Ctrl Alt Del Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 The British UKTV Gold seems to have little to report those days. It would seem they have focused their searches on the "Silliest laws on the globe" matter. The result is hilarious. Laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferc Kast Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Darn it; I can't get any fish drunk here in Ohio. That takes out all my fun.[/sarcasm] Most of them seem quite random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcesious Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wow what a stupid world we live in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimartin Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 That settles it; I am not driving in Alabama. Tell me what I can and can’t wear while driving… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Okay, anyone else gonna help me open a tropical fish store in Liverpool? sounds like the place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totenkopf Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 The UK's top 10 most ridiculous British laws were listed as: 1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament 2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British king or queen's image upside-down 3. It is illegal for a woman to be topless in Liverpool except as a clerk in a tropical fish store 4. Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned 5. If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requires the use of your toilet, you are required to let them enter 6. In the UK a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman's helmet 7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen 8. It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing 9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour 10. It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow The top 10 ridiculous foreign laws as voted by those polled: 1. In Ohio, it is illegal to get a fish drunk 2. In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation 3. A male doctor in Bahrain can only examine the genitals of a woman in the reflection of a mirror 4. In Switzerland, a man may not relieve himself standing up after 10pm 5. It is illegal to be blindfolded while driving a vehicle in Alabama 6. In Florida, unmarried women who parachute on a Sunday could be jailed 7. Women in Vermont must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth 8. In Milan, it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits 9. There is no age of consent in Japan 10. In France, it is illegal to name a pig Napoleon I suspect these are just the tips of many icebergs. I guess Japan must be quite popular with NAMBLA. Sooo... if I don't mind telling the taxman that I made 200K quid, I can fail to mention that I did with no penalty. I can't understand why anyone's complain about British taxes, then. Btw, in Indonesia, which head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyri Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 It is illegal for a woman to be topless in Liverpool except as a clerk in a tropical fish store. Too classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabish Bini Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I walk into the House of Pairlament wearing whatever I want, even if it is a suit of armour. Stupid Government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Lol. *facepalms* Milan sounds like the place to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamqd Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Damn, I was gonna say... 10. It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow... That's my useless-pub-quiz-knowledge-go-to fact EDIT: Actually I think it's a Welshman, in York cathedral... Still as slightly racist and not at all legal though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommycat Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 4. In Switzerland, a man may not relieve himself standing up after 10pm Sounds like someone's husband told their wife that happened to be a lawmaker, "What, It's not like I'm doing anything illegal" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Contributin from the Netherlands: Prostitues have to pay taxes over their 'company' as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltiades Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Too classic. Haha! Yes, that one's just hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOP-E Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I walk into the House of Pairlament wearing whatever I want, even if it is a suit of armour. Stupid Government. good luck with the metal detector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Lol. *facepalms* Milan sounds like the place to be. I'm kind of leaning towards Japan right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm not sure if this law still stand here in Belgium, but it was something along like this : It was/is Illegal to buy just 1 bottle of wine/ strong liquer, its legale to buy more then 1 bottle. Well, they practically force you to get drunk now don't they. Now this law dates back to 1900 or something, when the goverment tried to stop laborers getting drunk at the end of the work week when they got paid. Though I still think this law is 'on' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Skywalker Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm kind of leaning towards Japan right now. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totenkopf Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm not sure if this law still stand here in Belgium, but it was something along like this : Well, they practically force you to get drunk now don't they. Now this law dates back to 1900 or something, when the goverment tried to stop laborers getting drunk at the end of the work week when they got paid. Though I still think this law is 'on' Well, either a bottle were really expensive back then or politicians were as stupid then as they are now (not that that would shock anyone ). Afterall, you can get drunk faster on 2+ bottles than only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Well, either a bottle were really expensive back then or politicians were as stupid then as they are now (not that that would shock anyone ). Afterall, you can get drunk faster on 2+ bottles than only one. Well, it might have been something of 1800 to, I'm not that sure anymore. Though its only in very recent times loans of the lower classes went up much. Hard to imagine, but yeah, one bottle of wine was not that expensive but 2 might have just been a bit to much. Anyway around here where more a beer kind of people then wine, so I'm sure money got wasted on that >_> Perhaps the rich didn't like the idea the lesser classes could buy this kind of drink to. Plus I think it was in the same time frame , when you payed more taxes you had more votes in elaction time to. Wouldn't that be fun to re-implement ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimartin Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I went looking for stupid Texas laws since the Texas constitution has not changed since it was implemented I know we have some real stupid ones, like it being illegal to sleep in the nude. I have not been able to find that one, but I thought this one was a little funny. Port Arthur, Texas – Obnoxious odors may not be emitted while in an elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltiades Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I looked for some Texas Laws for you. Here they come: -It is illegal to sell one's eye. -It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing. -It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel. -Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos. I find the Florida ones to be hilarious: -It is illegal to sell your children. -When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. -It is considered an offense to shower naked. -You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. -If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. -You may not kiss your wife’s breasts. -You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers. And some other funny ones: -Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. (Australia) -Young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart. (South Africa) -To go to college you must be intelligent. (China) -It is forbidden to bring bears to the beach. (Israel) -It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear. (Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kas'!m Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament WTF?? SMH. I'm glad I don't live in Indonesia or Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdKnightR Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Someone might want to look this up, but supposedly its law in Atlanta, GA that you must honk your horn 3 times when entering or exiting the city limits. I also hear that its illegal to mispronounce Arkansas in Arkansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltiades Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Someone might want to look this up, but supposedly its law in Atlanta, GA that you must honk your horn 3 times when entering or exiting the city limits. I also hear that its illegal to mispronounce Arkansas in Arkansas. I guess it's meant to scare away the immigrants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 When i get my own island. (Note it's a question of "When" now and not "If") Im going to have ALL of these laws in place and relative to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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