Jump to content
An Old School Catholic Message Board

Dumb state laws


Lil Red

Recommended Posts

Karinsbestfriend

[quote name='Saint2B' date='Dec 16 2004, 05:14 PM'] YES they are real as far as I Know
heres more:
-rice noodles are the state food
-coagulated milk can be melted only directly to bread unless done by a major food company/resturant.
wierd huh?!!! [/quote]
That is really weird. Ya know that it is still a law that a guy has to tip his hat to a girl when they walk past?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

FightingforGod

i like it...[QUOTE:That is really weird. Ya know that it is still a law that a guy has to tip his hat to a girl when they walk past?]

Link to comment
Share on other sites

FightingforGod

[quote name='Karinsbestfriend' date='Dec 16 2004, 04:52 PM'] I don't know if this is dumb or not, but the other day I found out that in 49 states you are not allowed to carry mace around untill you are 18. The exception was CA. there you have to be 16. Just thought that was interesting :read: [/quote]
are maces still even used really? i mean yeah at medival times, but i have NEVER seen n1 walkin around with a freakin mace...thatd be scary!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[b]New Jersey Crazy Laws[/b]

It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

You may not slurp your soup.

It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.

On a highway you can not park under a bridge.

Car dealerships are forbidden from opening on Sunday.

You cannot pump your own gas. All gas stations are full service and full service only.

Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.

It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.

Bernards Township
It is illegal to frown as the town is a "Frown-Free Town Zone".

Caldwell
You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue.

Cranford
Citizens are not permitted to park their own boat on their lawn.

Cresskill
All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts.

Elizabeth
It is forbidden for a woman, on a Sunday, to walk down Broad Street without wearing a petticoat.

Manville
It is illegal to offer whiskey or cigarettes to animals a the local zoo.

Newark
It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.

Ocean City
Pinball machines are not to be played on Sunday.

People may not slurp their soup.

Raw hamburger may not be sold.

Raritan
Profanity is prohibited.

Sea Isle City
There will be no boiling of bones on the property.

Trenton
Pickles are not to be consumed on Sundays.

You may not throw a bad pickle in the street.

Edited by Andrea348
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Illinois:

--According to state law, it is illegal to speak English. The officially recognized language is "American."

--In Joliet, it is illegal to mispronounce the name Joliet

--A state law in Illinois mandates that all bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thy Geekdom Come

[quote name='Colleen' date='Dec 16 2004, 04:39 PM'] --Women may not walk down a public street at night without being accompanied by a man. [i]I actually don't have too much of a problem with that one. [/i] [/quote]
I like that one...not because I think it's necessary...but it's nice to feel needed. :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites

North Dakota

Beer and pretzels can't be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon.

Fargo Laws
One may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...