20 wonderful bans from countries around the world
The world is so big that there are no surprises. There are so many countries on the earth we live in, and each country has its own plan for governing the country. Some of them are understandable, but some can really be described as exotic flowers. Today, Xiaobian takes everyone to take stock of the 20 wonderful bans in countries around the world to see if you are shocked!
Burundi: Jogging banned Burundi has just ended ethnic conflict in the past decade. People often "group" to jog to release energy and defend themselves against dangerous militants. But in March 2014, Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza announced a ban on jogging, claiming that jogging was only to cover up subversive actions. In fact, many opposition members were sent to prison for participating in group jogging.
Turkmenistan: Lip-synching is prohibited, at least at large cultural events and TV programs. In 2005, Saparmurat Niyazov, then president of Turkmenistan, banned lip-synching in order to protect "true culture." He also banned opera and ballet as "unnecessary."
Romania: Ban Scrabble In the 1980s, Romania leader Nicolae Ceausescu declared that Scrabble was "evil" and "destructive." However, the ban has been lifted, and Romania now has a Scrabble Federation, which will also organize competitions specifically for players.
United States: Ban Kinder Surprise candy eggs Kinder Surprise candy eggs are chocolate eggs with small toys inside. They are popular in many parts of the world, but they are banned in the United States. Because of concerns that non-edible products wrapped around food may pose a choking hazard. Someone has been arrested for bringing Kendra eggs from Canada to the United States.
Australia: Banning "small-breasted" girls from engaging in pornographic works Australia politicians believe that filming pornographic works by small-breasted girls will encourage pedophilia. In order to suppress such works, the Australia grading system refused to grade such films. This makes the girl with small breasts feel uncomfortable.
Philippines: Banning all Claire Danes films does not mean that Claire Danes films are banned in the entire Philippines. But she was unpopular in the Philippine capital, Manila, in the late 1990s. Claire Dennis said in an interview that she had made a film in Manila that was not very recognized locally, so the city council banned all her works. So my friends in Manila will definitely not be able to watch Homeland Security.
North Korea: Banning blue jeans is okay with any other color except blue. Why? Because the blue color of jeans has something to do with the United States... so... you know.
Germany: Walking on German highways is prohibited. Well, if your car is really out of gas, don't think you can just walk to the gas station, because walking on highways is prohibited in Germany.
Singapore: Banning chewing gum is actually not exactly true. Singapore bans the import and sale of chewing gum, making it impossible for locals to buy chewing gum. Except for medical prescriptions for chewing gum. The original ban began in 1992 when people (somehow) used chewing gum to suspend public transportation.
France: Ban Red Bull Before 2008, the French government announced a ban on Red Bull due to concerns about the chemical substance taurine contained in Red Bull drinks. But don't worry, the ban has now been lifted. Red Bull has also previously sold a "reformulated" version of Red Bull that does not contain taurine.
India: Ban alcohol advertising In the late 1990s, the Indian government banned advertising for alcoholic drinks. Many companies have tried to circumvent the ban by promoting alternatives to alcohol brands, and many of these advertisements have also come under fire from the government.
South Africa: Ban on taking and exposing photos of the president's house The South African government announced last year that it would ban the taking and dissemination of photos of President Jacob Zuma's house, which also includes the media. However, there are still many newspapers that ignore the ban and use it without mistake.
Monaco: Monegasque citizens are prohibited from gambling in Monaco casinos The Monte Carlo Casino does not allow Monegasque citizens to enter casinos. When the Monaco Casino was built in the 1860s, Prince Charles III feared that Monegasque citizens would lose all their money in the casino. Of course, foreign tourists can enter at will.
Britain: Prohibition of dying in the Houses of Parliament. I would like to ask, if this ban was really violated, what would Britain do to this dead person... However, the main reason for the ban is that people who died in the Houses of Parliament will be treated as state funerals.
Philippines: Banned from singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" Although the law does not explicitly prohibit this song, many karaoke bars have banned "My Way", and even many people who can sing are reluctant to sing it. Because of this song, at least six murders have been committed. This phenomenon is known as "My Way Killing".
Thailand: Ban film "Anna and the King" Thailand's film censors believe the 1999 film "Anna and the King" co-produced by Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat insults the royal family and distorts the country's history. Under the 1930 law, any film that does not respect the Thai royal family is banned, and the producer may even face imprisonment.
South Korea: Ban online video games after midnight South Korea enacted a law called "shutdown" in 2011, banning children under the age of 16 from playing online video games between 0 midnight and 6 a.m., thereby curbing the game addiction of young people. However, South Korea recently decided to lift the ban.
Japan: Banning dancing in clubs may sound unbelievable for a city like Tokyo with a colorful nightlife. But it's true. A law passed in Japan in 1948 to protect public morality stipulates that dancing can only be performed in specially authorized institutions and can only be performed until 12 midnight. Some lawmakers are currently working to repeal the ban, considering that Tokyo will host the Olympics in 2020.
Denmark: Ban on sales of Avartin and Marmite Danish law requires that any product containing vitamins and minerals must be approved by the government. After the law came into effect in 2004, it caused problems for many large companies, including Kellogg's, and many small business owners were unable to pay for product approval. Danes believe that a balanced diet is rich in vitamins and minerals that the body needs, but too much of these nutrients can also cause harm to the body.
Iran: Men are banned from wearing ponytails In 2010, the Iranian government issued a list of hairstyles suitable for men, banning ponytails, mullets (hairstyles with short top, short sides, and long back, right) and other hair shapes that are too pointed.
After reading the editor's inventory of 20 wonderful bans from countries around the world! Are you stunned? Xiao Bian was stunned. These bans can really be described as exotic people. I really don't understand what they were thinking when they made this rule again. If all of this were put in China, haha, wouldn't it be crazy?