publicity stunt
planned event to gain the attention of the mass media in order to spread one's message
Computer tan hoax
2009 internet hoax
Transcontinental Express
passenger rail transportation in the United States
balloon boy hoax
2009 event
Global Oreo Vault
2020 Nabisco publicity stunt
Crash at Crush
1896 rail crash publicity stunt in Texas, USA
Monster Pig
giant pig
friendly political wager
symbolic sports bet between politicians representing local teams