Roughly nine years ago, Ashton Kutcher, mastermind of MTV's series, "Punk'd," delivered what would go down as one of the most carefully orchestrated pranks of all time. Kutcher hired actors to pose as the IRS, and together, they tricked a confused (and possibly stoned) Justin Timberlake into believing all of his valuables were being repossessed. The pained pop star came home to find a swarm of agents and helplessly whimpered over his devastating loss (relive that special moment here); it was glorious.
Since the network's reviving the hidden-camera show next year, we started thinking about other personalities we'd like to see punk'd. Check out our list below, then be sure to tune in for a first look of the new season on Dec. 31 during the live "NYE in NYC 2012" special.
Olivia Palermo
"The City"
This fashion-forward socialite-turned-journalist-turned-model is not one for being misled, which is why seeing the former face of ELLE.com get thrown for a loop is so absolutely perfect. 'Liv doesn't strike us as the malleable type, so this one would certainly take some plotting.
Pauly D
"Jersey Shore"
The Seaside kids have a thing for prank wars, (remember Angelina's pillow present in Miami?), so the DJ would definitely appreciate the efforts of the "Punk'd" creative team. But what makes Pauly unique is that we've never seen him shed a tear. Sure, we've watched him bug out and scream at his roommates for acting like imbeciles, and he appeared to be on the verge of a breakdown when he overdid it at the tanning salon, but don't you kinda wanna see him wail, if just once?
Sadie Saxton
"Awkward."
Sadie is the ultimate mean girl--some might even call her a byotch. She spent most of her free time scheming ways to ruin Jenna's life, so turning things around and outfoxing the high-school bully would be a grand achievement.
Zach
"Real World: San Diego"
This brawny Southern boy may have exposed his gentle side to Ashley, but she's the only one in the SD house that got to see another part of the rigid cowboy. What better way to round out his tough personality than with a rowdy gag that leaves his smooth face coated in salty tears?
Kelly Cutrone
"The City"
The all-black-clad CEO of People's Revolution presumably never gets outsmarted, which is why she simply NEEDS to be! The author of "If You Have To Cry, Go Outside" would surely be put to the test if someone were to play a mean joke on her!
+ Which MTV alum would you love to see on "Punk'd"? Sound off in the comments and let us know!