4/19/07

American Stupid Laws

"The article was translated from other language so mistakes can occure"

In the USA, there are thousands of laws of the state, county or municipal level. Some of them now seem ridiculous, but the emergence of such legislation once it is quite serious reasons. For example, in the city of Los Angeles banned to lick frogs.

In Arizona forbidden to hunt camels. Reason : The U.S. Army once used camels as draught power. Local residents, unfamiliar with the military experiments felt Bactrian animals new species of wild animals and preying on them than have been seriously harmed defense dollars. As a result, the camels were dismissed from military service and now live in alabama semi-feral camels. Hunt for them is still prohibited.

In California banned baths. The reason : The law has been established in the late 1980s, when it was discovered that the majority of homosexuals with AIDS contracted in the public baths. The law was passed to stop the spread of the epidemic.

In the city of Los Angeles banned to lick frogs. The reason : The law was passed after the urban adolescents found that the skin of some frogs contain hallucinogens. Addicts kidnapped frogs and sucked them diligently, and the police could not do anything with it.

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In the town of Norco law prohibits residents have rhinoceros. Reason : Norko is informal title of "City of unusual pets." Residents of the town kept in the homes of details, crocodiles, pigs, not to mention the traditional dogs, cat, rabbits, homyakah etc. Female animals tend sometimes to flee from their homes. Once this has happened with detenyshem rhinoceros, which caused serious damage to local gardens.



The city Mobil men away ♦ banned in public places. Reason : once in the city was kvartirovala military in times of humanity wearing the narukavnom shevrone sign of the wolf (which in turn is due to a long history in which the United States fought with the Indians, and the scouts thus demonstrated their courage, prudence and force). In the evenings, soldiers gathered in local bars and frightening vyli out more wolves that can be frightening citizens of resentment. Military base closed, but the law remained. In the same city, women are forbidden to wear high shoes. Reason : One woman in high shoes occurred in bars and spillway damaged leg. It is suggested that the entire blame municipality made streets such dangerous devices, called the case to court and won. As a result, in order to prevent the emergence of similar lawsuits in the future, the city fathers felt that it is cheaper to adopt a special law than to change grids.

In the city of Boulder banned the doorway to stand sofas at home. The reason : The town has a long and very cheerful University. In 2003, the magazine US News & World Report called the temple of science better place for amateurs entertainment. Students love to celebrate the victory of university athletes raising fires in the city streets, often resulting in fire. Sofas are the ideal fuel. In Florida, the doors of all buildings to be opened only outwards. Reason : In the event of fire, it is easier for people to run out into the street.

The city Seaside around all homes must be white fence. Every house must have a beautiful sunlight. The reason : the city's economy is based on tourism. Therefore, the municipality had decided that such a design would create "a fabulous town, which would make it even more attractive for tourists.

In Hawaii banned adverts on the roads and in public places. Reason : Advertisements must not interfere with tourists enjoy the Hawaiian scenery. The city Overlend-Park forbidden to demonstrate at the funeral. The reason : The law was passed because of one man, a radical Christian who regularly appeared at the funeral of homosexuals with posters, which read that the deceased deserved death, God and his pokaral.

Michigan banned sprint octopus in public places. Reason : Before the adoption of the law during the game in which she has participated Hockey Team Detroit Red Wings, supporters pushed octopus on the ice. The tradition started in 1952, when the team had to win all remaining eight games to win the Stanley Cup. At the beginning of the first game, some fans threw octopus on the ice, one foot for every game, and Red Wings became champions.

The states of New Jersey and Oregon, people can not poured petrol in the tank, they must help the employee WSA. The reason : The law was passed long ago, when many people (particularly older) did not know basic things, for example, that explosive gasoline during refueling better not to smoke. The owners of filling stations were afraid that their clients can blow up fuel. In North Carolina community organizations barred from seeing if their members are wearing the same costumes. The reason : The law was passed to prevent the gatherings Ku-Kluks-Klan local activists who are white shirts.

In the city of Memphis begging to be "licensed" by the state (which is $ 10) to be eligible to beg Reason : The law was passed in order to escape from the crowds of people who occupied the tourist dostoprimechatelnost and in the city centre. The Texas men forbidden to wear with a cable. The reason : In times of the Wild West, Right to steal cattle, cutting wire fences cables. Such thefts have become so frequent that in the end, decided to prohibit the cable.

In the state of West Virginia, students are unable to attend school if they smell onions. Reason : The state grows a species of wild onions, which is a very strong smell. Smell is even a few days after his eating. In the same state, any animal sbitoe car, it becomes the property of the driver's car. The reason : The law was passed in order to save money on clearing roads. In addition, under the wheels of cars often are edible deer.

In Washington, people who have come to the state with the intent to commit a crime should first call the police and inform her of the existence of such plans. The reason : The law was passed-quite seriously-to reduce the number of crimes. Residents of other countries and states offender in the state of Washington, more accused and the breach of the law.


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