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brad jones aka the cinema snob recounts his recent meeting with lou at some con
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I thought it was 20 bucks... What has he done to justify the price increase?
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i would glady pay 40 bucks if that would stop you from posting pictures of fat asses all day.
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I have dealt with Lou over the phone. Let me just say this. He's NOT a pleasant man.
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Biggest scumbag is this industry. That says a lot about Loup Ferino.
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Biggest scumbag is this industry. That says a lot about Loup Ferino.
worst then palumbo?
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I thought it was 20 bucks... What has he done to justify the price increase?
No price increase. Lou charges 20 bucks to sign any picture and also charge 20 bucks to take a picture with him.....so he likely got an autographed picture of himself with Lou
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No price increase. Lou charges 20 bucks to sign any picture and also charge 20 bucks to take a picture with him.....so he likely got an autographed picture of himself with Lou
I would like to take a picture with you vince how much do you charge.
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I have dealt with Lou over the phone. Let me just say this. He's NOT a pleasant man.
Did he buy car insurance in the end?
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Lou has his own 1st annual Lou Ferrigno Classics this Nov? ??? at the Pepperdine University Lodge ??? ???
Wonder if he will be forcing every one that walks thru the door to pay him $20 on top of the ticket price to take a picture with him
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To those of you that have not been to a Comic Con or to a fan convention. The tv and movie stars that are there charge $40 or so for a pic and to meet them. Hell, Patrick Stewart charged $80 at one convention. For a meet and great, and to take pics of them, that was another $40 or so.
At bodybuilding and UFC expos, usually there is no charge to take a pic of the person, and sometimes $10 for an autograph. Lou charges $20.
Get over it... the best thing about it is that you can say 'no'.
Simple as that.
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Ron,
I don't think it is the $20 I think it is the fact that you pay him $20 for a couple minutes of his time and he is a rude ass. I can remember the first time I met him was at the Arnold and I was like Holy Shit it is Lou Ferrigno. I went up to him asked for an autograph and a picture and he was very very rude and says like a dick "You buy a Book or Poster, then I sign autograph". I looked at my dad and went Holy Shit - Lou Ferigno is a Dickhead!!! And then walked away, that was about 97-98.
In 2007 my room was actually 3 doors down from Lou at the Hyatt on Capital Square and I rode the elevator up with him to our floor. I kindly said Hey Lou how is it going? He looked at me and my wife like we were peasants and did not say a word. I looked at my wife and said nice to see he is still a dick!
Screw him, charge what you want but no need to be a Dick to your fans!
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I took a picture with arnold Schwarzenegger, didnt charge me a penny
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Did he buy car insurance in the end?
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Naw, this was when he was making his comeback. He kept calling Bob Kennedy, asking him to send all his books. Apparently Lou thought he required them for a successful return to the competition stage (?). Bob kept directing the calls to Johnny Fitness, and JF passed them off to me.
"Just deal with him, Fortress. Please." said Johnny.
So twat Ferrigno badgered the frick outta me about the damn books, this and that.
Despite my being very professional and polite, Lou was a loud, rude and demanding prick, and he spoke to me as if I was somehow his assistant to cater to his every whim.
To rid ourselves of the nuisance (and because Bob was generous), Bob had me bundle up all his books up to that time and send them along. It cost a huge amount. Never did Lou offer to pay for the shipping or ANYTHING.
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I took a picture with arnold Schwarzenegger, didnt charge me a penny
because arnold is a humble and nice guy.
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I think Lou is bitter that he lost to Arnold ever time on every level. Also he never won the Olympia but hell he got the Mr. UNIVERSE that's not bad either ala Arnold Pumping Iron. If Lou ever was rude to me in public I would just laugh and moc his hearing problem, try to make him angry and see if he turns green. ;D
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To those of you that have not been to a Comic Con or to a fan convention. The tv and movie stars that are there charge $40 or so for a pic and to meet them. Hell, Patrick Stewart charged $80 at one convention. For a meet and great, and to take pics of them, that was another $40 or so.
At bodybuilding and UFC expos, usually there is no charge to take a pic of the person, and sometimes $10 for an autograph. Lou charges $20.
Get over it... the best thing about it is that you can say 'no'.
Simple as that.
As others say, Lou's a rude and mean dude.
I personally saw the man essentially THROW a painting of himself given to him as a present from a fan at some Toronto-area gym opening behind him. The guy had spent considerable time creating the painting and, before presenting him with it, told Lou how much of a fan he was and how inspiring he found him in his own bodybuilding pursuits. Then he handed him the painting. Lou took it, roughly passed it off to some guy behind him, without even looking at it, and without making eye contact with the sunken fan, said, "Next!"
I spoke with the fan afterward, and he very explicitly said he was no longer that. He used some more colourful language, mind you.
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Arnold does a great impression of Lou. Really funny! One of his best acting jobs for sure.lol
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As others say, Lou's a rude and mean dude.
I personally saw the man essentially THROW a painting of himself given to him as a present from a fan at some Toronto-area gym opening behind him. The guy had spent considerable time creating the painting and, before presenting him with it, told Lou how much of a fan he was and how inspiring he found him in his own bodybuilding pursuits. Then he handed him the painting. Lou took it, roughly passed it off to some guy behind him, without even looking at it, and without making eye contact with the sunken fan, said, "Next!"
I spoke with the fan afterward, and he very explicitly said he was no longer that. He used some more colourful language, mind you.
Ill tell you what, phil heath is none of that, really cool and nice guy, even asks you what your name is and shakes your hand and tells you thank you for coming by to see him at his booth, of course who know how phil will act when he gets older
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Ill tell you what, phil heath is none of that, really cool and nice guy, even asks you what your name is and shakes your hand and tells you thank you for coming by to see him at his booth, of course who know how phil will act when he gets older
Good to hear. Never met the man.
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In all I have ever read about Lou, I have never once read about anyone being a friend to him or anything positive at all about him.
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I think Lou is bitter that he lost to Arnold ever time on every level. Also he never won the Olympia but hell he got the Mr. UNIVERSE that's not bad either ala Arnold Pumping Iron. If Lou ever was rude to me in public I would just laugh and moc his hearing problem, try to make him angry and see if he turns green. ;D
Lou turns green with envy every time he meets Arnold.
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Lou turns green with envy every time he meets Arnold.
That's because an Arnold Schwarzenegger only comes along once in a lifetime. Too bad it had to be in Lou's lifetime...
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I met Lou at the Olympia many years ago. I didn't pick up any dicketry from him at that time. I was excited to see him and I gladly forked over whatever it cost to get a picture with him. That said, the "you owe me $20 picture is one of the funniest things ever on Getbig. Someone should make an updated one that says $40. lol.
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We all remember them meeting at 2011 arnold expo:
Here at 2013.. Arnold takes his time so sign free autographs, and that awkward meeting with Lou again!!
notice how little eye contact Arnold makes with Lou, he KNOWS that Lou is an asshole.. therefore avoiding any type of social interaction(doesn't even say good bye to doucheLou)
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I'd love to take a sneak pic of Lou without his permission.
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It's actually kind of painful to watch Louie trying to act all buddy-buddy with Arnold. Arnie tolerates Ferrigno because of their history, that's all.
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Here at 2013.. Arnold takes his time so sign free autographs, and that awkward meeting with Lou again!!
notice how little eye contact Arnold makes with Lou, he KNOWS that Lou is an asshole.. therefore avoiding any type of social interaction(doesn't even say good bye to doucheLou)
'$20, $20 for shaking her hand'
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I love these badasses "fans" who go online whining how Lou is a dick and is that ... and they're not a fan of him they just go to him "for the fun of it" ...yes, tell me about it.
but as soon as they see the man up close in person they pee in their pants the man does not even smile at them and yet they pay him for a picture ,
Just to go again online and say how mean rude and a dick Lou is.
LOL
Ferrigno owning bitches, humiliating, and CHARGING them while at it.
WOOOSSSHHHHHHH
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From now on 1 dollar if youd like me to directly address you in a thread and 5 dollars if you want me to respond to pms. This includes mods and Ron.
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Ron,
I don't think it is the $20 I think it is the fact that you pay him $20 for a couple minutes of his time and he is a rude ass. I can remember the first time I met him was at the Arnold and I was like Holy Shit it is Lou Ferrigno. I went up to him asked for an autograph and a picture and he was very very rude and says like a dick "You buy a Book or Poster, then I sign autograph" I looked at my dad and went Holy Shit Lou Ferigno is a Dickhead!!! And then walked away, that was about 97-98.
In 2007 my room was actually 3 doors down from Lou at the Hyatt on Capital Square and I rode the elevator up with him to our floor. I kindly said Hey Lou how is it going? He looked at me and my wife like we were peasants and did not say a word. I looked at my wife and said nice to see he is still a dick!
Screw him, charge what you want but no need to be a Dick to your fans!
Are you aware that lou is deaf and if he does not look at your lips and read them then he wont hear you.
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From now on 1 dollar if youd like me to directly address you in a thread and 5 dollars if you want me to respond to pms. This includes mods and Ron.
Hi Lou!
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Are you aware that lou is deaf and if he does not look at your lips and read them then he wont hear you.
-Interesting point. Have any of you ever attended an event where most of the people were deaf? I once went to a hearing challeged friend's baseball game. The players and much of the audience were deaf folks. I definitely felt like an outsider.
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I have met Lou several times over the years. Sometimes he's in a good mood, other times not so much. I just think he is not much of a people person and acts that way towards strangers. My father worked with him on the Incredible Hulk tv show and said he was a nice guy.
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Are you aware that lou is deaf and if he does not look at your lips and read them then he wont hear you.
Yes I am very aware of this and trust me he seen and knew what I said. The guy is just a dick straight up, will never even look twice in his direction again. Trust me its not just me plenty of folks from my gym and team have all had similar experiences.
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Bill pearl signed his Book Keys to the inner Universe for Free(ok i bought the Book) a real gentleman. Like talking to a Buddy. i said,"Bill can you sign it for me?" .. Bill..."sure Don iŽll do it for you". one of the most polite men iŽve spoke to.
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Lou Ferrigno has every right to charge for his pictures. He is a celebrity and it is standard for celebrities to charge for autographs at conventions. I suppose some GETBIGGERS must have SMALL wallets.
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Naw, this was when he was making his comeback. He kept calling Bob Kennedy, asking him to send all his books. Apparently Lou thought he required them for a successful return to the competition stage (?). Bob kept directing the calls to Johnny Fitness, and JF passed them off to me.
"Just deal with him, Fortress. Please." said Johnny.
So twat Ferrigno badgered the frick outta me about the damn books, this and that.
Despite my being very professional and polite, Lou was a loud, rude and demanding prick, and he spoke to me as if I was somehow his assistant to cater to his every whim.
To rid ourselves of the nuisance (and because Bob was generous), Bob had me bundle up all his books up to that time and send them along. It cost a huge amount. Never did Lou offer to pay for the shipping or ANYTHING.
Unless he was going to inject them what help would they give
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Lou Ferrigno has every right to charge for his pictures. He is a celebrity and it is standard for celebrities to charge for autographs at conventions. I suppose some GETBIGGERS must have SMALL wallets.
I cannot imagine paying for anyone's signature. It just doesn't seem that important. Celebrities come and go. The last time I went to a celebrity star studded event it was the premier of Cleopatra and the Egyptian theater on Hollywood Boulevard in 1963. It was a Zoo. I didn't get or ask for anyone's signature.
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To those of you that have not been to a Comic Con or to a fan convention. The tv and movie stars that are there charge $40 or so for a pic and to meet them. Hell, Patrick Stewart charged $80 at one convention. For a meet and great, and to take pics of them, that was another $40 or so.
At bodybuilding and UFC expos, usually there is no charge to take a pic of the person, and sometimes $10 for an autograph. Lou charges $20.
Get over it... the best thing about it is that you can say 'no'.
Simple as that.
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He's the only real bodybuilder to ever make it big.
Arnold did so too, but it was mostly through the back door.
Lou actually got famous because of his body, not his social skills.
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brad jones aka the cinema snob recounts his recent meeting with lou at some con
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guy should consider himself blessed..... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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I'd bet the house that Lou actually has Asperger syndrome. Lou is basically a high functioning autistic...Doesn't have the ability to have empathy. Watching him on Trumps reality show really brought this out to the world...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
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Plenty of people must be stupid enough to pay as the big dumb ugly cun t has been pulling this shit for years. I'd sooner use the 20 to buy Shizzo vodka than pay for this shitbag or any one else's name on a bit of paper
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guy should consider himself blessed..... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Hi Lou
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Lou Ferrigno has every right to charge for his pictures. He is a celebrity and it is standard for celebrities to charge for autographs at conventions. I suppose some GETBIGGERS must have SMALL wallets.
Only if you REALLY knew what was going on. Sheep. Wake up.
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I'd bet the house that Lou actually has Asperger syndrome. Lou is basically a high functioning autistic...Doesn't have the ability to have empathy. Watching him on Trumps reality show really brought this out to the world...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
Would not surprise me in the least.
But be fucking clear, lack of empathy does not mean we are like the pyscopath(cough cough Arnold)
Autistic people in general have a naturally superior sense of right and wrong.
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Bill pearl signed his Book Keys to the inner Universe for Free(ok i bought the Book) a real gentleman. Like talking to a Buddy. i said,"Bill can you sign it for me?" .. Bill..."sure Don iŽll do it for you". one of the most polite men iŽve spoke to.
Don't even get me started on Mr. Pearl. THAT man is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. He is wise, friendly, professional, and exudes class in every sense.
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I have met Lou several times over the years. Sometimes he's in a good mood, other times not so much. I just think he is not much of a people person and acts that way towards strangers. My father worked with him on the Incredible Hulk tv show and said he was a nice guy.
I have same impression about him looking awkward with people. Might be a result of childhood dominated by strict and controllable dad.
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Made it about a minute into that vid. Dude sounds like a sniveling homo.
Who the fuck says "con" instead of convention?
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I know a girl has the same level of deafness as Lou. She was born that way.
Being deaf limits the type of jobs that you can have.
She is a frustrated person. She is miserable. She gets offended very easily. She is very harsh, judgemental and unforgiving. She flies off the handle whenever she doesn't get her way.
I think that with the handicap of being deaf. A lifetime of anger, frustration, and resentment is difficult to contain for some people.
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I know a girl has the same level of deafness as Lou. She was born that way.
Being deaf limits the type of jobs that you can have.
She is a frustrated person. She is miserable. She gets offended very easily. She is very harsh, judgemental and unforgiving. She flies off the handle whenever she doesn't get her way.
I think that with the handicap of being deaf. A lifetime of anger, frustration, and resentment is difficult to contain for some people.
Most deaf people do not see being deaf as a handicap.
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I found out that the promoters who put on those "Comic Con" shows have clauses in the contracts that mandate that there be a charge for autographs.
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Most deaf people do not see being deaf as a handicap.
What?
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What?
I said... most people dont ..
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I cannot imagine paying for anyone's signature. It just doesn't seem that important. Celebrities come and go. The last time I went to a celebrity star studded event it was the premier of Cleopatra and the Egyptian theater on Hollywood Boulevard in 1963. It was a Zoo. I didn't get or ask for anyone's signature.
I understand. Neither would I. But it is normal at fan events, like Comic Con.
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Most deaf people do not see being deaf as a handicap.
You would know ::)
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You would know ::)
Yes I would actually, I have attained BSL level 2 sign language and mixed in the deaf community as part of my courses.
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Yes I would actually, I have attained BSL level 2 sign language and mixed in the deaf community as part of my courses.
Sounds like you would know :D
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^^ HAHAHAHA !!!
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I wouldn't piss on Lou Ferigno crossing the street.
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I said... most people dont ..
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I cannot imagine paying for anyone's signature. It just doesn't seem that important. Celebrities come and go. The last time I went to a celebrity star studded event it was the premier of Cleopatra and the Egyptian theater on Hollywood Boulevard in 1963. It was a Zoo. I didn't get or ask for anyone's signature.
I agree man - I can't pay someone to write their name on something unless it's a piece of memorabilia that needs a signature for value. I don't think Lou's signature pics are going to appreciate all that much - lol
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Who cares about Louis Ferrigo this guy has been a loser and crook all his life. Also is mentally retarded.
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Most deaf people do not see being deaf as a handicap.
It's a disadvantage in my opinion.
The difference between a handicap and a disadvantage is this. One prevents you from running in the race. The other makes it harder for you to register for the race. It's usually a bunch of arbitrary political bullshit and it is real.
It's the frustrating part of being a minority. You know your capable of running the race, however there are all these hidden rules and regs to get in the fucking thing(cough cough schmoeing).
Ferringou is a prime example, he had an amazing look in his time, the only true giant of bodybuilding and yet he got shafted by the whole establishment despite getting huge crowds of fans.
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I said... most people dont ..
Oh, ok, Thanks.
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We all remember them meeting at 2011 arnold expo:
Here at 2013.. Arnold takes his time so sign free autographs, and that awkward meeting with Lou again!!
notice how little eye contact Arnold makes with Lou, he KNOWS that Lou is an asshole.. therefore avoiding any type of social interaction(doesn't even say good bye to doucheLou)
Both of them are longtime friends. They don't say much because they talk to each other on a regular basis.
Think about it for a minute. How many people are left that Arnold can talk to about the old Olympia days??? Nubret is dead, Sergio is dead, Larry Scott's dead, etc......the list is pretty thin. Lou did pretty well for himself and Arnold doesn't look down at him. There's no bad blood and if Arnold didn't like Lou then he wouldn't make the effort to go visit him and chat in a busy expo.
When the average person think of bodybuilders...its Arnold first but Ferrigno Second
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:o :o :o :o :o louie extends an invitation to all his Canadian friends?????????...will friends become enemies ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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Ron,
I don't think it is the $20 I think it is the fact that you pay him $20 for a couple minutes of his time and he is a rude ass. I can remember the first time I met him was at the Arnold and I was like Holy Shit it is Lou Ferrigno. I went up to him asked for an autograph and a picture and he was very very rude and says like a dick "You buy a Book or Poster, then I sign autograph". I looked at my dad and went Holy Shit - Lou Ferigno is a Dickhead!!! And then walked away, that was about 97-98.
In 2007 my room was actually 3 doors down from Lou at the Hyatt on Capital Square and I rode the elevator up with him to our floor. I kindly said Hey Lou how is it going? He looked at me and my wife like we were peasants and did not say a word. I looked at my wife and said nice to see he is still a dick!
Screw him, charge what you want but no need to be a Dick to your fans!
Guy is deaf , prolly didn't even hear you give him a break :D
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Both of them are longtime friends. They don't say much because they talk to each other on a regular basis.
Think about it for a minute. How many people are left that Arnold can talk to about the old Olympia days??? Nubret is dead, Sergio is dead, Larry Scott's dead, etc......the list is pretty thin. Lou did pretty well for himself and Arnold doesn't look down at him. There's no bad blood and if Arnold didn't like Lou then he wouldn't make the effort to go visit him and chat in a busy expo.
When the average person think of bodybuilders...its Arnold first but Ferrigno Second
Arnold and Franco are longtime friends.. Lou and Arnold not so much, if you can't spot the awkwardness in those videos, well.................... .............. :o
if anything Lou is probably the one trying to remember the old days, while Arnold dreaming about the future.
NOBODY should charge kids, handicapped people, senior citizens a minimum of 20$ for a sign autograph or picture??!! ???
If they were friends and talked regularly I think Arnold would set him strait about the 20$ deals.. Arnold don't create bad blood with people because he's a successful guy and successful people don't draw themselves into negative relations. Arnold sees Lou as an asshole and I'm quite sure he has heard all the negatives on Lou!!
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What?
I work with a guy who goes to all of these events.... the guy even pays upwards of $200+ for "VIP" access to certain celebrities... some of these folks haven't been relevant in decades, but they still get big lines at these conventions, and people will actually wait in line for hours... the last one this guy went to... the lines for stars of "Sons of Anarchy" were the longest.
It all doesn't make sense to me, but Lou's fees are consistent with what this guy has told me about these events.... some of the prices are even on the Event webpages... I mean check out these prices:
http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm
http://shop.prostarphotos.com/