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20 Most Stupid Laws In The U.S.
Governing a big country is a tough job, and you are bound to be hated by half of the population you’re ruling. Now, bear in mind that the person on top is also responsible for the laws upon which the whole democratic system is based.
And laws are passed after voting in Congress, sometimes a public vote, and then an affirmation by the president. With these dumb laws that we have compiled below, we’re not sure where common sense got lost.
Did you know that there’s a crazy law in Juneau, Alaska, prohibiting you from bringing your pet flamingo into a barbershop? Or that in Tennessee, you might be prosecuted for sharing your Netflix password? And if you’re from Indiana, are you banned from catching a fish with your bare hands? It sure would be interesting to know why these weirdest laws in the U.S. became laws in the first place.
Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once they’ve had, or still have, a real pretense. For example, the New York law against people wearing masks in public places is to prevent a mass crime or a riot, since you don't know the assailant’s identity undercover.
And the Arizona one, about camel shooting prohibitions, stems from the United States Camel Corps, an army experiment to use these animals for military forces. So there, as improbable as these laws might seem, they do have comprehensive explanations. Scroll down below for our list of weird rules in the U.S. and share if you know more of these!
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#1
Barber Shop Flamingo Fiasco
Final score:
19points
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#2
Quirky Rules You Didn't Know
Final score:
18points
#3
Quirky Laws You Didn’t Know
Final score:
18points
ALESSI HADIDIAN 6 years ago
ok i just read it again and i realized it said arizona. now i completely agree
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AndrésSalazar 11 years ago
It's actually a really good law for a state with s****y laws. In a desert, it works.
Bethanie Bain 4 years ago
BRO walk up to random person door "can I get a glass of water" PERSON: "NO" 10 seconds later *knock* PERSON: "YES" police: Mam your under arrest" Person " WHAT?!!!"
Kevin Braid 7 years ago
i lived in AZ, this is likely the sanest law here, it gets mad crazy hot in Arizona.
Alexander Pasqueretta 7 years ago
Obviously, the author of this article has never been to Arizona...
Joe Martinez 8 years ago
It is NOT a crazy law, obviously you've never been to Phoenix in the summer time, where it can easily surpass 115 degrees F outside .. not everyone has a car and has to walk, it's a HUMANE law.
James Shepherd 8 years ago
Its the smartest law. Should be like that everywhere but that's too much to ask from corporate america
Robert Bauer 4 years ago
Disagree. When your in a desert under heat advisement, it could kill the person.
kurtis bubier 4 years ago
This is not a stupid law at all if you have ever been to Arizona. Similar to maritime law; if you see someone in distress you must rescue them.
Isabella Martinez 6 years ago
That’s good now you don’t have to be mean when someone gives you a glass of water lol
patrick kane 7 years ago
but say you only have one glass of water, are about to die if you dont drink it and they someone says *hey can i have a glass of water* (i think at that point i would break the law)
#4
Password Police Territory
Final score:
17points
Gigi Carnegie 10 years ago
ME: HEY, MOM! whats the Netflix password!? MUM: Umm, sorry, I am not entitled to give you that information, darling. That's called breaking the law. ME: *stands in awe*
#5
Strange Laws You Didn’t Know
Final score:
16points
SapphireDolphin10 10 years ago
What are you going to tell the dog if they do. Me: it's against the law! Stop doggy! Dog: ?
#6
One’s Company
Final score:
15points
#7
Bare Hands No-Go
Final score:
14points
#8
Curds and Consequences
Final score:
14points
#9
Only in Alabama
Final score:
12points
Brittney Hay 10 years ago
I'm from Alabama and it's also illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket... Just FYI
#10
Not Your Kids For Sale
Final score:
11points
11 years ago
Ok this one makes some sense... but the fact that it is a law is disturbing... were people actually selling their kids at one point? (I'm sorry if that was a stupid question, I'm only fifteen)
#12
Strange Pet Laws
Final score:
7points
KileyDriscoll 10 years ago
Aw too bad I wouldn't be able to have a pet rat named Splinter if I lived there XD
#13
Parks or Paperwork?
Final score:
6points
#14
Group Rules, Clearly Stated
Final score:
6points
#15
Pinball Banned Here
Final score:
5points
#16
Rules Only When Asked
Final score:
5points
StephanieReyes 11 years ago
So as long as the officer doesn't ask you to stop it's not illegal?
#17
Highway Rules, Horse Edition
Final score:
4points
#18
Fishing with a Twist
Final score:
4points
BeckyWhitehall 11 years ago
You are doing something wrong if you are using a firearm hahaha :')
#19
Whistling Off Limits
Final score:
1point
#20
State Law Plot Twist
Final score:
0points
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What do you think ?
11 years ago
These laws are very absurd and don't actually provide any real use (unless to make me laugh). :)
Jason Marin 4 years ago (edited)
In Gainesville, Georgia it's illegal to eat fried chicken except with your hands.
Šimon Špaček 9 years ago
In Czech republic was quite crazy law. In case a cyclist caused accident where somebody was hurt he/she could got a year in prison and fine up to 50000 CZK (nearly 2000 USD). Even when the only harmed person was himself/herself. Yes, you could get $1000 fine for falling from your bicycle...
Samuel Jay Brown 10 years ago
A friend told me that some other country it is illegal to rob a bank with a bullet proof vest XD
11 years ago
These laws are very absurd and don't actually provide any real use (unless to make me laugh). :)
Jason Marin 4 years ago (edited)
In Gainesville, Georgia it's illegal to eat fried chicken except with your hands.
Šimon Špaček 9 years ago
In Czech republic was quite crazy law. In case a cyclist caused accident where somebody was hurt he/she could got a year in prison and fine up to 50000 CZK (nearly 2000 USD). Even when the only harmed person was himself/herself. Yes, you could get $1000 fine for falling from your bicycle...
Samuel Jay Brown 10 years ago
A friend told me that some other country it is illegal to rob a bank with a bullet proof vest XD
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