Shannon Sharpe

I've said numerous times the hardest job in America isn't being a professional athlete. It's not being a matador or having some job that puts your life at risk. The hardest job in America is being black, because it's the one thing you can't outrun.

American Athlete

Jennifer Coolidge

No one purposefully paints a bad painting. It's someone who's trying to do a good painting, but it's terrible. I have one with a matador, and the bull is going through the blanket. You can tell the painter didn't know how to paint it.

American Actress

Christopher Lloyd

A picador is the guy in a bullfight who helps make sure the matador doesn't get killed by distracting the bull. That's what TV writing is. You're just distracting the bull long enough to stick around for the next set of commercials.

American Actor

Geoffrey Fisher

My feelings are those of a schoolboy getting in sight of the holidays. Or more seriously, my feelings are perhaps those of a matador who has decided not to enter the bull ring.

Clergyman

Fernando Botero

Bullfights have so much color. Not just the matador but also the bull, the arena, and the public. It's all very festive.

Colombian Artist

Before anything else, I started painting bulls and matadors. That was my initiation to paint.

In Spain, matadors are viewed with a mix of admiration for their courage and criticism for animal cruelty.

Cultural Significance

Although associated with Spain, matador events also take place in other countries like Mexico and Peru.

Not Just Spain

A matador is not just any bullfighter; they have the distinct role of delivering the final blow.

Specific Role

Matadors have a high value in certain card games, signifying their importance in gameplay strategy.

Card Game Hierarchy

Using a matador card at the right moment is crucial for success in games like skat or Klaberjass.

Strategic Play

The term 'matador' in card games is more commonly understood in regions where skat or Klaberjass are played.

Regional Usage

 the country of matadors and a common theme in Picasso’s work– or does it stand for the brutality of war? In this scene of strife, these animals raise more questions than answers. And additional elements hidden throughout the frame offer even more secrets for close observers.

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Cultural Significance

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