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What would you ban?

226 replies

BlueEyesWhiteDragon · 03/04/2021 13:53

The dog thread has got me pondering...

I'd ban smoking. Ideally full stop but would settle for at least anywhere outside of your own house. It smells. Its unhealthy not just for you but for people around you who don't choose to smoke. Causes thousands of deaths.

Also wasps. I want to be able to sit out in an evening and not be bugged by them. They can also sting me and have zero consequences. Described as voracious predators. I understand they pollinate stuff but surely we have Bees for that (and other things) why do we need angry Wasps too?

And prawn cocktail crisps. Just No.

When we live in a bluetatorship I will give out free milk and cookies but take away your stupid sounding crisps!

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AriseMyPretties · 03/04/2021 16:01

I would ban sanctimonious twats who like to focus their twattery on other people's pleasures as if they themselves are a model of moral perfection.

inmyslippers · 03/04/2021 16:02

Fireworks except for designated and licensed displays

FleetwoodRaincoat · 03/04/2021 16:08

Spitting in public. Chewing gum with your mouth open.

Meowchickameowmeow · 03/04/2021 16:11

I want to know exactly how you would ban wasps.

diwrnachoflleyn · 03/04/2021 16:12

ANY fucking music that can be heard by anyone else unless it's a concert or gig or the like. Fucking had it with inconsiderate cunts blasting their music.

Tinydinosaur · 03/04/2021 16:13

Smoking I agree.

Wasps are very Important pollinators and there's actually more species of wasps that die when they sting you than bees. Wasps are just better at flying which makes them feel more dangerous.

Factory farming. Even "free range" is appalling welfare. I would make minimum requirements so much more and stop artificial insemination, taking babies away from their mums, the killing of males etc.

Hunting. All kinds and all kinds of "sport" involving animals. No animals would be hurt or scared for "sport".

Farmers keep their animals safe by having secure fields and barns, and keeping them healthy, not tightly packed in so diseases spread and mutate, not by killing wild animals.

Intense fishing, we're fucking the oceans over big time.

That horrifying event where all those people trap and murder all those dolphins and whales and the ocean turns red with their blood while they watch their loved ones have their throats slit.

Zoos and things like seaworld, animals aren't here for our entertainment. Animals should be kept only for the interest of conservation and their lives should stay as natural as possible, performing and having humans cuddle them is not natural.

BlueEyesWhiteDragon · 03/04/2021 16:13

@Meowchickameowmeow

I want to know exactly how you would ban wasps.
Delegation?
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Viviennemary · 03/04/2021 16:16

Dogs, smoking. Beer cans. Take away packaging. Plastic drink cups.

Babygotblueyes · 03/04/2021 16:17

I would ban loud fireworks. Not all of them, but the ones designed just to make the loudest noise possible. They have been getting worse and worse over the last few years and my poor pets spend the whole of bonfire night shivering.

recklessruby · 03/04/2021 16:27

Pubs. It's been so nice not to have to listen to awful music and drunken idiots screaming or arguing in the street at 3 am.
Hunting. Penalty life imprisonment.
Stupid women s clothes adorned with sequins/lace/ silly slogans. Men seem to get away without having yay vacay or be kind on their t shirts.
Everything being grey. Looked at sofas online, 8 out of 10 were grey.

Bml11 · 03/04/2021 16:28

Ban eating and consuming animals products. Smoking kills but so does consuming animal
Products. Causes most of our cancers and illnesses. Plus killing our planet.

Bml11 · 03/04/2021 16:29

@Tinydinosaur - any chance you’ve watched seaspiracy lately lol.

Disfordarkchocolate · 03/04/2021 16:32

Subway, the smell is awful.

Redbull, even worse than Subway.

Smoking and Vaping.

I'd enforce picking up dog poo. Anyone who didn't comply would have to work for 6 weeks litter picking. Poor performance gets you extra time.

Bml11 · 03/04/2021 16:34

@betterfantasia - Forward facing car seats.

Big yes to this!!

Shortiemyboo · 03/04/2021 16:34

I’d ban teenagers, I have 2 and a 12 year oldEaster Sad

BlueEyesWhiteDragon · 03/04/2021 16:35

@Shortiemyboo

I’d ban teenagers, I have 2 and a 12 year oldEaster Sad
Grin
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slashlover · 03/04/2021 16:41

Balloon releases
Gender reveals
Agree about loud fireworks

LittleLottieChaos · 03/04/2021 16:44

Multiple property ownership.

Nonmaquillee · 03/04/2021 16:46

Baby showers
Huge gas guzzlers
Dogs

MiddlesexGirl · 03/04/2021 16:50

A lot of the above.
Social media .... except mumsnet.
Artificial grass.
Chopping trees down except if diseased, dying or dangerous.
Middle lane hoggers.

pickaxer · 03/04/2021 16:50

@TroysMammy

Grey joggers
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ConnieCaterpillar70 · 03/04/2021 17:05

Twatty neighbours who build party huts in their front gardens and keep you awake until 3am.

McDonald's/KFC. Staple diet of the chav; litter nuisance for the rest of society.

tuliprosedaffodil · 03/04/2021 17:28
  • Inconsiderate noisy neighbours, especially ones who have fire pits in their gardens stinking out everything in the local vicinity and meaning we can't have our windows open at night
  • Spitters and gum droppers
  • Off lead dogs in public places
  • Litterers/Fly tippers

Actually just all people who have antisocial, dickish, inconsiderate habits! That should cover it. Grin

Also, wasps.

PissTestRightNowDaniella · 03/04/2021 17:31

Packaging you can't get into without a sharpened knife and circular saw.

Odd shaped presents that are impossible to wrap tidily.

trappedsincesundaymorn · 03/04/2021 17:39

The phrase "tell that to someone who has lost a loved one". Anyone who trots that out can get themselves into room 101...oh and gin, McDonalds and instagram, I'm sure I'll think of more.