What joking names do you have around here for a county or city jail?
| LOCKUP | 8 |
| SLAMMER | 7 |
| CLINK | 6 |
| HOOSEGOW | 4 |
| COOLER | 2 |
| CROWBAR HOTEL | 2 |
| PEN | 2 |
| POKEY | 2 |
| BRIG | 1 |
| BULLPEN | 1 |
| CALABOOSE | 1 |
| COOP | 1 |
| COUNTY HOTEL | 1 |
| GREY BAR HOTEL | 1 |
| HOUS-GOW | 1 |
| LOCK BOX | 1 |
| SIN BIN | 1 |
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