Original: It was used by more than 25 states throughout the 20th century, acquiring nicknames such as Sizzlin 'Sally, Old Smokey, Old Sparky, Yellow Mama, and Gruesome Gertie.
Simplified: The electric chair has many nicknames, such as Old Sparky, Hot Seat, Yellow Mama, Gruesome Gertie, Sizzling Sally and Old Smokey.