What would your last meal be on death row?
07/01/25 5:11pm
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Some of the most common meals that death row inmates request include:
Rules vary by state, and some prisons don't allow death row inmates to request specific food for their last meal. Some areas only allow meals made in a prison kitchen, while others allow outside food as long as it can be purchased in the area. Some states also set price caps, such as a limit of $40.
What would you choose for your last meal?
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- Steak dinner with potatoes
- Fried chicken with biscuits
- A pint of ice cream or pie à la mode
- Large pizza and a milkshake
- Cheeseburger and fries
Rules vary by state, and some prisons don't allow death row inmates to request specific food for their last meal. Some areas only allow meals made in a prison kitchen, while others allow outside food as long as it can be purchased in the area. Some states also set price caps, such as a limit of $40.
What would you choose for your last meal?
I would eat some a custom-made bowl from Mongolian Barbecue, with a 2 liter (VERY COLD) Dr. Pepper, and a bowl of cookie dough Ice cream.
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