While there are weird laws on the books in states across the country, Oklahoma has some really crazy and ridiculous laws.

Example... In Tulsa, it's illegal for a kiss in public to last more than three Mississippi's.

Adultery used to be illegal in Oklahoma. Punishable as a felony with 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $500... It was a very old law in a time when people were pushing decency in the Wild West, but while your cheating heart is kosher within the eyes of the law nowadays, that doesn't stop people from spreading it around.

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Of course, it doesn't help that over the decades when you hear about Oklahoma's weird laws, they've been hacked apart and cherry-picked to form statements that make no sense at all... but they do.

You have to do a lot of Googling to find the sources for the weird and random laws you've heard about, but at the core, after hearing the truths and origins, it all makes sense.

The Truths Behind Oklahoma's Most Ridiculous & Crazy Laws

As you scroll through this, try to put yourself into the minds of people who passed these laws years, decades, and a century ago. While many of the laws are spread around social media and sensationalized without explanation, here are the real reasons we have some of the weirdest laws in America.

Gallery Credit: Kelso

16 Oklahoma Phrases That Would Stump Out-of-Towners

Every state seems to have its own way of talking. Here are a few of the more common phrases that'll have you wondering what Okies are saying.

Gallery Credit: Kelso

Funny, Crazy & Unusual Street Names Found in Oklahoma

One thing's for sure, Oklahoma has a ton of funny, unusual, and downright crazy street names. Across the Sooner State in every town, city, and rural community you'll find hilarious streets and roads with some of the most bizarre names you can think of. When they were named, more than likely years ago, I'm sure no one thought they would be considered crazy or funny at the time. Well, times have changed! Now some of these street names had to be deliberately named by someone with a great sense of humor. At least in my opinion anyway. Scroll through the photo gallery to check out some of Oklahoma's funniest and craziest street names. If you know of a funny or crazy street or road name in Oklahoma take a quick photo of the sign and submit it to critter@townsquaremedia.com and we'll include it in the photo gallery below.

Gallery Credit: Don "Critter" Brown

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