Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That’s Been Going On For Over 15 Years

“Pinch punch, first of the month”—that’s the fun and wholesome game some people in English-speaking countries play during the first day of each month where the goal is to be the first one to say the phrase (and maybe add a gentle pinch). In fact, I’ve been doing it every single month with my family for years now.

But that’s nothing compared to New Zealand actress and writer Bridie Connell who has been playing “pinch punch” with her dad Brin for nearly 16 years! They have both gotten incredibly good at it, surprising each other in extremely creative ways.

Bridie and her dad have been battling it out by organizing serenading musicians, pulling pranks on live radio, fitting “pinch punch” during poetry readings, and even going as far as convincing a staff member on an airplane to be part of this decade-and-a-half long playful feud.

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Actress and writer Bridie told Twitter about how she and her dad play “pinch punch” every month

Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Bridie’s dad asked the airline staff to hand her a letter on an airplane

Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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He managed to one-up his daughter with an elaborate prank

Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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The airline felt guilty for helping out Bridie’s dad, so they upgraded her to premium economy class for her flight

Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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The most incredible “pinch punch” prank has to be the airline one, don’t you think? After Bridie’s dad pulled a fast one on her, the story went global. Bridie told the Press Association that her dad (who is a company director living in Wellington) woke up “to discover he’s an internet sensation and is more insufferable than ever.”

According to Bridie, they couldn’t stop laughing. “We think it’s hilarious it’s taken off. Of course, he’s now trying to spin this into a fatherly lesson of perseverance and creativity over years of work.”

In May 2019, immediately after losing that month’s challenge, she declared that she was “already plotting” her revenge. But some good things do come with losing. In this case, the airline “felt ever so slightly guilty for helping” Bridie’s dad prank her that they upgraded her to premium economy class for the trip.

Bridie is an award-winning writer and has loads of experience in acting, comedy, voice artistry, and even musical theater. She has written and performed several plays with lots of success in New Zealand and Australia.

She was also a cast member of the Australian version of Whose Line Is It Anyway, recently starred in the webseries Resting Pitch Face and appeared in the film Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt).

People loved Bridie’s story and some Twitter users shared their own experiences with “pinch punch”

Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That's Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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aliya moran 4 years ago

I love all these families who do things like this. It's April Fools Eve, and I've been thinking about doing a prank on my family, but I know they'd be mad because my family isn't fun😐 Let me know if ur family is big on pranks, and if anyone you know pulls some for April Fools.😁

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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago

So, did you pull a prank on your family?

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Robin DJW 4 years ago

I'd give a great deal to be able to do this with my father. I'd give a great deal to do anything with my father. He died in 1987 and the loss is still keen. Lucky girl, Bridie. Cherish every moment.

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Kiss Army Premium 4 years ago

I've been sitting here today missing my dad so much that it hurts and reading this has brought back so many good memories of our shenanigans over the years. It still hurts and I am still crying but now I am smiling too.

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aliya moran 4 years ago

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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago

So, did you pull a prank on your family?

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Robin DJW 4 years ago

I'd give a great deal to be able to do this with my father. I'd give a great deal to do anything with my father. He died in 1987 and the loss is still keen. Lucky girl, Bridie. Cherish every moment.

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Dad Gets Airlines To Prank His Daughter As Part Of Their Prank War That’s Been Going On For Over 15 Years

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