charade

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charade /ʃə ˈreɪd/ ?

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(n) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
(n) a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades

Random searches are a ridiculous charade, a charade that not only gives a false sense of security but, in fact, diminishes security because it wastes so much time and effort.
Tawan, the colony's dominant male, watched this whole charade, and the next day he too looked Helen in the eye and pretended that he had not yet received an orange.

"If the starting point for this summit is more of the same backroom deals and partisan bills, then this meeting will likely be a charade," Camp said.
on Feb 20, 2010 By: David Lee Camp Source: BusinessWeek
"Our plea is, let's not go through this charade. Let's have the Congress present to the president a responsible bill that gives General Petraeus and the men and women in uniform the funding they need and the flexibility they need to get the job...
on Mar 18, 2007 By: Stephen Hadley Source: Washington Post
"To claim that this is in any way scientific is to continue the charade that has surrounded this issue from day one," Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett told reporters.
on Feb 8, 2008 By: Peter Garrett Source: Dallas Morning News