In a video clip circulating on the internet on Monday, the man is seen swinging on a swing hanging from the traffic light bracket on a street as cars passed by. Photo: Sina Weibo

The confusing behavior of a man who swung on a swing under a traffic light in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, sparked criticism on the internet. 

In a video clip circulating on the internet on Monday, the man is seen swinging on a swing hanging from the traffic light bracket on a street as cars passed by. 

The behavior sparked a slew of criticism from internet users with many wondering if it was a performance art or simply a publicity stunt. Others said the man should have been arrested. 

Since it was the first time for the local authorities to come across such an odd behavior, they are currently consulting legal departments on how to deal with it, according to media report.  

Global Times