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Boy marries Dog to ward off Tigers. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29259293/)

Indian boy marries dog to ward off tiger attacks
Dad: 'It will overcome any curse that might fall on the child as well on us'

updated 7:29 a.m. HT, Wed., Feb. 18, 2009
BHUBANESWAR, India - An infant boy was married off to his neighbors' dog in eastern India by villagers who said it will stop the groom from being killed by wild animals, officials and witnesses said Wednesday.

Around 150 tribespeople performed the ritual recently in a hamlet in the state of Orissa's Jajpur district after the boy, who is under two years old, grew a tooth on his upper gum.

The Munda tribe see such a growth in young children as a bad omen and believe it makes them prone to attacks by tigers and another animals. The tribal god will bless the child and ward off evil spirits after the marriage.

"We performed the marriage because it will overcome any curse that might fall on the child as well on us," the boy's father, Sanarumala Munda, was quoted as saying by a local newspaper.

The groom, Sagula, was carried by his family in procession to the village temple, where a priest solemnized the marriage between Sagula and his bride Jyoti by chanting Sanskrit hymns, a witness said.

The villagers then ate a feast with rich food and alcohol to celebrate.

The dog belongs to the groom's neighbors and was set free to roam around the area after the ceremony. No dowry was exchanged, the witness said, and the boy will still be able to marry a human bride in the future without filing for divorce.

Indian law does not recognize weddings between people and animals, but the ritual survives in rural and tribal areas of the country where millions are illiterate.

*is speechless*

(I want a reward from refraining from wanton mysogyny.)

Oh man. When I first saw the thread title I thought it was about my first marriage.

....man, I thought this thread was going to be so much more interesting.

Maaaan, I wish people would start saying 'oh womaaaan', that would sound cooler, I think.

"toddler marries dog"

nsg: *yawn*

'Boy marries bitch to ward off pussy.' Ah, the names change but the story remains the same.

Clearly they haven't heard about that rock that wards off tigers.

Oh woman, that kid is going to be such a young widower. I hope he'll be able to find another bitch before he hits his pre-teens.

"toddler marries dog"

nsg: *yawn*

lol! Kinda speaks volumes about what shocks us doesn't it?

Hey, a dog is a man's best friend....

'Boy marries bitch to ward off pussy.' Ah, the names change but the story remains the same.

... that's a much better title. :hail:

Roflmfao!

'Boy Marries Best Friend"

'Boy Marries Best Friend"

We should all be so lucky. *nods*

OTOH, it would suck if your wife had fleas.

We should all be so lucky. *nods*

OTOH, it would suck if your wife had fleas.

*sings* My wife has fleas. They bite her knees.

Did the bitch consent or was it a forced marriage?

Did the bitch consent or was it a forced marriage?

And did the bitch wear white?

I know that bitch. She had NO business wearing white.

Did the bitch consent or was it a forced marriage?

Well, bitches can't consent legally in most countries, I'm not sure about India.

Let's just hope they don't try to consummate it.

They have been doing this for years in Norfolk and there hasn't been a single tiger attack in all that time

All I can say is that it makes me think of Kipling's "White Man's Burden". Thank goodness that the English semi-civilized India. You hear of the wierdest most backward shit coming out of that area.

Children getting married, people getting married to animals... Isn't this what the crazy people said would happen if gay marriage was legalized?

All I can say is that it makes me think of Kipling's "White Man's Burden". Thank goodness that the English semi-civilized India. You hear of the wierdest most backward shit coming out of that area.

White people rule! Indians drool!

They have been doing this for years in Norfolk and there hasn't been a single tiger attack in all that time

:eek:

You... Mean... IT WORKS!!!

White people rule! Indians drool!

I dont know that I would go that far, but the whole notion of marrying babies to dogs to ward off tigers is just so backwards that I like the OP am speechless.

I dont know that I would go that far, but the whole notion of marrying babies to dogs to ward off tigers is just so backwards that I like the OP am speechless.

I know, it's amazing the things backwards societies will do. Like, I hear, some places, they pray using beads and wear talismans around their neck!

And they sit in a box with another person, seperated by a screen, and tell them all the bad things they did, so that an evil man won't throw them into a fire.

The shit these barbarians come up with, amirite?

I know, it's amazing the things backwards societies will do. Like, I hear, some places, they pray using beads and wear talismans around their neck!

And they sit in a box with another person, seperated by a screen, and tell them all the bad things they did, so that an evil man won't throw them into a fire.

The shit these barbarians come up with, amirite?

Right on. High five!

Right on. High five!

*shrug* so much for your "civilizing" English.

SEE! SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ALLOW THE GAYS TO MARRY!!!


Oh wait that wasn't here. Ahh never mind......

Meanwhile, how did they know what I call my girlfriend?

Erm...I mean...never mind.

Meanwhile, how did they know what I call my girlfriend?

Erm...I mean...never mind.

it's not what you call her. it's whether you take her to a Gyno or a Vetenarian. :p

*shrug* so much for your "civilizing" English.

English do not as a rule do those things. I guess the Catholic ones do. Even the Catholics did not burn people alive for religious reasons though. Oh wait! They did! Catholics and Indians are both savages. That is the cruelest way to kill someone.

At least Catholics dont marry babies to doggies. It would be a pretty cute marriage ceremony though. Puppies and babies!

Meanwhile, how did they know what I call my girlfriend?

Erm...I mean...never mind.

Maybe they were looking at NSG one of the last 47 times you did so? ;)

I hear she likes it ruff.

:eek:

You... Mean... IT WORKS!!!

It also drastically reduces the number of stampeding elephants.

Well, hopefully the marriage works and the boy isn't killed by tigers.

Meanwhile, how did they know what I call my girlfriend?

Erm...I mean...never mind.

I thought you called her it?

Maybe they were looking at NSG one of the last 47 times you did so? ;)

Bitch, please

Hey he's coming out ahead...most guys don't find out she's a bitch until after the wedding.

I hear she likes it ruff.

I think this entry wins the thread.

....man, I thought this thread was going to be so much more interesting.

I was anticipating a picture of a latex clad bride and groom

Why not cut out the middleman and just marry a tiger?

Boy marries Dog to ward off Tigers. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29259293/)



*is speechless*

Well shit, looks like they decided that the plan waiting for gay rights to come through before proceding was taking to long.

I hear she likes it ruff.

Can somebody say "Celebrity Jeopardy Quote"?

Well shit, looks like they decided that the plan waiting for gay rights to come through before proceding was taking to long.

I would agree... if it was a male dog. :p

*Is trying desperately to stop self from making comments about ignorant tribesmen*

*Is trying desperately to stop self from making comments about ignorant tribesmen*
Don't fight it... Give in... never underestimate the power of the dark side of the... *cough*

sorry... what was I saying?

That's an odd little tradition.

'Boy Marries Best Friend"

If I were to get married I'd hope it was to my best friend.

I am going to assume that this is more along the line of the child being given the dog as a protective 'spirit animal' or some sort of totem animal instead of an actual spouse. At least that's what I hope the truth is, the alternative is abnormal.

Children getting married, people getting married to animals... Isn't this what the crazy people said would happen if gay marriage was legalized?
Annnnd, is there gay marriage in India?
Inquiring minds want to know.

I know, it's amazing the things backwards societies will do. Like, I hear, some places, they pray using beads and wear talismans around their neck!

And they sit in a box with another person, seperated by a screen, and tell them all the bad things they did, so that an evil man won't throw them into a fire.

The shit these barbarians come up with, amirite?
And don't forget the ritual cannibalism. Eating the flesh drinking the blood of your leader.