Making Legal Wigs for British Courts

[@Paelorian]

If you grow your real hair to look just like the hairstyle of a wig, are you still required to wear a wig over it?

[@calibulaminus4778]

i dont know but it would be hillarious

[@MrRooibos123]

I suppose you could

[@holisticmaya]

I laughed so much at this 😂

[@swatkat2009]

Dumb ass

[@ea5266]

Weird Al Yankovic would qualify lol

[@potatomatop9326]

When i was a kid i thought it's real hair

[@RealDragonDean]

It is! Just from a horse...

[@potatomatop9326]

@@RealDragonDean i mean the dudes real hair

[@Mnguyen92]

Wait a minut its not real?

[@TfwNoGiantGF]

@iitzDecendants I hope you're okay.

[@stephenleong7373]

@iitzDecendants you good dude?

[@Leo-xe6rf]

It looks more like a hairy hat rather than a wig

[@fisebilillah4406]

The wig is a hairy hat. But after all, it is supposed to look like that. It gives a portrayment of authority, unlike wearing a normal wig.

[@fiona3532]

they look like mini rugs

[@Ugotmilkshakes]

It’s made from horse hair so

[@gracethompson892]

it looks like a rag

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Now the courts are responible for stealing my car as there “vessel” is exposed

[@summersys]

I want a Marie Antoinette wig on the highest ranked female judge.

[@mrh4841]

The one with a boat?

[@ThySolar]

the one with the birdcage?

[@bramcorvus2198]

The one with the rats?

[@bettyboop4237]

The one with the guillotine?

[@bootdude7527]

The one with the potato blossoms?

[@FreakNasty52]

I'm pretty sure Genesis didn't "inspire" this story. Just say "Brought to you by..." as it's less disingenuous.

[@davidhintz1]

Less what`?

[@thenry6769]

@@davidhintz1 - Deceptive or dishonest.

[@joeljacob4546]

same thing i was thinking

[@meganp8766]

FreakNasty52 I was thinking the same thing. The just don’t want to say “sponsored by”

[@stop5730]

Or more accurately "bought to you by"

[@isyanaya2406]

Imagine your wig fell off when you're in a battle and then your bald head revealed. Then your enemy blinded by the shine of your head

[@buddy5196]

That will also mean your allies are also blinded.

[@JustARegularPlayer]

Black Mesa Everyone is blinded

[@RadenWA]

Ah, Ace Attorney reference?

[@RedQuill13]

Like in the spongebob movie?

[@isyanaya2406]

@@RedQuill13 Baald bald bald bald.. MY EYES!!

[@BlueBetaPro]

The ministry of silly hats.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

No, the twit court charade

[@puhiropitini]

It’s not silly! It’s history.

[@Genshinlmao123]

Puhi Ropitini yeah! I was about to say that.

[@GutsEnthusiast]

@@puhiropitini it's a silly part of history.

[@yayuman3486]

Mini sili

[@dianakarol1134]

Imagine how boss they would have looked in some lace frontals

[@offgun6466]

Imagine them gluing their wigs before sessions 💀

[@taydrabrookshire347]

With baby hair edges

[@thymeandtenderness]

What if the wigs updated with each century? Imagine the 80s

[@AnonymousUser77254]

VictoriaYost -Thyme and Tenderness haha, that'd be great XD

[@LindaMz24]

😂😂 Flock of Seagulls 😂😂

[@eleazarp.4808]

Afro wig 😳

[@skfoxjrxzz5051]

Each decade?

[@aure4330]

@@AnonymousUser77254 probably a rainbow

[@UnfamiliarEyes]

So you’re telling me they don’t have natural luscious locks of hair?? My life is a lie...

[@stephenleong7373]

Lol life is always a lie

[@Texan.Insomniac]

I mean Some probably did After all There ain't nothing stopping you from making your hair like that Some dude has had to have done it at some point in history

[@stephenleong7373]

@@Texan.Insomniac lol

[@popcorn0038]

Thats a form of status the more higher it is the higher your position is in the court

[@allias8515]

Who else gets ads for great big story while watching great big story?

[@TC53_]

@•Lychix•: I was watching Pewds and I got an add for the pewdiepie mini-figure

[@TC53_]

@Mint Tea Studios, my brother just got back and I *think* he robbed a sweet shop lmao

[@woohoobarz]

Mint Tea Studios in about to go trick or treating owo

[@whatuser9802]

I got mr. Mochi supper slapper

[@maniac.4321]

I have KZbin red

[@wasimodoone1]

Plot twist: the wig is wearing the judge

[@jessstuart7495]

Is this where the term "hair-brained" comes from?

[@hsmacaraig]

Hah. Nice one.

[@wasimodoone1]

@Ronny Mühlheim how about you download good spelling instead me deleting my comment

[@theworld9533]

@@wasimodoone1 now thats an r/woooosh moment right here

[@wasimodoone1]

@@theworld9533 how?

[@1kaaa]

Wait. Courts actually still wear this to this day?

[@hannersification]

British courts, yes

[@SirDothal]

@@hannersification LMAO

[@skankhunts42]

Urijah 'Hey Fellow Kids' Faber the tradition of these wigs is older than your country LMAO

[@blahblahchachaable]

Yes, I’m a pupilage barrister, and I love this tradition!

[@alexanderg1935]

Only in the Crown Court or higher.

[@Ms2cents]

As an American, this is so odd to me. From what I gather from the video, it gives them confidence and it’s tradition. The British loves their traditions!

[@cooperoeser9980]

Australians do it too

[@tinobemellow]

As an American myself, I appreciate this because it makes judges look as stupid as they are.

[@godsqueen9437]

If those old things makes them feel like that don’t let them get their hands on a a 22inch Brazilian Malaysian deep wave wig.

[@3bydacreekside]

What? XD

[@lillyflower3415]

LMAO

[@kiwisweet5520]

this

[@offgun6466]

full lace

[@urbnversace3336]

That's what I was thinking 😂😂

[@Polyg0ne]

2:24 dang the way he walks tho

[@DixionCider]

KNK K'n'k C walk

[@Misha-dr9rh]

It looks like he's trying to floss while not actually flossing.

[@ranjithvb7269]

2:58 Get somebody to look at you the way that barrister looks at his wig

[@moblemax9276]

What if you're allergic to horse hair?

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic1636]

*you're

[@Towelie4200]

Probably can use sheep wool or cotton

[@ElkRiverDog]

The shop featured in this story is one of many that makes wigs for the judiciary in the UK. They use traditional methods and materials (such as horse hair), but other shops can use cheaper, synthetic materials.

[@diorynovis]

Alternative is pubic hair

[@suhfly.]

Logan Paulson, I think you're at the wrong place, the generic middle school sitcom is to the left.

[@jarvis1508]

This is my goal. I’ve started law school with (current) aspirations of becoming a barrister. I’ve made it a goal to be able to head into this particular tailors and buy a barrister’s wig.

[@gaggymott9159]

I purchased my Degree gown and hood from Ede and Ravenscroft. It was cut and coloured to the highest standard, and fitted like a glove. Thank you E&R ❤

[@jisification9148]

Am I the only one who thinks the wig looks stupid with their real hair on the side 🥴😂

[@jg.9694]

Yeah even though I think it would look stupid either way

[@pikachuborsalino9821]

Nah it's cool

[@nikeo-m5r]

i mean its the tradition so i don't say anything about it

[@Luna-ip4ri]

@Stefan Hendriks no...

[@nikeo-m5r]

@Stefan Hendriks ????

[@cloudswinger2000]

I bet the first ones were on balding men who wanted to look like they still had hair. An archaic styled toupee.

[@AnonymousUser77254]

cloudswinger in the past people would shave their heads and substitute their hair with wigs in order to stave off lice.

[@Kerorofan1990]

I did not know that.

[@politereminder6284]

True. They lost hair due to stds

[@lynxcato3327]

Actually yes, the fashion of wigs was introduced by a balding Louis XIV who started wearing these fancy wigs and forced his court to wear them as part of the formal court dress. From then on, wigs became standard for both men and women among European aristocrats until they fell out of fashion in the 19th century, although, as you can see, they are stil used as part of some traditional costumes.

[@4p4k]

I wouldn’t be able to stop laughing in court 😂

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

You wouldn't even survive if you were teleported to the 18th century 😆

[@Char444]

So true

[@kickballfever]

This is why I couldn't watch the UK Law and Order, I couldn't take anybody seriously.

[@theTHwa3tes11]

@@AbrahamLincoln4 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thekingshussar1808]

@@AbrahamLincoln4 How do you know? In fact, late 18th century saw improvement of daily life.

[@thelittleHolyrockboy]

looks kinda bad if isn't covering the part around the ears and neck imo

[@jaidasimone_]

thelittleHolyrockboy yeah that part is bothering me 😩

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

@@jaidasimone_ You gotta hear.

[@milamarshall7842]

It’s not supposed to look like your real hair. It’s a disguise, it’s not for cosmetic purposes like wigs today are.

[@billsabado9393]

One wig said to the other, "Who are you wearing?"

[@malaika5595]

I'm graduating from the bar in NZ and i brought myself a barrister wig... wish me well 😊

[@jdb85]

all the best too ya darling , from Coventry,England

[@Afeone]

Do you know why judges cover their heads while working?

[@Sjalabais]

GBS comments summed up: 1) Best channel on KZbin (d'oh, of course) 2) Saw a GBS ad before GBS content 3) Don't say "inspired by Genesis"

[@Blue_Caribou]

An interesting aside: on very, very hot days (for london) the judge (or lead judge of the bench) in a courtroom at the royal courts of justice may say "Gentlemen, you may remove your wigs" - usually to a great sigh of relief, as the itchy, hot caps come off!

[@ransolblack8177]

My dude needs to add some front lace wig or somethinnnnng.

[@Entropy825]

I guess it's no more strange than other customs we take for granted

[@rimbinotan_8865]

They gave me a scholarship at uni, that's how I know about them! It's so cool seeing them on Great Big Story, too!

[@spiderdorf7849]

If I walk into a court and see this kind of shenanigans, they’re for sure sending me to jail. Imma be laughing so hard 🤣

[@cacodaemonia]

When I first read the title I was like, "wait, some wigs are illegal in the UK?" ;) Interesting video, as always!

[@Misha-dr9rh]

Seems like something the UK would do. Hell, some knives are illegal there.

[@quentinumbra8223]

When they said "inspired by" @0:19, I sincerely thought they were going to say "inspired by Monty Python".

[@samy_bouzaglo]

This company is the one which prepares a lot of official graduation robes for major university in UK

[@Oluwagbemisolaafolarin]

Our lawyers in Nigeria still wear this till this day.

[@ClassicHolic]

Ah, the colonial legacy

[@bigtittymaria]

Bruhhh.

[@markbenjamin1703]

The tradition of these wigs are older than your country

[@cmd2tuts]

Wig seller, I am going into battle and need only your strongest wigs.

[@m.b3839]

There are people saying that if a teenager saw them in a wig like that they'd get roasted, but its literally normal in England. The only time they would wear the wigs would be in court, and there are no groups of teenagers in there to roast them, nor would they anyway, since it isn't out of the ordinary to see it at all. Its a very old part of English culture and tradition, people for hundreds of years have done it, so it isn't really weird for us as it's just been done that way for as long as everyone can remember.

[@stoutyyyy]

Also, adults don’t make decisions based on what groups of teenagers would laugh at.

[@elsalemony8445]

The amount of people just making fun of a literal piece of culture (from all around the world, btw, not just the UK) is honestly disgusting.

[@renatajd7758]

One cannot take culture seriously.

[@rockm.6227]

0:43 John Bercow yelling order in the background seems extremely appropriate

[@mypal1990]

*Double takes reading the title* So are there illegal wigs?

[@user2144]

Emmanuel Alejandro Legal, as in the profession.

[@mypal1990]

@@user2144 I know. Had a brain fart when I read the title initially.

[@MagicalKid]

Yes, the synthetic ones with no lace fronts.

[@katherinepettus5132]

Hahahhaaha!

[@Sheba_316]

I would say yes there should be illegal wigs 🤣

[@thudor1]

It was Humphrey Ravenscroft who invented the horsehair barrister's wig in 1822 which, unlike the human hair wigs that had served since 1685, didn't need frizzing, curling, perfuming or powdering and has remained unchanged since then.

[@L3GITME]

The illegal wigs have way more flow

[@fabianalfonsoooo]

and it also ain't stiff girlll

[@lightspeed72]

I wonder what the illegal wigs are made of.....pubes? 😅

[@L3GITME]

GK108 Ehmmm, we don’t really talk about the sources

[@mintesprig]

I like the idea that it lends a certain amount of equality to the lawyers, it might help focus on the fact rather than the attire especially since so much thought has to go into attire in these circumstances.

[@SummerAlleriaWindrunner]

I was dying laughing when I realized they still wore these

[@browntrump9283]

I thought it was a joke ...

[@lolledopke]

white people...

[@jpm74]

That's pretty culturally insensitive.

[@Jacckac]

lolledopke black judges wear them as well

[@obvious-troll]

Reject modernity, embrace tradition

[@camerongray7767]

I got a great big story ad on a great big story video

[@rubynoils2872]

“Battle Ready” 😂🤣😂🤣

[@sawyerrobson3586]

Okay, but the layout of the bookcase at 2:36 makes me want to cry. The books are all the same height, why aren't the shelves??

[@loretocabasag7868]

I am so in loved with ENGLAND'S ANTIQUITY ❤

[@Casey5693]

This is simply delightful. I'm so happy right now! I made a new playlist just for this video.

[@andrewnolastname2337]

As a British person I can assure you we all think this is as ridiculous as everyone else does.

[@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbian]

As an American, I am amazed how firm your grips on tradition are

[@andrewnolastname2337]

@@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbian your username totally negated you needing to tell me you were American.

[@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbian]

@@andrewnolastname2337 you telling me brits don't have similar satire?

[@ActuallyHoudini]

​@@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbianwe do, its just funny.

[@evantighe696]

As a British person working in the legal industry, I can assure you that most of us in the industry don't find it ridiculous.

[@Moosh_]

Bruh I got a great big story ad on a great big story video

[@Quomooo]

Inception.

[@sandyrodriguez2803]

Definitely a British thing. I literally laughed out loud when it was mentioned people liked wearing a wing.

[@DelonSerinoVlogs]

Is this where they shot scenes for Kingsman?

[@RealSalica]

I love traditions .

[@CorporateShill]

They make me laugh 😆

[@joshdelia8966]

I used to walk past this shop everyday for about 3 years!

[@joeyyylisbon]

Imagine if wigs like this came into mainstream fashion again

[@fernwehn5925]

I wish

[@joeyridzwan3559]

I love the barrister's proud face and walk.

[@FingeringThings]

Judge: *not wearing wig* Criminal: im about to end this whole mans career

[@edward2364]

Fingering Things 👎

[@naota3k]

There is nothing more truly bizarre than tradition.

[@Musikat92]

I always used to think all judges wear wigs, and I only recently learned our American judges do not 😂

[@spaghettiking7312]

I love that this video celebrates this stuff rather than insulting it.

[@RoachChaddjr]

Why would you not celebrate it? It has a long running tradition in Britain.

[@DanteYewToob]

"You're getting ready for battle!" Yes.. *chke..chke.. heh* Makes perfect sense.. *hehe* ... Actually... that does make perfect sense. Your opponent is to busy laughing to defend themselves and you win with ease!

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Love the U.K. And their traditions…

[@catsadilla324]

I want my local -barister- barista to wear one of these

[@kimscott9580]

I love how y’all dress up when you go to court

[@soumils6623]

When I saw it on an episode on the it crowd I thought it was acomedy bit

[@ayeshiajackson7364]

I always thought that's where"fuzzy wiggs" came from.. Learn something new every day..

[@arthurlobo2]

This is so ridiculous, if I were from the UK it would turn me away from studying the law.

[@hannersification]

If you were from the UK you would understand it's an honour... Law students strive for this

[@redcap-t4t]

@@hannersification, indeed.

[@augustovasconcellos7173]

It looks ridiculous because it's not part of your tradition, dipshit. I'm sure if I went in and looked into the cultural practices and whatnot of your country, I'd find shit just as ridiculous as this.

[@YJB-pj2hu]

Cosplaying during each trial lol

[@speks36]

They still wear those wigs? Wow, props to still upholding that old judicial tradition Britain.

[@detonationlurks]

This is great. I love the campiness of it all.

[@sabinahertzum9728]

I would have loved a younger perspektiv on the wigs - just to hear if the newer generation enjoy the tradition just as much ;)

[@sparrowsan9105]

BRING BACK GREAT BIG STORY PLEASE

[@lyssatanner9040]

Who else read it as “legal wings”

[@BlackSkullArmor]

He has such a soothing relaxing voice.

[@Bondisaurus]

If that ain’t the ugliest wig. Give those judges a pimped out mullet. 😂

[@Fartman3000]

I thought this tradition was a waste of time and money however the barrister's point about anonymity and not letting physical appearances influence the jury is actually very valid.

[@danielabrams7962]

Why does the dude at the end sound like he has a retainer in his mouth, I surely can't be the only one that hears this

[@bivianhammond2014]

Such an intersting way to use horse hair amazeing x

[@bunnybro5977]

The British, Keeping snootiness alive for 900 years and counting

[@augustovasconcellos7173]

The Americans, Left alone for 200 years and somehow didn't manage to develop a culture

[@kiaraj.7809]

@@augustovasconcellos7173 you're gonna assume that person's American ? Also, there is such thing as American culture.

[@gigiemma3192]

haahaha this comment thread is the best

[@drunkensailor5771]

@@augustovasconcellos7173 South Sudan has more culture than America

[@stefthorman8548]

@@augustovasconcellos7173 is that why we're the number one super power and you're not?

[@kiancabarle123]

Anyone else got a great big story ad before the vid?

[@angieCity90]

But why though? It seems really archaic to make

[@christinestephens191]

Angelica C tradition. Every culture has archaic traditions

[@XrayTheMyth23]

@@christinestephens191 Hence why they're always replaced...

[@rosepetal34]

we like a bit of archaic in the UK

[@marvinromero6718]

@@XrayTheMyth23 didn't you watch the coronation of Japan's emperor? That ceremony is medieval and hasn't changed

[@angieCity90]

@LagiNaLangAko23 sure. Just like living in your moms basement

[@jesusmarywillsaveyou]

2:22 till 2:34 was a great explanation. Makes sense.

[@chichan9013]

I see Captain Jack Sparrow wearing this.

[@permanentlyexhausted4352]

I got a Great Big Story and right before I watched the video Haha nice

[@reilustra0]

It is cultural for a group of individuals. I do respect. Hope you guys respect my tattoos someday. If you already do I apologize for my preconception.

[@lorrieharkey3383]

I've actually always wondered. And now I know.

[@mrpizzacat8273]

I still don’t know why these are still a thing

[@kokadosh8763]

Tradition, I guess.

[@bruh-px3qp]

Mr PizzaCat cause they’re fucking cool

[@italiansoldierfromww2460]

@Cdc9877 how so?

[@tofoowaifu]

I used to watch a lot of Cantonese dramas with my mom when I was little, I have always wonder why lawyers wear white wigs. Now I know why and how it made. Fascinating.

[@danny652]

So basically y’all wearing expensive horse weaves

[@lynnkaminari]

Lol I just got ur ad b4 the video 😂

[@crumpled6031]

I find wigs a little tight, they lack a certain wig-gle room. Thank you for you time ladies an gentlemen Goodbye and good night

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic1636]

No

[@SewerRat01]

Crumpled get outta here

[@badlittlewolf2606]

When you get a great big story ad on a great big story video

[@jaddenmp]

I always thought it was a "mop" on their head or towels rolled up 😂

[@kqmad]

I got a great big story ad watching great big story

[@PumpkinPails]

They look gross and uncomfortable. Like wearing one of those cheap striped rugs you find in a Chinese dollar store.

[@dios5618]

Well, tradition is tradition

[@Water.Purification.Specialist]

Couldn't have put it better.

[@jennifermariemartinezherro3360]

I'd love a full fitted, dark black hair coat with a pullover hood! Thanks :-)

[@nightfury1591]

Why do courts in the UK wear wigs? Maybe in other countries also do the same thing, but I'm curious, why wear a wig like that?

[@georgeabraham9771]

Mainly tradition

[@Mp3tjuh]

Mike Hock That still doesn’t answer why.

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

Now I need a hugbees version