The challenges multiboxing presents in multi-tasking as well as in rewards, usually reserved for group play, can make an otherwise tedious or boring game a rewarding experience.
The plausibility of such machines has declined with the advent of the real-world tunnel boring machines, which demonstrate the reality of the boring task.
The century old traditions of suits during the week, and Bermuda shorts and polos on the weekend are rapidly fading into memories of a more boring past.