Twitter and Facebook mentions banned in France

Since May 27, the French government has banned the mention of 'Twitter' and 'Facebook' unless the mention is about the companies itself.

Their reason? Apparently, mentioning social networks like Facebook and Twitter by name, was against a 1992 degree, which disallowed surreptitious advertising. A spokesperson for the CSA (Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel) explained that it would "give preference to Facebook, which is wroth billions of dollars, when there are many other social networks that are struggling for recognition."

For example, the phrase "follow us on Twitter" or "Like us on Facebook" is common in American broadcasting, but are no longer tolerated on French channels. They can still say "find us on social networks," though, but the websites cannot be mentioned by name.

Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland banned from Hunan

The renowned adventure novel for children, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (real name: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), is banned from Hunan, China since 1931 because it's anthropomorphic animals, which are portrayed as complex as human beings.

 

Illegal Moniker

Names that could trigger offence to a practical person in New Zealand are banned. A judge had nine-year-old Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii renamed saying that her names makes her look like a fool. She was so ashamed of her name that she told everyone that her name was "K." Other names include 4Real (who was renamed Superman), Fish, Chips (Fish and Chips are twins, by the way), Twisty Poi, Yeah Detroit, and Sex Fruit. Although, names like Number 16 Bus Shelter, Cinderella Beauty Blossom, Midnight Chardonnay and Violence are allowed.

In Italy, a couple tried to name their child Venerdi, which means Friday, but after the judges didn't allow it, the couple wanted their next child to me Mercoledi, which means Wednesday.

In 1996, a Swedish couple aspired to dub their child Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 (prounouced: "Albin") to oppose Sweden's strict naming laws. IKEA was banned, but Google was fine.

The moniker Chow Tow is banned in Malaysia. Know what it means? "Smelly Head."

Want to name your kids Tom, Nancy and Aaron in Portugal? Don't even think about it. It's banned. In fact, Portugal has an 80 page document with names that are allowed or unallowed. You can download it right here:
http://www.irn.mj.pt/IRN/sections/irn/a_registral/registos-centrais/docs-da-nacionalidade/vocabulos-admitidos-e/
There, it says that Alexia and Alexis are banned, but Aléxia and Aléxis aren't.

No Slippers after 10 PM

In New York, no slippers are to be worn after 10 PM

Sal chosen for jury service

In Boston, Massachusetts Sal, a cat, was summoned to the Suffolk Superior Crown and when his owners tried to disqualify him because he couldn't speak or understand English, his disqualification application was denied. Sal is required to attend court in the 23rd of March.

"Sir, do you plead guilty?"
"Meow"

Massachusetts Sunday

In Massachusetts, All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday, but hunting on Sundays in prohibited.

Yes, it's a church. The Jubilee church in Rome.

No Gorillas in the Back Seat

In Massachusetts, it is illegal to put a gorilla on the back seat of any car.

Wyoming: No Spitting in School Steps

In Cheyenne, Wyoming it is illegal to spit on the steps of a school.

Wyoming: No Pic of Rabbit (Jan-April)

In Wyoming, you may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.

Italy: Striking Fists = Felony

In Italy, it is considered a felony if you strike someone with your fist.

Thailand: Wear a Shirt When Driving

In Thailand, it's against the law to not wear a shirt when you're driving a car.

Thailand: Can't Step on Currency

In Thailand, no one is allowed to step on any of the nation's currency.

Who would want to step on money?

Indiana: Fined for Cursing

In Indiana, there's a law that states anyone 14 or older who profanely curses, damns or swears by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be fined one to three dollars for each offense, with a maximum fine of ten dollars per day.

Kentucky: Can't Buy A Hat Without Permission

In Owensboro, Kentucky, a woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission.

Thailand: No Underwear

In Thailand, it is illegal to leave your house if you aren't wearing underwear.

Italy: Man Wearing Skirt

In Italy a man may be arrested for using a skirt.

Kansas: Catching Fish

In Kansas, it is illegal to catch a fish with just your hands.

Florida: Sell Your Children

In Florida, it is illegal to sell your children.