tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post1316219708009307732..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Dumb State Laws: California!The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-65023861002106735752009-08-01T20:56:55.982-04:002009-08-01T20:56:55.982-04:00Aria: Funny woman! Wow, you had long comments....I...Aria: Funny woman! Wow, you had long comments....I see this hit your funny bone and you made me laugh, too!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-52750610974328783422009-08-01T04:03:36.275-04:002009-08-01T04:03:36.275-04:00See! I missed out on my millions during my 17 yea...See! I missed out on my millions during my 17 years in Cali, I could have sued for lack of sunshine every rainy season! Damn it! <br />And hey, #4 isn't stupid... you should have to get out of the car to shoot a mountain lion that has wandered into the middle of your sunny suburban cul-de-sac, but it should be perfectly fine to hunt whales from the Bay Bridge... for goodness sake, you're stuck in traffic for over an hour on just that bridge during rush hour, better to kill a whale than another driver.<br />So, just wondering, if I came back as a housecoat wearing ghost and drove down I-80 at the speed limit of 65 mph, would I get a ticket?<br />No cowboy boots without cows was to cut down on the 'posers, but the law was a little early so they didn't forsee all the extremely rich white kids dressing as poor black rappers.<br />Chico is the most boring city in Cali. I know, I've been there, so all of these laws don't surprise me in the slightest. Chico is so boring, it makes East Bernard Texas seem like the after show hotel-room party for a rock band.<br />#17...that's why all the neighbors are so friendly... it's totally legal if it's not YOUR bathroom.<br />#20 Yeah, they had to institute that law when they erected the first street light upon the completion of paving all of the roads... in 2007.<br />#29 FINALLY! An explanation for why they removed the 3-point, or K Turn from the driving test, as well as parallel parking. Now I get it. Thank you.<br />#32. Now you know why they shoot so many movies in New Mexico and Toronto... betcha there aren't any limits on the amount of sheep that can be driven down the road in those places... and it's also how they got clearance to shoot the movie Australia on location.<br />#35 you can totally charge for it, but not if you're going to donate the money to any charity.<br />See... now you know why when I got here to Texas the chickens and crowing roosters drove me insane... God, I miss Cali.<br />#55 McD's is fine... unless you put it in a Wonder Woman lunchbox to transport it.<br /><br />BTW... I contacted a lawyer before giving any of my helpful insights to these answers.Ariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625682101666386299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-62896434151598107042009-07-22T09:33:26.183-04:002009-07-22T09:33:26.183-04:00Lotusleaf: Aren't some of these laws bizarre? ...Lotusleaf: Aren't some of these laws bizarre? You should give us some weird laws from India, now THAT would be interesting too! :-PThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83291128945532151472009-07-22T06:35:34.419-04:002009-07-22T06:35:34.419-04:00I read this just now and laughed and laughed at th...I read this just now and laughed and laughed at the laws and your witty comments. The laws about the elephants and camels would not work here in India, nor the ones about the roosters!lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7648463838349895462009-07-21T09:12:38.538-04:002009-07-21T09:12:38.538-04:00Kristin: Licking frogs to get high is like announc...Kristin: Licking frogs to get high is like announcing your stupidity. haThe Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7129013963249201232009-07-21T01:09:02.189-04:002009-07-21T01:09:02.189-04:00LOL - what a fantastic list! I have heard somethi...LOL - what a fantastic list! I have heard something about licking frogs/toads. Apparently it's supposed to get you high? Just gross, who would want to do that!Kristinhttp://www.prudentandpractical.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-89077546058978701122009-07-20T16:04:45.288-04:002009-07-20T16:04:45.288-04:00Brian: Only in California, right? ha
Shellmo: Not...Brian: Only in California, right? ha<br /><br />Shellmo: Notice there wasn't any laws mentioned about not having sex WITH animals??? Hmmmm....<br /><br />Sara: Yes. Let's not hear about Cole's mama being arrested for an unleashed elephant. None of that!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-72047816633234547922009-07-20T11:47:14.677-04:002009-07-20T11:47:14.677-04:00I am still wiping tears from my face, that was so ...I am still wiping tears from my face, that was so funny!! I guess I won't be sheep herding in California, anytime soon, and if I go to Caifornia, I will have to tell my car that it can't take trips by itself and I guess wouldnt bring my elephant, he doesnt like to be on a leash;)<br />Have a great day!!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747765696446486573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-77756108115437191182009-07-20T11:24:10.890-04:002009-07-20T11:24:10.890-04:00LOL - they are really concerned about "SEX&qu...LOL - they are really concerned about "SEX" laws over there! If I was an animal, I would move - ha,ha!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-56574902777452184552009-07-20T10:57:22.021-04:002009-07-20T10:57:22.021-04:00oh this is too rich. rotflol! unless it is a whale...oh this is too rich. rotflol! unless it is a whale...i really need to move to cali just to experience this wonderulness. maybe they should post the restrictions for animals, may cut back on the exploding population grownth, sure they would find a forest of bushes though. too much. lol.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-55221377836351020912009-07-20T09:58:19.718-04:002009-07-20T09:58:19.718-04:00SquirrelQueen: Yes, I understand that one too. Unl...SquirrelQueen: Yes, I understand that one too. Unless you were suicidal. I, too wondered what possessed people to pass some of those other laws back in the day.<br /><br />Loree: Glad they made you laugh. I do them every few weeks, so stay tuned for the next state laws coming up.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-3687475856921400892009-07-20T04:12:21.185-04:002009-07-20T04:12:21.185-04:00Oh that was just too hilarious for words.Oh that was just too hilarious for words.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-47505724111608854352009-07-19T21:58:50.094-04:002009-07-19T21:58:50.094-04:00Having lived in Eureka CA for a year I do understa...Having lived in Eureka CA for a year I do understand the need for the "no sleeping on the road" law. <br /><br />Doesn't it make you wonder what happened to get these these laws on the books? Must have been some interesting events.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46178986994510920852009-07-19T18:22:54.313-04:002009-07-19T18:22:54.313-04:00Jenn: I've been gone out of town, so I will ge...Jenn: I've been gone out of town, so I will get to your post in a few days of catch up...I am sure it is hilarious!<br /><br />Virtual Quilter: Thanks so much! I hope you joined on as a Follower! I love having new readers. Go ahead and read all the old posts..I would love that. I'll stand here and wait. ha<br /><br />DJan: The website where I grabbed these from says they are REAL laws...I am sure a lot of them were challenged sometime in court and voted as obsolete or unenforceable, but the site sometimes actually cites the number of the statutes they come from in those states. Some were probably passed WAYYYYY back in history and just never removed from the books. I think some are so funny and so bizarre to have ever been written in the first place!<br /><br />Grannyann: Yes, it is sad. ha<br /><br />JJ: I knew you'd like this one...I thought of you as soon as I saw that the next state to post alphabetically was going to be California!<br /><br />Ratty: I wonder if he understands ANYTHING completely. ha<br /><br />Joanna: You are from California? You must have got a kick out of these then! I have a nephew living in Sacramento.<br /><br />Sue: I am sure a lot of these laws were written when the states were first made states and they were never removed off the books (and aren't enforced anymore) but it is still funny to read about them!<br /><br />Star: Don't be afraid to come to the states. Some of these silly laws were passed years ago when horse and buggy days were still happening....and now they are no longer known or enforced.<br /><br />Judy: The lawmakers that made some of these ancient laws are probably dead...! ha Most police now are probably unaware of some of these weird, ancient laws that were passed before their time.<br /><br />Fran: Now I know why you you have warts! ha Stop licking those toads, woman!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-65417130743894202062009-07-19T12:46:31.846-04:002009-07-19T12:46:31.846-04:00I'm so disappointed about the toad-licking pro...I'm so disappointed about the toad-licking prohibition. There go my Sunday afternoon adultery-with-amphibians sessions.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19620551936837615252009-07-19T12:12:04.237-04:002009-07-19T12:12:04.237-04:00All the animal ones are just hilarious! Where do t...All the animal ones are just hilarious! Where do they come up with such stupid laws? Says something about the lawmakers, too.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-4110423656161397122009-07-19T11:25:48.643-04:002009-07-19T11:25:48.643-04:00These are just hilarious! It is amazing how we hav...These are just hilarious! It is amazing how we have all come to be so "jobsworth". In England that means that the officials are constantly saying: "no sir/madam, it's more than my job's worth to do that, or that or whatever it is!"<br />thanks for telling us, I'll avoid these States, I think for fear of falling foul of all these rules.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-54326299255129191232009-07-19T06:17:45.760-04:002009-07-19T06:17:45.760-04:00Another hilarious look at how government in action...Another hilarious look at how government in action. Some of these are sooooo stupid, I can't believe they waste time on this!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-74752770806605829842009-07-19T01:31:53.024-04:002009-07-19T01:31:53.024-04:00I'm with you on #21. "Men who wear mousta...I'm with you on #21. "Men who wear moustaches are forbidden from kissing women." What a relief it is to know THAT!<br /><br />VERY funny-- Great idea and great post! Who knew my home state was even more screwed up than we thought !!!!Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-78786826565950120442009-07-18T23:08:10.004-04:002009-07-18T23:08:10.004-04:00I know for a fact that several of these laws have ...I know for a fact that several of these laws have been broken recently. I'll bet the governor personally broke a few. I wonder if he understands the rules of number 65 completely.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-48226296305941032142009-07-18T21:10:32.520-04:002009-07-18T21:10:32.520-04:00>3. Bathhouses are against the law.
Tell San F...>3. Bathhouses are against the law.<br /><br />Tell San Francisco that. ; )<br /><br />>Arcadia:<br />7. Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways. <br /><br />You have <i>no</i> idea how many peacocks there are in Arcadia! Dozens! This law makes sense to keep a bloodbath from happening. lol!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13914563041663349742009-07-18T20:10:56.969-04:002009-07-18T20:10:56.969-04:00Oh shucks, can't ride my bike in the pool and ...Oh shucks, can't ride my bike in the pool and can't walk down the street. Guess I won't go to California again anytime soon.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-17245316112721647342009-07-18T19:56:21.367-04:002009-07-18T19:56:21.367-04:00Good Lord! Where do you get these anyway? They are...Good Lord! Where do you get these anyway? They are some pretty funny (and sometimes sad) laws. I am curious if some of them (like the nuclear device thing) are just made up???DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-74158503850248465142009-07-18T19:49:14.779-04:002009-07-18T19:49:14.779-04:00OK, I've had a good laugh, but the tears are s...OK, I've had a good laugh, but the tears are still flowing! When they stop I will go back and read previous state law posts, but probably not today.<br />I only found your blog a week ago and already have cried buckets of tears, but it will take a long time to get back to where you started!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-14938953853944360072009-07-18T16:15:12.898-04:002009-07-18T16:15:12.898-04:00You really ought to read my post about an ill-fit...You really ought to read my post about an <a href="http://myreflectionsmusings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> ill-fitting thong</a>"! There ought to be a law!!!<br /><br />Love your blog.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.com