Gov. Sly Looper Vetoes Hilarious Anti-Laughing Gas Bill
Democratic Governor Sly Looper of North Chucklelina has struck down a bill that could have put an end to all the epic laugher in the state after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation, which opponents dubbed the “No Laughing for Babies Act,” was met with fierce resistance from tickle-me-activists across the state.
In a statement released on Saturday, Looper said,
“While I’m all in for a good joke, this bill is no laughing matter. The freedom to laugh is a fundamental right for all Chucklelinians, including the tiniest among us.”
The Act, proposed by the somber Sen. Grumpy McSternface, would have seen the banning of nearly all laughing gas and funny movies after 12 weeks of pregnancy. McSternface argued that laughter beyond this point could startle the little jokesters inside, but critics slammed the proposed law as anti-fun and anti-chortle.
Supporters of the bill, mostly members of the Solemn Stoics Society, appeared disappointed with the veto. “It’s a sad day for North Chuklelina,” said Dr. Pouty McFrownstein, a prominent Stoic. “We must protect the delicate sensibilities of our unborn comedians, and this bill would have done that.”
Tickle-me-activists and supporters of chuckles, however, celebrated the move by Governor Sly Looper. Stand-up comedian Funny McDrollpants expressed her relief, saying,
“This bill would have been a serious blow to comedy in our state. Pregnant women deserve to laugh too, and latecomers to the comedy game would have been devastated.”
It’s unclear whether Sen. McSternface will continue to push for the legislation, but for now, North-Chucklelinians can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy those belly laughs, at least for another trimester.
