I'm not sure specifically which 'ballon story' you are referring to. It could be a story about a balloon's adventure, like a balloon floating away into the sky and seeing different things from above.
One of the top stories was Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or in 2019. His incredible performance throughout the year with Barcelona and for the national team was a major highlight. He scored many crucial goals and was a key playmaker.
Another top story might be about new emerging players who are in the running for the Ballon d'Or. These young talents bring fresh excitement to the award. Their unique playing styles and rapid rise in the football world make them a subject of much discussion in relation to the Ballon d'Or.
The Balloon Boy story was about a boy named Falcon Heene. His family claimed that he was floating away in a homemade helium balloon. It turned out to be a hoax. The family had made it up for some kind of publicity, which led to a lot of media attention and public concern at the time.
One interesting hot air balloon story is about a couple who got engaged during a hot air balloon ride. As they floated above the beautiful landscape, the man got down on one knee and proposed. It was a magical moment with the sun setting in the background.
A recent top story could be the impact of a particular player's performance in a major tournament on their Ballon d'Or chances. For instance, if a player had an outstanding World Cup or Champions League campaign, it significantly boosts their prospects for the award.
It could be that 'pump it up' is used to describe the way the 'pulp fiction' elements are presented. Maybe it means to make the pulp fiction more exciting, like pumping up the volume of a story. For example, increasing the action scenes or making the characters more flamboyant.
I'm not entirely sure as there may not be a widely known 'Pump Fiction' in mainstream media. It could be a very specific or indie creation. Maybe it's a story about something related to pumping, like pumping water or gas in a fictional and creative context.
I haven't heard of 'Pump Fiction' being a widely recognized book or movie. It might be a self - published book or a very low - budget independent movie. Without more information, it's difficult to say for sure whether it's a book or a movie. However, if it's a story - based work, it has the potential to be either medium depending on how the creator chose to present it.