This is a great old tradition and I would hope they continue it forever. The one thing I wish they’d stop doing is reporting that someone got hurt like it was some horrible surprise. OF COURSE someone is gonna get hurt if you have a charging bull amidst so many people.
It is not newsworthy if someone gets gored (alas).
They did not have to attend the event.
Let’s start a journalism school that teaches genuine journalism instead of sensationalism and propaganda.
If some rich person could start a real journalism school, it could help America immensely
A celebration of stupidity.
This is reminiscent of the year when the “runners” formed a human pyramid and blocked the entrance intentionally.
Drunk idiots.
While I am not an expert on bovine anatomy, I do know the differance between a “bull” and a “steer.”
I was rooting for the bulls....ole!
I can imagine the post race conversation amongst the bulls..."How many did you get today?"
They’ll be back next year to do it again.
An apt visual of European wisdom.
No thanks I will stick to surfing with Great Whites.
About eight years ago an Active Duty Air Force officer (1Lt or Capt?) died running with the bulls while on leave in Spain. Fortunately, the Air Force deviated from their standard operating procedure of pulling in every one to brief them on the dangers of playing stupid games with several tons of potential hamburger.
The American was undergoing surgery Saturday afternoon after suffering a “rectal perforation,” the Navarra government, which organizes the annual festivities, said in a statement."
To be expected. LOL! No sympathy from me. LOL!
Pics and video here
GRAPHIC!
Who knew... there are RULES to the running
What is not allowed in the bull run
•People under 18 years of age, who must not run or participate.
•Crossing police barriers placed to ensure that the run goes off smoothly.
•Standing in areas and places along the route that have been expressly prohibited by the municipal police force.
•Before the bulls are released, waiting in corners, blind spots, doorways or in entrances to other establishments located along the run.
•Leaving doors of shops or entrances to apartments open along the route. The responsibility for ensuring these doors are closed lies with the owners or tenants of the properties.
•Being in the bull run while drunk, under the effects of drugs or in any other improper manner.
•Carrying objects that are unsuitable for the run to take place correctly.
•Wearing inappropriate clothes or footwear for the run.
•Inciting the bulls or attracting their attention in any manner, and for whatever reason, along the route of the run or in the bullring.
•Running backwards towards the bulls or running behind them.
•Holding, harassing or maltreating the bulls and stopping them from moving or being led to the pens in the bullring.
•Stopping along the run and staying on the fence, barriers or in doorways in such a way that the run or the safety of other runners is jeopardised.
•Taking photographs inside the run, or from the fences or barriers without due authorisation.
•Carrying objects that are unsuitable for the good order and security of the bull run.
•Installing elements that invade horizontal, vertical or aerial space along the bull run, unless expressly authorised by the Mayor”s Office.
•Any other action that could hamper the bull run taking place normally.
I’m cheering for the bulls!
Are the bulls OK?
Somehow the movie CITY SLICKERS comes to mind.
The Spaniards who still actually work
will pick up the tab.
But this is where US tax dollars go because
Europeans don’t pay for their own
military defense.
We do.