If you’re going to kiss on alligator on the lips, it’s a good idea to make sure its mouth is taped shut.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter did just that before delivering a smooch to an alligator on a dare from teammate Justin Verlander.
“My homey @justinverlander dared me to kiss an alligator. #defeatmyfear #stillfearit #madeboots” Hunter wrote in the Instagram photo he posted, seen above.
Not to take away from Hunter’s “accomplishment” (which means we’re about to take away from his accomplishment), but the alligator’s jaws are clearly taped shut, so it’s not like Hunter had anything to worry about.
If Verlander really wants to put someone in danger, he should dare them to take away Jim Leyland’s cigarettes.
Agencies/Canadajournal