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Well, Ric, that wasn't <i>exactly</i> what I had in mind when I used the
term, <br>
but thanks for the history. :-) <br><br>
Avery <br><br>
At 04:14 AM 9/25/04, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Grin...again...<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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</blockquote></blockquote><br>
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. <br>
These are fastened with a specially contrived belt that circumfrances the
Bulls proximal parts just fores of the hind legs, with a 3 meter
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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.<br><br>
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>><br><br>
Hope this helps<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Richard
Oliver Snelson</blockquote></blockquote>RicB<br>
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