25 Ridiculous Laws From Around The World

have you ever felt over regulated and underappreciated yes people I'm talking about laws the rules and regulations that govern every single one of us to some degree everywhere around the world they're designed to protect the common people and punish those who break them ensuring that Society remains stable and the world as we know it does not fall into total Anarchy however in between the Do Not murder anyone and don't steal other people's stuff are laws that are simply absurd and they exist everywhere and I mean it when I say everywhere from the United States to Swaziland we've gone in search of the world's most ridiculous laws and uncovered them all or at least 25 of them I'm Mike with list25 and today we bring you 25 absolutely absurdly ridiculous laws from around the world but before we begin don't forget to like share comment subscribe and click that notification Bell put that out of the way let's go let's get absurd [Music] 25. no public mating for frisky animals that's right in California animals have been prohibited from publicly mating within 1 500 feet that's roughly 450 meters of any Tavern school or church what I'm curious about is how this regulation is enforced and why this would be an issue for any Community or its local school children I'm sure no Californian has ever been compelled to watch animals mate during church and we couldn't discover any footage of any guards or Regulators in charge of keeping said frisky animal couples from getting it on within 1500 feet of a school this law is entirely nonsensical and doesn't make any sense in any way shape or form 24. no swearing at sporting events in Massachusetts laws against swearing broader in scope than blasphemy have existed since the US's early beginnings yes sir those pilgrims had their feet planted firmly and keeping things wholesome today the federal government remains committed to its first amendment stance while local government rules vary considerably they can include everything from complete speech protection to narrow often bizarre laws that regulate certain words or phrases one of our favorite for today's list primarily for its futility for obvious reasons is the Massachusetts ban on swearing at a sporting event really Red Sox fans are not allowed to swear at the visiting Yankees and because the regulation is Statewide and applies to all sporting events informing your little cousin that they kicked ass in their baseball game is forbidden and punishable by a 50 fine 23. no hiking in flip-flops are you planning a holiday to [ __ ] with Daddy the Italian Beach Resort next summer well remember to pack your hiking boots local rescue squads have grown increasingly fed up with saving unprepared tourists many visitors take a stroll between the seashore towns not realizing that the pathways between the villages are rugged Mountain treks plenty of visitors have had to be rescued after being stranded on the rocky goat tracks while wearing flimsy summer Footwear in an effort to instill a bit of Common Sense the local National Park Administration began charging serious fines to anyone spotted on the trails without adequate Footwear yeah that's right wearing flip-flops in some regions of the popular coastal town will result in a four thousand dollar education fee these ones have bottle openers so I like my reefs this video is not brought to you by reefs or is it just Reef it's just Reef but these are a pair of reefs still not brought to you by them 22. don't get drunk in a bar [Music] a bar is one of the most likely places to get drunk so it's ironic that Alaska enacted legislation Banning people from getting drunk in bars the regulation was enacted after the state government discovered that drunks caused the vast majority of crimes in Alaska who would have thought Alaskan cops started implementing the law in 2012. playing clothes officers went to various establishments looking for inebriated customers they contacted other officers to conduct the arrest when they believed someone was drunk bartenders weren't spared as they could be prosecuted for supplying alcohol to intoxicated customers because there was no way to prove that a person was in fact drunk cops only arrested those who are throwing up falling off stools or being a nuisance 21. an illegal catch-up situation I'm not so sure how I feel about the following bit of legislation but it probably sucks to be French in 2011 French students were barely disappointed when they discovered that law had been enacted that specified that sauces such as ketchup mayonnaise and the like could only be served with specific dishes it wouldn't be available freely anymore so while the kids could have catch up with their french fries it wouldn't be available for other dishes news outlets jumped on the news and different stories were published some reported that ketchup had been banned in its entirety According to some the Saucy legislation was intended to improve the general nutritional quality of students meals however many maintained that the French government banned ketchup in order to promote the nation's traditional French dishes and culture blue although if you ever go to Epcot and you need like the world showcase doesn't open till 11 that's two ones that's why I did that that's 11. it's not two it doesn't open till 11. um however La Patisserie and the back of the French Pavilion is open for breakfast so there's your French tip fantastic pastries 20. having a permanent marker on private property in December 2010 an unidentified 13 year old pupil at Roosevelt Middle School in Oklahoma City Oklahoma was placed under citizens arrest by a teacher Miss Daylin Woodside after he wrote on a piece of paper with a permanent marker and it flowed onto his desk Miss Woodside alleged that the unidentified boy actually used the marker to write on his desk does that sound crazy well maybe it was we can't speak for Miss Woodside you see the boy's arrest had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that he scribbled on his desk with a marker the issue was the marker Oklahoma city ordinance 35-202 makes it illegal to possess a permanent marker or spray paint for that matter on private property unless you have permission the rule was enacted to discourage graffiti artists from putting graffiti on private property still I think it was a tad excessive to arrest a 13 year old over it over that come get me Oklahoma I'm on a private property right now although I'm not in Oklahoma so 19. visiting your parents this item on our list may seem insignificant to anyone under 40. hey but at a certain point in your life you're all grown up with a family of your own and a schedule that often makes you wish you were back in school again when you get to that point remember that you would have had a younger mom or dad to take care of you and that it's probably your turn to return the favor if you're lucky enough they're still around this item on our list is bizarre because a law must be made out of it China created the elderly rights law in 2013 requiring adults to visit their older parents quote on a regular basis there is no Clarity on what often it means but if the kids don't comply the court May order them to visit their parents a specific amount of times each month just visit your parents people we shouldn't need laws to tell us to do so I haven't seen my mom in a couple months I'm single for Thanksgiving oh and her birthday oh birthday's coming up happy birthday Mom 18. when it's illegal to die within Town limits the several towns in various countries have either permanently or temporarily prohibited citizens from dying within their Town limits the mayor of falciano De masico Italy barred residents from dying within Town limits in 2012. the mayor announced the ban after the local graveyard became full people would only be allowed to die within Town limits once a new Cemetery had been established during the time the law was in effect at least two people died how dare they the same thing happened in the town of Bordeaux France pretty ridiculous I know Norway has had a permanent ban on death in place since 1950. the village is considered the world's northernmost City with more than 1 000 residents and is buried in permafrost the Restriction was enacted after villagers realized that the deceased merely froze in the cemetery rather than decomposing this meant that deadly diseases could survive in the bodies and possibly reinfect the living old and sickly persons are frequently taken off the island to spend their last days elsewhere 17. a moose can't enter a saloon via the sidewalk in Fairbanks Alaska it is against the law for a moose to enter a restaurant or bar through the sidewalk the interesting piece of legislation came about early in the 20th century because the saloon owner loved to get his pet moose drunk who doesn't the inebriated moose repeatedly went on Rampages and destroyed people's property oh officials eventually had enough and enacted a law Banning moose from walking on public sidewalks which meant that the moose in question could no longer enter the man's Saloon that stopped The Saloon on her from bringing his moose to work but the poor animal would still be served alcohol at home we're not sure why they couldn't just make it illegal to you know get your moose drunk but hey it was different times back then don't give alcohol to your animals that shouldn't need Tang 16. don't swear in the Caribbean if you have a potty mouth then you know it clap your hands no actually if you have a potty mouth and you know it don't visit the Caribbean in fact I straight up recommend that you keep any Sailor Talk in your home country Saint Kitts popularly known as Saint Christopher island has stringent laws against using profanity in public and failure to comply can result in arrest that's what happened to rapper 50 Cent in 2016 when he let a curse word slip during a concert take note these cops are not to be trifled with 15. you're not allowed to get fat in Japan although Japan has no obesity problem the government opted to take a proactive approach to the benefits of keeping a healthy weight as a result Japan forbided citizens from being overweight in 2008. all citizens over 40 are required by the Metabo law to have their waistline measurements taken every year anyone found to be overweight receives three months to lose the excess weight following that they are subjected to mandatory nutritional advice and guidance followed by six months of re-education if they do not make adequate progress employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees participate in the scheme or face fines of up to 19 million dollars so far the Metabo scheme has reduced obesity by 3.5 percent which is outstanding in a country with already low obesity levels although I went there when I was fat so they allow you to be fat you can't be Japanese and fat although it was under 40. I mean I still am but this was 2019 so 14. no high heels in Greece please the historic parts of Greece that is high heels are not permitted at several ancient sites because they may cause damage to the site according to NPR food and drink were also prohibited when maintenance workers discovered over 60 pounds of gum that's over 27 kilograms under the seats of a theater that was erected in 161 CE the freedom to wear heels isn't exactly terrifying but some rights around the world are still not Universal although this one is bizarre it definitely makes sense 13. bathing suits on the beach only if you've never been to Barcelona now might be a good time to book your trip it's famous for its football team architecture Lively nightlife golden beaches and amazing food not to mention a booming cultural history and bustling Community festivals that draw tourists from just about every corner of the world however should you ever visit the culture Rich City remember not to leave the beach in your swimwear your swimming attire is not allowed on the streets of this Spanish City no matter how cute or colorful it is if you want to leave the beach or Promenade cover yourself or change out of your bathing suit trust me on this one forgetting to do so will result in a considerable blow to your wallet and also before I continue it should totally be a law for you all to smash that subscribe button and the notification Bell because a bunch of you who watch aren't subscribed and you know what if you like what we do and you want to see more just please subscribe and hit that Bell so you can see all of our new videos it would really mean a lot helps the algorithm helps us bring more content to you so thank you so much 12. don't insult Thailand's monarchy and lands less Majesty laws prohibits anyone from slandering the Thai Royal Family the law is highly controversial in Thailand where it's been used to persecute political opponents however it becomes even more controversial when we consider that the king's dog is viewed as a member of the royal family and those who insult the dog can face legal action in 2015 a Thai man faced up to 37 years in prison in a closed court for making humorous remarks about The King's dog the dog in question was a mongrel named Tong Nang or copper the favorite of the late King the accused allegedly criticized Copper king boomipor and an ongoing military corruption trial on Facebook nobody knows what tanakon said about copper since repeating it would be perpetrating the crime again because of Thailand's censorship laws journalists could not print whatever tanakon allegedly shared in fact the international edition of The New York Times distributed in Thailand left the space where the alleged insult was meant to be printed blank 11. the license plate law in the Philippines this law is fascinating because it's so incredibly specific in the Philippines cars with license plates ending in a one or two are not permitted on the highways on Monday if it ends on three or four you can't be on the highways on Tuesday if it ends on five or six well Wednesday seven or eight Thursday and if it ends on nine or zero you are not allowed to be on the highway on Friday we have yet to learn what motivated the creation of this law let alone how it's managed or enforced its logic is related to some sort of identification and Status mechanism but the law is so complex and irrelevant that it's impossible to do in-depth research on it again no sand castles allowed there are plenty of things you are forbidden from doing in Italy for example low-cut jeans mini skirts and tops showing too much cleavage have been banned in some towns and cities nuts there goes my entire outfit swearing and lying on park benches even climbing trees could end in a fine in Rome you're not allowed to eat on the street kiss somebody inside a car or exercise your dog on anything but a short leash one of the most bizarre laws in Italy though can be found in iraqlia near Venice where it's prohibited to build sand castles on the beach the reason according to the Italians they cause an obstruction a lonely sand castle on an enormous Beach what can I say safety comes first nine rapists can claim parental rights in Minnesota this item on today's list just rubbed us the wrong way women all across the world face unacceptably High rates of gender-based violence which may Encompass sexual assault harassment and abuse according to rain the rape abuse and incest national network one in every six women in the U.S has survived and attempted or completed rape every year 17 to 32 000 rape related pregnancies occur in the United States while it seems logical that a rapist should not be allowed to claim parental rights over a child born due to rape all the law varies by state at present 25 states require a criminal rape conviction to terminated parents rights in other words the court must be presented with clear and convincing evidence that a child was conceived due to rape however in Minnesota there is no legal provision that limits or terminates a rapist's legal right to parent a child eight no pants for girls in Swaziland one of the poorest countries in the world Swaziland has an average life expectancy of 30 to 35 years the people are oppressed by a corrupt governmental control and a tyrannical and power-hungry King although you should read dictator the present one being King Swati III who has taken upon himself to implement several bizarre regulations in an attempt to re-establish Traditional Values in fact this means that swazi girls are regarded as inferior to their male counterparts and as a result women are not permitted to wear a tire that resembles menswear should they be found wearing pants in public they risk it being pulled off and being humiliated by soldiers mini skirts aren't allowed either as it's indecent and provokes rape seven when you need permission to be reincarnated in an important move to the institutionalized reincarnation management to the Chinese government banned Buddhists from reincarnating without written authorization in 2007. when the present Dalai Lama dies the law could allow the Chinese to say in the future Reincarnation of the most important living Buddha according to tradition the Buddhist leader now in his 80s will be reborn to help humankind nonetheless the Chinese government is determined to be entangled in choosing the next Dalai Lama and as a result in how he plans to serve Humanity because his Holiness tense in gyotso has become such a thorn in their side this is particularly important to the Chinese authorities the Dalai Lama has remarked that he will not reincarnate in Tibet as long as China controls the region however nothing prevents him from reincarnating anywhere else he could opt to reincarnate somewhere other than Tibet or just across the border six don't hold a fish in a suspicious manner you may think that a fishing Englishman is free to hold his catch in any way he wants but you'd be mistaken section 32 of the 1986 salmon act states that if he handles the salmon in a suspicious manner he faces prosecution in a fine of up to 800 pounds and the law doesn't only apply to Salmon either it also covers trout lampreys eel smell freshwater fish and any other species of fish specified for the purpose all of this sounds extremely specific except that the legislation doesn't Define what a suspicious manner looks like flying a kite to the irritation of residents ringing a doorbell without a lawful excuse getting drunk in a pub or having pigs outside your house are also forbidden in England Yes you heard that right keeping pigs outside your house #pigs inside five don't crush beer cans with your breasts consider yourself warned if your party trick involves crushing beer cans with your breasts that does not go down well in the land down under in 2007 a bar maid was found in violation of the Liquor Control Act and fined 1 000 Australian dollars for entertaining her patrons in said way the manager of the establishment received a fine as well authorities declared their intention to clamp down hard on this type of behavior saying it sends a clear message to all licensees that such Behavior would not be tolerated the barmaid who was allegedly forced to work underground following her arrest was also seen crushing a beer can with her buttocks and dangling spoons from her nipples for some reason the bar made declined to appear in court in person what four whatever you do just don't smile everyone loves a good smile smiling promotes the release of endorphins other natural painkillers and serotonin these brain chemicals when combined make us feel good from head to toe but what if there were rules on when you could actually do it does that sound crazy well hold on to your butts it is illegal for North Koreans to smile on July 8th the anniversary of Kim il-sung's death if citizens violate this law they could end up in concentration camps or be executed the same applies to being loud drinking or throwing a birthday party so whatever you do on July 8th you're in North Korea don't smile [Music] or just don't be in North Korea good advice that's PSA don't don't be a North Korea we have a couple views from North Korea so if you're watching this and you're in North Korea run try use that tunnel I was in that tunnel use that tunnel three please don't hike naked as it turns out some people have a thing for naked hiking out naked hiking it became such a problem in Switzerland that voters in the Swiss Alps voted to ban nude hiking in 2009. the problem arose no pun intended due to a sudden influx of naked hikers from Germany Swiss Swiss residents going about their regular lives objected to seeing Walkers wearing nothing but sturdy hiking boots and a smile apparently German vacation websites promoted these naked hikes as a SP special and free experience of nature well not that special to the poor unsuspecting Swiss and that freedom now comes at a hefty price the Swiss government has imposed substantial fines for anyone wandering around oh natural naked walkers have contested the verdict however the Swiss High Court concluded that the government has the authority to uphold public decency so yes dear Germans shorts please or at least a speedo two only Speedos allowed this item on today's list was an eye-opener honestly I can never figure out why some European men insist on wearing speedos however after our recent research things have cleared up quite a bit perception wise did you know men can only wear extremely tight-fitting swimming trunks at any public swimming pool in France in fact should you try to jump into the pool in your shorts you will be rescued by a lifeguard or yanked out by a giant hook the rule is said to be in the interest of hygiene although the tight little briefs aren't very flattering the law has yet to be repealed even after being reviewed by the French Parliament multiple times and is still strictly enforced today so what happens if you find yourself hot and sweaty in France and don't have the proper teeny tiny swimwear well it's easy most public pools have vending machines where you can buy your tiny swimwear and any pattern or color you desire one how we have to treat the aliens when they arrive you might be surprised to hear that we have a complete set of laws rules and regulations should the aliens ever arrive an article published in 1953 by Andrew Haley a U.S attorney and vice president of the International astronautical Federation promoted the idea that aliens should be treated the same as anyone regardless of their nationality the concept of expanding the Golden Rule to include alien life was called meta law Ernst fasson an Austrian lawyer further expanded on meadowlaw he expanded the notion to include three fundamental rules one no person should ever harm an alien two we are all equals and three we have to acknowledge the alien's will to live and provide them with a safe and secure location in which to do so in other words don't pull a Will Smith and punch them in the face I was actually an Independence Day reference and not uh you know so what are some stupid laws in your area let us know in the comments below and as always don't forget to like share comment subscribe click the notification Bell so you don't miss out on any new content including live streams that's right by the time this comes out we'll have done them the first one is actually tonight uh the day of this recording I'm doing it in uh cup still have a watch doing that in a couple hours so yeah join our live streams I'm not sure right now if we're going to do a weekly bi-weekly or monthly but we're gonna figure that out based on how popular it is so yeah anyway thank you guys so much I love you all and as always I'll see you next time unless I get arrested for doing something stupid like naked hiking enjoying our lists be sure to click that subscribe button and the notification Bell so 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Published: Wed Sep 27 2023