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Will Forte faked his own death at 14 to prank his mom: 'It was the worst thing'

Will Forte recalls learning an important life lesson after faking his own death at 14 to prank his mom: 'Not everything is funny.'

Before Saturday Night Live or Last Man on Earth, Forte tested his comedic sensibilities on his unsuspecting parents. While fending off the show's signature spicy wings, Forte was asked to recall the best prank he ever pulled on his parents. His SNL costar Rachel Dratch was the one to recount the story to Vulture, explaining that Forte had asked his father what he wanted for Christmas, and his dad said he'd be happy with anything but a bathrobe.

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