You are so full of it...;-] David I. ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: Richard Brekne <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 10:14:49 +0100 Subject: (OT) Re: Bullhockey was Tax... >Grin...again... >>> There are a lot of statements below! Could you please be more >>> specific with "Bull hockey"? And also tell your reasons for >>> answering. Your opinion is valued. Rich >> >Richard. "Bull hockey" is one of those most misunderstood of phrases in >the western world. It actually relates to a sport in southern Argentina >that is a spinoff of Spainish Bull Fights. Social awarenesss of the >brutal nature of the later is not as new a thing as many might think >really, and in the 1850 the Argentines began to develope this sport. >Essentially two bulls are secured to each their iron ball and chain. >These are fastened with a specially contrived belt that circumfrances >the Bulls proximal parts just fores of the hind legs, with a 3 meter >chain attached to a 5 kilo ball. There are two <<Matadors>> in the game >as well and two goals which consist of a 4 by 3 meter wooden wall. The >object is for the Matadors to somehow stimulate the bulls come into a >position so as to make the ball come in contact with the front side of >the wall. >The Bulls are understandably upset about the uncomfortable nature of >their circumstances mind you, what with belt and all. Not to mention >there are two of them in the same ring. The Matadors are naturally >enough, quite anxious about their safety, being equipped with only a >fancy suit and a red flag on a 1 meter stick. The ensueing confusion is >so propundant that crowds are often left in disparage as to whether they >are to laugh or cheer. The riduculousness of the sport spawned >associations which have seeped down through history and across cultural >borders, hence the modern english (American) term <<Bull Hockey>> >Hope this helps >>> Richard Oliver Snelson >> >RicB >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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