8 things banned in some countries

9 things banned in some countries

1. Most game consoles are made in China and, oddly enough, many Chinese prisoners forced to play games such as World of Warcraft that the state had the opportunity to sell their drops (loot) from other players. For this reason, the ban on computer games, it seems absurd for China. The ban came into force in 2000, when officials decided that Chinese children spend too much of my time gaming, instead of work (!).

9 things banned in some countries

2. Despite the fact that Avatar has become the most popular film of almost all countries, the Chinese government does not approve of the idea of the struggle with imperialist forces. In this regard, with the advent of film in China, the film was allowed to watch only in 3D, as 3D cinemas in the country very little. So, it's safe to say that the film is banned.

9 things banned in some countries

3. The promotion of the EMO subculture in Russia was yet another ban. More precisely, not propaganda as such, namely the clothes in this style. The idea of such a ban seems odd. It's one thing when parents forbid their children to go in(!) on the street, but the government ... It is not in any frame. The decision is justified by the desire to stop or at least reduce the number of teen suicides that may be connected with this subculture. Such clothes forbidden to be worn in academic and governmental institutions. One pleases, until the government encroaches on the music of this direction.

9 things banned in some countries

4. And again China. If you are a resident of that country, has decided to die and hope for reincarnation – you should inform the desire of power, and only after receiving official permission, I can die in peace. This absurd decision was taken in order to control the Tibetan monks and their innermost faith.

9 things banned in some countries

5. In Iran has not encouraged the spread of Western culture. And in order to protect his people from the temptation to imitate the inhabitants of Europe and America, the government has decided to ban all haircuts that are not included in the list approved by the same government. Hairdresser who will not follow the adopted decree will be closed and employees / owners will be prosecuted.

6. In Saudi Arabia, under the ban came Valentine's day. The authorities believe that this holiday denigrates their culture and faith. On this day, in souvenir shops and flower shops are forbidden to sell everything that is somehow associated with romance. And anything red. It's the law.

9 things banned in some countries

7. In the Danish steel and banned baby names. Not all of them. You can choose the name from a government-approved list, but if it is not convenient for parents, they must obtain official permission from the authorities to name their child something else. The list includes names of 7 000 – 3 000 women and 4 000 men.

9 things banned in some countries

8. In conclusion – back to the China. After "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia, Chinese Protestants decided to make my own. The authorities reacted ambiguously - decided to punish not just the rebels, but also to deal with flowers. China banned not only the flower but also its image or name that should not appear in the lyrics and even SMS messages. Jasmine no longer exists for residents of China.