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Friday, January 1, 2010

Ridiculous laws around the world

ALABAMA

It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Dominoes may not be played on Sunday.

Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.

You may not wear blue jeans down Noble Street.

It is considered an offense to open an umbrella on a street, for fear of spooking horses.

CALIFORNIA

Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.

Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool.

You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.

One may not use one's own restroom if the window is open.

FLORIDA

It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.

Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron.

ILLINOIS

You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least one dollar bill on your person.

One may not pee in his neighbor's mouth.

Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.

It is against the law to make faces at dogs.

It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals.

KANSAS

No one may catch fish with his bare hands.

No one may wear a bee in their hat.

Musical car horns are banned.

All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.

Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.

MINNESOTA

It is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there.

Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.

Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays.

Red cars may not drive down Lake Street.

The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitoes a public nuisance.

NEW JERSEY

It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.

It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.

It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue.

It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.


p/s: I have no idea if these are real laws or not, but they sure are bizzare and entertaining!

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