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Here’s a look at the several things outlawed across the world — some serious, some offbeat and funny and yet others downright jaw-dropping;
Selfie sticks: Those who can’t do without clicking themselves need to stay away from two of the most high-flying film events — the Emmys and the Cannes festival in 2015. Cannes film director Theirry Fremaux who urged celebs to refrain from them was even quoted as saying, ‘You never look as ugly as you do in a selfie’. This is one in many selfie bans in prominent cities, major festivals and theme parks, with Mumbai seeing a ban in many places over safety concerns, too.
Selfie sticks: Those who can’t do without clicking themselves need to stay away from two of the most high-flying film events — the Emmys and the Cannes festival in 2015. Cannes film director Theirry Fremaux who urged celebs to refrain from them was even quoted as saying, ‘You never look as ugly as you do in a selfie’. This is one in many selfie bans in prominent cities, major festivals and theme parks, with Mumbai seeing a ban in many places over safety concerns, too.
In This Pic : Weird banned things in the world, Selfie sticks
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Feeding the birds: Being a ‘human perch’ may have been a constant in so many folks’ travel photos, but now, extending out your hands with birdfeed is deemed illegal in Venice. According to reports, violators will have to shell out up to $700 if they do so.
In This Pic : Weird banned things in the world, birds
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Stilettos: Visiting Greece? Keep the heels out of the suitcase. A campaign was launched in 2009 to prevent in female tourists from wearing their stilettos at a few of the country’s archaeological sites such as the Acropolis, fearing that the six-inch footwear could damage the monuments. An article quoted a director of antiquities as saying, ‘Female visitors must wear shoes that do not wound the monuments. These monuments have a skin that suffers and people must realise that.’
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Frowning: Having a bad day? You better take the angst off in the gym or on a jog. Wear a sulky face will get you in trouble Milan. This city in north Italy has imposed a ban on frowning and it is a legal requirement to smile at all times (exceptions are during funerals and at the hospital). Grouchos have to grin and bear it or face a fine.
In This Pic : Weird banned things in the world, Frowning
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Ban on ice cream! No…really? That’s right. In June 1940, Benito Mussolini banned the sale of ice cream in Italy, describing it as being ‘too American’.
In This Pic : Weird banned things in the world, ice cream
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