YouTube prankster Tom Mabe and friends executed an elaborate prank on their friend Ray, who had recently received his fifth DUI. To address Ray’s excessive drinking, they staged a scenario making him believe he had been in a coma for 10 years after a drunk driving accident. Actors played medical professionals, and a fake news report added to the illusion. Ray’s concern for his daughter’s well-being was part of the act. The prank, captured in a 2013 video, went viral. However, some viewers suggested a more serious approach, emphasizing the consequences of drunk driving instead of ending with laughter and relief. One viewer commented on the need for a somber note to drive the lesson home.
