Something that looks like they can be eaten
on the inside. Inside referring to penitentiary.
Eventually something weak
on the inside mentally and literally in prison. Again referring to the fact pigeons are captured, killed, and eaten in prisons. Also a place not safe for rats aka informers, who are also targeted in institutions. So not just rats, sex offenders, and oppositions but those viewed as weak... or conveniently alone.
1. "New fish
looks like a pigeon, nice and cooked." one might say in passing when they think
you don't know exactly what they mean.
2. " You'll get eaten alive like a pigeon
in there."
3. "Worry if they call you a pigeon."
4. "Don't get labeled a pigeon."