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Title: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bigger Business on April 27, 2007, 09:34:34 AM
* Curling

* Table Tennis

* Ten pin bowling

* Bicycle Jousting

* Tug O war

* Archery

* Wet T-shirt competition

* Darts


The only thing these sports have on bodybuilding is you can be drunk and still be pretty decent. Surely there are more folk interested in BB than darts?






Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: NJ_Slinky on April 27, 2007, 09:35:31 AM
Kiwiol Dwarf tossing.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Wiggs on April 27, 2007, 09:41:16 AM
Don't forget the spelling bee that gets more air time the bodybuilding on ESPN but is not even close to a sport.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 27, 2007, 09:43:18 AM
* Curling

* Table Tennis

* Ten pin bowling

* Bicycle Jousting

* Tug O war

* Archery

* Wet T-shirt competition

* Darts


The only thing these sports have on bodybuilding is you can be drunk and still be pretty decent. Surely there are more folk interested in BB than darts?








> Rock Climbing

> Mini-Putting

> Poker (apparently thats a sport not according to ESPN)

PS- I'm Gonna Allow wet T-Shirt Contest  ;D
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mars on April 27, 2007, 09:44:50 AM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/data/8438/sisathome.jpg)
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bigger Business on April 27, 2007, 09:45:17 AM

PS- I'm Gonna Allow wet T-Shirt Contest  ;D





perhaps a wet t-shirt round in the fitness/figure competitions could save our sport?
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Saxon on April 27, 2007, 09:46:32 AM
Darts is a huge game or it is in Britain and Ireland.  Loads of people would know who Phil "The Power" Taylor is, but I bet no-one knows who Ernie Taylor is :P
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 10:06:27 AM
Well, thats because..BODYBUILDING ISN'T A SPORT!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Chick on April 27, 2007, 10:07:43 AM
Well, thats because..BODYBUILDING ISN'T A SPORT!!

It doesn't matter if YOU think it's a sport or not..you're not a pro BB.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bluto on April 27, 2007, 10:11:14 AM
table tennis isnt obscure. half china is playing it.

(http://www.xenon-360.com/images/upload/jeux/jaquette/tabletennis.jpg)
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bigger Business on April 27, 2007, 10:11:26 AM
Well, thats because..BODYBUILDING ISN'T A SPORT!!


as long as costumes are allowed in the free pose round its a sport
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 10:46:35 AM
It doesn't matter if YOU think it's a sport or not..you're not a pro BB.

......and you're not an "athlete".......what was your point again?
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: GroinkTropin on April 27, 2007, 10:49:07 AM
Competitive cup stacking. I saw this shit called curling, WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT you fucking run down ice swirling a stick around a piece of marble or something? ABSOLUTELY GAYEST SPORT OF ALL FUCKING TIME. Oh yeah poker is sick if you were any good you might like watching it.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: jaejonna on April 27, 2007, 10:50:06 AM
Poker is cool though ....
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: GroinkTropin on April 27, 2007, 10:53:03 AM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/data/8438/sisathome.jpg)

More please.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 27, 2007, 11:25:17 AM
the fact that bodybuilding doesn't get much mainstream coverage is one of the main reasons it's cool

I hate what mma is becoming :-\

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Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: tommywishbone on April 27, 2007, 11:28:08 AM
Don't forget fishing ;D
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Faust on April 27, 2007, 11:31:42 AM
I was in a shop today and saw they had two diff magazines about poker.
One about "fitness" (Men's Health).

Says enough.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: onlyme on April 27, 2007, 11:37:59 AM
It doesn't matter if YOU think it's a sport or not..you're not a pro BB.

This doesn't sound to good.  You make it sound like unless you are a Pro you are not a bodybuilder.  Maybe you should think sometimes before your fingers go crazy on the keyboard. 
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 27, 2007, 11:41:43 AM
This doesn't sound to good.  You make it sound like unless you are a Pro you are not a bodybuilder.  Maybe you should think sometimes before your fingers go crazy on the keyboard. 

what he meant was "Mr. Intenseone" wanted to be a pro but failed

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Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: jaejonna on April 27, 2007, 11:43:19 AM
It doesn't matter if YOU think it's a sport or not..you're not a pro BB.
when a major representative of the 'sport' tries to make BB an exclusive club of druggies, GH guts and g4p ..its easy to see how its not going mainstream...jezzus Chick your a fuckin idiot
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Jerryme7 on April 27, 2007, 11:48:53 AM
Dont forget cheerleading competitions on ESPN...oh brother!!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: ribonucleic on April 27, 2007, 12:04:00 PM
Don't forget the spelling bee that gets more air time the bodybuilding on ESPN but is not even close to a sport.

Obviously spoken by someone who was too pussy to have had the guts to go on stage. 

>:(
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Saxon on April 27, 2007, 01:37:12 PM
This doesn't sound to good.  You make it sound like unless you are a Pro you are not a bodybuilder.  Maybe you should think sometimes before your fingers go crazy on the keyboard. 

I bet he doesn't say Uncle Joe's or Auntie Ben's opinion don't count as they aren't Pro BB either  ::)
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: DK II on April 27, 2007, 01:38:17 PM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/data/8438/sisathome.jpg)

mmmm, i'm getting hungry.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mike on April 27, 2007, 01:39:32 PM
I've seen Juggling competitions on ESPN numerous times.  Gayer than Muscle Milk Light.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: HUGEPECS on April 27, 2007, 01:41:57 PM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/data/8438/sisathome.jpg)



damn, why is my mouth watery all of a sudden ;D ;D
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: No Patience on April 27, 2007, 01:44:41 PM
food eating competition....fucking gross to watch
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 01:55:36 PM
what he meant was "Mr. Intenseone" wanted to be a pro but failed

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Yes, I failed.....whatever you say ::)!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 27, 2007, 03:12:21 PM
Yes, I failed.....whatever you say ::)!

where is your pro card?

must have gotten lost in the mail ;D

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Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Sexual Mustard on April 27, 2007, 03:18:56 PM
Don't forget the spelling bee that gets more air time the bodybuilding on ESPN but is not even close to a sport.

I was just gonna say..!

Even "Paper, Rock, Scissors" got some airtime last summer (or was it 2 summers ago?)
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 04:06:55 PM
where is your pro card?

must have gotten lost in the mail ;D

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Is a pro card like a symbol of prestiege in the real world? Does having a procard mean that I can't beat a pro?
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: eastcoastbbman on April 27, 2007, 04:15:09 PM
ive got all of these beat!! recently the national "TEXTING CHAMPIONSHIPS" were held!! a 13 year old girl won and received 25,000 dollars as a prize.!! the national bodybuilding champion made.........hmmmm...... ..ZERO!!!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 04:16:18 PM
ive got all of these beat!! recently the national "TEXTING CHAMPIONSHIPS" were held!! a 13 year old girl won and received 25,000 dollars as a prize.!! the national bodybuilding champion made.........hmmmm...... ..ZERO!!!!

Hahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Chick on April 27, 2007, 04:19:42 PM
when a major representative of the 'sport' tries to make BB an exclusive club of druggies, GH guts and g4p ..its easy to see how its not going mainstream...jezzus Chick your a fuckin idiot

Please explain what actions I've taken to do any of the things you've listed....the only idiot here...is you.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Chick on April 27, 2007, 04:26:26 PM
Is a pro card like a symbol of prestiege in the real world? Does having a procard mean that I can't beat a pro?

Well...being that you werent good enough,and seeing that you compete against them.... the answer is no, you cant beat one.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 27, 2007, 04:50:58 PM
Is a pro card like a symbol of prestiege in the real world? Does having a procard mean that I can't beat a pro?

you wanted one

you didn't get it :-\

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Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 27, 2007, 04:52:50 PM
ive got all of these beat!! recently the national "TEXTING CHAMPIONSHIPS" were held!! a 13 year old girl won and received 25,000 dollars as a prize.!! the national bodybuilding champion made.........hmmmm...... ..ZERO!!!!

kind of like how national football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling champions get ZERO dollars...

only the pros make money in all sports

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Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 05:07:59 PM
Well...being that you werent good enough,and seeing that you compete against them.... the answer is no, you cant beat one.

Really, is that a fact? Are you sure about that??
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: onlyme on April 27, 2007, 07:13:25 PM
kind of like how national football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling champions get ZERO dollars...

only the pros make money in all sports

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Not true, man amatuers make money from sponsors.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: bmacsys on April 27, 2007, 07:32:28 PM
Pro Bass fishing.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: bmacsys on April 27, 2007, 07:34:34 PM
It doesn't matter if YOU think it's a sport or not..you're not a pro BB.

Well neither are you when it comes right down to it. The money you have won competing doesn't even cover the expense of the steroids you take.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bigger Business on April 27, 2007, 08:00:44 PM

Rubik's cube championships

Yo Yo International

That Japanese show where they wipe themselves out on shit
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Chick on April 27, 2007, 09:13:00 PM
Really, is that a fact? Are you sure about that??

You cant compete against a pro as you arent one yourself...so the answer stays as is...no, you cant beat a pro BB.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Bigger Business on April 27, 2007, 09:26:20 PM
You cant compete against a pro as you arent one yourself...so the answer stays as is...no, you cant beat a pro BB.

I don't understand how people can devalue a bodybuilding pro-card. For some it comes easier than others no doubt, however it is a long term commitment and achievement, which clearly exemplifies an individuals drive and motivation. What a person then chooses to do with it is up to them. 

To put someone down that has achieved a goal as painstaking as an IFBB pro-card shows little respect for any goal driven individual.



*write that down*
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 27, 2007, 10:27:34 PM
You cant compete against a pro as you arent one yourself...so the answer stays as is...no, you cant beat a pro BB.

As usual you are missing the point........Status aside, I can name alot of amatures that can beat pros......so there's your answer!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Chick on April 27, 2007, 11:24:35 PM
As usual you are missing the point........Status aside, I can name alot of amatures that can beat pros......so there's your answer!!

It's YOU that is missing the point my friend...being an IFBB pro means you were good enough to achieve a certain level of achievment...if you never make it there, it's irrelevant who you think can beat who....they're not in the same league.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: onlyme on April 27, 2007, 11:50:42 PM
It's YOU that is missing the point my friend...being an IFBB pro means you were good enough to achieve a certain level of achievment...if you never make it there, it's irrelevant who you think can beat who....they're not in the same league.

Exactly what league is that.  This is an IFBB Pro.  And there are others that look even worse than he does.
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: bigdumbbell on April 28, 2007, 05:18:34 AM
Well, thats because..BODYBUILDING ISN'T A SPORT!!

enlarging muscles for public display is a sport isn't it? :D
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: SteelePegasus on April 28, 2007, 05:26:09 AM
bird hunting
ice fishing
car parking
checkers
I once saw a TV program that only showed a fish tank..it had 1 fish
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: eastcoastbbman on April 28, 2007, 01:33:48 PM
kind of like how national football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling champions get ZERO dollars...

only the pros make money in all sports

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hmmmm, actually, i never thought of that. youre right. still doesnt help when i see hot dog eating champions raking in thousands!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: eastcoastbbman on April 28, 2007, 01:36:13 PM
Exactly what league is that.  This is an IFBB Pro.  And there are others that look even worse than he does.









LMAO!!!! CHICK, HES GOT YOU THERE!!!
Title: Re: Obscure sports that get more mainstream media than bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on April 28, 2007, 05:19:45 PM
Not true, man amatuers make money from sponsors.

not the sports I listed

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