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I guess rules that are made simply so that there are rules. They don't really serve any purpose other than to be annoying.
Glad someone does.
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In some countries it's illegal to eat and walk at the same time...I think I heard that somewhere. I think in a town very near me it used to be a rule. I'll have to look it up because Luther would be interested if it was.
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Hmmm...I guess that at some point someone thought that there was a need for that rule (whatever dumb rule(s) we're talking about here) so there was some logic to the rule...I'm not sure that I've run across rules that were made just to be annoying. I've run across rules that I personally don't like and think are dumb but I don't think they were made just to irritate others. I think they were made for a reason and it's usually cause someone (or a group of someones) caused a problem and couldn't follow the simple rules of being polite and/or treating others as they want to be treated and/or if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all, etc.
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hmmm well at my work its against the rules to drink coffee or anything on the floor, unless you're a supervisor or have been told otherwise by a supervisor. then of course they decided they haven't been sending us enough mixed signals so they gave everyone travel mugs to use at work at the beginning of the season this year 
can you tell its a government operation?
can you tell its a government operation?
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The church where I work has some pretty silly unofficial rules. When I've tried to point out that they really aren't that great, I'm inevitably met with "well I've been here 15 (or more) years and that's the way we've always done it."
For instance, I'm the music director, and every Sunday before the 10:15 service, the choir meets at 9:30 for warmup and practice. Apparently since forever they've practiced until 10 and then everyone has coffee while I play preludes. Unfortunately, coffee isn't very good for your singing voice, and there have also been a couple instances where they lose track of time and end up hurrying back in as I announce the first song.
When I commented that coffee wasn't good right before singing and that I might consider switching it up somewhat, the oldest lady in the choir replied "well I've been making the coffee for 40 years now" as if that settled the matter. :/
For instance, I'm the music director, and every Sunday before the 10:15 service, the choir meets at 9:30 for warmup and practice. Apparently since forever they've practiced until 10 and then everyone has coffee while I play preludes. Unfortunately, coffee isn't very good for your singing voice, and there have also been a couple instances where they lose track of time and end up hurrying back in as I announce the first song.
When I commented that coffee wasn't good right before singing and that I might consider switching it up somewhat, the oldest lady in the choir replied "well I've been making the coffee for 40 years now" as if that settled the matter. :/
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Arizona's anti-Ninja law.
from ARS 13-3101
"8. "Prohibited weapon":
(a) Includes the following:
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(v) An instrument, including a nunchaku, that consists of two or more sticks, clubs, bars or rods to be used as handles, connected by a rope, cord, wire or chain, in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense."
from ARS 13-3101
"8. "Prohibited weapon":
(a) Includes the following:
........
(v) An instrument, including a nunchaku, that consists of two or more sticks, clubs, bars or rods to be used as handles, connected by a rope, cord, wire or chain, in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense."
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the law of gravity. I hate that one. *shakes fist*
don't even get me started on the second law of thermodynamics! Who does it think it is????? It should die!!!
You still need to clean up the house and get everything organized.
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The durian is known as the "King of Fruits" in South East Asia. This sign can be found on trains in Singapore. Of course, durians smell like sweaty gym socks, so maybe it's not a stupid rule after all.
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The "Bomb" signs at Airports. Before 9/11 after 9/11 serious must you post a "sign" do not bring a bomb unto the airplane? The only people that will do that are the bad guys. But for the average joe? Remember don't bring your old-fashion bomb Joe they will take it away at the airport...
It is one less sign I can't stand to see...
God Bless,
Drew
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