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Your New Cellmate

Outside the Razor Wire w/ Pork DAWG

Today’s Question:
What’s a typical first convo between two cellmates like?

Let’s be real—it ain’t cozy. It’s about survival.
You size each other up like you’re auditioning for Fight Club.


🧠 First Impressions Matter

That door rolls open and your new cellie walks in like he owns the place. Chest puffed, no eye contact.

Welcome to the house, f*cker.

You’re already reading him. Sagging pants? Loud mouth? Shifty eyes?
You’re making mental notes.


🧼 Ground Rules Time

You figure out:

  • Who gets the bunk when?

  • Who cleans the floor?

  • Do they know how to spin a line? (If you know, you know.)


🤢 Bad Roomies

I had one dude from Sherman who puked every time he smoked.
Every. Damn. Time.

He’d light up, lean over, and just decorate the toilet. I told him:

“Keep your head in there. Don’t bring it out.”

Then you get the talkers—won’t shut up. Tell you about their mom’s chili recipe.

And then the silent types—plotting, maybe. Or maybe just quiet. You never know.


💣 Bottom Line

You don’t choose your cellie. You manage them. You survive them.

And if it doesn’t work?
Well, you’ve got two fists and a bunk to retreat to.

That’s been How to Keep Communication Open With Your Cellie 101 with Pork Dawg.

Stay smart. Stay sharp. And pray your new cellie knows how to make a clothesline.


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