--- title: Baby Pranks Dad, Cries, Laughs When He Clips Toenails description: Baby appears to cry then laugh in prank on dad clipping its toenails canonical: https://time.com/4033368/baby-prank-nails-clipped-laughs-cries/ author: Olivia B. Waxman article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-09-14T16:21:12.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:48:08.184Z og:title: Baby Pranks Dad, Cries, Laughs When He Clips Toenails og:description: Baby appears to cry then laugh in prank on dad clipping its toenails og:url: https://time.com/4033368/baby-prank-nails-clipped-laughs-cries/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Baby Pranks Dad, Cries, Laughs When He Clips Toenails twitter:description: Baby appears to cry then laugh in prank on dad clipping its toenails twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Watch This Adorable Baby Nail a Fake Cry to Prank Her Dad ## Video: 5 Elements of A Viral Video [Watch (HLS stream): 5 Elements of A Viral Video](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/vgQtqA8c.m3u8) (1:31)  _Published 2015-06-22. 5 Elements of A Viral Video_  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Sep 14, 2015 4:21 PM UTC  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Sep 14, 2015 4:21 PM UTC Marcelinha Dos Santos Iwama from São Bernardo do Campo in São Paulo, Brazil, uploaded a [video to Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priscila.s.iwama/videos/10204886348423453/) that appears to show her baby pretending to cry — before dissolving into giggles — whenever her husband tries to clip the youngster’s nails. The dad jumps every time the adorable baby pulls this “prank” (as it’s being called on the Internet), but then even he starts laughing hysterically. The video has racked up more than 25.3 million views since it was posted on September 5 and nearly two million views on YouTube since it was posted on September 7. ### Baby Beckham Meet [**Baby Beckham**](http://instagram.com/baby.beckham), a gorgeous (and ultra-fluffy) Samoyed who spends his days hiking and going for dips in cold mountain streams. Follow him for a nonstop adventure, but beware that you’ll probably get jealous of his life. ### Ginny [**Ginny**](http://instagram.com/ginny%5Fjrt/) the Jack Russell Terrier has a wide range of interests, including frolicking, playing, eating treats and, most importantly, napping. ### Major [**Major**](http://instagram.com/majortheyorkie/) the Yorkshire Terrier knows how to kick back, relax, and just enjoy life. ### Lucielle Bull Want to see beautifully composed portraits of a stunning bulldog? Then follow [**Lucy**](http://instagram.com/lucyfarted/). Sadly, her photos aren’t terribly frequent, but they’re always worth the wait. ### Harry [**Harry**](http://instagram.com/harrythedowniepug/) lives in Sweden with his mom, who uses Instagram to document his “pug life.” This mostly includes eating, sleeping, competing with babies for attention, investigating American pop culture, and striking out with the ladies. ### Marnie With 1.7 million Instagram followers, [**Marnie**](http://instagram.com/marniethedog) the 12-year-old Shih Tzu is a true Internet star. She’s known for her tilted head and her perpetually lolling tongue. ### Menswear Dog [**Menswear Dog**](http://instagram.com/mensweardog) (real name: Bodhi) is an exceptionally handsome Shiba Inu with a better wardrobe than anyone you know. ### Chloe [**Chloe**](https://instagram.com/chloetheminifrenchie/) is tiny, adorable and fashionable. And, as a French Bulldog, she is very in touch with her roots. ### Dean the Basset [**Dean**](https://instagram.com/deanthebasset/) is known for his gloriously long ears, his deep love for lounging, and his emotive eyes. ### Lilly, Silas and Gustav For some true diversity, follow these pups: [**Lilly**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless) is a Pekingese/terrier mix and [**Silas**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless) is a Chinese Crested. As a bonus, you’ll also get to know a hairless cat named [**Gustav**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless). ### Burrito This is a corgi puppy. Named [**Burrito**](https://instagram.com/burrito%5Fthe%5Fcorgi/). He is perfect. ### Doug the Pug [**Doug the Pug**](https://instagram.com/itsdougthepug/) is the self-declared King of Pop Culture, and once you start following him, you’ll see why. He frequently recreates scenes from your favorite TV shows, eats your favorite foods, and sometimes poses with your favorite celebrities. ### Toby [**Toby**](https://instagram.com/tobypuff/), also known as Tobypuff, is a remarkably fluffy chow. You’ll see him do things like learning how to swim, romping around beautiful gardens, and desperately trying to befriend other dogs. ### Snowy [**Snowy**](https://instagram.com/snowyfoxterrier/) is a wire fox terrier with boundless energy and extraordinary cuteness. Because he’s only 3 months old, you’ll watch him grow up — and navigate the world of obedience school. ### Rufio [**Rufio**](https://instagram.com/lil%5Frufio/?hl=en) is a Pomsky, which is a Pomeranian Husky mix. And oh, what a beautiful mix that is. Sometimes you’ll see Rufio doing typical dog activities like climbing into the dishwasher; other times you’ll see him lounging at a beach resort. ### Corgnelius and Stumphrey [**Corgnelius and Stumphrey**](https://instagram.com/corgnelius) (also known by their nicknames, Corgi and Stump Stump) are two corgi brothers living in Los Angeles. After following these two, you’ll quickly see how much they love each other and how cute they are when they play together. ### Maru [**Maru**](http://instagram.com/marutaro), a very fluffy and very smiley Shiba Inu from Japan, brings joy to his 1.9 million Instagram followers every day. 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