I know you said that in jest, but seriously that can work depending on where the antenna is in the house & the terrain between the antenna & the broadcast tower.
Seriously, the writers of "Married with Children" had a good sense of humor. They poked fun at their own network, Fox, still in its infancy, when they had Al say the line " Assume Fox viewing positions", and then the kids, wife, would pick up those antennas, walk around the room, get on the floor, stand on a chair, etc., etc.!