this brings up a very very bad memory for me.

My brother in law, of whom I confess I was not very fond, used to be an incorrigible practical joker. did the fake heart attack thing, and this with fatal sudden aneurysms running in his family.

He was home alone with my then-13 year old neice when he kicked it for real. She thought it was the usual joke and left him lying. When she looked outside 2 hours later and he was still lying, she went over the edge.

Don't ever, ever ever, do this kind of trick on people you love.

MOST sincerely, MA