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What is it about jailbirds that's sort of hot? The handcuffs, the criminal record, the orange jumpsuit that contrasts with their teary eyes? The possibility of conjugal visits? Being able to vote while your felonious partner has to stand outside with the pollsters?

Not everyone looks their best when they're getting hauled in. Some people look downright haggard as hell. Most people are either high or drunk, so it makes sense you aren't looking Cosmo or Esquire perfect as you prepare to spend some time in the clink.

But leave it to celebrities, or what passes as celebrities these days, to show us peons how to retain a shred of dignity while getting arrested.

We cobbled together a motley crew of guys and gals, all better than us since they're on television and stuff, who managed to have grace under fire and still look doable. Even Paris Hilton, for who we would still want to triple-bag it, looks like an angel that we would gladly throw a puppy in a river for.

Click ahead for the top 10.

10. Khloe Kardashian Khloe "Kong" Kardashian was arrested in 2007 for a DUI. She's easily a foot taller than both her sisters.

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