Some of the World's Stupidest Laws

Jim · **Posted:** Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:16 am

Setekh wrote:

here in ol blighty it isnt technicly illegal to kill someone, it does however come under 'antie social behaviour' ...

It is also perfectly legal for you to consume a human body, as long as it died of natural causes and no family of the deceased object.

One of the nastier loop holes :roll:

ChromeFox · **Posts:** 333 **Joined:** Wed Jun 16, 2004 2:31 pm

In one European country (I forget what it was), if a burglar enters your house, you can only defend yourself with the same weapon the burglar is using. So if the burglar has a crossbow or a machete or something, you're SOL!

loudgrrl4_ever · **Posts:** 76 **Joined:** Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:27 pm

Florida's got some great ones!

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

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

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

It shall be unlawful for any person to swim or bathe in that portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the corporate limits of the city when under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired. (Translation-If you're too "influenced" to control your bodily functions you can't swim in the ocean)

A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils. (Pensecola only)

It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel.

Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person.

And last but not least, one from my home town of tampa:
It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.

Ah, it's no wonder we screwed up the last election, all the men in strapless gowns and people who wanted to eat cottege cheese had to stay home to avoid being arrested :roflol:

~Maria

coming2atvnearu · **Posted:** Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:47 am

loudgrrl4_ever wrote:

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

Oh, the laughing that I have done...

Kevco · **Posted:** Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:50 pm

I found a few good ones:

PA-It is illegal for a babysitter to raid the fridge.

Luisiana-It is a misdemeanor to not tip your hat when the mayor walks by.

France-You can be fined $400 (not sure Euros) for throwing potatoes at crossing guards.

Combusken BG · **Posted:** Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:21 pm

Jim wrote:

Setekh wrote:

here in ol blighty it isnt technicly illegal to kill someone, it does however come under 'antie social behaviour' ...

It is also perfectly legal for you to consume a human body, as long as it died of natural causes and no family of the deceased object.

One of the nastier loop holes :roll:

Isn't that from Germany? and it reminds me something that happened there sometime between 2003 and 2004.

Dumb Laws - Thailand
It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.

You must wear a shirt while driving a car.

You must pay a fine of $600 in Thailand if you're caught throwing away chewed bubble gum on the sidewalk. If you do not pay the fine, you are jailed.

No one may step of any of the nation's currency.

Paladin · **Posted:** Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:14 pm

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- It is considered an offence to shower naked

Okay, that's just weird.

Axe · **Posts:** 2155 **Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:21 pm

HAHA, thats funny

Kristina · **Posted:** Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:15 am

loudgrrl4_ever wrote:

Florida's got some great ones!

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

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

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel.

Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person.

I am now ashamed of my state...porcupines? People must be desperate these days.

Eo · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:47 pm

ChromeFox wrote:

In one European country (I forget what it was), if a burglar enters your house, you can only defend yourself with the same weapon the burglar is using. So if the burglar has a crossbow or a machete or something, you're SOL!

Not true... my dad has a machete! :roflol:

Although if the burglar's got the Weta model of Eowyn's sword, then a. I'll be jealous- it's not even out yet! and b. We'll BOTH be obsessed with Eowyn! That or it was the cheapest... plus we can have a swordfight! What fun! (I am CRAZY.)

Look at some of the laws for Boulder, Colorado! Sea lions cannot be kept as pets?

San Francisco- No one may have more than eight portugese pot-bellied pigs. Uhuh...

I forget where- Nobody may wear high heels while walking in the gutter
I forget where- No kiss may last more than five minutes. (Eeep... why would somebody kiss for that long? How could they BREATHE?)

I forget where- Nobody may kiss in an elevator.
I forget where- Dead parrots may not be used as a communication device. (Yes, that one was real... some Monty Python fan has got serious problems!)

Tharkun · **Posted:** Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:48 am

Eo wrote:

I forget where- No kiss may last more than five minutes. (Eeep... why would somebody kiss for that long? How could they BREATHE?)

Er, I don't know, but I believe that was passed in Israel right after a couple kissed for like thirty-six hours for a contest.

Link · **Posted:** Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:56 am

Dawn2 wrote:

[angel] wrote:

In Illinois...

- It is against the law to speak English.

- You must contact the police before entering the city in an automobile.

Not. True.

Some of these laws are just plain idiotic. But others, I suppose, are somwhat funny. However, I doubt they are real, considering both of the Illinois "laws" do not really exist.

Exactly. Otherwise we'd be typing from jail. =P

However, here in Chicago, it's illegal to fish on Lake Michigan in your pajamas, or to bring a French poodle to the opera.

[angel] · **Posted:** Sat Jul 03, 2004 6:49 pm

Link wrote:

...however, here in Chicago, it's illegal to fish on Lake Michigan in your pajamas, or to bring a French poodle to the opera.

Heh, what about a German poodle? :lol:

Jens · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2004 1:26 pm

[angel] wrote:

Link wrote:

...however, here in Chicago, it's illegal to fish on Lake Michigan in your pajamas, or to bring a French poodle to the opera.

Heh, what about a German poodle? :lol:

that's a bulldog

_jaye_ · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:50 am

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It is against the law to rob a bank and then shoot at the cashier with a water pistol

Why would any robber shoot with a water pistol that can't do any harm? hm...imagine that someone really did do it, would be really hilarious :roflol:

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It's against the law to molest an alligator.

ERR, wouldn't you get eaten by ze alligator first?

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It is against the law to use bullets as currency.

No really... :lol:

Can't believe how much i laughed!

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It is illegal to sell horse urine without a license

Does anyone really do that? Selling horse urine, i mean.

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