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Old 02-10-2012, 12:03 PM
 
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This is the fourth thread regarding dumb laws that were passed or even enforced.

NOTE: The laws mentioned in this thread may not have been enforced or even passed.

Louisiana

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“Fake” wrestling matches are prohibited.
The lawmakers of this state must be really overprotective over excessive injuries and deaths happening in their area.

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Persons could land in jail for up to ten years for stealing an alligator.
Here's a simple question: Why in the world would alligators be in the city in the first place?

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One could land in jail for up to a year for making a false promise.
So the golden rule is: Don't make promises you can't keep!

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No person may predict another’s future in Port Allen.
What the hell is an another?

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It is illegal to have sex with a cow.
Don't make love with a cow otherwise you land up in jail.

Vermont

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It is illegal to deny the existence of God.
The lawmakers of this state must be full of Christians as you can't even claim that God doesn't exist in this state.

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Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
I guess women who has strict or overprotective husbands would find it illegal to wear false teeth in the first place.

Wyoming

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Using a firearm to fish is strictly forbidden.
How can you fish with a firearm?

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You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.
Lol to the Wut?

Oregon

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Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are standing on the sidewalk.
Dad, I need you to slow down everytime oyu see a pedestrain standing pass your direction. If you don't, I'm going to have to call the police.

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One may not bathe without wearing “suitable clothing,”
How about: One may not bathe while wearing any clothes at all?

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It is illegal to show movies or attend a car race on Sundays in Eugene.
So this is why I couldn't see Scream 4 on that one Sunday.

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Juggling is strictly prohibited without a license.
And this is needed... why?

New York

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Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
So women can go outside with their breasts showing while not in a businesss?

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Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers”.
Wtf?

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Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 PM.
Does this include wearing slippers in your own house?

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People may not slurp their soup in Ocean City.
Don't slurp your soup, eat your soup!
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