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Offline Karnak

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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2011, 04:08:03 AM »
I recall the SF Chronicle including this one on its list of oddball San Francisco laws:

It is illegal to offer a smoke to a snake on Sundays.
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2011, 07:35:06 AM »
The Oregon one kills me "It's illegal to strap kid to roof or fender of a car".
I guess it's ok if they are strapped to trunk or hood? :rofl :rofl
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2011, 08:07:12 AM »
Here's some more......                :D

Massachusetts.....

It is illegal to put tomatoes in clam chowder.
The law states that all dogs must have their hind legs tied for the month of April.
It is illegal to deliver diapers on Sunday.
It is against the law to cool one's feet by hanging it out the window.
It is illegal to eat peanuts in court.
It is illegal for anyone at a wake to eat more than three sandwiches.
It is against the law for taxi drivers to make love in the front seat during their shift.
It is illegal to kiss in front of a church.
All PDAs (Public Displays of Affection) are illegal on Sunday.
It is illegal to take loins to the theatre.
It is legal to allow one's livestock to graze on public grounds except on Sunday.
Boston - it is illegal to have frog-jumping contests within the city limits.
Boston - it is against the law to take more than 2 baths a month.
Fitchburg - it is illegal for barbers to carry combs in the back of their ears.
Holyoke - it is against the law to water your lawn when it is raining.
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2011, 08:08:20 AM »
my fave from the UK:

within the ancient city walls of York, you may kill a scotsman if he is carrying a bow and arrows.

(batfink take note!) :lol
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2011, 08:12:20 AM »
Ok SC law is good but hear in Texas its also against the law to beat you wife on sunday with a strap wider than 2 inches BUT any size strap may be used the other 6 days thats how i keep my wife inline yeah right id get the strap.
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2011, 08:40:56 AM »
tX

    It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
    It is illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
    It is against the law for anyone to have a pair of pliers in his or her possession.
    It is still a "hanging offense" to steal cattle.
    It is still required that criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
    The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.
    In Corpus Christi, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.
    In Galveston, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street.
    In Houston, it is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday.
    In Kingsville, it is against the law for pigs to have sex on airport property.
    In LeFors, it is illegal to take more than three swallows of beer while standing.
    In Mesquite, it is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts.

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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #21 on: July 12, 2011, 08:58:22 AM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on July 11, 2011, 10:57:29 PM


In Detroit, couples are banned from copulating in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property.
  

Reminds me of College, Glad i didnt go to Michigan  :lol
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2011, 10:36:41 AM »
Stupid laws like that are going on the books practically every day. Rep. are fighting Dems. today over  the right to choose LIGHT BULBS. Fleurescent light sux. WTF Goodbye sweet America :bhead
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2011, 10:49:06 AM »
Quote from: jd on July 12, 2011, 10:36:41 AM
Stupid laws like that are going on the books practically every day. Rep. are fighting Dems. today over  the right to choose LIGHT BULBS. Fleurescent light sux. WTF Goodbye sweet America :bhead
Well, the thread made it 14 hours before someone set the timer...

This is why we can't have nice things!
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2011, 12:10:50 PM »
Quote from: Raptor on July 12, 2011, 10:49:06 AM
Well, the thread made it 14 hours before someone set the timer...

This is why we can't have nice things!

Maybe but he makes a good point.  Back when these "crazy" laws were passed there was probably a perfectly good reason for them to appear on the books.  Like it was mentions, the stories about why the laws were passed are probably more entertaining than the laws themselves!  The problem is that once a law is passed, no one ever wants to waste time getting anything repealed so these crazy, outdated laws are left in the records and are very unlikely to be enforced.

The real question is that in a hundred years what laws do we pass today will be regarded as silly and outdated?
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2011, 12:17:49 PM »
In my hometown of Fort Dodge, Iowa it is still technically illegal to drive an automobile down mainstreet with the headlights on at night.  (so the horses don't get spooked)
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2011, 02:19:28 PM »
Quote from: RTHolmes on July 12, 2011, 08:08:20 AM
my fave from the UK:

within the ancient city walls of York, you may kill a scotsman if he is carrying a bow and arrows.

(batfink take note!) :lol

 :rofl
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #27 on: July 12, 2011, 02:30:19 PM »
FWIW the US Cavalry did try an experiment using camels in AZ to supplement the horses. At the end of the experiment they simply let them go free. To many's surprise the camels did well in the desert. Go figure.  :huh They were protected so the law to prevent hunting them was created. IDK if there are any left wandering the state. They may have all been rounded up for zoos or finally died off.
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2011, 02:36:08 PM »
Quote from: 007Rusty on July 12, 2011, 08:07:12 AM



It is illegal to take loins to the theatre.



And I so wanted to go see Cats with a pork loin in my pants.   :furious
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Re: Strange Laws
« Reply #29 on: July 12, 2011, 05:03:48 PM »
Here are some from Pennslyvannia

No more than two packages of beer at a time may be purchased, unless you are buying from
an official "beer distributor".
All liquor stores must be run by the state.
Motorized vehicles are not to be sold on Sundays.
You may not catch a fish with your hands.
You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth.
Dynamite is not to be used to catch fish.
Though you do not need a fishing license to fish on your own land, but a hunting license is required
to hunt on your own land.
There is a ban on men becoming aroused in public. (Allentown)
Operators of bingo games may not advertise the prizes offered. (Bensalem)
Persons convicted of felonies may not operate Bingo games. (Bensalem)
One's pants may be worn no lower than five inches below the waist. (Connellsville )
All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. (Danville)
It is required that a woman have a permit to wear cosmetics. (Morrisville)
Every outlet or switch (which can be purchased for 59 cents) that is installed requires an electrical
inspection fee of 1 dollar and 33 cents. (Newtown)
No one is allowed to sleep on a refrigerator. (Pittsburgh)
It is still illegal to bring a donkey or a mule onto a trolley car. (Pittsburgh)
Horses are not to be tied to parking meters. (Tarentum)
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