Gimmicky tracks that were clearly intended to be big hits but weren't

that lil nas x song

I wonder how many of these were prompted by The Manual by the KLF?
Also in the OP, “Brock Landars” is clearly trying to knock off the character from Boogie Nights, adding to the overall air of effort.

That would explain the laboured press release (i've never seen the film)

https://www.discogs.com/release/144070-Brock-Landars-SMDU-Smack-My-Dick-Up/image/SW1hZ2U6MzkyMDQyMTA=

I wonder how many of these were prompted by The Manual by the KLF?

my first thought with this thread was "every single by Scooter", some of which *do* become big hits, though which ones do and which ones don't is anyone's guess. Scooter have been pretty open about taking "The Manual" seriously.