51. Ride A Mechanical Bull (Or Moustache)

Riding a mechanical bull has been a goal of mine for a couple years.  I knew there were a couple country clubs in my area that each had one, so I made a goal to ride one last weekend.  Technically, I did not ride a bull...but a moustache.  At Knoxville Tavern there is a mechanical moustache; it still counts because it is just like a bull, but instead of having a bull's head, the edges curve up in the shape of a moustache. After paying five dollars I climbed over the inflatable arena to the big moustache and jumped on.

I had no clue what to expect; I sat up on the huge saddle with the rope in one hand, and the other hand above my head.  The ladies on the sidelines screamed and cheered, and I heard my boyfriend yell out my name in encouragement.  Soon the machine started to move and jerk, I only lasted about four or five seconds because one quick movement tipped me over.  The first photo shows me on the bull, the second is when I fell onto the mat.  The quality of the photos is horrible, because of the lighting in the club, and the quick moving bull; I wish I had a better picture.  I will definitely try this again, preferably on a true mechanical bull.  I will know more about how it works and feels, so I will hopefully beat my record of four seconds!