Posted on 06/06/2006 6:54:43 PM PDT by Fintan
With opposition to the annual "Running of the Bulls" and the ensuing killing of the bulls in bullfights mounting throughout Spain and around the world, PETA is pulling out all the stops to recruit nude runners for its humane alternative run, the "Human Race," and the group expects more than 1,000 runners in Pamplona—double the number of people who participated in last year’s event, which grabbed headlines around the world. Vendors are selling Running of the Nudes T-shirts, and Pamplona bars have snatched up special matchbooks that read, "Run FOR the Bulls!" on the outside and have a sketch of a topless woman on the inside. The naked runners will shower the crowds of spectators with thousands of beads attached to medallions that read, "Join the Human Race—Pamplona 2006." PETA’s festive event promotes a humane alternative to the cruel Running of the Bulls, where the bulls are riled into a frenzy prior to the run, using electric prods and sharp sticks, and tortured and slaughtered in the bullring afterward "Tormenting and butchering animals for entertainment is something straight out of the Dark Ages," says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. "Tourists flocking to Pamplona are looking for a thrill, and our Running of the Nudes aims to give them just that For more information and to view video footage of last year’s Running of the Nudes, please visit RunningOfTheNudes.com.
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As long as they do not have the same weight requirements for the animals chasing the runners that the prior race had, I'm fine with it.
There are things to be proud of and things to be proud of-my son learning to ride a bike, my daughter's good report card and my other son reading at 5. And then there is membership in the crazy naked people ping list..
I take it back. I looked at this web site (for educational purposes, of course) and the only thing naked there seemed to be their leftism.
Having both events is a bit much. I think they should comprimise. Have the bulls run after those naked hippies would be more entertaining.
Is there any way they could release some bulls to chase the nude runners- just a few seconds head start...
Not the nudity...that seemed, um...okay, given that this is a crazy naked people ping list.
It was the nude babe of the year...she said she likes...
Vegan Haggis.
Boy, it really kills me to ever have to agree with a lefty group like PETA on anything, but IMO bullfights should go. I see no sport in wounding and killing an animal that way. There's no need to make anything suffer for sport.
Serious ? here.
What is it with PETA and their naked in public fetish?
1 min apart you two. : )
What in the world is that a pic of?
I agree with you.
After Dogs, a brama bull is my favorite animal.
Beautiful Strong Beast.
Especially when a cowboy is trying to ride it.
I LOVE the running of the bulls, it's the only time they get to fight back in a semi-equal fashion!
Weapons of gas construction.
Here's a recipe for the beloved Haggis of Scotland. In addition to the other naughty (read "delectable") bits, the lungs are traditionally included in Scotland, but are omitted here as it's illegal to sell lungs in the U.S. (Any clues as to why, anybody?). Some folks also think that liver shouldn't be used ..."
1 sheep's lung (illegal in the U.S.; may be omitted if not available)
1 sheep's stomach
1 sheep heart
1 sheep liver
1/2 lb fresh suet (kidney leaf fat is preferred)
3/4 cup oatmeal (the ground type, NOT the Quaker Oats type!)
3 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup stock
Wash lungs and stomach well, rub with salt and rinse. Remove membranes and excess fat. Soak in cold salted water for several hours. Turn stomach inside out for stuffing.
Cover heart and liver with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Chop heart and coarsely grate liver. Toast oatmeal in a skillet on top of the stove, stirring frequently, until golden. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Loosely pack mixture into stomach, about two-thirds full. Remember, oatmeal expands in cooking.
Press any air out of stomach and truss securely. Put into boiling water to cover. Simmer for 3 hours, uncovered, adding more water as needed to maintain water level. Prick stomach several times with a sharp needle when it begins to swell; this keeps the bag from bursting. Place on a hot platter, removing trussing strings. Serve with a spoon. Ceremoniously served with "neeps, tatties and nips" -- mashed turnips, mashed potatoes, nips of whiskey.
all I can think of is
SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*SLAP*
Your describing the sound of their feet hitting the pavement, right? Yeah, that must be it... :-)
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