That's a flashback.

I remember seeing one of those stick torture games, like the 3rd one or something. I thought if there were 3, then it must be good.

I tried it. Clicked one option, I think it was gas, and the stickman just started to suffocate and die. Immediately closed the window. Even as an edgy teenager, I can't imagine anyone deriving joy from something like that. Completely demented.