When it comes to jail society, there are two kinds of inmates. One kind is composed of those who are facing lengthy sentences and acknowledge that they may as well get a Snickers because they’re gonna be there for awhile. They’ve accepted the fact that they’ve got some years to fill and they behave accordingly and integrate themselves into the prison lifestyle.

The other kind of inmate is the one who knows that they only have a short stay and that they believe themselves to still be a part of outside society. They don’t have to get acclimated to the jail lifestyle and learn how to exist shut out from civilized humanity.

These inmates are dubbed “Short-timers”. They may only be in jail for a week or maybe thirty days at the most. For them, it’s just a tiny visit that won’t upset their mindset of preconceived civilization. They can easily integrate themselves back into society without too much psychological damage occurring.

“Short-timers” are notorious for the way they behave while incarcerated. They won’t eat certain prison foods (they don’t have to really. They’ll be back to steak and beer in just a few days.). They also don’t order long-term items on the commissary sheets like phone cards, toiletries, or clothing due to the fact that they won’t be there long.

Some “short-timers” even elect to skip showers or basic bodily cleaning. They’ll wash at home in their own bathroom, in their opinion. Another practice that most “short-timers” skip (as we witness in today’s strip) is taking bowel movements. Many will ‘hold it’ and never ‘drop any friends off at the pool’. They’ll drive themselves miserably bananas just waiting until they get released so that they may defecate in peace at home.

So each day, around the world, there are millions of releasees whose main concern after getting out is not sowing their wild oats with an eager female (or whatever is handy), but finding the first available bathroom in which to relieve themselves comfortably and privately.

Now you can’t say that George doesn’t teach you anything relevant while you’re reading ADDANAC CITY. So, the next time you’re facing the judge, you can be prepared for scenarios like this and can make your own intelligent decisions.

Oh, also, if you’re going to court and it’s more than likely that you’re gonna be remanded to the system immediately after your trial, it’s best to wear sneakers with your ensemble. Prison tennis shoes are ultra-expensive and the people who claim they love you can’t send you anything clothing-wise while you’re in there. You have to buy it off of commissary. Unless you arrived to jail already with certain items (like sneakers and underwear). You can keep them in that instance.