Rulebook Stickler Mugs

'You're allowed to pick up the ball before it stops rolling, you know.'

'Thou shalt not steal...except for bases.'

Dog Crossing

"Does anyone know where we keep the unwritten rules?"

Dog tries to obey No Dog sign

"Sorry, bud. You know the rules... Dibs is dibs."

Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.

Basically, you should think outside the box, but don't color outside the lines!

'That's our corporate ladder.'

'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.'

"Turn off cell phones violators will be over ruled."

Office computer: 'Thank you for not using me for personal business.'

'Here are the safety manuals you wanted'

"Until you're top management, Warrick, I strongly suggest you stay within the lines."

"The deadline for compliance just kicked in."

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN, 'It's okay, I guess, but they sure hassle you about compliance!'

"Upon further review, the receiver did not establish a meaningful and personal relationship with the football, therefore it is ruled an incomplete pass."

'That's not what is meant by a free kick.'

She didn't know when her baby climbed onto the prize pile, but she could never turn her back on the international Carny code of law.

'It's from the Federal Trade Commission -- we have to put in a non-smoking section.'

'I wish you would come to me first with your grievances, instead of going directly to the United Nations Committee on Human Rights.'

'There's nothing in the rules about gloves.'

At last he had found the Regulatory Guidelines.

Business man must jump through hoops to impress his boss.

'... And as soon as it's discovered, don't play with fire!'

'...so until you get your own place - you live by our rules!'

"Whoes jumping? My secretary enforces a strict 'No Smoking' policy"

Angel with speed camera.

"Poppa, can you read me the Riot Act again?"

"Why does he keep in the same players?"

'There really is no need for confusion. Rule 10, section 5, article a, subsection 3, exception 4 quite clearly states ... '

"Oh-now I see where we part company. You are cleaving unto the spirit of the law, while I am cleaving to the letter of the law!"

"Do you mind? I'm reading the prospectus carefully before investing."

'He had it coming to him - he didn't follow government guidelines.'

"You were doing the speed limit. I found that suspicious."