Thirty people collaborate to throw a birthday party for a random stranger. Filmed with a hidden camera and mics, the man starts out confused, but then rolls with the make believe role complete with an ex-girlfriend looking to reconcile. When its over, he describes the psychotic bending experience to be like a scene out of Fight Club.
Matthew Fortner has been at The News & Observer since 2002. He has a passion for gadgets, cutting-edge technology and all things geek.