DON'T Do This on Your First Day in Prison
Defending Freedom · Oct 21, 2026 · 0:42
Defending Freedom · Oct 21, 2026 · 0:42
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You've probably heard the classic prison advice: "On your first day, find the biggest guy in the yard and hit him." It's been repeated in movies, TV shows, and prison stories for decades, but is it actually good advice, or could it make your situation a whole lot worse?
A former correctional officer explains what would REALLY happen if a new inmate walked into prison and immediately tried to fight the biggest, toughest person they could find. From prison politics and inmate hierarchies to respect, reputation, and the unwritten rules everyone is expected to understand, there's a lot more happening behind the scenes than most people realize.
So, should you actually hit the biggest guy in prison? The reality might be very different from what Hollywood has taught you.
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