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Offline Grumpmeister

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What kind of moron do you have to be
« on: July 07, 2008, 12:32:10 PM »
to want to take part in the Pamploma Bull Run? You can't have all your marbles in place if your idea of fun is being part of a mob legging it through crowded streets away from a herd of narked off bulls

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At least nine people have been injured during the first day of Spain's annual bull-running festival in the northern town of Pamplona.

Police said that one man, who was not identified, died when he fell from a wall during celebrations on Sunday.

The Red Cross said most of the injuries were cuts and bruises from falling over or taking part in festivities.

One man was grazed by the horn of one of six bulls set loose, while others suffered bruising, cuts and concussion.

Four of the those injured were foreign tourists, AFP reports.

The Red Cross said that dozens of people were injured during celebrations on Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate the beginning of the nine-day fiesta.

During the rush through the city's cobbled streets - in which thousands of revellers try to dodge bulls on the loose - the pack of bulls became separated, with one of the half-tonne animals running away by itself.

Each morning at 0800 (0600 GMT), up to six bulls and a number of steers are released from a pen into a closed-off street.

They are then run the 825m (2,700ft) to the bullring, where they will face matadors later in the day.

The whole run took a mere four minutes, organisers said, which is slow compared to previous years.

The festival, which has been held since 1591, was made internationally popular by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises.

At least 13 people have been killed since record-keeping began in 1924.

It has been the target of protests by animal rights protesters, who say bull-running is cruel.
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2008, 12:33:32 PM »
They do this all over Spain.Pamplona is the best known. I once discovered a hitherto unknown ability to shin up a lamp-post in 3 seconds whilst visiting a small town in Spain around August 15th!!
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 12:34:53 PM »
Bet you couldn't do it now though ~ without the bulls that is  ;)
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 12:35:45 PM »
The bulls offer an incentive, it is true.   scared2:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2008, 12:39:39 PM »
Why though. I've heard all the arguments about it appealing to the primitive part of the brain that enjoyes being scared witless but I can think of better ways of doing it.
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2008, 12:44:00 PM »
Like marrying Mrs TG?
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2008, 12:46:22 PM »
Quote from: Nick on July 07, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Like marrying Mrs TG?

That was uncalled for.  noooo:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2008, 12:47:38 PM »
Actually Nick I was thinking about standing near you while you play Badger Roulette  point:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2008, 12:50:00 PM »
Quote from: TG on July 07, 2008, 12:46:22 PM
Quote from: Nick on July 07, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Like marrying Mrs TG?

That was uncalled for.  noooo:

It wasn't actually!  point: She is currently on about castration!

But you can substitute Mrs Nick if that helps!  happy088
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2008, 01:20:03 PM »
Quote from: Nick on July 07, 2008, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: TG on July 07, 2008, 12:46:22 PM
Quote from: Nick on July 07, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Like marrying Mrs TG?

That was uncalled for.  noooo:

It wasn't actually!  point: She is currently on about castration!

But you can substitute Mrs Nick if that helps!  happy088

He loves his Mrs Tg ..... eyes:
but was a bit uncalled for i agree that.. sad24:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2008, 01:29:30 PM »
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the primitive part of the brain that enjoyes being scared witless but I can think of better ways of doing it
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GM made me do it!
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2008, 01:56:21 PM »
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the primitive part of the brain that enjoyes being scared witless but I can think of better ways of doing it
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GM made me do it!

you should be barred for the day out the pub! go in corner an stay there till you told otherwise.. scared2:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2008, 01:57:38 PM »
Quote from: Mrs TG on July 07, 2008, 01:56:21 PM
Quote from: Nick on July 07, 2008, 01:29:30 PM
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the primitive part of the brain that enjoyes being scared witless but I can think of better ways of doing it
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GM made me do it!

you should be barred for the day out the pub! go in corner an stay there till you told otherwise.. scared2:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2008, 02:00:33 PM »
I thought it said mormon.  redface:
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Re: What kind of moron do you have to be
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2008, 02:27:49 PM »
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