Does it seem fair that these prisoners in the Phillipines are having a much better time than most American office workers? (For entertainment almost as good, see my posting on New York's current production of Gypsy.)
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So You Think You Can Shank: Filipino Prisoners Dance!
Posted Jul 23rd 2007 12:49PM by Mo Rocca
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31. I did not enjoy that ridiculous video. They should not have the chance to relax or have fun! THEY ARE IN JAIL!!!! I don't want to even imagine some of the crimes they've committed. I could care less if their spirits are lifted. I could care less if this type of activity helps them from killing each other. Those who landed themselves in jail need to have it hard. I mean really, don't you think their victims had it hard?
Cathe at 10:07AM on Jul 25th 2007
32. Aron check this out
Steven Saunders at 9:50AM on Jul 24th 2007
33. I don't particuarly like the message of Thriller, but the idea of involving all the inmates in such a project, is an excellent way to develop harmony. There are so many lessons to learn when people work together!
ckspoon at 4:03PM on Jul 24th 2007
34. I thought that this was really good.If it's jail what else can they do. All they have is tyme on their hands.It's better than them beating and stabbing each other up for no reason whatsoever. Believe me by the tyme their finish dancing like that they are too damm tired to do any thing but sleep any how. So i say hats off to whom ever came up with the idea. Keep up the good work with ur extracurricular activities
queen at 9:57AM on Jul 24th 2007
35. i'll pay to see that ...lol Very good i laughed at the girl/boy. What tyme on your hands can make you do ...lol great job!!!!!
queen at 9:59AM on Jul 24th 2007
36. funny yes, but theses are prisoners. what if ther was a riot? they are not the next Filipino Idol, and lose the tranny.......
ryan at 10:39AM on Jul 24th 2007
37. no matter what song or moves they've got i like them better than the freakin racists around here or somewhere else who throws insensible comments! buy your own country and build your own people!
way to go Filipinos you are setting some good example around the world...
king at 11:07AM on Jul 24th 2007
38. Please let them all out but keep the transgender in jail..
Anastasius at 11:00AM on Jul 24th 2007
39. If we knew what these people did to become incarcarated we would be happy that they are learning constructive ways to spend their free time. I agree lose the wanna be lady and you have a great video.
Kim at 11:01AM on Jul 24th 2007
40. I think it is just fair that the prisoners are having fun in the Philippines. What does not happen in the US jails has nothing to do with other countries. It is just that way. Keep your laws and your laws away from my body and country.
Dj at 11:40AM on Jul 24th 2007
41. At least they are not fighting over turf
john at 11:45AM on Jul 24th 2007
42. I think it was nice to see, and funny. They were not fighting and they seem to have fun doing it.Its a compliment to black people and esp. micheal jackson.
it kwept them out of trouble and they should do a lot of things like that in america besides weight and things. quite entertaining...
norvell at 12:37PM on Jul 24th 2007
43. that's a guy,, we call them "bading" in the philippines.. hahaha
Sharon at 7:07PM on Jul 25th 2007
44. ok people, not everyone in prison "shanks" their fellow prisoners. keep in mind, most people end up in prison for non-violent crimes. also, there are various levels of prisons as per different security levels. they're not all like "oz" (but none are like country clubs either). educate yourself!
kris at 12:55AM on Jul 31st 2007
45. I know I'm a little late responding to this blog but i figured the video would make up for that.
tacocat at 1:03PM on Sep 4th 2007