BULLFIGHTING BAN

[craigyboy 1,274]

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Edited July 29, 2010 by craigyboy

[gonetoearth 5,144]

5 guests viewing,who knows maybe ironside is watching

SOUTHPORT SLAPPER

[craigyboy 1,274]

An American touring Spain stopped at a local restaurant following a day of

 

sightseeing. While sipping his sangria, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious

 

looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good,

 

the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, "What is that you just

 

served?" The waiter replied, " Ah senor, you have excellent taste! Those

 

are bulls testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!" The

 

American, though momentarily daunted, said, "What the hell, I'm on

 

vacation! Bring me an order!" The waiter replied, "I am so sorry senor.

 

There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight

 

each morning. If you come early tomorrow and place your order, we will be

 

sure to save you this delicacy!" The next morning, the American returned,

 

placed his order, and then that evening he was served the one and only

 

special delicacy of the day. After a few bites, and inspecting the

 

contents of his platter, he called to the waiter and said, "These are

 

delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve

 

yesterday!" The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, "Si senor.

 

Sometimes the bull wins."

[Malt 379]

It's been banned in a part of Spain where it wasn't popular anyway as it's seen as a "Spanish" pursuit and the Catalonians don't see themselves as Spanish. No big deal. I can't see it happening in Spanish Spain.

 

It's a political move all the way.

[undisputed 1,664]

To the Spanish, at top level, it is seen as we see opera, an art form.

 

It would be wrong to see it as anything other than what it is and it could and should never be put in the same bracet as hunting, it only has one outcome (unless your that matador who was in the papers the other month!).

 

I take GTE's point, its the LACS growth that is the issue, its representation in europe, publicity will give them stronger foothold.

 

Europe, though in most cases is entrenched in tradition BUT its also fickle and in the current climate.....!

 

Isn't the outcome the same no matter if it's bullfighting or hunting. Sometimes the bull won't fight and is allowed to leave the ring alive and disgraced. I've seen a few fights and as a specticle it's good to watch but the horses can take a pounding and are. Often gored. Always good. To see the matador get his comeuppance

Edited July 30, 2010 by undisputed