Bull charges bullfight spectators (Mexico)

BBC ^ | Monday, 30 January 2006

[HairOfTheDog]

Bull charges bullfight spectators

At least two people are being treated in hospital in Mexico City after a bull leapt into a crowd during a bullfight.

The half-ton bull - named Parajito or Little Bird - breached the safety barrier and landed on the fans.

The rampage ended when a fight participant entered the stand and killed the animal with his sword.

Mexico City's bullring was built 60 years ago and is one of the biggest in the world, with a capacity of 48,000.

Television images of the bullfight showed the beast jump over the heads of journalists and into the most expensive seats at the capital's vast ring.

One woman spectator received a six-inch (15-cm) gash in her chest.

The bullfight resumed 30 minutes after the incident. Little Bird is the first bull in the ring's history to jump into the crowd.

[The Dude Abides]

Well, I don't normally admit it, but I have season tickets on the front row to bull fighting season here in Bogota. I'm also a member of a barra taurina.

A bull fight is a brutal thing, but it is steeped in history, culture, and philosophy all about life and death. It is really an extension of the patron mentality in Latin America. The main job of the matador is to make the bull's death proud and glorious. When it works out that way, people are moved to tears. I've seen a bull fight where the bull was so magnificent during the fight that they decided to let it go (indultaron el toro). That is a real treat.

Anyway... not for everybody, I admit.

[Ramius]

Yes, they kill the bull in Mexican bullfights.

[HairOfTheDog]

Lots of disgusting and barbaric things are rich with history, culture and art. That's where I'd leave them.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Thank you for your description.

Attending a bullfight in Seville (near front-row seats, below the judges) was a mesmerizing experience for me and Mrs. B. It is a ritualized slaughter that holds the animal in the highest esteem, compared to any other form of slaughter. When viewed as such, it can be poetic.

[sheik yerbouty]

"You've got to grab the bull by the tail and face the situation."

[tx_eggman]

Bullfighting is nothing less than barbaric.

How would you prefer yours be killed?

After that messy task is accomplisheed, I like mine large and medium rare:

[Horatio Gates]

At least two people are being treated in hospital in Mexico City after a bull leapt into a crowd

For a second there I was wondering why Chicago was playing basketball south of the border. 8>)

[HairOfTheDog]

I'd agree that it holds a little more dignity and artistic merit than a slaughterhouse, but we don't usually consider a slaughterhouse a form or entertainment.

[tumblindice]

http://pages.prodigy.net/poss/ferdinand/main.htm

[Revolting cat!]

Real men like bullfighting, cockfighting, dog racing, professional wrestling, and rollerderby.

[HairOfTheDog]

And sandals?

[najida]

Ditto.

Bullfighting, cockfighting and dog fights....I hate them all.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Hey, the bull has a fair chance of goring the crap out of the bullfighter. It is that possibility that makes it exciting.

[Ditter]

I know what you mean, my husband raises bucking bulls for rodeos and I always root for the bulls to throw the riders off. LOL!

[cjshapi]

Your husband has my dream job if I ever win the lottery! Course that's not gonna happen since I don't play. I love those magnificent beasts!

[HairOfTheDog]

I think most people root for the bull in bull riding as well. At least they always do manage to unseat the rider! and they live to buck another day.

[HairOfTheDog]

Your chances would at least double if you bought a ticket.

[cjshapi]

I hear you. I just never think of it. My luck tends more towards blowing things up, no matter how well I take care of them.

[Betis70]

Spain, Mexico, and Colombia all kill the bull.

Portugal doesn't.

[fortheDeclaration]

Bullfighting, cockfighting and dog fights....I hate them all.

Amen!

'Sports' of cowards, who let an animal do their fighting for them.