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One of the best examples of how ridiculous government paperwork can be is illustrated by a recent case in Louisiana. A company president was trying to buy some land in Louisiana for a plant expansion, and he wanted to finance this new facility with a government loan.
His lawyer filled out all the necessary forms, including the abstract---tracing the title to the land back to 1803. The government reviewed his application and abstract and sent the following reply:
' We received today your letter enclosing application for your client supported by abstract of title. We have observed, however, that you have not traced the title previous to 1803, and before final approval, it will be necessary that the title be traced previous to that year. Yours truly.'
As a result, the lawyer sent the following letter to the government:
' Gentlemen, your letter regarding title received. I note you wish title to be claimed back further than I have done more...
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A young woman was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana.
Did you hear about the Louisiana Tech professor who stood in front of a mirror for two hours, wondering where hed seen himself before?
Two tourists were drivingthrough Louisiana. As they were approaching Natchitoches, they started arguing about thepronunciation of the town.They argued back and forthuntil they stopped for lunch. As they stood at the counter, one tourist asked the blondeemployee, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would youplease pronounce where we are...very slowly? The blonde guy leaned over the counter and said, "Burrrrrr-gerrrrr Kiiinnnggg."
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Louisiana!
Louisiana who?
Louisiana boy friend split up!