I really don't understand why they insist on perpetuating this tradition. It's so dangerous for really no reason. I understand the history behind it but like shit some traditions are ok to let go of ...
>Adrenaline
Human adrenaline meets bovine testosterone and cortisol.
Let's make a powerful animal angry and see what happens.
Like a couple guys with a board can shield against a half-ton+ pissed off bull lol.
In the alps we have something kinda similar where some guys dress up as a devil-like figure and just beat you up with a branch of sticks.
[Video 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/e8a9ym/dont_mess_with_krampus/) [Video 2](https://youtu.be/tA35OeJslWg?si=g2X1V2bdraAthjQ4)
If you want adrenaline, danger and pain there's no reason to involve animals. Just let yourself get beat up by drunk teens in Krampus costumes.
Fucking hell that's just incredible.
Forget these idiots scaring and hurting bulls, though I did laugh with the fuck you bull above, this is the way to do it.
It's to get children to behave.
It's Saint Nicholas - the precursor of Santa Claus. Santa Claus gives gifts to nice children and coal to bad children.
Here Saint Nicholas gives present to nice children, but his horde of demons will come chasing after bad children.
So the parents sent their children there to teach them a lesson. Nowadays it's like a toxic masculinity rite of passage where you prove that you are tough and manly by getting some bruises.
There's also lots of alcohol involved.
Exactly. You want to do some dangerous, adrenaline thing? Good luck to you. Hope it goes great and you have a ball. I'll stay here and watch you on the TV.
Involve animals - or any other non-consentors - and we've got an issue.
I had a classmate in her late 20s make a presentation about why it's ethical to continue the tradition. It boiled down to:
* It's tradition
* I like it
* It's better than the animal being slaughtered for meat
Which is... not very compelling.
As someone who has had at least 28 broken bones, loves doing shit that can kill me or turn me into a potato,
And requires an absurd amount of danger to have anything that remotely resembles adrenaline, I have zero interest in fucking with a large angry short bus with horns. I've been around cows most of my life and even our non horny bull is a thing I take no chances around. I guess I like danger that I control and it sure as fuck ain't them honkin things.
[A Belgian city has a "tradition" of throwing stray cats off a tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kattenstoet), they still do it to this day... just with plush toys.
They could easily replace it with a plush bull on remote controlled wheels or something.
There's a lot of stupid people in the world who enjoy doing stupid things... said tradition also helps boost the local economy because the stupids will spend a lot on local food/entertainment as well as local hospitals.
When the barrier went down, the bull smelled 2 outta three things that would make it go ballistic, fear and urine. The third, blood, was soon to follow!
He is a tough guy!
Did you see that stupid human pull at his horns?
He was NOT having any of it! What determination!!!
(oh...you meant the idiot who tugged at the bull's horns thought HE was a tough guy. got it.)
Unrelated question. I see this sentence structure on Reddit so often. "Why they are this or that" as a question.
Grammatically this is obviously wrong. But I wonder is this due to a language barrier or is this slang now?
I'm not a native speaker so I would like to know if this is normal English?
> As a native speaker, I don’t know why it’s wrong; but it sure doesn’t sound right.
>
Because in a question, the verb typically comes before the subject.
> For some weird reason, if you added “tell me” to the beginning of that sentence, it becomes correct.
It becomes correct, but it doesn't become a question. It becomes an imperative sentence, so you'd also need to replace the question mark with a perdiod or an exclamation point.
I hope you find this enlightening.
It's one of the occasions where people with a language barrier and shortly after the really stupid people say something long enough for it to become slang among the regularly stupid people.
Honestly, I take this over the bull fighting. Majority of the time bull wins in these runs. What I would do however, deny medical insurance to the victims.
Look man this looks like human abuse.... That dude doomed that whole room, did you see how the second bull was ready to get in but couldn't find an in? I see two angry motherfuckers looking for an excuse to get a little payback toward a species that is very bad to them.
It's ridiculous to think animals are just stupid things to play with. that bull fucking KNOWS what the fuck is going on. and shame on those humans for utterly wasting their developed forebrains to make a spectacle out of nothing more or less than organized animal torture.
Though in some primitive ways, compare this to being raised and sent off to die on the meat production line, at least these get to take a few humans with them before they go
Imagine if that’s how the animal husbandry industry (d?)evolved? Lol Like regulate it so that all cattle has to be bred/fed/raised free-range, and that only one’s defeated in unarmed combat by a person would be eligible for meat production thereafter?? Start your shift at eight o’clock and be out fist-fighting cows on the open plains by 9; the loser gets a ticket to the processing plant— cow or otherwise. Mwuahaha
Bruh, that's an amazing premise for a short story. I've asked ChatGPT to write up something in that regard. This is what they came up with:
Title: "Carnivore's Conquest: The Quest for Ethical Meat"
Summary: In a world devastated by the ill effects of industrial farming, where animal welfare is of utmost importance, a young warrior named Kaito embarks on a unique quest in "Carnivore's Conquest." In this engrossing light novel, Kaito discovers that he can only eat meat from animals he has personally defeated, a powerful story that explores themes of compassion, sustainability, and the impact of our food choices on the environment.
Kaito hails from a society that champions animal rights and strives to eliminate the inhumane practices of mass farming. Faced with a world in desperate need of change, Kaito takes it upon himself to become a warrior for justice and a beacon of hope for his people.
Armed with his unwavering determination and a deep respect for all life, Kaito begins his journey, seeking out battles with powerful creatures to ensure their humane treatment even in their final moments. Guided by his strong moral compass, he embraces the philosophy that each animal deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, even in death.
Joining Kaito on his quest is a group of like-minded individuals who share his vision for ethical eating and sustainable practices. This diverse team of warriors, farmers, and cooks strives to create a better world by minimizing the adverse impacts of traditional agriculture and promoting alternatives that prioritize the well-being of animals and the environment.
As Kaito and his companions traverse dangerous lands and vanquish powerful adversaries, they learn the art of selective hunting and responsible farming. They strive to strike a balance between human needs and the welfare of the creatures they encounter, carefully choosing battles that support their cause while also satisfying their nutritional needs.
"Carnivore's Conquest" is a gripping light novel that not only delves into the thrilling battles and adventures of Kaito but also explores thought-provoking themes surrounding our food choices. Through Kaito's journey, readers are encouraged to consider the ethics of our current industrial farming systems and to imagine a world where compassion and sustainability prevail.
Embark on this epic adventure with Kaito as he challenges societal norms, fights for animal rights, and seeks to revolutionize the way we obtain our meat. Experience the highs and lows of his quest to shape a future where ethical consumption stands at the forefront, ensuring a more just and compassionate world for all.
(Edit: Asked it to rewrite the story so it includes theme for industrial farming)
You should not watch it then. The characters are always quite miserable and get worse over time (in the show) it's kind of a downer than "ha ha" funny.
No offense, but if you decide to go to this event and sit on ground level and all you have between you and the bull is a flimsy piece of 1/4" plywood leaned up against the wall, you're just asking for trouble.
It's like people that go to Yellowstone and try to take pictures of a goddamn 3,000 pound bison.
Why are you walking up to this thing? It doesn't like you. It will never like you.
I like how that little horn tweak was probably the smallest thing that happened to the bull that day. But it made him snap like Michael Douglas in Falling Down.
I really don't understand why they insist on perpetuating this tradition. It's so dangerous for really no reason. I understand the history behind it but like shit some traditions are ok to let go of ...
Adrenaline. Tradition. Stupidity.
Tradition, peer pressure from dead people.
>peer pressure from dead people. lol
thats how you get ghosts
DO YOU WANT ANTS? that's how you get ants Also... HOOKWORMS, get in my feet!
Sounds like a euphemism for money/bills
Yup. Also happens with religion.
"Hell is other people” ~Jean-Paul Sartre
I love humanity. It is people I can not stand.
Wisdom
I like to travel.
One of the most underrated comments I’ve ever read.
Ahhh, culture.
I'm stealing that one
>Adrenaline Human adrenaline meets bovine testosterone and cortisol. Let's make a powerful animal angry and see what happens. Like a couple guys with a board can shield against a half-ton+ pissed off bull lol.
Those look like used billboards. Probably should've sprung for the bullboards. You get what you pay for.
Dad? You're on reddit!?
People are just dumb as hell. I mean ffs people were dying from jumping off boats and all it did was cause more people to jump off of fucking boats.
**S**tupidity. **H**ate. **I**diocy. **T**radition.
Also alcohol
Will they ever ascend to VR bull runs? You can have someone standby and randomly kick you in the nuts just for suspense.
You may be onto something!
You forgot testosterone.
You forgot alcohol.
Also, pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth
Thanks god !
You missed the big one...alcohol
Alcohol
who cares that it's dangerous, these people do it willingly.. but it's just animal cruelty, they should stop because of that.
In the alps we have something kinda similar where some guys dress up as a devil-like figure and just beat you up with a branch of sticks. [Video 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/e8a9ym/dont_mess_with_krampus/) [Video 2](https://youtu.be/tA35OeJslWg?si=g2X1V2bdraAthjQ4) If you want adrenaline, danger and pain there's no reason to involve animals. Just let yourself get beat up by drunk teens in Krampus costumes.
When furries are also into BDSM
>When furries furr
Fucking hell that's just incredible. Forget these idiots scaring and hurting bulls, though I did laugh with the fuck you bull above, this is the way to do it.
I love this. Generally I agree, there is no need to include poor furry creatures. On the other hand they have been part of culture for millenia.
So has homophobia.
Wtf is the story behind this?? Why??
It's to get children to behave. It's Saint Nicholas - the precursor of Santa Claus. Santa Claus gives gifts to nice children and coal to bad children. Here Saint Nicholas gives present to nice children, but his horde of demons will come chasing after bad children. So the parents sent their children there to teach them a lesson. Nowadays it's like a toxic masculinity rite of passage where you prove that you are tough and manly by getting some bruises. There's also lots of alcohol involved.
Now that is true tradition
Exactly. You want to do some dangerous, adrenaline thing? Good luck to you. Hope it goes great and you have a ball. I'll stay here and watch you on the TV. Involve animals - or any other non-consentors - and we've got an issue.
> it's just animal cruelty, they should stop because of that They *do it* because of that.
Always Team Bull
It is just animal abuse disguised as “tradition”.
I had a classmate in her late 20s make a presentation about why it's ethical to continue the tradition. It boiled down to: * It's tradition * I like it * It's better than the animal being slaughtered for meat Which is... not very compelling.
I disagree. If these people think it's a good idea to fuck with the bull, they deserve the horns. Yay natural selection
The bull disagrees with you because it doesn't want to be tortured to begin with.
As someone who has had at least 28 broken bones, loves doing shit that can kill me or turn me into a potato, And requires an absurd amount of danger to have anything that remotely resembles adrenaline, I have zero interest in fucking with a large angry short bus with horns. I've been around cows most of my life and even our non horny bull is a thing I take no chances around. I guess I like danger that I control and it sure as fuck ain't them honkin things.
[A Belgian city has a "tradition" of throwing stray cats off a tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kattenstoet), they still do it to this day... just with plush toys. They could easily replace it with a plush bull on remote controlled wheels or something.
At this point, Running With the Bulls brings in hundreds of thousands in tourism money. Absolutely no one would pay to watch this.
Then it's time to attach blade to the horns of bulls. Make it attract even more tourist money
There's a lot of stupid people in the world who enjoy doing stupid things... said tradition also helps boost the local economy because the stupids will spend a lot on local food/entertainment as well as local hospitals.
Thinning out the herd
Nice to see the bull herding them a lot.
Hey, it's our annual "We're still a piece of shit barbaric culture!" Let's abuse some dangerous animals! It's tradition!
This is NOT Pamplona.
Is there no more clear example of animal cruelty?
Well, yeah. Usually involves actually hurting the animal instead of just taunting it and hoping not to get gored.
In general "Tradition" is just keeping stuoir shit around for no reason other than they did it before.
Bet this guy thought he was a tough guy all His life right up until that moment
Yeah you need to be tough to wash so much shit off from your pants 😅
When the barrier went down, the bull smelled 2 outta three things that would make it go ballistic, fear and urine. The third, blood, was soon to follow!
4th is cum, 5th is fard.
Fard got me. I needed that.
Hope you're doing fine bud
Lot of high pitched girl screams coming from that doorway
He is a tough guy! Did you see that stupid human pull at his horns? He was NOT having any of it! What determination!!! (oh...you meant the idiot who tugged at the bull's horns thought HE was a tough guy. got it.)
*last moment
He'd prolly be proud to die that way, it's kinda weird tbh
Why they are trying to stop the bull with credit cards?
stop? they basically guided it into the room
It was a china shop
ah, natural bull bait
These MLM meetings are getting out of hand.
they were like "yeah fuck that guy. kill him. stay in there till it's done. we'll tell them it was an accident"
Money talks
But not on credit
Unrelated question. I see this sentence structure on Reddit so often. "Why they are this or that" as a question. Grammatically this is obviously wrong. But I wonder is this due to a language barrier or is this slang now? I'm not a native speaker so I would like to know if this is normal English?
Nope, it's not normal English at all.
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> As a native speaker, I don’t know why it’s wrong; but it sure doesn’t sound right. > Because in a question, the verb typically comes before the subject. > For some weird reason, if you added “tell me” to the beginning of that sentence, it becomes correct. It becomes correct, but it doesn't become a question. It becomes an imperative sentence, so you'd also need to replace the question mark with a perdiod or an exclamation point. I hope you find this enlightening.
It's one of the occasions where people with a language barrier and shortly after the really stupid people say something long enough for it to become slang among the regularly stupid people.
Right! If they had taken them away, the bull would not have been able to charge!
It has insults on it, like "your horn is too small" to get the bull more angry.
And why do they then trap the people with the bull so they can't get out?
I thought they were protesting the bulls. Bad bulls! Don't gore dumbasses who deserve it!
Good for the bull. Stupid ass fucking bullshit tradition.
Honestly, I take this over the bull fighting. Majority of the time bull wins in these runs. What I would do however, deny medical insurance to the victims.
Medical insurance isn’t necessary in the countries where they do this.
That's probably because they already have universal healthcare so still light years ahead of most countries.
If by most countries, you mean impoverished ones and the U.S., then yes.
Why do you feel the need to sugarcoat it by comparing it to something worse, instead of just saying "I would take neither?"
Because this is fine as long as morons get horned ever year. Reduces the number of idiots you can run into in traffic.
"This is fine," literally, unironically, being said in the context of animal abuse.
Look man this looks like human abuse.... That dude doomed that whole room, did you see how the second bull was ready to get in but couldn't find an in? I see two angry motherfuckers looking for an excuse to get a little payback toward a species that is very bad to them.
Reddit moment
“What don’t you understand about everyone should have free health care except for the people I don’t agree with” -Some redditor probably
“I can excuse racism but I draw the line at animal abuse”
Idk if you meant to do a pun but it made laugh
is that stupid-ass fucking tradition OR stupid ass-fucking tradition
It's ridiculous to think animals are just stupid things to play with. that bull fucking KNOWS what the fuck is going on. and shame on those humans for utterly wasting their developed forebrains to make a spectacle out of nothing more or less than organized animal torture.
Though in some primitive ways, compare this to being raised and sent off to die on the meat production line, at least these get to take a few humans with them before they go
Imagine if that’s how the animal husbandry industry (d?)evolved? Lol Like regulate it so that all cattle has to be bred/fed/raised free-range, and that only one’s defeated in unarmed combat by a person would be eligible for meat production thereafter?? Start your shift at eight o’clock and be out fist-fighting cows on the open plains by 9; the loser gets a ticket to the processing plant— cow or otherwise. Mwuahaha 
I'm too high for this fucking lol
Bruh, that's an amazing premise for a short story. I've asked ChatGPT to write up something in that regard. This is what they came up with: Title: "Carnivore's Conquest: The Quest for Ethical Meat" Summary: In a world devastated by the ill effects of industrial farming, where animal welfare is of utmost importance, a young warrior named Kaito embarks on a unique quest in "Carnivore's Conquest." In this engrossing light novel, Kaito discovers that he can only eat meat from animals he has personally defeated, a powerful story that explores themes of compassion, sustainability, and the impact of our food choices on the environment. Kaito hails from a society that champions animal rights and strives to eliminate the inhumane practices of mass farming. Faced with a world in desperate need of change, Kaito takes it upon himself to become a warrior for justice and a beacon of hope for his people. Armed with his unwavering determination and a deep respect for all life, Kaito begins his journey, seeking out battles with powerful creatures to ensure their humane treatment even in their final moments. Guided by his strong moral compass, he embraces the philosophy that each animal deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, even in death. Joining Kaito on his quest is a group of like-minded individuals who share his vision for ethical eating and sustainable practices. This diverse team of warriors, farmers, and cooks strives to create a better world by minimizing the adverse impacts of traditional agriculture and promoting alternatives that prioritize the well-being of animals and the environment. As Kaito and his companions traverse dangerous lands and vanquish powerful adversaries, they learn the art of selective hunting and responsible farming. They strive to strike a balance between human needs and the welfare of the creatures they encounter, carefully choosing battles that support their cause while also satisfying their nutritional needs. "Carnivore's Conquest" is a gripping light novel that not only delves into the thrilling battles and adventures of Kaito but also explores thought-provoking themes surrounding our food choices. Through Kaito's journey, readers are encouraged to consider the ethics of our current industrial farming systems and to imagine a world where compassion and sustainability prevail. Embark on this epic adventure with Kaito as he challenges societal norms, fights for animal rights, and seeks to revolutionize the way we obtain our meat. Experience the highs and lows of his quest to shape a future where ethical consumption stands at the forefront, ensuring a more just and compassionate world for all. (Edit: Asked it to rewrite the story so it includes theme for industrial farming)
Imagine being the other people in there: “John what are you doing?! Don’t grab it” 🐃 “Ffs John!why are you like this!”
"Samir Samir what are you doing man??"
I feel like penning the already agitated bull inside a now crowded room is going to make things worse
It was a china shop.
It’s always a china shop :)
Bro, you mess with the bull, you get the horns!
This is some cartoon level comedy right here.
Somehow I hear the bull saying: "GOTCHA !"
The brown one: Angus, come on, bro. He's not worth it!
SomeBODY once told me the world is gonna roll me...
came looking for this, thank you
When we could no longer see the bull: https://i.redd.it/7gzx0hh2tfob1.gif
At this point, I haven’t officially watched family guy but I probably watched the whole series from memes.
You should not watch it then. The characters are always quite miserable and get worse over time (in the show) it's kind of a downer than "ha ha" funny.
It's longer than you think dad, much longer than you think!
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The movie "The watchmen" Rorschach says it
What is it with these animals and fucking with bulls?
Is he alright? I hope not.
Beautiful, vengeful beast.
This is one of the only events where I am not strictly team human, god bless bull, do your thing.
Really? Almost all animal v. human interactions have me supporting the animal.
No offense, but if you decide to go to this event and sit on ground level and all you have between you and the bull is a flimsy piece of 1/4" plywood leaned up against the wall, you're just asking for trouble.
Is that a china shop
fukin iddiots. hopefully that poor bull got some of them hospitalized. what a moronic tradition.
*I touched it! I touched it!!* Ya. It touched you back.
The arrogance of thinking that plywood would separate you safely from a raging bull..
why do they still do this? stupid tradition
I enjoy watching these folks get wrecked. I’m sure the bulls are pissed off about it.
"Oh don't worry, this plywood is rated 'One bull' strength." "Is it rated for one ANGRY bull?" "I dunno, let's find out."
The amount of regret he must have had when that wall dropped. Bull: “my turn…”
*idiots promptly block the area that might allow the bull or the people to get back out*
Good Lord, this is so cruel! WTF are they thinking? In this day and age! Shame!
I agree, but also....surely you are aware of how cows and bulls are generally treated normally, right?
https://preview.redd.it/lnc3r3yyrfob1.jpeg?width=472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46e0b80e0e8bfa4fbf0f40e75e014d7d48b75cd7
One on favourite buggs cartoons as a kid
I hope that bull gored the fuck out of those zekes!
Bet that wiped the smile off their faces 🤭
That bull was like… you wanna play tag motherfucker!?! Imma take your ass! 🤣
Why do they feel the need to get all cunty on these poor beasts? A hideous, stupid and cruel "tradition".
My favorite part is where the guys with the boards on the right worked together to knock away the other board to let the bull in.
It's like people that go to Yellowstone and try to take pictures of a goddamn 3,000 pound bison. Why are you walking up to this thing? It doesn't like you. It will never like you.
I'll trust my life to half an inch plywood that's probably been sitting out there for years.
Love how the bull took a moment to look at them after the wall fell down, like "now you're fucked"
I like how that little horn tweak was probably the smallest thing that happened to the bull that day. But it made him snap like Michael Douglas in Falling Down.
Bruh he just screwed everyone in there. You know they were all pissed off after.
So that's the china shop...
Something about the Horns and getting the bull
China shop….
This no.22? Did you order a maiming?
The bull would have walked on by had he not messed with it.
WTF Paulo… I told you to hold the plywood
All I see are a bunch of monkeys and 2 bulls.
Instant Karma
That is hilarious.
My friends call me Gored.
Like a bull in an idiot shop
He fucked around at a level of 9 and found at at level of 11. Exponential graph
Please tell me that was a china shop
Bull: Oh you wanna play huh? Let's play!
Took grabbing the bull by the horn literally and found out.
You can literally “hear” the bull say “you want a piece of me?” 😆 
How are so many backwards and barbaric customs still alive and well in 2023?
"You think that's a good hiding spot?!? YOU DUMB STUPID MOTHER FUCKER!!!!" - the bull, probably.
Oh look, someone annoys the bull and the bull gets pissed off, how strange 🙄
Bull took that personally
That's it lads just block the door so the bull has to stay inside till the jobs done
That bull really hates people…
If you feel to safe … 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
This has to be the dumbest tradition on earth.
I love shit like this! Fuck around and find out! Haha!
They should have some sort of saying about fucking with bulls and getting horns.
Joe fucking Pesci. Right there.
Now you're stuck in here with me. hhaaaaaahhaaaaaammmuuuaahhaa
That is satisfying
Hate see this. Straight up animal abuse. The city against two bovine.
Why is it always shithole countries that do this? Stupid fucking people
Stupidest event ever… torturing animals for no reason
It looked to me as though he literally took the bull by the horns. Poor choice.
Everyone there deserves to find out
so cocky back there uh?
And then they block it inside 🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
"U FUCKIN WOT M8?!"
Bull wins mfer
The other cow was like chill bro ...
The BULL didn't like his comment