But ... it was the Catalonian bull that was supposed to be slaughtered!

What's the Spanish for 'a bugger's muddle'?  I ask because those pesky Catalonian contrarians have just stuck two fingers up, not just to the Spanish government but also - heaven forfend! - to The Grand High Panjandrum of All High Panjandrums, Hish Exshellenshy, 'Juncksh zee Drunksh'!  Those Catalonians are all very naughty boys and girls for defying those who know best what is best for them and voting for independence.  Much more of this sort of thing and they will be sent to the 'naughty step' to join those recalcitrant Brits.

I should add that I absolutely and resolutely do not have a clue as to the rights and wrongs of this particular imbroglio, it's all way above my pay grade.  Even so, I fear the worst.  The Spanish, of whatever region, are not famous for their easy going, give and take attitude, in fact, the exact opposite, they tend to become exceedingly passionate and we all know where excessive passion can lead!  So, mis amigos, please, stay calm.  Yes, I know that calm is boring but, on the whole, boring is better than bloody!

 

 

Comments

[AussieD]

The wish to be independent and to determine your own future can be so so annoying.

[Whitewall]

Annoying and contagious...and threatening!

[Timbo]

In Venezuela one would call this situation "una merienda de negros" an expression which translates as "a ni##er's lunch break", recalling a time when the slaves had to fight over a few scraps to get something to eat.