# What activity would you engage in were it legal? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 18, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868 "2008-04-18T10:44:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AtomicDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac91a4/32.png) [@AtomicDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AtomicDog)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/41 "2008-04-18T17:48:25Z")
Own a nuclear weapon. Of course, I’d never _use_ it… Or would I? Do you feel lucky, punk? ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/42 "2008-04-18T18:09:18Z")
[QUOTE=jjimm] I’d go into London and do a huge shit on the sidewalk, then as people walked past, I’d point to it and hold out a cup, saying “penny for the shite?” Then I’d hit them in the face. Or perhaps not. [/QUOTE] I would do this too except for the hitting people in the face part AND I would make it a world tour and take pictures. “Look ma, here’s me in front of the Lincoln Memorial.” “Look ma, here’s me in front of the Kremlin.” “Look ma, here’s me in front of the Eiffel Tower.” Also I would like to trespass and be able to yell at people. I’d walk in on a city council meeting and tell them they suck and they’re stupid and if they didn’t put me in charge then they are dumber than foot fungus. I’d go to Britney Spears house and tell her to quit being a stupid slut and put some damn knickers on. And quit being a stupid selfish idiot and take care of your kids. I’d also go to the White House and say, “What up W., Mrs. W., I’m just gonna chill out in the oval office for a bit. Now fetch me a sammich and some whiskey.” ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/43 "2008-04-18T18:30:46Z")
One of my favorite sayings is that some people are only alive because it’s illegal to kill them. And I’m aware of a few people that could use a good beatdown just short of killing them. May eventually have to kill them anyway but it’s possible that they could learn. Not going to rule out LSD, shrooms, and mescaline. But not interested in any other “recreational” drugs. ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/44 "2008-04-18T18:31:36Z")
I’d be running a pot still in my garage like a motherfucker. I bet after a few go rounds I could make my own whiskey with the best of them. Also I’d drive a monster truck and park on top of other peoples cars, because, hey, why not? ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/45 "2008-04-18T18:38:44Z")
[QUOTE=Cluricaun] Also I’d drive a monster truck and park on top of other peoples cars, because, hey, why not? [/QUOTE] Because it would…crush their cars? Or are they bad people? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Zeriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/58956e/32.png) [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/46 "2008-04-18T18:43:51Z")
[QUOTE=Bricker] If I did that, the next post in this thread would be from Mrs. Bricker, and you can guess which formerly-illegal act SHE’D be doing. [/QUOTE] I’d say the same, except Mrs. Zer would be more likely to bitch me out for not inviting her along as opposed to just for the hooker. ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/47 "2008-04-18T18:45:03Z")
[QUOTE=control-z] Because it would…crush their cars? Or are they bad people? :dubious: [/QUOTE] Because I would never have to worry about parking again. There’s always somewhere to park if you drive a monster truck. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/48 "2008-04-18T18:47:30Z")
I’d throw a lot of abused cell phones into irretrievable places. That and drive 150 in the designated lane. ---
**Author:** ![SmartAleq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smartaleq/32/163_2.png) [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/49 "2008-04-18T18:55:17Z")
[QUOTE=jjimm] Why can’t you drive your van in Arizona? [/QUOTE] Last time I looked they don’t allow propane powered vehicles–I have no idea why this is. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/50 "2008-04-18T19:16:14Z")
[QUOTE=SmartAleq] Last time I looked they don’t allow propane powered vehicles–I have no idea why this is. [/QUOTE] The Hank Hill lobby only operates in Texas. ---
**Author:** ![bufftabby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bufftabby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bufftabby)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/51 "2008-04-18T20:22:29Z")
I sell propane and propane vehicles, I tell you what! I’d smoke pot in the park, and drink a high alc beer at the same time. And then I’d promptly fall asleep from a blood sugar crash, eventually waking up with my cat kissing me. Not because cat-kissing is an illegal thing I’d like to do, but because he wakes me up by rubbing his lips on mine. He’s a total weirdo kitty. ---
**Author:** ![Rube\_E.Tewesday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f0a364/32.png) [@Rube\_E.Tewesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rube_E.Tewesday)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/52 "2008-04-18T20:28:40Z")
I’d pack a piece. And people would be well-advised to be polite to me, 'cause it wouldn’t be for show. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/53 "2008-04-18T21:14:31Z")
[QUOTE=Sunspace] (Re: topless. Going topless is legal for women in Ontario, and… they don’t. In fact, I saw someone in a burqa at College Park this week. ) [/QUOTE] I just thought “Well I would go about topless” until I remembered Ontario=cold. Nevermind. Just speeding for me. And I’d dress like Baudelaire and beat people on the streets. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/54 "2008-04-18T21:21:28Z")
[QUOTE=Queen Bruin] I just thought “Well I would go about topless” until I remembered Ontario=cold. Nevermind. [/QUOTE] Well, it’s only cold in the winter. Right now it’s an extremely-pleasant 21C outside (in other words, room temperature). [sub]Not that it is making a difference…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![JimB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f4b2a3/32.png) [@JimB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimB)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/55 "2008-04-18T21:40:02Z")
Pay a little visit to some McMansion neighborhoods with a straight razor and some lemon juice. And a gun to kill them with. ---
**Author:** ![pprgrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f6c823/32.png) [@pprgrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pprgrl)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/56 "2008-04-18T21:47:32Z")
This is very boring, but I’d smoke in class. I have a high level of social anxiety, and smoking helps calm me down. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/57 "2008-04-18T22:37:25Z")
I would walk where ever I wanted to go. ---
**Author:** ![Argent\_Towers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/58 "2008-04-18T22:44:27Z")
I would smoke weed right in front of the police station. ---
**Author:** ![GameHat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/59 "2008-04-18T23:51:11Z")
I’d say marijuana, but I still wouldn’t - my company would still test me for it and consider it a firing offense. /chosen for “random” drug testing three times last year. Good thing I’m clean. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Rosewater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@Mr.Rosewater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Rosewater)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868/60 "2008-04-19T00:55:55Z")
I’d smoke inside public buildings, or at least within 15 feet of the door. Boy, do I hate that law. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-activity-would-you-engage-in-were-it-legal/445868.md?page=4)