ActiveRain Newsletter Trivia Question for July 14th, 2008

July 8, 2008 at 11:26 am · Filed under Laugh Tracks, Sparks from Sparky

Really easy points!

Okay, Sportsfans!

For an easy 500 points, what State in the US makes it illegal to walk across the road with a Duck on your head?

First 5 people to respond here with the correct answer, snag 500 ActiveRain points!

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Angie Vandenbergh wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:34 am

Minnesota

Bob Gilbert wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:37 am

Illegal at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border

Jennifer Matthews wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:39 am

only in Minnesota!

martin qualls wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:40 am

Oregon

jim wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:40 am

Minnesota — I think you can’t walk across the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Anywhere else in Minnesota: walk that duck all you like!

Jason Crouch wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:40 am

Minnesota

Jimmy Cooper wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:40 am

Minnesota-Wisconsin border

josephine wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:41 am

In Minnesota, it is illegal to cross state lines, regardless if you are walking or driving, with a duck on your head. And, if you’re crossing into Wisconsin

margo lawrence wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:41 am

minnisota-wisconson boarder

Rich Ferretti wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:41 am

Minnesota…

Douglas Cartwright wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am

Minnesota

Jennifer Haniszewski wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am

Minnesota

mary cioffi wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am

Yup…I agree, it is the minnesota-wisconsin border. I was careful never to do that when I lived there. I didn’t want to start a life of crime.

JoAnn Hughes wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:43 am

Minnesota

Roger Pellegrini wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:43 am

Minnesota

Carolyn Shipp wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:44 am

In Minnesota it is illegal to cross the border into Wisconsin with a duck on your head.

john krol wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:44 am

minnesota

Ida McCarthy wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:44 am

Minnesota

Joy Mitchell wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:46 am

It is illegal to walk on the Wisconsin / Minnesota Border with a duck on your head. Maybe some hunter shot someones head off in the olden days as he thought it was a duck in flight. What do you think?

Joy Mitchell

Jeremy wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:46 am

Minnesota Border

Anil Behl wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:47 am

Minnesota

Ralph Janisch wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:49 am

What a wickedly absurd question!

Aron Chaney wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am

It is illegal to walk across the minnesota-wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Vicki wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:52 am

Too funny!

Michael Hanley wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:54 am

No one has guessed Louisiana yet!

Louisisana.

April Hayden-Munson wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:55 am

Wisconsin/Minnesota Border

Stephanie Edwards-Musa wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:57 am

Broad is my anti-spam word. LOL.

Rich, you’re crazy- but we love you for it.

I’ll go with the crowd and guess Minnesota.

Traci wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:57 am

MINNESOTA

Susan Tate wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:01 am

Looks like the majority say the Minnesota-Wisconsin border

Alicia Lopez wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:01 am

Minnesota

Cassandra Tompkins wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:02 am

I, too, am going with the crowd and guessing Minnesota. But I think I will get a duck and try it.

Malcolm wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:03 am

I’m more interested to find out why this law was passed in the first place?
The ducks had guns in their feathers? The ducks were distracting to the hungry border security?
A duck on the head is worth two in the bush?

Laura Forty-Garcia wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am

It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head. I am going with the crowd

Keith Maahs wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:14 am

Yes, it is in MN but I am actively fighting legislation to abolish this law and to encourage people to not only consider using ducks for ear wamers but to also consider the misunderstood eelpout. Them babies can wrap themselves right around your head and keep your ears warm (a little slimy though) and you won’t need anything to hold them on with once they put the squeeze on you

Keith Maahs

Laura Forty-Garcia wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:17 am

It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head. I am going with the crowd

kevin gannon wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:18 am

Minnesota

kevin gannon wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:19 am

Ducks rule

Donna Boylan wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:21 am

How about Alaska

Donna Boylan wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:22 am

Alaska

Steve Crumley wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:25 am

According to http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/flamingchickens/pointlesslaws.html

In Minnesota “A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.”

Donna Boylan wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:26 am

Ok I asked ha and she said Minnesota

Carl Topley wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:26 am

Minnesota it is!

Brian Agnew wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:30 am

Illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Steve Crumley wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:32 am

Incidently in Ohio “your duck may not paraded down Ohio Avenue.”

I wonder why this came about.

Bion Grady wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:35 am

Minnesota

Lynda wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:37 am

Colorado - just because my husband is a big sports fan - i asked him.

Sherry Scales wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:38 am

Dumb Minnesota Laws

A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. It is illegal to sleep naked. All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts. Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head. All bathtubs must have feet.

Hibbing

It shall be the duty of any policeman or any other officer to enforce the provisions of this Section, and if any cat is found running at large, or which is found in any street, alley or public place, it shall be the duty of any policeman or other officer of the city to kill such cat.

Anne Vigneri wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:40 am

Well,, hmmm… Let me take a wild guess !…. Could it be,,, MINNESOTA ?? ( Don’t ask me how I knew that ! )…

Tom BRaatz wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:42 am

Minnesota

Ginny Mitchell wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:43 am

OK — that has got to be Minnesota!

Let’s keep the fun going — in what state is it illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant?

Gosh we all need a break today and 500 points isn’t bad either!

Ginny Mitchell wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:46 am

I know it sounds really silly, but the Minnesota law is to prevent the transfer of duck diseases between states — as though the creatures cannot fly!

Anyone know what state has a law to forbid tying an alligator to a fire hydrant?

Hey, you need a good laugh today and so do I — this is a true but crazy fact.

Liz Carter wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:49 am

OK Rich, I’ll play…going with the crowd, Minnesota! What are they smoking up there??? Liz

Dana Dickey wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:50 am

I believe it is CANADA! It would be funny to see this one.

Carmen Prince wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am

I have to go with Minnesota, it seems to be the answer!

Dana Dickey wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:52 am

I meant the Minnesota Canada border. I know that Canada doesn’t allow it either. However, in Kentucky where I live, it’s against the law to eat any kind of ice cream while driving.

Brad Sanford wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 11:53 am

Minnesota-Wisconsin line

Nanci Gardner wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

I suppose Minnesota. Apparently I am not in the first 5 to respond.

Nanci Gardner wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

Minnesota. Apparently I am not in the first 5 to respond…

Frank Rubi wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Oregon

Lynnette Phillips wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:09 pm

Minnesota

Rick Borden wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Okay everyone, I live in Minnesota and walk my Duck all the time. How come I have not been pulled over? He even rides shot gun in my truck with me on my way to show homes? Does it matter what kind of Duck it is? or if he has his shots or not let me know.

Rick Borden

Sonia Rhule wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

Wisconsin from Minnesota

Dawn Maloney wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

I hear it’s Minnesota - I hope these points are for everyone - this is really silly if not. Yes, I am reading my emails, in case that’s what this is for…

Tamara Dorris wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

Looks like Mini-Soda is the winner. Quack, quack.

Monika wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

Oregon!!!
Did I win????

Royal Goodman wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Minnesota

Damian wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pm

minn…

Skippy Giles wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

When crossing the Minnesota-Wisconsin line

Linnea wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Minnesota

Scott Stroud wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Specifically, what kind of duck? Are we talking about all water fowl in general? Would topping one’s head with a Swan make one a criminal? Of course, Mallards I understand…

Tammie Ledford wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Minnesota - Gosh, I wish I lived there. I have always had the problem of the duck pooing on my head because it is not against the law in Tennessee. LOL - Have a great day!

Darrell wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Minnesota

Cheryl Lewis wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

Walking across the road with what? Did you say a duck on your head? Wow…someone somewhere has a little too much time on their hands!! LOL

mark griffin wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

it is illegal to walk across the Minnesota/Wisconsin border with a duck on your head. It’s not fair, I was out working with clients, and you guys are noodling on the internet. By the way here’s another trivia question: What does canoodling refer to?

Brenda wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

Minnesota

Marc DeSantis wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 2:58 pm

Minnesota?

Kealoha wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm

Minnesota to Wisconsin - why would I waste time looking it up before I read this?
You guys are smarter than the internet!!

Ann-Marie Clements, MS Ed. wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

It’s illegal to walk across the road at the Minnesota_Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Natalie Monteforte wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Minnisota

Patti B Walker wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 4:03 pm

Minnesota of course! Now I have one. What state is it illegal to walk down the street with your shoe laces untied?

Rich Jacobson wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm

We have our winners!!!!

Angie Vandenbergh
Bob Gilbert
Jennifer Matthews
James Simmons
Jason Crouch

Congrats to all of you!

Rich Jacobson wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

Bob Gilbert: Let me know what state, county, and city you market to….thanks!

ed sweet wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

North Eastern Indiana

Carolyn Shen wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head. Why and what’s wrong with that …

Sara Washburn wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

Obviously it’s the state of Hawaii!!! Go ahead, try walking with a duck on your head across the state line. Just try!!!!!

Rich Jacobson wrote @ July 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

Sara - do they even have ducks in hawaii? Maybe its a Rubber duck?

P.M. wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 12:46 am

Please don’t send me nonsense like this.

Patricia Miller wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 2:23 am

It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Pamela wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 2:37 am

Minnesota. And speaking of animal laws, did you know it’s actually illegal to chain your alligator to a fire hydrant in Alabama? Wait, here’s the one that got me: elephants can’t be used to plough fields in North Carolina. And these laws are allegedly actually on the books…wow, only in America…LOL…

Leslie Lower wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 5:01 am

Don’t you just love government! How did something like this ever become important enough to be made a law!? Can you imagine that legislative session! I’ll go with the crowd Minnesota it is! Curiousity has gotten the best of me, now I’m off to read this law….

Tommy Underwood wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 5:35 am

My guess is also Minnesota-Wisconson line.

Elaine wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 10:56 am

Hi Rich!
Illegal shoelaces — Maine.

Rita Narragon wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 11:12 am

In Kentucky you can’t walk across the road with a duck on your head. In Minnesota the law refers to transporting the duck across state lines on your head.

helenbohland wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am

I grew up in Mn and didn\’t know that. thanks for the news of the day. Hope everyone is smiling.
Keep on truckin things will get lots better. Helen

Sparky wrote @ July 15th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

P.M. We all need to have a little ‘nonsense’ in our lives from time to time!

Debbie Smith wrote @ July 16th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Oregon it is a duck state

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