The election turned out to be a complete/utter 'farce'. [='fiasco']
This trial is a 'farce'. [='travesty']
an actor with a talent for 'farce'
(..) - For old times' sake? - Can't do it, Sally. You have to answer for Santino, Carlo. - Mike, you got it all wrong. - You fingered Sonny for Barzini. That little farce you played with my sister. - You think that could fool a Corleone? - I'm innocent. I swear on the kids. - Please, don't do this. (..)1972 The Godfather