Creating the impression of public support by paying people in the public to pretend to be supportive.

The false support can take the form of letters to the editor, postings on message boards in response to criticism, and writing to politicians in support of the cause.

Astroturfing is the opposite of "grassroots", genuine public support of an issue.

v. The technique of using boiler plate text to advance a political agenda. "Astroturfing" is typically done by sending the same letter to every newspaper one can find. A certain number of newspapers will be duped into thinking that the letter is original and heartfelt when it is neither.

Fake marijuana (not real grass)

When an individual is packing a bowl in his or her car, there is an often occurance when marijuana is dropped on the floor. When retrieved; it often has pieces of debris and fragments of substances indiginous to ones ride.

Pretending to be a grassroots movement, when in reality the agenda and strategy are controlled by a hidden, non-grassroots organization. In this manner, a faux show is presented, consisting of robotic individuals pretending to be voicing their own opinions.

A date, in which two people pretend to go for a 'walk' but actually end up fucking their brains out behind the newly built sporting facility.

A substitute for grass - Usually played on by soccer/football teams