[quote=@Fury Panda]
[@Raddum] I couldn't help but chuckle when he asked for a crowbar. Out of character motivations...was he being serious, or trying to crack a small joke? Either way it's telling of who he is.

[/quote]

Sad as it might sound, he was serious. 

Due to his upbringing he's a bit more practical than wealthier families that always had the latest technology around. It's bound to cause hilarity as Itaki tries to not only survive the Dream Hour, but also 2028 Seattle.