World’s Strangest Laws
by I have often wondered how many laws that were written in years gone by and never got changed, so I did a little research and this is what I found. Don’t take offence it is all in fun and I hope you enjoy.
1.Would you believe that in Victoria, Australia there is a law that exists that only an electrician can change a light bulb? Being a Newfie I always thought it took two Newfies to change a light bulb one to hold the bulb, the other to turn the one that’s holding it and all the time all we needed was an electrician!
2.It is against the law in Victoria, Australia to wear pink hot pants after noon on Sundays. This one really stumped me as to why this was made into a law I do not know.
3.It is against the law in England for a cab to carry a rabid dog or a corpse. Go figure. This is self explanatory, who would pay the cab fare?
4.Anyone that goes to the House of Parliament in England should have a checkup first. It is against the law to die there. If you do I guess you wouldn’t have to worry about being arrested.
5.If your posting a letter from England you better make sure the stamp of the Queen is the right side up. It’s against the law to place a postage stamp of the Queen upside down.
6.Anyone that lives in France and owns a pig better not name him Napoleon. It’s against the law. I guess if you’re pushed to it you could always call him Nap for short.
7.This law is precious. In the UK it is within the law to tell the tax collector what you don’t mind him knowing but against the law to withhold information you don’t want him to know. It seems they have you coming and going. This law was still used in 2006.
8.If you’re ever in Alabama don’t try to drive your car blind folded, as if you would.
9.Do you fish much? If you’re fishing in Ohio it is against the law to get a fish drunk. So you better take a fishing buddy if you want someone to drink with!
10.Naval ships pretty much have to carry rum onboard as it is the law when they enter the Port of London to provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London. This man must have a Hugh stock of rum or he doesn’t have to buy any to celebrate.
11.Here’s one for the books. A pregnant woman in the UK can relieve herself any place she wants even in a policeman’s hat. Can you imagine walking up to a policeman and saying “may I borrow your hat?”
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Post CommentMythili Kannan
On January 12, 2009 at 8:58 am
These stupid funny laws even peep into one’s bedroom… huhh
Mary
On January 12, 2009 at 10:42 am
Very Funny but good
Hein Marais
On January 12, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Excellent. Some of these laws are just absolutely hilarious. It just makes me wonder how some of these laws got passed.
BC Doan
On January 12, 2009 at 7:27 pm
These laws are just to funny to take them seriously..
nutuba
On January 12, 2009 at 10:29 pm
These are hilarious! It makes you wonder what laws are being passed now that people will think are hilarious in 100 years…
Ro Marie
On January 14, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Hilarious! Great research. Pocatello, Idaho still has a law that says it is illegal to not smile in public. Enforcement is only on one day of the year now though.
Betty Carew
On January 14, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Thats a great one Ro lol
Catlin Hoover
On January 14, 2009 at 3:42 pm
So funny. Enjoyed the collection. Somehow there must be more!
Joie Schmidt
On January 17, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Just when you think you’ve heard everything… haha … fun article!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Majic
On January 18, 2009 at 1:40 am
In most places, urinating in public is against the LAW. In the Philippines, urinating in public is against the WALL!
Very nice article ma’am!
Jax Appleby
On January 18, 2009 at 11:58 am
How funny! I love this article. Great job.
Jax