Stand-up comedian Theo Von found himself at the center of an unexpected and viral prank during Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. The prank came courtesy of YouTube star and former WWE personality, Logan Paul, who recorded the incident and posted it online for millions of followers to see. The situation quickly escalated when Von claimed that the Paul brothers, Logan and Jake, had pranked him. What followed was a back-and-forth exchange of words and videos between Von and Logan Paul, each defending their actions.
The incident occurred when Von attended the inauguration ceremony alongside Logan Paul, his brother Jake, and their mother. Despite the serious nature of the event, the prank unfolded in the most unexpected of ways—through a malfunctioning chair. Von’s chair broke before the ceremony even started, and as he settled into the seat, Logan Paul, who was filming everything, captured the moment. The footage quickly went viral once Paul posted it on social media, drawing a wave of attention from both fans and critics alike.
In his response to the video, Von didn’t hold back, expressing his dissatisfaction with the prank. “Wasn’t an accident. Paul kids thought it was [funny] to mess with the chair. There’s a time and a place, ya know. L,” Von wrote, hinting that the situation had been deliberately staged to mock him. His frustration with the prank seemed genuine, with the comedian emphasizing that the moment was not the appropriate time for such antics, especially at a highly publicized event like the inauguration.
Logan Paul, however, wasn’t about to let the matter rest. He took to social media with a video response, defending his actions and explaining the context behind the chair incident. “Theo Von knowingly sat in a broken, busted-a** chair before the inauguration even started, and we even pointed it out to him,” Paul said. He further claimed that several others, including racing icon Danica Patrick and Kyle Forgeard from NELK, had also noticed the broken chair before the ceremony. Logan maintained that the prank was harmless, stating that he simply filmed the moment and posted it online because he thought it was funny.
Despite the lighthearted nature of the exchange, the viral incident has led to a larger conversation about the boundaries of pranking, especially in high-profile situations. While Logan Paul’s followers might have found the moment amusing, Theo Von’s reaction highlights the discomfort that can arise when pranks go too far. As both sides continue to share their versions of the story, one thing is clear—the chair prank at the inauguration ceremony will not be forgotten anytime soon.
Whether it was an innocent joke or an intentional prank, the exchange between Von and the Paul brothers has left a lasting impact on social media, fueling debates over the nature of humor, respect, and timing in today’s digital age.
