Kimmel uses California's drought as an excuse to recycle some amusing water pranks

Jimmy Kimmel doesn&#039;t let a good crisis go to waste — (Image credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

"We use a lot of water in California, to grow things like tomatoes and marijuana," Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday night's Kimmel Live. "But we waste a lot of water, and we all have to do our part," what with that terrible drought afflicting the Golden State. If you think this is leading up to an environmental lecture, remember, this is Kimmel. And if you are a fan of water-based pranks and bleeped-out swearing — and who isn't? — you could do worse than watching below. —Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.