idun Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I keep noticing that there is a very big fuss about an incestuous marriage between first cousins. Surely this is not incest. For all I would say that it was not something recommended as 'usual' in a family, ie going on from generation to generation. But if that is not the case and if cousins want to marry, with no genetic illnesses in the family, then surely that is their business. Isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 There are two such marriages in my mother's family background. Explains a lot![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote user="idun"]I keep noticing that there is a very big fuss about an incestuous marriage between first cousins. Surely this is not incest.[/quote]Marriage between first cousins is not usually considered incestuous. First cousin marriages were usually the first choice among the royal families of Europe - including our own (Vicky 'n' Al). It kept the blue blood blue (and haemophiliac). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Round here they seem to marry their half brothers and sisters too, but then, noone knows who is the father of whom. In fact, ask a kid who his daddy is and he will point to every male in the family, which none of them will deny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 First cousin marriages are not illegal in the UK, or Europe, but I think they are in certain US states. Among the Asian community they're very common, and there has been some controversy about it in the UK because of the predominance in these cultures and an increased incidence of genetic defects. One of my Asian (Bangladeshi) students was married to her cousin, as were all her sisters, her brother and her parents. It's perceived as a "strengthening" of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 My 2x great-grandfather married his first cousin, and they produced 16 children.Might explain my 20 fingers and 20 toes I suppose....Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Strengthen the family [:D][:D][:D] ....... just keeps any money in the family. And that is just plain wrong, generation on generation and there is a great risk of genetic illnesses.You know Loiseau, I never imagined you as being so digitally endowed to be honest. Can you type really really quickly?[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 How do you play 'This Little Piggy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I would imagine with lots and lots of tickling[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 If you look round some Villages in France especially at a village turn out for a funeral for example .It would appear years ago half a dozen blokes had a great time given the way they all look alike . It makes it important not to complain about anybody doing a rotten job for you if you have used them to a neighbour They are probably related and it will be round the commune in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 That's brought back some memories from years back.....A friend of mine thought his sister was the tops and she thought he was. They used to sleep together (what a strange expression for something that is a little active) and their parents thought it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Isn't incest the game all the family can play[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote user="Loiseau"]My 2x great-grandfather married his first cousin, and they produced 16 children.Might explain my 20 fingers and 20 toes I suppose....Angela[/quote]One finger ,one thumb ,one arm, one leg , keep moving ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ceour de Lion II Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Keeps it in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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