Drama pranks often rely on exploiting human emotions, such as surprise, shock, or embarrassment. The participants or victims of these pranks may experience a range of emotions, from amusement to discomfort or even distress. The creators of these pranks often argue that their content is meant to be light-hearted and entertaining, but critics argue that such pranks can be hurtful, invasive, or even traumatic for those involved.
Tidak semua orang siap menjadi bahan prank, apalagi dengan skenario yang memicu emosi tinggi.
The culture of pranking ojol drivers is not new. For years, a well-known and much-criticized type of prank involved YouTubers ordering large quantities of food, sometimes worth hundreds of thousands of rupiah, only to cancel the order once the driver was near the destination. The "success" of such a prank was often judged by the distress of the driver, who might have used their own money for the purchase and was now left in a state of panic or tears.