Good perspective and reminder on the cultural aspect of this. Appreciated

It's hard to say whether it's brave men throwing their fates to skill and chance ... or just a bunch of drunks tormenting animals.  Probably somewhere in between.

After the fighting bulls reach the plaza del toros and are secured, the organizers will release smaller bulls into the arena.  But these aren't even bulls, they're cows, and their horns have been taped or dulled. This part, this part is nothing more than a bunch of drunks tormenting animals.

Focus on the enceirro.  Get your run right.  There are countless photogs along the course, and they'll post their photos for purchase later that day ... so don't try to take your own photos along the course.

It's a 24/7 party that shuts down the normal operation of a good chunk of the town.  Most livers of mortal men can't handle the full seven days of the event, and there's no shame in dialing it back a bit.

Oh, and getting your photo with the Hemingway statue will be a surprise disappointment, if its still cluttered with event trailers and the such.  A skilled photog can save the photo.  The average monkey on the street will disappoint.  But with digital, at least you'll know right away if the photo sucks.

Bring some Bear spray & tell us if it works
also Gauze and a cork , so you can put the Gauze
on the cork after the bull's done Buggering your Anus with his horns

Try to figure out how to say "I'm not the crossdresser who stabbed your friend!" in bovine speak, in case one of them catches up to you.

Buttplug?

Don't be one of those dumbasses who actually tries to run with the bulls.

Be one of those smart people with a camera who gets the real fun of taking photos of those dumbasses as they get their balls ripped off or get a second rectum installed or get their original one reamed out to 6/0 size.

This place cracks me up tears
are coming down my face

Does your health care coverage include medevac insurance?

One thing I've learned is don't take life advice on ARFCOM.  You might live longer, but it will be a boring miserable life.  Have fun.

A butt plug.  You would hate to get a horn up your pooper.

Why is picture taking frowned upon?

Nobody wants to fall into a pileup and get gored because some idiot wanted to take a selfie while running next to a bull.

His name was Matthew Tassio

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It's disruptive to the aesthetics and style of the enceirro.  Disrespectful to local expectations.

Running with the bulls?  A prescription for OxyContin to hold you over on the flight back home.  Tell your orthopedic surgeon your vacation plans and go ahead and book an appointment for when you return.

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