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I am not afraid to admit when someone is FAR more masculine and braver than me.  Also, I am not afraid to point out when someone is FAR more stupid…

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I am not afraid to admit when someone is FAR more masculine and braver than me.  Also, I am not afraid to point out when someone is FAR more stupid and crazy than me.  The woman in this video qualifies on both counts.  Before you hit play, I want you to think about all the times either you, or you've seen someone walking down the street carrying a dog or cat that had gotten out of the yard.  Okay, now imagine that same scenario-only it's with a grown-a** lion!

There's a lot to unpack here.  First, let me tell you that apparently, it's 100% legal to own lions in Kuwait (where this video was shot).  And two, knowing where woman rank in the social strata of that country, I am just picturing some dude looking at his wife and saying, "Hey...Mufasa just got out.  You best be going out and bringing him home.  And don't even think you get to use a leash!" ;)

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.