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Gen Z content creator humors netizens by 'pranking' sky, sun

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17434987044031743498710200.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Content creator John Patrick Alejandro, also known as Jepitot. Jepitot/Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Content creator John Patrick Alejandro, also known as Jepitot. <em>Jepitot/Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><p>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.</p><p>John Patrick Alejandro, also known as &quot;Jepitot,&quot; is a 22-year-old content creator who has gained popularity for his non-harmful pranking videos.</p><p>Alejandro&#x27;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.</p><p>He started pranking himself, which resulted in his first video reaching a million views.</p><p>&quot;Kasi walang nagpa-prank sa akin eh so, inisip ko ako na lang [ang i-prank],&quot; he said in an interview.</p><p>(Because no one was pranking me, so I thought I&#x27;d just prank myself.)</p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7174389075112234267" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7174389075112234267" id="v34303633690251490" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v34303633690251490" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7174389075112234267?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:722px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7174389075112234267" style="width:325px" target="_blank"><span>Watch on TikTok</span></a></blockquote><div> </div><p>However, it was when Alejandro &quot;pranked&quot; the sky that he became famous. His post went viral as the sky seemed to &quot;react&quot; to it, with the video garnered 46 million views. </p><p>“Nagkataon lang, isang take lang, tapos biglang kumidlat,&quot; he shared.</p><p>(It just happened, just one take, and then suddenly there was lightning.)</p><p>&quot;Bro had perfect timing,&quot; a user commented. </p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7423383846541872385" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7423383846541872385" id="v97826009780545860" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v97826009780545860" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7423383846541872385?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:704px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><div> </div><p>In addition to these, Alejandro also &quot;pranked&quot; the sun, his puppy and cat, their television, and the TikTok platform.</p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7430038956072389904" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7430038956072389904" id="v77763169010895060" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v77763169010895060" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7430038956072389904?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:704px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><div> </div><p>Netizens were surprised when he took his pranks internationally. Since then, content creators such as Mr. Beast, Joe Mele, and Pokimane have contacted him.</p><p>He said, &quot;legit po talaga,&quot; as netizens could not believe he had actually pranked the celebrities.</p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7464223835345145104" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7464223835345145104" id="v93925020706810750" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v93925020706810750" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7464223835345145104?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:722px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><div> </div><p>Alejandro also pranked Chinese-Canadian indie musician Yung Kai when he sang his hit song &quot;Blue&quot; like a bird, leaving many people with their jaws on the floor. </p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7467380544872008961" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7467380544872008961" id="v64490992690963280" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v64490992690963280" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7467380544872008961?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:722px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@_jepitot/video/7467380544872008961" style="width:325px" target="_blank"><span>Watch on TikTok</span></a></blockquote><div> </div><p>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. </p><div> </div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@ivanaalawi/video/7469012939601628421" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7469012939601628421" id="v43622293824960190" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v43622293824960190" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7469012939601628421?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-01T06%3A27%3A09.350631%3A017dc0ab-ce48-410d-b5ba-c42e92a02401%26action%3Dcorrect" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ivanaalawi/video/7469012939601628421" style="width:325px" target="_blank"><span>Watch on TikTok</span></a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>Alejandro also said he would collaborate face-to-face with other famous online personalities for his future content, not just on video calls. </p><p>&quot;Meron din mga upcoming na mga pasabog na contents. Hindi niyo pa alam kung sino talaga ako, di lang pranking alam ko,&quot; he said. </p><p>(There&#x27;s also upcoming amazing content. You don&#x27;t know who I really am yet, pranking is not the only thing I know.)</p><p>When asked to give advice to netizens this April Fools&#x27; Day, Alejandro said: &quot;Kung alam niyo nang below the belt, &#x27;wag niyo nang gawin. Always think first before you click.&quot;</p><p>(If you know it is below the belt, do not do it. Always think first before you click.)</p>

<p>Since then, content creators such as Mr. Beast, Joe Mele, and Pokimane have contacted him.</p>

Since then, content creators such as Mr. Beast, Joe Mele, and Pokimane have contacted him.

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Published Apr 01, 2025 02:53 PM PHT

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Updated Apr 15, 2025 08:20 PM PHT

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