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
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