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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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Hey FReeperettes, have any of you ever marry a stray dog?

1 posted on 05/26/2004 10:08:58 AM PDT by carlo3b
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To: carlo3b
(How often has this happened to you?)

What? You mean... like... today...? :)

2 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)
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To: carlo3b

marry = Married... sheesh.. :)


3 posted on 05/26/2004 10:10:19 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b

marry = Married... sheesh.. :)


4 posted on 05/26/2004 10:10:26 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b

Now, now...all cultures are equally valid. ;-)


5 posted on 05/26/2004 10:10:30 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: carlo3b

" she had a tooth rooted to her upper gum, which is considered a bad omen"

This is never good. Not attractive either.


6 posted on 05/26/2004 10:10:45 AM PDT by nuconvert ("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( Azadi baraye Iran)
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To: carlo3b

I've known some bitches in my life but was never inclined to marry any of them. LMAO


7 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)
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To: carlo3b
Girl weds dog

Massachusetts bump.

8 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)
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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.. ... :)
9 posted on 05/26/2004 10:14:42 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b

Dated? yes

Married? no


10 posted on 05/26/2004 10:15:15 AM PDT by gcul
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To: carlo3b
If it wasn't for that evil Gov. Mitt Romney enforcing the out of state marriage laws this would fly in Massachusetts.
11 posted on 05/26/2004 10:15:36 AM PDT by lonerepubinma
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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.


12 posted on 05/26/2004 10:16:16 AM PDT by spoiler2
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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!


13 posted on 05/26/2004 10:16:33 AM PDT by tiamat ("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno-World!")
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To: gcul

Dated? yes


I hate when that happens..


14 posted on 05/26/2004 10:16:37 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b; martin_fierro; mikrofon
A nine-year-old tribal girl in eastern India has married a stray dog. . . .

Ah, now it all becomes clear!

Snoop Dogg files for divorce

15 posted on 05/26/2004 10:17:19 AM PDT by Charles Henrickson (Dog tag line.)
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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?


16 posted on 05/26/2004 10:17:21 AM PDT by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
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To: tiamat

Getting hit from all directions lately.. the least of which.. Viruses in the nose and puter.. Good to see you too.. :)


17 posted on 05/26/2004 10:19:09 AM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b

LOL


18 posted on 05/26/2004 10:19:45 AM PDT by nuconvert ("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( Azadi baraye Iran)
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To: carlo3b; Canticle_of_Deborah

I hate it when that happens.


19 posted on 05/26/2004 10:19:47 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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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.

20 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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