My Project: Strangest Laws around the Globe

# **Basic Information**

**My Project: Strangest Laws around the Globe** is the twenty-third (23rd) YouTube video on the Master Raney channel. Master Raney, along with Mr. Dirty Hands, talk about the strangest laws around the world in various countries.

# **Plot**

Prior to the beginning of the project, Master Raney introduces Mr. Dirty Hands, who Master Raney says to never have washed his hands, which led to the crowd reacting in laughter, then Mr. Dirty Hands states that Master Raney will explain the laws and that he will comment about the laws, then the crowd cheers them on. Master Raney starts with the North Korean laws, which he says are also brutal and inhumane as well as strange, pointing out that leaving the country (as a local) is illegal, wearing denim blue jeans (to both locals and foreign tourists) is illegal, mourning the supreme leader's death is mandatory by law, only being allowed to watch state propaganda on television, only allowed on state-sponsored websites, and only allowed to have government-approved hairstyles, then Master Raney, along with Mr. Dirty Hands, begin the project, talking about weird laws that are *outside* of North Korea. Master Raney starts with Japan, stating that it is illegal to be obese in the Japanese nation, unsure of the penalty for being fat in Japan, then presents the waistline limits for each gender, which the law is stricter for men than it is for women, allowing women to have their waistlines as wide as 35 inches/90 centimeters at the most, while men's waistlines are only allowed up to 33.5 inches/85 centimeters at the most. Mr. Dirty Hands says that if you're fat, you can't go to Japan because of the law, which he also says that immigrants (and foreigners) are not exempt from that law. Master Raney plans on going to Japan, but then measures his waistline, 50 seconds later, Master Raney, in frustration, finds out that he's too fat to go to Japan, revealing his waistline to be 43 inches/109 centimeters wide (which is 9.5 inches/24 centimeters above the maximum limit, since Master Raney is a male himself), then says "That means I can't go to Japan" in the Japanese language. Master Raney moves onto Thailand, stating that it's illegal to step on money because the baht bills have Maha Vajiralongkorn's face on them, Mr. Dirty Hands says whether or not you advertently step on the currency bills, you end up going to prison. Master Raney states that it's also illegal to criticize or dishonor the king, which leads to Master Raney yelling out "*Maha Vajiralongkorn is a butthurt b(censored)h*" so loud it shakes the globe, leading to a Thai police officer to question on screen what Master Raney said about Maha Vajiralongkorn, then Master Raney takes full advantage of breaking the Thai law by dishonoring Maha Vajiralongkorn because he did it in the United States, Master Raney says he's not facing a ten-year sentence for saying a bad thing about the Thai king because he's not in Thailand. Master Raney compares Maha Vajiralongkorn with Kim Jong-un because they both have people punished for dishonoring them. Mr. Dirty Hands advises those who plan on traveling to Thailand to watch what they say about Maha Vajiralongkorn. Master Raney then says not to think about leaving the house without any underwear on due to it being illegal to go out in public without any underwear on. Mr. Dirty Hands says that the law is so weird and questions if pulling down one's pants would be part of the investigation to see if the law is being followed. Master Raney advises those who are driving in Thailand to have a shirt on, otherwise you'd end up in legal trouble, Mr. Dirty Hands says it's too bad for those with "hot chests". Master Raney then says that if you're done with your gum, don't throw it on the floor because the penalty is a ฿400 fine. Mr. Dirty Hands finds that law a good idea because throwing your gum on the floor is littering. Master Raney moves onto China, stating it to be illegal for a Buddhist monk to reincarnate without express permission from the government, leading to Master Raney to state that it sounds like a theocracy. Mr. Dirty Hands advises Chinese Buddhist monks to get express permission from the government to reincarnate as part of their bucket lists. Master Raney also states that adult children must visit their parents often, leading to Master Raney to ask how often it is mandatory. Mr. Dirty Hands advises Chinese young adults to visit their parents almost every day. Master Raney moves onto Saudi Arabia, mentioning a past law allowing men to marry whoever they want, regardless of how young the bride is, even if it was a young child. Master Raney brings up the 2008 Saudi court case about an eight-year-old girl being denied a divorce from her fifty-eight-year-old husband. Master Raney then informs that Saudi Arabia has put up a ban on child marriages under 15 years of age. Mr. Dirty Hands points out that the age gap was so significant, thinking back to the 2008 Saudi court case. Master Raney moves onto Singapore, stating that it's illegal to chew gum, advising those who are traveling to Singapore to not bring gum with them. Mr. Dirty Hands comments that it's too bad for those with stinky breath because gum freshens your breath. Master Raney moves onto Switzerland, stating it's illegal to flush the toilet after 10:00 PM because of noise pollution, advising those who have to go to the bathroom to either go before 10:00 PM or wait until it's 7:00 AM. Mr. Dirty Hands states it's bad news for those with upset stomachs and for pregnant women. Master Raney also states that having just one goldfish is illegal because the Swiss law says that goldfish are social creatures. Master Raney advises the Swiss goldfish owners to either have two or more goldfish or have none at all. Mr. Dirty Hands states that the Swiss law says goldfish shouldn't be lonely and that having three goldfish would be ideal. Master Raney moves onto Samoa, advising all Samoan husbands to not forget their wives' birthdays and states that all husbands must remember their wives' birthdays. Master Raney advises those whose wives' birthdays are today to get her a gift. Mr. Dirty Hands finds that a good law and says to get your wife a gift on her special day. Master Raney moves onto Portugal, stating that it's illegal to urinate in the oceans, Master Raney says it's gross, yet says it's no problem. Mr. Dirty Hands says that someone who breaks that law can easily get away with it because urine dissolves in the oceans. Master Raney moves onto Poland, stating that all images of Winnie the Pooh are banned from playgrounds, which he also states that you can't go on the playgrounds if your clothing or accessories have images of Winnie the Pooh because the beloved animated bear wears no pants and has no genitalia. Master Raney also says that even bringing Winnie the Pooh plush toys on the playgrounds is illegal. Mr. Dirty Hands warns those who have images or plush toys of Donald Duck, Squidward, or any other character bottomless without any genitalia that the same consequences could happen on the playgrounds. Master Raney moves onto Italy, stating in Capri, Italy, you are required by law to pick up your dog's poop, otherwise there'll be DNA testing to see who failed to pick up the dog's poop, which leads to a fine. Mr. Dirty Hands advises to always bring your bag with you when walking your dog. Master Raney tells men who live in or are going to Milan, Italy to be warned about adjusting their junk in public to make it more comfortable because doing so will lead to a fine. Mr. Dirty Hands states that it's bad news for men with that need. Master Raney moves onto France, stating that all men in France are legally restricted with what to wear in water resorts, stating it's illegal for men in France to wear loose-fitting trunks. Mr. Dirty Hands advises men in France to wear tight-fitting trunks if any of them are going for a swim. Master Raney states in French city, Sarpourenx, it's illegal to die within the city limits unless you've already purchased a coffin in the local cemetery. Master Raney then angrily questions what punishment would be warranted to a dead person. Mr. Dirty Hands says that the punishment is so unclear. Master Raney moves onto Georgia, which a blooper occurs, showing the flag of Georgia, the US state, instead of the flag of the Georgian nation. Master Raney states that it's illegal in Georgia (country) for chicken owners to let chickens cross the road. Master Raney states that Georgians will never know why the chicken crossed the road. Mr. Dirty Hands advises not to tell that joke in Georgia. Master Raney moves onto Germany, stating that you must name a baby a name from the book of first names and that it must fit in completely with the gender. Mr. Dirty Hands advises not to name your baby any name of the opposite gender, which he finds an excellent idea for a law. Master Raney moves onto the United Kingdom of Great Britain, specifically in England, he states that dying in parliament is illegal, which infuriates Master Raney and then he angrily questions how a dead person can get arrested and how a corpse can get punished. Master Raney angrily states that dying is pretty much the last thing that a person does in life and there'd be no more actions from that person after he/she dies, Master Raney angrily questions what punishment is warranted to a dead person, then states that there's no logic to support this law. Master Raney states that somebody doesn't understand that nobody is immortal. Master Raney instantly thinks about former prime minister, David Cameron's first-born son, Ivan Reginald Ian Cameron, and asks if it was true that he died in parliament due to his epilepsy. Mr. Dirty Hands states that there's no good reason for that law to exist because dying is dying, death is death, you can't punish a dead person, and even throwing a dead body in jail won't do anything. Master Raney also states that holding salmon suspiciously is illegal in England, according to the Salmon Act of 1986, Master Raney finds that amusing and dies laughing, questioning what way is holding something suspiciously. Mr. Dirty Hands advises to think of how to hold salmon so it's not a suspicious way. Master Raney states that it's illegal for men to wear underwear under their kilts in Scotland, under a fine of two beers, then Master Raney gets all surprised about the penalty, asking if the Scotsman wasn't old enough for alcohol, would they fine him two beers. Mr. Dirty Hands states that the penalty is very strange because of fining someone alcohol. Master Raney moves onto Australia, then tells his "mates" to hear the law he's going to explain, then states that in the Western part of Australia, possessing with more than 110 pounds of potatoes (in other words, possessing with more than 220 potatoes) is illegal, Mr. Dirty Hands says it's too bad for the carboholics and then says "mate", Master Raney also states that it's illegal to ruin a wedding or funeral, showing images of him telling a marrying couple that their wedding sucks and him saying something rude to a corpse in a coffin, under penalty of a 10,000-dollar fine and a two-year sentence in prison. Mr. Dirty Hands says to not dare to do that and says that would be a good law. Master Raney moves onto Mexico, then states that reckless bike riding in Mexico is illegal and that bicyclists must keep their feet on the pedals, hands on the handlebars, and eyes forward because failure to comply leads to a fine. Mr. Dirty Hands states it's a way to maintain safety. Master Raney moves onto Canada, stating it's illegal to kill bigfoot if you spot him in the province, British Columbia. Mr. Dirty Hands says he doesn't know if we'll find him anywhere. Master Raney states that 35% of all music played in music stations must be performed by Canadians. Mr. Dirty Hands questions why that law exists. Master Raney moves onto the United States of America, varying from state to state, like in Florida, Master Raney states that a married woman is prohibited by law to go skydiving on a Sunday, which leads to Mr. Dirty Hands to question if it's kind of sexist, Master Raney says it sounds like it, then advises married women in Florida who plan on skydiving to make sure it's sometime in between Monday and Saturday, then onto Arkansas, Master Raney states that honking your horn at a sandwich shop after 9:00 PM is illegal. Mr. Dirty Hands states it's too bad for the hangry. Master Raney states that it's illegal in San Jose in Sunnyvale in California to have plastic bags because the Californians want to go green. Mr. Dirty Hands then advises to use something else to collect trash or something, then Master Raney states that it's illegal to feed pigeons in San Francisco because they are like rats of the sky and will drop feces everywhere. Mr. Dirty Hands imagines hiring professionals to clean pigeon poop and the law in a Venn diagram and couldn't think of which one is more convenient. Master Raney states that selling dyed and colored chickens is illegal in Ohio because it's considered "animal cruelty". Mr. Dirty Hands advises to keep them or don't dye them. Master Raney also states that it's illegal in Ohio to make a fish drunk or even pour alcohol in a fish tank. Mr. Dirty Hands says "don't you dare feed alcohol to your fish". Master Raney states that it's illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to play pinball in South Carolina. Mr. Dirty Hands says it's too bad for minors who feel like it. Master Raney also states that it's a second-class misdemeanor to play bingo while drunk in the state of North Carolina. Mr. Dirty Hands advises those who plan on playing bingo to remain sober. Master Raney states that it's illegal in Virginia for anyone 13+ to go trick-or-treating, which Master Raney claims it to be true for teenagers to be too old to go trick-or-treating. Mr. Dirty Hands questions if someone over 12 years of age is too old to trick or treat anyway. Master Raney states that it's obligatory by law in Wyoming for buildings priced at $100,000 must hold expensive art. Mr. Dirty Hands questions why and what art must be hung up on the walls. Master Raney then states that sharing your Netflix password is illegal in Tennessee. Mr. Dirty Hands says it's a way to maintain safety. Master Raney states that it's illegal in South Dakota to sleep or even doze off in a cheese factory. Mr. Dirty Hands states it's too bad for the tired cheese factory workers. Master Raney states that it's illegal in North Dakota to shoot fireworks after 11:00 PM because it's called "peace disturbance". Mr. Dirty Hands questions why and comments that it's fun. Master Raney states that wearing slippers after 10:00 PM is illegal in New York. Mr. Dirty Hands comments that they feel comfy and questions why to ban wearing them at night. Master Raney states that it's illegal in Michigan to sell your vehicle on a Sunday, then Mr. Dirty Hands compares that Michigan law with the earlier mentioned law in Florida that married women must follow. Master Raney marks his last mention, stating that it's illegal in Texas to sell human eyes. Mr. Dirty Hands states it to be creepy. The crowd applauds Master Raney and Mr. Dirty Hands for their presentation of the unique laws existing around the world. Master Raney looks into hearing more odd laws he left out of the video from his audience and wanted to know if anyone has encountered these odd laws. When Master Raney concludes his video, Mr. Dirty Hands advises the audience to follow the laws of wherever they're at.

# **Trivia**

* This video explained unique laws that are NOT in North Korea
* This was a video not about North Korea