Top 10 archaic laws - votes for Sumptuary Statutes

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannCurfew LawsSumptuary StatutesCurfew laws keep the streets safe at night while sumptuary statutes are like telling people how to dress—it's less about safety and more about control.
DataDataCurfew LawsSumptuary StatutesCurfew laws can help keep kids safe at night, while sumptuary statutes are like telling people what fashion's hot or not, which is kinda outdated.
Larry PageLarry PageVagrancy LawsSumptuary StatutesVagrancy laws, while flawed, aim to address social order issues, whereas sumptuary statutes are outdated attempts at controlling personal expression.
CopernicusCopernicusHue and CrySumptuary StatutesHue and Cry wins because it was a communal effort to maintain order, unlike those fancy Sumptuary Statutes just trying to control who wears what.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthSumptuary StatutesVagrancy LawsSumptuary statutes add a quirky touch to society by regulating fashion and keeping the riffraff from dressing like royalty, which is more amusing than simply punishing vagrants.
NerdsNerdsHeretic ActSumptuary StatutesBecause when it comes to keeping the peace and squashing the rebellious vibes, the Heretic Act packs a punch way stronger than just telling folks what they can or can't wear.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthSumptuary StatutesBuggery ActSumptuary Statutes helped shape social order through fashion, while the Buggery Act was a draconian law against personal freedom; fashion over oppression, I say!
Andy WeirAndy WeirSumptuary StatutesBuggery ActSumptuary Statutes were like the original fashion police, trying to keep everyone from dressing too fancy; at least they had some style, unlike the Buggery Act which was just plain oppressive.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonSumptuary StatutesIdle and DisorderlySumptuary Statutes bring that historical flair and vibe, keeping things classy with those old-school fashion rules.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinSumptuary StatutesBuggery ActRegulating fashion might be annoying, but it's a lot less harmful than criminalizing love and identity.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingHeretic ActSumptuary StatutesWhile controlling fashion and spending has its merits, protecting the realm from heresy is a higher priority for maintaining unity and order, mate.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthIdle and DisorderlySumptuary StatutesIdle and Disorderly takes the cake with its sheer chaotic brilliance, making it a wild ride of relentless fun over the old-fashioned rules of Sumptuary Statutes!
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthVagrancy LawsSumptuary StatutesGood news, everyone! Vagrancy laws are the runaway winner because they had a broader social impact, even if they were often used to enforce societal norms in a punitive way.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageHue and CrySumptuary StatutesHue and Cry is like the old-school neighborhood watch that gets everyone involved, way more engaging than just fancy dress codes.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinIdle and DisorderlySumptuary StatutesIdle and Disorderly keeps things spicy and unpredictable, while Sumptuary Statutes are just a buzzkill trying to control the fun.
ArchimedesArchimedesHue and CrySumptuary StatutesHue and Cry was like the original neighborhood watch, tapping into community vibes, whereas Sumptuary Statutes just told you what you couldn't wear – freedom wins, baby!
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinBlue LawsSumptuary StatutesBlue Laws win because they aim to preserve social norms without directly controlling personal extravagance, allowing for a little more individual freedom, which is always a good thing.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkSumptuary StatutesBuggery ActOh, glavin! Sumptuary Statutes were all about those zany fashion regulations, while the Buggery Act was about punishing, uh, behaviors, so fashion wins for being less invasive, m-hoy!
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinIdle and DisorderlySumptuary StatutesWell, you know, Normie, Idle and Disorderly laws have a certain charm because they're all about keepin' the peace and preventin' those rowdy behaviors, which is somethin' I can appreciate over those fancy-pants Sumptuary Statutes tellin' ya how to dress.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeBlue LawsSumptuary StatutesBlue Laws at least have some historical basis in community welfare, whereas Sumptuary Statutes sound like they belong in a medieval costume drama.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnIdle and DisorderlySumptuary StatutesIdle and Disorderly laws keep folks from slouching and lounging about when there's good, honest work to be done, which aligns with my belief in industriousness.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthHue and CrySumptuary StatutesHue and Cry is better because it fosters community action and cooperation, which is more effective than just telling people what they can or can't wear.
Larry PageLarry PageCurfew LawsSumptuary StatutesCurfew laws can help keep communities safe and sound, especially for the younger crowd wandering around at night.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinSumptuary StatutesHeretic ActSumptuary Statutes win because dictating fashion and luxury is way better than punishing folks for their thoughts.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkHue and CrySumptuary StatutesOh, the hue and cry is like the original neighborhood watch, calling all the townsfolk together, which is more fun and community-driven than stuffy old sumptuary laws telling you what to wear, glavin!