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Title: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on October 19, 2008, 05:16:07 AM
Will Arnold be there? all the previous Mr Olympias ? how about Blechman? who will get snubbed?
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: larger_format on October 19, 2008, 06:46:15 AM
unless it's private, don't think you needs to be invited to go to a funeral
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Mars on October 19, 2008, 07:00:53 AM
maybe ron can fly us getbiggers over and drive us with a bus to the funeral.
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: wavelength on October 19, 2008, 07:04:42 AM
maybe ron can fly us getbiggers over and drive us with a bus to the funeral.

Good idea, we could call it the Ronomobile.
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Mars on October 19, 2008, 07:06:57 AM
maybe we can pose at bens funeral?
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on October 19, 2008, 07:25:42 AM
maybe ron can fly us getbiggers over and drive us with a bus to the funeral.
;D
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Ron on October 19, 2008, 07:39:44 AM
http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2008/10/18/ben-weider-funeral-service-monday-at-1pm/


Information on the funeral, Monday at 1pm. 

Some of you have no idea how much Ben Weider did for the sport, and what he accomplished outside the sport for many people. 

The Funeral is at Paperman & Sons at 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, October 20 at 1 pm in Montreal, Canada.  Burial at the Victorian Cemetery Association, de la savane.

But Shiva is strictly private.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Bluto on October 19, 2008, 07:44:43 AM
I'll be there.

30k posts on a bodybuilding board got Weiders attention.

I'm practically family.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Bruffy on October 19, 2008, 07:54:27 AM
Arnold will definitely be there, I'm calling.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: onlyme on October 19, 2008, 08:24:32 AM
Goodrum is going.  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: nicky.smth on October 19, 2008, 09:01:32 AM
I'm going out on a limb by saying this..nasser won't be attending
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on October 19, 2008, 09:17:02 AM
Goodrum is going.  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

You'll be joining Ben soon Keith if you don't start exercising.
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: stormshadow on October 19, 2008, 09:17:14 AM
Good idea, we could call it the Ronomobile.

If we used more than one bus, it would be a Ronvoy.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Earl1972 on October 19, 2008, 09:45:37 AM
Will Arnold be there? all the previous Mr Olympias ? how about Blechman? who will get snubbed?

nobody is ever "invited" to a funeral ::)

E
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 09:46:45 AM
I'll be there.

30k posts on a bodybuilding board got Weiders attention.

I'm practically family.


hahahahah
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 09:47:25 AM
But Shiva is strictly private.

So what you are saying is you didn't get an invite.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 09:49:54 AM

Exactly.  And if you are Vince Basile, you regularly drive two hours to attend the funerals of strangers.

omg is he that desperate to "be involved with the sport"?
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: wavelength on October 19, 2008, 09:52:52 AM
If we used more than one bus, it would be a Ronvoy.

That's gonna be a huge funeral, RIP Ben.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 09:56:18 AM
Basile went to Lee Priest's grandfather's funeral, even though he had never met the man (or Lee, for that matter).

Are you serious?  You can't be serious.  Tell me this is a joke.  

Otherwise this is the saddest display of - well I don't know what to call it - that I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Jizzacked on October 19, 2008, 12:15:09 PM
in case any of you don't already know this and live in the US, if you have ever been convicted of a crime (even misdemeanors like DUI) or even charged with a serious crime and had the charges eventually dropped within the past 10 years ago they will turn your ass away at the us/canadian border.  canucks are allowed to come and go as they please though, its a nice double standard.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 12:17:11 PM
is there a link to this mystifying stupendifying lolfying behavior.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Mars on October 19, 2008, 12:18:28 PM
basile is the type of a guy who drives a white van for no reason.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 12:34:57 PM
basile is the type of a guy who drives a white van for no reason.

maybe he just sold out of all the Bose style house speakers in the back really fast
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Jizzacked on October 19, 2008, 12:36:58 PM
is there a link to this mystifying stupendifying lolfying behavior.

go try it out for yourself lol... I know people that have had felony charges dropped (clean records with no convictions) over 5 years ago and old DUI's they just flat out turn you around at the border after making the 3-4 hour drive... they must have access to same systems that law enforcement in the US use.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Jizzacked on October 19, 2008, 01:04:32 PM
I assume it started at some point after 9/11.... not sure when exactly just how things stand at the moment.  I haven't gone since before that but I know many people who have and the protocol has completely changed, they run criminal background checks.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 19, 2008, 03:15:59 PM
surely an epic stunt of self importance like that would have been talked about on this board.

did he justify doing this?
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: io856 on October 19, 2008, 03:29:54 PM
Vince  Basile invented the funeral
Title: Re: Ben's Funeral Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: bigdumbbell on October 19, 2008, 06:12:10 PM
http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2008/10/18/ben-weider-funeral-service-monday-at-1pm/


Information on the funeral, Monday at 1pm. 

Some of you have no idea how much Ben Weider did for the sport, and what he accomplished outside the sport for many people. 

The Funeral is at Paperman & Sons at 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, October 20 at 1 pm in Montreal, Canada.  Burial at the Victorian Cemetery Association, de la savane.

But Shiva is strictly private.
thanks ron.  the 'entertainers' who post comments here would have no material without the world the weider's helped shape.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: dr.chimps on October 19, 2008, 06:16:38 PM
in case any of you don't already know this and live in the US, if you have ever been convicted of a crime (even misdemeanors like DUI) or even charged with a serious crime and had the charges eventually dropped within the past 10 years ago they will turn your ass away at the us/canadian border.  canucks are allowed to come and go as they please though, its a nice double standard.
No. You guys have the same 'turn your ass away' policy at your border. In fact, I'd suggest it's harsher.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Stavios on October 19, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
in case any of you don't already know this and live in the US, if you have ever been convicted of a crime (even misdemeanors like DUI) or even charged with a serious crime and had the charges eventually dropped within the past 10 years ago they will turn your ass away at the us/canadian border.  canucks are allowed to come and go as they please though, its a nice double standard.

stop talking out of your ass, you don't even know what you are talking about.

canadians can't go to the US is they were guilty of a crime, even a small one
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: TechnoViking on October 19, 2008, 10:32:22 PM
Anyone know who is guest posing at this event?
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Jizzacked on October 19, 2008, 10:45:59 PM
stop talking out of your ass, you don't even know what you are talking about.

canadians can't go to the US is they were guilty of a crime, even a small one

 I was told that was the case by a member of law enforcement... if the information was erroneous I apologize.  so you folks get the same royal treatment at the border too eh?  I think its completely ridiculous if you are a born US or canadian system... I was told that the policy did not have reciprocity.  ahh well....  it makes for bad business and ill will all around, hurts commerce and trade... a good percentage of people have something on their record and for someone in business like myself I can't even take a short trip to meet a client face to face, and vice versa for canadian businessmen.

I suppose if we actually wanted to get into each other's country we would have better luck going to mexico and start from there... we are wide open down there.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: WillGrant on October 20, 2008, 02:42:33 AM
in case any of you don't already know this and live in the US, if you have ever been convicted of a crime (even misdemeanors like DUI) or even charged with a serious crime and had the charges eventually dropped within the past 10 years ago they will turn your ass away at the us/canadian border.  canucks are allowed to come and go as they please though, its a nice double standard.
Thats quite a few BB Pros Ben helped into the IFBB  :-\
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: dr.chimps on October 20, 2008, 03:41:17 AM
I was told that was the case by a member of law enforcement... if the information was erroneous I apologize.  so you folks get the same royal treatment at the border too eh?  I think its completely ridiculous if you are a born US or canadian system... I was told that the policy did not have reciprocity.  ahh well....  it makes for bad business and ill will all around, hurts commerce and trade... a good percentage of people have something on their record and for someone in business like myself I can't even take a short trip to meet a client face to face, and vice versa for canadian businessmen.

I suppose if we actually wanted to get into each other's country we would have better luck going to mexico and start from there... we are wide open down there.
If you have a record, the Can. Gov't won't even issue you a passport, which nowadays pretty much means you're farked, travel-wise.   
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LatsMcGee on October 20, 2008, 04:10:07 AM
Perhaps Basille will show up to the funeral in search of a mourner's discount on IFBB dookie drops.  It worked at Lee Priest Grandpa's funeral.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Stark on October 20, 2008, 04:11:34 AM
I'll be there.

30k posts on a bodybuilding board got Weiders attention.

I'm practically family.

 ;D
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: DK II on October 20, 2008, 05:09:33 AM
Vince Basile will be there, taking pictures from far away for his personal "BB related funerals" collection.  :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: musclecenter on October 20, 2008, 05:13:15 AM
Dan Luries must be invited ;)
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: m8 on October 20, 2008, 05:27:46 AM
Munzer.

Hahaahahahaaaa, YEAH BUDDY!

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/NeoSeminole/Andreas%20Munzer/AndreasMunzer22.jpg)
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: The_Punisher on October 20, 2008, 05:31:10 AM
what a way to go, the old man saw his last Olympia before biting the dust. R.I.P
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: McFatty on October 20, 2008, 05:53:49 AM
bob chick's cap't crunch outfit will the mandatory dress code.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: boonstack on October 20, 2008, 06:29:41 AM
in case any of you don't already know this and live in the US, if you have ever been convicted of a crime (even misdemeanors like DUI) or even charged with a serious crime and had the charges eventually dropped within the past 10 years ago they will turn your ass away at the us/canadian border.  canucks are allowed to come and go as they please though, its a nice double standard.


so american that has a misd, or a charge can go through the border huh.. yea .  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 20, 2008, 08:55:18 AM

It was talked about on this board:


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=210901.msg2922585#msg2922585


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=210901.msg2927205#msg2927205




Ok that was just, what do you call it?  Obsessive, compulsive, latent homosexuality exhibition in stalking.

Chic was right.  That IS creepy.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Ron on October 20, 2008, 09:18:01 AM
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What the hell is "Shiva",


For people who are not Jewish...

After a funeral, mourners of a parent, sibling, spouse or child (more than 30 days old) stay at home until the morning of the seventh day. The word "shiva" means "seven" in Hebrew. The seven-day period of mourning gives the person in mourning time to adjust to the loss suffered.



It is called respect.



Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 20, 2008, 10:28:09 AM
What if the kid only 29 days old?  How long you stay home then?
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: MuscleMcMannus on October 20, 2008, 10:31:58 AM


For people who are not Jewish...

After a funeral, mourners of a parent, sibling, spouse or child (more than 30 days old) stay at home until the morning of the seventh day. The word "shiva" means "seven" in Hebrew. The seven-day period of mourning gives the person in mourning time to adjust to the loss suffered.

It is called respect.



And the Weiders show a lot of it huh Ron?  Tell them to pony up a couple hundred grand more for the next Mr. Olympian.  Might lend some credibility to the side show you guys like to call the sport of Pro Bodybuilding. 
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: onlyme on October 20, 2008, 10:33:40 AM


For people who are not Jewish...

After a funeral, mourners of a parent, sibling, spouse or child (more than 30 days old) stay at home until the morning of the seventh day. The word "shiva" means "seven" in Hebrew. The seven-day period of mourning gives the person in mourning time to adjust to the loss suffered.



It is called respect.





What happens if they run out of food.  (i gotta think about that)  Do you take work off too.  Is this considered sick days or do you lose your salary too.  Shiva doesn't sound good to me.
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Ron on October 20, 2008, 10:36:58 AM
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And the Weiders show a lot of it huh Ron?  Tell them to pony up a couple hundred grand more for the next Mr. Olympian.  Might lend some credibility to the side show you guys like to call the sport of Pro Bodybuilding.  


Why should they? The Mr. Olympia prize money is run by how much revenue is generated via the expo, supplement companies, adversiting, etc. Tell you what, you get a television contract, or mainstream advertising to sponsor the contest, and I bet the contest money will go up. We all know bodybuilding is a niche sport. I think this year was over $700K in prize money.  10 years ago, it was around $100. So kudos on the promoters who worked to build it up.

I care more that the Weiders chose to give millions of dollars to various institutions, colleges, community centers and gyms around the world. That is what is important.  

Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Ron on October 20, 2008, 10:40:21 AM
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What happens if they run out of food.  (i gotta think about that)  Do you take work off too.  Is this considered sick days or do you lose your salary too.  Shiva doesn't sound good to me.

When my Mom's sister passed away last year, her brother came in from Israel, and the family sat shiva for seven days.  I didn't take off work, I have a family, and that is priority.  But we made sure, as is customary, that my Mom, her brother, and others who mourn had all the food that was needed, and friends also came and brought cooked items for us. 

My dad wound up going and making sure the business was good. He didnt take off either. Sometimes you cannot.

I would up coming in the evening to the house, when I could. 

With friends and family bringing things, there was more food there then 30 people could eat. 

Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: Kentucky_cowboy on October 20, 2008, 10:57:41 AM
What happens if they run out of food.  (i gotta think about that)  Do you take work off too.  Is this considered sick days or do you lose your salary too.  Shiva doesn't sound good to me.

Your first response/concern is to do with food?  ??? 
Title: Re: Ben Weider's Funeral - Who will be invited who wont?
Post by: m8 on October 20, 2008, 07:03:34 PM


For people who are not Jewish...

After a funeral, mourners of a parent, sibling, spouse or child (more than 30 days old) stay at home until the morning of the seventh day. The word "shiva" means "seven" in Hebrew. The seven-day period of mourning gives the person in mourning time to adjust to the loss suffered.



It is called respect.





oh brother   :D