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Title: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 01:27:37 PM
....if he should win them, how much $$$$ will this bring him?

Anyone have any idea?
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: spinnis on August 09, 2008, 01:29:52 PM
ALOT
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: spinnis on August 09, 2008, 01:33:32 PM
Great answer swede"


thx swede!
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 01:39:38 PM
Great answer swede"


thx swede!

My day is not complete without checking in with you , Swede.

Thanks, Swede!
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: temper35 on August 09, 2008, 01:42:07 PM
*sarcasm on*

Michael Phelps must eat about 20,000 calories a day.  If bodybuilders are eating 6-12k to put on a few lbs of muscle for their extremely strenuous 12 set shoulder workouts, there is no way Phelps is eating 4k calories a day.  Gold medal winning olympians have nothing on the "athletes" of the IFBB.

*sarcasm off*

Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 01:43:24 PM
*sarcasm on*

Michael Phelps must eat about 20,000 calories a day.  If bodybuilders are eating 6-12k to put on a few lbs of muscle for their extremely strenuous 12 set shoulder workouts, there is no way Phelps is eating 4k calories a day.  Gold medal winning olympians have nothing on the "athletes" of the IFBB.

*sarcasm off*


Hard to believe all the calories they must digest

Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 09, 2008, 01:58:43 PM
i dont' know, but he's got a ton of sponsors.  doesn't he get to be on a wheaties box, which brings $1 m with it?

i know it pales in comparison to your typical ifbb pro's payday, but hey, we can't all be Sami El-Igiveheadfor My CarElPaintjobs.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:00:59 PM
i dont' know, but he's got a ton of sponsors.  doesn't he get to be on a wheaties box, which brings $1 m with it?

i know it pales in comparison to your typical ifbb pro's payday, but hey, we can't all be Sami El-Igiveheadfor My CarElPaintjobs.


Bahahaha

Yes, the sponsors. Some already have him on payroll, I'd think fees skyrocket marketing value wise should he reign supreme
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: fathead on August 09, 2008, 02:01:53 PM
a lot more than ronnie's 8 sandows
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:03:44 PM
a lot more than ronnie's 8 sandows

How about Cutler's Three Sandows?

He is such a marketer that I bet his Three O wins have already trumed what Coleman made directly and indirectly from the O wins
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Fury on August 09, 2008, 02:04:25 PM
i dont' know, but he's got a ton of sponsors.  doesn't he get to be on a wheaties box, which brings $1 m with it?

i know it pales in comparison to your typical ifbb pro's payday, but hey, we can't all be Sami El-Igiveheadfor My CarElPaintjobs.

Michael Phelps is a shitty athlete. Real athletes get winded walking up a flight of stairs and need an oxygen tank after posing in a thong for a bunch of men.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: fathead on August 09, 2008, 02:06:08 PM
How about Cutler's Three Sandows?

He is such a marketer that I bet his Three O wins have already trumed what Coleman made directly and indirectly from the O wins

he's got 2 genius
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 09, 2008, 02:06:18 PM
Michael Phelps is a shitty athlete. Real athletes get winded walking up a flight of stairs and need an oxygen tank after posing in a thong for a bunch of men.

plust at 6'4" and 195 lbs, he's got no "functional" strength being that light.  He probably doesn't even carb deplete the day before.

In my opinion, unless you risk death by dehydration or drug abuse, you are not an athlete.

Also, all sports events must be preceded by an old guy with a moustache oiling you up.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 09, 2008, 02:06:59 PM
he's got 2 genius

that's his point.  Cutler's marketing genius makes everyone think that 2 = 3!!!
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:08:26 PM
that's his point.  Cutler's marketing genius makes everyone think that 2 = 3!!!

Right ;D.

But fatso doesn't pick up on the 'tongue-in-cheek isms' we often spew here.

I am assuming he's already got next month in the bag
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: m8 on August 09, 2008, 02:20:52 PM
He's probably on more gear than Dennis Wolf and Markus Ruhl combined.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:22:33 PM
He's probably on more gear than Dennis Wolf and Markus Ruhl combined.

Can't say that I blame him....'specially since real money is on the line
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: m8 on August 09, 2008, 02:24:57 PM
Can't say that I blame him....'specially since real money is on the line

Is this Alain Bernard guy in the same category as Phelps? 2 meters french beast. Doesn't even look human.

(http://www.point-fort.com/images/sport/alain%20bernard%20record%20monde.jpg)
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4192/576689bi1.jpg)
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:26:17 PM
Is this Alain Bernard guy in the same category as Phelps? 2 meters french beast. Doesn't even look human.

(http://www.point-fort.com/images/sport/alain%20bernard%20record%20monde.jpg)
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4192/576689bi1.jpg)

Don't know, shredded tho
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: spinnis on August 09, 2008, 02:27:47 PM
I would like to have 1/2 of their shoulder width.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: knny187 on August 09, 2008, 02:28:09 PM
They said last night the gold medals are worth 20k


I think he should sell them for sure
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: m8 on August 09, 2008, 02:30:52 PM
I would like to have 1/2 of their shoulder width.

Alain Bernard was made for swimming. Complete freak.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:32:10 PM
They said last night the gold medals are worth 20k


I think he should sell them for sure

Really.

That does not sound right....
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 09, 2008, 02:34:10 PM
Really.

That does not sound right....

that's just the bonus the us government will give them.  like in any sport, sponsorship is key.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:35:37 PM
Maybe it meant that certain goverments will pay 20K for each medal performance you earn gold in. Not the actual value of the medal?
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: elite_lifter on August 09, 2008, 02:36:13 PM
There is NO comparison between a bb and an Olympic Athlete.

End of thread.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 09, 2008, 02:42:37 PM
There is NO comparison between a bb and an Olympic Athlete.

End of thread.

Agreed but not end of thread.

This thread is not about bb
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: The Coach on August 09, 2008, 02:46:30 PM
Millions.....oh wait, he's already making that.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: m8 on August 09, 2008, 02:51:06 PM
I was watching those gymnasts today... fucking impressive. All arms/shoulders midgets but impressive nonetheless
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 13, 2008, 03:45:00 PM
Phelps now up to 11 gold
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Bluto on August 13, 2008, 03:46:33 PM
THERE WILL BE NO

END OF THREAD

EVER!

we're watching history in the making here folks, stop hatin' and get appreciatin'

Michael Phelps, the guy is to Swimming what I am to posting so I can relate with him on a deep, deep, personal level.

Soulmates.

Kinda.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Zach Trowbridge on August 13, 2008, 03:52:02 PM
$1 mil from Speedo
$1 mil from Wheaties
$7 billion in free sexual favors for being an 8 time gold medalist
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Moosejay on August 13, 2008, 03:55:17 PM
THERE WILL BE NO

END OF THREAD

EVER!

we're watching history in the making here folks, stop hatin' and get appreciatin'

Michael Phelps, the guy is to Swimming what I am to posting so I can relate with him on a deep, deep, personal level.

Soulmates.

Kinda.

he is bigger than Jordan, Woods, everyone right now, in all fairness
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: The_Punisher on August 13, 2008, 04:42:20 PM
as much as any other great Olympians ::) ::) ::) since when people cared that much about swimming. we only give a fuck about it every 4 years
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: The_Punisher on August 13, 2008, 04:43:46 PM
Michael Phelps is a shitty athlete. Real athletes get winded walking up a flight of stairs and need an oxygen tank after posing in a thong for a bunch of men.



HAHAHAHHA....ROFLMAO.... .HAHAHAHAHHAHA ;D ;D
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Howard on August 13, 2008, 04:45:01 PM
i dont' know, but he's got a ton of sponsors.  doesn't he get to be on a wheaties box, which brings $1 m with it?

i know it pales in comparison to your typical ifbb pro's payday, but hey, we can't all be Sami El-Igiveheadfor My CarElPaintjobs.
As great an athlete as he is, kinda ironic there is pro BODYBUILDING but no pro swim league....hmmmmmmm
Phelps will cash in on ads and sponsers and I wish him well
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 13, 2008, 04:51:04 PM
As great an athlete as he is, kinda ironic there is pro BODYBUILDING but no pro swim league....hmmmmmmm
Phelps will cash in on ads and sponsers and I wish him well

also, i heard in all sports but bodybuilding, you're a "pro" because you make a few million a year, not because you get a card that says you're a pro that you have to pay for.  do you think nba players carry around a card that says " Kobe Bryant, Professional Basketball player, card expires 12/09"?

also, to become a pro in other sports depends on your skill set , not on your blowjob skills like bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Camel Jockey on August 13, 2008, 04:52:53 PM
Kamali has a Puma contract, so whatchu guys talkin about?
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Fury on August 13, 2008, 04:57:22 PM
also, i heard in all sports but bodybuilding, you're a "pro" because you make a few million a year, not because you get a card that says you're a pro that you have to pay for.  do you think nba players carry around a card that says " Kobe Bryant, Professional Basketball player, card expires 12/09"?

also, to become a pro in other sports depends on your skill set , not on your blowjob skills like bodybuilding.

I personally find that having God given talent for these "sports" makes you a pussy. Real athletes compensate by taking massive amounts of designer steroids and other chemicals. Nothing wrong with trying to be something you're really not!

- Team IFBB!
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Stavios on August 13, 2008, 05:47:26 PM
who is micheal phelps ?

8 gold medals, that's awesome. He should try a real sport like bodybuilding to see what he is made of
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Bast000 on August 13, 2008, 05:55:02 PM
here are a few:

'Today, Matsunichi — a little-known Hong Kong-based consumer electronics company eager to expand in Asia and Europe and enter the U.S. market — will announce that it has signed Phelps to be its chief spokesman for the next four years.

That means he'll make TV commercials and do personal appearances worldwide.

Although the size of the contract — which runs through the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing — was not disclosed, sports marketing executives estimate it could exceed $4 million over the four years. That would rank it among the largest deals signed by an Olympic athlete.'

'Speedo announced the extension of an endorsement deal with world-record swimmer Michael Phelps through 2009. This is Speedo's richest swimwear sponsorship to date.

World-record swimmer
Michael Phelps (center)

The sponsorship includes a $1 million bonus '
Title: Re: Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals...
Post by: Camel Jockey on August 13, 2008, 06:06:23 PM
here are a few:

'Today, Matsunichi — a little-known Hong Kong-based consumer electronics company eager to expand in Asia and Europe and enter the U.S. market — will announce that it has signed Phelps to be its chief spokesman for the next four years.

That means he'll make TV commercials and do personal appearances worldwide.

Although the size of the contract — which runs through the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing — was not disclosed, sports marketing executives estimate it could exceed $4 million over the four years. That would rank it among the largest deals signed by an Olympic athlete.'

'Speedo announced the extension of an endorsement deal with world-record swimmer Michael Phelps through 2009. This is Speedo's richest swimwear sponsorship to date.

World-record swimmer
Michael Phelps (center)

The sponsorship includes a $1 million bonus '

When compared to Jay Culter's million dollar deals that's nothing