Ep 15. Puncture Perfect
- TV14
- May 29, 2014
- 20 min
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In this episode of Impractical Jokers, titled "Puncture Perfect", the four jokers - Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr - are up to their usual antics, inflicting embarrassment and discomfort on unsuspecting strangers.
The first challenge of the episode involves Joe, who must pose as a massage therapist and perform a massage on an unwilling participant who has a fear of being touched. Joe struggles to keep a straight face as he attempts to calm down the nervous participant and complete the massage. Next up, Sal has to convince people to give him money for a charity that doesn't actually exist, with the added twist of having to wear a ridiculous outfit while doing so.
The third challenge is perhaps the most physically demanding of the episode, as Q and Murr are tasked with playing a game of "human hockey" - with one of them serving as the puck. They must slide across the ice rink floor while the other jokers use hockey sticks to propel them around. The resulting falls and tumbles are both amusing and cringe-worthy to watch.
The episode's final challenge takes place at a bike store, where Q and Murr take turns pretending to be sales associates. The catch is that they must spout out nonsensical advice and recommendations to customers, such as suggesting that a bike would be great for cooking dinner or insisting that helmets aren't necessary for safe riding. The reactions of the customers are priceless, as they struggle to make sense of the bizarre sales pitches they're being given.
Throughout the episode, the jokers also check in with each other via hidden earpieces, allowing them to suggest additional embarrassing actions or phrases to add to the challenges. And as always, at the end of each challenge, one of the jokers is deemed the loser and must face a humiliating punishment. Without giving anything away, let's just say that the punishment in this episode is particularly hilarious (and possibly quite painful).
Overall, "Puncture Perfect" is a classic episode of Impractical Jokers, featuring a range of creative challenges and plenty of laughs. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy seeing the jokers at their best (or worst, from the perspective of the unsuspecting public).