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Neither Terry Hollands nor Laurence Shahlaei have been invited to this years Arnold Classic Strongman!
The Arnold organiser Terry Todd should hang his fucking head in shame!
Both Hollands and Shahlaei were finalists in the 2011 Worlds Strongest Man competition (3rd and 4th place finishers respectively) a show that was (as consensus agrees) the toughest WSM of all time!
The credentials of both guys are beyond reproach. First we have Hollands, a multiple time WSM finalist, podium finisher and fucking sexy BEAST!! Then we arrive at Laurence, a monster of whom not only has several WSM shows under his belt (he has never lost the squat event) but has (in 2011) also achieved several world and British records including a 430KG Strongman Deadlift, a 190KG Log lift and a 205KG Axle! In short, only a complete scumbag would exclude these two guys from the 2012 Arnolds!
None of the 2011 WSM finalists (from Derek Poundscum thru newcomers such as Thor Bjornsson) deserve to be at the Arnolds more than the two brits. Outside of Brian Shaw and Zydrunas Savickas none of the others have proven themselves more than Hollands and Laurence and quite frankly are not of the same calibre.
Here is a provisional list of this years competitors, even Benedikt Magnusson gets ANOTHER fucking invite!:
Mike Jenkins
Derek Poundstone
Brian Shaw
Zydrunas Savickas
Hafthor Bjornsson (Matuesz Baron declined invite)
Benedikt Magnusson
Mikhail Koklyaev
Winner of LA Fit Expo
Mind you, after looking at this years Arnold Strongman events, it's shaping up to be the worst show ever. Maybe the two brits are better off without it? I mean, a fucking "axle power clean for reps"
http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/sports-and-events/strongman-classic.html
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sad news
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I didn't watch last yrs wsm
Those 2 are very consistent, and improve year on year, strong competitors and always improving
Maybe the promoters deemed local boys (usa) to be better drawcards
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They're in the highlights video FFS
They placed 3rd and 4th
WHY THE FUCK WOULD THEY NOT BE INVITED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
WHO DECIDES THIS SHIT ? ? ? ?
It's BULLSHIT >:(
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this shit needs to stop
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I wouldn't invite loud fat asses like that either
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I wouldn't invite loud fat asses like that either
http://www.theworldsstrongestman.com/2011-wsm/what-does-it-take-to-be-the-worlds-strongest-man/
They are FEATURED on the WSM website you idiot
so that puts you in the asshole catagory aside whomever neglected to invite them
the competition placed 4 men at the top and they ALL should be invited
fuck off with your stupid bias opinion .. the feats these men achieve are so much more than you could ATTEMPT it's ridiculous for you to even speak on it
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It's a bit bad that they haven't been invited based on their records I reckon it's because they're not "glamourous" enough for the contest. Poundstone was always going to be a shoe-in because he's the all-American golden boy, Zavikas and Shaw are obvious choices and goes without saying, and I can understand Koklaeyev and Benedict Magnusson to some extent but I don't understand Jenkins and Bjornsson. Strange decisions being made there.
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It's a bit bad that they haven't been invited based on their records I reckon it's because they're not "glamourous" enough for the contest. Poundstone was always going to be a shoe-in because he's the all-American golden boy, Zavikas and Shaw are obvious choices and goes without saying, and I can understand Koklaeyev and Benedict Magnusson to some extent but I don't understand Jenkins and Bjornsson. Strange decisions being made there.
Strange indeed >:(
It's wrong ... I'd like to hear the explanation retarded excuse they have for NOT inviting them >:(
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name put the asses in the seat.
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I agree with you, total bullshit. At the LEAST Hollands should have gotten an invite.
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name put the asses in the seat.
the WSM competition gave 4 spots to WINNERS
WINNERS deserve invites
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the WSM competition gave 4 spots to WINNERS
WINNERS deserve invites
;D
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;D
I'm pissed off about this .... more people should be
it's one more instance of "how things are done" that makes no fucking sense
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it does stink............ hollands is a legit top 3 in the world.... shalleleih looks a mess, lifts awkwardly but he's getting stronger each yr
i love wsm, the arnold used to be a legit pure strongman event, no races, all big lifts
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tragedy, innit ;D
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tragedy, innit ;D
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/123/649/kitty.gif)
paki ?
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paki ?
LOL, no
"Innit" derives from the chav/townie/pikey sub-culture
has been falsely over-labbeled on the British Asian Communities
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http://www.theworldsstrongestman.com/2011-wsm/what-does-it-take-to-be-the-worlds-strongest-man/
They are FEATURED on the WSM website you idiot
so that puts you in the asshole catagory aside whomever neglected to invite them
the competition placed 4 men at the top and they ALL should be invited
fuck off with your stupid bias opinion .. the feats these men achieve are so much more than you could ATTEMPT it's ridiculous for you to even speak on it
does that placing from last year automatically qualify them for this year?
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yeah they had the story on ESPN
::)
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does that placing from last year automatically qualify them for this year?
I'm unsure .. I will ask them and find out
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yeah they had the story on ESPN
::)
of all the threads available for you to comment on ( aside from the political board ) ... you chose mine to roll your eyes back about
damn shame they don't have "planking competitions" eh ?
you go girl :D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8EpfO3wFly0/ThETANSJm0I/AAAAAAAAAKg/tHaB6O8dqE0/s1600/plaking.jpg)
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It's a bit bad that they haven't been invited based on their records I reckon it's because they're not "glamourous" enough for the contest.
That's basically it
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Sergeii Romanchuk was invited at the Arnold in 2010 AND 2011. Neither Shalaei nor Hollands are invited for the 2012 ASC.
lol ? :-\
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The promoters are shooting themselves in the foot.
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Sergeii Romanchuk was invited at the Arnold in 2010 AND 2011. Neither Shalaei nor Hollands are invited for the 2012 ASC.
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Exactly, the Arnold Strongman wouldn't be the Arnold Strongman without some cunt from the Ukraine that nobody has ever heard of!!
As you say, that particular fucker was invited TWICE yet these guys are ignored after the great year they have had? It's total shit!
Terry Todd (the Arnold organiser) will claim the Arnolds Strongman was always predicated upon finding the "true strongest man" on the planet regardless of his particular field of expertise. This is why we see powerlifters like Benedikt and Andy Bolton along with athletes from fields such as Highland Games etc receiving invites.
However, none of that explains why there are always at least three shitbag no-name wankers in attendance that do not deserve to be there?
Also, whilst the above might have been Todd's original premise, it is undeniable that the Arnold is/has become not only a full on strongman show, but has become known as the most legitimate, heavy strongman show on earth.
History clearly demonstrates that powerlifters, olympic lifters (and wankers from other fields) competing at the Arnolds get destroyed by the strongmen, so lets cut the shit, call a spade a spade and stop inviting a) guys from other fields (ie: Benedikt Magnusson) unless they have a legit and current strongman record, and b) inconsequential wankers such as Sergei Romanchuk.
You cannot blame guys foo taking up the offer to compete, the blame lies with the fuckwit Terry Todd for inviting them in the first place.
To leave Hollands and Shahlaei out in the cold this year is a fucking disgrace!
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does that placing from last year automatically qualify them for this year?
The top five (not just the podium finishers) get an auto invite to the following years WSM/heats.
That doesn't mean you go straight into the WSM final, it means you know you are going to the WSM competition but still have to do the heats like anyone else and qualify for the final etc.
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scandalous...
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so that puts you in the asshole catagory aside whomever neglected to invite them
Maybe THEY were snobs/assholes before and the organizers just decided not to invite them again.
For whatever reason, despite their qualifications, the organizers decided not to invite them, period. You have to EARN an invitation. So, they didn't earn one. It doesn't really matter why. It's between them.
What's so upsetting/unfair about it.. as simple as that.
P.S. I know they're strong and everything, but they're ugly as fuck and no.. no one wants to look like that no matter what the video suggests... ::)
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Maybe THEY were snobs/assholes before and the organizers just decided not to invite them again.
Why don't you tell us "how" they were snobs? Oh yeah, because you know fuck all about the game!
Hollands competed in last years Arnolds with an injured hand, and has always said great things about the show. This year his form has been even better than that which garnered him invites to previous shows, ya fucking mongol cunt ponce!
Have we said you are quite the know-nothing prick?
For whatever reason, despite their qualifications, the organizers decided not to invite them, period. You have to EARN an invitation. So, they didn't earn one. It doesn't really matter why. It's between them.
Again, why not tell us how you think an invite is "earned" oh yeah, you have no clue of any criteria thereof; spastic that you are!
P.S. I know they're strong and everything, but they're ugly as fuck and no.. no one wants to look like that no matter what the video suggests...
Hollands is a fucking God, you'd kill to look like that... pissant twink cunt that you are!
Let's see your pic, stud!
Failing that, a vid of your 190lb deadlift will suffice!
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of all the threads available for you to comment on ( aside from the political board ) ... you chose mine to roll your eyes back about
damn shame they don't have "planking competitions" eh ?
you go girl :D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8EpfO3wFly0/ThETANSJm0I/AAAAAAAAAKg/tHaB6O8dqE0/s1600/plaking.jpg)
tell em why you mad son
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tell em why you mad son
ungabungawahwah ?
::) I don't speak ghetto
if you are attempting to say something boy .... spit it out
other than not being able to comprehend the thread and seeing for yourself what has made me mad
you didn't have to click on it if you weren't interested .. the title is pretty clear ... unless that went over your head also
sooooooooooooooooooooooo o ... shove your "son" up your wide ass KAY ?
hope you're most muscular postings here made you happy though :D
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what is the prize money for arnold strongman
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what is the prize money for arnold strongman
Not sure if the money has been added to for the 2012 event, but here was last year's breakdown-
http://www.arnoldstrongmanclassic.com/results.html .
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Why don't you tell us "how" they were snobs? Oh yeah, because you know fuck all about the game!
Well, why don't you tell us why these wonderful, worthy gentlemen were not invited - since you care so much and the issue is seriously bothering you? I'm just speculating. Perhaps you got more info. Or maybe you just admire these 'gods' so much that it makes you biased.
Again, why not tell us how you think an invite is "earned" oh yeah, you have no clue of any criteria thereof; spastic that you are!
No, no. YOU tell he criteria and YOU tell why YOU think they were not invited. As you can see, only you seem to give a fuck.
Let's see your pic, stud!
Here you go.. posted many times before
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=323648.250
Now let's see yours, stud! :-* :-* :-*
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you admire these 'gods' so much that it makes you wet.
true dat
and looking at your pictures I now understand your hate for big men with super strength
the small body you have explains it all :-*
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Just read on Lozs facebook page that he has sent the organizers an e-mail asking them to explain why he and Terry have not been invited to the arnolds.And he has just posted a pic of the certificate he has had from the guinness book of records for his farmers walk feat that he did in China.And thats probably the reason why him and Tel aren`t invited,now that Shaw has won the WSM the organisers want it stacked with mainly USA competitors.And not non USA guys who have a chance of beating Shaw and Poundstone.
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Just read on Lozs facebook page that he has sent the organizers an e-mail asking them to explain why he and Terry have not been invited to the arnolds.And he has just posted a pic of the certificate he has had from the guinness book of records for his farmers walk feat that he did in China.And thats probably the reason why him and Tel aren`t invited,now that Shaw has won the WSM the organisers want it stacked with mainly USA competitors.And not non USA guys who have a chance of beating Shaw and Poundstone.
I'm going to mass mail the idiots aswell ... and Arnold
It's pure bullshit .. Arnold is not "American" .. how would he have liked it if he was not included in competitions after showing remarkable ability due to his nationality?
He wouldn't be "who" he is now .. would he ?
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in my opinion, I think the Arnold strong man is very good for the Festival, but these promoters better don't start fucking shit up......beside the bodybuilding shows, the powerlifting and Strong man are my two favorites.......Hopefull y I'll have fun this year in Ohio
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the small body you have explains it all :-*
Now let's see your photos, monster stud..! I'm sure small boy like me will be in awe
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You must be new to strongman events.
They have been "cherry picking" athletes since the early 80's.
In fact, they tailored many of the WSM events to certain "golden boy" athletes.
It's all for marketing and money.
Shit, they banned Kaz because they wanted something new and he was a huge attraction.
It's bullshit but it has been this way for 30 years and the Arnold event is the same. There are several guys invited every year that have zero chance of winning and they don't invite the big players sometimes.
8)
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The Arnold is becoming a big event, to take it to WSM levels they need to open the playing field and invite the top guys.
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ungabungawahwah ?
::) I don't speak ghetto
true dat
Ok
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Another shit IFBB decision ... They've lost it, have no idea what the fans want.
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got his invite 8)
http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/bulletins/articles/ASFNews21
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Another shit IFBB decision ... They've lost it, have no idea what the fans want.
What has this got to do with the IFBB?
If you're having difficulty with an answer I'll help you. It's ZERO
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Why do some dislike Poundstone?
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Why do some dislike Poundstone?
I don't have any inside facts, but some fans feel he comes off as whiny (in terms of how much he sacrifices to be a Strongman) and self important.
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How do you rigged a strongman ?
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How do you rigged a strongman ?
hollow atlas stones of course :)
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I don't have any inside facts, but some fans feel he comes off as whiny (in terms of how much he sacrifices to be a Strongman) and self important.
I've spoken with the man and found him to be A-OK, so I was just wondering.
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I don't have any inside facts, but some fans feel he comes off as whiny (in terms of how much he sacrifices to be a Strongman) and self important.
Seems like a pretty decent, normal guy from his facebook. 340lb average Joe.
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Yeah, not my thought, but I remember he had one of those "look at how much I have eat, look at how hard I have to train" type videos up a while ago, and a lot of fans and mid level strongmen where like "poor you" ::). Also he made some comment on steroid use that rubbed some folks the wrong way.
Then this whole thing got a lot of British fans picking on anything and everything........