What is a dog and pony show?

A dog and pony show is an event that has been organized to gain people’s support or to hope that they buy something.

For example, a celebrity who wants to promote their film to a group of fans or journalists is said to put on a dog and pony show by talking about the movie or giving away free products from the movie.

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

Martina Nicolls: SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM