In September 2016, a video being filmed in Dubai went viral, capturing a human catapult attempt from one rooftop to another. The video made it appear as though he completely missed his landing mark, to the shock of viewers.
The stunt cut off as it looked to have gone wrong. Many debated whether it was real or fake, with most savvy observant claiming it was an ad, but by whom?
The clip was quickly debunked by Dubai Police, who noted that the video was fake. The video’s origins remained a mystery until a transportation company confirmed that it was responsible for the 20-second ad.