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Gen Z content creator humors netizens by 'pranking' sky, sun
ABS-CBN News Digital Intern,
Angel Chrizel Pabuayon
Published Apr 01, 2025 02:53 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 15, 2025 08:20 PM PHT

Content creator John Patrick Alejandro, also known as Jepitot. Jepitot/Instagram

Netizens are entertained by a content creator who redefines pranking on social media as he pulls quick and harmless pranks on unusual subjects like himself, the sky, the sun, and more.
Netizens are entertained by a content creator who redefines pranking on social media as he pulls quick and harmless pranks on unusual subjects like himself, the sky, the sun, and more.
John Patrick Alejandro, also known as "Jepitot," is a 22-year-old content creator who has gained popularity for his non-harmful pranking videos.
John Patrick Alejandro, also known as "Jepitot," is a 22-year-old content creator who has gained popularity for his non-harmful pranking videos.
Alejandro's passion for entertaining people shines through his journey across various trending video platforms, from Vine to Dubsmash and Musical.ly. His dedication led him to TikTok, where he finally found the recognition he deserved.
Alejandro's passion for entertaining people shines through his journey across various trending video platforms, from Vine to Dubsmash and Musical.ly. His dedication led him to TikTok, where he finally found the recognition he deserved.
He started pranking himself, which resulted in his first video reaching a million views.
He started pranking himself, which resulted in his first video reaching a million views.
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"Kasi walang nagpa-prank sa akin eh so, inisip ko ako na lang [ang i-prank]," he said in an interview.
"Kasi walang nagpa-prank sa akin eh so, inisip ko ako na lang [ang i-prank]," he said in an interview.
(Because no one was pranking me, so I thought I'd just prank myself.)
(Because no one was pranking me, so I thought I'd just prank myself.)
However, it was when Alejandro "pranked" the sky that he became famous. His post went viral as the sky seemed to "react" to it, with the video garnered 46 million views.
However, it was when Alejandro "pranked" the sky that he became famous. His post went viral as the sky seemed to "react" to it, with the video garnered 46 million views.
“Nagkataon lang, isang take lang, tapos biglang kumidlat," he shared.
“Nagkataon lang, isang take lang, tapos biglang kumidlat," he shared.
(It just happened, just one take, and then suddenly there was lightning.)
(It just happened, just one take, and then suddenly there was lightning.)
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"Bro had perfect timing," a user commented.
"Bro had perfect timing," a user commented.
In addition to these, Alejandro also "pranked" the sun, his puppy and cat, their television, and the TikTok platform.
In addition to these, Alejandro also "pranked" the sun, his puppy and cat, their television, and the TikTok platform.
Netizens were surprised when he took his pranks internationally. Since then, content creators such as Mr. Beast, Joe Mele, and Pokimane have contacted him.
Netizens were surprised when he took his pranks internationally. Since then, content creators such as Mr. Beast, Joe Mele, and Pokimane have contacted him.
He said, "legit po talaga," as netizens could not believe he had actually pranked the celebrities.
He said, "legit po talaga," as netizens could not believe he had actually pranked the celebrities.
Alejandro also pranked Chinese-Canadian indie musician Yung Kai when he sang his hit song "Blue" like a bird, leaving many people with their jaws on the floor.
Alejandro also pranked Chinese-Canadian indie musician Yung Kai when he sang his hit song "Blue" like a bird, leaving many people with their jaws on the floor.
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He got a taste of his own medicine when he teamed up with local influencers, including Kapamilya actress Ivana Alawi, and found himself on the receiving end of a prank.
He got a taste of his own medicine when he teamed up with local influencers, including Kapamilya actress Ivana Alawi, and found himself on the receiving end of a prank.
Alejandro also said he would collaborate face-to-face with other famous online personalities for his future content, not just on video calls.
Alejandro also said he would collaborate face-to-face with other famous online personalities for his future content, not just on video calls.
"Meron din mga upcoming na mga pasabog na contents. Hindi niyo pa alam kung sino talaga ako, di lang pranking alam ko," he said.
"Meron din mga upcoming na mga pasabog na contents. Hindi niyo pa alam kung sino talaga ako, di lang pranking alam ko," he said.
(There's also upcoming amazing content. You don't know who I really am yet, pranking is not the only thing I know.)
(There's also upcoming amazing content. You don't know who I really am yet, pranking is not the only thing I know.)
When asked to give advice to netizens this April Fools' Day, Alejandro said: "Kung alam niyo nang below the belt, 'wag niyo nang gawin. Always think first before you click."
When asked to give advice to netizens this April Fools' Day, Alejandro said: "Kung alam niyo nang below the belt, 'wag niyo nang gawin. Always think first before you click."
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(If you know it is below the belt, do not do it. Always think first before you click.)
(If you know it is below the belt, do not do it. Always think first before you click.)
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