Testy Area 51 - Page 630

Steve Christou · 08-18-2007, 07:15 AM

Strange Laws!

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25. It is illegal for a cab in the City of London to carry rabid dogs or corpses.

24. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.

23. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside down.

22. In France, it is forbidden to call a pig Napoleon.

21. Under the UK’s Tax Avoidance Schemes Regulations 2006, it is illegal not to tell the taxman anything you don’t want him to know, though you don’t have to tell him anything you don’t mind him knowing.

20. In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while driving a vehicle.

19. In Ohio, it is against state law to get a fish drunk.

18. Royal Navy ships that enter the Port of London must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London.

17. In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet.

16. In Lancashire, no person is permitted after being asked to stop by a constable on the seashore to incite a dog to bark.

15. In Miami, Florida, it is illegal to skateboard in a police station.

14. In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.

13. In the UK, all men over the age of 14 must carry out two hours of longbow practice a day.

12. In London, Freemen are allowed to take a flock of sheep across London Bridge without being charged a toll; they are also allowed to drive geese down Cheapside.

11. In San Salvador, drunk drivers can be punished by death before a firing squad.

10. In the UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle.

9. In Florida, unmarried women who parachute on Sundays can be jailed.

8. In Kentucky, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon more than six-feet long.

7. In Chester, Welshmen are banned from entering the city before sunrise and from staying after sunset.

6. In the city of York, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow.

5. In Boulder, Colorado, it is illegal to kill a bird within the city limits and also to “own” a pet – the town’s citizens, legally speaking, are merely “pet minders”.

4. In Vermont, women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.

3. In London, it is illegal to flag down a taxi if you have the plague.

2. In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman’s genitals but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination; he may only see their reflection in a mirror.

1. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is legally the property of the King; the tail, on the other hand, belongs to the Queen - in case she needs the bones for her corset.

Haggai · 08-20-2007, 09:33 AM

Testy isn't going to disappear, is it? Russell, talk about Nancy Drew or something.

RickER · 08-20-2007, 10:05 AM

Maybe Russell is training at work this week? He said he has a new person to train, so he would have to really work...or something.
I saw Flightplan last night. That was my first NetFlix title. The first one on my list they could send anyway. It was OK. I would own it for 5 bucks. Took some big leaps in logic, but still it was a good movie.

Haggai · 08-20-2007, 10:15 AM

I saw a spoiler-filled plot summary of that one back when it was in theaters. It looked to me like a pretty blatant rip-off of The Lady Vanishes, which was one of Hitchcock's most popular British movies of the '30s. I don't remember if you're into older movies or not, Rick, but if you like Hitchcock you should check that one out. Criterion is re-releasing it in a couple of months, but their original release of it looked pretty good, and I assume it's still on Netflix.

Russell G · 08-20-2007, 10:19 AM

huh wha? someone say my name?? NANCY DREW!! What?

Flightplan was your first netflix? [snicker]. Kidding, it was alright. I like Jody foster in the motion pictures.

tonight I might see Fantastic four Silver Surfer thing. Depends how pooped I am after the gym. I'll let you all know.

I saw a really good romance movie this weekend "The Whole Wide World". It's about the true story of Robert E Howards romance with a school teacher. Observant Droogs well remember my obsession with pulp writers, Howard created Conan. anyways, thios worked as both a romanace and a bio pic, and Howard was shit house bonkers, so it was pretty good in a movie of the week thing.

and yup, I'm training new staff, so my access will be limited. Miss MEEEEEE!

RickER · 08-20-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Haggai

I saw a spoiler-filled plot summary of that one back when it was in theaters. It looked to me like a pretty blatant rip-off of The Lady Vanishes, which was one of Hitchcock's most popular British movies of the '30s. I don't remember if you're into older movies or not, Rick, but if you like Hitchcock you should check that one out. Criterion is re-releasing it in a couple of months, but their original release of it looked pretty good, and I assume it's still on Netflix.

I love Hitch, and thats one i have not seen. Thanks Haggai i will add it to my Netflix.
Yea Russell, Flightplan was 5th or 6th on the list to rent, but the first available. I didnt put things in any order of importance. I even have some real B movie shlock from the 50s...Robot Monster.

Russell G · 08-20-2007, 10:34 AM

mna, my list is all schlock, like "the Curious Dr. Hump", stuff like that. I think I have all of "Something Weird Videos" catalog on it.

Haggai · 08-20-2007, 10:38 AM

Russell, you need to skip the Dr. Humps and get to Decoy!

Russell G · 08-20-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Haggai

Russell, you need to skip the Dr. Humps and get to Decoy!

I did watch Decoy!! What a mind bender huh? CRIME WAVE was a blast. I even listened to the commentary. Ellroy was dead annoying with that demon dog panting stuff, but he still had the best line ever spoken in a commentary when Sterling Hayden makes an appearance.

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Originally Posted by James Ellroy

Fuck Russell Crowe! THAT'S Bud White!

(Talking of course about "LA Confidential")

DECOY though, wow. It went from noir, to almost sci-fi with the ID exchange, then HOLY SHIT is this broad for real? Lot's of fun.

"They Live By Night" I loved as well, a nice tragic romance, if a tragic romance can be nice. "Side Street" was a little familiar after "They Live", but still enjoyable. I really like Granger, kind of a softy over sensitive version of James Stewart.

The only ones that kinda left me flat was the disc with "The Big Steal" on it. I can't even remember the other title on it.

Not terrible movies, still 3.5 star efforts, just not as gripping as the others, for me anyways. I think this might be the best Noir set Warners put out. I still have 2 more to watch, and can't remember the names, the other Mitchum one and I think "Tension"? I'll get to those Tues weds