Not even mad that was some proper fuckery
I grew up and live in Chicago, your explanation sorta sounds like this exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Edit: I forgot to include there’s a statue of a man on a bench, there’s a few small tvs around the exhibit and it includes a 50s themed diner/ice cream shop.
Anything seem familiar? I’m intrigued lol.
Also: Telling the teacher they forgot to collect the homework even though you know you don’t do it.
Not OP but it’s Artichoke