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Principia Discordia => Two vast and trunkless legs of stone => Topic started by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM

Title: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Alabama
It's illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.

Alaska
Whispering in someone's ear while he's moose hunting is prohibited.

Arizona
Cutting down a cactus may earn you a twenty-five-year prison term.

Arkansas
It's illegal to mispronounce the name of the state of Arkansas.

California
You may not eat an orange in your bathtub.

Colorado
It's unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor (Denver).

Connecticut
A pickle cannot actually be a pickle unless it bounces.

Delaware
It's illegal to get married on a dare.

Washington, D.C.
It's against the law to post a public notice calling someone a coward for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.

Florida
If you tie an elephant to a parking meter, you must pay the same parking fee as you would for a vehicle.

Georgia
It's illegal to change the clothes on a storefront mannequin unless you draw the shades first.

Hawaii
All residents may be fined for not owning a boat.

Idaho
A man must not give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing fewer than fifty pounds.

Illinois
It's illegal to take a French poodle to the opera (Chicago).

Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 12:42:24 PM
owa
One-armed piano players must perform for free.

Kansas
It's illegal to throw knives at men wearing striped suits (Natoma).

Kentucky
Every citizen is required to take a shower once a year.

Louisiana
Biting someone with your natural teeth constitutes simple assault, but biting someone with your false teeth classifies as aggravated assault.

Maine
If you keep your Christmas decorations on display after January 14, you'll be fined.

Maryland
It's against the law to wash or scrub a sink, no matter how dirty it is (Baltimore).

Massachusetts
No gorilla is allowed in the backseat of any car.

Michigan
A woman may not cut her own hair without her husband's permission.

Minnesota
It's illegal to paint a sparrow with the intent of selling it as a parakeet (Harper Woods).

Mississippi
Walking a dog without dressing it in diapers is forbidden (Temperance).

Missouri
Children may buy shotguns in Kansas City, but not toy cap guns.

Montana
It's a felony for a wife to open her husband's mail.

Nebraska
Bar owners may not sell beer unless they brew a kettle of soup simultaneously.

Nevada
It's illegal for men with mustaches to kiss women.

New Hampshire
It's forbidden to sell the clothes you're wearing to pay off a gambling debt.

Via http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/9960...z1XAgYXYJ7
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
New Jersey
It's against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

New Mexico
Females may not appear unshaven in public.

New York
While riding in an elevator, you must talk to no one, fold your hands, and look toward the door.

North Carolina
It's against the law to sing off-key.

North Dakota
It's illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.

Ohio
You must honk the horn whenever you pass another car, according to the state's driver's education manual.

Oklahoma
It's forbidden to take a bite out of another person's hamburger.

Oregon
State law requires dishes to be drip-dried.

Pennsylvania
It's illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors.

Rhode Island
You may not bite off another person's leg.

South Carolina
If a man promises to marry an unmarried woman, he is required by law to keep his promise.

South Dakota
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.

Tennessee
Selling hollow logs is strictly forbidden.

Texas
You may not shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

Utah
It is illegal not to drink milk.

Via http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/9960...z1XAgt23Yb
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 12:43:32 PM
Vermont
Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.

Virginia
Tickling a woman is unlawful.

Washington
It's illegal to pretend that one's parents are wealthy.

West Virginia
If you make fun of someone who does not accept a challenge, you risk a six-month prison sentence.

Wisconsin
Unless a customer specifically requests it, margarine may not be substituted for butter in a restaurant.

Wyoming
Unless you have an official permit, you may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Pope Pixie Pickle on September 06, 2011, 01:20:21 PM
 :lulz:

Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Suu on September 06, 2011, 02:20:54 PM
You know all this shit exists for a reason...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 02:20:54 PM
You know all this shit exists for a reason...

I blame you for the Rhode Island one.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Suu on September 06, 2011, 02:23:58 PM
Look, the motherfucker tried to run, and he was taller than me. What else am I supposed to do?

I mean, at least I didn't throw knives at men in stripes!
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 02:26:20 PM
I took a picture of a rabbit in Wyoming in February once. The warrant is still outstanding!  :argh!:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 02:32:49 PM
Not that I don't believe there are many ridiculous laws in all the states in the USA, and most of these are probably really true at least in some sense or other, but having read many articles like these, I noticed that hardly any of them really provide citations or even just a background story.

Especially the background stories must be great!

I mean, like Suu said, for every crazy-ass law, like gorillas in the back-seat, I suppose there must have been at least one instance of somebody that actually had a gorilla in his back-seat, and a police officer or judge or whatever that saw fit to declare it specifically illegal. A lot of these would possibly be 100s years old or so, but even then, it probably makes for a great story how they came to be!



Anyway, my point is, you could probably make up completely new ridiculous laws. And if you provide a crazy uncheckable backstory it probably only leads it more credence. And that would be hilarious.

Did you know that in the West of the Netherlands, it is illegal to videotape an eel with the intent of playing it back for tourism purposes? There's a real interesting story behind that law too, see one day this group of Japanese schoolgirls was walking the Red Light District in Amsterdam ...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 02:35:25 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 02:32:49 PM
Not that I don't believe there are many ridiculous laws in all the states in the USA, and most of these are probably really true at least in some sense or other, but having read many articles like these, I noticed that hardly any of them really provide citations or even just a background story.

Especially the background stories must be great!

I mean, like Suu said, for every crazy-ass law, like gorillas in the back-seat, I suppose there must have been at least one instance of somebody that actually had a gorilla in his back-seat, and a police officer or judge or whatever that saw fit to declare it specifically illegal. A lot of these would possibly be 100s years old or so, but even then, it probably makes for a great story how they came to be!



Anyway, my point is, you could probably make up completely new ridiculous laws. And if you provide a crazy uncheckable backstory it probably only leads it more credence. And that would be hilarious.

Did you know that in the West of the Netherlands, it is illegal to videotape an eel with the intent of playing it back for tourism purposes? There's a real interesting story behind that law too, see one day this group of Japanese schoolgirls was walking the Red Light District in Amsterdam ...

Oh gods, the troll potential!
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:01:33 PM
In New Jersey, it is illegal to throw birds at a newly wed bride.


In Colorado, it is illegal to insure a cup of coffee.


In Minnesota, you cannot lie about having two sets of genitals.


In Alaska it is against the law to rain snakes on an opponent.


In Ohio, you may not fall in love with a dog.



Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:04:14 PM
In Kansas, you may not use a computer as a microwave.


In Nebraska, it is illegal to drive a car shaped like a fish.


In Oklahoma, all commercial buildings are potential carriers of Hepatitis B.


In Nevada, you may not freebase using a human skull.


In Colorado, you may not stab a man to death with a truck.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Eater of Clowns on September 06, 2011, 03:07:56 PM
In Delaware, both a demonstration and a fire permit are required to burn an effigy.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:11:44 PM
In Maine, if you're in an all-skull band, only 3/5ths of the skulls may be human.


In Delaware, you don't have to be within line-of-sight of the car in order to call "shotgun". If you're going on a car trip tomorrow, you can set your alarm for 3 in the morning, wake up, call Shotgun 2 or 3 times, then go back to bed knowing you'll be riding high tomorrow.


In Philly, you gotta pass that shit.


In California, cat owners must obtain a beer and liquor sales license.


In Douglas, it is illegal to break the speed limit.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Epimetheus on September 06, 2011, 03:25:14 PM
In Arkansas, it is illegal to tell spooky stories around two campfires simultaneously.


In Hawaii, it is illegal to grow a beard while shaving.


In New York, it is illegal to help someone out if you really don't want to.


In Utah, it is illegal to write fiction. (But not to publish it. Utahan writers actually do their writing out-of-state, and then bring it home for publishing.)


In Kentucky, it is illegal to acknowledge any apparent sapience in mosquitoes.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 03:27:23 PM
In California it is illegal to watch a picture in picture television while operating a minivan.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:32:55 PM
Toddlers are not allowed to form unions.



You are not allowed to pilot an aircraft during a broadcast of Wings.


(http://images.zap2it.com/images/tv-EP00018834/wings.jpg)
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:33:52 PM
In Arkansas, you are not allowed to drink RC Cola. That's Daddy's RC Cola.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Phox on September 06, 2011, 03:36:31 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:42:24 PM
Nevada
It's illegal for men with mustaches to kiss women.
Ah, the Freddie Mercury Law, I see.  :lulz:

In Illinois, it is illegal vote only once.

In Minnesota, you may not say "Milwaukee".

In North Dakota, it is illegal for a wife to scalp her husband.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 03:40:41 PM
In South Dakota, any wife won in a poker game must be kept for a period of no less than 6 months.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Phox on September 06, 2011, 03:42:36 PM
In Michigan, quoting lyrics from the rock band KISS is illegal on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:43:45 PM
In Denver, you are not allowed to quote the TV show Frasier at an officer of the law.

(http://www.sword-insurance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/perfect-strangers-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 03:45:05 PM
In East Germany, doctors and other medical personnel can be imprisoned if they refuse to treat bone-fractures in homeless people.



Go ahead, ask me why.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Phox on September 06, 2011, 03:46:00 PM
In New Jersey, it is a felony to appear naked in public without a paparazzo present.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 03:45:05 PM
In East Germany, doctors and other medical personnel can be imprisoned if they refuse to treat bone-fractures in homeless people.



Go ahead, ask me why.


(http://sharetv.org/images/the_abbott_and_costello_show-show.jpg)

why's that, trip?


Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Elder Iptuous on September 06, 2011, 03:51:19 PM
In Alabama it is illegal to wear prosthetic buttocks for the purposes of intimidation while in a courtroom.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cain on September 06, 2011, 03:52:13 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on September 06, 2011, 03:51:19 PM
In Alabama it is illegal to wear prosthetic buttocks for the purposes of intimidation while in a courtroom.

Whereas in New Jersey it is mandated.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on September 06, 2011, 03:45:05 PM
In East Germany, doctors and other medical personnel can be imprisoned if they refuse to treat bone-fractures in homeless people.



Go ahead, ask me why.


(http://sharetv.org/images/the_abbott_and_costello_show-show.jpg)

why's that, trip?




BECAUSE IT'S
HOBO CAST DENIAL !!!!!



AAAAAAHAHA HAHAHA HAHA HAHA HA HAHAA AHAHAHAHA HAHAH AHA HA HA
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 03:54:11 PM
 :horrormirth:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Phox on September 06, 2011, 03:56:18 PM
In New York, use of the word "cocksucker" outside of the Bronx results in a fine.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 03:58:08 PM
It is illegal in South Carolina to write DamnYankee as two words.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: deadfong on September 06, 2011, 04:02:48 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 03:58:08 PM
It is illegal in South Carolina to write DamnYankee as two words.

Whereas north of the Mason-Dixon line it is a misdemeanor to use the second person plural "y'all" in a sentence, unless one is impersonating a Southerner, which naturally requires a permit from the local county clerk's office and is only available on the second Tuesday of every month.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
In Colorado, when selling real estate, a house that is haunted is not considered a material defect and requires no disclosure.

(This one is true)
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: LMNO on September 06, 2011, 04:10:08 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 03:43:45 PM
In Denver, you are not allowed to quote the TV show Frasier at an officer of the law.

(http://www.sword-insurance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/perfect-strangers-1.jpg)

In Pasadena, CA, it is illegal to reference Frasier when using images from Perfect Strangers.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 04:14:25 PM
In Alaska, it is illegal to shoot at Russia from your kitchen window.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: ñͤͣ̄ͦ̌̑͗͊͛͂͗ ̸̨̨̣̺̼̣̜͙͈͕̮̊̈́̈͂͛̽͊ͭ̓͆ͅé ̰̓̓́ͯ́́͞ on September 06, 2011, 04:32:09 PM
In Portland, it is illegal to use courthouse door handles to store herpes sore exudates.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cain on September 06, 2011, 04:34:19 PM
Within the confines of Suffolk County, making an employee of Goldman Sachs cry shall be punished with no less than 30 days of hard labour.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 04:36:20 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 06, 2011, 04:34:19 PM
Within the confines of Suffolk County, making an employee of Goldman Sachs cry shall be punished with no less than 30 days of hard labour.


:lulz:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:48:49 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Arizona
Cutting down a cactus may earn you a twenty-five-year prison term.

There's actually a reason for that.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:48:49 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Arizona
Cutting down a cactus may earn you a twenty-five-year prison term.

There's actually a reason for that.

What would that reason be?
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: ñͤͣ̄ͦ̌̑͗͊͛͂͗ ̸̨̨̣̺̼̣̜͙͈͕̮̊̈́̈͂͛̽͊ͭ̓͆ͅé ̰̓̓́ͯ́́͞ on September 06, 2011, 05:01:29 PM
In the Pearl District, it is illegal to look like you smell like poop.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 05:10:33 PM
In Arizona it is illegal to use common sense with 100 feet of the state capitol.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 05:13:09 PM
Quote from: Net on September 06, 2011, 05:01:29 PM
In the Pearl District, it is illegal to look like you smell like poop.

the loophole is that it's still legal to smell like poop looks
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freeky on September 06, 2011, 05:22:50 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:48:49 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Arizona
Cutting down a cactus may earn you a twenty-five-year prison term.

There's actually a reason for that.

What would that reason be?

Because it could kill you or someone nearby, or could be the home of a member of an endangered species, or something similar.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freckleback on September 06, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saguaro#Laws
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Dysfunctional Cunt on September 06, 2011, 05:45:08 PM
In Missouri, Ministers of the Church must not strike parishioners with a pot that's larger than 12 inch.

In Tennessee, it is illegal to drive a car while sleeping.  

It is also illegal to drown after 10:oo pm.  

As well, in Memphis, it's illegal for a woman to drive by herself; "a man must walk or run in front of the vehicle, waving a red flag in order to warn approaching pedestrians and motorists if the vehicle is going over 5 mph".

One of my favorite Texas laws.... Criminals are required to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

A Kentucky one which should be everywhere.....  Anyone who has been drinking is sober until he "cannot hold onto the ground".

Another Kentucky favorite of mine.... It is illegal for streets to have any signs that indicate the name of that street.



Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freckleback on September 06, 2011, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.

http://www.dumblaws.com/

this site seems to have the reasons listed for some of the laws.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 05:56:08 PM
Quote from: nihilbilly on September 06, 2011, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.

http://www.dumblaws.com/

this site seems to have the reasons listed for some of the laws.

:lulz:

Okay Freeky, hands over your head, spread your legs!

From the above link for Arizona...

You may not have more than two dildos in a house.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 06:03:46 PM
Florida wins.

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 06:10:07 PM
still legal in new york though, right?  :scared:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 06:11:00 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 06:10:07 PM
still legal in new york though, right?  :scared:

Go get 'em Spikey!  :eek:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:48:49 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Arizona
Cutting down a cactus may earn you a twenty-five-year prison term.

There's actually a reason for that.

What would that reason be?

Cactus is most of the ground cover we have.  They take about a hundred years to grow.

And dumbshits run them over with pickup trucks for kicks.

Then the rain comes, and what little topsoil we have goes away.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freeky on September 06, 2011, 06:55:18 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:56:08 PM
Quote from: nihilbilly on September 06, 2011, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.

http://www.dumblaws.com/

this site seems to have the reasons listed for some of the laws.

:lulz:

Okay Freeky, hands over your head, spread your legs!

From the above link for Arizona...

You may not have more than two dildos in a house.

I don't actually have any.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Elder Iptuous on September 06, 2011, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:56:08 PM
Quote from: nihilbilly on September 06, 2011, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.

http://www.dumblaws.com/

this site seems to have the reasons listed for some of the laws.

:lulz:

Okay Freeky, hands over your head, spread your legs!

From the above link for Arizona...

You may not have more than two dildos in a house.

It is my understanding that there are quite a few more than two dildos in the AZ House of Representatives.  they must all be charged...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freckleback on September 06, 2011, 08:00:58 PM
Quote from: Iptuous on September 06, 2011, 07:58:58 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:56:08 PM
Quote from: nihilbilly on September 06, 2011, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 05:43:17 PM
That was interesting. I am sure there is a reason for all of those laws and as was mentioned earlier, the back story is probably more interesting than the laws themselves.

http://www.dumblaws.com/

this site seems to have the reasons listed for some of the laws.

:lulz:

Okay Freeky, hands over your head, spread your legs!

From the above link for Arizona...

You may not have more than two dildos in a house.

It is my understanding that there are quite a few more than two dildos in the AZ House of Representatives.  they must all be charged...

:lulz:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Suu on September 06, 2011, 08:29:18 PM
Last I checked, it was still illegal in Florida to take a bath or shower without wearing a bathing suit.

Up until I think 5 years ago, any citizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts could shoot someone crossing the border from Rhode Island on sight.  :horrormirth: I think someone actually tried to pull this off, and that's why it was finally taken out of the MA law books. Parts of RI used to be a penal colony in the colonial times, and most of the people that the Puritans didn't want got shipped to Providence for that dastardly religious freedom.

Even better, the border between RI and CT has been hotly contested since the late 1700s. Sometime in the 1800s, the feds stepped in and said, "You's guise have until 1870whatever to settle on this shit, or you're becoming part of New Hampshire." Not wanting to become fuckhead Libertarian Freestaters, CT and RI went, "I'LL BE GOOD!" and shut up for a while...up until 3 years ago.

...Then the law resurfaced.

-Suu
Obviously, is still paying taxes.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 08:38:29 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 08:29:18 PM
Even better, the border between RI and CT has been hotly contested since the late 1700s.

ah yes, the CT/RI border war.

many of my close friends have perished in that awful conflict.

Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Suu on September 06, 2011, 08:40:09 PM
GET OFF MY PAWCATUCK! *KICKS*
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: ñͤͣ̄ͦ̌̑͗͊͛͂͗ ̸̨̨̣̺̼̣̜͙͈͕̮̊̈́̈͂͛̽͊ͭ̓͆ͅé ̰̓̓́ͯ́́͞ on September 06, 2011, 09:02:22 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 05:13:09 PM
Quote from: Net on September 06, 2011, 05:01:29 PM
In the Pearl District, it is illegal to look like you smell like poop.

the loophole is that it's still legal to smell like poop looks

However, if you don't smell legal, people will give you poop looks.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Precious Moments Zalgo on September 06, 2011, 09:19:12 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
North Carolina
It's against the law to sing off-key.
Pretty sure I'm responsible for this one.

PMZ,
has a vocal range consisting of three non-consecutive notes.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
Up until a couple of years ago in Massachusetts, blasphemy against the Christian god was punishable with either a year in prison or a fine of $300 (goes to show you how long it was on the books).

It was also once illegal in Massachusetts to:
Sell beer, wine or liquor on a Sunday (unless it was at a bar/restaurant)
Enter Boston if you were Native American
Tattoo anyone

Being a Communist is still illegal, and you can be barred from public office for 5 years, be imprisoned for 2.5 years or fined $1000 for affiliating with the Communist Party.
Nevertheless, there are several Communist organizations in MA (Cambridge specifically. Figures.)
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on September 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
It was also once illegal in Massachusetts to:
Sell beer, wine or liquor on a Sunday (unless it was at a bar/restaurant)

that law is still on the books in CT. Can't buy beer/liquor past 9 PM either, unless you're at a bar/restaurant.

Can't buy beer on holidays either. SOMEBODY PLZ EXPLAIN WTF IS THE POINT OF FORBIDDING BEER SALES ON HOLIDAYS
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 10:09:07 PM
Selling alcohol in Kansas on Sunday was illegal two years ago, and still is unless the individual town/city approves it. Liquor stores still only are allowed limited Sunday hours, noon to 8 PM.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 06, 2011, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on September 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
It was also once illegal in Massachusetts to:
Sell beer, wine or liquor on a Sunday (unless it was at a bar/restaurant)

that law is still on the books in CT. Can't buy beer/liquor past 9 PM either, unless you're at a bar/restaurant.

Can't buy beer on holidays either. SOMEBODY PLZ EXPLAIN WTF IS THE POINT OF FORBIDDING BEER SALES ON HOLIDAYS

Yeah, it's between noon and 6 on a Sunday now, 8 if you get a special license.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 10:15:55 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on September 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
It was also once illegal in Massachusetts to:
Sell beer, wine or liquor on a Sunday (unless it was at a bar/restaurant)

that law is still on the books in CT. Can't buy beer/liquor past 9 PM either, unless you're at a bar/restaurant.

Can't buy beer on holidays either. SOMEBODY PLZ EXPLAIN WTF IS THE POINT OF FORBIDDING BEER SALES ON HOLIDAYS

People get drunk on holidays. I dunno why...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 06, 2011, 10:19:30 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 10:15:55 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on September 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
It was also once illegal in Massachusetts to:
Sell beer, wine or liquor on a Sunday (unless it was at a bar/restaurant)

that law is still on the books in CT. Can't buy beer/liquor past 9 PM either, unless you're at a bar/restaurant.

Can't buy beer on holidays either. SOMEBODY PLZ EXPLAIN WTF IS THE POINT OF FORBIDDING BEER SALES ON HOLIDAYS

People get drunk on holidays. I dunno why...

People don't want to work on holidays.  No reason to make that illegal though.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cainad (dec.) on September 06, 2011, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: Cain on September 06, 2011, 04:34:19 PM
Within the confines of Suffolk County, making an employee of Goldman Sachs cry shall be punished with no less than 30 days of hard labour.

I live here; that one is probably actually true.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Suu on September 06, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
Up until 6 years ago, you couldn't get booze on a Sunday in RI. Now you can, unfortunately, sales of alcohol are still limited to JUST liquor stores.  :argh!:

Meanwhile in Florida, I could go to the goddamn Farm Stores drive through and get a 12 pack at 1am on Sunday if I wanted to.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 10:52:41 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on September 06, 2011, 08:38:29 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 08:29:18 PM
Even better, the border between RI and CT has been hotly contested since the late 1700s.

ah yes, the CT/RI border war.

many of my close friends have perished in that awful conflict.



Why can't you fuckos just calm down about that?  It's only a Goddamn swamp.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 06, 2011, 11:10:07 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
Up until 6 years ago, you couldn't get booze on a Sunday in RI. Now you can, unfortunately, sales of alcohol are still limited to JUST liquor stores.  :argh!:

Meanwhile in Florida, I could go to the goddamn Farm Stores drive through and get a 12 pack at 1am on Sunday if I wanted to.

What do you mean JUST liquor stores?

Eastern MA,
does not sell beer in gas stations
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Freeky on September 06, 2011, 11:15:38 PM
That's the problem with you east coast states.  You don't have enough beer drinking, gun toting whackos who are aware of these laws and will demand, at whatever cost, that an opposite law be passed.

:lulz:

It is illegal in Arizona to make laws against texting while driving.

It is illegal in Arizona, whose very name means "arid zone", to pass laws against fireworks.

:lulz:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:15:59 PM
Last I knew, in the state of Florida, sex in any position other than the missionary position is illegal.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:15:59 PM
Last I knew, in the state of Florida, sex in any position other than the missionary position is illegal.

Still is, and it's illegal to kiss your wifes breasts and to deflower a virgin regardless of marital status.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:21:39 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:15:59 PM
Last I knew, in the state of Florida, sex in any position other than the missionary position is illegal.

Still is, and it's illegal to kiss your wifes breasts and to deflower a virgin regardless of marital status.

Reasons to NOT visit Florida...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 06, 2011, 11:25:02 PM
Quote from: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:21:39 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 11:19:46 PM
Quote from: Luna on September 06, 2011, 11:15:59 PM
Last I knew, in the state of Florida, sex in any position other than the missionary position is illegal.

Still is, and it's illegal to kiss your wifes breasts and to deflower a virgin regardless of marital status.

Reasons to NOT visit Florida...

"Joe, grab the bimbo and the sheets for evidence."

"Okay pal, you're coming with us."

"But it's our honeymoon!"

WHACK

"Don't get lippy punk."
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: the last yatto on September 07, 2011, 12:36:44 AM

Quote
Washington, D.C.
It's against the law to post a public notice calling someone a coward for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.

Knows what he's doing next year when he visits the east coast :)
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:36:04 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Bullshit! That bill never became law. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Pi_Bill
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:43:58 AM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
Up until 6 years ago, you couldn't get booze on a Sunday in RI. Now you can, unfortunately, sales of alcohol are still limited to JUST liquor stores.  :argh!:

It's the opposite in Indiana. Only restaurants call sell alcohol on Sunday. And it is illegal to sell an automobile on Sunday. No idea WTF that is about.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Cainad (dec.) on September 07, 2011, 05:26:06 PM
Jason Ouabache is illegal in 52 states and in international waters.

Oh wait, this thread is for silly laws only; my bad.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Adios on September 07, 2011, 05:27:47 PM
Quote from: Cainad on September 07, 2011, 05:26:06 PM
Jason Ouabache is illegal in 52 states and in international waters.

Oh wait, this thread is for silly laws only; my bad.

I heard he is worshiped in Somalia though.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2011, 04:22:14 AM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:36:04 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Bullshit! That bill never became law. 

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

Ah, back from the dead to spread your evil.

I can see that nuking Indianapolis wasn't enough.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Iason Ouabache on September 09, 2011, 05:01:58 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2011, 04:22:14 AM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:36:04 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Bullshit! That bill never became law. 

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

Ah, back from the dead to spread your evil.

I can see that nuking Indianapolis wasn't enough.
It wasn't a nuke, it was a dirty bomb. And it came from my pantz!
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2011, 05:03:31 AM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 09, 2011, 05:01:58 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2011, 04:22:14 AM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:36:04 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Bullshit! That bill never became law. 

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

Ah, back from the dead to spread your evil.

I can see that nuking Indianapolis wasn't enough.
It wasn't a nuke, it was a dirty bomb. And it came from my pantz!

BEST FC THREAD EVER.   :lulz:
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Luna on September 09, 2011, 01:10:05 PM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 09, 2011, 05:01:58 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 09, 2011, 04:22:14 AM
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on September 07, 2011, 08:36:04 AM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on September 06, 2011, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 06, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Indiana
The value of pi is 4, and not 3.1415.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/99603-

AMERICA, AMERICA....
Bullshit! That bill never became law. 

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

Ah, back from the dead to spread your evil.

I can see that nuking Indianapolis wasn't enough.
It wasn't a nuke, it was a dirty bomb. And it came from my pantz!

Godfuckit, my brother lives in Indiana.  My nieces and nephews are gonna be born with three arms...

Which is, upon reflection, kinda cool, actually...
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: trippinprincezz13 on September 09, 2011, 06:59:37 PM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on September 06, 2011, 11:10:07 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 06, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
Up until 6 years ago, you couldn't get booze on a Sunday in RI. Now you can, unfortunately, sales of alcohol are still limited to JUST liquor stores.  :argh!:

Meanwhile in Florida, I could go to the goddamn Farm Stores drive through and get a 12 pack at 1am on Sunday if I wanted to.

What do you mean JUST liquor stores?

Eastern MA,
does not sell beer in gas stations

Really? Are there some loopholes to that then, maybe about convenience stores/gas stations? Because while I know most places don't, the Shell stations around here can/do.  Of course, I prefer to shop in NH anyway, where I can buy "hurricane supplies" including a bottle of bourbon and some nice beer at 9am on Sunday.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 09, 2011, 10:16:41 PM
I dont think its law its just how it seems to happen. One of my friends parents were helping her move from upstate new york and they asked me where the nearest gas station was so they could get beer. I responded with laughter and told them where the nearest packie was.
Title: Re: Excuse me, that's against the law.
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on September 09, 2011, 10:27:42 PM
Also i forgot you were a mass spag. Im guessing youre north if you go to nh for booze? I think i previously thought you were in boston too.