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
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Smell doesn't really show through the screen
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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
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Lots of life advice
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A lot of mental health patients end up there apparently.
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Squat toilets are the norm
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This guy clarified the difference between prison and jail and how experiences are entirely different.
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Not even the police carry guns on the inside.
Shenanigan proof toilets
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No communal showers as the movies would lead you to believe
Security is the top priority
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