Not sure 'prankster' is the appropriate translation of what he said, which is more demeaning. He called them "plaisantins" and "guignols". Perhaps jokers, clow

Not sure 'prankster' is the appropriate translation of what he said, which is more demeaning. He called them "plaisantins" and "guignols". Perhaps jokers, clowns, fools would be better to convey that what he said is really a 'polite' insult.