Sure, there are more delicate ways to say this. But regular readers know The Juice prefers the blunt approach. So … The governing administration in Malawi is proposing legislation that would outlaw farting in public! Truth! As reported by afrik-news.com: The Bingu wa Mutharika led administration is to introduce a…
It’s difficult to believe that Utah would be doing this, especially given the recent shootings in Tucson. But it’s true. The “official state” what? Gun! As reported by The Christian Science Monitor: In one of the most controversial state symbol designations since Alabama in 2006 attempted to name the peach…
In Oklahoma City, it’s illegal for a minor to possess a “broad-tipped” permanent marker. Here’s the ordinance: § 35-201. – Prohibition on possession of aerosol spray paint by minors. No person under the age of 18 years may possess an aerosol spray paint container or broad-tipped indelible marker on any…
Why would The Juice presume that no celebrities would stay in James City County, Virginia? Because they have a law prohibiting the use of a fake name when registering at a hotel. Here it is: Sec. 15-38. False registration by guests. It shall be unlawful for any person to write,…
In Newport News, Virginia, and some other fun-loving locales across the country, it is illegal for anyone over the age of eleven to trick or treat! This is truly one of the dumbest laws The Juice has encountered (and that’s saying something). Here’s the law: Sec. 28-5. – Prohibited trick…
Maybe that’s the reason Tennessee House Republican Leader Jason Mumpower did what he did. As reported in the Nashville Scene: Tennessee is the only state in nation with a law preventing sex-change recipients from retroactively revising the sex designation on their birth certificates to correspond with their new gender identity.…
Trust The Juice ladies. This is a good thing. Why? Because fornication is a crime. And ALL the fellas get caught up in the dragnet, while the married ladies get a pass. 609.34 Fornication. When any man and single woman have sexual intercourse with each other, each is guilty of…
Most folks want a clean record. But seriously, would you care if you got busted for jostling? If you would, you best watch your step if you find yourself in Warren, Michigan. From the Warren Code of Ordinances: Sec. 22-108. Jostling. It shall be unlawful for a person to be…
Doesn’t everyone like colorful birds? Well, if you’re in Center Line, Michigan, and want to make your drab bird a little more colorful – don’t. Why? In addition to the obvious reasons (so please, PETA, no more emails) because of this law: Sec. 10-4. Artificially coloring birds. It shall be…
If the wacky law isn’t bothering you, why bother the wacky law? Maybe to look like you are doing something? In any event, as reported by The Edinburgh Evening News: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched a drive to banish both types, inviting people across the UK to nominate…