Ralph Smith was neural-connected to the VR Playground.

A commercial displayed:

"AI Swap! Enjoy the VR Playground while an AI coach takes over your body and exercises for you!"

"I need that!" said Ralph while pinching his flab.

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Ralph's AI Swap coach 'exercised' his dissociated body, making him super fit.

— — — —

One evening …

"Sir, someone's at the front door," alerted HomeGuard 5000.

"Dammit!" Ralph opened the door. "What's this?"

Police holding paralyzers handcuffed him.

"Mr. Smith, you're under arrest for murder. You have the right …"

"Wait, what? I'm innocent!"

"Shut it, Smith. We have surveillance footage of the assassinations."