Ever think laws are boring? Think again. Across the U.S., some local rules sound more like punchlines than statutes. Every one of these is real, and the backstories make them even stranger.

1. Florida — No Singing in Swimsuits

Florida’s beaches may feel like the perfect stage for a singalong, but singing in public while wearing a swimsuit is technically illegal. The rule grew out of older public decency laws meant to control behavior at resorts. Rarely enforced today, it still lingers.

2. Alabama — Wrestling Bears Is a Felony

Bear wrestling was once a form of entertainment in the South. The animals were often muzzled or declawed before being pitted against people. Alabama banned the practice in the 1990s to protect both bears and humans. It remains a felony under state law.

3. Arizona — No Donkeys in Bathtubs

In the 1920s, a rancher’s donkey in Kingman, Arizona, regularly slept in a bathtub. After a flood swept it away for miles, causing chaos during the rescue, lawmakers stepped in. To avoid a repeat, they banned donkeys from bathtubs.

4. Massachusetts — Fortune Tellers Need a License

In Massachusetts, fortune tellers must apply for a city or town license if they charge for their services. The rule was meant to prevent fraud and exploitation, and the requirement is still enforced today.

5. Logan, Utah — No Rock or Snowball Fights

Logan’s municipal code prohibits throwing stones, sticks, snowballs, or “any other missile” if it could injure or frighten someone. The law was designed to prevent broken windows and accidents, but it also makes snowball fights technically illegal.

Sometimes the law can be just as quirky as the people it governs.