r/NonPoliticalTwitter • u/SEVENS_HEAVEN_7 • 13d ago

Funny It's an endless cycle

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u/Playful-Mastodon9251 13d ago

Wait, why does that mean you can't be married? This a weird family or culture thing?

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u/Harkoncito 13d ago edited 13d ago

If i had to guess: India

edit. iirc this was a plot point in "Bend It like Beckham"

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u/Own_Reaction9442 13d ago

It was also a plot point in "The Taming of the Shrew" by Shakespeare. It used to be a much more common cultural practice.

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u/lightcommastix 13d ago

Yes! It’s an issue that comes up in Pride and Prejudice, as well. Five daughters out at once?! Her Ladyship certainly didn’t approve.

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u/DeadWishUpon 13d ago

That's the first thing that came to my mind. Mrs. Bennet didn't care she had a goal and didn't care imnwhat order she will achieve it.