HumorAI on Instagram: "Read their full story 👇 Impractical Jokers began as a simple idea between four lifelong friends from Staten Island: Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q” Quinn, and James “Murr” Murray. They grew up together, bonded over comedy, and later formed a troupe called The Tenderloins, performing sketches wherever they could. Their big break came when truTV gave them a chance to turn their friendship into a hidden-camera show. The concept was simple but risky: dare each other to emba