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hollywood_courtyesterday at 4:19 PM4 repliesview on HN

I thought this was going to be about someone that wanted to go to jail in order to receive meals and/or healthcare. But this article was far more interesting.


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butterbombyesterday at 4:20 PM

> I thought this was going to be about someone that wanted to go to jail in order to receive meals and/or healthcare.

Tbf, there’s probably an easier way to achieve that goal that involves much less serious charges than breaking into the jail lol.

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zemyesterday at 9:21 PM

same. there's a classic o. henry short story, "the cop and the anthem", based on this premise.

uwagaryesterday at 6:27 PM

im reminded of an o henry story where a guy tries that.