Comments | dave_littler: A holiday-themed snippet of conversation

dave_littler

A holiday-themed snippet of conversation

Dec 23, 2008 16:57

I was talking earlier today with my friend Brett, who is a prison guard.

Me: "So, do you have any free time in the next week or so?"
Brett: "Not really. I'm working a sixteen hour shift at the prison on christmas day."
Me: "Should be some wicked-awesome holiday pay there."
Brettt: "Oh, yeah, and sixteen hours with the inmates. What could be more fun?"
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Comments 11

ashbet December 24 2008, 01:17:00 UTC

*snort*

Why do I have a feeling that you and my husband would get along famously?

(Also, totally awesome. I approve.)

-- A :D

dave_littler December 24 2008, 01:26:16 UTC

Oh, probably. I get along with lots of peoples' husbands.

hako_neko December 24 2008, 01:26:13 UTC

What prison does he work at?

dave_littler December 24 2008, 01:27:00 UTC

You know, I'm honestly not sure. I've never asked him. Why do you ask? You know somebody who works at/is an inmate in a local prison?

hako_neko December 24 2008, 01:27:36 UTC

My Dad works as a psyche nurse in a prison.

dave_littler December 24 2008, 01:28:40 UTC

Next time I talk to Brett (which should be in the next few days), I'll ask him and let him know.

cupcakecalamity December 24 2008, 01:36:38 UTC

idk I think it might be a solid plan

dave_littler December 24 2008, 01:37:57 UTC

Yes, but you have no compassion, so...

Well, actually, you might have more valid insights into what would make for good prison guard behaviour than I do.

cupcakecalamity December 24 2008, 15:55:36 UTC

the boys would get a kick out of it

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dave_littler December 24 2008, 14:18:39 UTC

Well, GENERALLY. I mean, let's not be naive here; while the Canadian justice system isn't as skewed towards putting as many people in prison as the American system is, there's still probably some 15% or so of the prison population which is entirely innocent of the crimes which they have been convicted of.

But yes, provoking bad people and/or frustrated and angry people in a caged environment is probably a very bad idea. I'm fairly certain Brett has the good sense not to actually do so.

prolixapostasy January 8 2009, 05:43:36 UTC

You know, actually knowing Brett, and actually knowing you, live and in person. And thus having observed both of you in conversation before and having had conversations with you, that may have been the best conversation I've ever had related to me.

Felt like I was there. Especially the 'Me: "That's what the joke hinges on, yeah."' portion. Good times.