Bull Rider Gets F’n Slammed But Survives

Holy crap.  This video in The Pit is spectacularly stunning and the announcer totally hits it on the head in the first few seconds; wait 'til you hear what he says.  You have to be brave to just watch this video which shows a bull rider get slammed into a wall about zero seconds into his ride at a recent bull riding event.

"That became a five-second example of why you may not want to become a bull rider."  -announcer

I'm not sure the word, "slammed" is strong enough to describe what the bull does to this guy.  What's a few steps beyond slammed?  Maybe crushed?  What about obliterated?  How about demolished?

Incredibly, the rider walked away from the whole thing.  Which is so damn badass that I can't hardly believe it.  The dude is made of steel.

The slam of this guy's lifetime happened at a Professional Bull Riders Association event in St. Louis over the weekend.  The bull rider goes by JRV.  His real name is João Vieira and let me tell you one thing:  my man is one tough freakin' dude.

The bull he is riding doesn't even get out of the gate before pinning JRV up against the stall of the pen.  The bull goes straight up and down vertically on his front legs and that poor dude bends almost in half backward because he has zero time to react to the freaking disaster that is this particular ride.  Not just that though, because slamming this poor guy to the wall isn't quite enough punishment for this bull to hand out, the beast gives João on more massive kick to the back of the head as a going-away prize.

Seriously, bull riders are the baddest-ass m/f'rs on the planet dude.  This video is insane.  Watch with one eye closed as this bull rider gets slammed into a wall.  UGH.

Queen Elizabeth II recognized many individuals with honors of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. During her legendary reign as Queen, she knighted a number of popular musicians.

Here is a brief explainer on the various levels of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Per the U.K.'s official Honours System website, the following are the five title distinctions in order of importance the British Monarchy can bestow upon individuals for their non-combative contributions to the U.K.:

-Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): "Achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others."

-Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): "Distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally."

-Commander of the British Empire (CBE): "A prominent national role of a lesser degree, a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity."

-Damehood/Knighthood (DBE/KBE): "A pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at national level), or in a capacity which will be recognized by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment."

-Dame/Knight Grand Cross (GBE): "Grand Cross is the highest class in many of the Orders."

Typically, the head monarch will unveil these honors as part of every New Year. Additionally, their birthday also serves as a time to unveil new additions to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. People can be nominated via a special form.

With those definitions and information in mind, here are 13 iconic musicians knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.