Brain Farts in the Name of the Law

Some of these laws have you wondering, "WTF were they thinking?" and others just make you laugh...

Mobile, Alabama: Sec. 39-81. Stink or funk balls. It shall be unlawful to sell, dispose of, give away or use within the city or its police jurisdiction articles known as stink balls or funk balls or anything of like nature, by whatever name known or called, the purpose of which is to create disagreeable odors to the great discomfort of persons coming in contact therewith. (Code 1965, § 41-60)

Little Rock, Arkansas: Sec. 18-54. Sounding of horns at sandwich shops. No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m. (Code 1961, § 25-74)

Dallas, Texas: It is illegal to possess realistic dildos.

Houston, Texas: Beer may not be purchased after midnight on a Sunday, but it may be purchased on Monday. The thinking that went into this one must have been profound, eh?

Chico, California: Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.

Norfolk, Virginia: Spitting on a sea gull is not tolerated. ALSO FROM NORFOLK: Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone.

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: One may not whisper in church.

Arizona State Law: Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.

Minnesota State Law: It is illegal to sleep naked.

Indiana State Law: Smoking in the state legislature building is banned, except when the legislature is in session.

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