I think "beef" is the only prison slang we use in everyday society. I don't know if it originated in prison, but when I was in high school a decade ago, we use to say "Yo, who you beefin' with?" or "You got some beef with me?"
You, me now, and 75% of the population. What scares me to death are the innocent people in these stories. You know the diff between us and them? Not a damn thing other than being in the wrong spot. Now that is my new nightmare.
My uncle openly taught us swears in front of the entire party. I called his kid a fuckface and he tells my uncle that I said the F word, so he drunkenly snaps his head at us and says "WHO SAID THE FUCK WORD?"
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief What happens if you outright refuse to put anything in your ass? Beatdown? Get killed? If the ass is off limits, do you get cancelled?
I f'd up when I was younger and it cost me 15 years of my life. Love the explanation of the difference between an inmate and a convict. Think those are universal in every prison in the US. I was lucky enough to get that advice from a guy I met in the county and it was spot on. Show respect and don't take any disrespect from anyone. Sound advice, good stuff man.
Fresh out of USMC I ended up hanging with a group who had all recently spent time on the "peanut farm" in Pendleton IN. The one who managed to do his time without being punked was a little Hispanic who, upon arrival, stole and sharpened a spoon; then minded his own business.
This guy is legit tha same in UK as USA with regard to prison, have manners, don't b nosy ,stand up for yourself, pay your debts even better don't get in debt, respect privacy, don't be a screw boy ,
Larry, you should consider publishing your book as an audio book. The way you tell your stories seems so open and honest. I will buy your book here in the UK.
Larry Lawton you’re so inspiring, it’s amazing to see a gangster turn his life around and help those in need and inspire the young to be better in life!
My Personal 5 Rules: - No Snooping - No Snitching - No Backtalk - No Taking Shit - When You Get A New Cellie, Stay Awake The 1st Night, Then Find Out Who They Are And Where They Stand (Sounds Contrary To No Snooping, But It's A Different Thing In This Instance)
@@triangulum8869 I have no idea either; that attitude would win him no friends inside. It's not about being dominant; that's the last thing you want. It's simply about being able to fight back; it doesn't matter if you lose. A man is unlikely to fight you, even if they'll win... if they know their nose or arm is going to get broken in the process.
@G TEAM Dude, you don't sound intimidating, you don't sound tough. You sound like someone trying to emulate what their idea of tough is, and acting that way on a format where no one knows what you look or sound like. Truly tough and strong guys, do not need to say they are tough or strong. What would you do if someone picked a fight with you? You would no doubt start monologuing about how you once beat up a hundred men without breaking a sweat; because that's just how tough you are. You would laugh as you say "You really don't want to do this; It'll only end in pain for you Beta". Do you know how strong and tough people act? If the threat is real, they don't waste time talking or laughing; they act. They don't wait for someone to throw the first punch so they can feel justified in fighting them, so they can plead self defence later. They do not wait, they do not monologue. They strike, and don't act like a tough guy on the internet; because they don't have to. Those who are strong kniw they are strong; what use is it telling others they are strong.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief really who jacks off in prison like prison is the most private place but still it's hacking off (that's what we call it) in a public bathroom
I went to jail on acid once. Maybe if I was doing real time and prison was ‘home’, it might be okay, but going to jail on acid SUCKS... Hell, I don’t even like to be around Spreadheads on acid, haha! I’ve been to jail on a BIG dose of mushrooms once, too, and I’d take the L about a billion to one.
We called acid “sid” when I was in high school. 🤣 Also, in the jail I was in, Orange jumpsuits were for the accused felons. A bunch of them going somewhere was called “the pumpkin patch”. (Women’s side of a county jail in FL. They knew I was a bad check charge the second I walked in. “You don’t look like you’ve never done nuthing wrong.” was what my cellie said.
@Yuck Foutube bad check is easy to prove. Proving fraud requires intent as opposed to stupidity. I was stupid. Thank god for electronic payments these days. No checks needed.
Larry, you'd be surprised at how many things military slang terms and prison slang terms have in common. 15 years in, loved every second. Keep up the videos mate, I'm sure the vids help many people and they are very informative.🤘
Its amazing how you managed to monetize going to prison, although I can't talk myself I have a friend who greatly struggled after being released. He's on his feet now and has a stable job, but thats beside the point. Anways, props to you!
One thing I’ve noticed on all your videos is that everything you say is consistent. All your videos link together. Facts repeated time and time again. Means everything you’re saying is truthful
@@Corkoth55 Yes. Its good for putting the emblems on your cars and all. Be good to have a crew that Larry Lawton owns that all the fans can join, you know yourself
Hey Larry. I'm a firefighter, and I'm currently looking to become a police officer. I hope to make a positive difference in those that need it the most. Your videos continue to open my eyes to a side of the system I never saw. Thank you for everything you do, you truly are an amazing person and an outstanding teacher. I look forward to all the positive differences you will continue to make. I will stay tuned through and through!
Larry, man, I really respect that you've been able to take your bad choices from the past and turn them around into a positive, both for yourself (your videos seem popular enough that I assume you've turned this into a career at this point, if not, its definitely got to be some nice supplemental income!) and for the community, in both the entertainment sense and in the fact that you refuse to glamorize that lifestyle. I think that, if even one person makes the right decision and stays out of trouble from what you're doing here, that really does benefit all of us. Keep it up, my man. I appreciate you.
@@NR-gp2il Yeah, that's for sure. Some people even end up drug addicts after going to prison just cause there's not much else to do in there. Most of the former convicts I know got in trouble for something other than drugs, but still enjoyed doing them too in and out of prison, like I've known a lot of thief/burglar tweakers and junkies, and one of my old friends was a junkie who was in there for attempted murder, that was really weird news to hear lmao. It's a vicious cycle though.
Guy Ferrari patience grasshopper.. Larry said it himself.. have a little faith. I also have been waiting that long for the video. Larry is a busy man and has a lot going on. Give it time, it will come. And when it does I’ll be cheffing that shit right up. It’s been a minute since I’ve had prison food. I have a feeling this is going to be top shelf shit. I’m willing to bet Larry has perfected the art of prison pasta and it wasn’t over night.
There was that bumble app perfectly timed, just after the girls says " bumble have you heard of it?" Cuts back to larry saying "Youre going to die in prison" haha great laugh
Larry I just discovered you and your channel recently and have been watching a lot of your videos. Thanks for all the stories and interesting info. Congratulations to you on turning your life around post prison. You deserve the respect brother. Keep up the great work.
lol ill tell you what someone might tell you inside- ain't nobody give a fuck what you think. hmmmm do i wanna catch a 72 or do i wanna put this contraband up my ass? zoop that shit is going up there.
Lmfao, i member one time in county they had just come by to do count, so i thought it was OK to do a shot. Well while i had the ere in my arm, the cop walked by my house & backed up doing a double take. I put that shit up so fast before they could open the door. I was still tied off while they dragged me to the hole.
I respect Larry for being honest. A lot of dudes say they didn’t do it or they would never do it, but when you’ve actually lived that life, you will definitely ‘put something up’ at some point. Wether its drugs, money, or weapons…
Love listening to these videos Larry! I haven’t been through even a pinch of what you or anybody whose incarcerated has. Just a young privileged kid with depression thankful for the distraction from sadness, for the inspiration I have to help those in this sad system.
One of my favorite things is the fact that prison culture will reward you for being a decent person. Like if you're a nice friendly dude without being a pushover people will actually go to bat for you. I'm glad that civility and pleasantness isn't punished.
Life has been busy but I came back to this channel and so happy for you it’s almost to a million! You have so much to teach and I’m so glad you can reach so many people ❤️
Acid in prison: the yard is so beautiful!! I love the geometric patterns the bars make. Wow that is a bright jumpsuit. The guards sure are negative man
Like alot of people I lost my grandad a while back, and he told me stories from his life all the time (as they all do) and didnt realise how much id miss it until he was gone. Get the same feeling listening to your stories man. You've had such an interesting life and amazing stories❤
Hi Larry. Prison nurse here. Love watching your videos. Very informative. It's a weird job being a nurse in a prison. I try to do no harm but take no shit.
Just binge watched a hole heap of your narations of your book ..what great memory you have dude ..respect for trying to fight the system by discouraging the youngsters from heading into the private prison industry Lots of love from cork Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Hey Larry. Served 46 months. Been out since 2014. Your story’s bring back memoriesz. First timer. Got a 12 state. Brought a smile to my face today thank you. Much Respect Brother
Now i finally know what diesel therapy is I always wondered if they actually do some sick physical harm thing with diesel. And also how paperwork and in what prison someone is can get lost and ppl disappear. Never put them together. So insane.
hey Larry I have a question what made you want to make this channel and also another question what was it like when people used the wrong slang did you ever see people being beat up/bullied?
mostly we laughed at them first and then if we liked them we'd correct them. I made the channel to reach more people with my message. I've been doing it with my Reality Check Program for ten years and this let me reach more people
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief wow thanks for responding I didn't actually expect a response but I was rather surprised with the fact that people were never beat up or attacked by some nutjob for saying the wrong words.
Larry, my friend who went to prison, who had never been... he needed this. He knew he was NOT A TOUGH GUY. We all bought him books. He could write us letters using an old typewriter, no access to internet. He was popular (well not hurt too badly) as he could touch type and do letters for others. (many people sadly had learning disabilities).
Hey Larry I found you on TH-cam yesterday, I have never been in prison let a lone jail but hearing the stories you tell are straight up awesome, You honestly seem m like a cool dude I would hang out with .
We would actually sell sga dollars for real money sometimes again job corps is not prison I want people to understand that it's not nearly as had but there are simularies
I’m here as always, sending love. Have you considered doing a video, driving your RV to some of the prisons you’ve been in and talking about the experiences?
I always get so immersed in these videos. You have on-camera charisma, and excellent flair for story-telling / explaining. Had you not been a great jewel-thief, you would have have been great teacher 😊
I've done a fair amount of acid and spent a little bit of time in a max joint. I would never ever do acid in prison, I couldn't even imagine tripping while the deck goes up or during a riot.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief That almost sounds like drugs, in short term can be alot of fun. The aftermath that comes with it, or long term abuse. is the exact opposite.
Was wondering if you had a video about "Helping Someone who Just Got Out, adjusting to Modern Life." My aunt's been in for almost 8 years, and I'm scared she's gonna be overwhelmed with how different the world is from the technology to the politics. Well either way, love all your vids and love the causes you push for!
Larry, you should react to the Casino Heist from Gta San Andreas and the Bank Heist from GTA Vice City. Not as good graphics but still pretty fun and I’d think you would get a kick out of it. I love your insight on all of that stuff.
Hey Larry, I really enjoy watching your videos as they are very informative, factual, and truthful. You bring us the unedited, honest, and down to earth realities of prison life. Larry, It's great to have them at our availability to view as I have already learned many things. Please keep your videos coming. Larry, the people of this country need to know what is really happening inside our prisons as it will eventually affect them. Take care bro and thank you very much for all your hard work. Jimmy.
I Love your storytelling, you are the best at it. You should do a video about the people that keep low profiles, the quiet ones. My mom always says " watch the quiet ones, those are the ones that snap" so I would love to hear stories about those type of personalities
It's strange to me that acid is popular in prison. I guess I can see both sides and that a psychedelic could help to provide a mental escape beyond the walls. At the same time, being in a loud, potentially violent place doesn't seem like a comfortable place to take a psychedelic. I can imagine it's very easy in that environment to have a bad trip!
@@skovesk8s I just can't imagine it being a good experience. I've seen people have bad trips in nature, I feel like tripping in prison would be horrible.
You’d probably set it up so that you’d do it at a good time. It’s not 24/7 violence and insanity, but yeah if some shit popped off that would absolutely suck.
@@Blunt_Man I haven’t done much time but for some reason there’s also a lot of fun and laughter. If you were with good friends I could see it being a blast.
The way I learned it was, A shiv is an improvised weapon made from whatever you can scavenge, while a shank is any object that can be used to stab someone, for example, a pencil or a piece of glass. So all shivs are shanks but not all shanks are shivs.
Lots of respect my friend, very insightful. I admire anyone who can take negative experiences and turn them into something positive. You embody the true entrepreneurial spirit.
I heard the terms "Dippin' in the Kool-Aid" and "Quit dippin'" in high school. It was the street way for saying "mind your own business", just as it was described here. I haven't heard anyone say it in years though. I assumed it was just old slang, like "Knockin' boots". Nobody says that anymore either.
Heard that a lot when I was in the county jail. Funny story. I actually found your channel back in February when I was in a lot of trouble with the law. Had just gotten out of a week long stint in the county jail. Your videos put a lot of stuff into perspective for me, and I've been living crime free ever since.
I spent time in Detroit detention center and Toronto south and hooping is more Canadian. I lucked out getting arrested in the USA being Canadian because there were so many mistakes made in the transfer no one wanted a part of me. I have respect for your channel and it helps me deal with the memories. I was 14 tried and convicted as an adult, put with lifers. Scary shit! Thanks bro
Larry is one of the few youtubers with a lot of subscibers who actually reads and responds to his comments
every video - I love hearing from the fans. good and bad.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief keep up the good work
Desert Haze XD
@Harold Kirkland you must not be making any money lmfao
I would too if before this I my only choice was to read messages via snail mail after being rummaged through by guards with greasy chicken fingers.
I think "beef" is the only prison slang we use in everyday society. I don't know if it originated in prison, but when I was in high school a decade ago, we use to say "Yo, who you beefin' with?" or "You got some beef with me?"
Its very popular now even i hear it all the time at my high school
Notorious B.I.G. - What's beef
It's way older than that. You will hear that term used in old gangster movies from the 40s and 50s. So it has been around for a long ass time.
Beef was 90’s rap, could have been around earlier
Oh yeah, now it's a super common term. But I've heard a few others outside that are pretty common
Me: Afraid to speed or drive too slow. Would never break a rule
Also me: Better learn prison slang. Just in case.
Sometimes trouble finds YOU
Have you seen
Prison Stories - Getting Jumped Over Jelly Beans
It’s hilarious! 🔪 😂 😆
You "fear" what might happen from moving violations?
You would DEFINITELY be turned-out
You, me now, and 75% of the population. What scares me to death are the innocent people in these stories. You know the diff between us and them? Not a damn thing other than being in the wrong spot. Now that is my new nightmare.
Lol puss
my dyslexic ass was so hyped to lean how to make prison lasagna, why must my eyes and brain deceive me so.
Damn now I want prison lasagna
You damn well know Larry has a recipe for prison lasagna.
@@phatman808 finest lasagna in the prison block
LMAO IM DEAD 💀
Phenomenal
For some reason Larry reminds me of the uncle that secretly teaches you a cuss word behind your parents back
Fr lmao
My uncle openly taught us swears in front of the entire party. I called his kid a fuckface and he tells my uncle that I said the F word, so he drunkenly snaps his head at us and says "WHO SAID THE FUCK WORD?"
@@scottwpilgrim that's a hilarious tale brother. Thank you for sharing
That's what uncle is for
Like what? Donkey punch? Rusty trombone!? LMFAO
As a prison guard i love seeing a cell warrior. ''Yeah, talk smack all you want but just wait till labor tomorrow.''
I thank you for your duty and appreciate that you wtch my channel. we need good guards. I've known several and they work to make the system better
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief So prisons stink and need more Right Guard?
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Can you do a video talking about your experiences with good guards?
@@jamessheeler5200 he talks about it a bit in the gangster redemption series
So hearing him talk about suitcasing, what do you do with that knowledge? Is there anything you can do about it?
We used to say
"What has 30 legs and 6 teeth?"
"Pill line"
😂 That’s funny
คપรՇٱก รՇɼคՇՇѻก XD
I don't get it
Extra Ragu because they heroin addicts so lost most of their teeth haha
@@millionpavillion3126 its usually the meth that does in the teeth.
If you got a movie made about you PLEASE Lar tell them no suitcasing on camera.
i agree - was bad enough in private
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief If you make a movie make sure you retain creative control and tell it how it is; none of this flashy hollywood nonsense.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief What happens if you outright refuse to put anything in your ass? Beatdown? Get killed? If the ass is off limits, do you get cancelled?
@@circuscase You dont suitcase you die. It's what it is.
He would have to say the like "I'll never forget" because no one would do it as good.
I f'd up when I was younger and it cost me 15 years of my life. Love the explanation of the difference between an inmate and a convict. Think those are universal in every prison in the US. I was lucky enough to get that advice from a guy I met in the county and it was spot on. Show respect and don't take any disrespect from anyone. Sound advice, good stuff man.
Fresh out of USMC I ended up hanging with a group who had all recently spent time on the "peanut farm" in Pendleton IN. The one who managed to do his time without being punked was a little Hispanic who, upon arrival, stole and sharpened a spoon; then minded his own business.
This guy is legit tha same in UK as USA with regard to prison, have manners, don't b nosy ,stand up for yourself, pay your debts even better don't get in debt, respect privacy, don't be a screw boy ,
Larry, you should consider publishing your book as an audio book. The way you tell your stories seems so open and honest. I will buy your book here in the UK.
Yeah as a drunk man I totally agree
@@tommyshelby9418 I think he read his whole book on spotify
@@DrewIbarra714 is it free?
@@tommyshelby9418 yup. I just checked.
Yo Larry let me read your book. I wanna read the stories in a Joe pesci
Could Larry react to the Breaking Bad Prison Killing scene and talk about it ?
That would be cool
Yes he should
I would love that too
yes!
I was just thinking about that
Larry looks like a pirate
ahoy - watch your bounty
At least Larry will never forget where he buried his treasure.
Hahah
Disposable_Hero the treasure is the stuff he hid before he got caught
*Booty
"Dry ratting" 3 guys in a cell 1 dead. Guy 1 says " it wasn't me!"
Well in that situation what are you supposed to say? I didn't see anything? That seems like the same thing.
Splittin wigs and bustin cheeks ..... LOLOL
*I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT! LOL!!!*
BIG HERC
Dont get ya wig sthplit
I can guess what the second one means, but what's the first one?
@@Serjo777 cracking heads open
The worst part about prison for me, was the Dementors.
He looks just like you!
How was the food, Prison Mike?
omg this was the 1st thing I thought of
@@ISAYWORDS1 gruel sandwiches and gruel omelets, nothing but gruel, and you can eat your own hair
Haha
Police: write that down WRITE THAT DOWN
Police already know this lol
Meme doesn’t work
Currently at work in a county facility so you're not wrong
For those 6 people that disliked this video needs to be put in prison.
Its probally pigs the lot of them
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Probably dry snitches
255 now
im thinking on going to prison to escape the reppition of always being put in psychiatric hospitals.
This is the greatest content ever! It is worth watching during online school!
focus on your school work jonah. you can watch me later - make smart decisions
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I will, i promise
@@jonahquinones6049 LIAR
Larry Lawton you’re so inspiring, it’s amazing to see a gangster turn his life around and help those in need and inspire the young to be better in life!
You just got yelled at by Larry Lawton. That must suck.
I'm eating my dinner and taking notes
LOL
My Personal 5 Rules:
- No Snooping
- No Snitching
- No Backtalk
- No Taking Shit
- When You Get A New Cellie, Stay Awake The 1st Night, Then Find Out Who They Are And Where They Stand (Sounds Contrary To No Snooping, But It's A Different Thing In This Instance)
@G TEAM And your comment is proof that you've never been too prison
@@JamesMerlaut Mans got multiple comments about being “the alpha” idk what hes going on about lmao
@@triangulum8869 I have no idea either; that attitude would win him no friends inside.
It's not about being dominant; that's the last thing you want.
It's simply about being able to fight back; it doesn't matter if you lose.
A man is unlikely to fight you, even if they'll win... if they know their nose or arm is going to get broken in the process.
@G TEAM You're not fooling anyone buddy; Brucie from the Grand Theft Auto series... yeah, you remind me of him
@G TEAM Dude, you don't sound intimidating, you don't sound tough.
You sound like someone trying to emulate what their idea of tough is, and acting that way on a format where no one knows what you look or sound like.
Truly tough and strong guys, do not need to say they are tough or strong.
What would you do if someone picked a fight with you? You would no doubt start monologuing about how you once beat up a hundred men without breaking a sweat; because that's just how tough you are.
You would laugh as you say "You really don't want to do this; It'll only end in pain for you Beta".
Do you know how strong and tough people act? If the threat is real, they don't waste time talking or laughing; they act. They don't wait for someone to throw the first punch so they can feel justified in fighting them, so they can plead self defence later.
They do not wait, they do not monologue.
They strike, and don't act like a tough guy on the internet; because they don't have to.
Those who are strong kniw they are strong; what use is it telling others they are strong.
Larry can we get a tutorial on suit casing also I’m a visual learner btw
Come onnnn Mr White!
Yeah science bitch science!
LMAO
Oh god lol
HEISENBERG i need some blue stuff lol.
I remembered I had shown a single video of yours to a friend and he ordered your book the next day haha
serious - that's great thanks
JordanGibson XD
HAHA THE INTRO I LOVE YA LARRY
thanks!
BoomCrafty XD
Such a funny dude Larry, keep it up!
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Just found u in the last couple days. TH-cam has plenty of prison channels, but I like u lol.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief really who jacks off in prison like prison is the most private place but still it's hacking off (that's what we call it) in a public bathroom
Somehow, LSD in prison sounds like it's about the best of a bad situation.
Until the bad trips hit you
hahaha or Mushrooms , youd be laughing at the guards and stuff
Imagine everyone in the unit on acid. Talk about squashing beef.
I went to jail on acid once. Maybe if I was doing real time and prison was ‘home’, it might be okay, but going to jail on acid SUCKS... Hell, I don’t even like to be around Spreadheads on acid, haha! I’ve been to jail on a BIG dose of mushrooms once, too, and I’d take the L about a billion to one.
That would be the last place on Earth I'd want to trip.
This guy looks like a cooler, more charismatic Steven Seagal.
Not a very high bar to beat tbh
@@deanwrubel5730 not a bar so much as a curb. Or a divot where the sprinkler hose is coming up from the ground.
The fuck are you guys talking about. This dude is epic
dude looks like michael scott in that episode of The Office where dresses up like an ex-prison inmate. 😆
Larry Lawton can actually fight unlike Seagal
larry i just finished all my school work 😎
excellent - focus on school. knowledge is power
Why do I find this funny and inspiring ? 😂
We called acid “sid” when I was in high school. 🤣 Also, in the jail I was in, Orange jumpsuits were for the accused felons. A bunch of them going somewhere was called “the pumpkin patch”. (Women’s side of a county jail in FL. They knew I was a bad check charge the second I walked in. “You don’t look like you’ve never done nuthing wrong.” was what my cellie said.
@Yuck Foutube bad check is easy to prove. Proving fraud requires intent as opposed to stupidity. I was stupid. Thank god for electronic payments these days. No checks needed.
I’ve been telling all my friends about you. You’re such an inspiration. The idea of how someone can grow from their mistakes.
Ben Malleck XD
Definitely!!!
Larry, you'd be surprised at how many things military slang terms and prison slang terms have in common. 15 years in, loved every second. Keep up the videos mate, I'm sure the vids help many people and they are very informative.🤘
curious... Foucault wrote a lot about the common roots of modern army and prison... discipline
Its amazing how you managed to monetize going to prison, although I can't talk myself I have a friend who greatly struggled after being released. He's on his feet now and has a stable job, but thats beside the point. Anways, props to you!
One thing I’ve noticed on all your videos is that everything you say is consistent. All your videos link together. Facts repeated time and time again. Means everything you’re saying is truthful
Larry you should start a GTA 5 crew on Rockstar games social club. Legend
people still doing that?
@@Corkoth55 Yes. Its good for putting the emblems on your cars and all. Be good to have a crew that Larry Lawton owns that all the fans can join, you know yourself
@King Said Who looks like a nerd?
@King Said Wait, are you calling Larry Lawton a nerd?
@Luke Perry How does he look like someone who's had straight A's in school? A.k.a Nerd
Hey Larry. I'm a firefighter, and I'm currently looking to become a police officer. I hope to make a positive difference in those that need it the most. Your videos continue to open my eyes to a side of the system I never saw. Thank you for everything you do, you truly are an amazing person and an outstanding teacher. I look forward to all the positive differences you will continue to make. I will stay tuned through and through!
@Yuck Foutube not true police are good
Good luck cops are nice people and you will make a good cop
Yea Larry I appreciate the fact that you take the time to respond much appreciated
Larry, man, I really respect that you've been able to take your bad choices from the past and turn them around into a positive, both for yourself (your videos seem popular enough that I assume you've turned this into a career at this point, if not, its definitely got to be some nice supplemental income!) and for the community, in both the entertainment sense and in the fact that you refuse to glamorize that lifestyle. I think that, if even one person makes the right decision and stays out of trouble from what you're doing here, that really does benefit all of us.
Keep it up, my man. I appreciate you.
We called regular needles rigs in the outside world too. Back when I was an addict I heard "You got a rig?" all the time.
Drug addicts are a large portion. Of prisoners so most r doing white or black or both
@@NR-gp2il Yeah, that's for sure. Some people even end up drug addicts after going to prison just cause there's not much else to do in there. Most of the former convicts I know got in trouble for something other than drugs, but still enjoyed doing them too in and out of prison, like I've known a lot of thief/burglar tweakers and junkies, and one of my old friends was a junkie who was in there for attempted murder, that was really weird news to hear lmao. It's a vicious cycle though.
We need the cooking video Larry!
patience - all good things to those who wait
Larry Lawton ... it’s been almost a year of him saying it’s coming
I'm sure he has a video......cooking well
Joshua Richardz XD
Guy Ferrari patience grasshopper.. Larry said it himself.. have a little faith. I also have been waiting that long for the video. Larry is a busy man and has a lot going on. Give it time, it will come. And when it does I’ll be cheffing that shit right up. It’s been a minute since I’ve had prison food. I have a feeling this is going to be top shelf shit. I’m willing to bet Larry has perfected the art of prison pasta and it wasn’t over night.
There was that bumble app perfectly timed, just after the girls says " bumble have you heard of it?" Cuts back to larry saying "Youre going to die in prison" haha great laugh
Larry I just discovered you and your channel recently and have been watching a lot of your videos. Thanks for all the stories and interesting info. Congratulations to you on turning your life around post prison. You deserve the respect brother. Keep up the great work.
Larry: “so any way I’ve shoved things up my ass.”
Me: “what?”
Ya do what you gotta do.
lol ill tell you what someone might tell you inside- ain't nobody give a fuck what you think. hmmmm do i wanna catch a 72 or do i wanna put this contraband up my ass? zoop that shit is going up there.
@@sierrasanders1048 the fact he did it isn't the thing being pointed out, it's the way he said it.
Lmfao, i member one time in county they had just come by to do count, so i thought it was OK to do a shot. Well while i had the ere in my arm, the cop walked by my house & backed up doing a double take. I put that shit up so fast before they could open the door. I was still tied off while they dragged me to the hole.
I respect Larry for being honest. A lot of dudes say they didn’t do it or they would never do it, but when you’ve actually lived that life, you will definitely ‘put something up’ at some point. Wether its drugs, money, or weapons…
"He was cuffed up what's he gonna do" only thing he can do is cry for a guard 😂😂
I'd be real scared if you're punching a cuffed dude and he's not calling for help
I read the guards part in a haha davis voice
this'll be really helpful for me and everyone else watching these videos that've never broken the law and probably never will
Love listening to these videos Larry! I haven’t been through even a pinch of what you or anybody whose incarcerated has. Just a young privileged kid with depression thankful for the distraction from sadness, for the inspiration I have to help those in this sad system.
LarryLawton
One of my favorite things is the fact that prison culture will reward you for being a decent person. Like if you're a nice friendly dude without being a pushover people will actually go to bat for you. I'm glad that civility and pleasantness isn't punished.
I laughed out loud when he goes “ I beat this dude soooo bad” like he won a free food voucher for it or something. Dude is bad to the bone
I like how when Larry was talking about “beef in prison”. An ad about beef started playing.
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I'd love to hear some acid prison stories
my best was floating in my cell. but those days are over. i seen enough bad trips too
Kenny Wilson XD
Tell a bad trip story larry
Larry Lawton want to hear em
Acid in prison sounds like a lot of bad trips.
I always love watching your videos! You have a gift for storytelling.
thanks - Im happy you enjoy my stories. plently more to come
Christian M XD
Life has been busy but I came back to this channel and so happy for you it’s almost to a million! You have so much to teach and I’m so glad you can reach so many people ❤️
You are so gorgeous.
Acid in prison: the yard is so beautiful!! I love the geometric patterns the bars make. Wow that is a bright jumpsuit. The guards sure are negative man
Like alot of people I lost my grandad a while back, and he told me stories from his life all the time (as they all do) and didnt realise how much id miss it until he was gone. Get the same feeling listening to your stories man. You've had such an interesting life and amazing stories❤
Were you a bully or did you ever get bullied in prison?
I never bullied anyone and no one bullied me . . . more than once
Dr. Pancakes XD
“More than once” 😬
@@cjthegunman9659 That's what he does with his Poker lol
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief dead men tell no tales
That bandana suits you
thanks - prison wear. I only wear it now if I forget my hat and its hot
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief so if u where one like that is it bad? I where one like that but usually tighter when I'm mowing or out side with no hat
Am I the only one that read it at "That banana suits you"
He would look good in an Ivy cap.
Bloods are red, crips are blue, Lawton's crew wears black so should you
florida prison also says "one time" when officer enters the dorm.
Hey larry. Love the vids, keep it up
very much appreciated - we aim to please
Larry looking like Prison Mike with that bandana.
Glad to see he survived the Dementors.
😭😭😭😭
I never got caught neither
Man you’re a trip Larry! You remind me of my dad, he’s done about 23/42 years of his life in prison
You remind me of you
Hi Larry. Prison nurse here. Love watching your videos. Very informative. It's a weird job being a nurse in a prison. I try to do no harm but take no shit.
Just binge watched a hole heap of your narations of your book ..what great memory you have dude ..respect for trying to fight the system by discouraging the youngsters from heading into the private prison industry
Lots of love from cork Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Hey Larry. Served 46 months. Been out since 2014. Your story’s bring back memoriesz. First timer. Got a 12 state. Brought a smile to my face today thank you. Much Respect Brother
I have a question: what's the most famous criminal that you've been around and did the guards treat him differently?
Now i finally know what diesel therapy is
I always wondered if they actually do some sick physical harm thing with diesel.
And also how paperwork and in what prison someone is can get lost and ppl disappear.
Never put them together.
So insane.
hey Larry I have a question what made you want to make this channel and also another question what was it like when people used the wrong slang did you ever see people being beat up/bullied?
mostly we laughed at them first and then if we liked them we'd correct them. I made the channel to reach more people with my message. I've been doing it with my Reality Check Program for ten years and this let me reach more people
Biggus Chungus XD
Money
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief wow thanks for responding I didn't actually expect a response but I was rather surprised with the fact that people were never beat up or attacked by some nutjob for saying the wrong words.
Larry, my friend who went to prison, who had never been... he needed this. He knew he was NOT A TOUGH GUY. We all bought him books. He could write us letters using an old typewriter, no access to internet. He was popular (well not hurt too badly) as he could touch type and do letters for others. (many people sadly had learning disabilities).
Hey Larry I found you on TH-cam yesterday, I have never been in prison let a lone jail but hearing the stories you tell are straight up awesome, You honestly seem m like a cool dude I would hang out with .
Liking the fancy thumbnails
that's darien's magic!
We would actually sell sga dollars for real money sometimes again job corps is not prison I want people to understand that it's not nearly as had but there are simularies
I’m here as always, sending love. Have you considered doing a video, driving your RV to some of the prisons you’ve been in and talking about the experiences?
good idea ben - we'll add it to the list but honestly I hate to get too close :-)
Larry Lawton face your fears if you think the result will be worth it
Stumbled on to Larry and now I can't stop watching. Truly interesting stuff.
I always get so immersed in these videos. You have on-camera charisma, and excellent flair for story-telling / explaining.
Had you not been a great jewel-thief, you would have have been great teacher 😊
Awesome video Larry! Very informative and entertaining!
glad you enjoyed it - just in case
Nate Campbell XD
Too Right, never, ever, just walk in someone else's house.
The Police (the band) did a song called Man In A Suitcase... watching this video has forever changed the way I listen to that song for eternity 😆
Respect is Mandatory, Thanks Larry.
I love how you turned a new leaf and using it to help others! Love your channel Larry, Thank care my friend!
blows my mind that acid is a big prison drug. can’t imagine that being a good trip at all!!
Yeah a bad trip is hell! Can't get up because you feel like your heart will explode, can't even scream, terrifying
I wonder how much a book or sheet is in there, if that's a thing inside.
@@jackswan3420 ouch sounds like you had a very bad trip, what happened
I've done a fair amount of acid and spent a little bit of time in a max joint. I would never ever do acid in prison, I couldn't even imagine tripping while the deck goes up or during a riot.
At least it’s an escape
Deep down, do you miss your ‘old life’ if you want to call it that
i miss the excitement but would not go back to it. wasn't worth it
Chad Kensington XD
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief That almost sounds like drugs, in short term can be alot of fun. The aftermath that comes with it, or long term abuse. is the exact opposite.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief So does that mean if VR advances enough that you could do it again virtually you would?
Was wondering if you had a video about "Helping Someone who Just Got Out, adjusting to Modern Life."
My aunt's been in for almost 8 years, and I'm scared she's gonna be overwhelmed with how different the world is from the technology to the politics.
Well either way, love all your vids and love the causes you push for!
Just found your channel yesterday, been loving the videos! Thank you for sharing these stories to help educate us with the truth about prison
Thanks for the information Larry. Keep informing us and spreading the word on prison reform.
Larry, you should react to the Casino Heist from Gta San Andreas and the Bank Heist from GTA Vice City. Not as good graphics but still pretty fun and I’d think you would get a kick out of it. I love your insight on all of that stuff.
MendedWaif 62 #JustMonika #Ramadan
Hey Larry, Id love to see you discuss with a UK person who’s been through similar situations. To talk over cultural and rule differences :)
Sounds like a scary life, I thank God for mine
Hey Larry, I really enjoy watching your videos as they are very informative, factual, and truthful. You bring us the unedited, honest, and down to earth realities of prison life. Larry, It's great to have them at our availability to view as I have already learned many things. Please keep your videos coming. Larry, the people of this country need to know what is really happening inside our prisons as it will eventually affect them. Take care bro and thank you very much for all your hard work. Jimmy.
I Love your storytelling, you are the best at it. You should do a video about the people that keep low profiles, the quiet ones. My mom always says " watch the quiet ones, those are the ones that snap" so I would love to hear stories about those type of personalities
Larry can you react to an episode of beyond scared straight i would love to hear your thoughts on the kids there
He has his own version of the program called the Reality Check Program.
Stupid
@@FIREB4II chill out why are you mad it’s just a question
Wow this sounds exactly like the things that happen at school.
Great video larry
(Obviously slightly exaggerating 😂😂)
Kingz XD
To have beef with someone, we say that all the time in Germany. Lil kids say it, it’s a very common anglicism.
Its definitely not just prison slang or street slang here anymore pretty much everyone knows it.
Ist der lanken pissenstreak
@@theintellectualsamurai7265 thats not german or anything bro
your impression of "pill call" & "chow time" are on point!
Larry tells these stories so well!
It's strange to me that acid is popular in prison. I guess I can see both sides and that a psychedelic could help to provide a mental escape beyond the walls. At the same time, being in a loud, potentially violent place doesn't seem like a comfortable place to take a psychedelic. I can imagine it's very easy in that environment to have a bad trip!
True but I’m sure after so long there isn’t much to lose so it’s better than coke and heroin and it’s also way longer in terms of the high
@@skovesk8s I just can't imagine it being a good experience. I've seen people have bad trips in nature, I feel like tripping in prison would be horrible.
You’d probably set it up so that you’d do it at a good time. It’s not 24/7 violence and insanity, but yeah if some shit popped off that would absolutely suck.
@@Blunt_Man I haven’t done much time but for some reason there’s also a lot of fun and laughter. If you were with good friends I could see it being a blast.
In the courthouse we'd call Life
"a sentence with no numbers."
Letters..
The way I learned it was,
A shiv is an improvised weapon made from whatever you can scavenge, while a shank is any object that can be used to stab someone, for example, a pencil or a piece of glass. So all shivs are shanks but not all shanks are shivs.
Lots of respect my friend, very insightful. I admire anyone who can take negative experiences and turn them into something positive. You embody the true entrepreneurial spirit.
I heard the terms "Dippin' in the Kool-Aid" and "Quit dippin'" in high school. It was the street way for saying "mind your own business", just as it was described here. I haven't heard anyone say it in years though. I assumed it was just old slang, like "Knockin' boots". Nobody says that anymore either.
"11 straight years" huh? So no shower shenanigans.
things go on everywhere. most important thing in showers is to wear shower shoes
Heard that a lot when I was in the county jail. Funny story. I actually found your channel back in February when I was in a lot of trouble with the law. Had just gotten out of a week long stint in the county jail. Your videos put a lot of stuff into perspective for me, and I've been living crime free ever since.
Unpopular TH-cam Channel XD
Ming Fan Zhang What’s so funny?
CAN SOMEONE MAKE A STORY OR FULL PAGE USING ALL THE WORDS HE HAD !!!
I've been through the system since 13 years old, only a year left before I can seal my record.
Larry, you should do a video on how a homemade syringe is built, that would be interesting to see!
thanks for the eduation Larry
I spent time in Detroit detention center and Toronto south and hooping is more Canadian. I lucked out getting arrested in the USA being Canadian because there were so many mistakes made in the transfer no one wanted a part of me. I have respect for your channel and it helps me deal with the memories. I was 14 tried and convicted as an adult, put with lifers. Scary shit! Thanks bro