If you could ban anything, what would you ban?

[NewWateringCan]

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!

Dogs
Religion

Mice. Disgusting little pricks.

Olives
Ridiculous prices for takeaway pizza
Nigel Farage

Arrogant left wing comedians

Since it's got a little serious, I would also ban,
Tories
hunting
betting/gambling
guns, obviously
horse/dog etc racing
racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, any others like that.
littering
Christmas jumpers - deadly serious about this one. Winter jumpers fine, wear it for 3 months, but something you'll wear twice? No.
Oh also, all fancy dress.
and Halloween!
and, thinking you have enough of something left, but not quite.
AND, every bloody shop having a loyalty card and waiting us to have an app! Just piss off!

Phone / iPads in restaurants pubs and cafes. Does my head in 😠

@evilharpy

Flat head screws.

I might go a step further and ban phillips head screws too and only permit pozidriv.

Lane assist in cars - I argue with my car every time I drive it on narrow roads and it tries to take over the steering and drive me into the ditch.

this is really niche and I like it

@NewWateringCan yeah bottled water is such a weird concept. I heard it was invented by a company that was going bust and needed to make money from selling something that cost basically nothing

Lying bastard Tories

Slime
Obesity

@Havilland

Sports attire worn as general clothing.

Dummies/pacifiers.

Extendable dog leads.

Not just a ban but the death penalty for anyone that spits in the street/in public.

Man buns.

Beards.

Ear stretchers.

Facial tattoos.

I think they are called Healeys, those awful trainer shoes for children with a built in roller skate.

Potholes.

My last ex.

Baby headbands.

Cucumbers.

Audi drivers.

Ed Sheeran songs.

Spiders.

Daddy Longlegs.

Slugs.

Rain during the day.

Black ice.

Wow I feel like you had your list ready and waiting. I especially like the idea of banning your last ex.

Billionaires who pay no UK tax owning newspapers.

Porn
Prostitution
Surrogacy

people who dont pick after their dogs

Social media 'influencers'

People parking in parent and child spaces unless they actually have a child with them or are blue badge holders.

Piers Morgan.

@DahliaMacNamara

I would ban shops and manufacturers from discontinuing lines without proper consultation with consumers, and a decent notice period of one year minimum. Getting us hooked then withdrawing the supply is unforgivable.

This is a brilliant idea, and so particular, I love it. I feel there is something special to you that you lost, would you like to share? This is a safe space.

I had a weird moment where I saw ‘as above’ and looked at your username…I was thinking ‘why the fuck does she want to ban watering cans?’ 😂

I heartily second @JuneFromBethesda and @SilverHairedCat.

I’d ban aimless/dithering people (not slow walkers who have good reason), crap hold music, birdsong outside of a forest (or at least only allow it between noon and 6pm)…loads of things really.

Playing videos on a phone with no ear/headphones

Motorbikes due to the noise

The expression ‘fair enough’

People who talk on their phones on speaker in public.

People who play music or videos on their phones aloud in public.

Shouting in public unless it's an emergency.

Spitting.

Boy racers and their exhausts.

Apparently I'm mostly intolerant of noise...

Letterboxes below waist height.

Smoking
Porn / people traffickers / easily accessible sites like only fans.
Pavement parking
Speeding
All already illegal drugs - I wish they would all just vanish.
Alcohol - I like a glass of wine but hate the addiction it brings. Life would probably be easier for so many if it just vanished.
Dementia can do one.
Having to register on line for absolutely everything. Hate it! Hate it.
Facebook.
Twitter.

I’ve thought of 2 big ones:

Anything/anyone that makes repetitive clicking, tapping or beeping sounds
Itchy wool and scratchy labels

[quote WindInTheWillows7]@NewWateringCan yeah bottled water is such a weird concept. I heard it was invented by a company that was going bust and needed to make money from selling something that cost basically nothing[/quote]
On Netflix there's a series called Rotten and they had an episode on bottled water, it was mind blowing and awful! Nestlé and Coca Cola and Pepsi are the worst, of course. Infact, I might ban those 3 companies. I do love a Pepsi Max but sacrifices have to be made.

@ABitOfAShitShow

I had a weird moment where I saw ‘as above’ and looked at your username…I was thinking ‘why the fuck does she want to ban watering cans?’ 😂

I heartily second @JuneFromBethesda and @SilverHairedCat.

I’d ban aimless/dithering people (not slow walkers who have good reason), crap hold music, birdsong outside of a forest (or at least only allow it between noon and 6pm)…loads of things really.

Haha, no, the new watering can is on my birthday wishlist! No banning watering cans! I'd ban hold music too, especially the one for my local council.

@JackieCollinshasnoauthority

Letterboxes below waist height.

Yes, this is a great one, I agree strongly.