They pretend to be a normal student until they "notice" something suspicious outside.
: A common format where the prank revolves around a social "fail" rather than a crime. How to Create Similar Content (Safely) Trolling Zoom Classes... But My Car Gets Stolen
Successful creators almost always use friends as "actors" to ensure no one is actually in danger. They pretend to be a normal student until
: A similar high-drama skit where the creator is "taken" during a call. Trolling Zoom Classes... But My Car Gets Stolen
The creator is seen "attending" the class from their car or a driveway.
You can find variations of these high-stakes "but then [X] happens" pranks on YouTube:
They drop the camera or leave it running while shouting about their car being taken, often involving loud background noises or "thieves" (friends) driving the car away.