The only reason airlines would have you do that in the first place is so you can kiss your ass goodbye.

You need to pass yoga test to afford this seat

Maybe they could replace that with a noose that comes down next to the oxygen. Then, if you get claustrophobic, you get off the plane any time you want.

The ‘ol Marylin Manson

Well strapped to a sightly ergonomic plank upright is pretty safe, even better if you face away from the direction of the crash.