As if China wasn’t repressed enough, now you’re not allowed to register for divorce on August 8th in Zhengzhou, China, the opening day of the Olympic games.

The number 8 is considered a lucky number in China, with many believing that the number brings fortune and happiness. With the Olympics opening on August 8th, the date has even more significance for the Chinese. Almost 1,000 couples are expected to get married on the date in Zhengzhou, which leaves the city’s authorities fully stretched. As a result, they’ve announced that no one will be able to apply for divorce on that day, as there’s no one there to approve it.

Anyone looking to get married on that day in China will have to have booked it by now, as there’s no room left. Anyone wishing to apply for divorce on that day will be out of luck.

That’s just favouritism really!

Clive Bellmore