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« on: September 05, 2001, 08:55:01 pm » |
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Be careful, many of these laws are still on the books
1-When visiting Louisiana, remember that it is illegal to gargle in public...you can do just about anything else in public, but NO gargling!
2-And be careful that you do not get caught shaving while driving in Massachusetts or you'll be in real trouble.
3-If you're going to be driving through Utah, be alert because the birds have the right of way on the state highways.
4-And walking down the streets of Maine with your shoes strings untied is also illegal.
5-Oh, and in Atlanta, not only is it illegal to tie your giraffe to a telephone pole but if you get caught dressing a mannequin without shutting the window shades, you could be in big trouble.
6-When in Nebraska, keep in mind not to spit against wind because not only is it messy, its also illegal.
7-Eating out in Connecticut became so much more pleasant once the law requiring restaurateurs to provide separate nose-blowing and non-nose-blowing sections, went into effect.
8-And if you decide to order cherry pie while eating in Kansas, don't waste your time asking it to be served with a scoop of ice-cream on top...it against the law.
9-In California, its against the law to peel an orange in your hotel room....I guess its ok to peel it in the hallway & then go into your room.
10-If you're planning to do any fishing while visiting Chicago, be sure you don't do it in your pajamas or you might spend the rest of your vacation in jail.
11-And if you're going to set a fire under your mule, don't do it in Ohio..yep, its against the law. Can you believe it?
12-Whistling under water will result in more than getting water in your nose, it will also get you put in jail if you do it in Vermont.
13-And while you and your beloved spouse are enjoying the Florida sun, don't throw dishes if you happen to have a little disagreement with each other. If you break more than 3 a day, you could spend the rest of your vacation eating off of metal trays in the county jail.
We're not the only ones with the wacky laws. If you're planning a trip out of the country be aware that....
14-It is illegal to land a flying saucer in the vineyards of France.
15-And last but not least, if you take ill while in Iceland, never seek medical help from anyone who's shingle reads: "Scottulaejnir". You see, ANYONE, can practice medicine in Iceland as long as they display this sign. Loosely
translated it means, "Quack Doctor"
Just had to pass these along... even if they're not true anymore they're still cute.
And another one that isn't on here but I've heard... In Arkansas, it's legal for a husband to hit his wife on crtain days of the week, between the hours of like 5 and 8 pm or some such. If you research old laws in your town/state, I'm sure you'll find some that make no sense anymore but that have never officially been repealed. Also,the open container law that most states quote, doesn't specify alcoholic container, so you could get stopped for having an open container of: soda, spam, pizza, fruit cocktail, anything that is closed when bought and you might open in a vehicle. Silly huh?
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radaro
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2001, 07:20:56 am » |
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It's funny to read these laws because I am sure when these laws were put in the books there was some reason for them to exist (at that time) i.e. safety issues, issues of decorum, etc.
But why-o-why is it illegal to put ice cream on cherry pie? What about apple pie?
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countrigal
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2001, 08:19:01 am » |
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Also realise that when some of the laws were written, it was back when the richest were the law makers. So if their was only one "richie" in your town, he got to make the laws his way. Maybe he found it an affront to his sensibilities if someone put ice cream on cherry pie. We think a little differently now, and more and more folks are educated and voting on laws and watching what is passed, but just imagine what folks will think a hundred years from now about some of our laws.
Another example of extinct laws... In one of the northeastern states it's against the law to tie your horse up on the right side of the street. Law is still on the books. Wonder why the right side and not the left... hmmm.... Just a little random trivia for everyone.
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radaro
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2001, 09:06:52 am » |
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How do you know what side of the street is the right side vs the left side? Doesn't it depend on which direction you are standing? Shouldn't they have said the north side (or east or west or south) to avoid disputes?
As my 7 year old says "Oh brother!".
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dragonladybug
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2001, 01:52:13 pm » |
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There are many, many websites devoted to nothing but strange, dumb, or wacky laws. In fact that's usually the address - dumblaws.com, strangelaws.com, etc.
It's amazing how many states made it illegal to carry an ice-cream cone in your pocket. It's bad enough to think one person actually did it to cause the law in one state, but more than one? Or to think how many people ACTUALLY must have at one time tied a giraffe, or an elephant, or an alligator to a light pole - or taken a lion to the movies?
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elleny
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2001, 03:35:05 pm » |
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That's the other way laws are created. Somebody was stupid enough to do it. This also explains some of the warnings on the products we use.
Ellen (waring: do not use hairspray while cooking near an open flame) in TX
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