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...and also just not making sense at times.
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here he is verbally abusing 2 audience members:
and here is my favorite Jones quote: "How would you feel if you lived on an island populated, apart from yourself, exclusively by retarded, malicious, chimpanzees? Well, that's how I feel. Don't laugh, because you're one of those retarded, malicious chimpanzees."
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...and also just not making sense at times.
hahah evil bastard. Im sure Jones has shot and killed a few types of people in his day
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I think he said he's killed 11 people.
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I think he said he's killed 11 people.
dude has some sick deep crevices/facial contours under his eyes is a sign of a hardend man.
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...and also just not making sense at times.
Smart man he is missed tremendously.
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Sounds like he was trying to mold his style after the late great Vince the iron guru Gironda. All assholes and pricks, trying to act tough, eccentric, and unaprochable. We would have got along famously 8)
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...and also just not making sense at times.
says he hung out at IHop for pancakes...To bad he didn't know about this place...Might have calmed him down some...
http://www.foulmouthshirts.com/New-shirts2/IPOP-THEM-PILLS.htm
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Nothing beats this.... he starts trying to do karate moves on Letterman...ROFL high on acid.
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dude has some sick deep crevices/facial contours under his eyes is a sign of a hardend man.
A great man. A genius. Someone not to f*ck with. His kind are a dying breed in this wimpified culture.
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here he is verbally abusing 2 audience members:
and here is my favorite Jones quote: "How would you feel if you lived on an island populated, apart from yourself, exclusively by retarded, malicious, chimpanzees? Well, that's how I feel. Don't laugh, because you're one of those retarded, malicious chimpanzees."
Funny as shit, he reminds me of some of those old school dudes from VA I used to know.
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dude is a serious badass, no doubt about that
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DUDE DIED WHILE POOR,,WASTED HIS MONEY ON HIT TRAINING ON PUBLISHING AMONG OTHER THINGS,,,glad this fella is out of the bodying he got into a field with no experience
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DUDE DIED WHILE POOR,,WASTED HIS MONEY ON HIT TRAINING ON PUBLISHING AMONG OTHER THINGS,,,glad this fella is out of the bodying he got into a field with no experience
He was far from poor and made a fortune off Nautilus.
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He was far from poor and made a fortune off Nautilus.
I was gonna say the same thing. He was on the Forbes 400 for a while and was spending very little money in his older years. I don't have access to his bank account, but I'm relatively sure he wasn't poor when he died. Plus, his son is the founder and president of Hammer Strength-I doubt he would have let his old man fall into poverty and destitution.
Imo, AJ pretty clearly fell victim to egoism, but given his background I have a hard time believing most people wouldn't be the same way. Those vids where he's ripping into people are not common in those with supreme confidence, so I'm assuming he felt threatened in some way and his inflated ego was a way of dealing with it. Still doesn't take away from the fact that he was one of the most successful men to ever live. His life story reads like some kind of fantasy novel.
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Just his compound in Florida alone would qualify him as very well off.
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It was either the world's biggest or the nations biggest private airport. He was flying friggin alligators and elephants in his 737 or something-anyway, huge Jet. John Travolta bought the compound.
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John Travolta bought the compound.
Really. I didn't know that. Where did you read that? AJ was one of a kind. I heard he was like hell to get along with and Casey couldn't stand him -- but respected him. I figure he was probably an a-hole in person but there was something about him I liked. You know how a lot of people say they don't give a crap about what other people think about them? Well, that's virtually always a lie. They care plenty. I think AJ was one of those guys that truly didn't care about what others thought of him. Probably because he thought most people were morons anyway. And being a self made millionaire he didn't have to care. It would be cool to be like him.
He was definitely one of a kind. That's for sure. That's for damn sure.
He may not be no goddamn pretty boy but this here face is a face of real character.
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I like how he always wears the same shirt and pants no matter where he is. Whether on Letterman or out on his compound. He could have afforded the finest most expensive suits and designer clothes but he truly didn't give a rat's azz.
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Identify the rifle. Note the after market extended mag. LOL. The guy was always ready for war.
(Go ahead. Call me an A. Jones nut hugger. I admit it. But that's how a f-ing man should live).
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Cool dude... 8)
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Cool dude... 8)
Yea he would shoot your ass in a minute
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Identify the rifle. Note the after market extended mag. LOL. The guy was always ready for war.
(Go ahead. Call me an A. Jones nut hugger. I admit it. But that's how a f-ing man should live).
Hahaha, gotta love the AK47 with two cardridges taped togheter for "quick reload".
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Identify the rifle. Note the after market extended mag. LOL. The guy was always ready for war.
(Go ahead. Call me an A. Jones nut hugger. I admit it. But that's how a f-ing man should live).
aj was not a man to trifle with. a man's man and not in a gay way jose.
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Identify the rifle. Note the after market extended mag. LOL. The guy was always ready for war.
(Go ahead. Call me an A. Jones nut hugger. I admit it. But that's how a f-ing man should live).
M-1 Carbine in aftermarket "Enforcer" configuration.
Jones lead a neat life, just a few years before he died he remarried a girl 1/2 his age and hot too. While he's pretty much known for the Nautilus machines, The Med-x line was awesome because of the micro adjustments that could be made in poundages. There was a bio about him a bit back, I'll see if i can find the name*.
* Younger Women, Faster Airplanes, Bigger Crocodiles.
Here's a old Q/A that was interesting too- http://www.playboy.co.uk/life-and-style/interview/79184/1/20Q-Arthur-Jones/ .
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He seemed pretty psychotic to me.
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Hahaha, gotta love the AK47 with two cardridges taped togheter for "quick reload".
Not an AK but extra for noticing the mag configuration.
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M-1 Carbine in aftermarket "Enforcer" configuration.
Jones lead a neat life, just a few years before he died he remarried a girl 1/2 his age and hot too. While he's pretty much known for the Nautilus machines, The Med-x line was awesome because of the micro adjustments that could be made in poundages. There was a bio about him a bit back, I'll see if i can find the name*.
* Younger Women, Faster Airplanes, Bigger Crocodiles.
Here's a old Q/A that was interesting too- http://www.playboy.co.uk/life-and-style/interview/79184/1/20Q-Arthur-Jones/ .
Nicely done! Very nicely done! And you even threw in the "Enforcer" configuration. You know your firearms. And you know A. Jones.
I believe that if he were still alive A. Jones would not dislike you as much as the others. Again good job!
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Hahaha, gotta love the AK47 with two cardridges taped togheter for "quick reload".
I swear if he was alive, he'd probably invent the 3 barrell shotgun. With "Nautilus Action"
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Arthur was a genius so most wouldn't appreciate the ability he had. He gave concise, accurate replies to questions. He never considered himself an expert but he knew no one else was, either, and that gave him a huge advantage.
Ray Mentzer told me a few stories about Arthur. The most amusing was a time when Joe Weider was visiting. Apparently Arthur would fly some guests in then leave them for a long time on the runway with no air conditioning on. When the people emerged all sweaty and uncomfortable they would be taken past cages and pits with crocodiles and other animals there. Finally, they were brought to a place where Arthur would receive them. On one such occasion Joe Weider was there and I think he asked a question. Well, Arthur tore into Joe about the non-existence of his 'Weider Research Clinic". When Arthur was finished with his tirade, Joe meekly asked if he could go to the bathroom! According to Ray, Arthur didn't like paying taxes because they gave too much to welfare and the undeserving. So he spent all he could on research and didn't pay many taxes. Smart guy. What a pity that extensive research isn't available to everyone. I am not sure what has happened to it.
In the early days of making Nautilus equipment, Arthur got requests for clearer drawings and photos of his equipment. Some unethical people had equipment copied. Arthur stopped sending such material to people and reportedly said, 'The next person who copies me is a dead man!"
I read an article about Terri who he divorced. Apparently she acquired the property with the airfield, etc., and it was later sold to others. He stayed with Inge Cook in his later years. She took those amazing photos of Sergio in 1971-2.
He clearly was the most intelligent individual ever involved in the Irongame and certainly building gym equipment. Ironically, he never did change the practices of muscleheads because they still prefer free weights. Arthur would have washed his hands of these people long ago. A pity he didn't dominate in the sport and change everything for the better.
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Arthur was a genius so most wouldn't appreciate the ability he had. He gave concise, accurate replies to questions. He never considered himself an expert but he knew no one else was, either, and that gave him a huge advantage.
Ray Mentzer told me a few stories about Arthur. The most amusing was a time when Joe Weider was visiting. Apparently Arthur would fly some guests in then leave them for a long time on the runway with no air conditioning on. When the people emerged all sweaty and uncomfortable they would be taken past cages and pits with crocodiles and other animals there. Finally, they were brought to a place where Arthur would receive them. On one such occasion Joe Weider was there and I think he asked a question. Well, Arthur tore into Joe about the non-existence of his 'Weider Research Clinic". When Arthur was finished with his tirade, Joe meekly asked if he could go to the bathroom! According to Ray, Arthur didn't like paying taxes because they gave too much to welfare and the undeserving. So he spent all he could on research and didn't pay many taxes. Smart guy. What a pity that extensive research isn't available to everyone. I am not sure what has happened to it.
In the early days of making Nautilus equipment, Arthur got requests for clearer drawings and photos of his equipment. Some unethical people had equipment copied. Arthur stopped sending such material to people and reportedly said, 'The next person who copies me is a dead man!"
I read an article about Teri who he divorced. Apparently she acquired the property with the airfield, etc., and it was later sold to others. He stayed with Inge Cook in his later years. She took those amazing photos of Sergio in 1971-2.
He clearly was the most intelligent individual ever involved in the Irongame and certainly building gym equipment. Ironically, he never did change the practices of muscleheads because they still prefer free weights. Arthur would have washed his hands of these people long ago. A pity he didn't dominate in the sport and change everything for the better.
Great post I actually visited the Nautilus Facility in Florida in the 80's and trained there the man was a genius.
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M-1 Carbine in aftermarket "Enforcer" configuration.
Jones lead a neat life, just a few years before he died he remarried a girl 1/2 his age and hot too. While he's pretty much known for the Nautilus machines, The Med-x line was awesome because of the micro adjustments that could be made in poundages. There was a bio about him a bit back, I'll see if i can find the name*.
* Younger Women, Faster Airplanes, Bigger Crocodiles.
Here's a old Q/A that was interesting too- http://www.playboy.co.uk/life-and-style/interview/79184/1/20Q-Arthur-Jones/ .
Great interview, here are my favorite parts:
I don't know if this is just the driest humor ever or if he is being serious or what but: Q15 Playboy: Is there anything Nautilus machines can't do?
Jones: They cannot develop the female bust. They can develop the muscles underneath it. They can strengthen those muscles, and it will have an effect upon the bustline. But as far as the breast itself is concerned, they can do nothing for that.
Q17 Playboy: Your inventory of TV-production equipment appears rather large. Do you intend to penetrate the nation's living rooms with programming the way you've penetrated its gymnasiums with Nautilus equipment?
Jones: I'm going to try. I'm not greedy. I just want it all. We own the largest television-production facility in the world. It makes NBC's look like a shithouse. That's not my opinion, it's theirs. They've been here and left in a state of shock. I'm sure we own more video equipment, more electronics than anyone else in the world.
Q19 Playboy: So there is life for Arthur Jones after Nautilus and crocodiles.
Jones: My balls are not crystal. As far as I'm concerned, when I'm dead, it's over. There is no longer a universe; it doesn't exist and it never did. So I would like to live as long as possible and mind my own business and do things that matter--younger women, faster airplanes and bigger crocodiles. That's the bottom line.
Q20 Playboy: "Younger women" places first among that trinity. Would that be a reference to your 20-year-old wife?
Jones: Yup. Certainly is. I'm living one of my fantasies. Terri has obvious attributes. She would certainly be on anyone's list of the most beautiful women on the planet. People notice her. About three years ago, we walked into a restaurant in Las Vegas, and Terri was all spiffed up, of course--and you know how people glance around a restaurant when other people walk in--well, about 100 men stood up and gave her a spontaneous ovation. I don't think they even noticed me. Later that night, we went to one of the big shows, and there were 50 stark-naked women--no dogs--prancing around up on the stage, and half the male members of the audience were turned clear around in their seats looking at Terri: turning their backs on the 50 women on the stage! I take great pride in my wife's appearance. But I don't have her as something to show off. She's got a fine brain.
She drives me, she encourages me, she gives me the motivation to keep doing things that perhaps otherwise I wouldn't.
Jones was litterally an OLD man when he found a this hot ...probably around 17 year old. He is a great man folks.