39 Hateful Hoaxes
From Fake Vampire News to YouTube Death Hoaxes:
Meghan Young — Oct 23, 2009 — Pop Culture
With the Balloon Boy still taking flight across all media channels, I’ve decided to compile a cluster of past hateful hoaxes TrendHunter.com has featured. Making headlines or making money, hoaxes will never cease to occur. But with our obsessive need for scandalous news, we are giving, at least some of these deceivers, exactly what they want. Bad publicity is still publicity, right?
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Video of Banksy's Paris Hilton Hoax
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Morbid Candy
The Chocolate Newborn Hoax
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Black Friday Ad Hoaxes
Best Buy, Future Shop, Circuit City Gift Card Email
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Endangered Hair Color Hoaxes
Redheads Going Extinct?
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Fake Vampire News
Twilight Filipino Adaptation is a Hoax
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Hoax Hotelicopters
Faux Flying Hotel Sends Bloggers Who Don't Fact Check Into a Frenzy
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$12000 Cash Only Meal?
The Suffolk Kitchen Knish Hoax
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Suggestive Weight Loss Products
Is the Shake Weight Real, or Just a Well-Executed Hoax?
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Hoax Hacks
Skullphone Fakes Digital Billboard Hijack
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Guerrilla Marketing Gone Bad
Boston Hoax Turns Into Million Dollar Mishap
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Serero Eiffel Tower Extension (UPDATE)
Le Grande Hoax
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Mega Hoaxes
Biggest Drawing is a Fake
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Viral Hoaxes as Art
Gallery Sells Prints of $999.99 iPhone App
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Fake Memoirs
Herman Rosenblat's Holocaust Love Story Exposed as a Hoax
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Engadget Hoax Drives Apple Stock Down $4 Billion
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Cooking With Cellphones
Popcorn Popping Is Another Hoax
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Cyborg Photography
Is The EyeCamera 4.1 With Wink and Shoot A Hoax?
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Publicity Stunt Fails
Balloon Boy Saga Becomes the Falcon Heene Hoax
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Inked Organs
Surgery to Tattoo Beating Hearts is a Hoax
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Viral Hoaxes
Lost Brazilian Tribe Not Real
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USB Pregnancy Tests
The p-Teq Hoax
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Ancient Prank Texts?
The Voynich Manuscript Could Be The Hoax of the Century
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Infect Your PC
Hundreds Click on Hoax Google Adsense Virus
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Viral Career Hoaxes
"Best Job in the World" is a Fake Job in Alaska
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Get Paid To Lose Weight
Hoax Website Offers $100 Per Pound
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Global Warming A Hoax?
GM's Bob Lutz Talks To Colbert
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UPDATE: Cooking Eggs with Mobile Phones a Hoax
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YouTube For Hoax Debunking
Is Big Brother Watching? Hidden Camera In Digital TV Converter
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Big Brand Hoaxes
BMW Dog Zapper
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Email Hoaxes As Stories
‘Cry for Help: 36 Scam email messages from Africa'
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Virus Gullibility
If Conficker Worm is Not An April Fool's Hoax, 15 Million PCs Could be Inf
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Powdered Celebrity Skin
Famous Stardust (Hoax)
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Viral Newspapers Hoaxes
1.2 Million 'New York Times' Fakes Handed Out
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New Google Engine Predicts Future Searches
gDay MATE (HOAX)
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Giant Public Turkey Stuffing
The 55 Ft Bird Basting Hoax
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McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Squeezable Dumpling Collectibles
The Mystery Squishy Dumpling is an In-Demand Viral Sensation
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Intermarché’s “Le mal aimé” Ad Was Made by an 80-Person Team
Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets
Bouqs’ Spooky Collection Brings Halloween Charm to Floral Design
Crime-Inspired Beauty Mockumentaries
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Vandals Explores Chaos at the Sink
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Spooky Dating-Inspired Candies
Sweethearts Launched Ghosted Sweethearts for Halloween
One-Hour Diaper Tests
Huggies' Expensive $h*t Showcased the Strength of Its Blowout Protection
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
Scary Ketchup Expiry Campaigns
Heinz's ‘Expired Sauce Hunt’ Reminds Consumers to Clear the Fridge
Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials
Oriental Trading Creative Decor Options
Immersive Horror Games
Eyes Never Wake's Monster Sees Players Through Their Webcam
Telenovela-Inspired Safety Videos
Philippine Airlines Unveiled 'Care That Comes From The Heart’
Anthropomorphic Bell Mascots
Bellboy is Hotels.com’s Newest Ambassador
Humorous Content Generators
Incorrect Quote Generator Creates Funny AI-Powered Character Dialogues
Beloved Mascot-Powered Anniversary Events
The Goodyear Blimp Celebrates 100 Years
Live-Printed Billboards
HP Showed Off the Power of Its Smart Tank Printers One A4 Sheet at a Time
Candy Collector Robots
Airheads' Decoy Boy is the First Robotic Trick-or-Treat Sidekick
Offbeat Bath Bombs
The Da Bomb Extreme Collection Includes a Pickle Bomb and a Hair Ball
Horror Franchise Soda Ranges
These Fanta Sodas Showcase Horror Film Characters
Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
Hockey Puck Prank Mail
The Puck Drop Lets Senders Mail Anonymous Messages on Real Pucks
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Collectible-Inspired Chocolates
A Viral Monster Plush Inspired Palm Bites’ New Confections
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Anthropomorphic Hair Ads
Hair Ballad is Manscaped's First Super Bowl Commercial
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Entertainment Insight Platforms
Celebs Bucks Delivers Celebrity News And Net Worth Insights
Nightmarish Mobile Campaigns
Liquid Death Created the Cellphone Bill Character for Boost Mobile
Pet-Finding Billboards
Hrvatski Telekom Created Scented Billboards That Attract Lost Dogs
Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids Presents a 15-Foot Inflatable for Hidden Treats
Gen Alpha Animated Toy Promotions
MrBeast Launches YouTube Shorts Series to Drive Toy Sales
Developing Universal Artificial Blood
The Team at Nara Medical University are Developing HbVs
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
Project Yellow Light's 'Love Story' Is a Wake-Up Call
Revived 90s Commercials
Gushers' FruitHead Short Horror Film Reimagines a Nostalgic Ad
Anti-Counterfeit Campaigns
This Vaseline Nigerian Prince Campaign Warns Against Fake Products
Spooky Bubble Baths
Mr. Bubble Dropped a Fun, Festive Collection of Halloween Bubble Bath Products
Spoof Pet Product Collections
Dyson Beauty Teased a Dedicated Dyson Beauty Pet Range
Spooky Advent Calendars
Igloo Books Launches a New Storybook Advent Calendar With Disney
Multipurpose Beauty Booster Campaigns
The Many-Trick Pony Features a Horse Voiced by Rebecca Black
AI Writing Parody Tools
BadWriterGPT Deliberately Impairs Content to Signal Human Authenticity
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Humorous Content Generators
AI Roast Generator Delivers Instant Witty Comebacks and Roasts
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Spooky Nail Polish Sets
Beetles Gel Polish's Scream on Halloween Gift Box is a Special Collectible
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots
Bull Airs Introduces the New Yancy Street Stompers
Nostalgic Looping Video Apps
The Divine App Revives Six-Second Loop Video Sharing
Provocative Website Roasting Bots
Destroy My Startup From shipordie.club Critiques New Sites
Fake Message Generators
Phone Gags Creates Realistic Fake Texts and Shareable Screens
Global Misinformation Campaigns
Reuters Utilizes AI for 'Pure News, Straight from the Source'
Shark-Themed Balloon Collections
PartyWoo Debuts the Baby Shark All-In-One Balloon Collection
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
AI-Powered Hip-Hop Culture Websites
MTB Entertainment Recently Launched Hip Hop Corners
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
AI Video Makers
Hugsy Lets Users Create Personalized AI-Generated Videos Instantly
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
Ai-Powered Parody Chatbots
The Humane League Launches the Customer DisService Campaign
Whimsical Home Tours
The Pillsbury Doughboy Lists His House on Zillow for a 60th-Anniversary
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms
Pluto TV Announced 'Holidays are Brutal' Rage Rooms
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Creator-Boosting Platform Features
The YouTube Hype Feature Boosts Smaller Creators in Explore
DIY Bagel Bouquets
Einstein Bros. Bagels Created a Tutorial for Building an Edible "Bro-quet"
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Hazardous Virtual Candy Stores
Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy Launched a Storefront in Roblox
Mashup Halloween Bath Products
Lush's Monster Mashup Range Features Mix-and-Match Designs
Bath Bomb Advent Calendars
The Momcozy × BIG HUGS 14-Day Advent Calendar Supports Seasonal Comfort
Storybook Travel Agencies
Dr. Seuss Travel Agency Turns Classic Books into Imaginary Destinations
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Collectible Halloween-Themed QSR Toys
The Burger King Scooby-Doo Toys Come in Six Styles
Real-Time Alert Tools
HN Alerts Sends Instant Notifications For Trending Hacker News Posts
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
Cheeky Valentine's Day Initiatives
Buldak Debuts the Collaborative Hotter Than My Ex Campaign
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Whimsical Surprise Dolls
The Wicked Ozian Balloons Reveal Shares One of Five Characters
Collaborative Anime Jewelry
Flaire & Co. Launched its Anime-Inspired 'The Halloweeb Collection'
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Horrific Beer-Themed Comics
Garage Beer and Illustrator Tim Jacobus Partnered for Garage Fear
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Features Art the Clown
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Creative Experiment Sites
WorldsWorstWebsite.lol Explores Intentional Bad Designs Online
Curated Horror Subscriptions
the Tales of the Weird Subscription Offered Eerie Stories
Transparent Hiring Platforms
Ghost Jobs Brings Transparency And Accountability To The Job Market
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Personal Deepfake Avatar Features
YouTube Announces Face Swap Avatars in Creator Studio
Blogging Resource Hubs
VIP Blogging Resources Offers Essential Templates And Tools For Blogging
Animated Eye Health Campaigns
Prevent Blindness Debuts the Multimedia Best Eyes for Life Campaign
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars
The 13 Nights of Halloween Advent Calendar Builds Excitement
Misinformation Detection Tools
Conspiracy Hunter Analyzes Content To Identify Myths And Bias
Custom Storytelling Audios
'Fairy Tales Narrated With Your Voice' Brings Magic to Bedtime Stories
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
Lunar Celebration Crafts
Tesco's Lunar New Year Print Campaign Includes a Fold-Your-Own Horse
Technology Content Platforms
HackerNoon Offers 100k+ Tech Stories To Read, Write And Learn
Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries
The Worst Children’s Library Highlights Harmful Content
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Icon-Backed Blimp Tours
Ice Cube and Goodyear Announce a Blimp Partnership for the Rapper's Tour
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Uncharted Web Journeys
'Visit a Random Website' Sends You to Unexpected Corners of the Internet
Paranormal Mapping Platforms
Ghost Town Lets You Track and Share Paranormal Events Worldwide
Boldly Humorous Holiday Campaigns
MyRegistry.com Debuts 'It's NOT the Thought That Counts'
Child Abuse-Preventing Campaigns
Prevent Child Abuse America Launches an Important Initiative
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Text Satire Generators
SatirifyMe Turns Ordinary Text Into 18th-Century-Style Satirical Wit
Social Bio Generators
Bio Cringe Creates Humorous And Exaggerated Social Media Bios
Bias Disruption Platforms
Newzentropy Optimizes News To Challenge Biases And Expand Perspectives
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Media Management Simulators
The Hamburg Times Lets You Build, Publish, And Scale A Newspaper
Decentralized News Aggregators
Stringer News Provides Unbiased Summaries and Article Bias Analysis
Custom News Feeds
AnythingFeed Lets You Build And Share Custom News Feeds Together Today
Online Discourse Simulations
Dead Internet Simulates How Bots Can Shape Online Conversations
Timed Math Competitions
I Hate Math Powers Timed Global Math Challenges With Leaderboards Play
Personalized Holiday Videos
Naughty or Nice Video Creates Santa Videos With Photos And Facts
HIV Stigma-Addressing Films
Casey House Released the Big Fucking Deal Short Film
Canned Pasta Water Pranks
Eat Wasted Teased a Canned Pasta Water as a Way to Reduce Water Waste
Email Verification Tools
Heybounce.io Improves Deliverability With Fast Email Verification
Factual Headline Generators
Headline Cleaner Turns Clickbait Into Informative Headlines
Personal Audio News
Hypermedia Play News Delivers Tailored, Instant Audio News Stream
AI-Powered Scam Alerts
Meta Launches Scam Protection Features Across Its Social Platforms
Social Celebration Trackers
Hurrayy Helps Track Birthdays and Stay Connected with Reminders
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement