Francis (Frank) was once a normal man, 22 years old, third year of college, and all-life New Orleanian before he had an unfortunate episode of road rage with the wrong person, who set a curse on Frank, transforming him into an alligator with no discernible cure for his affliction. At first, Frank was distraught and confused, but as he grew accustomed to his new body, and learned to walk on two legs again using his tail to support his weight, his confidence grew as well. Sure, he gets looks now, and people take pictures of him, and some even run away screaming, but life as an alligator isn't all that bad. His best friends understand his situation, and don't let it interfere with their friendship, people give up their places in line when he steps in behind them, places become less crowded as soon as he enters the door, and who is to refuse the request of an alligator? No one, that's who!