Clever People Who Got Their Way Without Technically Breaking Any Rules

These UPS workers were told that wearing shorts was no longer allowed by working employees, so they decided to wear something different. Instead of shorts, they opted for skorts, which are almost as comfortable and as close as it gets to the banned clothing item. They were so proud of their move that they decided to show off their brand-new outfits in this picture. Good for them; it’s well deserved.

Protesting in Russia can lead to severe punishment, so these protesters turned to a paintbrush and easel to have their voices heard. Any authority passing by would probably think this group was doing nothing more than making art, which is why this form of protest was such a great idea. And even if the officers quickly realized what was happening, there were technically no rules broken. It’s sad these civilians must resort to this, but they found a genius loophole!

These people were determined to decorate their house for pride even though the Home Owner’s Association didn’t want to allow it. Putting out flags was banned, so they found a way to make their house the brightest on the block by bending the rules. They managed to put rainbow lights all around the perimeter of their home instead of flags which actually look way better than any flag ever could.

Everyone in New York City knows that dogs have been banned from riding the subways unless they can fit into a bag, and this man has a big dog who wouldn’t be able to fit inside any normal-sized bag. He managed to bend the rules by finding the most oversized one and putting his pup inside of it, who seemed pretty happy to be able to ride the subway again.

We’re hoping this joke got him a date since this was probably the most clever comeback we could think of. A woman told this guy that she only goes out with men six feet tall or more, so he sent her this picture. He took what she said quite literally and made it look like he had six more legs and feet while hoping that would score him a night out.

Women aren’t allowed to enter this sports stadium that is located in Iran due to super strict laws and regulations. But this woman figured out an ingenious way to enjoy the game just as much as the men inside the stadium. She could almost see everything from behind the fence, and it seemed like she was having a great time even though she had to look through the holes.

The people living in this house were told they would have to pay a hefty fine if they kept their trash cans visible. So, they came up with the most genius solution to the problem while making a thunderous statement. They built the tiniest fence, which barely covers up their trashcans, but whatever they did thoroughly got the job done since they’re officially invisible from the front of the house. And that’s not all.

This writer was determined to complete his book while working a cashier job, and the rules couldn’t stop him. Paper or notebooks weren’t allowed, so he decided to be innovative while reducing waste. He grabbed all the receipts he could find and wrote down portions of his book whenever possible. He gathered enough receipts to almost write an entire story before being able to turn it into the real thing.

As you can tell, this smart dog is a very good boy and managed to follow his parents’ rules while still being able to have his stick. He was able to find a way to get the best of both worlds, and while he’s lying inside, the stick technically isn’t. Based on this picture, we’re guessing that mom and dad were super proud of their dog, especially since they didn’t have any messes to clean.

People were thrilled when they saw a local advertisement selling a solar-powered clothes dryer, but that thrill didn’t last long. Disappointment quickly started to kick in when they opened up the package in the mail, only to find something unexpected. They were given nothing more than a clothing line, which technically isn’t a scam if you think about it. We’re pretty sure that the salesman would likely also agree with that statement.

Photography was banned from this art gallery to protect the quality of the paintings showcased there. But this woman really wanted to be able to remember the paintings she was viewing and loved, so she decided to replicate one of them herself. Clearly, she’s a very talented artist. And it seems like she became another piece of art for lucky visitors to admire. Honestly, the museum should consider hiring her.

Belarus decided they wanted to ban democratic flags, and anyone raising them would have to suffer consequences. To avoid that, citizens in the country still found a way to show their political affiliations without technically breaking any rules and regulations. Since laundry has to be hung and dried anyway, why not unite by hanging them in democratic colors? Truthfully, the idea is genius if you really think about it.

The teacher in this picture had some serious specifications regarding how his students should write their papers, as teachers usually do. So, this student decided to play a little joke since he didn’t tell them that they needed to use paper as opposed to anything else. He used that to his advantage and printed the entire thing on a t-shirt before submitting it as his final assignment for the class.

What you’re looking at in this picture is the modern-day version of playing outside. It’s probably a lot different than your version while you were growing up since the digital age has kind of taken over at this point. Kids are a lot less active these days, which is probably why this boy’s parents wanted him to play outside a bit. So, he simply stretched his console out the window and decided to game under the sun.

This life hack might be the one you were looking for since we’re guessing this could seriously come in handy for all the parents out there. She tricked her son into thinking that whatever he was drinking was actually a delicious can of soda when in reality, he was sucking down on some medicine to help him feel better. It was a brilliant tactic, mainly because most kids put up a fight when it came to taking their medication.

The hungry boy here couldn’t watch his parents feed the ducks any longer, so he thought becoming one would be a good idea. Even though climbing into the lake meant he would get wet, he still made his way into the water to ensure he wouldn’t be left out of whatever was going on there. But the only thing that happened was that the ducks were too scared to stick around.

Since his parents couldn’t find the correct numbered candles for his birthday, they accidentally celebrated the big ninety-three. Well, not really, but it sure seems like that’s the case since it’s what’s written on the cake. Nine and three were the only candles they were able to find, so that’s what they used. But for those of us who know our multiplication tables, we see a whole different number there.

Satellite dishes are banned from this apartment complex, so renters cannot install one that would be visible from the outside. But no one wants a satellite dish inside. So these people broke the rules but painted the dish so that it blended with the brick wall. The good thing about this is that nobody would really notice that there was even a satellite dish hanging out there unless they were standing super close to it.

We can probably all agree that the best part about grade school is the dress-up days and holidays that seem to happen monthly. Some kids might not be into wearing costumes, while others use the day to their comedic advantage to have a bit of fun. We’re guessing that’s what the kid in the wig thought when he went to school in a 1770s colonial outfit for a ’70s celebration.

This student was happy when they learned they were allowed to bring notes to their exam. The only rule given to them was that the paper was only allowed to have one side. To make the best out of their notes, they found this technically single-sided and super-long piece. We’re hoping their test was a success and the teacher only had positive things to say about this life hack.

The person that sleeps in this room still lives with their parents, and their mom said that any flag was allowed on the wall as long as it had nothing to do with LGBT pride. They managed to slowly work their way around that rule by hanging up hundreds of different flags in the pattern of a rainbow. The total amount went over two hundred and looks both incredible and unique.

It might look like the cat in this picture is happily sitting on his dad, but it took quite some thinking and a few life hacks for them to get to that point. Of course, cats love boxes, which is why this man used that to his advantage. All he had to do was put one on his lap, which eventually lured the furry guy into the box, and suddenly, they were spending some quality time together.

Finding parking spots in any city can come with its struggles, so this driver decided that they had to bend the rules a bit to make it work. The sign says that the spot is for “green vehicles only,” and they weren’t breaking any laws when they pulled into it. As you can tell, the car’s color is as green as it gets, which means that they’re technically correct.

Fans at this ice hockey game in the Czech Republic were told they had to remove the Ukrainian flag they held up during the championships. So, they showed their support differently yet somewhat similarly. Instead of traditional Ukrainian colors, they wrote them with literal words but still got the point across fairly well. It was easy for these fans to protest the invasion while ensuring they didn’t get in trouble.

The cat that seems like it’s hanging on for dear life on this chair is basically doing just that since they’re not allowed to stand on the table. Apparently, their goal is nothing more than to get attention since they always seem to jump onto the chair when everyone is busy eating. It’s a really smart begging tactic that may or may not be successful at times.

This German Shepard wasn’t always so aware of his size since he used to always put his paws on the screen, which probably caused some damage at some point. That’s why his parents made it known that he wasn’t allowed to do it anymore, and it seems like he does a really great job at following the rule. Due to the no-paws policy, he usually crouches in front of the door while ensuring he gets the best view.

This cat is named Roxy, and she’s not allowed to be on the counter when her parents are around, but that doesn’t stop her from getting comfortable. She fully knows that the only proper place for a cat to sit around there would be the barstool. So, she thinks that placing a singular paw on it distracts mom and dad from the fact that the rest of her body is on the counter.

There might be a specific reference here between Doritos and Glasgow, but the only thing catching our attention is the fact that the chip did an excellent job as a pointer. Usually, that’s what fingers are for, but this tasty snack worked just as well, if not better. Especially since it seems like Glasgow is super tiny and hard to see on the map, so we’re guessing he grabbed the best pointer he could find.

A brilliant idea rushed through this guy’s head after he stained his shirt w was drinking beer. He wanted to save it somehow, so he grabbed a black marker and made the stains look like islands. The end result was a fancy t-shirt that looked like it came out of a souvenir shop from an island somewhere in the world. It also created the perfect photo opportunity for so many different reasons.

Bikes are made for riding, and when this one broke, the nine-year-old who owns it thought he would devise a way to keep it functioning. There was a broken piece of a lawnmower lying around, so he tied that part to the front of his bike, thinking it would work as well as ever. We’re not sure how long those zip ties can last, so we hope he got a new bike at some point.

It might look like this dog is posing, but she’s actually just pretending not to be guilty since she’s technically not allowed on the couch. According to her, though, she isn’t really doing anything wrong since being on the couch isn’t the same as being on it. Her parents found the whole thing comical, so they took this picture and then happily shared it with the rest of the internet.

The hungry chihuahua here usually has someone around when it’s mealtime, but his sibling was away on that specific day, so his parents had to devise a solution. They grabbed a stuffed animal and made it look like their chihuahua had some company. They weren’t sure if it would work, but they decided to try anyway, and the whole thing ended up being successful while their dog was just as satisfied.

This cute cat showed off his sneaky moves when he crawled into the green lunchbox in the picture. This act was considered sneaky because he knew that being on the counter just wasn’t allowed. That’s why he thought this spot was a safe zone, even though his parents didn’t think that was the case. Although, can you really blame him? It does seem like a comfy spot.

This girl admits that her parents didn’t let her spend too much time playing video games, but that didn’t stop her from actually playing them. She realized that there was a perfect time to play the PS1, and that was when everyone else was sleeping. For hours, she would have fun while making sure that the tv was silent so that nobody could know what she was doing.

This girl’s mother must have laughed super hard when she took this picture as her daughter found a solution to an annoying work rule. She was not allowed to wear ripped jeans, so instead of putting on a different pair of pants, she filled in the gaps with the darkest marker she could find. Truthfully, we doubt that her boss would be able to tell this difference, so this kind of works.