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* The Church of Scientology [https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/09/24/russia-bans-church-of-scientology-with-undesirable-tag-a75142 is not allowed to operate in Russia]; their government calls it a [[Scam Religion]].
* During the 94th [[Academy Award]]s, [[Will Smith]] slapped [[Chris Rock]] after the latter made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife [[Jada Pinkett Smith]] (Rock was unaware that Jada had alopecia, so it was partly his fault by his own admission). Not only did "The Slap" become a [[Fountain of Memes]] soon after it was broadcast, Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for a decade. Despite the altercation, Chris Rock declined to press charges against Smith even though it would technically count as assault under California law.
* Kazuhiko ‘Smokey’ Nagata of the Japanese car tuning shop [[Non -Indicative Name|Top Secret]] was invited by British automotive "lad mag" ''Max Power'' to bring his Nissan RB26-powered Toyota Supra to a car show in the UK. Seeking to leave a mark in the industry, Smokey performed an insane speed record stunt at an A1 highway, hitting a then-record breaking 197 miles per hour (317 kph). The local police were none too pleased about it, and Nagata was arrested for his antics (not helping matters was his lack of English skills). He was banned from entering the UK for a good decade soon after, but his stunt only served to made him a [[Refuge in Audacity|legend]] in the car tuning scene.
* Similar to the example with Russia above, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKCHu5d2J_A Norway no longer recognizes Jehova's Witness as a religion], meaning they no longer receive taxpayer funded subsidies and are not allowed to perform legal marriages.