The use of a stick to hold a camera at a distance for a self-portrait is not a new phenomenon, but the popularity of the new breed of extendable selfie stick has exploded over the past two years. Multiple companies are producing varied versions of the device, tailored mostly to smartphone users.
These sometimes-unwieldy extenders have been labeled as nuisances by some, especially in crowded public spaces, and have been banned in many museums, stadiums, and theme parks. There are many places around the world that have banned the use of Selfie Sticks.
Banned? Yes, the Selfie Stick phenomenon that only recently became a hit, is banned from theme parks, historical landmarks, and music festivals. Why ban them you ask? Picture riding a roller coaster at Disney World. Before you get to that last drop, someone at the front whips out a Selfie Stick. This, of course, caused a halt on the ride and the passengers panic because the ride has stopped. I guess people haven’t been taking the “keep your head, hands, arms, legs, and feet inside the ride at all times” saying too seriously. Now they’ll have to add, “keep your head, hands, arms, legs, feet, and selfie sticks inside the ride at all times,”. In the end, they won’t have to add that because Selfie Sticks are now banned from specific amusement parks along with other places around the world.
Here are 10 places where people are no longer allowed to use selfie sticks:
Banned? Yes, the Selfie Stick phenomenon that only recently became a hit, is banned from theme parks, historical landmarks, and music festivals. Why ban them you ask? Picture riding a roller coaster at Disney World. Before you get to that last drop, someone at the front whips out a Selfie Stick. This, of course, caused a halt on the ride and the passengers panic because the ride has stopped. I guess people haven’t been taking the “keep your head, hands, arms, legs, and feet inside the ride at all times” saying too seriously. Now they’ll have to add, “keep your head, hands, arms, legs, feet, and selfie sticks inside the ride at all times,”. In the end, they won’t have to add that because Selfie Sticks are now banned from specific amusement parks along with other places around the world.
Here are 10 places where people are no longer allowed to use selfie sticks: