6/15/2004: El Colacho jumps the babies

Undertoad · 06-15-2004, 11:36 AM

He's at it again at what is now a recurring IotD. El Colacho is supposed to be the devil - which is why he gets the stylish outfit I guess - and his jump is supposed to rid the babies of original sin. It all takes place at the El Salto Del Colacho festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain.

Lucky babies, their eternal fate changing as the result of a simple stunt. I think if they really are cleansed that this guy should be leaping over every baby he can possibly find, and parents should travel to him from all over to set up hurdling events and maybe even pole vaults over pyramids of screaming youngsters. But if it's just a silly festival, than it should be an IotD and we can only hope the guy clears the kids every time.

Troubleshooter · 06-15-2004, 12:40 PM

If you're willing to heed the little voices, why is this such a leap of logic?

jojomonkeygirl · 06-15-2004, 01:16 PM

at least he got new shoes since his last jump.

Bitman · 06-15-2004, 01:39 PM

Whaddayu mean? The kids aren't in danger, the guy's obviously way off to the side.

warch · 06-15-2004, 04:00 PM

It is baby jumping time again!? Ah. Lets get out a motorcycle and try it.

Slartibartfast · 06-15-2004, 05:09 PM

I didn't know the devil drives a racecar for NASCAR

Arliquin · 06-16-2004, 07:01 AM

4 at a time! Must take all day. Maybe they keep adding more. A bigger bed, better shoes, longer run up, flashier costume....

Griff · 06-16-2004, 08:25 AM

If we're done ridiculing what we don't understand, maybe we can dig a little deeper. We have some cultural confusion here. From what I've read the devil is supposed to be fleeing from the sight of the Eucharist, since it occurs the Sunday after Corpus Christi. Original sin is removed by Baptism in Catholicism. El Colacho is supposed to flee taking with him whatever illnessess the babies have. It is a traditional folk remedy dating from 1621.

Troubleshooter · 06-16-2004, 09:04 AM

A friend of mine says that, "El Salto Del Colacho" means, "the jump of the curly haired guy."

And as far as ridiculing what I don't understand, I understand it.

Griff · 06-16-2004, 11:29 AM

I'd say American culture's irrationality is far more dangerous to humanity than some curly haired guy maintaining an old tradition for the sake of tourism.

Guess · 06-16-2004, 11:33 AM

I wonder what those babies are thinking...

Troubleshooter · 06-16-2004, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by Griff
I'd say American culture's irrationality is far more dangerous to humanity than some curly haired guy maintaining an old tradition for the sake of tourism.

I'd be terribly surprisied if it was strictly for tourism.

SteveDallas · 06-16-2004, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Guess
I wonder what those babies are thinking...

Probably nothing different than if they weren't being jumped over!

xoxoxoBruce · 06-16-2004, 07:15 PM

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If we're done ridiculing what we don't understand, maybe we can dig a little deeper.

Certainly not, you commie pinko. What are ya, unAmerican.

06-15-2004, 11:36 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	6/15/2004: El Colacho jumps the babies He's at it again at what is now a recurring IotD. El Colacho is supposed to be the devil - which is why he gets the stylish outfit I guess - and his jump is supposed to rid the babies of original sin. It all takes place at the El Salto Del Colacho festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain. Lucky babies, their eternal fate changing as the result of a simple stunt. I think if they really are cleansed that this guy should be leaping over every baby he can possibly find, and parents should travel to him from all over to set up hurdling events and maybe even pole vaults over pyramids of screaming youngsters. But if it's just a silly festival, than it should be an IotD and we can only hope the guy clears the kids every time.

06-15-2004, 12:40 PM	#2
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	If you're willing to heed the little voices, why is this such a leap of logic? __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

06-16-2004, 08:25 AM	#8
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	If we're done ridiculing what we don't understand, maybe we can dig a little deeper. We have some cultural confusion here. From what I've read the devil is supposed to be fleeing from the sight of the Eucharist, since it occurs the Sunday after Corpus Christi. Original sin is removed by Baptism in Catholicism. El Colacho is supposed to flee taking with him whatever illnessess the babies have. It is a traditional folk remedy dating from 1621. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-16-2004, 09:04 AM	#9
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	A friend of mine says that, "El Salto Del Colacho" means, "the jump of the curly haired guy." And as far as ridiculing what I don't understand, I understand it. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

06-16-2004, 11:29 AM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'd say American culture's irrationality is far more dangerous to humanity than some curly haired guy maintaining an old tradition for the sake of tourism. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-15-2004, 01:16 PM	#3
jojomonkeygirl Vivacious Vivisectionist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NC Posts: 36	at least he got new shoes since his last jump.

06-15-2004, 01:39 PM	#4
Bitman cellar smellar Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: californy, baby! Posts: 403	Whaddayu mean? The kids aren't in danger, the guy's obviously way off to the side.

06-15-2004, 04:00 PM	#5
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	It is baby jumping time again!? Ah. Lets get out a motorcycle and try it.

06-15-2004, 05:09 PM	#6
Slartibartfast \|-0-\| <-0-> \|-0-\| Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 516	I didn't know the devil drives a racecar for NASCAR

06-16-2004, 07:01 AM	#7
Arliquin Jotter of Notes Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 11	4 at a time! Must take all day. Maybe they keep adding more. A bigger bed, better shoes, longer run up, flashier costume....

06-16-2004, 11:33 AM	#11
Guess What's my name? Guess Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 69	I wonder what those babies are thinking... __________________ "Earth laughs in flowers" ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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