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> Honestly, the problem with that question is that it's asking about the wrong object.

If you want to rephrase the question so it is asking about the right object then be my guest - I see you added an answer too though.

I think we've just answered the question two different ways that ultimately boil down to the same thing. One event happened organically, the other was a deliberate action (with an intent, if you will) even if they both had a similar effect. In fact I suspect The Slap was bigger, but Ukraine wasn't pushed out of the headlines before, during or since the Oscars.