You cannot tickle a woman under the chin with a feather duster.
City: Portland
Funny Rating:★★★★★
Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
This bizarrely specific law dates back to a time when mischievous young men thought it was highly amusing to flirt with women by accosting them with cleaning supplies. The city of Portland struck back against this Victorian-era street harassment by banning the use of feather dusters for unwanted chin-tickling. It remains a fascinating glimpse into the polite, yet strange, courtship rituals of the past.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: Portland Code of Ordinances, § 17-22
Portland Public Morals and Decency Code
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