>
>
> The original expression
>>> came from cock-fighting, and meant to provide one=E2=80=99s bird with
>>> good, sharp spurs (considered, it would seem, as a kind of
>>> artificial heel) that would inflict the most damage.
>
Having been to cock fights of both the well heeled (steel) and natural
heeled variety the former are much less gruesome and over relatively
quickly with a well timed slash. These events are common in latin
American countries and quite a good place for photo opportunities.
Unfortunately the best pictures I took are also among the slides I lost.
Mike
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