Oh gosh that's terrible but a little funny at the same time.
The cactus was in the right place at the right time
Poor Bomber, I can't believe the previous person spurred him that hard. I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt from that, but I couldn't imagine the pain the spines caused you.
Several years ago I had a shovel in my shed that I stepped on and the handle got me right in the face. I literally saw stars when it got me lol. I had a large knot right above my right eye so it was a painful and embarrassing reminder.