This video discusses various unusual laws and prohibitions in different countries around the world. Some of these include:
1. **Sweden**: It is forbidden to hit children, reflecting the country's strong stance against violence towards children.
2. **France**: The use of ketchup in school cafeterias is prohibited to preserve the integrity of French cuisine.
3. **China**: Due to strict family planning policies, having more than one child is prohibited in certain regions.
4. **Cuba**: There was a previous ban on using cell phones, though it has since been lifted.
5. **Malaysia**: Wearing yellow clothing is prohibited, stemming from a ban on an activist group that wore yellow.
6. **Russia**: Emo clothing and accessories are banned, as they were associated with a particular subculture.
7. **Denmark**: Parents are limited to choosing names for their children from an approved list provided by the government.
8. **Iran**: There are strict regulations on hairstyles, with certain styles considered inappropriate due to Western influence.
9. **Singapore**: Chewing gum is banned to maintain cleanliness in public spaces.
10. **Saudi Arabia**: Women were historically prohibited from driving, though this law has recently changed.
11. **Saudi Arabia (continued)**: Valentine's Day is prohibited due to conflicting with certain religious beliefs.
12. **Swaziland**: For many years, it was illegal for women to wear pants.
13. **Somalia**: Wearing bras was prohibited, as it was viewed as deceptive.
14. **Canada**: Baby walkers were banned due to concerns about their impact on a child's motor development.
15. **United States**: Kinder Eggs were prohibited for many years due to safety concerns about small toys inside.
16. **Brazil**: It is prohibited for cyclists to use sidewalks without designated bike lanes or shoulders.
17. **Brazil (continued)**: Various prohibitions include the use of artificial tanning, hookahs, and certain electronic devices.
The video emphasizes that while some laws might seem unusual, they often stem from specific cultural, religious, or safety considerations in each respective country.
1. In Sweden, it is forbidden to hit children .
2. In France, the use of ketchup is prohibited, a law passed in 2011 .
3. In China, it is a law that people are prohibited from having more than one child .
4. In Cuba, it is forbidden to use cell phones .
5. In Malaysia, it is forbidden to wear anything that has the color yellow .
6. In Russia, it is forbidden to wear emo clothes or anything that refers to emo .
7. In Denmark, it is forbidden to choose your baby's name .
8. In Iran, it is a law that prohibits haircuts for fear of influence in the western world .
9. In Singapore, chewing gums have been banned since 1920 to keep public places clean .
10. In Saudi Arabia, it is prohibited for women to drive .
11. In Swaziland, it has been forbidden for women to wear pants since 1800 .
12. In Somalia, women are prohibited from wearing a bra since 2009 .
13. In Canada, baby walkers are prohibited .
14. In America, it is prohibited to sell Kinder Surprises, or any food that has small toys inside, that can cause choking .
15. In Brazil, it is forbidden to ride a bike on the sidewalk when there is no bike lane or shoulder for bicycles .