Calling your friends just to say goodnight might seem like a simple, old-fashioned gesture, but it unexpectedly turned into a viral and wholesome pranking trend on TikTok lately, as grown men are calling their hommies just to tell them "sweet dreams."

@makaylajaniecee @Kendrick | Nursing Student🩺 we can never be serious 😂😂😂 #fypシ #foryoupage #viral #trending #comedian #funny #couplecomedy #comedyvideo #homeboys #friend #goodnight #prank #prankvideo #prankcall ♬ original sound – Makayla Janiece ♡

The videos of men, usually husbands or dads, calling each other to wish them goodnight have flooded TikTok, Instagram and Twitter / X in recent weeks, inspiring hilarious and heartfelt moments of affection.

Here's all you need to know about the Calling Friends to Say Goodnight Prank and how to join the trend.

What Is The 'Calling Friends to Say Goodnight Prank'?

The simple yet humorous prank usually features men calling their friends unexpectedly to wish them goodnight while their partners often record the reactions.

TikToker @supremeralph23 posted one of the earliest videos related to the TikTok trend back on May 4th, 2025, which shows him calling several friends and telling them "goodnight" and "sweet dreams."

@supremeralph23 #fypシ #gamer #goodnight #goodnightguys #goodnighthomies #streamer #fyp ♬ original sound – Supreme Ralph

The trend quickly became popularized in the following weeks of May, gaining substantial participation after TikTok user @sammysweetheart0613 uploaded a video, titled "Told my husband to call one of his friends and tell them goodnight," recording her partner's interaction while his friend reacts with suspicion and worry after the "goodnight" and "sweet dreams" wishes.

The video quickly amassed over 11 million plays in less than a week, helping to spread it to new participants shortly after.

@sammysweetheart0613 #funny #grownman ♬ original sound – Sammy D

How To Do The 'Calling Friends to Say Goodnight' Prank?

To do this prank, you just need a close friend or a group of friends willing to participate (or be an unwilling participant). Most preferably, someone whom you don't call often, particularly at night, so that their reaction looks more genuine and surprising.

When you speak, keep the tone casual but sincere, don't let them hear you laugh and simply say "goodnight" and "sweet dreams" till your friend starts reacting to the unexpected interaction.

For instance, TikTok user @boofaf recorded her father calling an old-time friend, leading to the most wholesome laughs recorded in a short video.

@boofaf I’m crying #goodnight ♬ original sound – mayo

What Are Some Relevant 'Calling Friends to Say Goodnight' Examples?

@wendyxjason Goodnight trend had me balling – proud of our friends ❤️😭 #goodnighttrend #goodnightprank #fypシ ♬ original sound – WendyxJason

@vickiexxhyde they’re all the same person it’s scary #friends #friend #goodnight #night #bff #bf #bffs #nightcall ♬ original sound – Vickie

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For the full history of Calling Friends to Say Goodnight Prank, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.