Hang-by n. : A dependent; a hanger-on; -- so called in contempt.

Example:
When people get hanged by the neck, why does their neck stretch and their tongue hang out?

Taxonomy
David Blaine, stunt, satire, Las Vegas, SPOOF, spoof news, parody, Stratosphere tower, Bupkes, three days, upside-down, Vegas landmark, funny story, Mailing List, news stories, Test runs, agent, CNN.

Defination from the web:
Hang by Testicles : Las Vegas David Blaine is preparing himself for the greatest stunt of his career In three days if all goes well he plans to hang upsidedown by his testicles from the famous Las Vegas landmark the Stratosphere ...