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This was just one of the many instances where
governments have imposed ridiculous bans on things, such as movies,
toys, fashion, and certain foods. Now, if you're wondering how do they
such bans, then let me tell you that they seem up to come up
with a reason for everything, no matter how lame it might be. While
there is no end to the list of bans that are absurd, weird, or downright
silly, here we have shortlisted the most ridiculous ones for you. Just
go through the list, and let us know what you have to say.
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Iran: “Western” Hair Cuts - Banned styles include mullets, ponytails,
and spikes.
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Denmark: Fortified foods - In Denmark
there is apparently a strong fear in some circles of consuming too many
vitamins. Unfortunately this has led to the banning of many popular
products such as Ovaltine and Rice Crispies.
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Denmark: Most Baby Names - There are 24,000 approved government names
for parents to choose from. If they want a different name then they have
to apply for permission.
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Malaysia: Yellow clothing - From t-shirts and wrist bands to hats and
shoelaces, in 2011 the Malaysian government declared it illegal to wear
yellow as that was the color of a certain group of opposition activists.
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Singapore: Chewing Gum - Since 1992 the import and sale of chewing gum
has been illegal in the city in order to keep the city streets and
public places clean.
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Bangladesh: Plastic bags - When they outlawed plastic bags in 2002
Bangladesh started a trend with France, Tanzania, and Mexico following.
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Saudi Arabia: Driving for women - Although there is no written law
against females driving, licenses are not issued to women.
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France: Ketchup - In 2011 France banned ketchup from school cafeterias
to preserve French cuisine. That is, unless you are eating French
fries…then it is still legal.
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Sweden: Spanking - Forget banning school spanking, in Sweden not even
parents can spank their kids.
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Canada: Baby Walker - After studies in Canada showed that babies have
delayed motor development when raised with walkers, they were banned in
2004. Today, Canadian babies learn to walk the old fashioned way.
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China: Game Consoles - In 2000 the Chinese government enacted the ban to
prevent the youth from wasting their time and not working.
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Saudi Arabia: Valentine’s Day - The ban included restrictions on
anything and everything red being sold on Valentine’s Day. It has led,
however, to a thriving black market.
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Cuba: Cell Phones - During Fidel Castro’s reign only high ranking
government officials were allowed to have them. |