Arrested for What Now: A Global Guide to Bizarre Laws, Curious Bans, and Moves You Never Knew Were Illegal

De: Eddie Watts

Narrado por: J D Hart

Arrested for What Now: A Global Guide to Bizarre Laws, Curious Bans, and Moves You Never Knew Were Illegal

Ever been fined for walking too loudly in flip-flops? Or wondered if it’s really illegal to name your child “4Real”? Welcome to Arrested for What Now—a global tour of the strangest, smartest, and most delightfully unnecessary laws ever written.

From ketchup restrictions in French cafeterias to outlawed porch fridges in the American South, this book uncovers the fine print of daily life—laws that govern your lawn, your clothes, your dance moves, and even your snack habits. With quick, hilarious chapters and a tone that’s part trivia-night, part travelogue, Eddie Watts takes you deep into the legal oddities that say more about human nature than any textbook ever could.

Whether you're a curious traveler, a rule-breaker at heart, or just someone who loves shouting, “Wait, seriously?”—this book is for you.

Arrested for What Now is the third title in the Seriously Though series, following the beloved Yo, Sloth. I Got the Facts. and Straight from the Llama’s Mouth. If you’ve ever wondered what else the world might be regulating, Eddie’s got the rulebook—and the receipts.

Listen to it. Laugh out loud. Then double-check your shoes.

©2025 Eddie Watts (P)2025 Eddie Watts

Strange Laws You Won’t Believe

This book is a wild ride through some of the most bizarre and unexpected laws around the world. From odd bans to rules you’d never imagine existed, it’s equal parts entertaining and eye-opening. The short, punchy sections make it easy to flip through, and every page delivers a fun fact worth sharing. Great for trivia lovers, travelers, or anyone who enjoys quirky world knowledge. A lighthearted read that will definitely spark conversation.

Quirky Laws, Endless Laughs

This audiobook had me laughing out loud at how bizarre some laws really are. From food bans to dress codes, every chapter delivered something unexpected. The narration kept it light and fun, making it easy to binge in one sitting. Great mix of humor and trivia—perfect if you love sharing random facts with friends.

I learned very interesting and weird laws that are established throughout the world

By listening to this audiobook, I learned very interesting and weird laws that are enforced in certain parts of the world. I strongly believe that the law about requiring every driver to buy a breathalyzer, should be enforced here in California.

Fun, Weird, and Surprisingly Educational

Arrested for What Now by Eddie Watts is a fun and quirky listen that highlights some of the world’s strangest and most unexpected laws. The audiobook seamlessly blends humor and curiosity, making it both entertaining and informative. From unusual food regulations to what not to wear in certain countries, the book is full of surprising insights that had me laughing and thinking at the same time.

One section I particularly enjoyed detailed the odd restrictions surrounding animal laws and paperwork, something I never imagined would be so widespread or creatively regulated. The pacing felt lively, and each chapter brought something new and unexpected.

While it leans into humor, it also opens up interesting cultural conversations. This is an excellent choice for trivia lovers, travelers, or anyone who enjoys exploring the oddities in human behavior through the lens of legal systems around the world.

Entertaining And Full Of Surprises

I grabbed this out of curiosity and ended up laughing and shaking my head the whole way through. It’s packed with weird laws and odd rules from around the world that I never would’ve guessed were real. What I liked most is how fun and easy it was to flip through, I even read a few aloud to friends, and it sparked some great conversations. Definitely a quirky little read that’s both entertaining and eye opening.

Factual and Funny Book!

In todays society people are getting arrested for the dumbest reasons. This book goes over some of the most silliness arrests. Its funny but yet sad because people were actually arrested under these laws. I love how the book goes over the unethical these laws and bans are. It's almost like sticking it to the man. That whats make this book hilarious. I think this book should be taught in Law Enforcement classes as a pun. I recommend this book for a good laugh and its interesting

Weird Laws, Big Laughs, and Surprising Lessons

This audiobook is a whirlwind tour of some of the strangest and funniest laws from around the globe. It’s quirky, entertaining, and full of stories you’ll want to retell at dinner parties. Eddie Watts keeps the tone light while slipping in bits of cultural insight that make you think. Perfect for anyone who loves trivia, travel, or just a good laugh, it’s both amusing and eye-opening. A fun, memorable listen that never drags.

Strange-but-true facts.

I had no idea laws could be this weird and this entertaining. Eddie Watts has a way of making you laugh while also making you shake your head in disbelief. The narration kept the pace lively, and the stories are short enough that I could pop in and out, but I ended up listening straight through because it was just that fun. Perfect for trivia fans and anyone who loves strange-but-true facts.

Cute

Interesting, humorous and at times cheeky. The world is a crazy place and this book found some great little tidbits that amaze and entertain. Just enough info in every snippet to satisfy curiosity but not too long to to be boring. The narrator is fun and works well with the content.

Loved it!

Well, this was a great listen! Odd, surprising, funny... it had it all! The idea is simple (strange laws from around the world) but the delivery is what sold me. The tone is playful without trying too hard and the pace kept me interested the whole way through. I listened in short bursts during errands and it always lifted my mood. Sure, not every entry is a knockout, but the hit rate is high. If you want something light, smart, and genuinely entertaining, this is a great pick.