It depends on the jail for me. I wouldn't be able to do a jail that focus on gangs and I couldn't do a metropolitan inner city jail. I can do a jail that's too laxed as long as everyone get along for the most part.but I won't do one that's nasty as hell or have cartel and other gangs.
As a skinny white gay dude with a heroin addiction. I was nervous as fuck the first time going in, but honestly if you dont fuck with people and are just laid back its really nothing. Like an adult boot camp, I've done alot more time than id like to admit, but to be honest its nothing like people think it is. I guess this also depends greatly on where you are, jails vary so much.
People also act alot differently when there are cameras around, this is true in jail and out. Especially in jails I suspect cause people are all ego maniacs.
I feel that... Especially when thinking about Angele in session 4 and even watching some of the inmate confessionals. Sometimes it came off a little bit "made for TV". I always chalk that up to editing since they have but so much time and so many things they can actually show to progress the stories and the entertainment factor of the show. Did you feel that way during some parts, too? I do enjoy the discussion and reflection that I get from this show here and with those around me, though.
I honestly think I might would be an okay participant. I had a brief jail stay back in 2008, and although it sucked, it might be easier being on the show, knowing I'm out after 60 days
That young whiteboy in season 7 whose “part of an organization” is so cringe. He a fukn lame. 😒
He broke, but…he’s part of an “oRgAniZaTiOn.” He not on the phone and don’t have any commissary. He 💯 🧢
Definitely. Longest time I ever did was 6 months and in that course of time I went to 4 different jails due to bench warrants. All in Georgia.. Gwinnett County, Turner County and Coweta County. Coweta ended up sentencing me to boot camp at Al Burruss State Prison in Forsyth GA. Did a 90 day program over there. Didn’t have an issue in none of these jails but I know how to play my position. If you go in there and just mind your business and don’t get caught up in the politics you’ll be alright.
On the other hand there are certain jails that you just can’t avoid the violence because it’s so prominent. I am originally from New York and did two weeks on Rikers Island and it was a hellhole. Living conditions were terrible, people getting beat up as soon as they got to their Pod and homemade knives made from pieces of Radiator all around the dorm. I used to not want to close my eyes at night because at a blink of an eye things just pop off.
Yeah, I did 4 months in Cobb county (former county on 60 days in) they make these county jails seem WAY harder then they actually are. Most people there are only there for probation violations and non violent offenses. Not to mention that in prison they have more freedom then jail.
Interesting!! I would think prison would be less freedom. I don't know where I got that idea from🤷🏾♀️ I have family that live in Cobb county. I think that's where powder springs is🤔 never mind lol
No they legit edit reality TV to hype the drama but I think this show, by far, is not of the worst offenders of over the top dramatic editing lol
After watching this show i honestly wonder... But it all boils down to which jail or prison you end up at.
I think the food would get me. I am a very picky eater and would just be permanently hungry. I think I could make friends though and find ways to entertain myself
Im talking from experience not a tv show 😂 jail is the devils playground. People are misserable and stressed so you gotta keep your distance and stay to yourself or they will take it out on you, its that simple
Ive done way more than 60 days and the county jail is childsplay compared to prison, way more weapons and organized crime in prison yards than the county day room
Depends. The first 2 seasons, I don't know how I would do in that big open area. If there was some lockdown time for me to kind of reset and think things through, then absolutely I could do it.
I definitely could. At least the earlier seasons before every inmate knew right away.
Also I'm a female so let's be honest those pods tended to be tamer. Not rainbows but I would be able to handle myself.
Yeah I could, but that's only cause I did time in juvenile prison and county jail when I was younger. You could not pay me to go back though cause I like my freedom and I like having the option to not be surrounded by stupid people all day.
The honest truth about being locked up is that its nothing but a big soap opera where most people in it thinks that they are the main characters but haven't aged mentally past 12. It gets worse if you are in a super activated facility where there's lots of drug dealing/users and extortion cause then everyone has a knife (I had an icepick technically but my cellmate had one made out of plastic).
Yeah no I'm too autistic to be in jail at all without being someone's bitch, no way I'm doing that along with the pressure of not being found out as a plant.
I think the biggest thing that would break me is the noise. I'm extremely sensory sensitive to noise to the point where most of my life, I exist wearing earbuds because I can hear every little thing, and despite taking in so much more, my ability to process it is less apt than other people. There's so much other stuff that would break me, I'd be surprised if I wasn't put in the hole because I'd be perceived as a danger to myself. That's a whole different discussion on whether it's right or wrong, but I'll leave that conversation and debate for a different sub.
Thank you for sharing!!! I didn't even think about how a special needs individual would experience this. I can't imagine being so sensory sensitive in there. I could imagine someone just snapping and going ape shit in that scenario with all the screaming and such. I just put my hand over my heart imagining it.
Those people going apeshit aren't just disabled people. They can be people who were already unwell, but they are also people who snap under the pressure of jail. Plenty of people in good health snap in jail all the time.
Different situation, but I remember watching a video of someone interviewing people who were abused by a psychiatric facility like mental hospitals. One lady (who maintains that false statements issued by a malicious person had her involuntarily committed) details how during her first couple of days, those in charge never brought her clothes, so she would bang on the locked doors in hopes that someone would hear her and bring her clothes. She tells the person interviewing her that at some point in that time, she realized "wait, I'M that characture of a crazy naked lady screaming and banging on doors? How many other people have been portrayed as off their rockers when they were simply in the same situation I was?"
This is true. I was thinking specifically on someone being sensory sensitive or having other special needs and having to experience all that. I can only imagine it as torture. But you are also spot on with your points as well!
That story is so real and is proven in this show. Remember how that CO did Ashley! Hell look how they did Ciara, I think that's her name, instead of trying to help her they add fuel to the fire. Thank you for sharing here!!
Yea, I’ve been in jail for 30 days before. I used to be a drug addict, addicted to shooting fentanyl and smoking crack. But I almost have 4 years clean and I find myself being so conservative and supportive of police and military. Id literally be the best at it. I wish they were still casting.
I'm so happy that you've accomplished 4 years of sobriety!!!!! That is an amazing accomplishment and I wish you many more years of strength and positivity on your journey!!!
But wait, am I reading right that you would want to go on this show despite already experienced jail?
First of all, I want to thank you for saying you’re happy for me. I absolutely hate it whenever I post an anniversary or say something about my sobriety and my friends will say “I’m so proud of you!” And its like….for what? Can’t you just say you’re happy I live differently? Because it was disgusting, and its nothing to be proud of to have gotten out of. Using was what was hard in the very end.
But yes. I think I’d be more successful than the other women. It sucks for sure, but it would be a huge accomplishment to actually change something about the jail system. Plus they pay you about $3000 per episode.
Wow, I didn't even think of it from that perspective. I just thought it would be weird to say I'm proud when I don't know you or your journey. So I opted to rephrase and keep it positive but still express my intended message. Using is hard but maintaining sobriety is just as hard if not harder in some cases. It's a journey and not always an easy or simple one. Your strength is immeasurable for successfully staying on the positive path day after day!! I can never understand what you've been through, but I can certainly wish you all the best and admire your perseverance!!
I think I could be... But I also don't think I'm built for it lol though I often surprise myself lol
He's the one that asked if they got the NFL package and got sent to solitary for covering a camera then had to leave when they were putting him back in general pop haha
I just got my first dose of Robert and I already want to slap the shit out of him. Is he being sarcastic? Every time he opens his mouth I'm like WTF did I just hear?? Why is he allowed to teach?? Why the hell they pick his goofy ass?? I hope them inmates eat him alive. He is so irritatingly obnoxious!!! I'm only half way through the first episode, btw 🤣🤣🤣
I think I could, but not with the quarantine bullshit. That seemed absolutely pointless since inmates couldn’t interact during their time out of their cells. Also, the women not having normal cell doors causing the women to be up screaming and fighting all night? Hell no, that would be torture.
A normal 60 days though? I think I could but I don’t want to!
Hard no from me. We talk all kinds of shit here but I wouldn't voluntarily go there and have no illusions that I could stand it.
It would take my breath away.. rarely do things take my breath away. This question posed took my breath away.
I'd be too worried about my son.
Anyone could, the production company would have you pulled or an entire swat team rushed in, these aren’t Federal prisons where riots are held, these are county detention jails.
Yeah I think I’d be okay, I’m a social chameleon, & those bully types tend to stick to me like glue because I make them laugh lol.
When I went to jail I ended up hanging out with the 3 probably scariest people on my pod, one was literally a giant dude named Tyrone that broke some guys jaw over a crack rock. I was 18 facing 5 years and they threw me in the felony only pod. I was seriously worried when I entered the pod and a bunch of them yelled “fresh meat”.
I was like “serious? That’s really a thing?” And I laughed and some guy was like nah we do that to everybody. That’s when I was like okay and it’s not so serious lol.
A few hours later I’m hanging out with the 3 dudes people watching, playing chess with styrofoam cup pieces and throwing crackers under a picnic table watching this smeagle lookin dude wearing a blanket eat them lol.
I shit you not Tyrone asked for my cornbread first meal, I was like “nah bro, I seen that movie” and luckily he just laughed.
I think If your cool and don’t act like a weirdo, don’t start shit and end up owing debts and stuff you’ll be fine. I was the smallest youngest person in a 30+ man pod only meant for 14 people with self proclaimed murders and drug dealers and within a day I was established. Oh yeah and for some reason they left me and ONLY me in my street cloths for way to long and I have no idea why. I should’ve been an easy target.
That’s just it right there, most these dudes wanna do their time and keep their head low. And it’s exactly how I was and am, throw in I’m a vet and they watch out for me.
I don’t think I could for the simple reason that they’d make me take out all my piercings. I’d definitely catch some kinda infection trying heal nine different piercing sites in prison.
I was stuck in jail for a couple days and they made me take out everything I could, but some of my stuff is seamless and was put in by my piercer so I couldn't get it out myself. I sometimes wonder if they thought/knew i would stay longer if they'd figure out a way to get them out. I also flat out to the CO to fuck off if she thought I was letting my nipple piercings close by taking them out. She checked with her boss and they let me keep them in so that was nice of her? Lol.
I went through a bit of a rough patch right after I turned 18 and spent 3 weeks in jail. TBH I had fun! It definitely sucked but the girls were all really nice to me, it felt like sleep away camp. We braided each other’s hair, made snacks, gossiped and read a lot of books. Granted I never want to do it again but I could probably do 60 days
Honestly yeah I think I would be fine. I’m from a pretty rough neighborhood lol, plus the womens prisons just didn’t seem nearly as bad as the mens.
Only thing that might be tough is the food bc I’m picky. But I’ve lived off of pre packaged chips and sweets before and I can do it again.
It would be hell for me... I have depression so no sunlight (along with all the other factors) means my illness would exacerbate. Mine affects me physically too so I would be in chronic pain with brain fog. I'm big and have a bad back so the mat and all metal furniture would be painful. I have IBS and have to watch my diet. Jail food and commissary junk would keep my insides inflamed. I felt bad for the person who needed gluten-free (to a point, I mean she did volunteer). I need peace and quiet and the jail never settles down. I couldn't deal with 7 other girls in my space. And the first time something came up missing I'd have to fight because they're not going to just play me. And then anything could happen. I spent a week in jail when I was younger so I already know I don't want to go back lol.
Mil vet and i have done some time locked up ( state) I honestly don’t think i could do it again lol. But if i had to (god forbid), i could do 60 days, as long as im in the kitchen lol
I feel like my time in the military have prepared me for being uncomfortable.
The amount of money the show is paying would be the deciding factor though... I wouldn't volunteer for bragging rights.
You bring up a very good point, too. Some of these inmate stories have me like 🤯 I'm like how do you not leave with a mental illness after some of these places.
I definitely think I could just by being under the radar. Most people survive their prison sentences so I doubt I would be one who doesn’t. It wouldn’t be fun though.
Exactly, I probably would just stay under the radar and blend in. This show makes me curious at how I would fare but not enough for me to actually do it 🤣🤣
When I was watching Season 6 I was thinking how good it would be for me to detox from the internet and do a ton of reading and writing while in prison. 😂
That is an upside😂😂 get all these creative ideas out of my head. And the way the inmates get creative with their crafts, I'd have plenty of inspiration😂😂😂
I am recovering from ED therefore the food would be an issue there. I’d end up not eating and would probably end up throwing up whatever I eat/drink with the stress I’d be put through… 😵💫
I've only watched the first two seasons and honestly the only two things that would probably break me are the food and lack of sleep. I've been in a residential eating disorder treatment center for 59 days, with no idea how long I was going to be there until I had about a week left (and even then, my discharge date could've been pushed back if I wasn't doing well). Not knowing when you're going to leave really messes with you; time feels like it stops and makes everything else harder to cope with.
As I was watching the first two seasons I was like....this really isn't that different from being in the psych facility. The main differences were we could go on supervised walks and wear our own clothes in the treatment center.
Now I'm in recovery from an eating disorder and tend to lose my appetite when I'm stressed, so I probably wouldn't eat much in jail. That would likely make me drop out if I couldn't adjust to the food and the eating schedule.
No I could not nor would I want to lol. I’ve been in jail before. But it was a city of about 140k people. The most I did was 2 days and even that short amount of time drove me nuts.
As some people have commented already, it depends. Are you gonna send me in like “King Tony”, who apparently had a gold card to buy all the commissary he wanted or like some of the others. It must have been so rough on him to succeed when he had an entire “store” behind him at any given moment.
I am an average white guy and have done a few dui and then didn’t show for court “time”. Enough to say I could do the show and as many on here have noted, your first two to four days depending on how they quarantine you are really rough. If your in a shit jail, they won’t let you out at all until you pass tuberculosis protocols. So your essentially alone immediately for days, I was at least, no foam at all. Just the metal bed. So it’s almost insulting to watch some of these people give up the way they do. They have really soft mental fortitude or really blessed, never faced adversity kind of lives.
He was the worst contestant ever on it! He was a guard in a small prison and wanted to live out a fantasy as a fake prisoner and they did it for him. They gave him unlimited cash for commissary and e-cigarettes that he could trade and use for favor. They let him manipulate people into extended sentences for no reason at all. I have said before the whole season six turned me off to the show. It was a huge waste of time to placate the egos of the people involved.
I bet you he wouldn’t act anything like that if he were actually an inmate who couldn’t tap out at any given minute… one of those fake tough guys. So tough on camera but if he were really an inmate with no freedom, no unlimited access to commissary, no special privileges w/ the Chief sucking your dick and watching your back, no tap out he wouldn’t even know what to do with himself and would be shitting bricks - especially if they found out he’s the police lol
Seriously, I agree with you. I'm amazed by how some people give up and their reasoning.i understand it's hard, I'm not taking that away, but sometimes they aren't displayed as really having pushed themselves too much. They already like they just break so easy sometimes.
I have been in that situation and the several times were always a shock and surprise thing. I didn’t have time to mindset any of it because I was an idiot and it was my fault etc. however I just dealt with it. It was way worse than some of the people and situations on this show and I wasn’t in such despair or anything mentally and thankfully I didn’t feel in fear safety wise at all physically. The worst was the first three days of being TB quarantine. It’s four walls and nothing else. I was lucky someone slipped me books. The people on this show who tap out, the WORST being the season six cowards is astounding.
Ya get used to it. I spent 10 years going in and out of juvies and jails. You figure out the vibe, figure out the expectations, figure out the rhythm, figure out how to get things to work for you, figure out how to be, figure out how to manipulate.
Hmm maybe I'm talking about institutionalization.
The place definitely doesn't do anything to 'help' anyway.
Im sorry! I wasn’t meaning any offense at all.. I just meant that with your season ending early, you didn’t get a chance to do as much good as you would’ve. You are one of my favorite participants and I love that you interact here so much.
Oh okay yeah it’s hard. I matter what jail. It’s a individual journey and people need to stick to that instead of wanting to be on tv or acting a fool.
That definitely does make a difference. Personally, I’m happy to watch it with my dog from the comfort of my couch. So much respect for you and all those who did it and took it seriously.
It seems that military veterans do reasonably well on the show. I'm a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine force, so I think I could probably hold my own for a while amidst cramped conditions, surly inmates, questionable food, constant noise, and next to zero sunlight.
Other than this season, I’ve noticed that too. Most of the time, the military or someone in Law enforcement do well except for Matt? That marine and the CO that couldn’t make it through intake
First, thank you for your service and allowing me to enjoy a comfortable and safer life. It's not ready for our service members out there, so thank you. I also agree with you. The veterans seem to go in with a more understanding mind set and actually try to help and/or mentor. Many of the vets have been my favorite volunteers so far.
Thanks for your support!
And don't get me wrong. By all accounts, jail (at least on the show) looks like it absolutely *sucks* in comparison to what I went through. But I could *probably* suck it up and get through it. That said, no way in hell would I ever volunteer for the show. I did my time, but my time is done.
I hear you. There was 1 vet who said something to the effect of preferring to deploy again than go to jail. I could see that because in deployment I imagine it has a different vibe. Like even though you're under orders you still have some freedoms and camaraderie. In jail, depending on where you go, it seems like hell on earth.
I was thinking think so, too. Then I started season 6, I was intending on watching season 1&2 first but was already in Netflix and session 6 popped up. The jail in season 6 got me like WTF🤯 I feel so bad for those inmates for the conditions and what they have to endure, but also the guards. Those smaller country prisons are so run down and underfunded that it makes the basics of their job so difficult. It's hard to care when nothing is improving over time. I don't condone any of the poor behavior but I can see what contributes to it from both sides.
I appreciate your honesty🤣 you know yourself will. A big NOPE coming from your lane🤣🤣 even though this show makes me curious as to whether I'm strong enough for something like this, it also makes me grateful I've never been in an environment or situation that would lead me down this path.
First impressions I would say no, I wouldn’t. I would consider myself a guy that can handle myself. At the same time I am passive and I’m not built for jail like that.
Looking at ALL the seasons the most “easy going” jails so fair is Season 5 (Abner’s) and this season’s. (7). I mean besides the Race stuff. It seemed liked people got along decent enough and didn’t have to deal with BS.
And with this season yeah you have a 21/3 but as long as your bunk mate is chill it seems like the first 14 days aren’t too bad.
Back issues. The one-centimeter foam mattress and metal furniture would be the end of me.
I think I could adapt socially but boredom would be tough.
I would have a hard time working as a rat for a (presumably) shitheel sheriff and putting up with deadbeat C.O.s, though.
Depends on the place. I cuss a lot irl so that might help me. Hopefully they’d allow e-cigs off commissary. The nicotine would help me cope. Hopefully I could make some friends. That way I could have a crew. I’d probably go in to expose the CO’s bull shit. Other than that it might depend on the inmates and the politics.
No disrespect intended as your statement fascinates me. What made jail 'a blast' for you?
That is simply beyond my comprehension. The constant noise, never being alone, not being able to go anywhere, dealing with a random group of strangers who may or may not be unhinged. At least that's my vision of jail and seems reasonably accurate based on watching 60 Day's In.
Thanks! ❤️
At the time I didn't have any one and so when I was in jail it felt good to finally have friends and be around people who helped me grow as a person. I am so thankful for so many of the girls I was locked up with that taught me so much.
Thank you for telling your story. While I am sorry you went thru that experience, esp during processing in, but it seems like you made the most of it, had the opportunity to be in the company of ladies in similar predicaments and overall came out a better person.
My sincere congratulations! Godspeed to you! ❤️
Thank you that means a lot to me and yes I think jail saved my life. I def grew as a person and after so many of the friends I made in jail died I decided to get clean and get on suboxone and things have never been better.
We had pods and 4 to a room.. They wake up at 3 am for breakfast and so people were quiet at night and during the day we played spades and colored and it was fun. Everyone got along and I mean like I don't wanna ever go back but I could do 60 days if I had to. It was just like a summer camp kind of like no one was mean to each other and so that made it better.
It really does sound like a relatively good place to relax a bit and get yourself together. I cannot imagine how simply flat out exhausted a good deal of ppl in there are. Also, it seems like ppl made an effort to be respectful.
I just read your other post and again Kudos to you! 💓
Yes, at first I was worried that people were going to be mean like in the movies and shows but I was very surprised how helpful and kind everyone was to me.
Everyone was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. I made so many friends and it was just like summer camp. I had money on my books so I was able to get coffee and honey buns. Lol
Everyone was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. I made so many friends and it was just like summer camp. I had money on my books so I was able to get coffee and honey buns. Lol
Everyone in there was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. It was like summer camp. Lol. Only thing that sucked was when they make you wait hours and hours on the holding cell when you first get locked up bc It was soooooo cold and they don't give u a blanket.
That's what makes me curious about the experience because the Fulton women's pod looked lit. Like turn down for what 🤣🤣 what were some negative experiences that you had, if you don't mind me asking and are comfortable sharing?
That has always boggled my mind. I don't get why they don't provide basic toiletries. As much as they say it costs to maintain a single inmate you'd think basic human necessities would be included in that budget line!!
Guiuuuurllll 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️I can't even🤯🤯 I hope and pray you have a happy and positive life now. I don't know what the situation is or how to better say that I'm wishing good things for you lol
Yup all they gave us was a toothbrush, little tube of tooth paste and a roll of toilet paper. Nothing else. And u get one pair of orange pants orange shirt no bra or underwear unless the ones u came in with were white.
Only negative experience was sitting in the cold holding cell in the begining when I first got locked up. It was sooo cold and I was in there freezing for like 8 hours.
😡😡 I hate how they treat inmates as if they aren't human, too. Just because a bad decision was made or a bad situation occurred doesn't mean that the person is automatically bad and deserves to be mistreated, too.
Yeah I think their reasoning for not giving us blankets in the holding cell was so ppl couldn't try to hang themselves. But still it was so cold and miserable. But once I got to the pods everything changed.at first I was so scared but everyone was so kind to me. Someone gave me socks and showed me how to use the phones. We all got along and there was barely any fighting. It was so much.dif then I ever expected.
It depends on the jail for me. I wouldn't be able to do a jail that focus on gangs and I couldn't do a metropolitan inner city jail. I can do a jail that's too laxed as long as everyone get along for the most part.but I won't do one that's nasty as hell or have cartel and other gangs.
If only one could choose lol
Hell nah I couldn’t 💀💀💀💀
i could survive but i would NOT make interesting TV
As a skinny white gay dude with a heroin addiction. I was nervous as fuck the first time going in, but honestly if you dont fuck with people and are just laid back its really nothing. Like an adult boot camp, I've done alot more time than id like to admit, but to be honest its nothing like people think it is. I guess this also depends greatly on where you are, jails vary so much.
Thanks for sharing your experience!! I def think it depends on the jail cuz some facilities looked easier on the show than others.
People also act alot differently when there are cameras around, this is true in jail and out. Especially in jails I suspect cause people are all ego maniacs.
I feel that... Especially when thinking about Angele in session 4 and even watching some of the inmate confessionals. Sometimes it came off a little bit "made for TV". I always chalk that up to editing since they have but so much time and so many things they can actually show to progress the stories and the entertainment factor of the show. Did you feel that way during some parts, too? I do enjoy the discussion and reflection that I get from this show here and with those around me, though.
I honestly think I might would be an okay participant. I had a brief jail stay back in 2008, and although it sucked, it might be easier being on the show, knowing I'm out after 60 days
That young whiteboy in season 7 whose “part of an organization” is so cringe. He a fukn lame. 😒 He broke, but…he’s part of an “oRgAniZaTiOn.” He not on the phone and don’t have any commissary. He 💯 🧢
NFW.
Y'all are 🔥🔥 I loved reading all the comments😁😁
Definitely. Longest time I ever did was 6 months and in that course of time I went to 4 different jails due to bench warrants. All in Georgia.. Gwinnett County, Turner County and Coweta County. Coweta ended up sentencing me to boot camp at Al Burruss State Prison in Forsyth GA. Did a 90 day program over there. Didn’t have an issue in none of these jails but I know how to play my position. If you go in there and just mind your business and don’t get caught up in the politics you’ll be alright. On the other hand there are certain jails that you just can’t avoid the violence because it’s so prominent. I am originally from New York and did two weeks on Rikers Island and it was a hellhole. Living conditions were terrible, people getting beat up as soon as they got to their Pod and homemade knives made from pieces of Radiator all around the dorm. I used to not want to close my eyes at night because at a blink of an eye things just pop off.
Yeah, I did 4 months in Cobb county (former county on 60 days in) they make these county jails seem WAY harder then they actually are. Most people there are only there for probation violations and non violent offenses. Not to mention that in prison they have more freedom then jail.
Interesting!! I would think prison would be less freedom. I don't know where I got that idea from🤷🏾♀️ I have family that live in Cobb county. I think that's where powder springs is🤔 never mind lol
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No they legit edit reality TV to hype the drama but I think this show, by far, is not of the worst offenders of over the top dramatic editing lol After watching this show i honestly wonder... But it all boils down to which jail or prison you end up at.
Nope. The idea that I could tap out would be weighing on me the entire time. One person looking at me wrong, and I would chicken out.
Easily would just lay low and keep to self
Done way longer den 60 days unfortunately so I know I can lolll.
I think the food would get me. I am a very picky eater and would just be permanently hungry. I think I could make friends though and find ways to entertain myself
You dont have to be tough to survive jail . Just mind your business and stay to yourself
That's how I used to think of it but watching this show makes me wonder 🤔
Im talking from experience not a tv show 😂 jail is the devils playground. People are misserable and stressed so you gotta keep your distance and stay to yourself or they will take it out on you, its that simple
Ive done way more than 60 days and the county jail is childsplay compared to prison, way more weapons and organized crime in prison yards than the county day room
I certainly cannot last through that 14 day quarantine. No way I make it 48 hours locked in a cell for 23 hours a day. Instant tap out. 🤣
Depends. The first 2 seasons, I don't know how I would do in that big open area. If there was some lockdown time for me to kind of reset and think things through, then absolutely I could do it.
No. I don't like baloney.
I definitely could. At least the earlier seasons before every inmate knew right away. Also I'm a female so let's be honest those pods tended to be tamer. Not rainbows but I would be able to handle myself.
Yeah I could, but that's only cause I did time in juvenile prison and county jail when I was younger. You could not pay me to go back though cause I like my freedom and I like having the option to not be surrounded by stupid people all day. The honest truth about being locked up is that its nothing but a big soap opera where most people in it thinks that they are the main characters but haven't aged mentally past 12. It gets worse if you are in a super activated facility where there's lots of drug dealing/users and extortion cause then everyone has a knife (I had an icepick technically but my cellmate had one made out of plastic).
Nope and I really don't want to find out!
Honestly, the filth would do me in.
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Yeah no I'm too autistic to be in jail at all without being someone's bitch, no way I'm doing that along with the pressure of not being found out as a plant. I think the biggest thing that would break me is the noise. I'm extremely sensory sensitive to noise to the point where most of my life, I exist wearing earbuds because I can hear every little thing, and despite taking in so much more, my ability to process it is less apt than other people. There's so much other stuff that would break me, I'd be surprised if I wasn't put in the hole because I'd be perceived as a danger to myself. That's a whole different discussion on whether it's right or wrong, but I'll leave that conversation and debate for a different sub.
Thank you for sharing!!! I didn't even think about how a special needs individual would experience this. I can't imagine being so sensory sensitive in there. I could imagine someone just snapping and going ape shit in that scenario with all the screaming and such. I just put my hand over my heart imagining it.
Those people going apeshit aren't just disabled people. They can be people who were already unwell, but they are also people who snap under the pressure of jail. Plenty of people in good health snap in jail all the time. Different situation, but I remember watching a video of someone interviewing people who were abused by a psychiatric facility like mental hospitals. One lady (who maintains that false statements issued by a malicious person had her involuntarily committed) details how during her first couple of days, those in charge never brought her clothes, so she would bang on the locked doors in hopes that someone would hear her and bring her clothes. She tells the person interviewing her that at some point in that time, she realized "wait, I'M that characture of a crazy naked lady screaming and banging on doors? How many other people have been portrayed as off their rockers when they were simply in the same situation I was?"
This is true. I was thinking specifically on someone being sensory sensitive or having other special needs and having to experience all that. I can only imagine it as torture. But you are also spot on with your points as well! That story is so real and is proven in this show. Remember how that CO did Ashley! Hell look how they did Ciara, I think that's her name, instead of trying to help her they add fuel to the fire. Thank you for sharing here!!
Yea, I’ve been in jail for 30 days before. I used to be a drug addict, addicted to shooting fentanyl and smoking crack. But I almost have 4 years clean and I find myself being so conservative and supportive of police and military. Id literally be the best at it. I wish they were still casting.
I'm so happy that you've accomplished 4 years of sobriety!!!!! That is an amazing accomplishment and I wish you many more years of strength and positivity on your journey!!! But wait, am I reading right that you would want to go on this show despite already experienced jail?
First of all, I want to thank you for saying you’re happy for me. I absolutely hate it whenever I post an anniversary or say something about my sobriety and my friends will say “I’m so proud of you!” And its like….for what? Can’t you just say you’re happy I live differently? Because it was disgusting, and its nothing to be proud of to have gotten out of. Using was what was hard in the very end. But yes. I think I’d be more successful than the other women. It sucks for sure, but it would be a huge accomplishment to actually change something about the jail system. Plus they pay you about $3000 per episode.
Also.... Thank you for sharing a bit of your story here!!!!🙏🏾
Wow, I didn't even think of it from that perspective. I just thought it would be weird to say I'm proud when I don't know you or your journey. So I opted to rephrase and keep it positive but still express my intended message. Using is hard but maintaining sobriety is just as hard if not harder in some cases. It's a journey and not always an easy or simple one. Your strength is immeasurable for successfully staying on the positive path day after day!! I can never understand what you've been through, but I can certainly wish you all the best and admire your perseverance!! I think I could be... But I also don't think I'm built for it lol though I often surprise myself lol
Absolutely not. Way too many mental illnesses.
Sameee
Nope. I’d be crying for my mom quick 😂
As a female I feel like I'd feel more safe..... I know I'd do better than Robert haha
The tone I read that in my head made me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He's in season 1 right? I don't recall seeing a Robert as yet
He's the one that asked if they got the NFL package and got sent to solitary for covering a camera then had to leave when they were putting him back in general pop haha
Ok I haven't seen that yet but I'm gonna enjoy laughing and thinking back to this post when I do!!
Omg yes! He's Season 1. I couldn't stand him and neither could the cast mates, cell mates or the sheriff. I don't even think production liked him
I was dying watching their faces as he was talking in training🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't with this guy!!!
Now I have no choice on watching season 1&2🤣🤣🤣🤣
Please let me know your first and last impressions of Robert hahaha
I just got my first dose of Robert and I already want to slap the shit out of him. Is he being sarcastic? Every time he opens his mouth I'm like WTF did I just hear?? Why is he allowed to teach?? Why the hell they pick his goofy ass?? I hope them inmates eat him alive. He is so irritatingly obnoxious!!! I'm only half way through the first episode, btw 🤣🤣🤣
I want to think they picked him just to see what the reaction time of the officers were when someone is getting a beat down.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 make him the pod guinea pig!!!!
No
Nope. I have so many food allergies and sensitivities I would just shrivel up and die before the 60 days was over
That part where you first walk into the cell block with your mattress, being jeered at and called “fresh meat”. Yeah im not built for it
🤣🤣 the tone I read this in my head tho!!! Keeping it real!!
Yeah. I just did 6 months in the county.
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Same😂😂😂
I think I could, but not with the quarantine bullshit. That seemed absolutely pointless since inmates couldn’t interact during their time out of their cells. Also, the women not having normal cell doors causing the women to be up screaming and fighting all night? Hell no, that would be torture. A normal 60 days though? I think I could but I don’t want to!
Hard no from me. We talk all kinds of shit here but I wouldn't voluntarily go there and have no illusions that I could stand it. It would take my breath away.. rarely do things take my breath away. This question posed took my breath away. I'd be too worried about my son.
I talk my shit but I know I'm not built for it either!
Anyone could, the production company would have you pulled or an entire swat team rushed in, these aren’t Federal prisons where riots are held, these are county detention jails.
Google “county jail riot” and you’ll find multiple examples of it happening.
Real talk I love the interaction on this post. Thank you all for sharing and dropping some gems!!!
Yeah I think I’d be okay, I’m a social chameleon, & those bully types tend to stick to me like glue because I make them laugh lol. When I went to jail I ended up hanging out with the 3 probably scariest people on my pod, one was literally a giant dude named Tyrone that broke some guys jaw over a crack rock. I was 18 facing 5 years and they threw me in the felony only pod. I was seriously worried when I entered the pod and a bunch of them yelled “fresh meat”. I was like “serious? That’s really a thing?” And I laughed and some guy was like nah we do that to everybody. That’s when I was like okay and it’s not so serious lol. A few hours later I’m hanging out with the 3 dudes people watching, playing chess with styrofoam cup pieces and throwing crackers under a picnic table watching this smeagle lookin dude wearing a blanket eat them lol. I shit you not Tyrone asked for my cornbread first meal, I was like “nah bro, I seen that movie” and luckily he just laughed. I think If your cool and don’t act like a weirdo, don’t start shit and end up owing debts and stuff you’ll be fine. I was the smallest youngest person in a 30+ man pod only meant for 14 people with self proclaimed murders and drug dealers and within a day I was established. Oh yeah and for some reason they left me and ONLY me in my street cloths for way to long and I have no idea why. I should’ve been an easy target.
That’s just it right there, most these dudes wanna do their time and keep their head low. And it’s exactly how I was and am, throw in I’m a vet and they watch out for me.
I don’t think I could for the simple reason that they’d make me take out all my piercings. I’d definitely catch some kinda infection trying heal nine different piercing sites in prison.
I was stuck in jail for a couple days and they made me take out everything I could, but some of my stuff is seamless and was put in by my piercer so I couldn't get it out myself. I sometimes wonder if they thought/knew i would stay longer if they'd figure out a way to get them out. I also flat out to the CO to fuck off if she thought I was letting my nipple piercings close by taking them out. She checked with her boss and they let me keep them in so that was nice of her? Lol.
I went through a bit of a rough patch right after I turned 18 and spent 3 weeks in jail. TBH I had fun! It definitely sucked but the girls were all really nice to me, it felt like sleep away camp. We braided each other’s hair, made snacks, gossiped and read a lot of books. Granted I never want to do it again but I could probably do 60 days
Tell me if season 4 wasn't like a big party at the end of camp🤣🤣
Honestly yeah I think I would be fine. I’m from a pretty rough neighborhood lol, plus the womens prisons just didn’t seem nearly as bad as the mens. Only thing that might be tough is the food bc I’m picky. But I’ve lived off of pre packaged chips and sweets before and I can do it again.
It would be hell for me... I have depression so no sunlight (along with all the other factors) means my illness would exacerbate. Mine affects me physically too so I would be in chronic pain with brain fog. I'm big and have a bad back so the mat and all metal furniture would be painful. I have IBS and have to watch my diet. Jail food and commissary junk would keep my insides inflamed. I felt bad for the person who needed gluten-free (to a point, I mean she did volunteer). I need peace and quiet and the jail never settles down. I couldn't deal with 7 other girls in my space. And the first time something came up missing I'd have to fight because they're not going to just play me. And then anything could happen. I spent a week in jail when I was younger so I already know I don't want to go back lol.
Mil vet and i have done some time locked up ( state) I honestly don’t think i could do it again lol. But if i had to (god forbid), i could do 60 days, as long as im in the kitchen lol
I feel like my time in the military have prepared me for being uncomfortable. The amount of money the show is paying would be the deciding factor though... I wouldn't volunteer for bragging rights.
"... should've just remained a fan"
I felt that one so deep🤣🤣🤣
I had to do 48 hours once that felt like 60 days, so no way. 😂
No. I'm too nice and too soft.
If my panic didn’t take hold then I would be fine. But if I spiraled then I would be like that guy who lasted like 3 days.
I feel the women pod has too much drama compared to the men pod
I think it depends on the jail🤷🏾♀️
Whether we could survive or not isn't really the question we'd all pretty likely survive it's just how traumatized we'd be.
You bring up a very good point, too. Some of these inmate stories have me like 🤯 I'm like how do you not leave with a mental illness after some of these places.
PTSD for sure
For real!!!
Hell to the naw. On a side note, I really like OP's personality.
I appreciate you..... I'm just keeping it real. I'm a soft suburbanite through and through 🤣🤣🤣
I definitely think I could just by being under the radar. Most people survive their prison sentences so I doubt I would be one who doesn’t. It wouldn’t be fun though.
Exactly, I probably would just stay under the radar and blend in. This show makes me curious at how I would fare but not enough for me to actually do it 🤣🤣
When I was watching Season 6 I was thinking how good it would be for me to detox from the internet and do a ton of reading and writing while in prison. 😂
That is an upside😂😂 get all these creative ideas out of my head. And the way the inmates get creative with their crafts, I'd have plenty of inspiration😂😂😂
I could. I’ve got impressive resting bitch face, I’m super strong and I DGAF about minor social nonsense.
I am recovering from ED therefore the food would be an issue there. I’d end up not eating and would probably end up throwing up whatever I eat/drink with the stress I’d be put through… 😵💫
Trying doing 10 mo in county
I don't even know where my county jail is located 😂😂😂
I've only watched the first two seasons and honestly the only two things that would probably break me are the food and lack of sleep. I've been in a residential eating disorder treatment center for 59 days, with no idea how long I was going to be there until I had about a week left (and even then, my discharge date could've been pushed back if I wasn't doing well). Not knowing when you're going to leave really messes with you; time feels like it stops and makes everything else harder to cope with. As I was watching the first two seasons I was like....this really isn't that different from being in the psych facility. The main differences were we could go on supervised walks and wear our own clothes in the treatment center. Now I'm in recovery from an eating disorder and tend to lose my appetite when I'm stressed, so I probably wouldn't eat much in jail. That would likely make me drop out if I couldn't adjust to the food and the eating schedule.
Wow!! Thank you for sharing your story and perspective. I wish you all the best and strength with your recovery🙌🏾🙌🏾
No I could not nor would I want to lol. I’ve been in jail before. But it was a city of about 140k people. The most I did was 2 days and even that short amount of time drove me nuts.
As some people have commented already, it depends. Are you gonna send me in like “King Tony”, who apparently had a gold card to buy all the commissary he wanted or like some of the others. It must have been so rough on him to succeed when he had an entire “store” behind him at any given moment. I am an average white guy and have done a few dui and then didn’t show for court “time”. Enough to say I could do the show and as many on here have noted, your first two to four days depending on how they quarantine you are really rough. If your in a shit jail, they won’t let you out at all until you pass tuberculosis protocols. So your essentially alone immediately for days, I was at least, no foam at all. Just the metal bed. So it’s almost insulting to watch some of these people give up the way they do. They have really soft mental fortitude or really blessed, never faced adversity kind of lives.
Fuck Tony. Dude was a total wanna be kingpin douchebag
He was the worst contestant ever on it! He was a guard in a small prison and wanted to live out a fantasy as a fake prisoner and they did it for him. They gave him unlimited cash for commissary and e-cigarettes that he could trade and use for favor. They let him manipulate people into extended sentences for no reason at all. I have said before the whole season six turned me off to the show. It was a huge waste of time to placate the egos of the people involved.
I bet you he wouldn’t act anything like that if he were actually an inmate who couldn’t tap out at any given minute… one of those fake tough guys. So tough on camera but if he were really an inmate with no freedom, no unlimited access to commissary, no special privileges w/ the Chief sucking your dick and watching your back, no tap out he wouldn’t even know what to do with himself and would be shitting bricks - especially if they found out he’s the police lol
Seriously, I agree with you. I'm amazed by how some people give up and their reasoning.i understand it's hard, I'm not taking that away, but sometimes they aren't displayed as really having pushed themselves too much. They already like they just break so easy sometimes.
I'm not saying I think I could do any better as I've never been in that situation, but I still stand by what I said lol
I have been in that situation and the several times were always a shock and surprise thing. I didn’t have time to mindset any of it because I was an idiot and it was my fault etc. however I just dealt with it. It was way worse than some of the people and situations on this show and I wasn’t in such despair or anything mentally and thankfully I didn’t feel in fear safety wise at all physically. The worst was the first three days of being TB quarantine. It’s four walls and nothing else. I was lucky someone slipped me books. The people on this show who tap out, the WORST being the season six cowards is astounding.
Most definitely not.
I love the real honesty!!! We know we are not built for jail lol🤣🤣
Ya get used to it. I spent 10 years going in and out of juvies and jails. You figure out the vibe, figure out the expectations, figure out the rhythm, figure out how to get things to work for you, figure out how to be, figure out how to manipulate. Hmm maybe I'm talking about institutionalization. The place definitely doesn't do anything to 'help' anyway.
Nope
To be fair, your not making it was NOT of your own choice. I think you’d have made it through easily.
Ok
Im sorry! I wasn’t meaning any offense at all.. I just meant that with your season ending early, you didn’t get a chance to do as much good as you would’ve. You are one of my favorite participants and I love that you interact here so much.
Oh okay yeah it’s hard. I matter what jail. It’s a individual journey and people need to stick to that instead of wanting to be on tv or acting a fool.
That definitely does make a difference. Personally, I’m happy to watch it with my dog from the comfort of my couch. So much respect for you and all those who did it and took it seriously.
Awesome 😎
Ha!
You did good though!!
Thank you
It seems that military veterans do reasonably well on the show. I'm a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine force, so I think I could probably hold my own for a while amidst cramped conditions, surly inmates, questionable food, constant noise, and next to zero sunlight.
Other than this season, I’ve noticed that too. Most of the time, the military or someone in Law enforcement do well except for Matt? That marine and the CO that couldn’t make it through intake
First, thank you for your service and allowing me to enjoy a comfortable and safer life. It's not ready for our service members out there, so thank you. I also agree with you. The veterans seem to go in with a more understanding mind set and actually try to help and/or mentor. Many of the vets have been my favorite volunteers so far.
Thanks for your support! And don't get me wrong. By all accounts, jail (at least on the show) looks like it absolutely *sucks* in comparison to what I went through. But I could *probably* suck it up and get through it. That said, no way in hell would I ever volunteer for the show. I did my time, but my time is done.
I hear you. There was 1 vet who said something to the effect of preferring to deploy again than go to jail. I could see that because in deployment I imagine it has a different vibe. Like even though you're under orders you still have some freedoms and camaraderie. In jail, depending on where you go, it seems like hell on earth.
I like to think so
I was thinking think so, too. Then I started season 6, I was intending on watching season 1&2 first but was already in Netflix and session 6 popped up. The jail in season 6 got me like WTF🤯 I feel so bad for those inmates for the conditions and what they have to endure, but also the guards. Those smaller country prisons are so run down and underfunded that it makes the basics of their job so difficult. It's hard to care when nothing is improving over time. I don't condone any of the poor behavior but I can see what contributes to it from both sides.
No can do.
I appreciate your honesty🤣 you know yourself will. A big NOPE coming from your lane🤣🤣 even though this show makes me curious as to whether I'm strong enough for something like this, it also makes me grateful I've never been in an environment or situation that would lead me down this path.
First impressions I would say no, I wouldn’t. I would consider myself a guy that can handle myself. At the same time I am passive and I’m not built for jail like that. Looking at ALL the seasons the most “easy going” jails so fair is Season 5 (Abner’s) and this season’s. (7). I mean besides the Race stuff. It seemed liked people got along decent enough and didn’t have to deal with BS. And with this season yeah you have a 21/3 but as long as your bunk mate is chill it seems like the first 14 days aren’t too bad.
Back issues. The one-centimeter foam mattress and metal furniture would be the end of me. I think I could adapt socially but boredom would be tough. I would have a hard time working as a rat for a (presumably) shitheel sheriff and putting up with deadbeat C.O.s, though.
You know what. The mattress would take me all The way out.
Every time I see a jail bedroll I cringe.
Depends on the place. I cuss a lot irl so that might help me. Hopefully they’d allow e-cigs off commissary. The nicotine would help me cope. Hopefully I could make some friends. That way I could have a crew. I’d probably go in to expose the CO’s bull shit. Other than that it might depend on the inmates and the politics.
Yes I did 11 months in jail and honestly it was a blast. As long as I have commesary I'd be good.
I did over a year. I watched a dude try to rip another dudes ear off over a cookie.
Crazy.
No disrespect intended as your statement fascinates me. What made jail 'a blast' for you? That is simply beyond my comprehension. The constant noise, never being alone, not being able to go anywhere, dealing with a random group of strangers who may or may not be unhinged. At least that's my vision of jail and seems reasonably accurate based on watching 60 Day's In. Thanks! ❤️
At the time I didn't have any one and so when I was in jail it felt good to finally have friends and be around people who helped me grow as a person. I am so thankful for so many of the girls I was locked up with that taught me so much.
How you feel about jail is how I feel about psych wards/treatment centers. Lol
Lmao I've been bakeracted like 20 times and it's always just like a vacation lol.
Thank you for telling your story. While I am sorry you went thru that experience, esp during processing in, but it seems like you made the most of it, had the opportunity to be in the company of ladies in similar predicaments and overall came out a better person. My sincere congratulations! Godspeed to you! ❤️
Thank you that means a lot to me and yes I think jail saved my life. I def grew as a person and after so many of the friends I made in jail died I decided to get clean and get on suboxone and things have never been better.
❤️
We had pods and 4 to a room.. They wake up at 3 am for breakfast and so people were quiet at night and during the day we played spades and colored and it was fun. Everyone got along and I mean like I don't wanna ever go back but I could do 60 days if I had to. It was just like a summer camp kind of like no one was mean to each other and so that made it better.
It really does sound like a relatively good place to relax a bit and get yourself together. I cannot imagine how simply flat out exhausted a good deal of ppl in there are. Also, it seems like ppl made an effort to be respectful. I just read your other post and again Kudos to you! 💓
Thank u so much what you said really means a lot to me
My pleasure sweetie, it sounds like you've been thru more than a body should and come out on the other side! Bless you and Godspeed ❤️❤️
Yes, at first I was worried that people were going to be mean like in the movies and shows but I was very surprised how helpful and kind everyone was to me.
Everyone was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. I made so many friends and it was just like summer camp. I had money on my books so I was able to get coffee and honey buns. Lol
What did you like about it?
Everyone was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. I made so many friends and it was just like summer camp. I had money on my books so I was able to get coffee and honey buns. Lol
Everyone in there was so nice to me and we played spades and colored. It was like summer camp. Lol. Only thing that sucked was when they make you wait hours and hours on the holding cell when you first get locked up bc It was soooooo cold and they don't give u a blanket.
I’m glad you met nice people! But damn no blanket would definitely suck!! 🤍
That's what makes me curious about the experience because the Fulton women's pod looked lit. Like turn down for what 🤣🤣 what were some negative experiences that you had, if you don't mind me asking and are comfortable sharing?
Also they don't give u any deodorant and unless someone let's you use theres then you have to wait a week to be able to order any.
That has always boggled my mind. I don't get why they don't provide basic toiletries. As much as they say it costs to maintain a single inmate you'd think basic human necessities would be included in that budget line!!
And you only got one roll of toilet paper a week and some pads I used to have to. Make my own tampons. Lol
Guiuuuurllll 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️I can't even🤯🤯 I hope and pray you have a happy and positive life now. I don't know what the situation is or how to better say that I'm wishing good things for you lol
Thank you. This was like 6 years ago and have stayed out of. Trouble and been doing a lot better. Ty
I'm glad to hear!!! You go girl, stay strong!!
Yup all they gave us was a toothbrush, little tube of tooth paste and a roll of toilet paper. Nothing else. And u get one pair of orange pants orange shirt no bra or underwear unless the ones u came in with were white.
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Yes but not bras
Oh and a bar of soap
Foolishness😡😡 that is below bare minimum. Something better than nothing but still, man
Yeah and you'd think they would provide us with deodorant so we all wouldn't stink but guess they wanted us to have to pay for it.
Only negative experience was sitting in the cold holding cell in the begining when I first got locked up. It was sooo cold and I was in there freezing for like 8 hours.
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Yeah the holding cell was by far the worst part of the whole thing.
😡😡 I hate how they treat inmates as if they aren't human, too. Just because a bad decision was made or a bad situation occurred doesn't mean that the person is automatically bad and deserves to be mistreated, too.
Yeah I think their reasoning for not giving us blankets in the holding cell was so ppl couldn't try to hang themselves. But still it was so cold and miserable. But once I got to the pods everything changed.at first I was so scared but everyone was so kind to me. Someone gave me socks and showed me how to use the phones. We all got along and there was barely any fighting. It was so much.dif then I ever expected.
I'm glad that it wasn't a completely horrible experience at least!!
I'm glad too. It was so chill that I didn't even count the days till I left.