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Title: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 11, 2019, 11:35:28 AM
The most booed Mr.O ever has been 1981 ( at least we can all agree on this one )  1980 was the most controversial discussed to this day but most people still has Arnold as the winner there .

People trash Franco as how horrible he was in 81' and didn't deserve to even be top  4 …

Now, 1982 while called the poorest line up ever ( that's not Dickerson's fault) and Dickerson is known for classic lines  for aesthetic ,balanced and attainable if you will …


So I have to ask :
Who would you choose as the best BB between Franco 81 and Dickerson 82



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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: IronMagazine.com on May 11, 2019, 11:43:26 AM
Franco.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 11, 2019, 02:39:30 PM
I'm going with Dickerson.  Franco had bitch tits and terrible legs because of the refrigerator accident in the World's Strongest Man contest a few years earlier.  Either way it's deciding between a douchebag and a shit sandwich.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: BB on May 11, 2019, 02:44:17 PM
Franco was the worse of the two. Those bitch tits were the stuff of legend for many years, and he looks like a hodgepodge of parts.

Dickerson was just boring with pointy elbows.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Titus Pullo on May 11, 2019, 02:58:38 PM
Hard to say.  Franco still had a great upper body in '81.  He never had the best arms but they were okay, and his shoulders and torso were very good.  His thighs looked like sausages, and there's no way in hell he should have won; still, Dicksuckerson "won" with the shittiest arms of any Olympia winner, a pathetic chest,was narrow as a broom handle and, while he did have good conditioning, nicely separated quads and great calves, he was easily THE worst Olympia winner.  If Viator could pose to save his life, he should've won.  Samir was very close.  They should have been the top two, with Zane in third.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: tommywishbone on May 11, 2019, 03:10:13 PM
Franco was much worse. Just terrible. Rotten.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 11, 2019, 03:18:13 PM
Hard to say.  Franco still had a great upper body in '81.  He never had the best arms but they were okay, and his shoulders and torso were very good.  His thighs looked like sausages, and there's no way in hell he should have won; still, Dicksuckerson "won" with the shittiest arms of any Olympia winner, a pathetic chest,was narrow as a broom handle and, while he did have good conditioning, nicely separated quads and great calves, he was easily THE worst Olympia winner.  If Viator could pose to save his life, he should've won.  Samir was very close.  They should have been the top two, with Zane in third.

Samir dialed it in in '83.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 11, 2019, 03:26:58 PM
From those pics, Dickerson, easily. Better condition and a more complete bodybuilder.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: IroNat on May 11, 2019, 03:35:23 PM
I thought Dickerson looked really good in his win.

Franco was a charity case.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 11, 2019, 03:44:15 PM
Both received a gift with those wins.  By the way, the word "gift" in German means "poison".  Those gifts forever poisoned the Olympia.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 11, 2019, 05:52:51 PM
Franco in 74 and 75 was amazing. No one can deny. Top of the food chain.

Dickerson competed for a crazy length of time. For three years he came in the the top 2 of every pro contest he entered. His physique in pictures didn't always tell the story. He had density like he was carved from ice. I know there is a lot of prejudice because he is a homosexual. He should have won two or three Olympias. He came in second to Arnold in 1980 and he deserved it. When he won the Olympia despite any faults he won hands down. Best density, best definition and best symmetry. 
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Fortress on May 11, 2019, 11:16:47 PM
What a choice to make. Between hammered shit and pounded piss.

Nope. Sorry. They both suck (Dick, literally).
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Ssxa on May 12, 2019, 01:48:49 AM
Bitch tit and no legs beats a flaming queer who did things on video that makes Kai Green look like a choir boy. Franco wins
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Powerlift66 on May 12, 2019, 03:09:37 AM
Bitch tit and no legs beats a flaming queer who did things on video that makes Kai Green look like a choir boy. Franco wins

Dickerson and Ken Sprague on video pounding each others piss pumps. Ghey....

Tom Platz and Padilla for the win.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on May 12, 2019, 03:20:38 AM
Most ridiculous decisions are 1981 then 2007. Arnold won easy in 1980 once you watch the video. Mentzer wasn't in the same league structure wise.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 12, 2019, 06:26:48 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/28/3b/d6283bf7a56941959a4a11959ac5cf86.jpg)
Game Over
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 12, 2019, 06:28:48 AM
(https://thumbs.queerpixels.com/5/0/59560.jpg)
There's Dickerson, disrespecting The Sandow Trophy
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: TheShape. on May 12, 2019, 08:28:50 AM
Franco between the two of them but I preferred Danny Padilla and Tom Platz for those years. Way more deserving.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 12, 2019, 12:09:53 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/28/3b/d6283bf7a56941959a4a11959ac5cf86.jpg)
Game Over
That was a pic from 76 wasn't it?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: hipolito mejia on May 12, 2019, 01:05:24 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/28/3b/d6283bf7a56941959a4a11959ac5cf86.jpg)
Game Over

The question was Franco 81.

That's Franco 76'


Tough to chose from those 2 pics alone right ?.  

Btw More than one MrO has done gay shit. The fact that Dickersom was open about it makes it more honest .

I don't think Dickerson deserves less respect than Kai. Dickersom is a a gentleman  ..... Kai is a clown being homo is irrelevant. Specially in bodybuilding for crying out loud.  
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: pellius on May 12, 2019, 01:19:28 PM
The question was Franco 81.

That's Franco 76'


Tough to chose from those 2 pics alone. 

Btw More than one MrO has don gay shit. The fact that Dickersom was open about it makes it more honest .

I don't think Dickerson deserves less respect than Kai. Dickersom is a a gentleman  ..... Kai is a clown being homo is irrelevant. Specially in bodybuilding for crying out loud.   

What you do in private, and keep private, is quite different from how you present yourself publicly. There seems to be a trend where everyone feels it's incumbent upon themselves to present anomaly, eccentricity, and even perversion.

There used to be a term saying not to air your dirty laundry.

I don't need to hear everybody's unsolicited honesty.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Henda on May 12, 2019, 01:23:05 PM
Dickerson is fucking disgusting and should be stripped of his title and beaten by a small crowd of people wielding sticks
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: pellius on May 12, 2019, 01:29:26 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/28/3b/d6283bf7a56941959a4a11959ac5cf86.jpg)
Game Over

Franco gets a lot of shit of this board. Mostly from the young people. But those that remember him in his prime he was incredible. A solid number two to Arnold in the IFBB.

Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: wes on May 12, 2019, 03:14:07 PM
Franco gets a lot of shit of this board. Mostly from the young people. But those that remember him in his prime he was incredible. A solid number two to Arnold in the IFBB.


CORRECTOMUNDO!!

Aside from the `81 Mr. O,Franco was a fucking thick,ripped,monster most of the time.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 12, 2019, 05:36:57 PM
Chris at his best was amazing.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: honest on May 12, 2019, 05:53:10 PM
Dickerson.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 13, 2019, 04:24:10 AM
Franco gets a lot of shit of this board. Mostly from the young people. But those that remember him in his prime he was incredible. A solid number two to Arnold in the IFBB.


We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 13, 2019, 05:27:32 AM
We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.

This .


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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: pellius on May 13, 2019, 12:23:57 PM
We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.

True, it was a disgrace that he won in 1981.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 13, 2019, 01:03:21 PM
True, it was a disgrace that he won in 1981.
No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Matt on May 13, 2019, 01:17:15 PM
No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.

Due to the anal sex...or something else?

I think Dickerson is turning 80 this year!

Rhoden may have just surpassed his "Oldest Mr. Olympia" record.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 13, 2019, 01:18:15 PM
No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.
But he won the next year.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 13, 2019, 01:25:41 PM
But he won the next year.
Yes. 1981 was the end of an Era.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on May 13, 2019, 07:44:09 PM
In those photos, Dickerson easily wins.

I used to see Dickerson and his Italian boyfriend around town here all the time.  Dickerson was really worn down.  Had a shuffling walk.  Like you see old alcoholics do.  Very very slow.  His calves were still world class though.    His Italian boyfriend looked like a perma bulker that never met a carb he couldn't eat.  Remember the old wrestler Dino Bravo?  That kind of build.

The last year and a half however, I would see the two of them out with a home health care aide* that was helping Dickerson.  That dude probably put on 20lbs of muscle in that year and half with no visible fat.   Dude got fucking JACKED.  So obviously he paid attention to whatever diet and training advice Dickerson gave him.  Yeah, I know drugs were involved but still all the juice in the world isn't going to help you without a solid game plan and approach.

* the same dude that body slammed that swole up Matt Rushe porn star down on the beach over some shit. 
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 13, 2019, 07:53:38 PM
In those photos, Dickerson easily wins.

I used to see Dickerson and his Italian boyfriend around town here all the time.  Dickerson was really worn down.  Had a shuffling walk.  Like you see old alcoholics do.  Very very slow.  His calves were still world class though.    His Italian boyfriend looked like a perma bulker that never met a carb he couldn't eat.  Remember the old wrestler Dino Bravo?  That kind of build.

The last year and a half however, I would see the two of them out with a home health care aide* that was helping Dickerson.  That dude probably put on 20lbs of muscle in that year and half with no visible fat.   Dude got fucking JACKED.  So obviously he paid attention to whatever diet and training advice Dickerson gave him.  Yeah, I know drugs were involved but still all the juice in the world isn't going to help you without a solid game plan and approach.

* the same dude that body slammed that swole up Matt Rushe porn star down on the beach over some shit. 

haha
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Fortress on May 13, 2019, 08:53:31 PM
Chris at his best was amazing.

Deformed (and small) arms ... bad pec shape ... ugly abs ... skinny (albeit ripped) legs ...
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Matt on May 13, 2019, 10:21:54 PM
(https://thumbs.queerpixels.com/5/0/59560.jpg)
There's Dickerson, disrespecting The Sandow Trophy

Disgusting.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on May 14, 2019, 02:08:07 AM
(https://thumbs.queerpixels.com/5/0/59560.jpg)
There's Dickerson, disrespecting earning The Sandow Trophy
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 14, 2019, 04:23:34 AM
Disgusting.

The question is how did you search for that picture?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:12:40 AM
Was Chris  really 190 lbs ?


Killing both Columbu and Zane (in this pose) .


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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:16:35 AM
judging tfrom this 1982 Mr.O photo ;Are they all better than Columbu 81'?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:22:05 AM
Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'


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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:25:34 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: njflex on May 14, 2019, 05:28:02 AM
Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'


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platz esp and padilla got jobbed...
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:30:52 AM
platz esp and padilla got jobbed...

Totally ....... That's why I wanted to crop them out of the photo   ;D


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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: njflex on May 14, 2019, 05:32:42 AM
dickerson maybe had less than great shape in some areas,but he was thick built as you can see there over padilla in pecs,
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:52:29 AM
dickerson maybe had less than great shape in some areas,but he was thick built as you can see there over padilla in pecs,

Chris  Even had better legs separation /calves   (next to each other things changes )  ....

Padilla was a newcomer and Dickerson was top two and favorite in that era ( things to considered 35 plus years later)



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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 14, 2019, 06:56:48 AM
Padilla looked awesome in some poses.  If he were a few inches taller he probably would have pulled down a couple Sandows.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Natural_O on May 14, 2019, 08:31:10 AM
Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'


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Here's a couple more. I was at the '81 Olympia and Franco actually looked really good. He was rock hard and super dense, his upper body was excellent. He did have the bad gyno and his legs killed him. His thighs weren't skinny but they had no separation or detail. For that reason, he deserved no better than fifth because the other competitors (Padilla, Platz, Callender and Dickerson) had great legs.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 14, 2019, 08:39:33 AM
Here's a couple more. I was at the '81 Olympia and Franco actually looked really good. He was rock hard and super dense, his upper body was excellent. He did have the bad gyno and his legs killed him. His thighs weren't skinny but they had no separation or detail. For that reason, he deserved no better than fifth because the other competitors (Padilla, Platz, Callender and Dickerson) had great legs.
Disagree. Franco smoked them all. Also, a world class powerlifter. The others didn't come close.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: pellius on May 14, 2019, 12:13:53 PM
No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.

I'm not talking about Dickerson but about Franco winning in 1981.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Natural_O on May 14, 2019, 12:58:00 PM
Disagree. Franco smoked them all. Also, a world class powerlifter. The others didn't come close.

There's about 4500 people who were in Columbus that night in 1981 who would disagree with you.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 14, 2019, 01:17:22 PM
I'm not talking about Dickerson but about Franco winning in 1981.
Yes, I got that the first time. Franco was the winner.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 14, 2019, 01:18:31 PM
There's about 4500 people who were in Columbus that night in 1981 who would disagree with you.
Not.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 14, 2019, 01:19:27 PM
There's about 4500 people who were in Columbus that night in 1981 who would disagree with you.
Back when the Olympia was televised and there were only 3 channels.  Why can't the Olympia get televised today with literally hundreds of cable channels? Why doesn't the IFBB find a better marketing team?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: IRON CROSS on May 14, 2019, 02:58:44 PM
There's about 4500 people who were in Columbus that night in 1981 who would disagree with you.

They stop Don Ross from competing on that contest  ::)
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on May 14, 2019, 08:42:58 PM
They stop Don Ross from competing on that contest  ::)

Why?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Marty Champions on May 14, 2019, 08:49:04 PM
Chris at his best was amazing.
impressive looks naty
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: IRON CROSS on May 14, 2019, 09:18:25 PM
Why?

Supposedly he was not with IFBB !? but other guys from NABBA/Wabba competed .............
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 14, 2019, 10:31:03 PM
judging tfrom this 1982 Mr.O photo ;Are they all better than Columbu 81'?


amazing photo
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Natural_O on May 15, 2019, 02:03:50 AM
Don Ross wasn't a pro with the IFBB. I think he only competed in Dan Lurie's organization WBBG.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: IRON CROSS on May 15, 2019, 02:25:18 AM
Don Ross wasn't a pro with the IFBB. I think he only competed in Dan Lurie's organization WBBG.

1974 Nabba Pro Mr.Universe  , Tall class 2nd ..............
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: hipolito mejia on May 15, 2019, 04:23:57 AM
The question is how did you search for that picture?

Outed !    

I don't mind people fapping/ collecting /buying gay porn. 
But using it to expose / trash gay people is a cowardly move.   
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Griffith on May 15, 2019, 04:47:08 AM
Disagree. Franco smoked them all. Also, a world class powerlifter. The others didn't come close.

Agreed.

His muscles looked dense and solid and not blown up like most of the others, despite coming back from a severe leg injury.

Also, he had some gyno but so did Ronnie Coleman when he won several Olympias, not such a big deal.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 15, 2019, 05:12:48 AM
Agreed.

His muscles looked dense and solid and not blown up like most of the others, despite coming back from a severe leg injury.

Also, he had some gyno but so did Ronnie Coleman when he won several Olympias, not such a big deal.
Those others guys tear a bicep and their career is over. Franco snapped a fucking leg in half carrying a refrigerator and came back to win. No comparison.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Natural_O on May 15, 2019, 05:57:14 PM
Those others guys tear a bicep and their career is over. Franco snapped a fucking leg in half carrying a refrigerator and came back to win. No comparison.

After the cast came off.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 15, 2019, 05:59:26 PM
Outed !    

I don't mind people fapping/ collecting /buying gay porn. 
But using it to expose / trash gay people is a cowardly move.   

Ummmm...Dickerson exposed himself.  He was a buttslut.  A manho.  A...Well, if you don't get it I think it's because you want to "get it". 
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: hipolito mejia on May 15, 2019, 07:07:11 PM
Ummmm...Dickerson exposed himself.  He was a buttslut.  A manho.  A...Well, if you don't get it I think it's because you want to "get it".  

Ummmmmmm ...... Sadly you don't get it , I could care less if Dickerson did gay porn 40 years ago( not my concern)  ... What I think is pathetic is some Getbiggers that keep such material in their hard drive and the minute there's a bodybuilding debate between Olympia winners they just throw it right there acting all disgusted .
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 15, 2019, 07:15:08 PM
Ummmmmmm ...... Sadly you don't get it , I could care less if Dickerson did gay porn 40 years ago ... What I think is pathetic is some Getbiggers that keep such material in their hard drive and the minute there's a bodybuilding debate between Olympia winners they just throw it right there acting all disgusted .

Actually, I comprehend far more than you ever could.  I find the idea of human being selling themselves revolting.  I am no fan of Porn, regardless of the theme. 
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: hipolito mejia on May 15, 2019, 07:20:01 PM
Actually, I comprehend far more than you ever could.  I find the idea of human being selling themselves revolting.  I am no fan of Porn, regardless of the theme. 

Again that's not my concern  .  But You could go to church on Sunday morning I think they give you 5 full minutes to express  what troubles you and how revolting  is for you the idea of humans selling themselves etc.  just leave the gay pics and videos at home.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 15, 2019, 07:25:49 PM
Again that's not my concern  .  But You could go to church on Sunday morning I think they give you 5 full minutes to express  what troubles you and how revolting  is for you the idea of humans selling themselves etc.  just leave the gay pics and videos at home.

IOL.

You fucking typist.  You read like a morbidly obese,  caucasional, out of shape piglet for whom the term "animal attraction" means that small mammals tend to get stuck in either your gravitational pull or the layers of blubber that surround your ego.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: BILL ANVIL on May 16, 2019, 07:01:32 PM
Hard to say.  Franco still had a great upper body in '81.  He never had the best arms but they were okay, and his shoulders and torso were very good.  His thighs looked like sausages, and there's no way in hell he should have won; still, Dicksuckerson "won" with the shittiest arms of any Olympia winner, a pathetic chest,was narrow as a broom handle and, while he did have good conditioning, nicely separated quads and great calves, he was easily THE worst Olympia winner.  If Viator could pose to save his life, he should've won.  Samir was very close.  They should have been the top two, with Zane in third.


Powerlifting base made his muscles too grotesque to be pleasing. Im all for blocky powerful build but in bodybuilding there is something to be said for looking pleasing.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: AbrahamG on May 16, 2019, 09:23:29 PM
IOL.

You fucking typist.  You read like a morbidly obese,  caucasional, out of shape piglet for whom the term "animal attraction" means that small mammals tend to get stuck in either your gravitational pull or the layers of blubber that surround your ego.


Spoken like a bitter, wheel chair bound, angry old man who hasn't been erect in 20 years.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Griffith on May 17, 2019, 12:36:53 AM
Powerlifting base made his muscles too grotesque to be pleasing. Im all for blocky powerful build but in bodybuilding there is something to be said for looking pleasing.

He actually looked powerful at least, his muscles look dense, despite coming back from a serious injury.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 17, 2019, 04:40:47 AM
Back when the Olympia was televised and there were only 3 channels.  Why can't the Olympia get televised today with literally hundreds of cable channels? Why doesn't the IFBB find a better marketing team?

I remember when ESPN had bodybuilding on frequently. Even had a show with the top stars demonstrating training. In one move they got rid of all of it and replaced it with billiards pool table competitions in their former time slots. I heard it was the drug factor of the sport that pushed their hand in not wanting to be associated with it anymore.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 17, 2019, 07:59:24 AM
I remember when ESPN had bodybuilding on frequently. Even had a show with the top stars demonstrating training. In one move they got rid of all of it and replaced it with billiards pool table competitions in their former time slots. I heard it was the drug factor of the sport that pushed their hand in not wanting to be associated with it anymore.



This .

No serious oulet/network  wants to be associated with steroids , specially when the crowds that follows bodybuilding is rather small compared to any respectable  sport/activity .



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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Humble Narcissist on May 17, 2019, 09:49:45 AM
I remember when ESPN had bodybuilding on frequently. Even had a show with the top stars demonstrating training. In one move they got rid of all of it and replaced it with billiards pool table competitions in their former time slots. I heard it was the drug factor of the sport that pushed their hand in not wanting to be associated with it anymore.
I can watch reruns of The World's Strongest Man contests from the 1980's on a Saturday night and those guys were juiced to the gills.  Some of the cable channels can't have more than 5 or 10 thousand viewers nationwide so it can't be a ratings thing. Ring of Honor wrestling shows like 5 times a week on different channels on satellite and I swear some of their crowds are like 100 people.

As far as drugs go Viceland shows people getting stoned on almost every show.  Shows like Weediquette, Bong Appetit, Intervention, Hamilton's Pharmacopeia and Dopesick Nation.

The IFBB, NPC, NABBA and any other bodybuilding organization needs new marketing teams to get bodybuilding out there as a thing regardless of ratings.  When people see it more there will be more interest.  Most people and especially sports fans don't even know that pro bodybuilding exists.  There are so many obscure sports that are televised now and bodybuilding is getting beat out by curling and snow boarding.

Channels they should target: FS1, FS2, NBCSports, CBSsports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNNews, ESPNU, 4 alternate ESPN channels, TNT, Spike TV, etc.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: Pet shop boys on May 21, 2019, 05:50:36 AM
Interesting picture of Dickerson posing drug free....   


I'm sure Franco 100 % drug free would've have completely disappear .



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Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 21, 2019, 06:23:50 PM
Had he covered his unit with , oh I dunno, a grapefruit, it would have been getbig approved.

Hope this helps

Not really.  But you knew that and still you posted that silliness.  Whatever.
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: AbrahamG on May 21, 2019, 06:24:59 PM
Not really.  But you knew that and still you posted that silliness.  Whatever.

Do you have a motorized wheel chair?
Title: Re: Franco or Dickerson ?
Post by: The Scott on May 21, 2019, 06:26:26 PM
Do you have a motorized wheel chair?

Nope.