Gerbolocaust
(n.) The mass slaughter of gerbils (typically by suffocation or crushing) attributed to Acadamy Award Winner Richard Gere's ass. Sometimes the mass slaughter of hamsters attributed to Mr. Gere's asshole are also included in this definition.
PETA admits that it's still unclear to this day just how many gerbils Richard Gere killed during the Gerbolocaust. All of the little bodies were never recovered and Mr. Gere has been uncooperative with the investigating organizations.