In our last post we referenced society’s selective adherence to the laws of the land — and our inconsistencies in advocating the adhering or breaking of law, pending what law we’re actually talking about. Truthfully, I think we’re collectively pretty bad at that (… shhh… no speeding conversations, please).
That then reminded me of the below; we shared something similar several years ago, but it felt time to revisit — as best as I can discern, the following are still the law of their so-called lands…
In North Carolina, bingo games are not allowed to last over 5 hours unless held at a fair.
Embracing the sacred riddle, in Quitman, Georgia, chickens are not allowed to cross the road (… no matter why).
Be careful in the Lone Star State. In Texas it’s illegal to sell your eyeballs.
On Sundays, no less, in the state of Rhode Island, you may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer.
Gainesville, Georgia does not allow for the eating of fried chicken with anything other than your hands.
In Utah’s defense of marriage, there are to be no marital unions between cousins — except, that is, if a Utahn is 65 or older.
Carrizozo, New Mexico requires all women to be shaven if appearing in public.
Eureka, Nevada has a similar challenge with hair; If you have a mustache, it’s illegal to kiss a woman.
Alabama prohibits all wrestling between bears (…shew).
Alaska prohibits viewing moose from an airplane.
Wyoming protects the sensitivity of its rabbits; no picture taking is allowed from January to April — without a permit, that is.
In the state of my birth (gotta’ love those Hoosiers), should you desire to utilize public transportation, you must be sure to wait 4 hours after eating an onion or garlic.
In another favorite state of mine, for the record, it’s illegal to get a fish drunk in the great state of Ohio.
Also for the record, flirting is against the law in San Antonio (oops).
Idaho trumps health over chivalry; an Idahoan man is not allowed to give his fiancé a box of candy that weighs more than 50 lbs.
Idaho’s neighboring state of Washington is so honorable; a motorist with criminal intentions must stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town.
Also in Washington, you can be arrested or fined for harassing the legend of Bigfoot.
In Arizona, if you are found stealing soap, you must wash yourself until the bar of soap has been completely used up.
And in Hawaii, it’s illegal to put a coin in your ear.
Hmmmm… Maybe it’s no wonder we’re so selective.
Respectfully…
AR
[Note: special thanks to JustSomething.com and DumbLaws.com. Who knew?]