Reply #13: I found out many years ago, to my delight, that there actually is a law against stupidity here in CA

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In about 1981 or 1982, we had a winter ocean swell that produced several days of very large long-period waves.

There are some reef breaks north of La Jolla cove that under extreme conditions become surfable, but only by expert, professional class surfers.

Of course there are always a few dumbshits who have inflated perceptions of their proficiency at surfing. One such man was pulled, battered and bleeding, out of the dangerous surf by lifeguards who put themselves at risk to save him. (One of my best friends was a sergeant in the lifeguards at the time.)

The same dude attempted to go back into the surf the next day. The lifeguards recognized him, arrested him, charged him with some violation of the Penal Code, and took him to jail.

Yes, there really is a law against being dumb.