Ever heard of a law that bans you from handling salmon "suspiciously"? Or a rule that says men must wear Speedos at public pools in France? In this episode, we dive into some of the strangest, most ridiculous laws from around the world. From kites being outlawed in the UK to Japan’s weight regulations, we break down these bizarre rules, their origins, and whether they actually make any sense. Plus, we’ll throw in some Mandarin vocabulary along the way, so you can learn while you laugh!
Would you obey these laws or break them just for fun? Tune in to find out!
General Law-Related Words
- 法律 (fǎlǜ) – Law
- 法规 (fǎguī) – Regulation
- 非法 (fēifǎ) – Illegal
- 违法 (wéifǎ) – Against the law
- 规定 (guīdìng) – Rule/regulation
- 政府 (zhèngfǔ) – Government
- 批准 (pīzhǔn) – Approval
Weird Law Examples & Vocabulary
Illegal to handle salmon suspiciously (UK 🇬🇧)
- 鲑鱼 (guīyú) – Salmon
- 可疑 (kěyí) – Suspicious
- 处理 (chǔlǐ) – To handle
No flying kites in public places (UK 🇬🇧)
- 风筝 (fēngzhēng) – Kite
- 公共场所 (gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ) – Public place
Illegal to be drunk in a pub (UK 🇬🇧)
- 酒吧 (jiǔbā) – Pub/bar
- 喝醉 (hē zuì) – To be drunk
No ice cream in your back pocket (US 🇺🇸, Alabama)
- 冰淇淋 (bīngqílín) – Ice cream
- 口袋 (kǒudài) – Pocket
Illegal to wake a sleeping bear for a photo (US 🇺🇸, Alaska)
- 熊 (xióng) – Bear
- 拍照 (pāizhào) – Take a photo
No donkeys sleeping in bathtubs (US 🇺🇸, Arizona)
- 驴 (lǘ) – Donkey
- 浴缸 (yùgāng) – Bathtub
Men must wear Speedos in public pools (France 🇫🇷)
- 泳池 (yóuyǒngchí) – Swimming pool
- 紧身泳裤 (jǐnshēn yǒngkù) – Speedos
No chewing gum in Singapore (🇸🇬)
- 口香糖 (kǒuxiāngtáng) – Chewing gum
You must walk your dog daily (Germany 🇩🇪)
- 遛狗 (liù gǒu) – Walk the dog
- 宠物 (chǒngwù) – Pet
Illegal to name your pig ‘Napoleon’ (France 🇫🇷)
- 猪 (zhū) – Pig
- 名字 (míngzì) – Name
No flushing toilets after 10 PM (Switzerland 🇨🇭)
- 厕所 (cèsuǒ) – Toilet
- 晚上 (wǎnshàng) – Nighttime
In China, you cannot reincarnate without government approval (China 🇨🇳)
- 转世 (zhuǎnshì) – Reincarnation
- 灵魂 (línghún) – Soul
Illegal to change a lightbulb without a license (Australia 🇦🇺)
- 灯泡 (dēngpào) – Lightbulb
- 执照 (zhízhào) – License
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