"Phantom High School" is a delightful satire and story, another installment of Kasper Hauser's This American Life parody. The idea of a fake high school should appeal to alternate reality game (ARG) enthusiasts, especially given the sustained nature of the prank. Consider it a descendant of the ARG antecedents.
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What a great job of getting the voice, timing, and structure of that show and twisting it! Thanks Bryan!
Posted by: Bill Walker | July 09, 2007 at 23:24