The Unhappiness Machine

Of course, while in the tank you won't know that you're there and you'll think that it's all actually happening

“So, if I get into this machine I spend the rest of my life in a virtual fantasy world, right?”

“Yes,” responded the technician. 

“And you’re telling me that I’m guaranteed to be unhappy there?” I like to check all the boxes.

The man replied in the same friendly and monotone manner: “Yes.”

“Okay then, let’s do it. Plug me in.”