[October 20, 2023] Savage manliness? Perhaps not. Camel jumping in Yemen is more of an oddity than a “savage manly” sport … although there are some professional jumpers from the Azraniq tribe who would disagree. The sport does require considerable strength and agility. There is some opportunity to get hurt by a fall or the camel kicking the jumper. The winner is simply the person who can jump over the most camels.
Typically, camel jumping occurs at local celebrations; weddings are one of the typical events or one of a few annual festivals. It is also a rite of passage for young men. Camel jumping is said to be an ancient sport and largely forgotten. This means it is hard to find, but an enterprising photojournalist from the United States documented the sport and helped bring it to international attention.
To see camel jumping, go to YouTube to see some of this “savage” sport, link here. I wonder if the guys holding the tails of the camels are a bit crazy. Five camels appear to be the limit of our camel jumpers. No serious injuries so far.
I’m a little off-topic today, but I think we all enjoy a story of manliness now and again.
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“Savage manliness? Perhaps not. Camel jumping in Yemen is more of an oddity than a “savage manly” sport … although there are some professional jumpers from the Azraniq tribe who would disagree. The sport does require considerable strength and agility. There is some opportunity to get hurt by a fall or the camel kicking the jumper. The winner is simply the person who can jump over the most camels.” — Gen. Doug Satterfield, he nails it again and again.
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Lady Hawk, nailed it. That is how I open my day, by having a cup of coffee, my dog at my feet, my iPad in my lap and opening this blog. Makes my brain work overtime. 👍
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Hey, Gen. Satterfield. I watched a couple of these videos. Males only sport. Got a big kick out of it. And that is, IMHO, part of the reason it exists. And, you might get to see someone hurt and how they handle it. Only duckflutes would want to get rid of the sport.
I bet I could jump six camels. Yeah, right.
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Da Man, you made my day. And, thanks to Gen. Satterfield for his off-topic article on camel jumping. Never heard of it before and will never again hear of it. You’ve got to be 100% nuts to try it. Injuries are guaranteed.
That’s why it is called a “manly sport.” DPG, always good to hear from you.
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My favorite is “Our Longest Year in Iraq.” SPECTACULAR, and a lot safer than camel jumping.
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