Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Competition, game & elimination systems · Working

Prank format

Also called: prank show

ELI5

A comedy format built around deliberately engineered deceptions or surprises.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the prank format will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Prank format” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.