A dribble glass is a drinking glass that has holes hidden in the etched design.

The purpose of a dribble glass is for pranks

Practical joke

A practical joke is a mischievous trick played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort. Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being fooled into handing over money or...

. When a person tilts the glass to take a drink from this glass, he ends up spilling the liquid on his clothing as the drink trickles through the holes.

The dribble glass was invented by S.S. Adams.

In April 2009, S.S. Adams Co. was acquired by Magic Makers, Inc.

External links

• Dribbleglass.com - Site inspired by this classic gag item, with a history of the invention of the dribble glass
• S.S. Adams Co. - Official site of S.S. Adams Co., the company founded by the inventor of the Dribble Glass