Illinois high school students hire bagpiper to follow principal in senior prank

Students at an Illinois high school played a very loud senior prank on their principal: They hired a bagpiper to follow him around campus for an hour.
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[@1w598]

Mad PROPS to that Bagpiper!! He's got a set of lungs on him! Chasing that Principal around while still playing the ENTIRE time.

[@Ruthless9o7]

do u know how bag pipes work? the bag holds air so u can take breaths and not stop playing...

[@muffinconsumer4431]

Bagpipes hold air lol, what do you think the bag is for

[@PinkPineappleGaming]

Hes most likely circular breathing

[@jigjug11]

@@PinkPineappleGamingYou don’t circle breath with bag pipes, they bag does that for you. You fill the bag with your air and when you squeeze the bag the air traveled through

[@PinkPineappleGaming]

@@jigjug11 thats cool

[@KidNamedPak]

The post-credit scene reveals that the bag pipe player is still following the principal to this day

[@uuuultra]

the bagpiper has a higher salary than the principal

[@thefashiongoddesschannel8099]

😂😂😂🎉

[@1aml3g3nd13]

I hope he has principles to still follow the principal.

[@banana_havok]

Money well spent!

[@marceypoeckes1968]

😂😂😂

[@ItzEdrick89]

At least the principal was a good sport about it. Some principles for just get pissed. He's probably happy that that's the senior prank they did and not something worse 😂

[@cardemis7637]

I mean, some of these pranks cause property damage n whatnot. This is completely harmless! xd

[@grovermartin6874]

​@@cardemis7637Yes. My dad said that someone in their class walked s cow up to the top floor of their school. It created a problem because apparently cows are afraid to go down stairs.🤭

[@christinaromano3649]

Our principal had to wear a cheerleader’s outfit for a day! Skirt and all! 😂

[@MechInvent]

Engrish

[@1929modelagirl]

Our senior class filled the principal's pickup with manure . . . He had parked in the upper lot thinking no-one would know it was his.

[@C.Q_Wilkenson]

That's really not the worst prank, rather it's actually almost a genuinely nice gift. quite often students go to the extremes, committing heinous acts of vandalism and property damage.

[@mattforbes221]

NOT THE PROPERTY

[@uuuultra]

there's no creativity anymore

[@imjustwolf]

Not all pranks are created equal. My class, if I remember correctly (it's been 10 years) went to classrooms and stacked the chairs and desks on top of each other in most of the classrooms.

[@cryochick9044]

If a prank can't be cleaned up or ignored in an hour It's vandalism or assault not a prank

[@ludvigborga3676]

In my school, seniors threw eggs at the freshmen.

[@Platizza]

And he played beautifully the whole time..🎶🎶

[@johndemeritt3460]

I'm afraid that I must vehemently disagree -- to me, there is no such thing as a "beautiful" Scottish bagpipe. If Hell does exist, I imagine it as full of Scottish bagpipers and all of us who hate the sounds of those pipes! Oh, and by the way, NONE of Hell's pipers can get their drones in tune. It would sound like holding a cat under your arm and biting its tail.

[@Ma660t5andw1ch]

@@johndemeritt3460 I’m a piper, have been playing 30+years. Sorry you dislike my heritage so much. But I have to ask…the video’s title does include the word “bagpiper” in it, so it’s not like it was a surprise. Why’d you click? Masochism?

[@johndemeritt3460]

@@Ma660t5andw1ch, please accept my sincere apologies, since I did not intend to insult bagpipers: it's just that pipes offend my personal set of aesthetics. That said, I clicked because I wanted to see how quickly the senior who pulled the prank would be booted off campus. While I was a bit disappointed that he wasn't, I was amazed by the grace with which the principal took this prank! I remember a joke popular among musicians that claims the Irish gave the Scots the bagpipes, but the Scots never got the joke! But, of course, the Irish have pipes of their own -- and despite disparaging remarks I've made about the Scottish pipes, I have to admit I LOVE the Irish pipes. May there be peace between us, and your pipes always be in tune!

[@eliseiseba946]

​@@johndemeritt3460 Isus a zis: Matei 13:49-"Tot așa va fi și la sfârșitul veacului. Îngerii vor ieși, vor despărţi pe cei răi din mijlocul celor buni 50 și-i vor arunca în cuptorul aprins; acolo vor fi plânsul și scrâșnirea dinţilor.”

[@GrampiesCorner]

Has nothing to do with disliking someone's heritage! There is a hell of a lot more to scotish heritage than those god awful bagpipes. Every song sounds the same.​@Ma660t5andw1ch

[@susanforte7034]

Nice to see a senior prank that's both memorable and harmless!

[@RSorkin]

Well, it would’ve been kinda harmful, but this amazing principal walked far away so the classrooms weren’t disturbed. What a great guy

[@EpicCerote]

​@RSorkin 😂 thats ridiculous

[@pz4971]

My grandmother would have LOVED having a bagpiper following her for a day. I can see her now gently bobbing up & down & silently clapping along (her 2 borothers piped).

[@Zoom-q]

The principle should be proud of himself and the students 👏

[@damachine3]

*Principal Two completely different words

[@philanderphillips2309]

It’s good to see something nice once in a while.

[@uuuultra]

just once?

[@501Labs]

plenty of nice things to see, but your eyes only percieve what you're looking for. Maybe the place you should be looking is inside. ✌️

[@hello-vy5lb]

​@@501LabsYou're denying the bad that exists in life. Ridiculous.

[@canyonroots]

I like pranks when no one gets hurt.

[@ronaldoforbes6979]

Only the principal's eardrums got hurt.

[@jkhoover]

No one gets hurt, nothing's destroyed, nothing to cleanup.

[@sonnyf2324]

Principal took it like a champ !! Good man.

[@tashabobasha2382]

This is a great senior prank! 💡

[@alimccreery755]

I watched a news report where an employee that handed over his resignation to his supervisor hired a school marching band to play while he handed it over in front of the supervisor and kept playing as the guy walked out. I laughed so hard. The look on the supervisors face was priceless. 😂😂

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

I saw that! The boss walks in and sees it and just goes "Okay, no."

[@donlitt]

Those are some smart and funny seniors 😂

[@rachelwatson8916]

It's only awful if you've got a headache

[@uuuultra]

then don't have a headache 🤷🏿

[@ralanham76]

​@@uuuultrathat's what she said 🤣

[@austincde]

Or tinnitis 😆

[@morbidmanuscript9324]

im Scott I can’t relate

[@RandallChase1]

That’s hysterical! And so worth the amount it cost… can you imagine being down the hall hearing it get louder and just know the principal is coming.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

😂

[@MyHeart1955]

For how long? While I’m a bagpipe fan, it WILL get on your nerves eventually. Hope Principal has a GREAT sense of humor.

[@tommyhunter1817]

Proves the students think a lot of him. Obviously he is doing a good job. Way to go sir!

[@Mactrizel]

He should be honored that his students actually used their money to do this funny bit if thought out it should mean alot nice jib seniors great prank

[@bt.c.1829]

Love the piper's tenacity and comittment to the prank!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Zzyzzyx]

When I was little, our principal would dress up and play the bagpipes, going from classroom to classroom.

[@tohopes]

was he a Demoman in previous life?

[@Zzyzzyx]

@@tohopes Dunno ... if he was, there wasn't much left of that persona 😄

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I have heard of so many senior pranks that were awful and some even disturbing. This one is hilarious! If I was the principal I would be relieved. 😂

[@Nancys_on_fire]

My school’s mascot was a tartan and this would have been just a typical Tuesday

[@Aritul]

Where did you go to school?

[@kr8270]

This is one of the funniest, and safest pranks I’ve seen! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@McAwesomeReaper]

That's a great prank

[@vickialway6433]

I love it. Very creative and it isn't destructive. At least the principal had fun with it. 😂😂😂🎶🎶🎶

[@hannahmore9118]

That's not a prank! That's LOVE!

[@woadblue]

For real. "Oh no! Beautiful bagpipes and my own theme music! Please no! Stop!"

[@happyas]

Love the spine of bagpipes ❤

[@lilacbunches]

The bagpipe guy definitely deserves an applause

[@JonnoPlays]

He took it really well. What a champ, kids will remember this their whole lives I bet 😂

[@pattiellis1613]

Excellent and joyful 😀 😊 ❤

[@MissJellybean]

Now this is a prank.

[@amistenson2535]

Dude was dedicated!! Must have gotten a nice tip! 😂❤

[@girlwheels]

This is one of the best pranks I've seen.

[@19lhernandez]

That bagpiper is in great shape, he kept up with the principal & didn’t miss a note!!! 😂

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

Wish I was that principal. Love hearing the pipes!

[@lornaalfaro9955]

hahaha!!! so funny.. that the bagpiper followed the principal wherever he goes.. 😅

[@dukeofrodtown1705]

What a prank! LOL

[@surthrivingalaska2511]

Principle seeks out the vice principle, draws his sword and yells THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE HIGHLANDER!!!

[@foxjacket]

Love the sound of bagpipes. Wish someone would play a bagpiper to follow me around; we'd walk around in circles 😂

[@pamavery9352]

Great harmless prank!! Loved the music from the bagpipes!!

[@mikhail2400]

Ohh man thats nasty right there. Clean, funny and appropriate so great joke.

[@tiajohnson493]

I've seen some wild senior pranks. We saran wrapped our principals car, everyone brought a roll 😂 But this is GOLD, hits just right. Not too mild, not too destructive 💀

[@dani-chan327]

Not him playing Auld Lang Syne and the end! I would’ve started singing lol

[@antoniomc6838]

Fantastic since of humor.

[@evanobrien7316]

Love me some bag pipes

[@Northeasy_Iowa_Outdoors]

You're a good sport sir. My Grandpa said "I wouldn't tease you if I didn't like you."

[@shannonjones6495]

This is awesome!

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

This is a super clever school prank. Good job!

[@brucewheelerjr7324]

That’s one of the best Senior Pranks I’ve ever heard of. 😂😂😂

[@nelsonr.9450]

What if the principal started running?! 🤣😂

[@kellyharrison9489]

Where's the drums. They go hand in hand hardcore.

[@morbidmanuscript9324]

SCOTLAND FOREVER !!!

[@alanna8983]

If he's. Scottish descent, he loves it!

[@GoblinModeMVP]

That dude went above and beyond in the righteous tradition that is senior pranks.

[@maralisil]

Love it! 😂

[@stefv.o.7078]

I would do that prank for free😂😂😂 This is gold Where is the principal? Oohh, just follow the sound of the bagpiper 🎉

[@Holy.HannaH]

Last year I sent my ex flowers for his bday. This year I was thinking a clown. But now I don't think I could settle for anything less than Auld Lang Syne on the Bagpipes😁🙌 Good job kiddos, and congratulations on your graduation!

[@jeankroeber2481]

I just love the bagpiper! Blessings.❤😅

[@26beegee]

Good prank! You know the students really like their principal when they prank him in such a fun way.

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

Follow the leader at its finest 😂🎉

[@karencollins2661]

Love this. Beautiful and harmless

[@None-jf8xg]

At least is a positive for a school. Refreshing

[@RedGreenLugar]

Dude this would awesome! I'd walk into every room Rowdy Roddy Piper style

[@kfkgjgkvkgkggknfnfndb2039]

Badass.

[@NowGoBananas]

This will be a case study for future psychology students: "Do bagpipes contribute to homicidal tendencies?"

[@sarahclaireclaire7586]

🤣🤣

[@sameaston9587]

From experience in a few d&d campaigns, yes

[@Holy.HannaH]

As someone who spends the majority of the day reading through studies, this comment made my day😂🙌

[@morbidmanuscript9324]

only toward the crown

[@EpicAviation175]

My friend is a really good professional bagpiper and i can see him doing that 100%

[@shubinternet]

Hey, I would have loved it. Every time I’ve had the opportunity listen to bagpipes, I’ve gladly taken it!

[@KingRaiders]

I would take advantage of this and recreate a scene out of that William Wallace movie. "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!"

[@robinmiller5256]

Cheers to the senior class! Nothing like. good, loud and irritating music! Nicely done!

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

Brilliant!!

[@SueCarey9]

This is a prank that I support. Impressive playing. Good job!

[@xpndblhero5170]

I love how the guy just nonchalantly follows him like it's not the most annoying thing in the world..... 😂😂

[@ralanham76]

He should have started dancing so bagpipes guy had a challenge

[@TheBourbon88]

Whoever the responsible party is. You're a effin stable genius!!🔥

[@josephmayfield945]

It’s like an 80’s movie!😂

[@sherylF5610]

Amazing instrument

[@TheDaggwood]

This is actually a pretty good prank. Love it!

[@timothywalker4563]

I love the pipes as for the principal not so much😂😂

[@jimmyk127]

Everyday will be Saint Patrick's Day for the principal😂

[@landomilknhoney]

Ummm... that's Irish. This is Scottish.

[@Mediocre_JT]

That's the same song from Almost Heroes with Chris Farley. He plays the same song repeatedly. "Give us that haunting air that you played this morning!" Same song...😂

[@thefashiongoddesschannel8099]

Funny, and well done.❤😂🎉

[@SelahEspiritual]

When I was in high school, I was the bagpiper.

[@coll4455]

Good job kids 👏👏👏

[@tohopes]

healthiest American school principal.

[@ronaldjr.robison4607]

It's my brother. He's a Marine. 😂

[@davidelghammer6449]

Kinda hysterical!! Love it! Didn't egg his car!

[@Ljm-hp9pu]

OMG, I love bagpipes. The principal couldnt hear himself think!

[@duellife]

This is brilliant!!

[@AnoraJohnson]

I hope the principal walked the bagpiper across the street and bought them an ice cream cone. 🙂

[@hamish8283]

Mon ma man! Class 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dawsie]

Now that is a school prank I can get behind with😹😹😹the only school pranks they did when I was at high school was flower on the over head fans with an egg on each blade. That was not fun or funny but the bag pipe player that was funny 😹😹😹

[@Daves_Faves]

I would have LOVED this. That first song they were playing was Roddy Piper's theme song.

[@michelleoneal8157]

A good, old fashioned type prank. Well played Seniors.

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

Okay this made me heartily chuckle

[@jillcrowe2626]

God help next year's seniors to try to top this one.

[@2Ryled]

Love the music!!

[@mediamannaman]

While it can get annoying after a few minutes, it was actually a nice tribute. Considering what they could have done, it was very respectful.

[@carolechaney2830]

This is epic!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Well done!!!😊

[@SylvanSkywatcher]

Now THAT'S funny!😂

[@philt1771]

I was hoping for "oh Danny boy"