What is accidental text on purpose examples?

Accidental text on purpose (ATOP) is a prank in which someone pretends to send a text message to the wrong person while actually intending to send it to the recipient. The purpose of ATOP is to create a humorous or awkward situation that makes the recipient feel confused or embarrassed.

Some examples of accidental text on purpose include:

  1. Sending a text to a friend that was meant for a crush, and then pretending to be embarrassed and apologizing for the mistake.

  2. Texting a coworker a message complaining about your boss, and then acting surprised when the boss responds, pretending to be the intended recipient.

  3. Pretending to accidentally text your mom a message that was meant for a friend, and then adding a fake follow-up text apologizing and telling your friend that you accidentally texted your mom.

  4. Texting your ex a message that was meant for a new partner, and then acting surprised when your ex responds, pretending to be the intended recipient.

ATOP can be a harmless and fun joke between friends, but it's important to make sure that the recipient is comfortable with the prank and that it doesn't cross any boundaries.