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10 Outrageous Laws: Beat Them!
Laws are made to keep societies in order. There are various reasons why a certain law was developed and implemented but there are some laws that seem absurd or useless. Below are some of the laws that can surely get your attention because these sound foolish and crazy.
If we take a look at the history of mankind, we will notice that people develop as well as implement laws to keep their everyday lives more peaceful as well as easier. When a person failed to follow the laws, the individual will face charges and penalties, which can range from fines to life sentence or in some countries, death penalty. Below are some of the laws that can surely get your attention because these sound foolish and crazy.
10. Drinking with Your Pet!
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Drinking alcohol beverages is very common in social gatherings. It is also an effective way of relaxing and interacting with other people. However, do you know that in Ohio, people are prohibited to drink with a fish because if they get the species drunk, they will surely be punished. Many people questioned the logic to this law. They usually asked if there was ever a person who had gotten a fish drunk.
A resembling foolish law in the state of Connecticut states that before a pickle be declared a pickle, it should bounce. If the pickle did not bounced, then it will not be recognized as a pickle.
9. Enjoying Oneself
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Some cultures do not allow men to masturbate. This is because there are religions, which believe that masturbation is a form of sin. In this regard, if you like to enjoy by touching yourself, then it is best that you avoid visiting countries that has this law such as Indonesia because one of the punishments that you can experience is losing your head.
A similar ridiculous law implemented in San Salvador, El Salvador is punishing drunk drivers with death by firing squad.
8. Beating Your Wife
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Many areas in the world have laws regarding domestic violence. However, if you are a resident in Arkansas, beating your wife can be acceptable if you do it once a month. So if you cannot stop yourself from beating your wife, then it is best to schedule when you will hit your partner.
A similar ridiculous law is implemented in Vermont. The law states that a wife can wear false teeth if her husband allows her.
7. Shaving is a Yes
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In Massachusetts, people are not allowed to have a goatee. If you really want to set a trend of wearing a goatee, then you should get a license.
On the other hand, at Brainerd in Minnesota, a law requires men to have a beard.
6. Do Not Burp
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Most cultures view burping as unethical and embarrassing. However, in Omaha, Nebraska, there is a law that prevents people from burping while in church. If a person burps while at church, then she or he will be arrested.
A similar law applies in Florida. The law prohibits people from farting in public during Thursdays after six in the evening.
5. Let Him Sleep
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Some cultures do not value sleeping as much as in Alaska. At this place, waking a sleeping bear just for taking picture is prohibited. If you do this, you will be arrested and punished.
Another foolish law in Alaska is related to the viewing of moose and polar bears from an airplane. If you are a traveler and you are passing through the area, you cannot view moose from an airplane but you can view polar bears.
4. Do Not Kiss
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Kissing is a sign of affection towards other people. Some people like to do it often. Other like it short and fast. However, if you are the person who wants to be kissed for several minutes, then you should not go to Iowa because the state prohibits people from kissing others for longer than five minutes.
Another ridiculous law is implemented in Colorado. In this state, men should not kiss their partners on a Sunday.
3. Beauty is not in the Eye of Beholder
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If you have the face that only a mother can love, then it is best that you do not go to California. This is for the reason that a certain law in California states that a person labeled by others as ugly should not walk in public or outside the house. If you are ugly and you like to go to malls, then prepare yourself to be arrested or punished.
A humorous law at Quitman in Georgia states that chickens are not allowed to cross the road. So if you have chicken, it is important that you secure the animals if you do not want to pay fines.
2. Murder is Allowed
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In most countries, murder is unacceptable, both in a legal and moral viewpoints. However, murder can be justified in York City if you did this with someone who brings bow and arrow. So if you are new to this place, one of the most important things to know is do not carry a bow and arrow.
A ridiculous law similar with the first is implemented in Scotland. The law states that if an individual knocks on the door, even if you do not know the person, you should let the individual enter in your place.
1. Postpone Your Death
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The most foolish law is implemented in Great Britain. The law prohibits anyone from dying in the House of Parliament. So if a person got assassinated in the place, the person should wait until he or she gets out of the place before he or she dies. When a person fail to follow the law, then the individual will be punished.
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Good Judgement is not always meted out when people who do not have a talent for Judging well come into positions of authority.
I have seen other stupid and ridiculous laws but these top the cake, I like the last one, wait until you exit before dying, , what are they going to do if you break the law,…..kill you.
I also will avoid Arkansas, no way in *** is any man going to have the right to beat me, even if it is once in his life time. Touch me, and he better ask for forgiveness for Jesus, because there will be no mercy from me.
Silly – - that law about California can’t be true because I’ve live in California & have never heard or seen such an silly thing!
Blessings.
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-Liane Schmidt.
These really are a bit ridiculous. An enjoyable read. well done.
Christine
well done..
You is so true but you are missing the most damaging law in the whole world. Something, I will not disclose.
This was a lot of fun to read and you know, there is a website that has a list of all the strange laws that are still “on the books” in the States: http://www.lawguru.com/weird/part01.html
Thanks for sharing!
Oh my those are laws are really ridiculous. I hope they’re not in existence anymore.
That is absolutely hilarious. Makes you wonder how these laws were passed and why they are still on the books.
The last one that you mention — once you are dead, how can they punish you? Some of the laws look too silly to be true. Any way, enjoyable read, no doubt.
All are really outrageous, especially, the first one preventing you from dying within the premises of a church.In fact all these laws must have been enacted when the concerned authorities are insane.There seemed to be utter lack of application of mind.Thanks for sharing.
These are quite funny. I’ve heard other similarly strange laws. It makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
They seemed like strange but interesting. Have my “liked it”
Is this really true?
Monica
Well my husband is in trouble. We live in Florida and I know for a fact he has farted after 6pm on a Thursday in a public place.
The third is stupid! You’ll get arrested just because of your face?
Haha!
Great write! Thanks for the info,
A law the permits beating a wife… now that is barbaric and silly. Enjoyed your post, kuya Papaleng
I read up on some of these silly laws, and although, a lot of these are still in the books, most are not even practiced!
An interesting write.. quite funny..
interesting article. Some laws are just funny and others are unreasonable.=)
crazy laws! Interesting article.
The scary thing is, they are still “on the books”. We humans are crazy, aren’t we?
Ancient laws that become ridiculous as time goes by.
A great and weird article..Really enjoyable read..Thank you:)
That California law is BS.I’ve never heard of that. but there are some really stupid laws out there.
the law is an ass!!
quite an amazing ass in many cases!!!!
They are nearly as bad as copyright laws lololol
some silly laws…great article Papaleng.
Interesting.
This is the first of your articles I read sice ive not been on triond long.This was funny and such silly laws to try to uphold.Great article though.
totally crazy… for crazy people! lolz!