Clown tossed at least 10 feet in the air by bull, and me not missing it

2 comments August 11th, 2008

Went with the family to the rodeo at the Boone County Fair Saturday night.

Mostly, I was disappointed at the seemingly slower pace that the rodeo moved this year.

But then, the moment came that we were all hoping for, though that’s not something we really want to admit to: One bull-rider couldn’t get out of the bull’s way, and in came the clown to the rescue to distract the animal. And within a second, the clown was tossed into the air at least 10 feet.

He looked like a rag doll flying through the air. And then, plop, he landed on the ground. As he hit the ground, the announcer called for the paramedics. But within a minute or so, as everyone who hadn’t looked away to tend to one kid or another continued to gasp, the clown was up and at ‘em again. Amazing. Worth the $10 admission price, for sure.

Tell about a time when you almost missed the big moment at a event, but were glad you didn’t.