The guys—Peter, Quagmire, and Cleveland—become frustrated with Joe when his physical disabilities prevent them from enjoying their usual activities. To compensate, Joe suggests they participate in a running of the bulls-style event. However, the plan goes horribly wrong when Joe is trampled by a bull, resulting in him becoming a quadriplegic.
: Much of the humor is derived from Joe’s heightened state of disability and the guys' incompetent attempts to assist him. [S14E8] Brokeback Swanson
: The episode explores the limits of Peter, Quagmire, and Cleveland's loyalty to Joe, contrasting their genuine guilt with their inherent selfishness. and Cleveland's loyalty to Joe