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Ippei Mizuhara is experiencing a serious life change as he trades in his days as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter for life behind bars. But don’t count him out just yet; he’s got a surprisingly decent prison menu that many would envy! At FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania, Mizuhara has access to breakfast items like fruit, oatmeal, and pancakes, alongside lunch options that feature wraps, sandwiches, and tacos. Who knew? It’s almost like getting served at a cafeteria, minus the cheerful lunch lady.
Dinner options don’t skimp either, with steak, fried rice, and even hot dogs on rotation. Sure, it’s not quite Michelin star dining, but let’s be honest: it’s better than surviving on bland prison gruel. And to add a silver lining to his rather gray situation, he gets to watch MLB games on TV. Can we blame him for trying to enjoy the little things while dishing out the timeframe on those prison walls?
How many of us would settle for a burger and taco combo after hearing what his former life was like? Mizuhara may have lost his slice of luxury, but at least his plate is still full. What’s your take on prison meals—could they actually be better than some takeout options?
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