Russia’s first manned space flight was basically a PR stunt
The “space race” of the 1950s and ’60s conjures up images of gleaming Sputnik satellites, Soviet scientists in crisp lab coats, and blazing rockets soaring into the sky. But the reality of the Soviet space program, which narrowly beat out the United States in delivering the first human spaceflight, was much more down-to-earth, writes John […]
Senate GOP Blocks Chuck Schumer’s Political Stunt on Bump Stock Ban
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) pushed for a unanimous vote to ban bump stocks in an effort to use Republican opposition to portray Republicans as supporting mass shooters, according to congressional sources. The opposition of just one Republican could block a unanimous vote, and Democrats could use that single Republican vote to argue […]
Giant dragon balloon spotted on Empire State Building for latest ‘Game of Thrones’ marketing stunt
On Sunday morning, a giant green dragon balloon appeared to be wrapped around the Empire State Building in the latest stunt to promote the upcoming second season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of Dragon. Shocking images of the giant creature began appearing on Sunday morning, the day after the Empire State Building promoted […]
Canadian city’s bizarre PR stunt to celebrate Pride Month goes viral after online ridicule: ‘Pathetic attempt at propaganda’
The official social media accounts of a Canadian city were ridiculed and forgotten after people realized their PR stunt was completely pointless. Fredericton’s social media team posted a message in support of Pride Month, accompanied by a video of a man who appears to be painting a crosswalk rainbow colors. “Downtown Fredericton looked a little […]
Republicans slam Biden border crackdown order as ‘political stunt,’ as Dem Texas mayor says it’s months too late
President Biden is set to announce an executive order on Tuesday that would allow him to close the U.S.-Mexico border if a certain number of migrant crossings occur per day, but critics argued Monday that it’s too little, too late. The order would bar illegal border crossers from applying for asylum if migrant contacts between […]
Homeowner fights knife-wielding, would-be burglar who escapes with stunt right out of ‘Batman’
A homeowner in Tacoma, Washington, was woken up just before midnight earlier this month by a loud bang that seemed to be coming from his roof. KCPQ-TV reported.. The homeowner went to see what was going on and saw someone trying to break into the home from a fourth-floor balcony, police said. Then things got […]
Political strategist reality-checks Biden campaign for stunt outside Trump’s trial: ‘Stupid mistake’
Career political strategist Karl Rove has accused the Biden campaign of “stupid mistakes.” The Biden campaign held a surprise press conference on Tuesday outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush money trial is taking place. The campaign employed actor Robert De Niro and two former Capitol Police officers who were on duty on January […]
Pentagon Tacitly Admits Biden’s Gaza Pier Stunt Is A Total Failure
It didn’t take long for the Pentagon to all but confirm that the temporary Gaza port constructed at the behest of President Biden is turning out to be a total disaster. The admission came during a Tuesday press conference, in which Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon’s spokesman, told reporters that none of the 569 […]
YouTube star Ben Schneider walks between abandoned LA skyscrapers in ‘scary’ stunt: video
A thrill-seeker was caught on video tightrope walking across two abandoned Los Angeles skyscrapers and is now being pursued by police. Using a slackline and wearing a safety harness, Ben Schneider slowly but surely walked across two graffiti-covered towers about 500 feet from the ground. According to KNBC. The 28-year-old managed to move from one […]
‘He’ll be missed’: Chris Pratt breaks silence after the death of his ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ stunt double
Actor Chris Pratt has finally broken his silence after learning of the death of stuntman Tony McFarr. The stuntman reportedly died on May 13 at his home outside Orlando, Florida. His family does not yet know the exact cause of death. new york post. “I’ll miss him when he’s gone.” Pratt shared: Statement on Instagram […]