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DirkGently

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18. The promotion is putting them there for profit. The fact people would sign up makes it

Sat Aug 3, 2013, 02:40 PM

Aug 2013

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better how? If there was a cable show offering cash prizes for people willing to stick sharp objects in their eyes, someone would likewise sign up.

Bullriding is a pretty sad pursuit as well, but at least it's some kind of contest of skill. The whole drama of the event doesn't come from the possibility of the rider being killed.

I get the cold chuckles about natural selection -- we had a few of those in this house over this as well.

But in the end it's more sad and disgusting than hilarious.

We can do better.

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WTF? Spain-inspired Great Bull Run coming to U.S. Cities [View all] cali Aug 2013 OP

Screw this tradition Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #1

What if only Congress members had to participate??? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #5

And bankers BuelahWitch Aug 2013 #17

I know *I'D* be there cheering... Buns_of_Fire Aug 2013 #31

I would pay to see that. nt. JanMichael Aug 2013 #56

oh, god, me too. The Dem senators could just goad the pukes by challenging their "manhood." CTyankee Aug 2013 #74

Here in New Orleans We have our own version of Running Of the Bulls Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #75

I like that Politicalboi Aug 2013 #77

But why would the U.S. do it? Isn't bull fighting illegal in the US? CTyankee Aug 2013 #46

So, we don't have a bullfight. brooklynite Aug 2013 #55

Thinning the gene pool some more. dballance Aug 2013 #2

+1 wtmusic Aug 2013 #6

Who knew The Mason Dixon line had moved so much? Sissyk Aug 2013 #16

Apparently you need reading comprehension lessons. dballance Aug 2013 #37

looks like you could use a dose of comprehension - several actually TorchTheWitch Aug 2013 #41

LOL! ^^^^This^^^^ cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #45

Well, you didn't quite get it either. dballance Aug 2013 #53

You're trying way too hard there, turbo. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #65

You sure use a lot of words to prove that you're a South bashing bigot. cordelia Aug 2013 #80

^^^ THIS ^^^ is delicious! cordelia Aug 2013 #78

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that's what I thought too hfojvt Aug 2013 #30

Chicago traffic is bad enough without a bunch of enraged bulls chasing people! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #3

Lol Spain has national health care newfie11 Aug 2013 #4

there was a funny but scary pic of some stupid American kid being gored by a bull in Pamplona CTyankee Aug 2013 #66

I can't imagine running with the bulls newfie11 Aug 2013 #68

prolly texting "I'm going in with the bulls!" or some such nonsense... CTyankee Aug 2013 #73

+1 newfie11 Aug 2013 #81

The number of Darwins will increase greatly. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #7

A new height (depth?) of Idiocracy. This is legal ... how? DirkGently Aug 2013 #8

The runners arent "being put" in that situation. bunnies Aug 2013 #11

The promotion is putting them there for profit. The fact people would sign up makes it DirkGently Aug 2013 #18

It IS sad and disgusting. bunnies Aug 2013 #22

I think there's a public interest in preventing DirkGently Aug 2013 #25

we should be able to do better hfojvt Aug 2013 #32

Using animals to get your jollies off sucks. Period. JanMichael Aug 2013 #57

I agree with you. bunnies Aug 2013 #60

Spain isn't "the first world"? Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #24

Animal Abuse RedCappedBandit Aug 2013 #9

Agreed. Wtf? Dash87 Aug 2013 #62

lets adopt the stupid things other countries do undeterred Aug 2013 #10

Your gubment's been doing it for decades ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #43

possibly one of the dumbest 'traditions' in human history spanone Aug 2013 #12

I wouldn't go that far but it's pretty dumb. Here's a rather sweet adaptation though cali Aug 2013 #14

Wait. When do the heifers get to kill the people? DirkGently Aug 2013 #34

that is marvelous! dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #85

I always root for the bulls in things like that. Posteritatis Aug 2013 #13

I think in Spain, the bulls always lose, though. DirkGently Aug 2013 #20

Yeah, I assumed they're all killed in the end anyway Posteritatis Aug 2013 #21

Well, sure, with a few modifications it'd make more sense. DirkGently Aug 2013 #26

Yes, they are being run on a direct route to the bullring. It is almost certain death and they must CTyankee Aug 2013 #47

Trial lawyers and injury lawyers rejoice across America !!!!! steve2470 Aug 2013 #15

Even Alaska gets in on the action. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #23

I love running with the reindeer. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #29

You guys were pretty cute last year. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #39

It's usually right after the Iditarod start. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #40

I hope there's an open bar prior, and its televised NightWatcher Aug 2013 #27

They should do it NOLA style. nolabear Aug 2013 #28

Yet another opportunity for testosterone-poisoned, beer-fueled young guys The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #33

"Grapple with the Grizzlies?" "Chum with the sharks?" DirkGently Aug 2013 #35

"Trotting with the Tigers." The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #36

Just go for ferret legging - a classic English sport csziggy Aug 2013 #63

Holy crap. And I thought I was kidding. n/t DirkGently Aug 2013 #70

GO BULLS! backscatter712 Aug 2013 #38

Why not just let people run on the tracks during NASCAR races? Kaleva Aug 2013 #42

Hey, I was in Pamplona (not during a run) but these bulls are being run to their deaths in the CTyankee Aug 2013 #44

That is totally a stupid and sick sport if you want to call it a sport. n/t RebelOne Aug 2013 #48

WTF is right. LWolf Aug 2013 #49

So, they're bringing the stupid closer to the stupids who want to do this. n/t cynatnite Aug 2013 #50

WTF?? darkangel218 Aug 2013 #51

These bulls aren't used for bullfighting and won't be killed or injured. Even so, The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #52

Seems like they could be injured. DirkGently Aug 2013 #71

That's possible, and of course the whole thing is ridiculous The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #72

Look at the GOOD news... brooklynite Aug 2013 #54

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #58

We already have that in Florida. hay rick Aug 2013 #59

At least Spain has a cultural tradition and a saint's day as excuses. WinkyDink Aug 2013 #61

Well, that should rid the gene pool of some defective DNA... Aristus Aug 2013 #64

lol!!! darkangel218 Aug 2013 #83

Nothing can go wrong with this one Life Long Dem Aug 2013 #67

The bulls will be festooned with corporate logos IDemo Aug 2013 #69

Stupid. You also accept the risk that you could be KILLED. nt MADem Aug 2013 #76

Folsom CA has a similar event Bennyboy Aug 2013 #79

Have one of those parades with people whipping themselves along with brewens Aug 2013 #82

It looks like the two events mentioned in Texas TexasTowelie Aug 2013 #84