Reminds me of the old 1950’s era prank of putting dog poop in a paper bag and lighting it in fire, then ring the doorbell then run off.
The home owner comes to the door, sees the bag on fire then starts stomping on it!.................
I do remember that.
Also the town I grew up in still had outhouses in the 50’s. A trick was to move it back a few feet right after dark, so when someone had to make a midnight run they’d fall into the crap hole.