(OT) Re: Bullhockey was Tax...

[David Ilvedson]

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
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