All hijinks... ever
These are projects carried out over the years by the Yes Men and their student and organizational partners.
For a timeline of when and why they occurred, see our timeline (coming soon). For why we did certain actions, and how well we think they succeeded, see our press pages. For the full, gory stories behind actions, take a peek behind the curtain.
Flow of drugs in La Jolla stopped cold
In July of 2012, U.S. Attorney for Southern California Laura Duffy announced that, contrary to the policy guidelines of head U.S. Attorney Eric Holder, medical marijuana facilities in San Diego would have to close.
Shortly afterwards, an email went…
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TPP receives "Corporate Power Tool" award
Is there a way to get lots of attention for something boring, secretive, and highly wonkish, with an acronym that sounds like stuff you wipe your butt with? The TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) is yet another nasty trade deal being forced on the…
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Three Strikes, You're In!
To compensate victims of their racist and abusive "stop and frisk" policy, the New York Police Department partnered with McDonald’s to offer free "Happy Meals" to anyone stopped and frisked three times without charge or summons. Too yummy to be true…
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Patriots for Self-Deportation
In October 2011, a group of activists decided to take the logic of anti-immigration activists to its logical extreme. They reasoned that if "anchor babies" are such a big issue, we should all look carefully to determine whether any one of our…
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Brokers and Police for the Occupation
Something amazing appeared one day in front of the Wall Street Bull in downtown Manhattan: a protest in favor of Occupy Wall Street by dozens of suited-up stockbrokers and motorcycle-riding police. "Brokers and Police for the Occupation," read their…
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Videos
These are videos that reveal actions, are used within actions, or come out of actions.
For standalone shorts, see our movies page.
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Fake press releases
These are fake press releases used in our actions.
Note: we always reveal our fakes in short order — and that's what distinguishes these from the bad kind of fakes. For why we did certain actions, and how well we think they succeeded, see our press pages.
Hollywood Interference Rejected By Russian Energy Company
Despite a celebrity setback, Gazprom is marching ahead with its "Year of Ecology" animal relocation program. Having successfully saved entire populations of reindeer, birds, and salmon, the newest phase involves relocating polar bears from endangered Arctic habitats to zoos worldwide, preserving them for future generations. "We are…
Associated Hijinks: The Gazprom/Shell Polar Partnership
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August 14, 2013
Monsanto Denounces "Activists" For Hoax Release
Earlier today a fraudulent press release was issued alleging that Monsanto had received a permit to plant 440,000 hectares of GM corn in Northern Mexico. While Monsanto does expect to receive such a permit in the near future, one has not yet been issued.
The release was the work of a group of international…
Associated Hijinks: Monsanto and the Carnival of Corn
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August 14, 2013
Mexico Grants Monsanto Approval To Plant Large-Scale GM Corn Fields
Company Addresses Opponents' Concerns With Museum, Seed Vault Initiatives
MEXICO CITY (Aug 14, 2013): The planting of genetically modified (GM) corn fields on a large commercial scale has been approved by the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture (SAGARPA). The permit allows the planting of…
Associated Hijinks: Monsanto and the Carnival of Corn
This is a transcript of the announcement made by "Daniel Vargas" at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education on May 30, 2013
It is an honor to be here at NCORE. Today is a historic day and it is fitting for this moment to take place at this conference. Represented here today are faculty and administrators from some of the most prestigious colleges across the…
Associated Hijinks: DREAMers Keep On Dreaming
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May 30, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Daniel Vargas
Communications Director
The Common Application, Inc.
(Office) 202.430.6048
Common Application, Inc. apologizes, bans…
Associated Hijinks: DREAMers Keep On Dreaming
February 27, 2013
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EIB will exclude all future coal finance as part of its new energy policy
Brussels - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will no longer finance coal fired power plants. The decision is being made in the context of the ongoing review of its Energy Lending Policy in order to better align the bank’s operations with the long-term climate objectives of the…
Associated Hijinks: Bank’s Dodgy Climate Portfolio Revealed
Middlebury College Divests from War in Honor of Dalai Lama Visit
For immediate release: 10/12/12
For further information contact: Tim Schornak, Dalai Lama Welcoming Committee, at (802) 433-4108
Middlebury, VT— Amidst excitement surrounding the visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Middlebury College has chosen to demonstrate ethical leadership in fully divesting its endowment from war. The…
Associated Hijinks: The Dalai Lama Welcoming Committee
Houston, TX (October 2, 2012) — Early Monday morning, 71,010 Shell employees received an email from the company's "Grassroots Employee Empowerment Division" providing information on Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum, a pivotal human rights case being argued in the U.S. Supreme Court. The email contained links to news stories, as well as a tool to help employees tweet their feelings about the case…
Associated Hijinks: Murder Is Bad
July 31, 2012
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HOAXERS IMPERSONATE US ATTORNEY LAURA DUFFY,
THREATEN SAN DIEGO PHARMACIES WITH SHUTDOWN
United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced that unknown individuals have forged documents claiming that this office has initiated a shutdown pharmacies in the coastal areas of San Diego County. Many in the community have expressed outrage over the perceived…
Associated Hijinks: Flow of drugs in La Jolla stopped cold
July 27, 2012
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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OF PHARMACIES A HOAX:
ROGUE US ATTORNEY DUFFY IS A BENEDICT ARNOLD
San Diego, CA, July 27, 2012 - The “Cease and Desist” orders and “official” press release announcing the closure of pharmacies in San Diego, purportedly originating from the office of US Attorney Laura Duffy, are indeed fake.
This hoax was conducted in retaliation against…
Associated Hijinks: Flow of drugs in La Jolla stopped cold
July 31, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY PUTS PHARMACY OPERATORS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ON NOTICE
Curbing illegal drug use via shutdowns will keep communities safe
San Diego, CA (July 31, 2012) - United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy today announced enforcement actions against local pharmacies for distribution of drugs for illegal purposes. Immediate enforcement will target…
Associated Hijinks: Flow of drugs in La Jolla stopped cold
Shell considers legal action following launch of fictitious international campaign
Lawyers operating on behalf of Royal Dutch Shell plc. (Shell) are considering formal action against unknown activists who staged a counterfeit campaign launch event at the Seattle Space Needle.
The groups released a stream of social media content, with the defamatory hashtag #shellfail, which deliberately…
Associated Hijinks: Shell's Epic Party Fail