Author Topic: Boss/Chief @ the gym (Read 5183 times)

Big N · « **on:** July 24, 2006, 09:58:29 AM »

Wouldnt you get annoyed if somebody said "what's going on Boss/Chief" @ the gym? I'd feel disrespected, last time i remember a BOSS/CHIEF was @ work. Last thing i want is being referred as to "Mr.Big Shot" aka BOSS?CHIEF?

How would you feel is somebody called you Boss/Chief @ the gym? Or am i just over tensing and dont play with no bullshyt

240 is Back · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:01:45 AM »

you sound like an uptight guy. you should visit a massage parlor. ask for a happy ending.

Big N · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:05:39 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 24, 2006, 10:01:45 AM

you sound like an uptight guy. you should visit a massage parlor. ask for a happy ending.

haha nah bro i'm cool, smoke/drink/lift heavy weights makes me even more laid back. If i said "what's up BOSS?" you wouldnt feel like i'm being sarcastic like you're "mr.man"?

divcom · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:07:21 AM »

Everyone I know has a nickname. Bigger fish to fry than worrying about something like that.

240 is Back · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:08:24 AM »

boss/chief/big guy are often used to show deference - you're telling the guy that you're honored to be a guest in his dojo. the reverse is when you see ppl calling everyone 'son' or 'kid' - they are attempting to take a dominant role.

to call someone boss/chief casually just tells them you're not there to take over the room, that they can keep the alpha male status, you're just there to catch a workout.

Big N · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:09:09 AM »

Quote from: divcom on July 24, 2006, 10:07:21 AM

Everyone I know has a nickname. Bigger fish to fry than worrying about something like that.

eh maybe i'm tensing up a bit about it, but still if i dont know you dont refer to me as if i'm @ work with you and as if i'm asking you to do things for me to say "what's up BOSS/CHIEF"?

delta9mda · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:09:49 AM »

Quote from: divcom on July 24, 2006, 10:07:21 AM

Everyone I know has a nickname. Bigger fish to fry than worrying about something like that.

yeah really, take it as a compliment

Big N · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:12:22 AM »

Hmm i guess, what about the tone somebody says it though?? What about that, i should still let it slide

bigtraps · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2006, 10:13:39 AM »

Better that if someone came up to you and said "Hay girl" at the gym when your a guy.

onlyme · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2006, 11:45:00 AM »

I can't remember hisname but from what I heard he is still arond at the gym. Chief still works the front desk at World Gym. Has been since the day it opened. I know others know who I am talking about but I can't think right now. He and Eddie has been there forever.

ether · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2006, 11:52:38 AM »

Take it easy champ.

i'm sure they all like you bud.

Sir William Idol · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2006, 11:59:29 AM »

Quote from: Big Nav on July 24, 2006, 09:58:29 AM

Wouldnt you get annoyed if somebody said "what's going on Boss/Chief" @ the gym? I'd feel disrespected, last time i remember a BOSS/CHIEF was @ work. Last thing i want is being referred as to "Mr.Big Shot" aka BOSS?CHIEF?

How would you feel is somebody called you Boss/Chief @ the gym? Or am i just over tensing and dont play with no bullshyt

do they actually know your name? boss is definitely not a big deal, but i could see how chief would get annoying. maybe they call you boss since you're so bossy?

anyway, i'd take it easy tiger.

its not like its the end of the world bro.

Chico_Holiday · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2006, 01:01:10 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 24, 2006, 10:01:45 AM

you sound like an uptight guy. you should visit a massage parlor. ask for a happy ending.

hahaha......the old rub & tug, you're a stand-up guy in my book Rob.

jaejonna · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2006, 01:46:28 PM »

I like calling people that I dont like "GUY"

Hey GUY you done, aight GUY

240 is Back · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:02:14 PM »

Quote from: jaejonna on July 24, 2006, 01:46:28 PM

I like calling people that I dont like "GUY"

Hey GUY you done, aight GUY

SLICK also works at times like that. "Slick, can I get a gatorade please", has that connotation that the kid just isn't doing his job.

davidpaul · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:05:55 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 24, 2006, 02:02:14 PM

SLICK also works at times like that. "Slick, can I get a gatorade please", has that connotation that the kid just isn't doing his job.

whos says that to you? Tom Sizemore?

Are there people planning "scores" at your gym.

I always thought it "bro" that was used a lot in gyms.

wes mantooth · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:07:03 PM »

Quote from: Big Nav on July 24, 2006, 09:58:29 AM

Wouldnt you get annoyed if somebody said "what's going on Boss/Chief" @ the gym? I'd feel disrespected, last time i remember a BOSS/CHIEF was @ work. Last thing i want is being referred as to "Mr.Big Shot" aka BOSS?CHIEF?

How would you feel is somebody called you Boss/Chief @ the gym? Or am i just over tensing and dont play with no bullshyt

stop shining up your sniper rifle nav!!!!! relax....

im with 240 on this one (cant believe i just wrote that..LOL) it is a casual form of respect....

note to self: big nav takes crazy pills

240 is Back · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:07:51 PM »

Quote from: davidpaul on July 24, 2006, 02:05:55 PM

whos says that to you? Tom Sizemore?

Are there people planning "scores" at your gym.

I always thought it "bro" that was used a lot in gyms.

I have two gyms. one is mad 80s, one is at the university.
bro used nonstop in the univ. gym. 'dude' used nonstop in the 80s music gym.

davidpaul · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:12:26 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 24, 2006, 02:07:51 PM

I have two gyms. one is mad 80s, one is at the university.
bro used nonstop in the univ. gym. 'dude' used nonstop in the 80s music gym.

I always found uni gyms very competitive.

240 is Back · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:17:11 PM »

Quote from: davidpaul on July 24, 2006, 02:12:26 PM

I always found uni gyms very competitive.

maybe when it's 2-3 kids in the same group. there are a few strong guys, but since it's in florida, and the labor force is so dilapitated, you see the same thing with the kids as you do with their parents. 4 sets chest, 4 sets db curls, then cardio where they can see girls.

the back machines, squat racks, etc are typically empty. cables are always full - kids can't do enough bicep cable curls. you rarely see guys going heavy or training long there.

dan18 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:36:39 PM »

Quote from: Big Nav on July 24, 2006, 10:12:22 AM

Hmm i guess, what about the tone somebody says it though?? What about that, i should still let it slide

take it easy boss,if this is realy on your mind you are the kinda person looking for a fight.take it as a sign of respect.
if someone calls you boss or chief maybe they are in some way in awe of your size whats your stats

avesher · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:38:36 PM »

you need to chill----clearly----and 240 whre's my support on that other issue?

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2006, 02:45:13 PM »

i call some people "senator".

dr.chimps · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2006, 03:00:48 PM »

Quote from: Big Nav on July 24, 2006, 09:58:29 AM

Wouldnt you get annoyed if somebody said "what's going on Boss/Chief" @ the gym? I'd feel disrespected, last time i remember a BOSS/CHIEF was @ work. Last thing i want is being referred as to "Mr.Big Shot" aka BOSS?CHIEF?

How would you feel is somebody called you Boss/Chief @ the gym? Or am i just over tensing and dont play with no bullshyt

Hey Big Guy, using the chief/boss address is the old over/under acknowledgement. On the one hand, they are signifying their (your) importance while also tacitly taking you out at the knees with sarcasm. Wouldn't take that if I were you, Chief.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2006, 03:01:55 PM »

Quote from: Big Nav on July 24, 2006, 09:58:29 AM

Wouldnt you get annoyed if somebody said "what's going on Boss/Chief" @ the gym? I'd feel disrespected, last time i remember a BOSS/CHIEF was @ work. Last thing i want is being referred as to "Mr.Big Shot" aka BOSS?CHIEF?

How would you feel is somebody called you Boss/Chief @ the gym? Or am i just over tensing and dont play with no bullshyt

Cut back on the ephedrine bro.