A good dose of daily laughter can play a healing role in your health and life. In fact, research says that laughter can strengthen the immune system, which helps us fight off diseases.
Here are some laws found from around the world, that are sure to bring a tehee.
````````````````````````````````````````````````
While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited - Alaska, USA
Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb - Australia
You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time - Alabama, USA
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour - California, USA
You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies - Canada
It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire - Connecticut, USA
One may not be charged for food at an inn unless that person, by his or her own opinion, is "full" - Denmark
No pig may be addressed as "Napoleon" by its owner - France
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle - Florida, USA
If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed - Kansas, USA
A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10 PM - The Netherlands
Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers" - New York, USA
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on - North Dakota, USA
As it is considered pornographic, you may not walk around your home nude - Singapore
A license is required to purchase a television set - South Africa
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday - United Kingdom
It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich - Washington, USA
For more silly laws from around the world, go here or here
40 comments:
Hi dr. deb,
I believe that laughter is therapeutic. It relieves us of accumulated stresses. It also relaxes our taunt muscles. People with a healthy dose of self humor are always a hit in parties and gatherings. He does not offend others because the joke's always on him. You got very silly laws from around the world. Thanks for the wonderful post. Smile always. God bless and have a wonderful and pleasant weekend.
Hee hee, those were pretty silly. I myself laugh quite a bit. People amuse me. Sadly enough, I also laugh at myself several times throughout the day. I suppose I amuse myself. ;-)
I've been told I have an infectious giggle. It's my gift to others day ;-) or so I tell myself, lol! (<---there I go again!)
Laughter is wondeful therapy.
Thanks for the chuckle this evening. Old time laws can be so funny but I have a feeling many of those are still on the books.
Mary
It is illegal to walk an elephant down Market street without a leash...San Francisco, CA. However, just about ANYTHING else is just fine on Market Street!!
Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb - Australia
?
?
?
Do those in Australia work the electrician's bill into the monthly budget?!
They're all silly, but this one jumps out at me. I think it's because I'm cheap.
Thanks. That made me smile!
Those are redonkolous!
Hey Deb - you won, you won, you won! (see mah blog)
:)
Laughter is good medicine...that is for sure. A good laugh with friends, of course, over some Martini's is wonderful LOL!! :)
Tery - (Dreamwriter, too)
I agree, laughter is good!
So thank you for the laugh!
I think a lot of women would be pleased here if it were illegal for men to pee after 10 p.m.
On the other hand, I'd like to be there when some moron awakens a bear to take its picture.
Priceless, Deb, and truly the best medicine indeed. Somebody once said that the fact humans have a sense of humor is evidence of God's grace.
I obviously meant 'pee standing'. The other restriction would be just a bit too onerous.
My son is obsessed with these. I started to read the first one, he finished it and told me it was from Alaska.
I'm not sure which is more absurd. The law, or that he knew that.
This post makes me laugh remembering when my children were little and had these wonderful deep "belly laughs" when they thought something funny. I loved those sounds.
my favorite is the elephant at the parking meter... lol
I agree... laughter is necessary..
I am fortunate to have lots of people at work that make me laugh..
it makes a difference.
Don't you wonder why in the heck some of these became laws?? I always like to know the "back story" on things like this :) There has to be an event that prompted most of these --too funny.
those are way too funny!
thanks for the laugh this morning.
:D
I heard one the other night on NPR; they said that in Liverpool, England it is illegal for a woman to be topless in public- unless she is a clerk in a tropical fish store!
Hmmmmmm...
The last I knew it was still illegal to serve whiskey in a teacup in Topeka, Kansas (a throwback to Prohibition and the speakeasy).
Thanks for brigtening my day with these!
If you swing by before Wednesday I might give you a smile or two as well...
alan
Dear Mel,
Laughing is a great thing!
Dear Jade,
I agree, very silly.
Dear Mary,
I enjoy a good laugh.
Dear Fallen,
Hilarious!
Dear Lynn,
That was my favorite one!
Dear MWAK,
So happy that it made you smile.
Dear Candace,
Will be by...
Dear DD,
I love to laugh. IT makes me feel really good. Lightens the darkness, y'know.
Dear Casdok,
Nothing like silly stuff to get the tehee's going.
Dear Ian,
I have a feeling you enjoy a good laugh, clever wit and all that jazz too.
Dear Dreaming,
OMG, he KNEW them!!
Dear Ellesu,
The contagiousness of a good belly laugh gets me all the time. I used to have to be asked to leave the room because I'd get the giggles. So I can relate to the joy of the belly laugh!
Dear KAth,
That one is so funny. As is the car without a driver. So hilarious. And it is good to surround yourself with people who can laugh and smile.
Dear OHN,
I think at the websites, some of the laws have a link that gives the backstory!
Dear Dawn,
Happy to do so!
Dear Alan,
That one is hilarious too. Why? Why is that a law?
~Deb
You can always sign me up for a good laugh, Deb, and some of those laws were very funny! The power of laughter. Absolutely.
laughter does make you feel a heap better we agree
Thanks for the laugh
That made for some great laughs; feel better already!
Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers" - New York, USA
Aw, that lets out my greeting to Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon when they come for Championship Week, then! Guess I'll have to go straight to the traditional NYC upright middle finger...
Mel, a former boss of mine once told me that if you laugh at yourself, you'll never run out of material. :-)
Deb, I love these lists and love to laugh, so thank you. You might like something my grandfather used to say: "Some things are too serious *not* to joke about."
Every time I'm feeling ill, I play Whoopie Goldberg's original Broadway Show(now criminally out of print). It's better than penicillin and almost as good as Mom's chicken soup.
Way to go CT laws. Ugh...I think I've seen many fire trucks break that law.
Laughter is the best medicine. Some people think Im nuts, because sometimes things get so bad....I end up making stupid jokes...just to make them laugh, because hearing peoples laughter makes me feel better when Im feeling down.
And laughing so hard till you cry, I think cleanses the soul.
Hee Hee hee I loved those!
I loved No pig may be addressed as "Napoleon" by its owner."
Takes me back to 1984.
Hahahahe!
Those are so funny! Thank you :)c
I wholeheartedly agree that laughter is the best medicine. :)
the 50 pennies jumps out at me. Did someone get irate because they had to wait behind someone in line while a whole bunch of pennies were counted?
When I was a little girl - maybe 9 years old- I bought my first Bible with 100 pennies. It was white and even though somewhat yellowed, I still have it on one of my bookshelves. I remember the lady behind the counter counting the pennies. :)
LOL good ones... what is frightening is that some politicians actually debated and passed these laws. ;o)
Who could argue that laughter is anything other than good for you? It's wonderful!
How many Austrailian criminals does it take to change a lightbulb? Wow! Some of those are pretty funny. I wonder WHY those things were made into laws? Now, if you'll excuse me, I've gotta get back to planning my carrot selling opperation in England!
I have a jar of pennies, so I'm going to test that law. If you don't hear from me, you'll know the authorities have put me away for life.
Thanks for the giggles!
Hey Dr Deb!
I might be very late in saying this, but I like the new look on the blog :) And those sure are some funny laws... wow.. I am sure that here in South Dakota we have some doozies if we look back :)
I hope that you and your loved ones have a happy, safe, and thank-full Thanksgiving weekend!
Take care!!
Angel
Dear HP,
I enjoy laughing. Sometimes I get into trouble when I get a case of the giggles.
Dear JIP,
It's a good antidote to the hardships in life.
Dear S'Onnie,
Glad I could send some your way.
Dear Id,
The best medicine!!
Dear Crackerlilo,
I so agree. And I love what your boss and grandfather said.
Dear GW,
Oh yes. She is hilarious. So talented.
Dear Palmtree,
Isn't that one especially silly!
Dear Miranda,
I am on board with you with how laughter can be cleansing and healing.
Dear MS. L,
I can't wait to find more to read.
Dear Tai,
1984. Right!
Dear Lone,
:)
Dear Donna,
Amazing how silly they are.
Dear Seaspray,
Yeah, that's what I thought too. And what a sweet memory and keepsake you have.
Dear BB,
That is part of the silliness of it all, at least for me...that people actually raised these issues, it was voted on, and written into law.
Dear Guilty,
I'll choose a comedy over a drama any day. I'd rather laugh than cry.
Dear Scott,
You are so funny. And good luck with the carrot enterprise!
Dear Kimber,
Oh no, if you need help with bail or release money, we'll start a penny collection to get you out of jail. Good luck and Godspeed.
Dear Angel,
There are probably tons more to find from around the world. If you find any, please let us know. And a blessed Thanksgiving to you and Jim and all your family.
~Deb
"If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle - Florida, USA"
Well... what about my giraffe??
Sunday shopping is alive and kicking in the UK. We buy much more than just carrots.
Generic Prevacid LANSOPRAZOLE drug is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Lansoprazole may also be used to treat ulcers due to long-term use of certain pain/anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medicine works by blocking acid production in the stomach. It may be used in combination with antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat certain types of ulcers.
Generic Cipro Ciprofloxacin drug is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat various types of bacterial infections.
Generic Cephalexin drug is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
Generic Levaquin Levofloxacin drug is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the body. Levofloxacin is used to treat various types of bacterial infections.
Generic Valtrex Valacyclovir drug is used in the treatment and suppression of genital herpes, shingles, and cold sores. Valacyclovir is not a cure for herpes virus infections.
Post a Comment