A Clinically Depressed Chair

Item#: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Elucid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to remain sealed in a 5mx5m containment cell, lined with no less than 60 millimeters of impact resistant composite sound deadening material, As well as closed circuit video only surveillance cameras. Should SCP-XXXX need to be removed from its cell, two class-D personnel equipped with noise canceling/one way radio ear protectors and standard rubber kitchen gloves will be instructed to enter the chamber with a specialized portable audio insulated container used for transporting SCP-XXXX. Using a pre-recorded audio file the class-D personnel will be guided through the pre-transport procedures. Once all tasks have been completed one of the class-D personnel will remove there audio gear and ask a pre selected question to confirm the containment of SCP-XXXX is a success before being released from the cell.

Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be a moderately disheveled conference chair of metal and fabric composition. Four dark grey aluminum legs shaped in a hoop design to also function as arm rests, Connected by cross bars that help support the lower cushion of SCP-XXX Its lower cushion in a tattered, dirty state which matches its complementing back rest leaving SCP-XXXX to look in a worn, abused state.

While SCP-XXXX may look like an inanimate object it has been confirmed capable of not only cognitive thought but also complex problem solving as well as verbal communication, However any verbal communication between site personnel and SCP-XXXX are expressly prohibited unless authorized by the current acting Site Director, Otherwise all audio interaction with SCP-XXX is to be done with the use of class-D personnel for times not exceeding more than 15-minutes.

The anomalous effects of SCP-XXXX manifest upon subjects coming into audible or physical contact with the specimen. Upon hearing the voice of SCP-XXX subjects will begin to show signs of rapid onset depression as diagnosed using the DSM-5 diagnostic Criteria.