#15 Can’t Give More Than 50 lbs of Chocolate to a Girl (Idaho)
Idaho needs to stop looking after the figures of their female population, because anyone who comes to our doorstep with 50 lbs of chocolate is definitely a keeper in our books. Just so long as they also bought us a gym membership. Via
#14 You May Not Educate Dogs (Hartford, Connecticut)
Since the law was written, residents of Hartford have shortened the proverb “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” to just “You can’t teach a dog.” It’s easier to remember that way. Via
#13 Can’t Get a Fish Drunk (Ohio)
We are of the sincere belief that, if this law really causes issues for you and your best drinking buddy, you probably have other issues to deal with. As with most of these, though, we really just want to know: What was the incident that caused this law to be written? Via
#12 Coins May Not be Placed in a Person’s Ear (Hawaii)
The reasoning behind this one escapes us, but we like to believe that Hawaiian lawmakers got as tired of that old magician’s trick as we did. Does a policeman attend every magic show in Honolulu? Via
#11 “Ugly” people can’t walk down the street (San Francisco, California)
Harsh, right? We’d be a little less surprised if this was a law in Los Angeles, what with it’s movie stars and super models, but SF? Home of hippies, artists, and all-around liberalism? We figured they’d take more of a beauty-is-on-the-inside route. Enacted in 1867, this law has (thankfully) been retired. Via
#10 If They Ask, You Must Let a Stranger Use Your Toilet (Scotland)
Okay, yeah, pretty bizarre, but we’ve all been in situations where this law would’ve helped out in a major way. It might even be an interesting, if not somewhat awkward way to make friends- “Bathroom Buddies,” perhaps? Via
#9 Must be 18 to Play Pinball (South Carolina)
We can only imagine how this affects parental speeches in South Carolina. “Son, you’re a man now, that means you can vote, join the army, and most importantly, play pinball.” Okay, we doubt anyone has ACTUALLY had that conversation with their kids, but it’s still pretty great to imagine. Via
#8 If Caught Stealing Soap, You Must Wash Yourself With it Until it’s Gone (Arizona)
We would actually be okay with this one. Sure, the shower itself would probably be pretty uncomfortable, but then we would smell like lavender for the rest of our lives. We just hope that no one gets caught stealing Axe Body Wash, because absolutely nobody wins in that circumstance. Via
#7 Can’t Serve Beer and Pretzels at the Same Time (North Dakota)
Is the state of North Dakota looking after our intake of carbohydrates? That’s sweet of them, but beer and pretzels are one of our favorite bar order combos, and let’s face it, we aren’t trying to be healthy when we go to a bar. Via
#6 Legal to Murder a Scotsman if They Have a Bow and Arrow (York, England)
This law applies only within the walls of the ancient city of York, but it is nonetheless a troubling one. We heard the Scottish archery club was pretty mad when someone told them about it. Via
#5 An Unmarried Woman Cannot go Parachuting on Sunday (Florida)
Did they make this law just because they could? Or was there a serious epidemic of single ladies crashing through church ceilings during services? We’re inclined to believe the former, but if it was the latter then we suppose we can’t really blame Florida lawmakers; that would be pretty distracting. Via
#4 A Chicken Cannot Cross the Road (Quitman, Georgia)
A creative way of killing one of the oldest jokes in the book, at least in one town. Why did the chicken cross the road, then? It doesn’t matter, police were on her with handcuffs before she got half way. Not in our town, chicken. Via
#3 Can’t Kiss on a Train Platform (France)
We actually commend the French on this one. We were getting a little tired of every couple thinking they were Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn every time one of them had to go on a business trip or something. It’s way too emotional, and it throws off our Angry Birds game. Via
#2 Can’t Drive With an Un-Caged Bear in the Car (Missouri)
Whoever wrote this law is clearly not in the right mind. How are the poor citizens of Missouri supposed to transport their bears then? What if your bear likes riding shotgun so he has a little bit more leg room? Via
#1 You Cannot D.ie in the House of Parliament (Great Britain)
Was this a problem at some point? If your meetings are so boring that its attendees are dying, maybe you need to spice things up a little bit. Disco Tuesdays, perhaps? Oh, and one last question we have: How do they enforce this? Via
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