What's Up With Rodeos?

[Purple Haze]

Could somebody tell me what the appeal is? I live in rodeo land, I'm surrounded by it and have seen it, but I just don't get it. Do we still need to ride on the backs of animals? We've had cars for a hundred years. Somebody fill me in. Any cowboys or cowgirls here?

 

[KillerMuffin]

Horses attract girls.
Cowboys attract girls.
Danger attracts girls.


Any questions?

 

[Purple Haze]

Okay, but what's with those huge WWF belt buckles?

Bigger the belt buckle, smaller the brain?

 

[KillerMuffin]

They still tote guns down there. Body armor. Really handy in case you get caught with in the wrong trailer with someone else's Rodeo Bunny.

 

[Problem Child]

Riding bulls was the biggest rush I've ever had without drugs, and it was better than most of the drugs. It's also one of the most dangerous and difficult ways there are to earn a living. Mom told me to give it up after fifty stitches in my leg one Sunday afternoon and I'm glad I listened to her.

 

[miles]

Problem Child

Yippee Yi Yo Oy Vey.

 

[Calamity Jane]

You're kidding, right?

I rode a new horse tonight. If I can come up with $3000, she'll be my horse at the end of the month.

It's an amazing rush to get on an animal that weighs as much as a small car, and have it do your bidding. and that's not taking into account any of the added bonuses of riding... like the eroticism of it...

chickc dig horses and chicks dig scars, and at least this chick digs trucks... where better to find them than at the rodeo? (or nearset grand prix jumping event.)

 

[Asendin]

Okay, but what's with those huge WWF belt buckles?

Bigger the belt buckle, smaller the brain?

basically

 

[morninggirl5]

Part of it is the mystique we have invested in the "Old West" and cowboys in general.















Oh and part of it may be the way the cowboys look in those tight jeans and how the chaps show off their "parts" so well.

 

[Barb Dwyer]

Not only do girls like horses, girls like to ride horses!
And what man, or woman for that matter, doesn't like to tame the wild beast? And the too-tight jeans and chaps and boots and hats on the men don't hurt either.

It's one of the few sports where humans can take on animals in a contest of skills and strength. Isn't it more satisfying to say "I beat a 1000 pound bull and wrestled him to the ground" than "I shot a 50 on the front 9 at Pebble Beach?"

And, for some reason I always think of this joke when I think of the word rodeo

Two blokes talking over a beer discussing various sex positions. First bloke says his favorite position is the "rodeo."

The other bloke asks what the position is and how to do it.

"Well, get your wife to get on the bed on all fours and do it doggy style. Once things start to get underway and she's really enjoying it, lean forward and whisper in her ear - `Your sister likes this position as well'- then try and hang on for 8 seconds.

 

[Guest]

adrenaline

For me it was an adrenaline addiction that I out grew. I've never parachuted...don't like rollercoasters...not to keen on motorcycles...but I'd agree with The cowgirl, it's a hell of a rush to climb on the back of something that's pulsing with anger and has the power to eliminate you from the gene pool. Maybe that's the eroticism...you're so damned glad to be alive, coupled with all the adrenaline...very erotic! As for buckles and all that western paraphernalia, I always carried my hat and boots in my bag. Tried my damnedest to look anything but the part. Drugstore cowboys still irk me.

So Purple Haze, I would say, the adrenaline rush is a basic motivator, but not the only one. It's like any other sport or pastime that people love, if it needs an explanation, then it's understanding lies beyond words and is found in the experience.

Try this, go to the nearest dude ranch or horse stable where horses are available to ride. Tell them you're an experienced rider and mouth off about being able to ride anything they've got. When you get back, you'll understand the thrill a little more.

 

[Purple Haze]

Will I get a great big belt buckle?

 

[erosman]

Damn it! again!

I'd like to know how this thing times out at just the moment I submit! Not trying to be anonymous there mr. haze. Those unregistered comments are mine.

"...mommas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys."

 

[Problem Child]

Will I get a great big belt buckle?

You only get one after carnal knowledge with a sheep. Or a ppman.

 

[Purple Haze]

Tough choices they be, Problem Child.

I think I'll just have to be content with my smaller, inadequate belt buckle.

I'll go back to my barrell.

 

[erosman]

belt jewelry

You can probably get one of those out of an arcade machine for $.25. Most(not all) are worth about as much.