I'd Rather Be Blogged

• 18Mar 08

  Level 26, Three Guides, Dumb Laws, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

  Well, I suppose I've started a pattern of only adding new blogs when I go up a level. Only 4 more until I hit the thirties. Maybe I'll finally stop feeling like a newbie. I am a Bow Flex . I have to say that this is closest I have ever been to a Bow Flex. I've also racked up three new person guides, along with 8 rejections. I deserved a few of them (did anyone else know that there is an "add" button next to alias?), and others were due to ignorance. I automatically had assumed that movie credits were not trivia items, and started deleting before I looked at the movietome section. Not very thorough on my part. I also made the mistake of assuming that the number of episodes a person has been in for each season of a show was not trivia, either. It IS trivia, and I just found a way to rack up some points for other guides. Hear me, tv.com? It shouldn't be trivia! "Bubba Gump appeared in three episodes on season 2 of Shrimps R Us". Next entry. "Bubba Gump appeared in seven episodes of season 3 of Shrimps R Us". If a show has ten seasons, then wow...20 points! Eh. I'm ranting. I'm sure that there is a perfectly logical explanation for accepting the number of times someone has appeared in a season as trivia, and I'm sure someone will explain it to me.

  Anyway, onto my person guides! One of my favorite shows when I was younger Saved By the Bell miraculously had a cast member without a current editor. Lark Voorhies! The other guides I received are Simon Rex and Jason Lewis. Both have had editors in the past, but the editors have been banned (I assume) for one reason or another. It is a wonderful feeling to have spent so much time trying to find enough interesting info on a person, and seeing that message in your inbox..."ALERT: You Have Just Become an Editor".

  Lark Voorhies

  Jason Lewis

  Simon Rex

  I leave you with a question.....if two people you worked with decided to try to sabotage you, would you seek revenge?

  

  New Mexico

  - Idiots may not vote. (Shouldn't this be made a federal law? Along with "idiots may not run for president")

  - State officials ordered 400 words of "sexually explicit material" to be cut from Romeo and Juliet. (Thou art and and and and and wherefore art thou thou.)

  Carrizozo, NM

  - It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public.

  New York

  - Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.

  - It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing". (Uh, yeah...much better to go topless?)

  - Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".

  - A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.

  - It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. (Officer, I swear I had no fun doing it at all....)

  - The penalty for jumping off a building is death. (Well, okay then.)

  - New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.

  - While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.

  - Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.

  Carmel, NY

  - A man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.

  - Women may not wear high heels while in the city limits.

  Ocean City, NY

  - Raw hamburger may not be sold.

  North Carolina

  - The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.

  - It's against the law to sing off key.

  - Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.

  - If a man and a woman who aren't married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married.

  - All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart.

  - Persons in possession of illegal substances must pay taxes on them.

  Barber, NC

  - Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited.

  Dunn, NC

  - No one may visit their departed loved ones late at night.

  Elon College, NC

  - There is to be no rollerblading during daylight hours, on the roads, or on the bricks.

  Rocky Mount, NC

  - It is required that you must pay a property tax on your dog.

  Zebulon, NC

  - No person may walk on top of the water tank of the city.

  • Posted Mar 18, 2008 10:44 am PT
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• 16Mar 08

  Level 25, Another Editorship, and Dumb Laws

  Yay. I have reached level 25! I am moving at a nice, steady pace through the twenties. Much like my age. Except, unlike my age, I am actually happy about moving quickly through the twenty-something level bracket. I get this interesting emblem (which STILL looks more like a padlock to me than a coconut). I also gained another person guide. Show guides are impossible to get, it seems. Especially when certain editors won't allow you within a certain amount of points before they start mass contributing. Sad, but true. Luckily, it doesn't happen too often, and the editors of the shows that I contribute the most to are wonderful. I will just stick with my people guides, I guess. Anyway, I am proud to announce the acquisition of Frances O'Connor! She is a star of the new show Cashmere Mafia, along with Lucy Liu, Miranda Otto, and Bonnie Somerville. I enjoy the show, however I have the sinking feeling that it has already been cancelled.

  Frances O'Connor

  I apologize that it has been several days since my last blog. I have had a horrible week, and anything I posted would not have been anything more than whiny rantings. It has not gotten any better, so I will leave you with some more dumb laws. Thank you for reading!

  

  Nevada

  - It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

  Elko, NV

  - Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask. (This could be a positive thing...)

  New Hampshire

  - You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.

  - You cannot sell the clothes you are wearing to pay off a gambling debt.

  - It is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach.

  - On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.

  White Mountain National Forest, NH

  - If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for "maintaining the national forest without a permit".

  New Jersey

  - Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so. (Well, I already do. Isn't the middle finger a universal sign of "drive faster or I'm passing you"?)

  - It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder. (I'm glad this law was made. The murderers wouldn't have wanted to break the law while killing someone.)

  - All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.

  - You cannot pump your own gas.

  - It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

  - If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates. (That will stop those DUI's! Ha! Perhaps if someone was arrested for burglary, we could take away their right to make spare keys.)

  - The third Thursday of October is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day" and citizens of the state should observe the day with "appropriate activities and programs".

  - You may not slurp your soup. (Thank you, JayMc416, for informing me of this law)

  Bernards Township, NJ

  - It is illegal to frown as the town is a "Frown-Free Town Zone". (Violating this will result in a intervention and a rousing rendition of "Kumbaya".)

  Blairstown, NJ

  - No street-side trees may be planted that "obscure the air".

  Cedar Grove, NJ

  - It is illegal to operate a drive-thru restaurant. (Thanks, again, JayMc416!)

  Cranford, NJ

  - Citizens are not permitted to park their own boat on their lawn. (Ya hear that, bubba? We cain't do dat anymore!)

  Cresskill, NJ

  - All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts.

  Haddon, NJ

  - No one may annoy someone of the opposite sex.

  Mount Laurel, NJ

  - It is illegal to get drunk and annoy others in your house.

  Newark, NJ

  - It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.

  Trenton, NJ

  - You may not throw a bad pickle in the street.

  - Pickles are not to be consumed on Sundays.

  • Posted Mar 16, 2008 1:27 pm PT
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• 11Mar 08

  A New Milestone, a New Level, 2 New Guides, and a Few Dumb Laws

  Well, these past two days have certainly been a busy one for me. I discovered that two of the actors on one of my favorite shows were editorless! What a lucky break for me. I was able to pick up Enrique Murciano right away. Eric Close took me more time, as there is not as much verifiable information about him. Anyway, I'm ecstatic about the new person guides!

  Enrique Murciano Eric Close

  Also, I am now at Level 24. After complaining that it took such a long time to reach Level 23, it took me a little over a day to reach the Golden Girl level. Now, as big of an accomplishment this was to me, it's nothing compared to this one.

  I HAVE FINALLY REACHED 1,000 SUBMISSIONS!

  I get this nifty new emblem..! I actually feel like I am contributing something worthwhile to the site, and that is the best feeling in the world. Yay, me! I had to brag for a bit before getting on with the next part.

  

  Michigan

  - No man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl, or else he risks five years in prison. (But what if I insist?)

  - A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.

  - It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house.

  Clawson, MI

  - There is a law that makes it legal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. (Thank goodness the wording is so clear....)

  Detroit, MI

  - It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday.

  - It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. (But officer, he was on his way to the body piercing shop when you pulled him over...I swear!)

  Harper Woods, MI

  - It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets.

  Kalamazoo, MI

  - It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Thank GOD.)

  Minnesota

  - The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitos a public nuisance. (Well, good. I hope the police arrests them ALL.)

  - A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. (No. Carry the duck in your pocket, like all the law-abiding citizens do.)

  - All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts. (Again, thank GOD.)

  - Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.

  Cottage Grove, MN

  - Residents of even numbered addresses may not water their plants on odd-numbered days excluding the thirty first day where it applies.

  St. Cloud, MN

  - Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays.

  Mississippi

  - If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month. (Well, luckily, I married both fathers...we live happily in a two-story home with a white picket fence and a wraparound porch.)

  - It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is. (Oh, CRAP.)

  - A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.

  - Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $250 fine.

  - Unnatural intercourse, if both parties voluntarily participate, results in a maximum sentence of 10 years and $10,000.

  - It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public.

  Missouri

  - It is not illegal to speed.

  Mole, MO

  - Frightening a baby is in violation of the law.

  Purdy, MO

  - Dancing is strictly prohibited.

  St. Louis, MO

  - A milk man may not run while on duty.

  Montana

  - Prostitution is considered a "crime against the family". (What am I, a Soprano?)

  - It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.

  - It is a misdemeanor to show movies that depict acts of felonious crime.

  - In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.

  Billings, MT

  - It is illegal to bring a bomb or rocket at city council proceedings.

  - It is illegal to use speed-dial in the city phone system.

  Excelsior Springs, MT

  - Worrying squirrels will not be tolerated. (So, the eviction notice I posted to the squirrel's tree was not appreciated, I guess.)

  - It is illegal to annoy passersby on sidewalks with a revolving water sprinkler. (Good. I always walk with a standing sprinkler.)

  - The game of "folf" may not be played at night.

  Kalispell, MT

  - All pool tables must be able to be viewed from the street outside a billiard hall where they are located.

  Nebraska

  - Persons with gonorrhea may not marry.

  - If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.

  - It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.

  Lehigh. NE

  - Doughnut holes may not be sold.

  Omaha, NE

  - A man is not allowed to run around with a shaved chest.

  Waterloo, NE

  - Barbers are forbidden from eating onions between 7 A.

  • Posted Mar 11, 2008 9:11 am PT
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