
Joseph Guiso, a resident of Toowoomba, Australia, held a beautiful wedding ceremony in Laurel Bank Park November 30 with his friends and family. The weird part is… his newlywed spouse is a goggie.
Yes, you read that right. Guiso married his five-year-old labrador Honey, who you can see above rocking the beautiful veil.
“You’re my best friend and you make every part of my day better,” Guiso said to his bride during his vows. Guiso insisted that there is absolutely nothing sexual about his marriage and that his love for Honey is completely platonic. He also told members of the press that he got the idea when he and Honey were walking in the park and crossed paths with a wedding ceremony.
“I said that could be us,” Guiso said. “She didn’t say anything so I took that as a yes.”
The whole thing seems really… strange. What do you think, hotdogs? Let us know your thoughts on this very unique matrimony in the comments!
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As long as he doesn’t consumate the marriage.
You kidding? With that frigid bit– oops. Never mind…
That was funny until I looked at your name.
Life will be ruff from now on
As if the dog even understands…
That is just weird!
Did anyone ask the dog if she wanted to marry that sad b*st*rd?
This whole thing comes as no surprise to those of us who know and avoid Toowoomba.
I hope they’ll both be very happy.
One word “EWWWWWWWWW”
No, Australia I would think it’s more like “Ewwwwwe!”
If that’s your attempt at trying to make a sheep joke, that would be New Zealand, not Australia.
He also made the same culturally-confused joke further down. Double the fail.
Um i think you are thinking New Zealand if you are suggesting a sheep
just wrong
I hope a prank like this is not misinterpreted by the folks against gay marriage. I have heard them say, “A man marrying a man? What’s next, a man marrying a…” [insert name of animal or inanimate object here]
Exactly. This is what I fear. Is it an actual, legal, marriage, or did they simply have the ceremony? The counter-argument is that a dog doesn’t have a legal standing, and is unable to sign a marriage certificate. If they’ve found a way around this, they’ve set us back, and I’m pissed. >=/
I know this is going to be brought up though. The anti-gay people are going to jump all over this. *sighs*
The anti-gay people will jump over anything claiming that it’s a reason homosexuality is wrong. Doesn’t matter what it is.
On another note, perhaps fewer people would have a problem with homosexuality if it was not flaunted in people’s face. You don’t see straight pride parades after all.
Only a heterosexual person would say that homosexuality is flaunted. And give pride parades as an example, which are usually done in gay-neighborhoods anyway. If you grew up gay, you would realize that heterosexuality is really what is flaunted. Every commercial with a husband and wife, men and women holding hands in the street, even just the other day I got an invitation to a wedding! Can you believe that? I don’t flaunt my homosexuality like that! It’s an outrage, I tell ya!
So…you object to vows of love and fidelity because such vows flaunt heterosexuality? Not quite seeing the argument here.
Facetious-look it u Lila.
Grrr
*up
The earlier comment claimed that “fewer people would have a problem with homosexuality if it was not flaunted in people’s face. You don’t see straight pride parades after all.”
Inviting people to a heterosexual wedding is flaunting heterosexuality more that a parade could. So the argument that heterosexuals don’t flaunt their sexuality is false.
The reason heterosexuals don’t have Straight Pride parades is that most parades are heterosexual parades. Most people on TV and in movies are heterosexual. Heterosexual is the norm. The norm never needs special support because it has de facto support.
I for one, am absolutely sick and tired of the way that heterosexuality is constantly flaunted and portrayed as “normal” on TV. You cannot turn on the set these days, it seems, without a man embracing a woman, at the very least. Almost every day I seem to come across a bedroom scene where the man and woman are quite obviously being portrayed as having a sexual relationship, and this is often on TV at a time when children might see it! I for one do not wish to see my grandchildren being “turned” into heterosexuals by this disgusting behaviour. IT ought to be banned by law!
Heterosexuality is the norm. Always has been, always will. You are asking society to change all it’s mores’ for a lifestyle that is NOT accepted by 90% of society. You can scream all you want, raise the roof all you want, fight all you want. Homosexuality will never be the norm. Period. End of story, Amen.
Well, sorry carmjoy; it turns out there’s more than 10% of the population that feels that homosexuality is OK. Get off your high horse. As a Christian, you sicken me by using “Amen” like that. Don’t use a 5,000+ year-old book to justify your ignorance.
Not sure if carmjoy meant it this way, but in his defense “norm” does not mean “right.” Personally I think that there is absolutely nothing wrong with homosexuality, but he’s right– heterosexuality is the norm. And it might always be, not because it’s not accepted by 90% of society, but rather because more than half are heterosexual (now, anyway). And I also don’t think that he meant “Amen” as holier than thou art, either. It’s another way of saying “period, end of story.” I’m not saying it’s right, I’d just hate to see a huge argument blow up over it. My inbox wouldn’t be able to take it.
I would love to say,how come after so many thousands of years gone by….it’s now that suddenly people are fighting for homosexuality?Why didn’t the previous generations enforce this as a way of life?
Dogs and cats,all animals mate with d opposite sex….
We should learn from them rather than sink lower beyond ants.
Homosexuality is a disease,a grave sickness……Homosexuals needs help,a kind of deliverance to free them from the shackles of the devil……..And however long they lobby for this grave evil to be accepted in the society,however much they fight…..the truth still remains that it’s a grave evil in the sight of God and mankind…..
Yes you do. They’re called Gun & Knife shows. ;D
I suppose a fair number of anti-gay people are agenda-motivated and sub-intelligent, but to be fair, that really just puts them on the same level as most of the world. The actual reason why, for example, the Catholic church claims homosexuality is wrong is massively, massively important, and has, if you will excuse a religious reference, eternal consequences–if you believe in that sort of thing.
I’m not trying to argue anything, I’m just saying–know what you’re arguing against before you start to argue.
Yes, Lila, but why am I supposed to bow to their whims if I do not share their beliefs? Just because catholic people (for example but this could apply to any religion) believe in something does not mean that everybody else does or needs to follow their rules.
If you have it, flaunt it.
The sad and enticing thing about slippery slope arguments is…well…sometimes people actually slip down them…
I was thinking the same. Last year this was brought up by a Finnish right-wing politician, with these exact words: “Is it now to be feared, that next someone will want to marry his or her beloved little doggie?”
**“A man marrying a man? What’s next, a man marrying a…” [insert name of animal or inanimate object here]**
An anime pillow, perhaps?
Well at least the alimony will be cheap
Don’t bet on it, she looks like a conniving bit — oops. Never mind.
One word: Doofus.
I think as long as there’s no sexual stuff going on, let the guy do what he wants.
i agree
Yeah, I’m not judging. Principally because I can’t be bothered. Better things to get worked up over, you know?
disturbing…
How is that even legal? …kind of disturbing to me
Ummm, that is definitely weird. I think I would have been cooler with a commitment ceremony, something about forever homes and best buds. As it stands, my take on it is ‘eeeeew’.
‘WTF’ comes to mind…
What the heck can be expected from someone, from a place named Toowoomba?
I’m happy that this guy found the one he wants to be with, but still, here in ten years or so, when the dog’s dead, he’ll be looking for someone new and no one will date him because he’ll be known as “That guy who married a dog.” and would any sane girl want to be seen with him? Plus, IT’S A DOG.
Exactly what I was thinking. I hope there’s nothing sexual about this relationship but it’s probably the only kind he’ll ever get again.
“She didn’t say anything so I took that as a yes.”
Wait… what?
Yeah.. That caught my attention, too.
All human females run!!
Or carry self-defense weapons around this guy…
I think that it’s the canine females who have more reason to run from this guy…
Ummmmm… I was sure consent is required to prevent forced marriages. Otherwise I could dope somebody up with rohypnol and they might awaken married to me… ooooo.
This was what disturbed me most. I kind of took this thing as innocent albeit disturbing, since (we hope) there is not sexual stuff going on, but damn… the first thing I thought was “well, great, now I’m f*cked if someone ever gags me.”
i’m sure the dog was very happy to be out in the park w/ her human and all his friends. the ceremony, no doubt, went right over her head.
i love my pets, but i’m certainly not going to anthropomorphize them and do things like that. obviously, if i were to throw a party in honor of my pets, it’d be mainly a fun time for my human friends.
Don’t anthropomorphize animals. They hate that!
*snerk*
heh heh
lolz
I really feel sorry for this guy, reduced to marrying his dog.
That is a gorgeous dog, though
Seriously what the hell? I don’t care if the love is platonic, it’s still wrong.
Wrong, just plain wrong.
He’s from Toowoomba, QLD. Explains it perfectly!!!
Exactly!!! This is normal behaviour for them
Oh, and HI to all my Toowoomba friends
Platonic, my butt! That kiss doesn’t look very platonic to me! Somebody PLEASE hurry and save that dog from that awful human, QUICK!!!
As he’s from Toowoomba, you can bet that various – ahem – *chemical substances* went into the development of this idea.
Well someone needs a real girlfriend. That is just nasty.
umm…I immediatly think WTF then i just think, the dog doesn’t care if its “married” so don’t get mad if she’s cheating on you.
She can do better.
lol
AWESOME!
Yup. Fer sher. XD
Sounds less like someone who loves his dog and more like someone desperate for attention.
that is just wrong dude!
I understand liking your pet so much that you always want to be with them but.. as friends… ? How can you love can animal romanticly. view. Don’t get me wrong, I love my cat. But as a friend, as a pet, as a warm furry bundle of furr who’s always right at my door, meowing for me, each time I come home. You cannot love an animal in a romantic way.
But anyway… I long as he’s not doing anything wrong or bad with his dog, I guess it’s not up to us to decide what others should be doing and not doing.
anyone ever thought it might be a joke?
I’ve had more affection from my pets than I’ve ever had from husbands.
This is funny, the media has taken this out of what it was ment to be.
It was done as a joke, but the media has taken it out of context. And yes I am from Toowoomba and know the people.
ITS AN ATTACK ON THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE!!!!!!!!
what sanctity? marriage isnt sacred anymore
It’s true. Just look at Weddinator.
This is odd yes, but at least he is not Marrying a blow up doll of an anime character (Happened in eastern Asia last year).
XD i remeber that one
“…his love for Honey is completely platonic.” Hm. I’m not sure we’re getting the point of marriage as distinct from other relationships.
thought you had to say “I do” and sign papers! The dog can’t do that, so how can this even be legal, she never consented. The day a female not saying anything=yes is new to me. I can’t get around the whole marrying your dog thing, nothing will change just his sanity.
How can this even be real? I’m thinking it wasn’t really real, just joking around. Or trying too hard to be different. Forever known as the first guy to marry a dog.
my first thought was WTF? Then I had to wonder how funny it is going to be years down the road when he actually meets a human female (as if) and decides he wants to get married and the state says “no way, we show you’re already married” LMAO he’ll hafta get a divorce from his dog….how bizarre!!
To each his own! As long as it’s not sexual I don’t see anything wrong with this. It’s just a funny prank, I think we should support people who obviously really love their goggies!
really odd but could you imagen if he brings any friends he manages to get after this that don’t know him yet to his house and introduses them to his wife O.o;;
Um, when your “wife” has to be held there on a leash…it’s not consensual.
Someday I hope to be married to the man of my dreams, and when that day comes… I hope he makes my leash short and my collar tight.
Dude needs to get out and meet a girl ~~ but now he can’t marry her, he’s already married!!!
And did anybody notice the Nike’s the priest was wearing?
XD oh wow he is wearing some isn’t he
look at the pics! the dude has his dog is on a leash during the wedding…why put your “wife” on a leash??? oh yea, cuz if i was that poor dog, i would be running for the hills!!!! also, when he’s makin out with his dog (EWWW!!!) hes grabbing her head & holding it in place!
the dude is either seriously messed up, obsessed with attention, or such a lonely loser that no girl would ever want 2 date him! not to be harsh, but if you’re gonna marry your dog, you have something wrong with you!
agreed
yes my prediction that humans will all start going insane has finally been proven by this guy. in a few years we will all be marrying stange things both alive and inanimate!!!!! any one fancy a jelly baby?!?! HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA cows…just sayin
a guy actually married his nintendo ds girlfriend…
Hey, if Sue Sylvester can marry herself; more power to this nut job.
So 30 of his friends and family sat by and allowed this? This is either a story taken completely out of context, or the whole lot of them are batty!!
Aw, I think it’s cute! I mean, as long as there isn’t anything sexual going on, he’s just being funny! It was probably just a couple of friends who got together and threw a little party for the dog, and sort of dressed up like they were in a wedding.
Because that 18 year old vicar in nikes and possibly trackies looks legit.
Why insult animals by anthropomorphizing them? They frequently behave better than people! I’m glad I live 3,000 miles away – this guy is a nut case.
Well…if he says it’s not sexual he MUST be telling the truth. I mean it’s not like humans have ever had sex with animals. Oh wait… there was the Happy Hooker and her German Shepherd and others too numerous to mention and that saying “the days when men were boys and sheep were scared”, probably has a basis in fact.
Sad thing will be years down the road when they have a Family and irreconcilable differences. Who will get custody of the puppies?
Uh…puppies?
Seriously, so many people are saying its ok if not sexual. WTF is up with that kind backwards thinking. Sexual acts with animals are gross to most, but very far from uncommon. Someone deciding to take it to the level of marriage is what is abnormal and scary.
well i see that every body is saying this is weird ,i agree but i think if there is nothing sexual as he said and its all just because there are friends ,true good friends ,tha nyes i think its cute because a dog or any other animal will never petrade u and it will always make u happy ….so … happy marrige ???
Suppah freak, suppah freak!
He’s suppah freakay
Ok obviously this is a joke. He loves his dog, geez who doesn’t. I can imagine he sat around with his mates one sunday and after a few beers he said all stuff it I don’t need a girlfriend, chick are in the too hard basket, I’m going to marry the dam dog. I have heard nearly every single one of my friends both male and female at some stage in their life say i don’t need a stupid relationship i have my dog to make me happy. Ok yeah he took it one step further but I’m thinking there had to be beer involved. And as for QLD I’ve seen so much stranger in NSW, VIC, WA, SA and NT so pipe down but as for Toowoomba yes is in its own deluded world there.
Got it in one. How many of us have said “The more [men/women] I meet, the more I like my dog?” Just one step further, with beer.
*rendered speechless*
Though I do have one thought, where were all the anti-abortionist, anti-gay protesters that day? I thought they had a hand in protecting the sancitity of marriage and family?
My guess is that’s exactly who pulled this off- of course I am paranoid, but hey.
You’d be surprised how rarely we get crap like that happening in Australia.
Considering that this looks like a prank (look at the age of the ‘priest’) and at best, is a few guys who have got in suits and gone to the local park to hold a fake ceremony (the marriage is not legal) the ‘antis’ wouldn’t have even known.
At least it’s a living thing, unlike what some Japanese dudes did… As long as this is just platonic love (as in a loving owner and his pet), there might be nothing wrong with it.
There’s worse things to get upset over, the guy just loves his dog. It looks to me like it was just a silly idea that got some press because nothing more interesting happened that day. I sincerely doubt the laws of Australia are so different that you can marry an animal down there, so it was very likely not legally binding. A couple years ago a woman married a dolphin, so this isn’t even a first for quirky news stories.
I can’t even believe this is considered ‘legal’ by any means. First off, the officiant looks like he’s 17 and playing dress up. For that matter, so do the ‘groom’ and ‘bride.’ Secondly, it has to be a joke because a being that cannot say YES or I DO in an understandable language makes this sham of a marriage null. Thirdly, I completely agree with DAVE that this could spin new moronic ideas out of hand and cause more of a ruckus. Seriously, people? I really do hope this is a prank.
What were their honeymoon plans?
a nice, long walk along the beach… maybe he’ll take her to one of those goggie spas afterwards
Freak.
I feel bad for the dog! She probably just wants an owner to throw her a stick in the park, not slobber all over her face!
Also, I LOVE my dog unconditionally, but that’s taking it a little too far..
I think Honey settled. She could have done better. Just sayin’…
WRONG!!!_That is just plain wierd…how sick!!!
it kinda flies over the head of the whole point of a marriage ceremony–when you say “I do” (or what have you), you’re consenting/agreeing to be in a legally binding relationship. That is exactly why you say “I do” in the first place–as an explicit form of consent.
That’s why it’s difficult or impossible, legally speaking, to marry someone or something that can’t consent. If you’re a minor, in most cases you can’t just off and marry someone for precisely this reason. That’s why your parents have to sign the permission slip, to consent on your behalf. Same with statutory rape or other such crimes–if you, ahem, engage in relations with someone below the age of consent, you’re committing a crime even if the minor agreed to the aforementioned relations, because the minor is not considered legally able to offer consent in the first place. I mean, in more ways than one, animals can’t consent. That’s one of the more obvious reasons why bestiality is illegal.
For that matter, why would you even WANT to marry someone or something who can’t consent to marry you? And I feel similarly about people who marry inanimate objects. That’s just weird, not because you fell in love with the Berlin Wall but because you’re rationalizing having a one-sided relationship with a nonconsenting party. One of the things that makes relationships so awesome is the mutual agreement that you and your partner should be IN one in the first place.
Ironically, my brother was just discussing dating and said “A dog is better company than a woman in so many ways.” I’m a cat man myself, but I could see his point.
I think the important question is how many dogs does this guy have? If its just one, he sounds normal and well-adjusted. if he has seven other dogs at home, then this is more of a disturbance issue.
I think this, obviously not official/legal marriage is very sweet. He is commited to caring for his pet and most likely has been burnt by human women. Good for him to have fun and show his platonic love for the best animal on earth – DOGS. As I go through a speration myself, my wonderful dogs support and care for me as I do for them. Kinda makes me wish I’d married them?
If they are happy, more power to them. My dog is certainly a better companion then anyone Ive had around so far. She’s never been arrested, never cheated on me, never hit me, never stayed out all night getting drunk, and she’s always happy to see me when I get home.
I’m wondering if the groom had her sign a Prepuptual agreement? LOL. At least the dog is a living being…did you hear about the Korean man who married his PILLOW?
Anyone remember that guy on Jerry Springer who married his horse?
Just wondering who did her nails…?
Obviously it’s just a bunch of kids making light of the difficulties of dating. Hey – at least the worst she could do to him is perhaps contract fleas!
This is just ridiculous. It’s people like this that take something as sacred as marriage and turn it into a joke. Got a lot of disrespect for this guy.
Stop moaning. This marriage is GREAT
Marriage hasn’t been sacred since Henry VIII.
What I find even more scary is the fact that someone actually agreed to marry them. wth?
he needs to go to the insane asylum
My husband says he knows several men who have married dogs-just not the canine kind. LOL!
I, for one, would have preferred that he ‘adopt’ her-now see, no one would be objecting. OH, wait a minute-someone would. Someone always is.
At least I don’t see a ring on bride nor groom.
OMG-he’s got her on a leash!
Snerk. I see a circle here–He can’t get a woman, so he marries his dog. He has married his dog, so he can’t get a woman.
Now, before all the right wing republicans get out of church, I just want to be the first to say this is all Obama’s fault.
That’s wrong on SO many levels…
This could be a clever tax loophole. He now has an unemployed wife who is dependent upon him. Especially if she has puppies, he can get all sorts of government assistance for raising his wife’s kids. If he decides he wants out, the puppies will be proof of her infidelity. Of course, she could end up owning half of his stuff if they split.
Could be dangerous too…. accidentally throw a ball to next door’s golden retriever and suddenly she’s divorcing him and taking the couch and half the toys.
dat violates so mani los ob natur
I’m surprised anybody references natural law anymore. I thought natural law was dismissed wholesale when the Church was accused of using it to push specifically Christian morality on an unbelieving populace.
Which it wasn’t. And yes, this does violate the laws of nature. Kudos to you.
Considering that no other species gets married, isn’t marriage what is violating any supposed ‘laws of nature’ anyway?
Yeah, that’s just… not right! Yuck!
is his mouth open
I think it’s rather funny.
Check out the photos, the groom would be luck to be 18, and the “priest” isn’t far behind. I’d lay good money this was some high school project (drama or social studies or something) if it wasn’t a joke.
There is no question about this being a legal marriage – I know y’all think it’s pretty weird in the Antipodes, but we still draw the line at legally marrying humans to animals.
Not too sure where I stand on the kiss, though. I”m hoping it’s just a really bad camera angle, and not quite as up close and personal as it looks.
Yay for a sane comment on this, finally.
i wana mari my dooog!!
she is so peerrttyy and softtt i luuvss herr.
i also proposed to my cat that passed away long ago, I was like 11, and she was all like miaauuu.
wtvs if you love your pet and you wana merri them cause they are ur soulmate do it!! my dog is my soulmate!!
(but no sexxy stuff wit animalz ok? u have bf/gf for that)
Funny? Are ya kiddin’ me? I think it’s utterly disgusting and appalling! Look how he’s kissing that poor pup! I love my pets like family, but I don’t want to marry them and I don’t want to kiss them with an open mouth! He marries the dog and then what? Honeymoon? Joke or not, THIS IS WHY IT CONCERNS ME: As an advocate for animal rights, my eyes have been opened to this terrible world of sick freaks who abuse animals (yes, even dogs) sexually – WHICH IS A HORRIFIC AND CRIMINAL FORM OF ABUSE & IT IS VERY MUCH ALIVE! I’m not accusing this particular loon of such, but it does concern me that this ‘marriage’ thing (especially with the pic of him kissing the poor thing like that), may be misinterpreted by the twisted sicks that take part in bestiality, as positive reinforcement for their cruel, contemptible acts.
Now, when people vent off about gays like that, it’s said it’s because they are secretly holding something back or are in denial or some such.
Sure there’e not something else you want to tell us ;- } ?
Actually, there is something else I’d like to tell YOU, PSYCHO (“It’s all in a name”) Dad.
I don’t appreciate your sarcasm. Fighting against sick acts like crush vids, dog fighting, cockfighting, etc., (INCLUDING bestiality) is serious business, because ALL are forms of abuse! Familiarize yourself with the animals’ suffering & maybe you won’t be so snarky next time. Then again…
Any untrained dog would happily lick a human face if given the opportunity. Plus, that dog no doubt licks its rear end frequently. You really think it objects to him kissing it?
Reminds me of when I was a kid in 1985 and me and my sister held a marriage ceremony so out two Cabbage Patch Kids could get married…
Utterly shocking and improper. In Australia, that kind of thing should reserved properly to one man and one ewe.
Right hemisphere, wrong country. Aim a little more to the south-east.
I hope this isn’t real… lol
Well it’s better than those japs that married anime characters printed on paper … at least this is real love, and anyway the god doesn’t talk, so it’s not a bad marriage
In the words of Bill O’Reilly, that guy is a pinhead.
I can’t believe how many people are asking “how is this legal’ as if they actually believe it IS.
It’s not. It’s a joke.
Of course a human cannot legally marry their Dog but it’s no joke either. A pseudo ceremony was carried out with Family and Friends there to celebrate with Man and Dog, according to News reports. If it WERE legal then he would have legally married poochie. That is wrong on SO many levels. He needs to give his head a shake.
Why shoud it be wrong ? I think it isn too bad .
But what if its not a joke….and this guy is some kind of perv? He needs to be investigated or something for the dog’s sake.
Cabbage Patch Babies?
THAT BOY IS WAY TO CUTE TO MARRY HIS DOG HE CAN MARRY ME!!!!
Okay, but you’re going to have to share the bed, and she looks like the jealous type.
DX no way have to kick that out of him!!!!
That Dog is way to Cute, it can Marry me !
did he gave her a ring? at least?
or even asked her to marry him?
his mom shall be proud of him LOL
wow… just how desperate is he?
…….wtf……
yea thats pretty much all i have to say………………..
I think it is okay, if he really lover her.
What if he is one of those perverts who thinks he can have a relationship with a dog? There was one on facebook that we were all reporting recently. He openly called his dog his “boyfriend” and detailed things he did to the dog. It makes me sick to think there are such freaks out there.
Spoken like a true cat…
Okay, why is everyone so shocked? These sort of things happen frequently. A man marrying a pillow, another marries a video game character. A woman marries a dolphin, this guy marries his dog. Whatever. Plenty of people are “married” to their jobs…
I wish we (humans) could develope some standards for our definitions. Normal is at issue here. Is frequency of incidence ‘normal’ – if so then drive by shootings twice a day every day is nomal since the frequency is so high… and peaceful survival is by contrast, abnormal.
Can’t we just stop picking on each other for things that don’t matter to us anyway – I am not gay, and if you met my ex you would know why (ha ha ha) but as long as gayness is not pushed on me to the point of making me annoyed I don’t care! More women for me to make mistakes with!!!
could be worse, at least it’s a real dog and not a nintendog.
This is a silly comedy nonsense.