get out
― NEW YORK DESERVED 9-11 (cankles), Sunday, 8 November 2009 19:57 (fourteen years ago) link
yarly
― ♪♫(●̲̲̅̅̅̅=̲̲̅̅̅̅●̲̅̅)♪♫ (Steve Shasta), Sunday, 8 November 2009 19:58 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.yelp.com/user_details_reviews_self?userid=HFECrzYDpgbS5EmTBtj2zQ&rec_pagestart=1230
1233 reviews since msrch '07. that's roughly 1.3 per dsy 7 days a week and that is for real literally insane
― hope this helps (Granny Dainger), Friday, 13 November 2009 05:29 (fourteen years ago) link
he's only given five 1-star reviews and two are to religious institutions
― omaha deserved 311 (call all destroyer), Friday, 13 November 2009 05:34 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.yelp.com/topic/chicago-couple-o-yelpers-pwned-by-freakin-new-city-no-less
― A B C, Friday, 13 November 2009 05:45 (fourteen years ago) link
+1 Laura P. I have a degree in English and the article was basically nonsense to me.
Communication in modern culture is less about communicating and more about elitist posturing and showing off. That article is a prime example of it: an incomprehensible mess that lots of people pretend to understand because they don't want people to think they're stupid. Kind of like Crispin Glover's What is it? trilogy. The emperor has no clothes.
― max, Friday, 13 November 2009 06:59 (fourteen years ago) link
Maybe yr degree is faulty? Cuz I don't have one, and I thought it was pretty funny. Plus I don't think anyone claims to understand those CG flicks.
― from alcoholism to fleshly concerns (contenderizer), Friday, 13 November 2009 07:22 (fourteen years ago) link
What is it about slow post offices?
― bamcquern, Friday, 13 November 2009 11:38 (fourteen years ago) link
Apparently, I was responding not to max but to some doink responding to the article, as transcribed by max. So, take that, doink responder.
― from alcoholism to fleshly concerns (contenderizer), Friday, 13 November 2009 11:43 (fourteen years ago) link
I guess I just despise the people in that piece for their entitled yet ignorant hiveminding. Also memo to girl with English degree: if you have to mention your BA on Yelp, degree was issued on toilet paper amirite?
― viagra falls (suzy), Friday, 13 November 2009 11:44 (fourteen years ago) link
People who study English have entitlement issues. People who Yelp have entitlement issues. People who study English Yelp.
― etaeoe, Friday, 13 November 2009 14:18 (fourteen years ago) link
i studied english and fuck that imo
― omaha deserved 311 (call all destroyer), Friday, 13 November 2009 14:27 (fourteen years ago) link
this thread remains U&K
― jØrdån (omar little), Friday, 13 November 2009 16:10 (fourteen years ago) link
am I the only person who, every time he sees yelp mentioned anywhere, automatically internally involuntarily thinks "people that yelp are scumbags"?
― a full circle lol (J0hn D.), Sunday, 22 November 2009 03:39 (fourteen years ago) link
also I would like to say that If it's vagina in your face you are looking for..this place is paradise. should have immediately been made a board description
yeah i think that too, even though i don't actually agree with it (how else would i find hairdressers in new places?)
― Maria, Sunday, 22 November 2009 03:48 (fourteen years ago) link
(ughhhhhhhhhhhh)
― fields of salmon, Sunday, 22 November 2009 04:28 (fourteen years ago) link
Not at all.
― Elvis Telecom, Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:17 (fourteen years ago) link
Sanjang Coffee Garden
Do you ever find yourself barreling through traffic to pick up your date who you promised an enchanting and unique evening? In actuality, you are frantically yelping restaurants and coffee shops on the blackberry, which scrolls remarkably long and slow and you get a bunch of unhelpful reviews.
That happened to me last night. But then I remembered my "Ace in the hole/Go-to-guy" Dave A. Of course I have him on speed dial. He takes out all the sexy ladies and I knew he would know of a place.
So I called that hunky know-it-all and asked him where I should go. I am on pins and needles with excitement and anticipation by this time, and then in his calm and reassuring voice he says, "Sanjang".
Is this man omnipotent?!I was just a couple of blocks away from that very location!
Thanks Dave A, I owe you one. Please save a spot on your dance card for me, and btw, what is your favorite flavor shaved ice?..."So..here's the lowdown for anyone in my shoes tonight:
-Corner of 1st and Virgil. Valet Parking $1.50 well worth it.-Chilly outdoor seating but w/ fireplaces and heaters and blankets provided-Great Ramen Noodles and Curry ( get spicy)-Pricey Drinks and really cool looking giant desserts ( yogurts, shaved ice)-Cute but loud korean waiters-Open til 2 am-Non-alcoholic- think coffee, tea, desserts-Super romantic-Smell like bbq when you get home-Good for a business meeting as well-Ghetto neighborhood -Spacious upstairs and downstairs-Great for a big party
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― jØrdån (omar little), Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:26 (fourteen years ago) link
there is a yelp bingo card in my head now and one of the spaces is "ghetto"
― harbl, Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:27 (fourteen years ago) link
Chan Dara
DAAAYYYYUM this place was PACKED on a Monday night! I went for Happy Hour at around 6 and it looked like everyone else had the same idea. I had been to Chan Dara before, for dinner, but it was soooo long ago I don't remember a thing. But when I heard about all the HH goodness, I knew I had to get back there ASAP to check it out. Apparently most of West LA already knew about it too, because they were all shoved into the bar area that night to get some. And it was pretty tight, cuz that area is small!
This was an eclectic group of peeps if I ever saw one. Everyone from the rockabilly tattooed crew to the Britney Spears video circa '99 I just walked out of Contempo chick, to the computer software analysts. Needless to say, awesome people watching! There was only one bartender working when we got there which seemed insane due to said crowd, but she kept her cool and even had some of her regulars helping out by taking drink orders and passing them out. Another cute girl bartender showed up shortly afterward.
I was told that EVERYTHING would be 50% off until 7pm, but actually only ALMOST everything is half off. Apparently there is a HH app menu? Not that I saw :/...maybe cuz it was so busy...Most of it ended up being half off though, so that was cool. As long as my kettle rocks with lemon was, I was happy.
We ordered:Steamed DUMPLINGS!- These were my fav! I think the meat inside was shrimp and pork, not sure but they were slurplicious. specially with the hot mustard and sweet and sour mixed!Chicken satay- yummy, flavorful sticks o' chicken! good peanut sauce, I was sopping the last drops up with my bird.Crab cake- This WAS NOT on happy hour, boo, but they were yummy yum. And so was the little salad that came with it. My friend took a liking to it, I wasn't paying attention for a minute or so and it disappeared! There was also a tasty mango chutney thing on the side.
We would've ordered more but we had planned to head next door for some sliders at the arsenal. I will totally be back to sample more, and for those super cheap cockies!! I'm sold.
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― jØrdån (omar little), Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:32 (fourteen years ago) link
14 people don't know what "funny" is15 people don't know what "cool" is
― kate78, Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:51 (fourteen years ago) link
I'm going back to my Yelp account and adding DAAAYYYYUM to the beginning of every review.
(ps I am a scumbag)
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:47 (fourteen years ago) link
I spent days reading this thread. Most entertainment I've had in while.
― viborg, Wednesday, 25 November 2009 17:58 (fourteen years ago) link
Sorry about the wall of text:
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Jong Ga House
Jason C.I did not slap you. I simply high fived your face.Elite '09
Wanna know how to make someone insanely jealous? It's wickedly sweet form of revenge I concocted over a meal of Korean shabu shabu from Jong Ga House.
Not that I'm advocating it, but human insecurity is a very funny thing.
Wait, never mind, I'm not going to tell you until you read my review.
Eh, that's kinda mean. Okay, I'll tell you. But let me first tell you how I conceived this plot.
Imagine this: You've been dumped by your girl/boyfriend and you're feeling sad, lonesome, filled with feelings of regret and "I'm not good enough." Maybe you should have worked out more, bought that ring from Tiffany's, or spent money on that trip to Honolulu.Whatever.
Don't worry about that, it's too late for that. However, here's what you can do.
Go treat yourself to a good meal with a companion. Preferably, one of the opposite sex. Make sure this person is butt ugly. I mean, I'm talking pug/bulldog ugly. So ugly they're almost cute. But they're not, because they're not dogs and therefore-not-totally-excited-and-down-for-anythin g-and-deserve-to-be-petted-oh-boy!
So I arrived to Jong Ga House with a friend one random afternoon. We'll call "her" Medusa face of grossness.
Anyways, Medusa decided that to help me overcome the emo of a break up, we go eat Shabu Shabu. Typical Medusa. With the threat of a stare turning me to stone, I made the trek out to Oakland for some grub.
We get there and the first thing I noticed is that people had hella pan chan/ ban chan (however you spell it). Well, we got 16 pieces http://static.px.yelp.... . In other people's photos, I noticed 18 or more. So I guess you will get more or less depending on the day. Or maybe the other 2 dishes ran away once they saw Medusa.
Jong Ga made up for it by giving us an appetizer of cold kimchee soup noodles http://static.px.yelp.... . This tasted exactly like kimchee boiled in water with noodles tossed in. It wasn't too bad. Medusa ate it up, see? http://static.px.yelp.... Notice the tiny noodle touching the unclean table. She probably ate that piece, too.
I decided to order Yuk Hwae raw beef http://static.px.yelp.... and a seafood pancake http://static.px.yelp....
The Yuk Hwae was decent and thawed to a cool temperature. It is very rare that you will get freshly cut raw beef unless you go to a very nice restaurant. The garlic adds a little bit of a spicy kick while the Korean pears add a sweet after taste. Topped with a raw egg, the nummies wins over the risk of salmonella.
The seafood pancake was huge. How huge are we talking? This big: http://static.px.yelp.... Trust me, Medusa has a big ass head, mang. And this thing was bigger than her face, snake tentacle hair and all. But bigger doesn't mean better tasting. It was not very crispy and a little bit mealy on the inside as the dough did not cook properly all the way through. Not even the sauce could have saved it.
Finally, we shared the Shabu shabu http://static.px.yelp.... I've never had this with rice and imitation crab balled inside a lettuce cup, but it was a pleasant combination.
So while we chomped away at our food, I realized that if my ex, or any ex saw me at that moment with the most hideous creature on earth, she would initially laugh.
Laugh at Medusa's strange appearance. Mock her deep husky man voice. Mimic her ape like movements and poor hygienic eating habits...
Then something would threaten her to the core of her soul. What is it about this Medusa beast that makes ME hang out with her? Are we dating? What is it that Medusa has that she doesn't? Maybe she does that thing with her tongue that she could never do? Is she better in bed? Is she more successful?!
The vivid imagination of the ex's evil mind would ultimately create a nightmarish sense of insecurity that ultimately devours her soul and bothers her for life.
*evil laugh* Muahahahaha
Sweet. And that idea finished with some cinnamon drink and toasted pine nuts floating on top is the perfect way to end any Korean meal.
Thanks, Jong Ga House. You're not bad, but in Oakland, competition is stiff.
P.S. I hope you realize I'm joking about Medusa. My friend is actually one of the sweetest, most beautiful, caring, and communicative people I've ever had the fortune of knowing. ^_^ Huzzah!
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― viborg, Wednesday, 25 November 2009 18:01 (fourteen years ago) link
Some guy that worked near me is stalking me because someone called him a "douchebag" on Yelp and he assumed it was me. It wasn't.
― viborg, Wednesday, 25 November 2009 18:03 (fourteen years ago) link
Movies that everybody seems to like, except you
Tyler C. says:
Requiem for a Dream - I might be a little biased because I don't like Jared Leto, but seriously this movie is so depressing- damn. I felt like shit after watching it. The only bright side to this movie was getting a sneak peak of Jennifer Connelly's unshaven bush and her epic ass-to-ass scene.
Usual Suspects - It always bothered me that people thought it was this genius, psychological thriller when the entire film was just Kevin Spacey making up a story based on book titles he was reading on a shelf. To me, that's stupid. I mean - not a bad movie necessarily but when it came out, people went nuts over it as if it were some masterpiece. It's really not and actually for some supposed complex plot, it's incredibly simplistic and almost foolishly implausible. You have to be a naive twat to really respect the way he gets away at the end.
Donnie Darko - Movie made no sense. Aside from the cool soundtrack, I didn't see what all the hype was. It seemed like an incomplete movie with all the storyline gaps and nonsensical stuff.
The Dark Knight - I walked out of the theater during the police station scene when the Joker escaped via fat guy with bomb in belly. Great performance by Ledger, but I hated that film. I finished it after it was released on DVD, but I struggled to get through it. I still do not understand why this film is so highly regarded and my friends still give me shit for not loving it.
Team America World Police - I've met NO ONE who doesn't like this film, except the man in the mirror.
Napolean Dynamite - People convinced themselves that it was a funny movie and all of a sudden it became cool to have seen it. If you are among those people that actually think it's a good movie, I got one word for you - lemming.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Michael "McBeyond" M. says:
Yes, Requiem for a Dream, but there are some people who hate it as much as I do--including the person I went to see it with. We both laughed so hard after it was over.
More than any other movie though, The Godfather parts I & II. Sooooooo boring. I've never finished either.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Bob "Stiffer than usual" P. says:
Lusty Busty Big Ones, whack.Naughty Sex Kittens, lame.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Mary "dieting in theory" R. says:
The freakin' Notebook. Loathed it. I hate movies like that...Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
HG "Hugo" G. says:
The Hangover - HATED EVERY MINUTE of it.
Signs - (mel gibson) It was the stupidest alien invasion movie I have ever sat through. It was truly, one of the worst movie plots ever.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Cate T. says:
The Notebook. American Beauty. Breakfast At Tiffany's.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Conrad "Mr Firme" M. says:
Sleepers.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Be kind rewind.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Mario "Free Range Tofurky Killer" M. says:
I hate Riki Lake movies...or shows...anything Riki Lake for that matter...she's a man hating bull dykeFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Roach "earn more sessions by sleeving" G. says:
Conrad "Mr Firme" M. says:"Be kind rewind."___________________
you know someone who likes that movie?!!
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Jack Black is still stupid funny...still barely tolerable....to be continued...oh and can't dis Mos DefFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Yup Roach. Some people i know thought it was good. Sucked so bad! It even got decent reviews.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Marc D. says:
Transformers ~ I liked the original kids show, but this Shia LeDouche and Megan Fox crap is unattractive, an almost entire CGI action movie is for the simple minded
Spider Man / X-Men - super heroes were cool when I was 10 or 12 , at 24 I'm gonna need something a little more complex and interesting
Knocked Up - does anyone really believe a hot chick could fall for a fat unshaven slob? F no
Horror movies - cancer, tumors, and accidents are scary....ghosts and serial killers are notFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Marian "Momsie" G. says:
Slumlord MillionairesFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Jesse "sasquatch" T. says:
m night shame movies, jack black movies, sandra bernhardt movies, any thing that is made as a "x-loser" tries to fix life by cheer leading/drumming/being a 75 lbs football player/____________(insert meaningless feat here)Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Lynette "Be silly, be honest, be kind---RWE" T. says:
Yeah, Slumdog Millionaire didn't live up to my expectations too.The family was watching Boondock Saints & I was the only one who thought it was awful.Johnny Depp movies....Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Rod "Kuya Bingo" V. says:
Titanic,the only redeeming valuewas Kate Winslet's titsFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Chris "The Other White Meat" B. says:
All the comic book super hero movies. Every last one of them sucked (except maybe the first Batman).Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Mike "Chef BashYoHeadIn" P. says:
Hairspray both old and new - Garbage
The Notebook - blah blah
most of all:Syriana - two hours of my life i wish i had spent watching paint dry instead.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
marlon "ThE ChEmIsT" e. says:
titanicFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Tim D. says:
The fourth kind!!!!Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Hazel "nutella spreader" G. says:
lost in translation... ZzZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Sam "dancing in the rain" D. says:
Annie Hall .. one of the stupidest, most boring films I ever saw. And then it wins the oscar for best picture. WtfFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Sonya "Miss Groupie Supreme" M. says:
Fight ClubHarry PotterLord of the RingsMatrixFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Sonya. I'll tell you my thing about Harry Potter.
I love the books. It's just a good story for me. The movies? They're pretty crap, except they are lovely to look at. I don't go to the movies looking for story. They're just my Visual Supplements to the books :)
Same with Lord of the Rings. It's pretty.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Frederick "O" G. says:
Tyler C. sayNapolean Dynamite - People convinced themselves that it was a funny movie and all of a sudden it became cool to have seen it. If you are among those people that actually think it's a good movie, I got one word for you - lemming___________I saw it with absolutely no knowledge about it, no hype, having read no reviews nor heard feedback from anyone. Loved it.
Seth Rogen flics post 40 YO Virgin. Avoid like the plague.
Now, when is Avatar coming out? I know that's going to suck!Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Frankie H. says:
Stir of echoesFlag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Lydia C. says:
Juno.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Kylie "La Loba" B. says:
road house.....dawn of the dead....
please shoot me instead of making me watch either of these 2 again.......Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Amador "U R A Styuped" A. says:
The entire Lord of the Rings series!
I mean, who the hell likes magic, swords, and demons and stuff???
And... and...
... oh wait... that IS kinda cool...Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Michael "Loves Ocean Sunsets" F. says:
Forrest GumpDark KnightStar Wars(any of the ones that followed too)Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
Dennis "will work for licorice" A. says:
Slumdog Millionaire - overrated and weak.
Hitchiker's Guide to The Galaxy - pure shit.Flag as inappropriate Send Compliment Send Message
― jØrdån (omar little), Thursday, 26 November 2009 17:12 (fourteen years ago) link
The only bright side to this movie was getting a sneak peak of Jennifer Connelly's unshaven bush and her epic ass-to-ass scene.
i haven't seen this movie tbh but now maybe i want to? am i a scumbag?
― itdn put butt in the display name (gbx), Friday, 27 November 2009 01:10 (fourteen years ago) link
lol if those are the reasons you want to see this movie you really dont want to see this movie, u know what i mean
― max, Friday, 27 November 2009 01:11 (fourteen years ago) link
no i get you
i didn't even know she was in it, is the thing
― itdn put butt in the display name (gbx), Friday, 27 November 2009 01:12 (fourteen years ago) link
ya imo anyone who is turned on by the "epic" ass 2 ass scene should be immediately neutered for the good of the human race
― max, Friday, 27 November 2009 01:13 (fourteen years ago) link
yelp message boards are a corrective to anyone who seriously thinks ilx sucks
― jØrdån (omar little), Friday, 27 November 2009 02:34 (fourteen years ago) link
Well, they were definitely right about Team America. I just learned about the existence of "South Park Republicans". Ugh.
― viborg, Friday, 27 November 2009 05:44 (fourteen years ago) link
I would direct anyone to whirlpool.net.au also if you think ILX sucks, those guys are all a-grade morans.
― hulk would smash (Trayce), Friday, 27 November 2009 06:22 (fourteen years ago) link
wrong thred trayce
― electrical audio's sm57 (electricsound), Friday, 27 November 2009 06:23 (fourteen years ago) link
? That was in reponse to "yelp message boards are a corrective to anyone who seriously thinks ilx sucks"
― hulk would smash (Trayce), Saturday, 28 November 2009 01:21 (fourteen years ago) link
oh soz
― electrical audio's sm57 (electricsound), Saturday, 28 November 2009 05:35 (fourteen years ago) link
attn jaymc: http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=4DFmd5LCXoLgHtYBytJJPA
does she look familar to you? she posted a review for an asian market at 75th and lemont rd.
― hope this helps (Granny Dainger), Sunday, 29 November 2009 07:32 (fourteen years ago) link
Seattle, WA3 star rating4/21/2009
Yum! This is going to be a short review because, sadly, I'm not very well-versed in Indian food and I don't know the names of ANYTHING I ate... I just know it was good.
We went for the lunch buffet, and I must say, it was a good idea. It was basically all-you-can-eat (I saw people getting seconds) and there were plenty of both veggie and meat options - and rice and naan of course! It was about $19 for two of us (not including anything to drink but water), which is a little pricey for a lunch buffet (in my humble/cheap opinion), but definitely not bad.
The service was only so-so. The servers were very nice, but sort of... not helpful? We walked in and were seated, but then basically ignored until we asked, "Do we just go grab a plate?" We hadn't been to Mayuri before, so we weren't sure how it worked - do you pay first? Do they GIVE you the plates? Are there non-buffet options and would the server expect us to wait for a menu?
(You just go to the buffet, grab a plate, and feed yourself, in case anyone else was wondering.)
Once we'd finished and had our plates taken away... we were ignored again. We didn't know if someone was going to bring us a check or if we were meant to pay at the front, so we finally got a chance to ask, and the guy told us it was "okay" to pay at the front... so I still have no idea what the correct way is, but whatever.
So three stars for not-so-awesome service and not-so-super-cheapness, but honestly, places like this make me wonder why I ever thought I hated Indian food. It's freaking GOOD!
― musically, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:22 (fourteen years ago) link
would rather read 100 of the above review than 1 that started with "I grew up eating AUTHENTIC Indian food - trust me, I know what I'm talking about"
― iatee, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:29 (fourteen years ago) link
me too i just wonder how that guy gets around and handles everyday tasks, he doesn't even understand what buffet is
― harbl, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:30 (fourteen years ago) link
I was looking for the address of a hospital on googleand saw that people yelp hospitalsI don't really want to look at hospital yelpsthey probably would be worse than titty bar yelpshopefully it was just a bad dream
― super sexy psycho fantasy world (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:31 (fourteen years ago) link
::investigates hospital yelps::
― harbl, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:32 (fourteen years ago) link
my favorites in the AUTHENTIC department are "I grew up in (California, Texas, Arizona, anywhere but Mexico), so I know authentic Mexican food"
― I DIED, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:32 (fourteen years ago) link
oh shit do people yelp prisons
― super sexy psycho fantasy world (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:33 (fourteen years ago) link
"I grew up in Sing Sing so I know authentic correctional facilities"
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:35 (fourteen years ago) link
i found one but it's one of those "just for lols" type yelps
― harbl, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:35 (fourteen years ago) link
Rod V.
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"Detention Center"? Let's call it what it is okay, jail, a prison. The word "Detention" reminds one of staying after school because you were late for a class or something. This is not a place you ever want to come, as a visitor and especially as an inmate.
I was here some weeks ago, visiting a friend who had never been in jail before, I could only imagine what he was going through. Sometimes in life we make decisions, out of anger, out of passion, call it what you will, a momentary loss of control can cost you your freedom, maybe your life, but enough with the philosophy on with the review.
I have never set foot in a prison either as an inmate or a visitor, and I must say the experience was very strange. The environment here reminded me of so many things, many times it felt like I was in a hospital, I also felt like I was in an airport, I felt like I was at the DMV, I felt like I was at the zoo, seriously combine all those things and that's what this place feels like.
TIPS :
- you need to come early, the processing, and the waiting all in all will take about 2 to 3 hours, visiting is only allowed on weekends and the max visiting ours you can spend is 2 hours, not a day, but the entire weekend. So you can understand why the processing of visitors takes so long.
- leave your cellphone in the car, you can stand in line, get to the end the guards will not let you in if you have a cellphone and no they will not hold your cellphone for you.
- bring water with you and a snack, waiting in line burns a lot of calories.
- you have to know the inmates processing number, you can't visit just knowing his first and last name, that won't cut it, you have to now the prisoners processing number.
After the processing you have to wait for a bus, once you board the bus it will take you to the actual building of the prison. You get off, your placed in a long hallway, and I mean long hallway that is hot, smelly, and loud. You wait there until they call out the inmates name and then you just follow the crowd. They assign you telephones stations, where you sit behind brakeproof glass, yeah you see stuff like this in the movies and on TV, I'm telling you its really weird.
My friend is out, thank God! He spent just under 2 weeks in prison, still the stories he told about it, it's something I would never what to personally experience. For my friend who has never been to prison before, he's man enough to pay his debt to society and not blame anyone else for his actions, he's taken full responsibility for what he did and did his time like a man. Prison to me is like being berried alive, the lesson I've learned from my friend and his situation, you better think before you act.
― jØrdån (omar little), Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:35 (fourteen years ago) link
Prison to me is like being berried alive
― jØrdån (omar little), Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:36 (fourteen years ago) link
tips would be useful to certain people fwiw
probably not people who read yelp but hey
― iatee, Tuesday, 1 December 2009 01:38 (fourteen years ago) link