Mexican Mayor Marries Crocodile!

Well, hi there! How the heck are you today? Doing well, I hope and setting up for a 'caffo' day...where you learn something new and imbibe a little caffeine along the way. So without further ado, fill your mug and nudge a virtual treat onto your plate. Say, I don't much like crocodiles, do you? Well, listen to this...

The mayor of a Mexican fishing town has married a crocodile in an elaborate ceremony where the bride wore white and guests danced with the reptile.

The reptile is a princess, according to local tradition, and it is hoped the nuptials will boost catches of fish, shrimp and other seafood along the Pacific coast.

Before the ceremony, the wedding party walked with the crocodile bride through the southern Mexican town of San Pedro Huamelula.

"It's my wish to marry the young princess," mayor Joel Vasquez Rojas said as the pair tied the knot.

He then danced with his new wife in his arms before guests joined in.

One local resident explained the importance of the ritual.

"As young people, this means a lot," said Eduardo Zarate. "It's the greatest treasure our ancestors have left us."

Members of the local council pay for the wedding festivities, which include dancing and fireworks.

Those who do not pay face a fine.

Whoa! Wait a minute...if the mayor marries a crocodile, can he also marry a human? Would that be bigamy? Don't get me started on the process of consumating said reptilian marriage either. 

With all due respect to pagan customs, I think the whole thing is a croc!

See ya, eh!

Bob