12 Cordially Trolly Moments in Political History
Ah, the world of politics! It is a strange and mysterious place, full of intrigue and drama. It is also the source of some of the most bizarre and hilarious pranks ever pulled. From the strange and unlikely expletive acrostic sent by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, to the giant balloon of London Mayor Sadiq Khan wearing a yellow bikini, to the Texas lawmaker who praised the Boston Strangler for his "unusual methods of controlling the population," the political world has seen its fair share of outrageos pranks.
In this list, we will explore 12 strange, little-known political pranks that have been pulled over the years. From the infamous Watergate scandal to the more light-hearted stunts of Dick Tuck and RTMark, these pranks are sure to make you laugh and shake your head in disbelief. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed by the strange and wonderful world of political pranks.
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Schwarzenegger’s "unlikely" acrostic.
Wolverine’s secrets revealed ... or not.
Library and Archives Canada
Vader denied his right to vote.
Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters (via The Independent)
Senator Thurmond’s 24-hour marathon.
LBJ’s snake prank backfires.
RTMark declares the end of the WTO.
Egg-throwing chaos ensues.
Sunshine Seeds/Shutterstock,
Aleksandar Grozdanovski/Shutterstock
Baby Khan
Tuck’s "Fortunate" idea.
California Institute of Technology/Wiki Commons,
Kira_Yan/Shutterstock
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nixon’s "Canuck" trickery.
Bettmann Archive/Wiki Commons,
Department of Defense/Wiki Commons
Controlling the population indeed.
Associated Press
