According to The Wall Street Journal, guys who use the online dating site Tinder have a particular affinity for taking their picture with tigers, hence the name "tiger selfies." According to the Journal, some users of the site estimated that one in every 10 guys on the site had a tiger picture.

Well, the New York legislature doesn't want you putting your life in your hands so you can show everyone you're buddies with tigers. According to one article, "State Rep. Linda Rosenthal … who sponsored a bill that passed this week, pointed to New York's history of tiger attacks—seven over the past 15 years, according to her office—as evidence the ban is in the public's best interest." Ms. Rosenthal said, "There is no safe or humane result when direct contact with wild animals is allowed. The bill bans "hugging, patting, or otherwise touching" tigers at fairs or circuses. "Getting caught doing so will cost you $500—which is still probably less than the hospital bill you could incur from trying to snuggle with a 500-pound jungle cat."

Possible Preaching Angle:

Satan, like tigers, doesn't make a cozy buddy either.