Cricketics Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 World's strangest laws Did you know that in London it is illegal to have sex on a parked motorcycle? Or that showing a naked mannequin to a boy under 10 in Liverpool could see you behind bars? And these are mild punishments compared to some of those dished out in other countries. Prepare to be amazed as i bring you the strangest laws from around the world. Italy Pinching a passing girl's bottom is perfectly legal in Italy. However, if an Italian man is caught wearing a skirt, he'll be thrown in jail faster than you can say Pavarotti. Hong Kong In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband's lover may be killed in any manner desired. Australia Australia is one country you don't want to break the law in. The current life sentence is 200 years. It is illegal to read someone's tarot, or give them a psychic reading as these are forms of witchcraft. Bizarrely, it also illegal to dress up like Batman down under. France Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM, 70% of the music on the radio must be by French musicians. It is also illegal in France to sell 'E.T' dolls or name a pig Napoleon. Indonesia The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation. Yikes! Colombia In Columbia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens her mother must be in the room to witness the act. Germany In Germany, women who refuse to work as prostitutes risk having their benefits stopped. Prostitution was legalised in Germany in 2003, and is now regarded as a normal occupation. Lebanon Under Lebanese law, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is strictly forbidden. USA And finally, it's America, home of the wackiest laws of them all. Here's just a handfull of nutty laws that regulate the world's biggest superpower. Michigan: A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission. Indiana: It is illegal to attend the theatre within four hours of eating garlic. North Dakota: It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on. Oklahoma: People who make ugly faces at dogs may be fined and/or jailed. Wisconsin: Women are not allowed to wear anything red in public. Arkansas: A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. California: It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss.
gorah_pindu Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I dont believe that Hong Kong one - is it really true? And if so, is it ever enforced? Technically all british people should practice firing longbows on Sunday - but its obiously not enforced, and hasnt been for like 500 years.
beetle Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 >>>>Hong Kong In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband's lover may be killed in any manner desired. :thumbs_up::flute:
gator Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 California: It is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss. dont know, how far tht is true.... i have seen it happen umpteen times :wink_smile::wink_smile:
Ram Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I am tempted to add some of kazhakastan's laws. Courtesy Borat ! :hysterical: ** Women are not allowed to fly a plane. Allowing a women to fly a plane is like giving a gun to a monkey. ** The only women allowed inside govt buildings are prostitutes ! ** After you date a girl , you can rape her ! ** You solve civil problems with another man by slapping each other's .... well... ** You can have as many wives as you want. ** Every town should have a " town rapist" ! ** The order of hierarchy in a family is -- Man , Horse , Dog and finally women Borat was awesome fun !:hysterical: P.S - members of the opposite sex... This is intended for fun and fun only ! please dont take otherwise........... but come to think of it , allowing a women to fly a plane IS like giving a monkey a gun... :giggle:
Ram Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Hehe... Have you seen Borat Radhika ? you would be red in anger 10 mins into the movie... :haha:
beetle Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 I have seen clips...quiet humourous......:tounge_smile: I am not the feminist that some people here make me out be.....:tounge_smile:
Ram Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Then you should see the entire movie. The movie does evoke extreme reactions.. you luv it or hate it ! nothing in between..
gator Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 it is pretty disgusting and hilarious.... the scene where the fat guys puts his balls in borat's mouth..... fack, i gagged...
Mandrake Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Borat!!!!....insanely comic! Wisconsin: Women are not allowed to wear anything red in public. almost missed the word "red" there:haha:
FakeId Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 borat was :giggle: it could have done without the 10 mins of fat hairy naked guy :embaressed_smile: that part scarred me for life :embaressed_smile:
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