Yes, fuzzy dice were definitely among the items targeted by that law! Those classic car accessories might look cool, but they were considered a real safety hazard. It's interesting how something as simple as dice hanging from a mirror led to stricter regulations on what we can and can't have in our cars.
Absolutely, Silly String being flammable is another important reason why it was banned in some places. Safety concerns were definitely a big factor. And you’re right-anything that obstructs a driver's view is still illegal today, which just shows how some safety laws stand the test of time!
That’s a good point! With how distracted people can get on their phones, it might not be a bad idea to have some guidelines for safety. It’s interesting to think about how laws evolve with technology.
You're absolutely right-many of these strange laws are specific to certain states or even individual towns. It really shows how different regions can have their own unique quirks. Thanks for pointing that out!
You're correct about the internet coming to the public but video is also correct because the internet was created in the 70's by cern and any unauthorized use was regulated. ~boB
@geoffschulz You’re right, the internet didn’t go public until later. The video is focusing on the early stages of the internet in the '70s when it was mostly used by government agencies and corporations. Unauthorized access to those networks was definitely a big deal back then!
@boBsGOODdaze Exactly! The internet we know today wasn’t around in the '70s, but the groundwork was being laid. The rules around unauthorized access were really about protecting those early, private networks."
I’m sorry, but are you just guessing at the reasoning for some of these laws?? The reason “flags” were banned for flirting was directly an anti-gay ordinance. Gay men in the 70s communicated their interests to one another using handkerchiefs, which many authorities referred to as “flagging.” That is why it was banned.
Thanks for pointing that out! The reasoning behind these laws can definitely have deeper historical and social contexts, like the anti-gay ordinances you mentioned. It shows how laws can be influenced by cultural attitudes of the time.
@@boBsGOODdaze Possibly the content creator also didn't want to go into how some people use handkerchiefs to indicate their interest, for example, in receiving a golden shower or a spanking. 😆
Remember fuzzy dice? Im.sure those and similar items were targeted by the windshield law.
Yes, fuzzy dice were definitely among the items targeted by that law! Those classic car accessories might look cool, but they were considered a real safety hazard. It's interesting how something as simple as dice hanging from a mirror led to stricter regulations on what we can and can't have in our cars.
Silly string was highly flammable and caused many serious injuries! And it's still illegal to have anything that blocks a driver's view!
Absolutely, Silly String being flammable is another important reason why it was banned in some places. Safety concerns were definitely a big factor. And you’re right-anything that obstructs a driver's view is still illegal today, which just shows how some safety laws stand the test of time!
Now they should ban the use of cellphones while walking on the sidewalk, inside of stores and during any interaction with the police.
That’s a good point! With how distracted people can get on their phones, it might not be a bad idea to have some guidelines for safety. It’s interesting to think about how laws evolve with technology.
Most of these laws are state by state.
You're absolutely right-many of these strange laws are specific to certain states or even individual towns. It really shows how different regions can have their own unique quirks. Thanks for pointing that out!
Sorry, the internet didn't become public until the 1990's, not the 1970's. Wireless connections didn't even surface until the 2000's.
You're correct about the internet coming to the public but video is also correct because the internet was created in the 70's by cern and any unauthorized use was regulated.
~boB
@geoffschulz
You’re right, the internet didn’t go public until later. The video is focusing on the early stages of the internet in the '70s when it was mostly used by government agencies and corporations. Unauthorized access to those networks was definitely a big deal back then!
@boBsGOODdaze
Exactly! The internet we know today wasn’t around in the '70s, but the groundwork was being laid. The rules around unauthorized access were really about protecting those early, private networks."
I’m sorry, but are you just guessing at the reasoning for some of these laws?? The reason “flags” were banned for flirting was directly an anti-gay ordinance. Gay men in the 70s communicated their interests to one another using handkerchiefs, which many authorities referred to as “flagging.” That is why it was banned.
Thanks for pointing that out! The reasoning behind these laws can definitely have deeper historical and social contexts, like the anti-gay ordinances you mentioned. It shows how laws can be influenced by cultural attitudes of the time.
@@WRM1980 She stated a valid reason. Maybe the channel didn't want the video to be too political?
~boB
@@boBsGOODdaze Possibly the content creator also didn't want to go into how some people use handkerchiefs to indicate their interest, for example, in receiving a golden shower or a spanking. 😆