The AnnoyingPCB lived up to its name. I bought it to prank a coworker, and let’s just say it got a much bigger reaction than I planned. Hiding it turned out to be trickier than expected. My brilliant plan to put it in the ceiling tiles went awry when it went on a nosedive and disappeared ten feet into the wall cavity.

Needless to say, I panicked a little. The beeping started funny, but the humour wore thin fast when my coworker realized it might be stuck for a very long time (the product description wasn’t kidding!). After a good eight months, we finally came up with a (somewhat ingenious) plan to fish it out with a magnet on a string. Success!

Retrieving it was an adventure in itself, but the prank itself was undeniably effective. Would I recommend it? Absolutely, but with a cautionary note. This device is a prank powerhouse but be prepared for the beeping to potentially last for a long time. Also, consider how easy it will be to retrieve if hidden in a tight space.

It might be a good idea to invest in some earplugs for yourself too, just in case the retrieval isn’t as smooth as mine!