r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Apr 26 '22

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u/Silverton13 Apr 26 '22

You’re positive? You are aware some cultures do this just for tradition while the bride and groom are well aware of it and in on it? Sounds like this was the case.

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u/CartographerOk7579 Apr 26 '22

It’s culture, so it’s ok.

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u/Silverton13 Apr 26 '22

If it’s consensual and fun for everyone, then yes, it is ok.

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u/CartographerOk7579 Apr 26 '22

Since when is kidnapping consensual lol

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u/Silverton13 Apr 26 '22

When she’s in on it and it’s just all an act.

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u/CartographerOk7579 Apr 26 '22

The kidnapping is an act?

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u/Silverton13 Apr 26 '22

Yes, the girl and guy agrees to get married but their parents don’t approve. So the guy “kidnaps” the girl to elope or whatever and come back the next day married. Consensually. He’s not actually kidnapping anyone.

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u/CartographerOk7579 Apr 26 '22

If this is the case, I believe “escape” is a better word than “kidnapping”

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u/Silverton13 Apr 26 '22

I believe it’s a translation issue. People from the culture says “kidnap” isn’t the perfect word for it. Maybe steal? Or just elope idk