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In a groundbreaking move, North Carolina has reportedly passed a new law requiring all residents to obtain licenses for their imaginary friends. The Imaginary Companion Regulation Act (ICRA) is set to take effect next month, bringing a whole new level of bureaucracy to the Tar Heel State.
State Officials to Oversee Imaginary Relations
According to state officials, the ICRA aims to regulate the “unseen population” for safety and security reasons. Every North Carolinian with an imaginary friend will now have to register their non-corporeal companion, provide detailed descriptions, and undergo an evaluation process to ensure these friends are “contributing positively to the social fabric of the state.”
Public Reaction: From Confusion to Outrage
Public reaction has been mixed, with confusion being the most common sentiment. “I thought my five-year-old was just playing,” said one perplexed parent, “but now we have to fill out paperwork for ‘Captain Glitterbeard’ and his imaginary pirate ship.”