OT: Dumb Laws....

[Matt Wiser]

There's a whole web site for this stuff: http://www.dumblaws.com

They've got some doozies:

In Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Maine, and Massachussetts, all adult males who go to church must bring a rifle in case of Indian attack.

Duels to the death are allowed on Boston Common, but only on Sundays and if the Governor is present.

In Hollywood, you can't drive more than 2,000 sheep down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.

In Montana and South Dakota, various city (or state) laws determine how many Indians walking down the street are a war party-and can be legally shot.

In California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 MPH.

Cattle thieves in Temple, Texas may be hung on the spot.

Dallas, Texas is the only major U.S. City still with a film review board: and they can issue a rating higher than what the MPAA issues. (i.e. they can change a PG-13 to an R if they feel like it, for example)

In Blythe, CA, you can't own cowboy boots unless you own at least two cows.

Several towns in various states require those who take showers to have doctor's prescription.

In Los Angeles, both Zoot Suits and licking toads are illegal.

[Legbreaker]

In Blythe, CA, you can't own cowboy boots unless you own at least two cows.

Well that's just common sense. Mind you, anyone wearing cowboy boots should probably be shot anyway just on principle.

In Los Angeles, both Zoot Suits and licking toads are illegal.

See comment on cowboy boots.

[Sanjuro]

Actually, reading about the Zoot Suit Riots puts that law in context...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riots

Fortunately, no one tried to ban ice cream in Glasgow after the Ice Cream Wars of the 80s...
No, I didn't make that up!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Ice_Cream_Wars

[Matt Wiser]

Here's a few more:

In California, you cannot shoot animals from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Several communities in the U.S. (California again, also Texas, Illinois, South Carolinia, and Georgia) ban trick-or-treaters from wearing masks unless they get written permission from the Sheriff (or Chief of Police).

In Burlingame, CA, spitting is illegal-unless it's on a baseball diamond.

Also in California, Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses (sounds like something Jerry Brown signed into law when he was Governor the last time around).

Northhampton, MA prohibits the detonation of nuclear devices. It doesn't prohibit their possession or transport, but you can't set them off within city limits.

Salem, MA, by law, appoints a "city witch."

Dayton, KY requires Christmas Carolers to obtain permits.

Several states prohibit women from driving while wearing housecoats.

[Graebarde]

In Texas it is against the law to drive an automobile on public roads and highways without windshield wipers. There is however no law that requires windshields.

Also in Texas, the drinking age is 21 unless your spouse or parents give you the alcohol.

Also in Texas, anyone in a moving vehicle may have an open container and be drinking except the driver.

In Chico California there is a $500 fine for detonating a nuclear device within city limits.

Actually the Texas law only requires windshield wipers if you have a windshield, which is NOT required. Dune buggies are the reason I guess, but know a quy who kicked out his windshield on a clunker rather than fix it and argured with the inspector, who reluctantly had to pass the vehicle. NOW you need something on which to affix the inspection sticker and the license sticker (which normally go in the lower left corner of the windshield.) Ah Ha.. one small piece of plexiglass does the trick on the buggies.

[Graebarde]

Well that's just common sense. Mind you, anyone wearing cowboy boots should probably be shot anyway just on principle.

See comment on cowboy boots.

Be glad your in Oz and not in Texas when you say that.

[Targan]

Be glad your in Oz and not in Texas when you say that.

He'd be in just as much trouble if he said it in outback Queensland or the Northern Territory.

[Legbreaker]

I have a shotgun...

I was of course referring to those who live in urban areas yet insist on wearing cowboy boots. Unless they're female, exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts.

[B.T.]

Wait a minute ...

What about male persons, that are "exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts" in urban regions Would that be okay then

[Legbreaker]

Male, hmm....
Picture this, a male dressed up like Daisy Duke...
Nope, can't see that being acceptable under almost any circumstances.

[dragoon500ly]

Oops! Looks like the politically-correct police are going to have to stop by your house!!!!

[Legbreaker]

Again, I have a shotgun

[dragoon500ly]

LOL...you have a shotgun...they have hundreds that will sit outside of your house, picketing it and beating drums at all hours...and and several hours of their singing of "Kumbayah" will induce you to surrender and plead for mercy!


Either that are you are going to need a lot of shotgun shells!

[pmulcahy11b]

Wait a minute ...

What about male persons, that are "exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts" in urban regions Would that be okay then

It's not okay, but it's more something to have a hearty laugh about.

[pmulcahy11b]

Male, hmm....
Picture this, a male dressed up like Daisy Duke...
Nope, can't see that being acceptable under almost any circumstances.

Again, have a hearty laugh. The only thing he's doing is hurting is himself -- imagine him going in for a job interview!