Variations
As a prank or form of bullying, there are a number of variants to the normal wedgie. It is impractical to list every variant, as the names and processes can be rather subjective; however, there are a few better-known variants.
- The Melvin is a variant where the victim's underwear is pulled up from the front, to cause injury, or, at least, severe pain to the victim's genitals. The female variant is sometimes called a Minerva.
- The Atomic Wedgie entails hoisting the waistband of the receiver's underwear up and over their head. This form is the title character's signature prank from The Mask: The Animated Series.
- The Hanging Wedgie is a variant in which the victim is hung from his or her underwear, elevated above the ground.
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