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Title: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Howard on October 21, 2014, 11:02:06 AM
This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world of BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? WTF is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: BB on October 21, 2014, 11:05:41 AM
Internet ruined it, everyone that wanted to see it, already saw it a month ago. The NBC coverage was great for the Olympia's legacy, but for younger fans, it's a shruggable event.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 21, 2014, 11:08:33 AM
Pro Bodybuilding is akin to a circus freakshow, putting it on mainstream TV would only bring derision and ridicule.

Its fucking horrible.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 21, 2014, 11:10:08 AM
Why did they decide not to show it?
see post above yours.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: SF1900 on October 21, 2014, 11:11:31 AM
This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world f BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? wtf is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?

Because who really gives a shit. Why should I care if they pulled the show? It does not affect me in anyway.

Plus, I am glad it was pulled. The "sport" of bodybuilding is better if its cult-like and esoteric, as opposed to mainstream. The last thing I need is some jackass at the water cooler at work saying to me, "Hey man, did you catch the mr. olympia last night? Clearly, Branch Warren should have won."
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Man of Steel on October 21, 2014, 11:12:23 AM
Why did they decide not to show it?

Everyone that cares already streamed it or attended it.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: BB on October 21, 2014, 11:13:57 AM
Why did they decide not to show it?

No mention yet, they replaced it with one of the big car auctions. There was suppose to be an encore in a few days, so we will see. It would be something if they filmed it and said "This is shit" after viewing the rough cut  :D.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Irongrip400 on October 21, 2014, 11:14:36 AM
It should've been live. Who watches taped sporting events, especially months later.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Nick Danger on October 21, 2014, 11:15:50 AM
This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world f BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? wtf is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?

I would imagine there would have been a bit of an uproar if it was supposed to be a live event...
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Papper on October 21, 2014, 11:16:28 AM
I thought it sounded strange that tv would show this.. now things are back to normal.

Reason is most likely all who seriously have a stake in this industry,, or that genuinely likes modern bb are just letting this one go and hopes no one mentions it because they don't want to realize how shitty bb is. This is embarrasing for them. They probably went around and started talking about this big 'tv event' to their friends and such lol

Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 21, 2014, 11:18:55 AM
its also horrendously boring, one guy after another pumping their fists and cupping their ear and stomping around.

Its not like anyone puts anything into a posing routine anymore, as for Kais routines, thats enough to put hardcore fans off never mind newbies watching.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Howard on October 21, 2014, 11:24:47 AM
I thought it sounded strange that tv would show this.. now things are back to normal.

Reason is most likely all who seriously have a stake in this industry,, or that genuinely likes modern bb are just letting this one go and hopes no one mentions it because they don't want to realize how shitty bb is. This is embarrasing for them. They probably went around and started talking about this big 'tv event' to their friends and such lol



I honestly believe the obvious and extreme drug use that turned BB into a total freak show is why the plug was pulled by NBC.
I suspect the freakish , extreme drugged look shocked the NBC sports journalists and they quietly walked away from it.

Many hardcore bodybuilder types will now act like they don't care and it didn't matter, etc
BUT, they sure seemed pumped when it looked like it was going to be aired didn't they!

The reality is that bodybuilding is so drugged up now, no mainstream media outlet will touch it.
Those in bodybuilding want to pretend it doesn't matter but c'mon, this was bad for bodybuilding and everyone knows it.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: SF1900 on October 21, 2014, 11:25:23 AM
Everyone that cares already streamed it or attended it.

yes, all 134 people.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Howard on October 21, 2014, 11:27:27 AM
Why did they decide not to show it?

I suspect it was due to the extreme , obvious drug use.
Those in the sport have no basis for judging just how bad it has gotten over the past 20 years.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: mr.turbo on October 21, 2014, 11:33:23 AM
good question, nobody cares?

perhaps they've moved on to matters of greater concern...

no doubt vince goodrum has the inside scoop
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Redux on October 21, 2014, 11:40:31 AM
My channel guide says it's going to be on this Saturday from 530-7 pm EST. Time Warner Cable, NBC Sports Channel.
That's probably subject to being changed though.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Grape Ape on October 21, 2014, 11:40:53 AM
I suspect it was due to the extreme , obvious drug use.
Those in the sport have no basis for judging just how bad it has gotten over the past 20 years.


Nah, nobody would have watched it regardless.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: the trainer on October 21, 2014, 11:44:00 AM
I think all of us getbiggers should come together and march to the offices of NBC to protest this injustice against men in thongs.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mC1TEdZ4gks/TU0E1AWDTsI/AAAAAAAARBk/5vSKWH0IIcY/s1600/Sindh%2BGame%2B2010%2B-%2B09%2B-%2Bwww.Musclebase.Blogspot.com.JPG)
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Simple Simon on October 21, 2014, 11:45:19 AM
Nah, nobody would have watched it regardless.
Only guys in on there own would watch it, its like bodybuilding magazines, can anyone say that they dont feel slightly ashamed reading one in the newsagents?
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on October 21, 2014, 11:49:46 AM
good question, nobody cares?

perhaps they've moved on to matters of greater concern...

no doubt vince goodrum has the inside scoop


I do as me and Palumbo discussed the matter recently.  You'll get the full scoop on RX Muscle and Anabolic Mayhem as to what happenned very soon
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: mayan on October 21, 2014, 11:50:44 AM
I honestly believe the obvious and extreme drug use that turned BB into a total freak show is why the plug was pulled by NBC.

The reality is that bodybuilding is so drugged up now, no mainstream media outlet will touch it.

It's also the reason these guys look like shit a few days after competition.  
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Howard on October 21, 2014, 11:57:05 AM
The facts show that the most dedicated supporters of hardcore bodybuilder were older gay male schmoes with $$.
Hardcore BB is a drug dependent sport and has been for a long time.
Many within the sport would rather have it die or remain obscure then change and go legit.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: basil on October 21, 2014, 02:06:23 PM
Mark Lazarus prob seen the grapefruit video and said "fack dat".
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on October 21, 2014, 02:09:12 PM
I've heard that NBC thinks Phil is a child and decided to pull because of that
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: the trainer on October 21, 2014, 02:15:00 PM

I do as me and Palumbo discussed the matter recently.  You'll get the full scoop on RX Muscle and Anabolic Mayhem as to what happenned very soon

Boom I told you guys that vince goodsum the great industry insider was going to take care of business I am feeling scared for NBC right now.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on October 21, 2014, 02:44:32 PM
They tried to edit the gayness out of it and ended up with 34 seconds of total time.  I was shown at 10:35.20 to 10:35.54 between the commercial for viagra and cialis
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: WalterWhite on October 21, 2014, 04:06:38 PM
They got one look at bikini gals sicking their asses out and men showing their shredded glutes and decided there was no need to televise this circus.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: calfzilla on October 21, 2014, 04:22:15 PM
Unless it's live I don't see the point in airing it. Would anyone watch a basketball game that was played a month ago and you already know the winner.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Irongrip400 on October 21, 2014, 04:41:50 PM
It should've been live. Who watches taped sporting events, especially months later.

Jeez bro, you're fucking smart...
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: hazbin on October 21, 2014, 05:15:42 PM
forget about every other reason they may have had, the G-strings alone they wear nowadays would be enough to make them cancel.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: O.Z. on October 21, 2014, 05:21:13 PM
I think all of us getbiggers should come together and march to the offices of NBC to protest this injustice against men in thongs.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mC1TEdZ4gks/TU0E1AWDTsI/AAAAAAAARBk/5vSKWH0IIcY/s1600/Sindh%2BGame%2B2010%2B-%2B09%2B-%2Bwww.Musclebase.Blogspot.com.JPG)


what is the story behind this pic?
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: residue on October 21, 2014, 06:12:26 PM
isnt it because they filled their gay quota with cheerleading?
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: Never1AShow on October 21, 2014, 07:06:54 PM
Poker used to be considered boring to watch until someone figured out using the lipstick cam to show the hole cards.  This drew the viewers in, who could then make sense of play.  Someone needs to figure out something similar with bodybuilding.  I think there is a way to change the contest structure and use modern cinematography and editing to make it a more enjoyable viewing experience.

The biggest BB show on earth seems to be run like a local level show from a professionalism standpoint.  Downright embarrassing.

Plus viewing it broadcast in HD versus the crappy web feed is one reason I'd watch even months after.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: BB on October 21, 2014, 08:08:57 PM

what is the story behind this pic?

I believe the two fellas were protesting for government funding/support to attend one of the bigger contests in the area, the guys behind them are their fans.
Title: Re: Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?
Post by: The Scott on October 21, 2014, 08:16:00 PM

what is the story behind this pic?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mC1TEdZ4gks/TU0E1AWDTsI/AAAAAAAARBk/5vSKWH0IIcY/s1600/Sindh%2BGame%2B2010%2B-%2B09%2B-%2Bwww.Musclebase.Blogspot.com.JPG)

It's chest mancer awareness month and the signal these two studlets are sending via those nooses around their manly necks is that they are indeed, hung.

I dunno.  It looks like a typical schmoes and bros mooslim fest.