Friday, September 13, 2013

Silly Laws: Conneticut

Connecticut Silly Laws

Statewide:

Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.
Alcohol and records don't mix
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
Are they throwing all the pickles in Connecticut on the ground?
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
What are you supposed to do with them??
It is illegal to discharge a firearm from a public highway.
Are there any private highways?
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
Is that even physically possible?

City Laws in Connecticut

Devon

It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.
Maybe because walking  backward in the dark is dangerous.

Guilford

Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display.
Oh the chains of conformity

Hartford

It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday.
Shagging-yes kissing-no
You aren’t allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
Safety first
You may not educate dogs.
We don't want those dogs thinking for themselves.

Meriden

The use of a bean whistle in public is prohibited.
What is a bean whistle???

New Britain

It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire.
Yeah that seems like a good idea.

Rocky Hill

An arcade may not have more than a total of four amusement devices such as ping-pong tables, pinball machines, or shuffleboard tables.
Plan:Move to Rocky Hill, open an arcade, roll in the dough
Reality: 500 kids for 4 games=riots

Southington

Silly string is banned.
Nobody likes silly string.

Waterbury

It is illegal for any beautician to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a customer.
Do NOT act like you enjoy your job.


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