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Craig S.
07-17-2002, 03:40 PM
Even though it's on ESPN, I've posted this in the JSI forum because it really is not a sport.

I was just watching this program for a couple of minutes, and it made me wonder the same thing I always do when I see it - Why in the world is this done?

Now, I realize that we as North Americans may not understand some things other cultures do. However, it's unbelievably cruel to the bulls (who will meet an even crueler fate soon enough), and I think their are better ways of proving your manhood than taunting an angry and confused animal. It seems one step up from cow-tipping to me.

So what's the appeal here?
ChrisCary
07-17-2002, 04:39 PM
I root for the bulls
KCBOOMER
07-17-2002, 04:53 PM
Well, for a viewer it's the same vicarious thrill we get when we watch auto racing.

As for the people that do it is ample demonstration that there are no Mensa candidates in Pamplona.
Skip
07-17-2002, 05:11 PM
The auto racing analogy is apt.
gyb13
07-17-2002, 05:35 PM
Originally posted by ChrisCary
I root for the bulls
i like the lakers myself :D
moose
07-17-2002, 11:44 PM
1. darwin never looked so smart

2. sadly, i never use "thrill" and "watching car racing" in the same sentence. (well, not never, since i just did)
CpUltravox
07-18-2002, 03:11 PM
Shouldn't this be in the "Worst TV Show" thread?
hmrsf
07-18-2002, 03:26 PM
I am embarrassed to admit, that running with the bulls in Pavlona, was on my top 10 things to do before I turned 30.


Never got around to it.
Skip
07-18-2002, 03:50 PM
Just to keep this on the "who-gives-a" level, our local (U of Louisville) football coach has a list of things to do that he tries to knock at least one off of each football off season. Last year he ran with the bulls, this year it was skydiving (with a truly hilarious bug-eyed what-the-heck-was-I-thinking front page picture on our local Pravda).
CpUltravox
07-18-2002, 03:57 PM
I've got some friends from Lexington who wish your basketball coach would run with (or under) the bulls, Skip.
Skip
07-18-2002, 04:14 PM
Heh - heh - heh - heh. :loud:

and hm, just where does one go to find Pavlona? I look forward to your Pavlonian response. :D
spitball
07-19-2002, 07:54 PM
After running with the bulls in pavloma my dogs are killing me....
get it , dogs, pavlov....aaah nevermind:rolleyes:
hmrsf
07-19-2002, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by Skip
Heh - heh - heh - heh. :loud:

and hm, just where does one go to find Pavlona? I look forward to your Pavlonian response. :D

Skip I am in my own world. Nice place, spelling is optional.
Skip
07-19-2002, 08:01 PM
Uhhh spitball, I am giggling, but it's under my breath and secret from the rest of the world. OK??
pwdennis
07-19-2002, 11:49 PM
I would have expected the twits at PETA to interfere with this event long before now.
Skip
07-19-2002, 11:55 PM
Originally posted by hmrsf
Skip I am in my own world. Nice place, spelling is optional. I've noticed that. When am I invited over for a visit? I'll bring the olyvz. :)