Tag Archives: Prison
Prison Slang 101
If you’re a fish, this list of common prison slang terms should prove quite informative. Before someone drops the comment and I have to moderate it, no, I don’t watch Prison Break. I have enough memories of prison without tuning in to see Hollywood’s take on the subject.
Full Story15 Types of Prison Inmates
Luckily, for most of you reading this, you won’t have any idea what the hell I am talking about. Prison is full of unique characters, but many of these characters are of the cookie-cutter variety and can be found in prisons and county jails all across the United States. I’ve had the displeasure of running into several of them and have unfortunately been forced to share an 8′x10′ with a good portion of the list. Living with these types of people is no easy task, and I advise you to avoid committing any crimes unless you are prepared to do so.
Full StoryPrison Weapon Improvisation
The list below contains a collection of information regarding prison weaponry and ingenuity. Almost all of them are deadly, depending on the person wielding the weapon, and each type may come in a variety of forms. The lesson here…stay out of prison!
Full StoryCounting Shaun, 20 Prison Characters Who All Likely Have Stories to Share
This story goes to show that the poor aren’t the only people getting locked up (I’m not counting white-collar offenders, they end up at country club-like prisons), humor can be found in any situation, and that some jails (specifically the county jail ran by Sherrif Joe Arpaio where people who haven’t even been prosecuted are subjected to entirely inhumane conditions) need to be inspected by health officials and human-rights activists alike.
Full Story10 Infamous American Prisons
Featuring: San Quentin, Attica, McNeil Island, Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, Leavenworth, Eastern State Penitentiary, Sing Sing, Folsom, Alcatraz
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