Which of These People Banned From a UK Pub Are You?
Are you Crazy Linda or Tall Chavvy Fighting Idiot of Old? I just went blonde, so I’m That Blonde Bitch, but otherwise I’d like to be Fat Paul, Flat Cap Coke Fiend Barred For Threatening Regulars, or else just the dreaded Jason. Who are you?
The Great Selfie Prohibition May Be Upon Us
What happens when society makes a self-indulgent behavior so ubiquitous it has its own name and reputation and hashtag? Revolt against it, naturally. Just when selfies hit their prime, it seems more and more people are dropping the act of self-portraiture in the name of supposed self-respect.
In light of a University…
Tired of Misogynist Bullshit, Edinburgh Students Ban ‘Blurred Lines’
If Robin the director of the “Blurred Lines” video that the internet has gender-swapped to the power of infinity (just twice, really), could talk to the Edinburgh University Students’ Association, he’d probably say that “Blurred Lines” was, like, a feminist movement in itself, or whatever. LOL, IT’S CALLED…
Once-Banned ‘Ancient’ Sex Book by Aristotle Will Be a Hot Auction Item in Edinburgh
A mid-18th-century edition of a much-maligned sexy, sexy sex book that first appeared in 1680 will probably fetch a tidy little sum of money when it goes on sale at the Edinburgh auction house Lyon and Turnbull. That's because, thanks to the squeamish, patriarchal printing authorities clutching their pearls in 18th…
New Law Will Ruin Sexting for Pakistanis
If you were hoping to send the following frustrated text in Pakistan— "Jesus Christ— It's harder than ever to find good chicken breasts these days"— think again. Several words in that sentence have been placed on a list that Pakistan's communications agency says indicate spam, and soon, texts containing those words…
It's Time For A Ban On Stupid School Bans
This list of 17 Weirdest Things Schools Have Banned reminds us how dumb — and ineffective — school bans on stuff really are.
There Will Be No Water Pipes For Gaza's Women
Gaza's Hamas rulers have banned women from smoking water pipes in cafes, arguing that it is sullying the image of the Palestinian people. Apparently, putting a hose in your mouth is sexual - but only when the ladies do it.
