Proof that Texans are dumb

by donkey 6 Replies latest jw friends

  • donkey
    donkey

    Only in Texas:

  • When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.
  • It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.
  • Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.
  • It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
  • It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
  • A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
  • The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.
  • One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.
  • The Bluebonnet is the official song of the state flower
  • It is illegal to sell one?s eye.
  • A program has been created in the state that attempts to control the weather.

    • Check out these other dumb laws: http://dumblaws.com/states/index.html

  • donkey
    donkey

    lmao

    Illinois - Chicago: It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe's neck.

  • donkey
    donkey

    At least Georgia looks out for Donkeys

    :Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.

  • simplesally
    simplesally

    And here's why it's smart to live in California........where the tanned, well dressed, thin and beautiful people live.

    • Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses. (State Law)
    • Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street. (San Francisco)
    • Women may not drive in a house coat (State Law)
    • One may not carry a lunch down the street between 11 and 1 o'clock. (Riverside)
  • bisous
    bisous

    Okay, here are some reasons to be leery about my move to Oregon:

    • It is illegal to whisper "dirty" things in your lover's ear during sex. (Wattup with that????)
    • Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays.
    • It is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to smoke it on your own property.
    • Women may not wrestle in Salem (AND that????)

    and some more reasons why I miss my home state of California (SimpleSally already shared a few)

    • You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
    • Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law.
    • All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.
    • Prohibits elephants from strolling down Market Street unless they are on a leash.
    • It is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.

    All wise rules in my book....lol Donkey what a great site! cracked me up!

  • donkey
    donkey

    http://dumblaws.com/countries/countries.php?Country=England

    hehehe....Eman - this is for you:

    England

    A license is required to keep a lunatic.

    With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

  • maxwell
    maxwell

    Well I don't see a link for DC although I'm sure there's some dumb laws still on the books. Of note is a law requiring all bicycles operated in the city to be registered. This law is only enforced if a cyclist is causing some other trouble like participating in a protest that blocks traffic.

    Since there was no link for DC, I checked out some for the state where I gew up, Tennessee.

    Here's some for Memphis.

    Memphis

    • Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.
    • It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.
    • Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown Memphis.
    • It is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners. It is also illegal to take unfinished pie home. All pie must be eaten on the premises

    Here's one for Fayette County, where I actually lived about an hour east of Memphis, that isn't totally dumb.

    Fayette County

    • You may not have more than five inoperable vehicles on a piece of property.

    I'm not sure how much this law is enforced, but some people would actually let broken down cars collect on their property in the front yard no less till their property looked like a junk yard, which might be ok if they were actually a junk yard, but if its in front of a residence, it starts to look tacky. This law doesn't seem any dumber than laws requiring people to keep their grass cut and to shovel snow from the sidewalk. Maybe its highlighting the dumbness of people who required such a law to be written.

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