Caught with his trousers down
The Bull Monty: a would-be matador can only cower as his manhood is exposed to ridicule
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The ultimate test of manhood for almost every self-respecting Spanish male remains taking on - and beating - the bull. But when an eager amateur stepped into the ring during a fiesta at Zaragoza late last year, he ended up displaying a great deal more of his manhood than intended.
Shortly after the showdown began, the bull performed an act of extraordinary dexterity, pinning the man to the ground and hooking off his trousers and underpants leaving him naked below the waist before a startled crowd of thousands.
Miraculously the man was uninjured: the bull's horns had been trimmed and padded for the occasion. But the one-ton mountain of beef, bone and horn could easily have butted or trampled the man to death.
As it was the man - whose only real injury consisted of the bruising to his ego - pulled his shirt down around himself and hobbled away as best he could. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROJELIO ALABUZ/REX
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments