This Reddit user asked what real prison was like in comparison with the movies and these ex-convicts described how.
These Ex-Prisoners Reveal What It’s Like To Be In Prison And Its Not What You See In The Movies
By
Annie N. in
Confessions
On 23rd June 2021
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Being loud is a no-no
Apparently, there's not much to do in prison
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Drop the soap is a myth
Boredom and Mental health seem to be a recurring theme in this thread
Smell doesn't really show through the screen
Prisons can be normal or scary. Depends on the one you end up in.
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Maybe they're just following the first rule of fight club
Lots of life advice
A lot of mental health patients end up there apparently.
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Squat toilets are the norm
This guy clarified the difference between prison and jail and how experiences are entirely different.
Not even the police carry guns on the inside.
Shenanigan proof toilets
No communal showers as the movies would lead you to believe
Security is the top priority
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