The recent Reza Aslan interview by 'Fox News' anchor Lauren Green was definitely uncomfortable. Repeatedly questioning Aslan's interest and credentials for writing a book on Christianity while being a practicing Muslim created tension during the interview that is making it more than buzzworthy. The interview is a good example of the importance of doing quality research before interviewing someone.
Even with the Reza Aslan interview being a viral hit for its negative outcome, it definitely inspires a look at some of those bizarre media situations that have sprung up over the years. When the lights go on and the cameras are running live, you're looking at a scenario that can immediately turn bad at any moment. From weather reporters being blown away while covering hurricanes to amazingly done satirical reports from 'The Onion,' all of these noteworthy situations have inspired a wealth of different emotions.
69 Bizarre Media Situations

66
Twitpics as News
Haiti Earthquake Pictures Hit Twitter Before Traditional News

65
Flipping-Off Leader Ads
The Reporters Without Borders 2013 Campaign Addresses Controversial Issues

64
Political Tape Ad
Silencing Bush, Chávez, Sócrates & Berlusconi
63
Gas Prices Causing People to Strip and Get Shot
62
Political SNL Parodies II
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Katie Couric
61
Political Fashion Analysts
Nina Garcia Hates Sarah Palin Glasses
60
Hip-Hop News Parodies
‘Auto-Tune the News' Lampoons Carrie Prejean & Other Headlines
59
Presidential Reporting Campaigns
The CNN Foreign Politics Ads are 'Live From the Source'
58
Nonsensical News Captions
Ian Collins Adds Surreal Captions to Random News Images
57
Faux Magazine Hero Covers
These Avengers Magazines Will Interest Comic Book Fans
56
Viral Presidential Duets
Barry's First Duet With Obama Girl Rocks
55
Ultra Sarcastic Political Ads
McCains' "Hot Chicks Dig Obama" Campaign
54
High-End Imposter Pranks
A Psy Impersonator Tricked the Organizers of Cannes Film Festival 2013
53
Cheesy Therapy
Does the Puzzling Lindsey Vonn Topfen Cheese Remedy Actually Work?
52
Television Caption Fails
Computer Mistakes Make for Viral Laughs
51
Money-Covering Crises Ads
The Amnesty International France Campaign Promotes Personal Donations
50
Wall Street Pranks
Jokers Make Light of Bankruptcy on CNN
49
Presidential Reporter Ads
The CNN News 'Live from the Source' Campaign Delivers a Fresh Message
48
Meme-Worthy News Stories
Crasher Squirrel Goes Viral, Gets a Feature on CNN
47
Perverse Censorship Campaigns
The Reporters Without Borders 2011 Ads are Easily Misinterpreted
46
Publicity Stunt Fails
Balloon Boy Saga Becomes the Falcon Heene Hoax
45
Hilarious Periodical Photo Bombs
An Anonymous Photographed Transit Passengers with Celebrity Faces
44
Science Of Bad Pizza Toppings
The Onion Research Project
43
Political YouTube Pranks
Nancy Pelosi's Rick Roll + Senate and House Launch Own Channels
42
Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
41
Ignorant Wartime Ads
The Reporters Without Borders Campaign Encourages Intaking of Information
40
Cheeky Boy Scouts
Tweens Offer Free Breast Exams
39
Photoshopping For Evil: Fox News Makes NY Times Reporters Ugly
38
Auto-Tuned Political Tirades
The Col. Gaddafi Viral Music Video Parody Gets Attention
37
Auto-Tuned News Story Virals
The Antoine Dodson Story Gets a Musical Makeover
36
Fake Punditry
The Onion News Network Demystifies Reality Shows and the Science of Skank
35
Hilarious Weather Stunts
This Fake Sandstorm by Romanian Reporter Adrian Boioglu is Full of Fail
34
Interviews via Hologram
Will.i.am Beamed Onto CNN To Talk Obama
33
Bizarre Newspaper Ads
The Metro Everyday Nonsense Campaign Explains Strange Situations
32
News Anchor Dance Parties
WGN's Weekend Team Busts a Move
31
Political Pundit Parodies
Lil' Bill O'Reilly
30
Singing Gas Patron Videos
This Gas Pump Karaoke Clip Shows How Customers Sing for Free Gas
29
Live Revolutions on Twitter
With All Media Channels Blocked, Moldova Shows Conflict on Interne
28
Interactive Front Page Ads
This Ad by the Life Insurance Company Prudential Uses Social Media
27
Elvish Climate Predictions
The Middle-earth Weather Forecast Reports on Hobbiton
26
Politically Charged Pop Parodies
Wrong Direction Sing for Mitt Romney's Full Disclosure
25
President Mash-Up Videos
The Obama Singing LMFAO Clip is Hilarious
24
Musical Political Debate Parodies
Auto-Tuned US Presidential Debate is Hilarious and Entertaining
23
Innovative News Placement in Ads
CNN's Advernewsment
22
Skeptical Media Graphs
The 'How Does the American Public Rate News Media' Chart is Distrustful
21
Reporters as Shooting Targets
'Journalists Are Targets' by Ryan Teixeira Shows Inherent Danger
20
Social Goofing
Odd Uses For Twitter, From Farting Office Chairs to Tweeting Kitties
19
Uncensored English News
Al-Jazeera Launches in English
18
Borat Speaks to CNN
17
Positive News Filters
The Recession Blocker Blacks Out Unwelcome Words
16
Crumpled Dictator Ads
The Reporters Without Borders Print Campaign is Heartening
15
Hilarious Extreme Weather Clips
The Ultimate Hurricane Reporter Fails Compilation is Amusing
14
Immature News Headlines
Christian News Uses Gay Play on Words
13
Politician Mocking Condiments
The Margaret Thatcher Marmite Mock Up Product Design Divides Opinion
12
Interactive Inaugural Updates
CNN and Facebook Streaming Partnership Crowns Obama King of the WWW
11
Auto-Tuned Political Mashups
Schmoyoho Hilariously Songifies the Presidential Final Debate
10
Reporter Murder Infographics
Silenced to Death Covers the Deadliest Countries for Journalists
9
Hurricane Video Montages – Reporters Blasted by Hurricane Gustav
Reporters Blasted by Hurricane Gustav
8
Internet Memes in the News
‘25 Random Things About Me' Makes the New York Times
7
Enabling Citizen Journalism
YouTube Reporters' Center Launches in Wake of Iran Elections
6
Ex-Politician Pundits
The New Fox News Contributor Sarah Palin
5
Pointless Political Standoffs
U.N. and Cypress At Odds Over Asparagus
4
Blog Indignation
Fox News Team Viral Video Forces Apologies About Afghanistan Remarks
3
Rapping Meteorologist Reports
FOX 14’s Nick Kosir Gives Hip Hop Weather Forecasts
2
Newscaster Spoof Songs
Jimmy Fallon & Brian Williams Make the U.S. Financial Cliff Into a Slow Jam
1
Giant Public Turkey Stuffing
The 55 Ft Bird Basting Hoax
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Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Seventies-Inspired Apparel Collections
Kate Moss X Zara Release a Glamorous Capsule Collection
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Immersive High-Fashion Retail Experiences
Alaïa Opens a Bookstore and Café at Its Flagship Store
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Modest Influencer-Backed Gymwear
Gymshark Taps Leana Deeb to Design a Line of Modest Activewear
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Substance Use Narrative Shifts
The Missing Issue Offers a New Perspective on Celebrity Struggles
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
Semi-Reality Comedy Shows
Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Cartoon Eating Challenges
A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
AI Radio Hosts
OFF Radio Krakow Reaches Younger Listeners with Virtual Personas
Effortless Skincare Campaigns
Garnier's De-Glaze My Makeup with Me Pokes Fun at Beauty Fads
AI Past Life Storytellers
Past Life AI Offers a Glimpse Into the Past Using Images and Questions
Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
Alastair Philip Wiper Documents a Subterranean Fallout Shelter
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns
Bio-Oil® Debuts the Scar Stories Campaign with Ariana Madix
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Viral Criminal Merchandise
'I Can Fix Him' T-Shirt Design Goes Viral on Social Media
Shocking TV Docuseries
Marilyn Manson: Unmasked Docuseries Delves into His Allegations and Legacy
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms
Fox Unveils the 'Kitchen Nightmares' Rage Room in Downtown Las Vegas
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Video-Friendly Search Engines
Google Introduces the New Ask with Video Feature
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Fashionable Climbing Apparel
Atas Awan Bridges the Gap Between Fashion and Outdoor Activities
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Literary Influencer Platforms
Model Kaia Gerber Launches Curated Book Platform Library Science
Humorous Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Amazing Taps Jason Alexander for Its New Campaign
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Banned Book Campaigns
Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition Addresses Book Censorship in the Us
Humorous AI-Forward Spots
GoDaddy Unveiled its 'Act Like You Know' Super Bowl LIX Ad
Dedicated Danish Esports Channels
Pluto TV Introduces a New Esports Channel with Retake Media
AI-Generated News Outlets
The Quartz Intelligence Neswroom Automatically Generates Articles
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Mental Health-Focused No-Nonsense Journals
Journer Caters to Skeptics of Traditional Journaling
Fan Fantasy Experiences
Cheez-It is Making Wild Dreams Come True at the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Branded Citizen Naturalization Campaigns
Heinz Has Launched Reviews for Naturalization
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Creator Discovery Platforms
Explore and Share Your Favorite Digital Creators With Fanzine
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI-Powered Podcast Production Platforms
The Recast Studio Podcast Maker Turns Text into Audio
AI News Summarizers
Last24.ai Summarizes Today's World News in a Single, Visual Mindmap
Haircare-Focused Web Series
The K18 Extreme Hair Rescue Web Series Shows Haircare Transformations
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Underdog Cosmetic Campaigns
Cover FX's Ms. Irrelevant Reintroduces a Sweat-Proof Formulation
Special Needs Parenting Platforms
Rare Parenting is Supportive and Educational
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Ayurvedic-Based Haircare Campaigns
Kareena Kapoor Khan Announced as a Fable & Mane Ambassador
Creator-Focused All-In-One Platforms
MediaClub.app Serves Creators in the Middle East
Stigma-Addressing Diabetes Shorts
Abbott Has Released a New Short Film — Above the Bias
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
AI-Powered Ghost Writers
ReScripted Ensures Your Content Resonates with Viewers
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Hospitality-Focused Cultural Initiatives
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Debuts 'Behind the Journey'
Hair Repair Web Series
TikTok-Viral Transformations Inspired K18's Extreme Hair Rescue Series
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Creator Content Series
Monster Energy and Ethan ‘Fifakill’ Pink Team Up New Content Series
Luxury Cruise Fashion Lines
Cunard Partners with Christian Siriano for Transatlantic Fashion Week
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs
LANY's Paul Klein & Sackcloth & Ashes Debut a Chic Blanket
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Fake Social Post Generators
Qura Creates Realistic-Looking Tweets for Presentations and Mockups
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
AI Editorial-Powered Insights
AskNews Aims to Redefine How Audiences Engage with News
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Rich Roll is Launching a Network Called Voicing Change Media
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Journalist-Focused Short Films
'The Shooting' Shines a Light on Press Freedom in Mexico
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Interactive News Platforms
NewsFlask Presents Global Headlines Through an Immersive 3D Globe
AI Article Generators
Karla AI Tool Turns Raw Info into Structured Articles for Journalists
TV Personality-Backed Promotions
Dominos Taps Simon Cowell for its New Marketing Campaign
India-Based Hair Campaigns
Streax Unveils a Shine Revolution TV Campaign Starring Malaika Arora
Optimal Energy Research Centers
Zara Hadid Architects Designs the Alisher Navoi Research Center
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Rock-Centric Radio Shows
Alice’s Attic Brings Rock Royalty to KLOS Radio
Traveler Marketing Platforms
Koflluence Introduces the Rare Travel Platform for Travel Influencers
Streaming Viewing Insights
WhoAmI.tv Provides Interesting Insights on Your TV Streaming Habits
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
AI Quiz Creators
Qaiz Leverages GPT Technology to Generate Engaging Trivia Quizzes
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Bio Generator Tools
QuraAI Creates Unique, Professional Bios for Social Media Platforms
Modern Family Home Renovations
Ania Dunlop Took Charge of the Westchester Family Home Upgrade
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Entertaining Business News Magazines
Business For You Magazine Brings Exciting Narratives
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Non-Fiction Book Summaries
Summrize Offers Free Insights That are Engaging and Actionable
Question-Focused Video Features
YouAsk AI Let's Users Ask Questions About YouTube Videos
Interview Integrity Tools
TruthOrLie.ai Analyzes Video Interviews for Signs of Deception