Funny joke, but it’s not really a trick when it’s part of an agreed to trial. There are most definitely unethical examples when a placebo was administered without it being an agreed to potentiality. However, I wouldn’t want to brand all placebos as tricks.
Thank you, Mr. Sketal!
And RIP your creator, Cathy! https://youtu.be/ZYcHOEjGzPA?si=5pCnDQdPcSQB45yk