Thursday, March 02, 2006

Why You Should Never Conceal Your Bean Snapper

Earlier this week, Tink mentioned that it's illegal to throw bags of flour at a parade float. This got me looking up other weird laws, and let me tell you, there are some doosys out there. Some of my favorites:

In Alabama, it's illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in a church.
I'm having a good time picturing the irate churchgoer who penned this one.

In San Francisco, California, it's illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.

In Colorado, it's illegal to go out in public in clothes unbecoming to one's gender.
OK, this one I could support. In fact in needs to be made countrywide, with strict enforcement.

In Hartford, Connecticut it's illegal to educate a dog.
Not Guilty! My dog is thoroughly uneducated! Just try getting her to stay!

In Georgia, it's illegal to change the clothes on a storefront mannequin unless the shades are down.

In Gary, Indiana, it's illegal to attend the theater within four hours of eating garlic.
Another one I could get behind.

In Wichita, Kansas, it's illegal to carry a concealed bean snapper.

In Massachusetts, dueling with water pistols is illegal.

In Saco, Missouri, women are forbidden from wearing hats that might frighten timid persons, children, or animals.

In Oklahoma, people who make ugly faces at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.

In Pennsylvania, any motorist who sights a team of horses coming at him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends in with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear to be skittish, the motorist must take his car apart piece by piece and hide it under the nearest bush.
Must be hell in Amish Country.

In Memphis, Tennessee, it's illegal for a woman to drive by herself, unless a man is walking or running in front of the vehicle, waving a red flag to warn approaching pedestrians and motorists.

In Virginia, there is a state law prohibiting "corrupt practices of bribery by any person other than candidates."
Must be an awful lot of candidates hailing from Virginia...

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