Here's an oddity I just came across: the word scofflaw apparently dates back to a contest begun in 1923 by a wealthy Prohibitionist, who wished to "stab awake the conscience" of those souls who broke the strictures of the Eighteenth Amendment.

It was promptly turned into a drink. In defense of the Noble Experiment, at least it was an icky drink, and imbibers probably didn't enjoy themselves much. Triomphe!