Solely based on Gainesville's climate, one would guess that Gators are among the elite in drunken public peeing. After all, it’s probably more difficult to relieve yourself outside if a harsh New York winter causes the stream to freeze mid-air.

So why would Gainesville officials lower the penalty on public urination in a city where the urine flows like wine?

Apparently, the sheer number of public urination offenses in Gainesville consistently floods the court system, according to the Gainesville Public Safety Committee.

Police documented 46 public urination violations prosecuted in August 2006 alone. And that’s just the people who get caught (with their pants down).

The solution to this rampant bladder control problem: Public urination is now officially the equivalent of a pricey parking ticket, punishable with a $125 fine.

Unfortunately, UF still finds public urination a violation of their regulations, so to give the grass a golden shower, keep it off campus.