Ever since I was a kid growing up in Ogden Utah back in the early 80's, I've been fascinated by the Spanish bullfight. I even searched out books on bullfighting at the Weber County library, where I found and read "Death in the Afternoon" by Ernest Hemingway. I'm probably the only kid in Utah to have ever read that book. Now here we are 40 years later and I still enjoy learning about and keeping up with the bullfights.

August 7, 2020

Un espontaneo

Bilbao - 2014 - toro de Victorino Martin

A espontaneo is when a person from the crowd suddenly jumps into the plaza during a bullfight and tries to give the bull a few passes.

Usually it is someone who had dreams of being a bullfighter but it never worked out for them and the temptation to get in the ring is still strong so they do.

Sometimes it doesn't go well and the person is gored or injured, other times they are arrested and fined.

Occasionally it works out and they are given the chance to continue with the bull for awhile longer.

(here are some YouTube links of some espontaneos)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDf-0tAoqpk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaBHonspPdg
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