This morning, however, Alexandra radio announcer Dan Murphy will wake in that predicament, while also hanging 20m above the Clutha River suspended by a crane.
"It is the strangest thing I've had to do as a radio DJ," he said.
Mr Murphy was yesterday hoisted out over the river at Alexandra while in his company Mitsubishi Challenger, to complete a fundraising initiative.
From 4pm, he was trapped in the vehicle, broadcasting live on the radio from its front seat.
Today, he must wait until 4pm before being returned to the ground, where he will be able to once again enjoy creature comforts such as a toilet and a bed.
Until then, he hoped to fit in a spot of fishing, between further live broadcasts on the radio.
Despite the obvious discomfort, Mr Murphy's situation is entirely voluntary, and all for a good cause.
After reading about a local family struggling with mounting expenses associated with their 1-year-old son's open heart surgery, Mr Murphy vowed to organise and partake in a fundraising stunt to financially assist for the young parents.
Jade Michelle (21) and fiance Dave Salmon (26) have been in Auckland's Ronald McDonald House with their son Mackye (1) since February 16.
Mackye, who was born with heart and lung defects, underwent open heart surgery last week and was yesterday recovering well, Ms Michelle said.
Although the operation was paid for, Ms Michelle said mounting costs while away from home, as well as regular rental payments, had strained the family's finances.
Mr Murphy said a "spectacular" stunt would be an appropriate way to raise funds for them.
"They were locals in need and their story really hit home.
"The stress that must be involved in a tragedy like this means the last thing you want to worry about is money, and that is why we are going out on a limb for baby Mackye," he said.
Mr Murphy has been auctioning donated goods on air, and radio staff would continue to collect monetary donations on site near the Alexandra boat ramp.
Through a serendipitous coincidence, Wanaka-based Aspiring Cranes was working in Alexandra and offered the use of its crane.
Dunedin company Allied Security also offered a security guard for the duration, so Mr Murphy was safe from over-enthusiastic bystanders.
An engineer had helped sort the logistics of having a vehicle suspended for 24 hours, and had been monitoring the stunt throughout.
Mr Murphy also had to consider bodily functions for the stunt's duration, and had consulted a nutritionist for advice on food which would reduce the likelihood of him needing to use a toilet.
"For front toileting I will take a vessel, which is a bit gross but I'll be the only one up there . . .
I have been told protein is the way to go so I will have lots of bananas, chicken sandwiches, and cheese," he said.
People wanting to help can contact Alexandra's More FM office, use a collection box near the Alexandra boat ramp or donate through the National Bank in Alexandra.
