The Art of Sitting

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Basic Chair Definition

🪑 Basic Chair Definition

Essential Seating Furniture

  • A chair is a seat typically designed for one person.
  • It consists of one or more legs, a seat, and a back-rest.
  • Chairs can be made from diverse materials including wood, metal, or synthetic substances.
  • Many designs are padded or upholstered in various colors and fabrics.
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Diverse Chair Designs

🛋️ Diverse Chair Designs

Functional Variations

  • Armchairs include armrests for added support and comfort.
  • Recliners are upholstered and feature mechanisms to lower the back and raise a footrest.
  • Rocking chairs have legs fixed to curved slats, allowing for gentle back-and-forth motion.
  • Wheelchairs incorporate wheels under the seat for mobility.
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The Presiding 'Chair'

🧑‍💼 The Presiding 'Chair'

Leadership Role

  • The 'chair' refers to the presiding officer of an organized group.
  • This includes boards, committees, or deliberative assemblies.
  • The chair is typically elected or appointed to conduct business in an orderly fashion.
  • In some organizations, this role may also be known as a 'president'.
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Electric Chair History

⚡ Electric Chair History

Capital Punishment Device

  • The electric chair is a specialized device for capital punishment by electrocution.
  • Alfred P. Southwick, a dentist, conceived this method in 1881.
  • It was introduced as a supposedly more humane alternative to conventional executions.
  • First used in 1890, it became a symbol of capital punishment in the United States.
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Decline in Electric Chair Executions in the U.S.

📊 Decline in Electric Chair Executions in the U.S.

Annual Executions by Electric Chair, 1890-2025

Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) & Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Capital Punishment publications (various years)

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U.S. States Retaining Electric Chair as Execution Option (2025)

📊 U.S. States Retaining Electric Chair as Execution Option (2025)

Primary vs. Secondary Legal Option

Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC), Methods of Execution, 2024

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Electric Chair Decline

⚖️ Electric Chair Decline

Lethal Injection Shift

  • Scientific findings in 1899 established death primarily from ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest.
  • Its use declined with the adoption of lethal injection, perceived as more humane.
  • Nebraska's Supreme Court ruled electric chair execution 'cruel and unusual punishment' in 2008.
  • This ruling ended electric chair executions in Nebraska, the last state to rely solely on it.
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Electric Chair's Current Status

📍 Electric Chair's Current Status

Optional Execution Method

  • As of 2025, electrocution remains an option in Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida.
  • In these states, inmates may choose lethal injection instead.
  • Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee offer it to those sentenced before specific dates, or if lethal injection drugs are unavailable.
  • Mississippi and Oklahoma allow it if other methods are ruled unconstitutional at the time of execution.
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Ergonomic & Gaming Chairs

🎮 Ergonomic & Gaming Chairs

Comfort and Performance

  • Modern chairs like ergonomic and gaming models prioritize user comfort.
  • Features often include footrests, lumbar massage, and headrest pillows.
  • Designed for long periods of sitting, they support posture and reduce fatigue.
  • Popular choices for office work and immersive gaming experiences.
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Lightweight & Outdoor Chairs

🏕️ Lightweight & Outdoor Chairs

Portable and Durable

  • The Helinox Chair Zero is renowned as one of the lightest camping chairs available.
  • It delivers outstanding strength, comfort, and support for backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Outdoor chairs, like B&B Italia's Erica, utilize materials like extruded aluminum for durability.
  • Such designs prioritize lightness and resistance to elements for various outdoor settings.
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'The Chair' in Pop Culture

🎬 'The Chair' in Pop Culture

Cultural References

  • The term 'The Chair' refers to various cultural phenomena across different media.
  • It includes a notable 1985 country song by George Strait.
  • A 2021 American comedy-drama TV series on Netflix also shares the title.
  • Hans J. Wegner designed a famous 'The Chair' in 1949, an icon of modern furniture.
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HBO's 'The Chair Company'

📺 HBO's 'The Chair Company'

October 2025 Premiere

  • The American comedy thriller TV series 'The Chair Company' premiered on HBO on October 12, 2025.
  • Created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, it's an eight-episode series.
  • It stars Ron Trosper (Tim Robinson) as a man investigating a vast conspiracy.
  • The series received widespread critical acclaim and achieved HBO's biggest comedy debut in over five years.
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'The Chair Company' Premiere Viewership vs. Recent HBO Comedy Debuts

📊 'The Chair Company' Premiere Viewership vs. Recent HBO Comedy Debuts

Comparative Debut Performance, October 2025

Variety, 'How Warner Bros. Discovery Is Counting Its Audiences for Max and HBO', May 2023. Specific viewership figures for 'The Chair Company' are illustrative, and figures for other series are based on industry estimates and reported trends, not official, granular WBD data.

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Walmart Plush Chair Deal

🛍️ Walmart Plush Chair Deal

October 2025 Sale Event

  • Walmart featured a plush accent chair for $90 during its October 2025 deals event.
  • The accent chair is designed to support up to 300 pounds.
  • Weighing only 25.6 pounds, it offers easy assembly, requiring only screwing in the legs.
  • The deal highlighted positive customer reviews, calling it a 'favorite Walmart purchase'.
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Walmart Plush Accent Chair Key Specifications & Price

📊 Walmart Plush Accent Chair Key Specifications & Price

October 2025 Deal Event

Hypothetical product data based on general Walmart product trends (2025)

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