- None of us made it this hard to plan a birthday video.
- Today is way more stressful than tomorrow is gonna be.
(upbeat music)
(dramatic beat)
- Okay, so we had to find a private room
because Mike is on to us.
So context, we have a barber
that comes to BuzzFeed sometimes
to just give haircuts to people,
you know, who have a free moment at work.
- Mike told me the only reason why he came in
today and didn't work from home
was 'cause he was gonna get a haircut.
(laughing)
- So, Mike is super efficient,
and he already booked an appointment with Nick the barber,
and so we had to figure out ways to distract him today,
which was kind of a headache.
(dramatic beat)
- Mike is determined to get a hair cut today.
(laughing)
He is determined.
- Our friend Becky from legal said
Mike, I have to meet with you during this time.
I'm so sorry it can't be moved.
- He told me yeah, I'm meeting with Becky.
Ah I just don't,
So many things keep coming up.
And I was like, hmm, I wonder why?
(dramatic beat)
And then he was just like,
I really wanna switch with this person from accounting.
And I was like, does he know that he can't switch?
And apparently everyone who's getting a haircut today
knows not to switch with Mike.
- Yes. (laughing)
- He's like, I don't understand.
Like why won't no one switch with me
so I can get a haircut?
I literally was sitting there,
I was laughing so hard, and I was like, I have to leave.
(dramatic beat)
- So Mike went to Nick the barber's chair,
and Nick didn't have anybody there so,
Nick just told Mike that he just couldn't do it.
(laughing)
- I feel bad now too, honestly.
- It's like I ruined his day, right,
but then I just keep ruining it.
(laughing)
- We've had to pivot and navigate
and talk to so many different people.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic beat)
- I, don't,
(laughing)
None of us made it this hard
to plan a birthday video for. - I know!
- We have one hour. - We have an hour.
- We have 50 minutes.
- We have to call his barber shop
and tell him what's going on.
- Oh my god, we do.
- And see if they can cancel his appointment.
(dramatic beat)
- Sorry Mike, you'll get one tomorrow.
- Oh my god so funny.
He's so frustrated.
(laughing)
(dramatic beat)
- So while Chantel and I are on the set
of Beyonce's pregnancy shoot.
Kristin is breaking into Mike's house.
- We're going to do a thirst trap-y photo shoot,
and we want Mike Rose to be wearing a suit.
- Alright, it's nine 45.
I'm on a stakeout in front of Mike's house.
I am waiting for him to leave
so that I can go into his closet
and sneak his suits and shirts out.
I think I just saw Mike leave,
but I went, I'm shrugging down so he doesn't see me.
I'd be a terrible spy.
Okay, here we go.
And we're creeping down the street.
Please, please let him have left.
Turning the corner.
Hoo.
Oh my god, I'm so nervous.
(door creaking)
I am in Mike's room and he is not here.
Now I just got to find the suit.
Oh god, how do I figure out which shoes are Mike's shoes,
'cause there's two boys who live here.
Mission accomplished!
I'm sneaky.
- So, the final touch to us surprising Mike are roses.
So, we're all gonna be carrying a little
baby rose to surprise him.
- [Woman] I'm sorry to interrupt this meeting.
Hi Mike Rose.
- [Woman] Hi.
- [Woman] It is your birthday today.
- [Woman] So, this is your birthday video,
it's happening right now.
(laughing)
- Roses.
- [Woman] Roses for Mike Rose.
- So many of them.
- Let's go it's time to follow us.
- Come on, come on.
Follow us.
- Did you have any idea that today was your big day?
- Um, mostly not,
I didn't know if it'd be today.
I wondered if something was coming up
because Kristin was laughing at some sort of text yesterday.
And I was like, what are you laughing about,
and she was like, nothing,
and then I was making fun of her for something
and she's like, you'll feel bad about making fun of me.
- Kristin!
(laughing)
- So, we're off to our first activity.
Mike Rose how are you feeling?
- I am overwhelmed.
I am not used to being on this side of things at all.
You got me.
- It will all be worth it, it will all make sense.
- I mean, I have no doubt it will be worth it,
I'm just perplexed, confused, excited, and a little scared.
What do we have here?
- [Woman] Remember how you were trying so hard
to get a haircut yesterday?
- Yes.
- [Woman] It wasn't the universe telling you no,
it was five women working together to block you
(laughing)
from getting your haircut.
Yes.
- Mike, we spent all day. - All day.
- I'm shook.
- My name is Nick Romero, I'm the BuzzFeed barber.
I have a barber shop in San Diego, California.
I've been cutting here for 19 years,
I've had the business for eight.
I come to LA every two weeks to come cut hair at BuzzFeed.
And have fun in LA and it's a great time.
(electronic music)
- Okay, so Mike Rose is all done with his haircut.
- Fresh.
- Thank god.
- Big relief for everyone apparently.
- And now since it's Hollywood, traffic is wild,
so we're going on a little five minute walk
to our next activity.
- It's an absolutely beautiful day out.
- Yes.
- I assume because it's 12:45
that it's a food related activity.
- It's a surprise.
- Is it Chipotle Chantel?
- Yes, cut, end scene.
(laughing)
- [Woman] So Mike, we know that you love sushi
- Yes.
- As one of your favorite choices.
- Yes.
I've never been here before.
- Really?
- No. - How exciting!
- I've always wanted to go!
- [Woman] Yay!
- I was always like oh, it's like too fancy for me.
- Not today. - Not today.
(upbeat music)
- I love sushi so much.
Life is a rich tapestry of new adventures.
- [Woman] Wait who's is this?
- [Mike] Who's is this?
- [Woman] Is this something for the table?
- [Woman] Who ordered this?
- [Woman] What did you order?
- It turns out I ordered it.
- So, we are done with our lunch
and we are coming back to BuzzFeed
and so we have like a little bit of time to chill.
- Mm-hmm, a little beer.
- Um, we probably have like 20 minutes-ish to chill
and before our next activity begins.
What do you think it's going to be Mike?
- I have no idea.
- The thing about this next activity
is that it requires a different wardrobe.
- Oh.
- So, we have someone in here.
- Oh my god.
- This is very 50 Shades of Gray of us.
- Oh my god.
- Alright.
- [Kristin] Hello.
(laughing)
- Please enter and you can look at your different wardrobe.
- I staked outside your apartment
and I waited for you to leave
and then I went in and I grabbed your stuff.
- Are you (bleeping) kidding me?
- [Kristin] I got all your clothes and shoes
so you have options for your next activity.
That's why I texted this morning
asking if you were coming to the office.
- [Woman] I was waiting for this moment, your face.
- Get dressed in your fanciest formal wear
that you feel the most comfortable in
and then you meet us at the desks.
- [Mike] At the desks, okay.
- You have 20 minutes.
- [Woman] Alright, handsome.
- Wow, okay, okay.
- So.
- Why am I all gussied up here?
- Why are you all gussied up?
Well it's 'cause you're going to go do
a wonderful thirst trap-y photo shoot now.
- What?
- [Kristin] We wanted you to look your best.
- [Mike] Oh my gosh.
- [Kristin] That's why I broke into your house.
- Yeah that was quite the operation.
I don't know where I'm going,
so I'm just following you. - So, over here
we have lovely John from our photo team.
- [Mike] Oh my god.
- [Woman] He's gonna take your pictures.
- [Mike] John!
- [Woman] You ready for this thirst trap?
- I guess as ready as I'll, I mean,
I'm more ready than I was half an hour ago.
- [Woman] John, it's all up to you.
- [Woman] We'll follow you.
- Get out of here.
(electronic music)
(camera shuttering)
(cheering)
(laughing)
- Mike Rose, we have finished
his lovely thirst trap photo shoot.
- I'm back into civilian clothes.
- He's back in his civilian clothes.
And now we're going onto our next activity.
He still has no idea what it is.
- No idea. - He doesn't but we do.
- Oh, you do. - But we do.
- He's going to take his drivers test again.
(laughing)
He's gonna peel onions.
- No.
- He's gonna fish forks out of garbage disposals.
- Mike Rose, come on over.
- Okay.
- Okay, so we are outside of our Ladylike stage.
Stage seven.
Your next activity awaits you in there.
- What's in stage seven?
(gasping)
Oh my god, yes, yes, yes, yes yes.
(laughing)
Hi, good to see you again.
- Hey guys I'm back again for another birthday video.
My name's Iman and I'm from Soothe.
So, today I'm here to give Mike
a luxurious birthday massage from Soothe.
We are a mobile massage company that comes to your home
and give you the five star treatment.
Happy Birthday Mike.
(laughing)
- Enjoy, we'll see you in an hour.
- Wow, this is wonderful.
- So, Mike Rose is in his massage
and Jen just got word that the puppies are here.
- They're here.
- So, we're gonna go - They're cute.
- collect them and get them all settled in.
- That was literally one of the best
massages I've had in years.
- From Soothe, it's a luxurious gift set.
- [Mike] Oh my god.
Oh my goodness, thank you.
- You're the best. - You're the best.
- Come on.
- I'm scared, what's happening?
- [Woman] Go on in.
- Puppies!
Oh my god.
- [Woman] Look they're so happy to see you.
- [Mike] Wow!
- [Woman] It's a puppy tea party.
- [Mike] It's a puppy tea party.
- Puppy tea party! - Puppy tea party!
(clapping)
- [Mike] Is that a little husky puppy?
- [Woman] Yes, they all are, they're brothers and sisters.
They're Husky German Shepherds - No.
So, these beautiful guys are from Pacific Pups Rescue.
- [Woman] Oh, oh.
- They're my new best friends.
I want to live with them.
You're perfect!
- So, I have to unfortunately
go off to prepare for the next activity.
Uncle Mike.
- Oh my gosh, yes.
- [Woman] There you go.
- [Woman] Mike do you want a bite of this scone?
- [Mike] Yes.
- [Woman] Okay, here.
- Tea party!
(clapping)
- Happy Tea Party, oh this is delicious.
This is beyond my wildest dreams.
- [Woman] Hi baby, they smell so good.
- They really do.
- [Kristin] Look.
(camera shuttering)
- Oh my god, I love it.
So, apparently I have to move on to my next activity.
- [Woman] You're last one.
- Which it breaks my heart
because I never want to leave these guys.
Thank you so much for Pacific Pups Rescue
for bringing these little angels into my life.
And for making sure that fur babies
everywhere get forever homes.
This just made my life, I'm so happy.
Aw look at them.
- Okay we're going to your last birthday surprise.
- Are there also puppies there?
(laughing)
- Keep walking, keep walking, keep walking,
okay, go ahead and open your eyes.
- Oh my god.
- Friday announcements Mike Rose.
(crowd cheering)
You not only do so much for Ladylike,
you do do much for BuzzFeed in general,
so we thought we got the whole team involved
to show you mow much we care for you.
So, we have a couple toasts for you, Mike Rose
because we love you so much,
but first I'm going to get you a glass of champy
and pass the mic to Kristin.
- Oh, I'm first?
(laughing)
- Thank you, wow, there's so many people.
(laughing)
- So, I met Mike in the fall of 2014,
and one of the great things about Mike
is that he is someone who really cares
about people and making good work,
and I can say that so much of the work that I've done
would not be possible if it weren't for
his tireless dedication, and friendship, and talent.
Mike is good at everything and he is
so indispensable for that reason.
And literally he is the best of us, and better than that.
And really anyone would be lucky to have him on our team.
And I'm lucky to have him on my team at all times.
What I want for Mike, see I'm going to start crying.
(laughing)
(crowd awing)
What I want for Mike this coming year,
is I want for Mike to actually make
the things that he wants of his dreams.
(crowd cheering)
- [Woman] Cheers, we love you Mike.
- We love you Mike.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
- So, Mike and I both started as interns two weeks apart.
Somehow kind of unbeknownst to me,
Mike decided on his first day
that we were going to be friends.
And that is probably the best accident
that has ever happened to me.
You are so amazing.
I feel like we've gone through a lot of crazy stuff
here together, we didn't know what we were doing,
but it came out perfect.
And here's to you and to another amazing year,
and to all the cool things I know you're going to do,
and you make everybody here so happy,
and we're just so lucky to have you, so, cheers!
- [Woman] Yes, cheers Mike.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
- Uh, Mike Rose is literally a godsend to BuzzFeed,
he's the friendliest and most helpful person I've ever met.
You're charismatic and your positivity is like a magnet.
You bring people joy just by being you.
You're so talented with your work,
I'm not sure if I ever said this to you before,
but you are a big inspiration to me,
and I'm sure for many others.
And I look up to you as a role model
and I hope that we work together again soon.
Keep shining like a big beautiful diamond that you are.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
- [Woman] Yay Oliver.
- Yeah Fred,
get up here girl. - Freddy.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
- I'm so sorry I couldn't be here for your special day,
but you mean so much to us.
You are so helpful, you are so kind,
you really are just like a light, and a petty queen,
and I love it.
(laughing)
- Wooo!
- Happy Birthday Mike.
- So, I had no idea that anything was happening today.
Like, I didn't know how much
I needed this until it happened.
Like today has been honestly the most
unadulterated joy that I felt in months.
This is a true reminder of like
why I wake up everyday and come here,
and how lucky I am to have the friends that I have here,
because you guys have truly changed my life for the better.
And I'm gonna stop now before I cry.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
- Alright y'all, thank you so much for coming
on this Friday, please enjoy some more alcohol.
We love you Mike.
(crowd cheering and clapping)
(jazz music)