Pranksters' hilarious disguise fail at Black Panther movie goes viral

The pranksters posed as an Inspector Gadget lookalike. Photo / Twitter

Two friends have attempted the ultimate in classic gags by dressing as one extremely tall man in a bid to score a two-for-one ticket at a movie theatre in Russia.

And while they failed to convince ticket sellers, they've certainly won fans online.

The internet pranksters sat one a-top the other's shoulders and donned a large trench coat and fedora in an attempt to get two Black Panther tickets for the price of one.

We tried getting the two for one special at black panther. The manager was not having it. pic.twitter.com/Ktqsuh7s3m

— Pillsbury (@stevelikescups) February 16, 2018

Onlookers filmed the brazen pair as they stood teetering in the large coat as queued outside the ticket office.

Despite the laughter and a gathering crowd, the towering character kept composure and approached the cashier.

But staff were not so impressed and the tall patron was turned away, denied the request for a single ticket to the Marvel movie.

However, Twitter was full of support for the prank with one user stating: "If I was working there I would have totally given you the ticket for the effort haha."

If I was working there I would have totally given you the ticket for the effort haha

— Marcelo De Casas (@marcelodecasas) February 17, 2018

If I was a bystander I would have paid just for the effort 😂

— IDC KOBE BETTER (@TroyKeywon) February 17, 2018

Where is the fun in the world. If I’m the manager, I’m treating you both fir your creativity. If I’m just there as a customer!, I’m buying you guys tickets!

— Rick Singer (@ricksinger) February 18, 2018

Footage of the two-for-one attempt has already clocked up over eight million views in just 72 hours.

Here's the full video hahaha #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/SFlJ7o9b3i

— Pillsbury (@stevelikescups) February 17, 2018