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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!

OP posts:
NinaDefoe · 10/01/2022 21:11

Cowboy boots (unless you actually live/work on a cattle ranch)

SickAndTiredAgain · 10/01/2022 21:13

Smoking

Fireworks

And I’d cap flying at a certain number of flights a year, probably 2.

Pyewhacket · 10/01/2022 21:13

All 16 yr old females from using the word "random".

SergeiL · 10/01/2022 21:13

The Royal Family

tricksyt · 10/01/2022 21:14

@SergeiL

The Royal Family
Yes.
Pyewhacket · 10/01/2022 21:15

@SergeiL

The Royal Family
No
Aderyn21 · 10/01/2022 21:15

Virtue signalling!

Even the supermarkets are at it - Morrisons shop floor staff wear t shirts pointing out that they were key workers feeding the nation in the 2020 pandemic. Well yes, and I appreciate people going to work but it doesn't sit right with me that big business is using a pandemic to self promote or that done people are superior in some way for doing the job they were paid for!

WindInTheWillows7 · 10/01/2022 21:15

Pugs and bulldogs (and any dog which has been deliberately bred a way that means it cannot breathe properly, give birth naturally or walk comfortably)

Santaslittlemelter · 10/01/2022 21:17

The two things that would make the world a better place for women

Heels and makeup.

Porn too. Imagine how exciting sex would and could be without the jaded, aggressive shadow of porn.

AssignedBlobbyAtBirth · 10/01/2022 21:17

Nationalism
Brevit
Puberty blockers/Cross sex hormones for under 18
Non sex based pronouns
Any males in female spaces
Misogyny

DisforDarkChocolate · 10/01/2022 21:18

Smoking.

AssignedBlobbyAtBirth · 10/01/2022 21:18

Ooh yes
Porn
Racism
Puppy farms
Class sizes bigger than 15

HeyMicky · 10/01/2022 21:19

Running in the office
Prosecco
Coriander

Pyewhacket · 10/01/2022 21:20

Covid

NewWateringCan · 10/01/2022 21:20

@NinaDefoe

Men (and women ) in suits
so could you just ban suits? or are you banning the people?
OP posts:
Peppermint81 · 10/01/2022 21:21

People driving up your backside
Fireworks
Dogs off leads in/near kids parks
Not picking up dog shit

zeddybrek · 10/01/2022 21:21

Young children in nail salons.

AfterSchoolWorry · 10/01/2022 21:21

Casual mass production of plastic.

Linnet · 10/01/2022 21:21

Fish finger sandwiches

BellesBells · 10/01/2022 21:21

Cars in urban areas
Porn

Bluebluemoon · 10/01/2022 21:22

Dogs off leads in public parks/places
The words "have you lft'd?"
The words "stay safe"
The words "are you vaccinated"?
Children/teenagers looking on their gadgets for more than 1 hour a day - they should also be forced to perform at least 2 hours of physical activity per day and keep their rooms tidy.
Wood pigeons - then they wouldn't be able to shit all over my car every other day
Anti social behaviour
Men invading women's safe spaces
Ridiculous levels of wokeness

I'm sure il think of more....

Bluebluemoon · 10/01/2022 21:22

Oh and definitely porn

SilverHairedCat · 10/01/2022 21:23
  1. People chewing with their mouths open, people slurping food or drink, people who bang cutlery off their teeth. Exceptions made for those with extra needs where this is not practical for them.

  2. People shooting snot out their noses onto the floor. No exceptions will be made.

  3. Click noises when typing on your smart phone. No exceptions will be made (put haptic feedback on if you need it).

TinselTitsAndGlitteryBits · 10/01/2022 21:23

@Aderyn21

Businesses (including the doctors and dentists) who, when you phone them give you a great big long pre recorded spiel before they will answer the phone. Yes I know already that the answer to my query might be on their popular questions page it won't be though and yes I also know you are especially busy due to covid and also because you never hired enough staff even pre pandemic and no, I don't need a reminder to 'be kind' to your unhelpful receptionist. I live in Wales and get to hear these in both Welsh and English!

When I am queen of the world businesses will just answer the bloody phone or play me some nice music while I wait!

Press the # key and it usually bypasses all the recorded spiel - works for my doctors and pharmacy anyway!
WindInTheWillows7 · 10/01/2022 21:23

The BBC
Owning just one guinea pig (they need a buddy)
Bottled water
People pressing the button to open the train doors before it's lit up
Rubbishy hand dryers

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