Posted on 01/23/2008 1:23:48 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy
Given that she describes herself as a human pet and is happy to walk around on a lead Tasha Maltby is used to odd looks and even odder remarks.
But nothing had prepared her for the reaction of the bus driver who allegedly told the self-styled Goth and her boyfriend: "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on."
Miss Maltby and her fiance Dani Graves were so angered they have complained to the bus company of being "victimised".
"It is definitely discrimination, almost like a hate crime," 19-year-old Miss Maltby said yesterday.
The music technology student had this defence of her lifestyle.
"I am a pet, I generally act animal like and I lead a really easy life," she said.
"I don't cook or clean and I don't go anywhere without Dani. It might seem strange but it makes us both happy. It's my culture and my choice. It isn't hurting anyone."
The bus driver, however, has obviously not been listening.
He has repeatedly refused to allow Mr Graves, 25, and his "pet" on to his bus in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
Last month, with Miss Maltby on a leash as usual, the couple tried to board a bus at the bus station.
The driver, who was off duty, was standing near the door.
Mr Graves alleged: "He shoved me off the bus. He called us freaks and he called Tasha a dog.
"He said, 'We don't let freaks and dogs like you on'.
"He basically grabbed my T-shirt and slammed me backwards.
"I got a bit angry and called him a fascist pig."
In a separate incident, police were called when the driver, who has not been named, refused to allow other passengers on board after the couple ignored his orders and sat down.
The couple, who live on benefits in a council house and plan to start a family, have been friends for years.
They started going out together in July and became engaged in November.
Paul Adcock, of bus company Arriva Yorkshire, said: "We take any allegations of discrimination seriously.
"Mr Graves has already contacted us directly and as soon as our investigation has concluded we will inform him of the outcome."
She is the problem.
Mr. Graves and his "pet" are mighty kooky, but they seem a good deal saner than the bus driver.
Also, These two don't look like they could sack Rome. They probably wouldn't want to since it has already been done in 410 and I'm sure they are expressing their individuality.
That’d definitely be worth seeing.
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So my question would be: Has this guy committed bestiality with his “pet”?
Get rid of the freaky guy and the leash, and I’d hit it.
Pets are generally NOT allowed on buses, except for service animals such as seeing-eye dogs.
OMG. Does he get embarassed when she, you know, umm, licks herself in public? I don’t see Mr. New Age carrying any garbage bag, oh that’s right no thin plastics.
sorry gotta go. veal. try it.
>> Mr. Graves and his “pet” are mighty kooky, but they seem a good deal saner than the bus driver.
A good point.
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I'd imagine his "pet" services him ...
>> Does he get embarassed when she, you know, umm, licks herself in public?
That, also, might be worth seeing.
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Those silly coffin kids.
Well, it's not like she has balls or anything ... (that we know of...)
Chavs wear plaid. A goth putting on chav colors would get a beating.
At least he ain’t wearing no towel on his head, and she ain’t in a burqa.
HAHAH!!!LOL
Definitely freaks. He should be neutered. Like his coat, though.
No. Tasha isn’t “animal-like”. Tasha is LAZY. - There. I said it and I’ll waste very little more electronic ink on these two deadbeat kids . . except to say, I give this parasitic “relationship” . . oh, maybe a year, maybe six months . . . It would be interesting to see where they are in ten years . . probably the White House by the time Billious and Hillarious get through with it . .
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