Snappy gum trick

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Snapping gum

The Snappy gum trick (or "snapping gum trick") is a prank wherein a victim is offered a stick of chewing gum from an ordinary-looking chewing gum package. The package, however, does not actually contain gum. Instead, the stick of gum actually has a spring-loaded snapping mechanism. When the victim pulls on the stick of gum, the spring releases and strikes the victim's finger, causing minor pain and embarrassment.