Why can't you stare at the Mayor of Paris?

Question

Why can't you stare at the Mayor of Paris? When did that law come in to effect?

Answer 1

Weird question. What are you talking about??? Are you talking about Delanoe?

Answer 2

that is not true.you can glare at everybody

Answer 3

Hi. I saw the show on Paris and the Underground Tunnels on the History Channel and they said that it's illegal to stare at the mayor of Paris. It's true but I'm sorry to say that I can't find anything on the internet on why it's illegal. So it's true but I don't know why it's illegal.

Answer 4

I see you've seen that documentary about Paris last night on TV, it was really cool, wasn't it? Anyway, I am french and I had never heard of that not staring at the mayor of Paris, I don't know why that is, it must be left from a very old incident or something...

Answer 5

It's for public safety. After 38 deaths from staring at him, they decided to ban it. Foul face, I guess.

Answer 6

I don't recall hearing anything to that effect. Perhaps you could provide a link to enlighten us?