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Laws and rules are there for a reason, marks of orderly and successful societies that serve to keep us from descending into anarchy. However, some rules are just stupid and unnecessary. Smart and enterprising people know this, and refuse to bow to an unjust system.

And so they must find creative ways to bend the rules, free themselves from the shackles of oppression and get a taste of glorious freedom! We here at Bored Panda have compiled a list of some of the best examples of this, times when people refused to lay down and decided to go their own way instead. Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and don't forget to vote for your faves!

#1

Boys Wear Skirts On A Hot Day To School In Protest At Being Told They Were Not Allowed To Wear Shorts

Boys Wear Skirts On A Hot Day To School In Protest At Being Told They Were Not Allowed To Wear Shorts

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#2

Music Festival In 90 Degree Weather Wouldn't Allow Vendors To Sell Beverages

Music Festival In 90 Degree Weather Wouldn't Allow Vendors To Sell Beverages

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#3

Food Isn't Allowed In The Living Room. His Tablet Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen. He Beat The System. I Quit

Food Isn't Allowed In The Living Room. His Tablet Isn't Allowed In The Kitchen. He Beat The System. I Quit

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how you begin to understand that kids always think outside the box, and in most of the cases "growing up" is actually learning to think inside the box. So, cheer up :)

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#4

Please Cover Yourself

Please Cover Yourself

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#5

Women Are Not Allowed To Attend Soccer Matches In Iran. 5 Girls Sneak In Azadi Stadium In Disguise To Celebrate Persepolis Championship In Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League

Women Are Not Allowed To Attend Soccer Matches In Iran. 5 Girls Sneak In Azadi Stadium In Disguise To Celebrate Persepolis Championship In Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League

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#6

My Friend Goes To A School That Doesn't Allow The Opposite Sex In Their Respective Dorms, So This Is Movie Night

My Friend Goes To A School That Doesn't Allow The Opposite Sex In Their Respective Dorms, So This Is Movie Night

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#7

Dogs Are Not Allowed On NYC Subway Unless They’re In A Carrier. So This Happened

Dogs Are Not Allowed On NYC Subway Unless They’re In A Carrier. So This Happened

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Ruby & Meem
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha! Nice one. If that was me, I would be changing shoulders constantly. Got to be at least 10kg that dog.

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#8

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

You Are To Assume The Role Of A Chinese Immigrant In 1870

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Nor Atiqah
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taken from another site. "My life here is very bad. The working circumstances are horrible and the advantages are few. But do not worry, each day there are only about ten people who are badly injured and I am very careful. We have opened a small store, and business isn’t bad. Although English is still mostly incomprehensible (to me), I can understand what these white people say. Hoping that we are successful! I will work hard here and take care of my health. Are you (plural: 你們) well? Miss you very much, and hope that we will see each other again."

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#9

A Mayor In Brazil Prohibited Bar Owners From Setting Tables On The Sidewalk. Here's Their Solution

A Mayor In Brazil Prohibited Bar Owners From Setting Tables On The Sidewalk. Here's Their Solution

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#10

Camp Requires Kids To Write A Letter Home After The First Week

Camp Requires Kids To Write A Letter Home After The First Week

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#11

So There’s A Rule Against Pumpkins In My Dorm But It Doesn’t Say Anything About Pineapples

So There’s A Rule Against Pumpkins In My Dorm But It Doesn’t Say Anything About Pineapples

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#12

My School Requires A Full Suit And Tie Dress Code. However A Coat Is Allowed In The Winter

My School Requires A Full Suit And Tie Dress Code. However A Coat Is Allowed In The Winter

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#13

This Sex Ed Teacher Couldn’t Demonstrate Proper Condom Use, So He Talked About Socks Instead

This Sex Ed Teacher Couldn’t Demonstrate Proper Condom Use, So He Talked About Socks Instead

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Sander Vermeer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

America (which I believe this post is from) is absolutely r******d. Sex is a natural thing all living creatures experience and evokes a lot of questions in young teens and adults. These questions need be answered in a responsible way. The fact that condoms are prohibited in a SEX ed class is ridiculous. Grow up America.

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#14

I Told My Boyfriend The New Puppy Wasn't Allowed In The Bed

I Told My Boyfriend The New Puppy Wasn't Allowed In The Bed

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#15

Fan Got A 1 Year Ban From The Stadium So Decides To Rent A Crane To Watch The Game

Fan Got A 1 Year Ban From The Stadium So Decides To Rent A Crane To Watch The Game

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#16

Only Allowed A Single Page Formula Sheet? Challenge Accepted

Only Allowed A Single Page Formula Sheet? Challenge Accepted

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone in my class wrote a whole page in blue pen then wrote over the top in red pen. How did he read it? He'd brought those 3D glasses with one red and one blue lens! He'd switch between the lens to read each colour. Pure genius. The best part? The teacher allowed it!

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#17

A Class Of Students Were Required To Pick A Marvel Character To Embody Within A Resume And Cover Letter. This Is What One Student Handed In

A Class Of Students Were Required To Pick A Marvel Character To Embody Within A Resume And Cover Letter. This Is What One Student Handed In

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#18

Mom Said The Only Thing I Was Allowed To Bring To Dinner Today Was Rolls

Mom Said The Only Thing I Was Allowed To Bring To Dinner Today Was Rolls

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#19

Not Allowed To Paint My Walls, So I Had To Get Creative

Not Allowed To Paint My Walls, So I Had To Get Creative

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#20

I'm Healing From A Septoplasty Surgery, And Im Not Allowed To Wear Glasses As They Put Too Much Pressure On My Nose, So I Rigged Up A System

I'm Healing From A Septoplasty Surgery, And Im Not Allowed To Wear Glasses As They Put Too Much Pressure On My Nose, So I Rigged Up A System

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have terrible sinus problems and this would be just what I need now!

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#21

I Work In An Office Where Professional Attire Is Required. Little Do They Know

I Work In An Office Where Professional Attire Is Required. Little Do They Know

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#22

New Job Required A Photo Of Myself In A Suit For Their Website. I Don't Own A Suit

New Job Required A Photo Of Myself In A Suit For Their Website. I Don't Own A Suit

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clever. On the other hand, better get your measurements for a suit; job that wants a pic of you in a suit probably wants you there in a suit too.

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#23

I'll Never Forget The Time That My Mom Installed This Lock In One Of Her Bathroom Drawers When I Was A Kid So She Could Hide My Phone Or Whatever Inside Of It When I Misbehaved. If Only She Thought Before She Installed It

I'll Never Forget The Time That My Mom Installed This Lock In One Of Her Bathroom Drawers When I Was A Kid So She Could Hide My Phone Or Whatever Inside Of It When I Misbehaved. If Only She Thought Before She Installed It

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should have put it on the top drawer. Wonder if she ever found out he found a way around it?

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#24

My University Doesn't Allow Review Sessions During Finals Week. This Was My Anatomy Professor's Response

My University Doesn't Allow Review Sessions During Finals Week. This Was My Anatomy Professor's Response

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#25

My Dad Went To Vegas For 5 Days And Put A Camera In The House But That Ain't Stoping Me

My Dad Went To Vegas For 5 Days And Put A Camera In The House But That Ain't Stoping Me

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#26

Green Car Parking Only!

Green Car Parking Only!

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#27

Well, Rules Are Rules

Well, Rules Are Rules

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i know a pun about a bike wouldn't impress you, but a unicycle one wheel.

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#28

Not Exactly What I Had In Mind When I Told My Son It Was Too Nice Out To Play Games Inside

Not Exactly What I Had In Mind When I Told My Son It Was Too Nice Out To Play Games Inside

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's... Basically just like reading a book under the sun.... Isn't it? ♥

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#30

Whenever I Park Illegally I Just Give Myself A Fake Ticket Before Somebody Else Does It For Me

Whenever I Park Illegally I Just Give Myself A Fake Ticket Before Somebody Else Does It For Me

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea but also a bad idea. In my country some people have died because some idiots have parked on illgal places and that has prevented ambulances, police and/or fire engines to go there. In most cases there is a good reason why parking is illegal at some places.

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#32

When No Drinks Are Allowed At The Pool

When No Drinks Are Allowed At The Pool

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#33

When You Get Told You Can Only Use One Side Of Piece Of Paper To Write Formulas For The Final

When You Get Told You Can Only Use One Side Of Piece Of Paper To Write Formulas For The Final

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#34

My Son's Response To The First Lady's New Ban On Selling Candy As A Fundraiser

My Son's Response To The First Lady's New Ban On Selling Candy As A Fundraiser

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#35

Our Office Doesn't Let Us Adjust The Thermostat, But My Coworker Figured Out A Workaround When She's Cold

Our Office Doesn't Let Us Adjust The Thermostat, But My Coworker Figured Out A Workaround When She's Cold

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#36

This Utah Bar Is Legally Required To Offer Food To Customers

This Utah Bar Is Legally Required To Offer Food To Customers

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called the Zion Curtain. Here in Utah, Mormons hold most political offices. We have some of the craziest drinking laws in the US. In the 80's, bars were only allowed to serve beer and non-alcoholic mixers. You would go to the state run liquor store, buy your hard liquor and bring it to the bar. If you prefer shots, this was pretty economical as you just had to purchase 1 coke (or whatever) to drink there. Sometime in the late 80's or early 90's, they finally allowed liquor, but only in private clubs. Therefore to drink anything other than beer (and maybe wine), you had to buy an annual membership for each establishment you drank at. Of course n keeping with their "never let morality get in the way of a buck" mentality, when the Olympics came, they temporarily suspended these laws. Unless it has changed, besides the food thing, if a restaurant wants to serve liquor, the bar has to be hidden from view. Hence the Zion Curtain reference.

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#37

I Snuck In To A Volcom Release Party By Wearing A Grocery Store Receipt

I Snuck In To A Volcom Release Party By Wearing A Grocery Store Receipt

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL An ex boyfriend of mine got the student discount at the Vatican museum by showing his Costco card.

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#38

Company's Policy: "All Beverages Must Be In A Cup With A Straw"... Too Amused To Argue With The Employee Loophole Discovered Tonight

Company's Policy: "All Beverages Must Be In A Cup With A Straw"... Too Amused To Argue With The Employee Loophole Discovered Tonight

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the straw isn't even supposed to be in the can, since the policy says "with" I guess...

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#39

We Go To A School With A Uniform Policy That Requires A Belt. My Friend Forgot His Belt And Did This

We Go To A School With A Uniform Policy That Requires A Belt. My Friend Forgot His Belt And Did This

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to work in a restaurant kitchen and because there was no washing machine the staff had to wash their working clothes at home. Some of the staff often forgot their belt at home so it was quite common to see someone using cling film as belt. I thought that it was funny but then also I once forgot my belt and I had to use cling film to prevent my pants falling.

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My School Doesn't Allow The Opposite Sex In Their Respective Dorms, So This Is How Couples Hang Out

My School Doesn't Allow The Opposite Sex In Their Respective Dorms, So This Is How Couples Hang Out

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#41

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

Future Lawyer? Was Told He Couldn't Go Outside

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this would be better with "he was told he couldn't step foot outside" 😂

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#42

I Promised My Husband I Wouldn’t Buy Plants For A Bit. Loophole Manipulated

I Promised My Husband I Wouldn’t Buy Plants For A Bit. Loophole Manipulated

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#43

Told Her She Couldn't Walk On Lawns To Pick Flowers. She Found A Loophole

Told Her She Couldn't Walk On Lawns To Pick Flowers. She Found A Loophole

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we were MUCH younger and poorer, I did this with my wife when we lived in an apartment. We would go out late at nite flower picking. The "Rules" were simple : No stepping ONTO the property and Don't pick ALL the flowers, just every third/fourth one. We would roam the neighborhood until we had a nice size bouqet.

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#44

Shout Out To This Harlem Cafe Concealing Their B Rating

Shout Out To This Harlem Cafe Concealing Their B Rating

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#45

Our Local Bar Is Required To Serve Food As Part Of Their Liquor License

Our Local Bar Is Required To Serve Food As Part Of Their Liquor License

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#46

Told My Son He Could Have One Bag Of Fruit Snacks. He Brings Me This. Little Guy Got Me In A Technicality

Told My Son He Could Have One Bag Of Fruit Snacks. He Brings Me This. Little Guy Got Me In A Technicality

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just for that, he deserves that second bag! What a smart kiddo!

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#47

This Is My Spot

This Is My Spot

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh what a 'great' idea - no-one could possibly need to park their car in a disabled car space. No, of course not.

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#48

The Town Won't Allow Them To Keep A Statue Near The Road, But They Can't Do Anything About A Flagpole

The Town Won't Allow Them To Keep A Statue Near The Road, But They Can't Do Anything About A Flagpole

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