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Title: 2014 Olympia - Keeping it real at the Mr Olympia... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 05:47:59 PM
For anyone planning on bringing a video camera and interviewing people at the Arnold Mr O...

Bring a small electronic scale.  Get one from walmart for $25.  Keep it handy in a backpack or whatever.
List the outrageous weight claims of pros, including those competing at the ASC and not.

One-by-one, meet them on camera, shake hands, ask a few fluff questions, ask what they're weighing, allow them to feed some bullshit number about "cruising at 290 right now", then..

Whip out the scale, place it on the groun and ask the bodybuilder to step on it

Let's see which pros are liars and which are keeping it REAL.   On Camera.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: The Squadfather on February 25, 2008, 05:49:36 PM
hahahahhahaa, at the end of the weekend i'll GAURANTEE there won't be one footprint on that scale. ;D
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 25, 2008, 05:49:45 PM
Useless. Why would they step on the scale if they are lying?
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 05:50:20 PM
Useless. Why would they step on the scale if they are lying?

Then they will have to look into the camera and mumble their way through an excuse.

Instant classic moment.  Deer in headlights.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Bast000 on February 25, 2008, 05:52:08 PM
how about a challenge of not doing a thumbs up pose for a picture.  I think they will just look at the camera in confusion and still do the thumbs up.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Meltdown on February 25, 2008, 05:53:32 PM
Then ask them if they were drug tested as is in the IFBB rule book.Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmm. ::)
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Bast000 on February 25, 2008, 05:55:43 PM
and wear this hat: (http://www.copshop.com/view/hats/DEALetterHat.jpg)
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 05:56:07 PM
hahahahhahaa, at the end of the weekend i'll GAURANTEE there won't be one footprint on that scale. ;D

And the moment of "zooming in on the pro's face when fanboy interviewer suddenly dares him to step on the scale" would be priceless.

And there will be a few pros who walk the walk, and they'll get props forever for it.

I think some renegade team should do it.  it could be the story of the expo.  Get them to give you a NUMBER first.  Repeat it.  "Really?  280?  Seriously?" then your partner puts the scale down, you zoom in on his face, and ask him to step on the scale.

Could be beautiful, man.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Matt C on February 25, 2008, 06:23:44 PM
and wear this hat: (http://www.copshop.com/view/hats/DEALetterHat.jpg)

And this shirt:
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: BFP on February 25, 2008, 06:47:42 PM
And the moment of "zooming in on the pro's face when fanboy interviewer suddenly dares him to step on the scale" would be priceless.

And there will be a few pros who walk the walk, and they'll get props forever for it.

I think some renegade team should do it.  it could be the story of the expo.  Get them to give you a NUMBER first.  Repeat it.  "Really?  280?  Seriously?" then your partner puts the scale down, you zoom in on his face, and ask him to step on the scale.

Could be beautiful, man.
I will do that shit for sure!

Jason
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: David Puddy on February 25, 2008, 06:48:21 PM
How about answering to Alex's challenge?

http://bignationradio.com/smf/index.php?topic=227.msg2381#msg2381
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Tre on February 25, 2008, 07:19:57 PM
how about a challenge of not doing a thumbs up pose for a picture.  I think they will just look at the camera in confusion and still do the thumbs up.

That's the challenge right there.  Tell them you have NO desire to have your oil checked so they should put that thing away...immediately.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: TooPowerful4u on February 25, 2008, 07:22:10 PM
Who ever did that would get TONS of props!  I doubt anyone has the balls to do it tho
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Chick on February 25, 2008, 08:05:08 PM
PLease...this was the catalyst that prompted Lonnie Teper to have a weigh in at the Ironman a few years back, and to quite a surprise of the fans...the weights were pretty much right on the money of what the athlete claimed...

Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 08:14:15 PM
PLease...this was the catalyst that prompted Lonnie Teper to have a weigh in at the Ironman a few years back, and to quite a surprise of the fans...the weights were pretty much right on the money of what the athlete claimed...

Bob, please note that my challenge included all athletes, "including those competing at the ASC and not".

It's the guys at the tables who will tell the biggest fairy tales.  The guys who didn't get an invite to the Arnold.  The trash-talkers who spend the year telling us how big they are, then finishing with a gift 10th at a bottom show.  You know the type.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Chick on February 25, 2008, 08:18:43 PM
Bob, please note that my challenge included all athletes, "including those competing at the ASC and not".

It's the guys at the tables who will tell the biggest fairy tales.  The guys who didn't get an invite to the Arnold.  The trash-talkers who spend the year telling us how big they are, then finishing with a gift 10th at a bottom show.  You know the type.

It's more the "industry goofs" that tell the tales. The pro's for the most part could care less...
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: io856 on February 25, 2008, 08:20:27 PM
So Tom Prince is a goof?

Thats not very nice Rob
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Karl Kox on February 25, 2008, 08:22:20 PM
For anyone planning on bringing a video camera and interviewing people at the Arnold...

Bring a small electronic scale.  Get one from walmart for $25.  Keep it handy in a backpack or whatever.
List the outrageous weight claims of pros, including those competing at the ASC and not.

One-by-one, meet them on camera, shake hands, ask a few fluff questions, ask what they're weighing, then..

Whip out the scale, place it on the groun and ask the bodybuilder to step on it

Let's see which pros are liars and which are keeping it REAL.   On Camera.


Hahaha thats great
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 08:22:25 PM
It's more the "industry goofs" that tell the tales. The pro's for the most part could care less...

You're right.  I cannot recall and pros who made a big deal about the numbers, bragged about the numbers, or tried to wager ten grand with kids on forums...
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Rearden Metal on February 25, 2008, 08:45:06 PM
PLease...this was the catalyst that prompted Lonnie Teper to have a weigh in at the Ironman a few years back, and to quite a surprise of the fans...the weights were pretty much right on the money of what the athlete claimed...



Yeah sure with 8 lbs of clothes, sneakers, and pockets full of cell phones, pagers, wallets, Ultra fuel and a couple 2.5lb plates.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Matt C on February 25, 2008, 08:52:52 PM
Why lie about weight?  You look the same no matter what weight you give.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: gordiano on February 25, 2008, 08:55:53 PM
Why lie about weight?  You look the same no matter what weight you give.

For the same reasons someone would lie about their height......
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 08:57:25 PM
Why lie about weight?  You look the same no matter what weight you give.

Because "I weigh 300 pounds and I'm going to come in next year with 30 pounds of new muscle and I'm going to crush you internet idiots with your pencils" is pretty intimidating, isn't it?
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: gordiano on February 25, 2008, 08:59:10 PM
Because "I weigh 300 pounds and I'm going to come in next year with 30 pounds of new muscle and I'm going to crush you internet idiots with your pencils" is pretty intimidating, isn't it?

Hahaha! Kamali must think we're IFBB judges, or something.....
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: chris_mason on February 25, 2008, 09:11:55 PM
Why don't YOU do it?
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 25, 2008, 09:34:48 PM
Why don't YOU do it?

It's kinda cold in Ohio this time of year.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Chick on February 25, 2008, 10:02:05 PM
You're right.  I cannot recall and pros who made a big deal about the numbers, bragged about the numbers, or tried to wager ten grand with kids on forums...

You're right, I don't recall that either. I do remember a certain idiot making a bet as HE thought it was a big deal, being called on it, and subsequently welching as it was a sure loss for him.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 26, 2008, 06:22:10 AM
You're right, I don't recall that either. I do remember a certain idiot making a bet as HE thought it was a big deal, being called on it, and subsequently welching as it was a sure loss for him.

I remember you jumping all over the bet too.

i mean, you kinda legitimized True Adonis by accepting his wager, hard to deny that.  Alone, he's an anonymous kid on the web shouting.  But when you tried to take the $10k bet and set up a weigh-in, you put him on the map.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: The Ugly on February 26, 2008, 06:39:53 AM
So Tom Prince is a goof?

How much, Tom? Really?

Prove it.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: BigNBloated on February 26, 2008, 06:40:35 AM
Does anyone recall the video of Ron gettig out the tape measure for Trey Brewer and his arms were only 20 inches despite his claims of 22-23 inches? That was hilarious, at the end Ron asked, So how big are your arms? and laughingly Trey insisted they were still 22-23 inches.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: HUGEPECS on February 26, 2008, 06:50:30 AM
How much, Tom? Really?

Prove it.




hahahahahah.....are you saying that this is Tom's official weighing scale these days, TU
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Chick on February 26, 2008, 08:31:13 AM
I remember you jumping all over the bet too.

i mean, you kinda legitimized True Adonis by accepting his wager, hard to deny that.  Alone, he's an anonymous kid on the web shouting.  But when you tried to take the $10k bet and set up a weigh-in, you put him on the map.


I didn't legitimize Adonis, I exposed him for what he is/ was...a blowhard writing checks with his mouth he couldn't cash.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Spicy Shushi on February 26, 2008, 08:47:39 AM
he's an anonymous kid on the web shouting.
sounds like you two have a lot in common
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: dearth on February 26, 2008, 09:16:30 AM
It's more the "industry goofs" that tell the tales. The pro's for the most part could care less...

is that why tamali claimed to be 300lb ripped ?
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Bast000 on February 26, 2008, 02:56:19 PM
It's kinda cold in Ohio this time of year.

that's my excuse and I live in Ohio.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: Livewire on February 26, 2008, 06:18:48 PM
ohio sucks.  kamali sucks.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: G o a t b o y on February 26, 2008, 09:25:15 PM
sounds like you two have a lot in common

240 isn't anonymous.  If you need any of his personal information, contact MattT.  ;D
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: sgt. d on February 26, 2008, 09:31:51 PM
Does anyone recall the video of Ron gettig out the tape measure for Trey Brewer and his arms were only 20 inches despite his claims of 22-23 inches? That was hilarious, at the end Ron asked, So how big are your arms? and laughingly Trey insisted they were still 22-23 inches.

I think they were 21.5
Still pretty big
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 27, 2008, 04:11:50 AM
I hope somebody gives this idea a shot.  The look on pros' faces when asked to step on the scale would be priceless.  The following 10 seconds where they try to create some sort of lie would be even more amusing.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: JasonH on February 27, 2008, 04:18:36 AM
Haha - good thread - 240 and Chick arguing just like the good old days!  ;D
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: DK II on February 27, 2008, 04:25:00 AM
Because "I weigh 300 pounds and I'm going to come in next year with 30 pounds of new muscle and I'm going to crush you internet idiots with your pencils" is pretty intimidating, isn't it?

Yes, among those IQ50-monsters a threat like this will lead to immediate flaring of their nostrils!
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: BFP on February 27, 2008, 05:16:59 PM
I hope somebody gives this idea a shot.  The look on pros' faces when asked to step on the scale would be priceless.  The following 10 seconds where they try to create some sort of lie would be even more amusing.

Look for a video from Martyr23 and myself in the days following the show!  The details have already been hashed out, and we are just waiting on the calendar to catch up.

Jason
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: io856 on March 13, 2008, 01:19:27 AM
Bump  ;)
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Mr Olympia... a challenge.
Post by: the trainer on September 02, 2014, 08:32:00 PM
Now 240 I know you are trying to reduce pollution on the planet but it would be more useful to put your old electronics, plastics etc in the recycle bin rather than recycle your old threads.
Title: Re: Keeping it real at the Arnold Classic... a challenge.
Post by: D.O.A. on September 02, 2014, 08:37:41 PM
and wear this hat: (http://www.copshop.com/view/hats/DEALetterHat.jpg)
Hahahahaha! The would run for the hills. Except Kai would ask if they are from L.a. Then he could get a free ride back