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

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?

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

It looks more like a hairy hat rather than a wig

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

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

Imagine how boss they would have looked in some lace frontals

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

The ministry of silly hats.

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

Plot twist: the wig is wearing the judge

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!

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

2:24 dang the way he walks tho

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.

Wait. Courts actually still wear this to this day?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ❤

What if you're allergic to horse hair?

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 🤣

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

Our lawyers in Nigeria still wear this till this day.

“Battle Ready” 😂🤣😂🤣

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??

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.

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

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

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

The illegal wigs have way more flow

I love traditions .

I am so in loved with ENGLAND'S ANTIQUITY ❤

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.

Is this where they shot scenes for Kingsman?

I was dying laughing when I realized they still wore these

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

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

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

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

Imagine if wigs like this came into mainstream fashion again

you can defend it all you want... it's fucking silly looking. What if doctor's dressed up as wedding gowns just because "it's history"? Just because something is historic doesnt mean it's a good idea.

If I ever have to defend myself in one of those courts I will go dressed as a pirate.

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

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

If legal wigs look like this I can only wonder what horrors a illegal wig would resemble

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

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

"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!

I come from the culture where you wear an entire mythical bird on your head.

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

Who else read it as “legal wings”

I remember that one SpongeBob episode where he found a fancy wig from a rock band

I love the barrister's proud face and walk.

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

The British, Keeping snootiness alive for 900 years and counting

RIGHT of PASSAGE ! Poppycock. I could give a ten page reason but suffice it to say, poppycock is the most gentle expression I could think of.

Cosplaying during each trial lol

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

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

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

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

So basically y’all wearing expensive horse weaves

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.

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

This guys talking about putting on wigs is 100% me talking about trying on my costume for plays and musicals for the first time

This is so stupid but I love it lmao 😂

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

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.

The look of 2:13 "I'm about to end this guy career"

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

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

Her : I like rebel men Him : *wears an illegal wig for the British court*

I used to think that's how you became a judge getting hair like that

But why though? It seems really archaic to make

But what if you’re gay? Are you required to always wear the “Full Bottom” wig? Asking for a friend.....

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

The wig is to cover the bald which will improve self-esteem. Big help.

I see Captain Jack Sparrow wearing this.

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

80% of the comment section : "hahaha lol I'd literally die if I was in a British court! So stupid and old ewww!" I honestly don't see the problem with them and I don't find them amusing, it's just clothing. There's nothing wrong with tradition, it's what defines us. Without it, life would be really boring and everyone would be the same.

Lol I just got ur ad b4 the video 😂

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