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If you could ban anything, what would you ban?

403 replies

NewWateringCan · 10/01/2022 20:52

As above.
This is one of my favourite topics of conversation. It can be anything you like, no rules, but ideally small, petty, and lighthearted. It usually is things that aren't already illegal, but it can be, as not all laws get followed. It can be anything you want!
Lighthearted, if possible!
My list includes but is not limited to,
fireworks
glitter
people spitting
children running at pigeons
balloons
daylight savings time
loud cars and motorbikes
my vacuum running out of battery
having a cold nose.
Please, tell me yours!

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Sweetpeasaremadeofcheese · 12/01/2022 09:55

Idiot hoon drivers.
Flies.
Having to make a password for everything.
Ice (meth)

knackeredcat · 12/01/2022 09:58

Two step verification
Cookies messages, particularly the long sidebar ones with multiple yes and no check boxes

They may be an assurance of online security but they're a PITA 🙄

RTFT and agree with the majority of others

quitecrunchy · 12/01/2022 22:44

Instagram
LOL dolls
Calling me (or anyone) 'hen'
Shoogly tables in public places
Donuts and cupcakes that look better than they taste

Refrosty · 12/01/2022 22:57

Referring to a clothing item as a 'piece'

minipie · 13/01/2022 00:00

Oh god yes Refrosty

Also the words “curated” “artisan”, “pop” and “flow”.

NellyTimes · 13/01/2022 07:03

The phrase 'a pop of colour'
Flip flops. Utterly detest them and the awful noise they make and the way you have to scrunch your toes so they don't fall off, just everything about them.

LadyEloise1 · 14/01/2022 10:09

Tax exiles. They sicken me.
As do the politicians who allow it.
I live in a small country and our richest are well known and so many of them are tax exiles. They're not willing to pay their fair share to help society. Sad

shadypines · 14/01/2022 11:13
  1. Itchy clothes labels on back of neck. No need, put the dam things somewhere else.
  2. Slowed down pop songs on adverts. Make It Stop. Get some original music ffs.
  3. Tess Daley pointing out that Shirley/Motsi/ the audience are standing up for the millionth time (keep Tess just ban that phrase!).
  4. People constantly saying ' have a wonderful/ lovely day'.
  5. Packaging design on Oatly /Innocent or anything that tries very to be clever. Just tell me about the product, give me facts, and shut up, I don't want to know how your CEO cleans his ceiling.
AmberellaM · 14/01/2022 11:14

Loud music!

Mysterian · 14/01/2022 11:18

War, hunger, injustice, Crocs, hatred of one another, and low pay.

languagelover96 · 14/01/2022 11:27

stupid people

HandlebarLadyTash · 14/01/2022 11:46

Vaping/ smoking
Daily Mail
Parents not being financially responsible for their children
2nd jobs for MPs
Sniffing

AlphaJura · 14/01/2022 12:06

Nuclear weapons. I just see them as so unnecessary and the 'deterrent' argument drives me mad, because if you're not going to use them, why have them and if one country lets one off, we're all fucked.

Giggorata · 14/01/2022 19:17

Single use plastic
TV companies cancelling series before they reach their conclusions
Pesticides and herbicides that decimate wildlife
Polyester clothes, unless from recycled stuff.
Breeding dogs especially, but any animals, to ridiculous breed standards that are harmful to their health and longevity.
Over use of antibiotics in medicine and animal husbandry.
Battery farming.
Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons

Fucking Spanish bluebells, that are interbreeding with the native ones at an alarming rate. ( and aren,t nearly as beautiful)

lljkk · 14/01/2022 19:23

People with no SoH
The amount of grief Jon Sopel got for this tweet...
seemingly no witty replies, just moaners
sheesh

If you could ban anything, what would you ban?
Giggorata · 14/01/2022 19:30

I can see I've taken it too seriously, so I’ll add:

The phrase “all your Christmases coming at once”
Building on green sites… no good, too serious again 🙄

AnneElliott · 14/01/2022 19:53

Smoking
Football
Men not paying for their own children

LadyGAgain · 15/01/2022 20:19

Anyone that says "cheeky"
As in, "I had a cheeky takeaway",
"We went for a cheeky beer".
Utter wank. Fuck off.

LadyGAgain · 15/01/2022 20:19

Not my serious ones. It's Saturday night.

BasiliskStare · 15/01/2022 20:41

Greg Wallace

I have more serious options but this it what came to mind - am sure he is lovely - just would rather not have him on my television .

BasiliskStare · 15/01/2022 20:43

Oh and @shadypines - I would put Tess Daly in the same category - am sure she is lovely - but irritating - my opinion only .

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/01/2022 20:48

People who stride along looking at their screens not where they are going . When I am Prime Minister (unlikely) it will be an offence .

Also - animals being transported to market/slaughter .
Anyone who breeds to slaughter will need to have the abbatoir staff to go to their farm ( mobile abbatoir maybe) so only the carcass goes on a pitifully long journey

Dogs - not against dogs as animals but I'd pass a law that they must be excercised not just thrown in the garden (ok for a toiley break but not as their only excercise) and barking won't be tolerated .
Compulsary behaviour training
Dog walker if owner is unable or CBA to walk them

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/01/2022 20:52

Calling me (or anyone) 'hen'

Don't go to Glasgow quitecrunchy you'll get the "Aye Hen"

But it's better than "Hun"

Can I add stupid pouty , obvious hard work done photos .
Fill your face with silicone if that's what you want .
But enough with the stupid duck pouts

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/01/2022 20:52

had work done

fluffynotebook · 15/01/2022 20:56

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