Cell phone Quote by Mary Roach
““SHOULD CIRCUMSTANCE PREVENT a man from carrying his cigarettes and cell phone in his pants pocket, the rectum provides a workable alternative. So workable that well over a thousand pounds of tobacco and hundreds of cell phones are rectally smuggled into California state prisons each year. The contraband allows incarcerated gang members and narcotics dealers to make business calls from behind bars (and to enjoy a smoke while doing so).””
About This Quote
Source Nonfiction: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, 2010
The passage describes how prisoners use rectal smuggling as a practical solution to contraband restrictions, exposing ingenuity in illicit economies.
In simple terms: People find creative ways to bypass strict rules.
Key Takeaway
Consider the unintended consequences of harsh policies.
Themes
contraband
prison life
creativity
Mood
critical
informative
Type
nonfiction
expository
When to use this quote
- prison management
- policy design
- security enforcement
Key Concepts
resourcefulness
illegal trade
human anatomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How could prison policies reduce the need for smuggling?
- What health impacts arise from such practices?
A Different Perspective
May glorify illegal activity or overlook health risks.
