In 2014, officials in South Korea issued a ban on the sale of unlicensed selfie sticks with Bluetooth technology. This ban was put in place as they were causing malfunction of many electronic devices. People selling uncertified selfie sticks were fined a whopping 30 million won, around $20,000! Since March 2015, tourists visiting the Colosseum in Rome are prohibited from carrying a selfie stick over concerns that this device could damage the monument. This ban came shortly after two American tourists were arrested after being caught carving their initials in the monument and clicking selfies with it. The Palace of Versailles soon followed this and issued a ban on selfie sticks in its premises. Institutes like the Smithsonian, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Guggenheim Museum, London's National Gallery, etc., have banned the use of selfie sticks to prevent any damage to the artifacts or other people. If you thought you could live with these bans, then here are a few more, that are a bit hard to digest. Selfie sticks were banned from the cycling event in Australia called "Tour Down Under", this ban was put in place for the safety of the spectators, cyclists, and the officials. Apple Inc. banned these devices from a WWDC Developers conference as well, in order to discourage filming and professional photography of the event. Selfie sticks have been banned from the happiest places in the world―all Disney themed parks―since June 2015. Despite the ban on the use these devices on rides, there were numerous instances where the rides had to be stopped after people attempted to use this device as they could be hazardous. This device has been banned in almost every stadium in Brazil. Places like the Wembley Stadium, the Etihad Stadium, White Hart Lane Stadium, etc., have also been banned due to their potential use as a weapon that could compromise the safety of others. This ban was also put in place to discourage people from filming and photography. Places like the O₂ arena and various music festivals like the Coachella Valley Music Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, festivals at Copacabana,etc., have banned the selfie stick in order to curb unauthorized filming of live performances. In addition to these, officials in Pamplona have banned tourists from clicking selfies during the annual Running of the Bulls festival for runners, for obvious safety reasons. Muslims are warned against clicking selfies at Mecca as it may pose a distraction from prayers and self-contemplation. The latest trend of banning selfie sticks is soon catching on and is getting banned from almost everywhere you want to be, not because everyone around hates to see you carry your selfie sticks and posing your heart out, but because people have always refused to respect the rules the places they visited.