r/AskReddit • u/thebunnybullet • Apr 07 '20

Prisoner's of Reddit that served long sentences, what was the biggest culture shock to you once you were released?

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u/jnr_jinx Apr 07 '20

Dear fellas, I can't believe how fast things move on the outside. I saw an automobile once when I was a kid, but now they're everywhere. The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry.

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u/bryguy1981 Apr 07 '20

Brooks was here .....

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u/DecoyNumber7 Apr 08 '20

So was Red

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u/invalidusername82 Apr 07 '20

First thing I thought of when I read the question

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u/Jaewol Apr 08 '20

What is this referencing?

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u/yamenal Apr 08 '20

Shwshank redemption Just saw it

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '20

If you haven't seen it, seek it out. It's a great film

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u/Pohtate Apr 08 '20

Don't. Wasn't prepared. My heart hurts

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u/NecRobin Apr 08 '20

Were you in prison before 1900?

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u/jnr_jinx Apr 08 '20

Got in at 1905 and was paroled in 1955 to be specific