MAYORAL CANDIDATE HITS RIVAL WITH CHAIR DURING DEBATE

During a televised political debate between two men running for mayor of Sao Paulo, Brazil, one conked the other over the head with a metal chair. Jose Luiz Daten was debating right-wing Pablo Marcal when Marcal brought up sexual harassment allegations made against his opponent. The charges were dismissed by prosecutors. Marcal then accused Daten of wanting to attack him during a previous TV debate but did not because he was “not man enough.” Insults flew, and as Marcal was speaking Datena walked up and threw a stool chair at Marcal’s head. Marcal managed to raise an arm at the last minute and deflect the blow slightly, although he was hospitalized with suspected fractured ribs and breathing difficulties. Afterwards, Mr. Datena admitted “losing it” and said: “I don’t choose moments of emotion. I’m a real man.”
* In other words, he doesn’t take insults sitting down. He stands up. Then he grabs his chair and throws it.
* Marcal said Daten “wasn’t man enough.” Daten says “I’m a real man.” Look, just measure both of their testosterone levels and publish the numbers. I’m sure they’re both really high.
* If he doesn’t win the election, he can always get a job as a luchador – one of those Mexican pro-wrestlers.
* This must be why, at American debates, they give them podiums but no chairs.