Some people go through life to the beat of their own drum. Some people have ideas that are far more chaotic than others' ideas. Some people act before they think, and they do not think about the consequences of their actions. These kinds of people are the ones making big headlines and causing local ruckus across town.

The term 'mad lads' is derived from British slang and is used throughout the world to describe a certain kind of person, one who does not care about much of anything. Some mad lads are worse than others. Some only break mild rules and play small, yet evil pranks. Other mad lads break laws and wreak havoc wherever they go.

Mad lads come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be found all around the world doing just about anything imaginable. Here are 30 mad lads who did things their own way, regardless of what others thought about it.