'Bird Box Challenge' Causes Blindfolded Driver to Crash The 'Bird Box Challenge' is a viral internet trend that challenges people to navigate the world while blindfolded just as the characters did in Netflix's hit film, 'Bird Box.' Netflix issued a plea for people to be careful. A driver in Layton, Utah, did not take Netflix's advice. The Layton Police department took to Twitter to show people what can happen while driving with your eyes covered.