Why do we use the name “Bubba” to refer to a cellmate in jail that is big and muscular?

Published February 8, 2011

Question by Tramp 962: Why do we use the name “Bubba” to refer to a cellmate in jail that is big and muscular?
Example: If you don’t stop breaking the law, you will be locked up in jail sharing a cell with the biggest Bubba anyone can imagine.

Why do we use “Bubba” to refer to the big dude?

Best answer:

Answer by Tech Jacket.
It’s synonymous with someone with a low intelligence and most people assume smart people stay out of prison.

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