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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:
echt · 10/01/2022 22:42

Leafblowers
Jet skis

Jabbawasarollingstone · 10/01/2022 22:42

Time wasters
Contractors turning up whenever TF they like.
Mushrooms
Mustard
Baby headbands
Snooker (it's not a sport it's a game)
Darts
Fancy dress for animals
Owen Jones from writing or broadcasting anything ever again
Snails. (But I understand they are vital for the ecosystem. I hate them)
The Reclaim Party
Sadiq Khan from all politics.
Grey painted houses (inside and/or out)
Rudeness

MotherofPearl · 10/01/2022 22:44

@bearfood Grin

Scarby9 · 10/01/2022 22:45

Dementia

And also

Those motor bikes that sound like high pitched lawnmakers or drills

Yappy dogs

Dogs that jump up

Coriander pretending to be parsley

Gruffalogrinch · 10/01/2022 22:47

Tinned sweetcorn
Vehicles parked outside my house on tick over, PLUS awful dog walking woman who flicks her cigarette butts out of her van into the road and then sits in her van having a very loud conversation via bluetooth, which can be heard by all of us with our windows and doors shut. This happens at least 3 times a week where I live.
One set of neighbour’s who let their dog bark and never shut it up.
Gordon Ramsay.
Fireworks
Those eejits driving cars with very loud exhausts that crackle and bang.
There is a special place in hell for the words “think tank”. It gives me THE RAGE.

MotherofPearl · 10/01/2022 22:47

Leaf blowers.

The message "See it, say it, sorted" at railway stations.

The expression "at this moment in time" on the grounds of tautology.

Doihavetogotoworkdotcom1 · 10/01/2022 22:49

Parkas

BonnesVacances · 10/01/2022 22:49

Perfume Angry

It's so pervasive and obtrusive, it gets into my space. I'm allergic to the smell of it and it gives me such a headache and makes me want to vomit. If I'm in a restaurant or cafe and the person nearby is wearing it, I physically can't eat and have to leave. It's so unacceptable to invade someone's airspace like that. I can't understand why some smells are considered unacceptable like smoke or BO and others aren't. Confused

etulosba · 10/01/2022 22:49

Other people banning things.

InexperiencedDogOwner · 10/01/2022 22:52

Forcing all nhs staff (or anyone!) to be covid vaxxed

The2Omicronnies · 10/01/2022 22:54

Gazumping

OhWhyNot · 10/01/2022 22:54

Rice pudding

Any food with gelatine in apart from Jaffa Cakes

Taking of Jaffa Cakes the new flavours Angry it just shouldn’t be allowed

Males in female only spaces

Whatwouldnanado · 10/01/2022 22:55

Chewing gum
Smoking
Those outdoor fire pit things that our neighbours have which stink the place out in the summer.

Crinkle77 · 10/01/2022 22:56

Football. Just can't bear it.

wanttomarryamillionaire · 10/01/2022 22:57

Gender reveal parties
Baby showers
Parents evenings
Constant begging letters for non uniform/ fancy dress days at schools
Babies wearing those ridiculous headbands

LondonWolf · 10/01/2022 22:59

Loud music in private homes.

hohohooooo · 10/01/2022 23:01

Dogs aka fur babies, except working dogs
Truffles (fungal variety, not chocolates) - hate the smell

Mushypeasandchipstogo · 10/01/2022 23:01

Smoking
Baby showers
Baby reveal parties
Dogs in restaurants/ hotels

MunsteadWood · 10/01/2022 23:04

Having to phone IT support at work

Dog owners who pick up and bag their dog's poo but then instead of putting the bag in a bin just leave it hanging on a fence or nearby tree/bush, presumably thinking someone else will deal with it for them

GrannytoaUnicorn · 10/01/2022 23:10

Chewing gum

GrannytoaUnicorn · 10/01/2022 23:11

Oh and gambling and the sale of Fireworks to just anyone!

LemonSwan · 10/01/2022 23:12

Can I ban people who want to ban things? Grin

SausageDogMum73 · 10/01/2022 23:12

Hen/stag parties
Gender reveals
Baby showers
Botox
Slug eyebrows
Lip fillers
Amanda Holden

Smorgasborb · 10/01/2022 23:25

Children in adult spaces.

IamaBluebird · 10/01/2022 23:57

Ban people wanting to ban football