{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}} {{short description|YouTube channel}} {{pp-pc1}} {{Infobox youtube channel | name = PrankvsPrank | logo = <!-- just the filename, without the File: or Image: prefix or enclosing brackets --> | logo caption = | image = Jeana Smith Jesse Wellens 2023 (cropped).png | image_upright = 1.2 | caption = Jennifer Smith and Jesse Wellens in 2023 | birth_name = Jesse Michael Wellens<br />Jennifer Smith<!-- only use if different from name --> | birth_date = <!-- {{birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{birth-date and age|birth date†}} --> | birth_place = | death_place = | alma_mater = | occupation = {{Flatlist| * Pranksters * comedians * vloggers}} | website = | youtube_handle = PrankvsPrank | youtube_display_name =

| youtube_years_active = 2007–present<ref>{{cite web|title=PrankvsPrank|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/PrankvsPrank/about|publisher=YouTube|access-date=September 29, 2013}}</ref> | youtube_genre = {{Hlist|Pranks|comedy}} | youtube_subscribers = 19.7 million (with both channels)<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | youtube_views = 4.9 billion (with both channels)<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | stats_update = February 2, 2017{{nu|date=October 2025}} }}

'''''PrankvsPrank''''', also known as ''PvP'', is a YouTube channel created by <!--Do not change or add alternative names unless you can provide a reliably published source -->Jesse Michael Wellens<ref>{{cite web|title=HULK DON'T LIKE SOCKS!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB-Be_yH2Yw#t=261s|publisher=BFvsGF|access-date=July 9, 2014}}</ref> and his then-girlfriend Jennifer "Jeana" Smith.<ref name="ABC">{{cite web|title=Prank Wars Online: Meet YouTube's 'Craziest Couple'|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/prank-wars-online-meet-youtubes-craziest-couple/story?id=15928929#.UKLtHuOe85Q|publisher=ABC News|author=Berman, John|date=March 28, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Huffpost">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/prank-vs-prank-teens-reac_n_2526921.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125090739/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/prank-vs-prank-teens-reac_n_2526921.html|archive-date=January 25, 2013|title='PrankvsPrank': Teens React To Hilarious Viral YouTube Series (VIDEO)|access-date=January 25, 2013|work=Huffington Post|first=Carolyn|last=Gregoire|date=January 22, 2013}}</ref> In 2007, the two began to play pranks on each other and post videos of the pranks on websites, eventually forming a channel on YouTube. They became one of the most-watched channels.<ref name=Huffington>{{cite web|title='PrankvsPrank': Teens React To Hilarious Viral YouTube Series (VIDEO)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/prank-vs-prank-teens-reac_n_2526921.html|website=Huffington Post|date=January 22, 2013 |access-date=July 27, 2015}}</ref> The channel has more than 1.8 billion video views and more than 10.2 million subscribers as of February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=PrankvsPrank|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/PrankvsPrank/about|publisher=PrankvsPrank|access-date=December 13, 2014}}</ref> After Wellens and Smith split in May 2016, Wellens became the sole user of the channel.

== History == [[File:Jeana smith jesse wellens.jpg|thumb|Jennifer Smith and Jesse Wellens at VidCon 2014|left]] Wellens had filmed Smith attempting the cinnamon challenge and posted a video on the Internet, starting the serial pranking of each other. The videos show how they prepare the pranks for each other and record their reaction afterwards.

In 2012, Wellens and Smith appeared as Spartan King Leonidas I and Queen Gorgo in the web series ''Epic Rap Battles of History'', in season two, episode 2 "Master Chief vs. Leonidas".<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Watercutter|first1=Angela|title=Video: Master Chief Faces Off Against Leonidas in Epic Rap Battle|url=https://www.wired.com/2012/02/master-chief-leonidas-epic-rap-battle/|access-date=December 13, 2014|magazine=Wired|date=February 1, 2012}}</ref>

On April 1, 2013, USA Today rated ''PrankvsPrank'' YouTube's best pranksters.<ref name="best pranksters">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/03/31/april-fools-pranks-video/2040085/|title=TV on the Web: YouTube's top 10 pranksters|publisher=USA Today|access-date=April 6, 2013|first1=Carly|last1=Mallenbaum|first2=Daniel|last2=Hurwitz| date=March 31, 2013}}</ref>

On September 25, 2013, Wellens (as "Chip Chocolate") released a rap song on iTunes called "Cookie Dance". Produced by Les Professionnels,<ref>{{cite news|last=Bonghi|first=Gabrielle|title=Philly producers Les Professionnels hit big time with viral hit 'Cookie Dance'|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/entertainment/music_nightlife/Les-Professionnels-hit-big-time-with-viral-hit--Cookie-Dance.html|access-date=December 13, 2014|work=Philadelphia Inquirer|date=November 21, 2013}}</ref> the song peaked at #68 on the UK Singles Chart and was number one in Sweden for a couple of weeks.<ref name="popwatch.ew.com">{{cite magazine|last=Highfill|first=Samantha|title=Chip Chocolate talks 'Cookie Dance', bathing in milk, and a rap battle with the Cookie Monster|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/11/15/chip-chocolate-cookie-dance/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=July 26, 2016|quote=I think the song is real big in Sweden right now. It was number one in Sweden for a while. When they dropped the song it was number one on the hip-hop charts in Sweden for at least a week or two.}}</ref><ref name="officialcharts">{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/chip%20chocolate/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005101147/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/chip%20chocolate/|archive-date=October 5, 2013|title=CHIP CHOCOLATE|publisher=The Official Charts Company|access-date=October 3, 2013}}</ref>

On September 17, 2015, PrankvsPrank won the Streamy Award for the Best Prank Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/5th-annual-nominees-winners/|title=5th Annual Winners & Nominees The Streamys|date=September 17, 2015|work=Streamys}}</ref>

In 2016, Wellens and Smith hosted a YouTube Red original series titled ''Prank Academy'', where they taught celebrities how to pull off pranks and graded the individual outcomes. The series premiered on March 30, 2016, and concluded on July 20, 2016.

On April 11, 2016, PrankvsPrank won the Shorty Award for the Best YouTube Ensemble.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ultimate YouTube Guide|url=http://www.ultimateyoutubeguide.com/|access-date=October 16, 2016}}</ref>

After Wellens and Smith split in May 2016, Wellens continued posting on ''PrankvsPrank'' as a solo effort, while Smith posted on ''BFvsGF''.

== BFvsGF == Smith and Wellens also have a channel on YouTube called '''''BFvsGF'''''. On ''BFvsGF'', they posted videos about their lives on a daily basis from 2012 until May 19, 2016.<ref name=ABC /> The videos often show them walking around Philadelphia, visiting New York City, or traveling with Contiki Tours. The videos also have frequent guest appearances by other YouTubers, including Louis Cole, Roman Atwood, Alli Speed, Andy Milonakis and Charles Trippy.

It was on this channel that Smith and Wellens introduced the character Chip Chocolate with the video "Fruit Assassin".<ref name="Social news daily">{{cite web|url=http://socialnewsdaily.com/19390/cookie-dance-is-weird-but-strangely-catchy/|title='Cookie Dance' Is Weird, But Strangely Catchy|publisher=Social News Daily|access-date=December 5, 2013|first=Melissa|last=Stusinski|date=November 13, 2013 }}</ref> ''BFvsGF'' has more than 9.3 million subscribers and 2.7 billion video views, as of February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=BFvsGF|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/BFvsGF/about|publisher=PrankvsPrank|access-date=July 9, 2013}}</ref>

On May 18, 2016, Wellens and Smith announced on ''BFvsGF'' they have decided to place their relationship on "hiatus" and they would be taking a break from vlogging for the foreseeable future. They cited relationship problems and stress from daily vlogging as factors for this break. Wellens announced he would be moving to New York, with Smith remaining in Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0KazRqIJ9U|title=A NEW CHAPTER|date=May 18, 2016|access-date=May 19, 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref>

On March 5, 2019, Smith announced that she will be launching an online talk show on ''BFvsGF'', titled ''Jenuine Talk'', where she will discuss various real-life topics with guest stars, having shot two episodes over the winter.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGxP9sCvsyM|title=My Biggest Reveal|date=March 5, 2019|access-date=March 6, 2019|via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award Show !Category !Result !Ref |- |2015 |Streamy Award |Best Prank Show |{{Won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/5th-annual-nominees-winners/|title=Streamy Awards: 5th Annual Winners & Nominees|website=www.streamys.org|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref> |- |2016 |Shorty Award |Best YouTube Ensemble |{{Won}} |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shortyawards.com/category/8th/youtube-ensemble|title=BEST YOUTUBE ENSEMBLE|website=shortyawards.com|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref> |}

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