Author Topic: Lou "The Incredible Jerk" Ferrigno on two covers in April (Read 10684 times)

Tyr · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:45:05 PM »

Quote from: MCWAY on March 01, 2009, 04:50:20 PM

I read the article in MD at the bookstore.

He makes a good point. He sells pictures at certain conventions to make money. OF COURSE, he doesn't want people to take pics of him for free (neither would any other bodybuilder who was doing the same). That's not smart for business purposes.

People also forget that he has a hearing problem and basically has to read lips to comprehend what they're saying. So, according to Ferrigno, some people mistake that for his being rude.

Right but that's not the only way he makes money. He makes TV appearances and gets residuals if/when Hulk reruns. Therefore he can afford to give out a free autograph to kids etc. He doesn't need to be anal about charging for everything he signs or even posing for a random pic with a fan.

Ron · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:57:31 PM »

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Seems Lou "The Incredible Jerk" Ferrigno is not only on the April cover of Muscular Development, but on the April cover of Ironman too! Two issues I'll be avoiding for that month.

It is interesting that both magazines came out at the same time with a cover of Lou Ferrigno, but keep in mind, that Lou was on contract with Weider Publications for years, and just in the past 3 or 4 months, they opted out of the contact. So now, anyone can interview Lou.

I am not fond of Lou telling people they cant even take a picture with them unless they pay him $20. That is just not cool. Not evern major actors do that.

However, in certain conventions, a lot of actors do charge $20 or more for an autograph, for a signed picture, etc, and I am no problem with that. But to tell a kid no pictures unless someone pays $20 for it -
I still remember I brought some friends at the Olympia expo, and Lou was there. They were excited, went up to say hello, but came away vastly disappointed when he said it would be $20 to take a picture with him.

Granted, he is the second most well known bodybuilder in our industry after Arnold. And granted, many stars in Hollywood act like that.

But then again, many actors and actresses do not either.

G o a t b o y · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:03:17 PM »

Quote from: Ron on March 01, 2009, 10:57:31 PM

It is interesting that both magazines came out at the same time with a cover of Lou Ferrigno, but keep in mind, that Lou was on contract with Weider Publications for years, and just in the past 3 or 4 months, they opted out of the contact. So now, anyone can interview Lou.

I am not fond of Lou telling people they cant even take a picture with them unless they pay him $20. That is just not cool. Not evern major actors do that.

However, in certain conventions, a lot of actors do charge $20 or more for an autograph, for a signed picture, etc, and I am no problem with that. But to tell a kid no pictures unless someone pays $20 for it -
I still remember I brought some friends at the Olympia expo, and Lou was there. They were excited, went up to say hello, but came away vastly disappointed when he said it would be $20 to take a picture with him.

Granted, he is the second most well known bodybuilder in our industry after Arnold. And granted, many stars in Hollywood act like that.

But then again, many actors and actresses do not either.

This is Ron diplo-speak for, "yeah, Lou's a dickhead".

HTexan · « **Reply #28 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:30:59 PM »

what an asshat. The fans made him famous.

WillGrant · « **Reply #29 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:39:04 AM »

Quote from: McFarland on March 01, 2009, 02:07:43 PM

I think you guys are too hard on him sometimes...I bet if you were hard of hearing it would be difficult for you to talk to people too. I really think this is all it is, but I could be wrong. At any rate I don't give a shit, he was in the Incredible Hulk and that was one of my earliest favorite shows...right alongside Dukes of Hazzard.

Agree with Jeffery

Pollux · « **Reply #30 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:27:00 AM »

Quote from: Ron on March 01, 2009, 10:57:31 PM

I am not fond of Lou telling people they cant even take a picture with them unless they pay him $20. That is just not cool. Not evern major actors do that.

However, in certain conventions, a lot of actors do charge $20 or more for an autograph, for a signed picture, etc, and I am no problem with that. But to tell a kid no pictures unless someone pays $20 for it -
I still remember I brought some friends at the Olympia expo, and Lou was there. They were excited, went up to say hello, but came away vastly disappointed when he said it would be $20 to take a picture with him.

Granted, he is the second most well known bodybuilder in our industry after Arnold. And granted, many stars in Hollywood act like that.

But then again, many actors and actresses do not either.

Amen to that, Ron!

If he wants to charge for an autograph, fine. Whatever. That's not the issue. It's when a kid comes up to him or a so-called fan and wants a picture that he acts like an ass.

the anabolic mon · « **Reply #31 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:47:47 AM »

Dis is Woo Fuwigno. I was wobbed in Pwumping Iwon.

MCWAY · « **Reply #32 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:21:59 AM »

Quote from: Tyr on March 01, 2009, 09:45:05 PM

Right but that's not the only way he makes money. He makes TV appearances and gets residuals if/when Hulk reruns. Therefore he can afford to give out a free autograph to kids etc. He doesn't need to be anal about charging for everything he signs or even posing for a random pic with a fan.

That’s like saying you can stay in Trump Plaza for free, just because Donald Trump makes money from his other business ventures. Ferrigno is there on business.

Plus, as Ferrigno stated in that MD interview, he does plenty of free pics at other outings, including charity events and hospital visits. He also claimed that the particular child in question was sent by his parents to get a free pic, so that they wouldn't have to pay for one.

This sounds eerily like the whole capitalism vs. socialism arguments that have come to the forefront, as of late. You don't dictate to Ferrigno (or any other businessman) to whom he should or shouldn't give free pictures or any items, for that matter.

It’s almost in the same light as people who criticized Joe Weider for having his bodybuilders, exclusively for his magazines.

I remember a mid-90s interview that MuscleMag did with Weider, in which the journalist asked the Master Blaster why he did that. Weider’s response was that, if the other magazines wanted an athlete that badly, they should negotiate with him, split the costs, and they’ll share the rights to that guy.

Then, Weider asked, “If you ran a business, would you pay someone’s salary and have them work for somebody else?” The guy sheepishly answered, “Well….no!”

Quote from: HTexan on March 01, 2009, 11:30:59 PM

what an asshat. The fans made him famous.

Wrestling fans made WWE famous, too. That doesn't mean that people are entitled to free tickets to WrestleMania.

MCWAY · « **Reply #33 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:34:21 AM »

Quote from: Pollux on March 02, 2009, 04:27:00 AM

Amen to that, Ron!

If he wants to charge for an autograph, fine. Whatever. That's not the issue. It's when a kid comes up to him or a so-called fan and wants a picture that he acts like an ass.

That was addressed in the MD interview (I haven't seen the one in IronMan, yet). Key words that Ron mentioned are, "AT CERTAIN CONVENTIONS"

If there's a convention, at which pics are being sold, OF COURSE you're going to charge for them. Otherwise, you don't make any money. That's the point. And it has nothing to do with Lou's making money from his past or present acting gigs. He's there on business, TO MAKE PROFIT.

Plus, as stated earlier, Ferrigno does plenty of freebies at other events. And, as Lou has mentioned in other interviews, what about the other bodybuilders? What happens when the fans want freebies (and you know how cheap some folks here are) from other competitors who don't make as much money as Lou does?

donation · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:15:24 AM »

you need to take lou's nutsack out of you mouth.

Do other actors sue there siblings for using green paint on their gym walls?

Lou compares himself to tom cruise and other a list actors, when he is no more than a has-been.

Lou can't blame his cheapness on being deaf & dumb.

Quote from: MCWAY on March 02, 2009, 06:34:21 AM

That was addressed in the MD interview (I haven't seen the one in IronMan, yet). Key words that Ron mentioned are, "AT CERTAIN CONVENTIONS"

If there's a convention, at which pics are being sold, OF COURSE you're going to charge for them. Otherwise, you don't make any money. That's the point. And it has nothing to do with Lou's making money from his past or present acting gigs. He's there on business, TO MAKE PROFIT.

Plus, as stated earlier, Ferrigno does plenty of freebies at other events. And, as Lou has mentioned in other interviews, what about the other bodybuilders? What happens when the fans want freebies (and you know how cheap some folks here are) from other competitors who don't make as much money as Lou does?

Pollux · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:28:18 AM »

It's official. MCWAY is a Incredible Jerk fan.

Pollux · « **Reply #36 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:29:55 AM »

Quote from: donation on March 02, 2009, 07:15:24 AM

Lou compares himself to tom cruise and other a list actors

I remember that. We can add delusional to his deaf and dumb list.

MCWAY · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:32:33 AM »

Quote from: donation on March 02, 2009, 07:15:24 AM

you need to take lou's nutsack out of you mouth.

Do other actors sue there siblings for using green paint on their gym walls?

Lou compares himself to tom cruise and other a list actors, when he is no more than a has-been.

Lou can't blame his cheapness on being deaf & dumb.

I will defer to YOUR expertise about having someone’s nuts in his mouth (or other gay sex acts), as that’s not how I roll.

I don't know about the green paint thing and don't really care, as that's not this issue here. The "cheapness" here is simply a business thing. Some people act as if they're entitled to free pics from Ferrigno, just because he's rich (or, at least, well-to-do financially) from his past/present acting jobs. As I said, you are no more entitled to a free pic from Ferrigno than a wrestling fan is entitled to free WrestleMania tickets from Vince McMahon.

MCWAY · « **Reply #38 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:38:48 AM »

Quote from: Pollux on March 02, 2009, 07:28:18 AM

It's official. MCWAY is a Incredible Jerk fan.

I don't recall my asking for your autograph or wanting a picture of you

As for Ferrigno, there's this little thing called, "Getting both sides of the story" before forming an opinion (one way or the other). If Ferrigno is a jerk, it's not because he's charging for pictures at a convention, where he (along with other bodybuilders) are SELLING PICTURES.

It's called business.

But, that particular issue is one for which he gets criticized more than any other. We've heard all the critics, here and elsewhere, some of whom make good points. Now, it's time to get Lou's side of the story. And, he's made some good points.

HTexan · « **Reply #39 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:43:25 AM »

Quote from: MCWAY on March 02, 2009, 06:21:59 AM

Wrestling fans made WWE famous, too. That doesn't mean that people are entitled to free tickets to WrestleMania.

No, but they give FREE autographs and pics to the kids waiting outside.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:51:59 AM »

Photos and wrestling tickets are completely different things brown boy

Tapeworm · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:58:57 AM »

Quote from: Purge_WTF on March 01, 2009, 11:25:45 AM

I'll be going to a convention in April where he'll also be. You guys want me to give him any messages on your behalf?

Ya. Go have a friend stand near Lou then snap a pic. When Lou bitches, say you can take a pic of your friend anywhere you want. Escalate the situation and insist that he sues. Try to get hit. Countersue. Take pic of Lou living under a bridge.

Also bring a stack of hulk pics and sign 'em Woo Fewigno. Station yourself near Lou's booth with a sign saying, "Free Hulk Pics." Escalate the situation, etc...

Reach into your pocket and say, "I've got a present for you from Getbig.com." Bring hand out with middle finger extended, etc...

HTexan · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:04:44 AM »

Quote from: Tapeworm on March 02, 2009, 08:58:57 AM

Ya. Go have a friend stand near Lou then snap a pic. When Lou bitches, say you can take a pic of your friend anywhere you want. Escalate the situation and insist that he sues. Try to get hit. Countersue. Take pic of Lou living under a bridge.

Also bring a stack of hulk pics and sign 'em Woo Fewigno. Station yourself near Lou's booth with a sign saying, "Free Hulk Pics." Escalate the situation, etc...

Reach into your pocket and say, "I've got a present for you from Getbig.com." Bring hand out with middle finger extended, etc...

that might work. Be sure to get mad at lou because he got in the shot.

TechnoViking · « **Reply #43 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:06:46 AM »

Quote from: MCWAY on March 02, 2009, 07:38:48 AM

I don't recall my asking for your autograph or wanting a picture of you

As for Ferrigno, there's this little thing called, "Getting both sides of the story" before forming an opinion (one way or the other). If Ferrigno is a jerk, it's not because he's charging for pictures at a convention, where he (along with other bodybuilders) are SELLING PICTURES.

It's called business.

But, that particular issue is one for which he gets criticized more than any other. We've heard all the critics, here and elsewhere, some of whom make good points. Now, it's time to get Lou's side of the story. And, he's made some good points.

There are many stories of Lou walking down the street in public and giving people dirty ass glares as they take his picture...He has even tried to get money from people early on who did this...He had to be told by a lawyer that anyone/everyone has the right to take a picture on public grounds...To this day Lou has a hard time grasping that...

When you have a guy like Arnold making fun of $20 Lou, then its safe to say that its pretty bad...

MCWAY · « **Reply #44 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:07:36 AM »

Quote from: HTexan on March 02, 2009, 08:43:25 AM

No, but they give FREE autographs and pics to the kids waiting outside.

Indeed!!! And, that’s their prerogative to do so, likely because they aren't selling pics at that particular event.

Quote from: Okami on March 02, 2009, 08:51:59 AM

Photos and wrestling tickets are completely different things brown boy

The point is, genius, if people are SELLING ITEMS to make profit, they are not obligated to give them away for free (regardless of whether or not they have income from other sources).

As stated earlier, other bodybuilders (who aren't as as off as Ferrigno) suffer as well, because people think that they're entitled to free pics from them, too. If selling photos is part of how they make a living, they're going to get hit financially.

MCWAY · « **Reply #45 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:10:28 AM »

Quote from: TechnoViking on March 02, 2009, 09:06:46 AM

There are many stories of Lou walking down the street in public and giving people dirty ass glares as they take his picture...He has even tried to get money from people early on who did this...He had to be told by a lawyer that anyone/everyone has the right to take a picture on public grounds...To this day Lou has a hard time grasping that...

When you have a guy like Arnold making fun of $20 Lou, then its safe to say that its pretty bad...

That’s why I made the statement that, if Ferrigno is a jerk, it’s for other reasons, NOT simply because he’s charging for photos at a convention where such items are being SOLD.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #46 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:11:11 AM »

At the height of their careers,Badell 3yrs ago and Wolf this year,I met both,I paid 10euro for a signed autographed quality photo with a personal msg(well just my name) on it...I also got pics of me with both of them with my camera which they did not in any way want to charge me for...And Lou,a guy who was good 30yrs ago has the nerve to ask for money to take a pic of him??
C'mon,nobody can defend that

Tapeworm · « **Reply #47 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:14:02 AM »

Quote from: TechnoViking on March 02, 2009, 09:06:46 AM

There are many stories of Lou walking down the street in public and giving people dirty ass glares as they take his picture...He has even tried to get money from people early on who did this...He had to be told by a lawyer that anyone/everyone has the right to take a picture on public grounds...To this day Lou has a hard time grasping that...

When you have a guy like Arnold making fun of $20 Lou, then its safe to say that its pretty bad...

It's not easy being as famous as Tom Cruise.

I just really want to see footage of Lou totally losing it and hulking out big time IRL, smashing those Comicon folding tables and chairs.

chainsaw · « **Reply #48 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:15:24 AM »

When I worked at Chippendales 15 years ago,
you were charged after the show to take pics with
the dancers. But the Dancers couldn't work for a competitor
and were paid a shitty salary, but made good $$ on the tips and pics.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #49 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:15:51 AM »

If any small child wants to take a pic of me,he can,no problem,in fact I encourage it...