The Prank War: Arnold vs Dwayne

    By Liam Monnerie

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    24 Apr, 2024

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger, the seasoned action star, was on set, going over his lines when he noticed a mischievous twinkle in Dwayne's eyes.

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    Dwayne Johnson, another action star, had a reputation for his playful pranks. Today, he had set his sights on Arnold.

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    While Arnold was focused on his script, Dwayne switched Arnold's water bottle with a bottle filled with salt water.

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    Arnold took a big gulp and sputtered, realizing the prank. Determined to retaliate, he plotted his own prank.

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    The next day, Arnold replaced Dwayne's protein shake with a mixture of broccoli juice and spinach. Dwayne's face turned green.

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    Dwayne laughed it off, but he knew the prank war had just escalated. He started planning his comeback prank.

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    Dwayne arranged for a bucket of cold water to be poured on Arnold as he walked under a scaffold.

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    Arnold was soaked but laughed heartily. He knew he had to pull off a prank that would end this war.

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    Arnold convinced the director to make Dwayne believe he was to do a dangerous stunt himself.

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    Dwayne was nervous but agreed. Only when he was about to perform did Arnold reveal it was a prank.

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    Dwayne was relieved and burst into laughter. He conceded that Arnold had won the prank war.

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    The prank war was over, but it had brought the two action stars closer, their friendship cemented through laughter and pranks.

    The Prank War: Arnold vs Dwayne