<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2dZLWe_0vj715y100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2dZLWe_0vj715y100" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Gianna</figcaption></figure><p>There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day in New Jersey, but could we be breaking the law without even realizing it?</p><p>I know this sounds absurd, but it might actually be the case!</p><p><a href="https://wpst.com/category/new-jersey/page/82/">New Jersey</a> is known for having some of the weirdest laws on record, and if this rumor is true, it would definitely be one of the strangest.</p><p>We already know it’s illegal to pump your own gas, eat pickles on Sundays, and even sell cars on Sundays in the Garden State.</p><p>So, when I heard the rumor that simply enjoying a bowl of soup might be illegal, I had to look into it.</p><p>We’ve all been out and dealt with loud eaters or that one person slurping their soup in the booth next to us, but should they really face a fine for that?</p><p>After digging into this, I found out...</p><h2>It Is Illegal Too Slurp Soup In New Jersey</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3D3q4X_0vj715y100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3D3q4X_0vj715y100" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><p>Can you believe this is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/15/nyregion/jersey-welcome-to-the-capital-of-wacky-laws.html">an actual law?</a> </p><p>Sure, there are plenty of reasons to avoid loud slurping and chewing from a manners standpoint, but the idea that you could be fined or charged for it is wild!</p><p>Technically, this outdated law is still on the books, but it’s not really enforced anymore.</p><p>Apparently, unless a law is officially repealed by the legislature, it remains in effect. But I have a feeling this one isn’t high on their priority list.</p><p>It makes me wonder what other quirky pet peeves we could turn into laws in New Jersey!</p><h2>New Jersey's Weirdest Laws</h2><p>Have you ever heard of these bizarre laws in New Jersey? Yes, they're real! </p><h2>Fan Favorite New Jersey Delis</h2><p>New Jersey is known for its hoagies, bagels, and pork roll sandwiches. These are the most popular delis in the state voted on by New Jersey residents! </p></div></body>

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What, NJ?!? It’s Illegal To Slurp Your Soup In The Garden State

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day in New Jersey, but could we be breaking the law without even realizing it?. I know this sounds absurd, but it might actually be the case!. New Jersey is known for having some of the weirdest...