In the wake of the controversial burkini ban that implemented across some French towns, people are calling for Speedos to be prohibited too.

Those calling for the ban are confused as to why the swimwear is allowed to be worn on the beach when burkinis are not. Some have even called the swimming trunks "offensive".

On Thursday, The Mideast Beast, a satirical Middle East news site, reported that Muslim women were demanding the criminalisation of fat, white men in Speedos in jest but, it appears calls from the wider public very much exist.

Speedos are worn by most men in France - and are often a requirement should you want to visit a public pool - allegedly for hygiene reasons.