Idaho Prisoners Go Viral While Seeking Love on Instagram [Video]

Idaho has gone viral--yet again. This time, the videos garnering millions of views are actually coming from behind bars: literally. Perhaps you've seen them--we have been for months. Inmates here in Idaho are being posted on Instagram and TikTok in quick video doses, asking for folks to reach out, chat, and maybe even fall in love with them.

Some, admittedly, are quite funny. Others? Totally strange.

The videos have garnered likes and shares from all sorts of celebrities--many of them getting well over a million views. Now, a celebrity podcast has put these on the map even more.

Here's a look at some of the inmates looking for love online--and reactions from celebrities and online Instagram users:

Do any of these inmates look like your type? 

It's fair to say that the folks in these videos might just be more of a 'bad boy' or a 'bad girl' than you're used to. However, all jokes aside, these men and women have clearly gone through things in life that some of us may never understand. And, assuming they have been proven guilty in a court of law, they have made decisions that weren't the "best" for themselves and our community. At the end of the day, however, everyone deserves a second chance, forgiveness, and yes-- even love and companionship!

The 'J-Pay' references that you will see in all of these videos are the numbers that coordinate with each inmates' account.  Dropping some funds in there will allow them to have access to calls and "FaceTime" style calls to meet people. Maybe they can meet you!?

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As always, we can't stress enough to be safe with any and all interactions here and beyond when it comes to meeting people online.