Stupid Laws

[Lily Sawyer]

Okey dokey....here we go, fresh from Tennessee:

An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song “It Ain’t Goin’ To Rain No Mo”.
All persons riding scooters must ride in single file.
Throwing stones is prohibited as it might break a window.
No person may roller skate and listen to a radio at the same time.
Anyone rollerblading may not tie his or herself to a moving vehicle on a highway.
Males may not be sexually aroused in public.
It is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners.
Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets.
Bar owners may not let patrons make loud, unusual noises.
It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date.
Skunks may not be carried into the state.

 

[blunthead]

I know a guy who was some sort of cop up in Calumet for a time...few years back. Apparently unattended "vehicles" must be tied to the post, still. So one day after a boring hour or two of jurisprudence in the town archive and reading that neglected statute, Dan proceeded to stroll 5th Street, writing tickets for any vehicle not tied to the post. He's no longer a meter maid. They took away his apron and in fact, he's no longer on The Force. But I wonder...where did the meter maid of the 19th Century leave the ticket? In the horse's ear?

Kinda like where does the nurse put the toe tag on a dean man who has no arms or legs?