Our Californian correspondent was out in the Nevada Black Rock Desert at the Burning Man festival at the end of August.
Said undercover operative sent a photo of the giant metallic mushroom that was assembled on site and lit up at night.
There is a bit of veneration of the mushroom at the festival it would seem - in many guises. The vaguely countercultural festival is a highlight of the summer for many in the Golden State, and also for the very hip, Silicon Valley techies and assorted celebs from around the globe.
Stalker has yet to make it to the desert - to let it all hang out!