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Girl weds dog to break 'evil spell'..(How often has this happened to you?)
BBC news ^
| May 26 2004
| BBC news
Posted on 05/26/2004 10:08:57 AM PDT by carlo3b
Girl weds dog to break 'evil spell'A nine-year-old tribal girl in eastern India has married a stray dog as part of a ritual to ward off an "evil spell" on her, Indian newspapers have reported.
The girl, Karnamoni Handsa, had to be married quickly because she had a tooth rooted to her upper gum, which is considered a bad omen by her Santhal tribe in the remote village of Khanyhan, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Calcutta. (9,243 miles from BOSTON)
"Members of the village jury asked us to get her married to a dog or to face the bad omen," the girl's father was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. The tribe elders said the marriage would not affect the girl's life, and that she would be free to marry again later and did not need to divorce the dog. "It will not spoil her future. We will marry her off to eligible bachelor when she grows up," the girl's mother told AFP.
'No regret' The wedding - which took place on 11 June - was attended by more than 100 guests, who danced to the beating of drums and drank home-made liquor. "I have no regret in marrying the dog Bacchan. I am fond of the dog who moves around our locality," the girl told the AFP. "Bacchan is a stray dog who survives on left-overs. I will take care of the dog," she added.
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KEYWORDS: humor; husbands; indoordog; men; menasdogs; outdoordog; soiwedanaxemurderer
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Hey FReeperettes, have any of you ever marry a stray dog?
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:08:58 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
To: carlo3b
(How often has this happened to you?) What? You mean... like... today...? :)
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:10:19 AM PDT
by
KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
(I feel more and more like a revolted Charlton Heston, witnessing ape society for the very first time)
To: carlo3b
marry = Married... sheesh.. :)
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:10:19 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
(http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
To: carlo3b
marry = Married... sheesh.. :)
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:10:26 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
(http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
To: carlo3b
Now, now...all cultures are equally valid. ;-)
To: carlo3b
" she had a tooth rooted to her upper gum, which is considered a bad omen"
This is never good. Not attractive either.
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:10:45 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( Azadi baraye Iran)
To: carlo3b
I've known some bitches in my life but was never inclined to marry any of them. LMAO
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:13:28 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
To: carlo3b
Girl weds dog Massachusetts bump.
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:14:19 AM PDT
by
A. Pole
("Stating the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." George Orwell)
To: nuconvert
This may not be as stupid as it sounds at first blush.. WIFE #2, I married a dentist... perhaps I could have done better... developing.. ... :)
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:14:42 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
(http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
To: carlo3b
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:15:15 AM PDT
by
gcul
To: carlo3b
If it wasn't for that evil Gov. Mitt Romney enforcing the out of state marriage laws this would fly in Massachusetts.
To: nuconvert
I'm sure we're all interested to read the final chapter of this story, where the tooth 'recedes' back into it's correct position,now that the 'correct' mystical forces have been administered.
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:16:16 AM PDT
by
spoiler2
To: carlo3b
I'm sure it's legal in Massachusetts!
( Not that there's anything WRONG with it! LOL! )
Hey!
You!
Where you been, Chef? I haven't seen you in forever. Missed ya!
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:16:33 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno-World!")
To: gcul
Dated? yes
I hate when that happens..
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:16:37 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
(http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
To: carlo3b; martin_fierro; mikrofon
To: carlo3b
Will she feel betrayed and get a divorce when the dog, I assume it's not neutered, strays and perhaps goes off and doesn't return?
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:17:21 AM PDT
by
lilylangtree
(Veni, Vidi, Vici)
To: tiamat
Getting hit from all directions lately.. the least of which.. Viruses in the nose and puter.. Good to see you too.. :)
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:19:09 AM PDT
by
carlo3b
(http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
To: carlo3b
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:19:45 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( Azadi baraye Iran)
To: carlo3b; Canticle_of_Deborah
I hate it when that happens.
To: carlo3b
The wedding - which took place on 11 June - was attended by more than 100 guests, who danced to the beating of drums and drank home-made liquor. ...if this sounds like your wedding...you might be a redneck.
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posted on
05/26/2004 10:19:54 AM PDT
by
RichInOC
(...good thing I didn't make any jokes about the happy couple doing it doggie style...oops....)
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