spend The Whole Evening Pretending You Don’t Speak English (Or Your Own Language) And Only Talk Gobbledegook
Crash A Wedding And Give A Toast
Follow A Friend Around For The Entire Day
Go Up To Strangers And Act Like Lifelong Friends
Make A Hilarious Photo Calendar
Refer To A Stranger As 'Grandma'
Text Some Random Number Saying “You Have 7 Days”
Put Invisible Ink On Someone’s White Shirt
Switch Your Friends Phone To A Foreign Language
Rearrange Kitchen Drawers
Only exciting if they aren't your drawers. Shakespeare never wrote a play about moving the big spoons closer to the stove.
Block A Store’s Door At And Ask For The Secret Entry Password
At Church During A Baptism, Stand Up And Yell “I Volunteer As Tribute!”
Good way to accomplish the next thing on my list which is… *checks paper* getting murdered by my parents, got it.
Glue Coins To A Street In The Crosswalk
Yep. Pretty much a d*ck move. Did they pay someone to write this stupid list??
We would do this with postage stamps in prison (they're currency inside) and watch the hilarity ensue
...why... were you... in prison...?
Load More Replies...always act slightly scared anytime someone does something on the bus,or also push an empty stroller,but really sell the fact there is a baby in there
always act slightly scared anytime someone does something on the bus,or also push an empty stroller,but really sell the fact there is a baby in there
