One may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.
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A person who dyes, stains, or otherwise alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor. (Ind. Code 15-2.1-21-13(b)
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Committing a misdemeanor while wearing a red mask makes it a felony.
This goes back to the days of the Wild West! Could it be one of the earliest attempts to outlaw “gang” symbols?!?
Zoot suits are prohibited.
This law dates back to the 30’s and 40’s, especially during WWII. At that time, high end fabric was scarce thanks to the war effort, and zoot suits, with their immense use of fancy fabric, were seen as unpatriotic. Zoot suits were primarily worn by hispanics, known as Pachucos (hence the swing song “Hey Pachuco”)…