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Nodnarb · 5th May 2009, 03:29 PM

50 States, 50 Ridiculous Laws!

Some of these are so hilarious.

"...If you're a man who resides in Omaha, Nebraska, you cannot run around the streets with a shaved chest.
This is a wonderful city for hairy, bear-like men to settle down in."

My city would have a completely pointless law like that.

"...In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it's illegal to worry a squirrel.
You may, however perplex, puzzle and baffle one...."

This one was my favorite.

Mickey · 5th May 2009, 03:49 PM

OMG! That's so funny. I especially like the squirrel one! I know,most states have really dumb laws. I don't remember any,off the top of my head,but I've read a lot of them.
What the hell were people thinking? lol!

P.s. I hope the squirrel one doesn't apply in Mass. or my dog is in BIG trouble!

TriBi · 5th May 2009, 03:53 PM

There are some classics in there!

I had to chuckle at the truth of this one:
...In North Carolina, it is illegal to sing off-key.
If American Idol ever decides to hold auditions in NC, the jail cells will be filled to capacity.

Oh - and of course I like this one

:
...In Myrtle Creek, Oregon, it's illegal to box with a kangaroo.
Ha - a safe haven!!

Dazed · 5th May 2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TriBi

Oh - and of course I like this one

:
...In Myrtle Creek, Oregon, it's illegal to box with a kangaroo.
Ha - a safe haven!!

i thought all the kangaroos were in zoos in the US. >_> unless i could fight one behind a wire fence

*goes to zoo*

there are some odd ones of VA

like it is illegal to tickle women. haha i dont remember the site it came from

DexterMorgan · 5th May 2009, 04:07 PM

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...In Maine, you could get in big trouble with the law for stepping out of a plane that's still in flight
Can you say "No Brainer"?

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,,,In my home state of Nevada, you can't drive a camel on a highway.
But prostitution is legal!

Are these laws serious?

BTW, prostitution isn't legal in Clark County (Las Vegas area), Only in Nye County and some other one.

SirBoobalot · 5th May 2009, 04:52 PM

I have a book of these - English ones - it's 266 pages long

"In Bristol, lovers are not allowed to kick a dog out of bed if it gets in the way during intercourse. The exception to this is if the dog tries to join in. Cats receive no such protection."

The punishment for pimps was: "let all the head and beard be shaved except a fringe on the head, two inches in breadth; and let him be taken unto the pillory, with minstrels (musicians, not chocolates), and set there for a certain time."

"By law, every Royal Navy ship that visits a port of London must deliver a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London."

"According to legend, if the six ravens living in the Tower of London fly away, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. The ravens' wings are clipped."

"In Upton-upon-Severn, it is illegal for married couples to live in a bus."

tofuplease · 5th May 2009, 05:10 PM

In my city in California, you're not allowed to spit on the ground within five feet of another person. Ooh. I guess they're going to arrest me now. Oops.

Who came up with these laws? Do they even enforce them? Hmmm... It would actually be pretty funny to see if they did. :P

Kenko · 5th May 2009, 05:15 PM

'round here businesses are supposed to have a post to tie up your horse, and it's illegal to water your lawn while it's raining.

Absentminded · 5th May 2009, 06:56 PM

I think I know a few people in Barre VT who need a bath or shower...

xequar · 6th May 2009, 07:39 AM

If I remember right, it's illegal to take your alligator out without a leash in Detroit.

jotheoneandonly · 6th May 2009, 07:40 AM

in england, it's illegal to carry ice cream in your pockets

it just one of those laws that no body has bothered to change.

Mr Bojangles · 6th May 2009, 07:52 AM

In my town in Scotland, It is Legal to shoot someone with a crossbow for the first 30 seconds of a new day on the 20th of every month.

xequar · 6th May 2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jotheoneandonly

in england, it's illegal to carry ice cream in your pockets

it just one of those laws that no body has bothered to change.

I know there are some of those, too, but I often wonder how some of these goofy laws even got made in the first place. Why did a legislative body, even one as small as a city council, spend the time to make a law saying that if you took your alligator for a walk it had to be on a leash? Was there a big problem with people taking unleashed alligators out for walks? And carrying ice cream in your pocket? This was enough of a problem that it had to be made illegal? Really?

Mr Bojangles · 6th May 2009, 09:53 AM

In Saudi, you can still stone your wife for cheating on you. But if you cheat on your wife, you can marry her and add her to your collection.

Saudi's ones are hilariously brilliant.

MLCarr · 6th May 2009, 01:14 PM

In Texas a horse has the right of way on a freeway or interstate.

Prccgeek · 6th May 2009, 05:14 PM

The same alligator law applies in Boston too. It is so annoying how I always have to put a leash on my gator. He is well trained! He only eats people when I tell him to. LOL

5th May 2009, 03:29 PM	#1
Nodnarb Notoriously Homosexual Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 20 Posts: 3,875 Join Date: Oct 2007	Ridiculous Laws 50 States, 50 Ridiculous Laws! Some of these are so hilarious. "...If you're a man who resides in Omaha, Nebraska, you cannot run around the streets with a shaved chest. This is a wonderful city for hairy, bear-like men to settle down in." My city would have a completely pointless law like that. "...In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it's illegal to worry a squirrel. You may, however perplex, puzzle and baffle one...." This one was my favorite. __________________ Better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you're not.

5th May 2009, 03:49 PM	#2
Mickey Older and bolder! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Massachusetts Age: 50 Posts: 1,775 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Ridiculous Laws OMG! That's so funny. I especially like the squirrel one! I know,most states have really dumb laws. I don't remember any,off the top of my head,but I've read a lot of them. What the hell were people thinking? lol! P.s. I hope the squirrel one doesn't apply in Mass. or my dog is in BIG trouble! __________________ We don't choose to be gay...we're CHOSEN!

5th May 2009, 03:53 PM	#3
TriBi Cheers! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Location: DownUnder Posts: 3,899 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: Ridiculous Laws There are some classics in there! I had to chuckle at the truth of this one: ...In North Carolina, it is illegal to sing off-key. If American Idol ever decides to hold auditions in NC, the jail cells will be filled to capacity. Oh - and of course I like this one : ...In Myrtle Creek, Oregon, it's illegal to box with a kangaroo. Ha - a safe haven!!

5th May 2009, 04:52 PM	#6
SirBoobalot "Might as well be a lessie, eh Ems" Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: SE England Age: 20 Posts: 102 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws I have a book of these - English ones - it's 266 pages long "In Bristol, lovers are not allowed to kick a dog out of bed if it gets in the way during intercourse. The exception to this is if the dog tries to join in. Cats receive no such protection." The punishment for pimps was: "let all the head and beard be shaved except a fringe on the head, two inches in breadth; and let him be taken unto the pillory, with minstrels (musicians, not chocolates), and set there for a certain time." "By law, every Royal Navy ship that visits a port of London must deliver a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London." "According to legend, if the six ravens living in the Tower of London fly away, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. The ravens' wings are clipped." "In Upton-upon-Severn, it is illegal for married couples to live in a bus."

5th May 2009, 05:10 PM	#7
tofuplease Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay Out Status: Basically everyone. except most of my relatives Location: Northern California Age: 18 Posts: 71 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws In my city in California, you're not allowed to spit on the ground within five feet of another person. Ooh. I guess they're going to arrest me now. Oops. Who came up with these laws? Do they even enforce them? Hmmm... It would actually be pretty funny to see if they did. :P

5th May 2009, 05:15 PM	#8
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Ridiculous Laws 'round here businesses are supposed to have a post to tie up your horse, and it's illegal to water your lawn while it's raining.

5th May 2009, 06:56 PM	#9
Absentminded EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: I'm a ladies kind of guy ;) Out Status: I flirt in public. Take a guess ;) Location: Vermont Age: 19 Posts: 546 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Ridiculous Laws I think I know a few people in Barre VT who need a bath or shower...

6th May 2009, 07:39 AM	#10
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Ridiculous Laws If I remember right, it's illegal to take your alligator out without a leash in Detroit. __________________

6th May 2009, 07:40 AM	#11
jotheoneandonly Banned Gender: feeEEeemale Orientation: Claire - "God loves the lesbians" Out Status: meh. Location: Cambridge Posts: 596 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws in england, it's illegal to carry ice cream in your pockets it just one of those laws that no body has bothered to change.

6th May 2009, 07:52 AM	#12
Mr Bojangles EC's resident Pikey :3 Full Member Gender: Hombre Orientation: Men = WIN. Out Status: Out, I guess. Location: Dubai Posts: 279 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws In my town in Scotland, It is Legal to shoot someone with a crossbow for the first 30 seconds of a new day on the 20th of every month. __________________ ATTACK OF THE GIANT 60ft LESBIAN OCTOPUS. <3 ignoranceisstrengthwarispeacefreedomisslavery

6th May 2009, 09:53 AM	#14
Mr Bojangles EC's resident Pikey :3 Full Member Gender: Hombre Orientation: Men = WIN. Out Status: Out, I guess. Location: Dubai Posts: 279 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws In Saudi, you can still stone your wife for cheating on you. But if you cheat on your wife, you can marry her and add her to your collection. Saudi's ones are hilariously brilliant. __________________ ATTACK OF THE GIANT 60ft LESBIAN OCTOPUS. <3 ignoranceisstrengthwarispeacefreedomisslavery

6th May 2009, 01:14 PM	#15
MLCarr n00b Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: If you ask, I'm not gonna lie... Location: Waco, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 164 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Ridiculous Laws In Texas a horse has the right of way on a freeway or interstate. __________________ "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 (Here's for hope...)

6th May 2009, 05:14 PM	#16
Prccgeek yay! EC! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Pansexual...what can I say, I like everyone. Out Status: lots of people (except my brother and dad) Location: Minnesota! Age: 19 Posts: 332 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Ridiculous Laws The same alligator law applies in Boston too. It is so annoying how I always have to put a leash on my gator. He is well trained! He only eats people when I tell him to. LOL

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