Slip this gauze and trick nail over your finger to create an instant fake injury. Run into the house screaming.

Add realism to the prank by pounding loudly with actual hammer and nails just before the fake injury. A further enhancement can be achieved by dipping the "injured" finger in blue or black ink to suggest that circulation has been cut off below the bandage.

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