<Tr> <Th> Parents </Th> <Td> Debbie Doggett (mother) </Td> </Tr> <P> Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett is a fictional character in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, portrayed by Taryn Manning . Manning was offered the role without needing to audition . The character of Doggett is based on a real life prisoner; a "young woman from western Pennsylvania who proudly called herself a redneck". She is originally from Waynesboro, Virginia . Prior to her imprisonment, she is shown to be exchanging sexual favors for soda or money . Doggett is also known to have had five abortions . She is charged with shooting an abortion doctor and decides to hire a Christian lawyer; the ensuing support she receives from Christian groups leads to Doggett's becoming a born - again Christian . </P> <P> Doggett makes her first appearance in Season 1, episode 5 and is initially is the main antagonist but becomes a protagonist in later seasons . In her debut episode, she unsuccessfully attempts to hang up a cross in the prison chapel and expresses homophobic views . She conflicts with Alex Vause and Piper Chapman throughout the first season . In the second season, Doggett's storyline revolves around her friendships with Sam Healy and Carrie "Big Boo" Black . This friendship with Big Boo continues into the third season . Big Boo comforts Doggett when the latter is feeling remorse for her abortions and when she is raped by a correctional officer . The character Doggett has received mixed reviews from critics, though Manning's performance has received positive feedback . </P> <P> Tiffany Doggett's nickname "Pennsatucky" is derived from Pennsyltucky; a slang term for the rural portions of Pennsylvania . The author, Piper Kerman, of the book, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison, which inspired Orange is the New Black describes the real life version of Pennsatucky as "a young woman from western Pennsylvania who proudly called herself a redneck". Kerman further describes her as someone addicted to crack cocaine and dealing with the loss of custody of her child . </P>

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