Most weird laws were put on the books years ago and no one has bothered to repeal them. They make us wonder what the legislature was thinking when they enacted them. We've grouped these stupid laws into Categories by state so you can see which one has the nuttiest laws.
We're always on the hunt for more dumb laws to add to our collection so if you have one, leave us the info in the Comments.
And check back with us on a regular basis as our compilation of funny laws grows. We're hoping the local, state and national politicians don't gets wise and decide to delete them because then what would we have to laugh at?
Stupid Laws
Arkansas Laws – No Blue Light Special
Is it really illegal to buy or sell blue lightbulbs in Arkansas? After a considerable amount of time on the telephone, I’m afraid the answer I have to give is…I dunno. It may be true, in some dusty old tome in an Arkansas law firm some where, but if it is nobody is talking. I called about 4 law firms in Little Rock before I found someone who actually was willing to talk to me, and... [Read more]
Alaskan Laws About Bears
As you’ve probably already guessed, I get a lot of these laws from websites dedicated to listing crazy and weird laws from different states and countries. And, as you can probably imagine, there is no “truth checker” that automatically tells me whether or not the law is real. So, that’s my new mission with this website. I’m going to tell you the crazy law I heard... [Read more]
To All The Single Ladies – Don’t Parachute on Sundays!
Some recent prowling on this amazing world wide web has turned up the alleged law that unmarried women in Florida are prohibited from parachuting on Sundays. Most of the wacky law websites out there tell you that it’s illegal for UNmarried women to parachute on Sundays. I did a little investigation, and according to my contact at the SW Florida Skydive Club, it is MARRIED women who are breaking... [Read more]
Fancy French Laws – We Wouldn’t Want The Pigs to Get a Complex
Some recent research has turned up an interesting tidbit. Allegedly, it is illegal to name a pig Napoleon…in France. I’m going to go ahead and start off by saying that this is most likely not true. At least not anymore. I can certainly see it being illegal to name ANYTHING Napoleon during Napoleon’s time. He was, needless to say, kinda sensitive. I can’t find any legal... [Read more]
Arizona Has The Coolest Weird Laws – Magical Misdemeanor Felonies!
OK, so this isn’t really illegal anymore, but it is so weird that it had to be written about. So, apparently, there used to be this law in Arizona that stated that if you committed a misdemeanor wearing a red mask that it automatically turns into a felony. I know! Bask in that for a moment, because it is truly awesome. And I realize I’m running the risk of inciting wrath and anger... [Read more]
Alligators in Arkansas
The lovely interwebs has informed me that it is illegal to put an alligator in the bathtub in Arkansas. As our first Arkansas law on Lawsome, this law deserves much pondering. First off, we should figure out the answer to the main question. Sure, it’s against the law to keep an alligator in the bathtub, but is it illegal to OWN an alligator as a pet? Not really. You can’t own a... [Read more]
Thanksgiving Where Thanksgiving Started – Blue Laws in Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 136 and Chapter 149 are what are commonly called “Blue Laws.” American Blue Laws, by definition, enforce religious (particularly Christian) laws. Not many states still enforce their Blue Laws, because, well, cash is king and most states and towns are way too hungry for commerce to cut out a whole day of money-making. The name “Blue Law”... [Read more]
Alabama Denies the Fake ‘Stache – Weird Law
I’m happy to report that there is a law in Alabama that prohibits you from wearing a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. Why does that make me happy? Because it’s a two-parter, and they are my favorite. It’s not illegal just to wear a fake mustache. Nor is it illegal if you cause someone to laugh in church. But if you cause someone to laugh at church by wearing... [Read more]
Blue Ducks – A Kentucky Law
I love this one, Folks. Here is the text of the law: KRS 436.600 No person shall sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange, display, or possess living baby chicks, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed or colored; nor dye or color any baby chicks, ducklings, or other fowl or rabbits; nor sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange or to give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl... [Read more]
Smelling a Rat in Denver, CO
photo by asplosh In my search for the wacky, unexplainable laws in this world, I run across a lot of state and city laws regarding animals. I’m particularly fond of the one in Denver, Colorado that says that it is illegal to mistreat rats. First off, I’d like to say that I agree with this law. Rats get a bad rap. “You dirty rat” and other such insults are usually directed... [Read more]
Laws About False Teeth – Not Even Your Choppers Are Sacred
photo by Jim Sneddon While false teeth are not used as widely today as they once were, there are still plenty of people out there who say, “Forget about it, just pull ‘em out and give me some fake ones.” Aren’t there? Sure, lots of people do that! Otherwise why would there be so many Polident commercials? So, now that I’ve established that this is a worthwhile topic,... [Read more]
Wacky Hawaii Law – No Coins in The Ears
photo by iMorpheus In Hawaii it is illegal to place coins in one’s ears. The state motto of Hawaii is “the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”, taken from the royal motto of Hawaii when it was its own kingdom. Maybe the reason it is illegal to put coins in the ears is because some of the Hawaiian coins are so rare. In 1900, when Hawaii became part of the United States,... [Read more]
Indecent Exposure
Well this is the one you’ve all been waiting for. Indecent Exposure! While not so much strange as it is funny that it had to be made into a law, it covers just about everything that deals with sex that you would think of outside of hugging and kissing. No intercourse, no sexual conduct, no nudity, and no fondling of genitals. All of these classify as Class A misdemeanors. They jump to a Class... [Read more]
Stop Sleeping!
The boardwalk is always such a nice place to relax on a sunny day, but don’t get caught sleeping on a bench there, especially in Delaware. Not only is it illegal to sleep on the benches, it’s also illegal to pretend that you’re sleeping. The full text says “No person shall sleep, lie or occupy as a sleeping quarter, or under the guise of pretending to sleep on the boardwalk,... [Read more]
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