Speech

This week for hurumanu 2 we wrote a speech on a subject that we got to choose. I choose the subject crazy laws in the sates and wrote about 4 really dumb and stupid laws.

This is the speech I wrote about.

Crazy Laws 

Hello, my name is Evelyn and I will be talking about some Crazy Laws in America. I will be talking about 4 really stupid and weird laws that I have researched and written about that I will be talking about 

 

• It's illegal to eat fried chicken with utensils in Georgia.

“In 1961, Gainesville, Georgia passed a measure making it illegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your hands. It was a publicity stunt to promote the city as the “poultry capital of the world.” (Website link) I think this law is one of the craziest and stupidest laws I've ever heard because some people don't like to get their hands dirty while eating.

• It's illegal to put up billboard signs in Hawaii.

“The first state to ban billboards was Hawaii back in the 1920s. Over 8 million tourists visit Hawaii each year, due to its ethereal beauty and land desirability. Could this be due to the fact that there aren’t any billboards obstructing its natural appeal? Possibly. The Aloha State has preserved its rooted history through initiatives started by the Outdoor Circle, which is an organization that pioneers the removal of aerial advertising. The main reason being why Hawaii has decided not to erect billboards is to maintain its gorgeousness, but there is an unintended consequence from this.” (Website link)

• It’s illegal to sell a pickle if it does not bounce in Connecticut. 

A pickle has to bounce to be considered a pickle in Connecticut. The regulation has its roots in a 1948 incident in which pickle packers Sidney Sparer and Moses Dexler were arrested for selling rotten pickles. The pickles in question did not bounce. Sparer and Dexler were fined $500--the maximum penalty--and their pickles were destroyed. 

• It’s illegal to climb a tree in  Toronto.

“No person shall climb on or over a railing, bridge or fence located along or across any street, or climb on any tree located in a street, or on any post, pole or structure installed on any street.” (Website link) I think that this is illegal because someone could get really hurt and may potentially pass away doing dangerous stuff like that.

I hope you enjoy me talking about these crazy and stupid laws that I have researched about I hope you learn something new about America and some of the dumb laws over there maybe one day you will try eating fried chicken with utensils?

And here is a video of me reading my speech.