It’s actually a Clever Piece of Performance Art Commenting on the Injustice of the Electric Chair as a Means of Execution

Cop: Put the knife down, you don’t want to do this.
Depressed guy: Stay back! I’m serious I’ll do it!
Cop: Come on, put the knife down so we can talk.
Depressed guy: Stay back!
Cop, pulling out his Taser: Ok, last chance, put the knife down or I’ll Tase you!
Depressd guy: Stop, I don’t want to get hurt!

Cromwell, Connecticut

Overheard by: CT Observer