Final confirmation has just come in, and unfortunately it seems that Ben is in fact having a bad dream. The content of these dreams is of yet unknown, as clinical psychologists cannot quite agree on the specific details of Ben's mental Hellscape. One specialist had this to say:
"It's dark...definitely there's some darkness, though I wouldn't say it's completely dark in there. It's more low-lit, shall we say. And terrifying."
Prayer groups have begun to organize an impromptu candlelight vigil outside Ben's home, and the local Perkins is offering a new breakfast special - the Rind Bender - to coax their favorite customer out of his unrestful slumber with this citrus-heavy crepe dusted with both powdered and brown sugar.
Wake up Ben, you're having a bad dream.