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Title: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:22:18 PM
Or, anyone tha tmight now for that matter.. :)

Are there any GOOD PRO or TOP amateur Bodybuilder that are GREEK?

Seems to me, we have all these muscle sculptures, stories of greek gods and myhts and etc, but where are the Greek Bodybuilders?  ???

Do you all know Im greek?  ;)

Btw, Superstarbillgraham is Greek too, although half greek.  ;D

Sarcasm, your still even if your not Greek.. :D

Arvilla, your ok, my woman is portuguese, they are good people  ;)


Tim.

Seriously any popular Greek bodybuilders out there?  ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Sir William Idol on May 09, 2006, 08:23:39 PM
as opposed to "bottom" greek bodybuilders?  



gay as two bostonians in a sebring convertible with 12 issues of Colt on the center console
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 09, 2006, 08:24:14 PM
JIMMY MENTIS

http://www.jimmymentis.com/

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:25:24 PM
I hear many greek men go to gyms, but they never seem to make it out of the locker rooms.

hahaha!

One funny story for my iron brothers.

In college, we had some lady come and speak to us all about contraceptives.

All of a sudden the topic went to GREEKS, and how they controlled the population..

she said they practiced homosexuality!

I was PISSED! ALl my friends started laughing and pointing, it was funny as hell though, I laughes along with it too!

 ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 09, 2006, 08:26:12 PM
Vinny Galanti  8)
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:26:29 PM
JIMMY MENTIS

http://www.jimmymentis.com/



HA!
I asked him once if he was Greek..I thought he told me no.. ???

Jiimmmyyy! To kanis re! (whats up man - to you non greeks)  :P
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:27:11 PM
You guys ike my new avatar.? Its me. Bald and sexy.  ;D
Yes im pimping my avatar too.  ;)

Wtf are my boys Sarcasm and Superstar?  :(
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: 240 is Back on May 09, 2006, 08:28:02 PM
JIMMY MENTIS

http://www.jimmymentis.com/

Holy crap! that is a cool photo gallery!  

http://www.jimmymentis.com/thegallery.htm

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 09, 2006, 08:28:12 PM
HA!
I asked him once if he was Greek..I thought he told me no.. ???

Jiimmmyyy! To kanis re! (whats up man - to you non greeks)  :P

i could be wrong................... ......(wouldnt be the first time!)
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:28:24 PM
Vinny Galanti  8)

Yeah?? Is he?? What does he look like? IS he good?

I think Jay Cutler is Greek. His name is really Jay Cutler opoulos.. lol..

 :-X
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Sir William Idol on May 09, 2006, 08:28:46 PM
You guys ike my new avatar.? Its me. Bald and sexy.  ;D
Yes im pimping my avatar too.  ;)

you look like an unthreatening bas rutten
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 09, 2006, 08:30:02 PM
Yeah?? Is he?? What does he look like? IS he good?

I think Jay Cutler is Greek. His name is really Jay Cutler opoulos.. lol..

 :-X

He is like a smaller version of shawn ray.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:30:24 PM
you look like an unthreatening bas rutten

haha I am man, Im not a fighter..haha..But I needs some muscles..well, i need more lower bodyfat..

I need the Arvilla Power.  8)  Serious.l
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on May 09, 2006, 08:30:54 PM
Yes, I'm Greek.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 09, 2006, 08:32:07 PM
Yes, I'm Greek.


 ;)
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:33:46 PM
Yes, I'm Greek.

YES! Theres one!

Jimmy, im upset. There should be more of you.. I wish I could be up there, but as u see from my avatar, im not up to par with the muscle gods.
We have such a rich history of stregth, etc-  Heracles, Achilles, but where are we in Bodybuilding!!?? NOWHERE!

IM telling you, "Jay Cutleropoulos"   ;)

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: LuciusFox on May 09, 2006, 08:34:00 PM
Or, anyone tha tmight now for that matter.. :)

Are there any GOOD PRO or TOP amateur Bodybuilder that are GREEK?

Seems to me, we have all these muscle sculptures, stories of greek gods and myhts and etc, but where are the Greek Bodybuilders?  ???

Do you all know Im greek?  ;)

Btw, Superstarbillgraham is Greek too, although half greek.  ;D

Sarcasm, your still even if your not Greek.. :D

Arvilla, your ok, my woman is portuguese, they are good people  ;)


Tim.

Seriously any popular Greek bodybuilders out there?  ;D

  Nice noggin ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on May 09, 2006, 08:40:36 PM
YES! Theres one!

Jimmy, im upset. There should be more of you.. I wish I could be up there, but as u see from my avatar, im not up to par with the muscle gods.
We have such a rich history of stregth, etc-  Heracles, Achilles, but where are we in Bodybuilding!!?? NOWHERE!

IM telling you, "Jay Cutleropoulos"   ;)



Heracles...There are quite a few bodybuilders in Greece but it's very hard for any athlete to move forward over there because BB in Greece is dying. The only BB that we see are from other countries with a Greek background. Mike Ergas is Greek, my cousin Paul Mentis lives in Germany won the World Championships as a Middleweight was decided to give it a rest due to his age. I feel the same way about this. Being Greek and being the only IFBB Pro that has been around and  represents Greece kinda sucks. Manolis Tzinidis turned pro but never really gave it 100%...

H
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 09, 2006, 08:47:57 PM
Heracles...There are quite a few bodybuilders in Greece but it's very hard for any athlete to move forward over there because BB in Greece is dying. The only BB that we see are from other countries with a Greek background. Mike Ergas is Greek, my cousin Paul Mentis lives in Germany won the World Championships as a Middleweight was decided to give it a rest due to his age. I feel the same way about this. Being Greek and being the only IFBB Pro that has been around and  represents Greece kinda sucks. Manolis Tzinidis turned pro but never really gave it 100%...

H

Jimmy, since we are both greek brothers, I think you should train me into contest shape. Please?
Ok, maybe just some advices?  :-\
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: onlyme on May 09, 2006, 09:29:07 PM
How about Alexxx.  Oh sorry just read the title, I thought it said geek
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Captain Equipoise on May 09, 2006, 10:34:47 PM
Bas Rutten is AWESOME !!!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on May 09, 2006, 11:30:21 PM
Yassu malakas
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: xpac2 on May 10, 2006, 06:30:03 AM
I'm greek. Not a top bodybuilder though. Sorry.

Jimmy is right the scene is dead over there. Noone even works out.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on May 10, 2006, 06:36:01 AM
Jimmy, since we are both greek brothers, I think you should train me into contest shape. Please?
Ok, maybe just some advices?  :-\

not a problem...email me with any questions you have.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: jaejonna on May 10, 2006, 06:39:16 AM
Is Mindspin Greek as well ??
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Stavios on May 10, 2006, 06:40:30 AM
I think Mike Ergas is greek but I could be wrong
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on May 10, 2006, 06:41:14 AM
I think Mike Ergas is greek but I could be wrong

he is
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: BayGBM on May 10, 2006, 07:17:48 AM
 :P
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: LuciusFox on May 10, 2006, 07:21:34 AM
:P

 He looks full of desire in the bottom pic ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: OneBigMan on May 10, 2006, 07:23:28 AM
The bottom pic looks very appealing to me :o
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: BayGBM on May 10, 2006, 07:29:50 AM
The bottom pic looks very appealing to me :o

Hands off!

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: OneBigMan on May 10, 2006, 07:33:22 AM
Hands on!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 10, 2006, 11:49:40 AM
Yassu malakas

haha..Yiasou re mala'ka!  (hi jerkoff!) A common saying in greece! Believe it or not.

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 10, 2006, 12:10:53 PM
Do all greek guys have small chests?
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 10, 2006, 12:28:53 PM
Do all greek guys have small chests?

Hmm, I dont think so  ??? I sure dont!  :)

Do all russians think they are larger in their minds then they are in real life?  ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: timfogarty on May 10, 2006, 12:52:06 PM
ya know, on http://musclememory.com (http://musclememory.com), you can click on Advanced Search and search by country.

this would show all athletes who competed in international amateur events, such as the IFBB European Amateur Championships and World Amateur Championships, but only when home country was listed in the results that I received.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Mussolini on May 10, 2006, 01:07:15 PM
Italians are far superior to Greeks in every aspect.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 10, 2006, 01:12:54 PM
Italians are far superior to Greeks in every aspect.

Italians are skinny.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 10, 2006, 01:13:25 PM
Italians are far superior to Greeks in every aspect.

haha...boy, thats a new thread in itself. Italians are overatted.  ;) Everyone is italian. lol.. But Greek, is unique!  ;D
The only thing you guys got going in Italy is Ferrari...and only rich folks can afford those..we have our own wine, and who needs Pizza when GYROS are soooo much better?   :-*
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on May 10, 2006, 01:16:04 PM
Italians are skinny.

 ;D Im hearing ya alexx, id rather be musclar and big than skinny and lanky :). I can diet down and have good muscularity still, how about you?  :D Look at mIke arvilla, he was on the heavy side, and he lookd light year better than you! CHISELED!

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51475.0;attach=78117;image)

Mike just put this pic up, its the best by far..insane folks, insane...*cough* cough* Alexx, putting on some bodyfat while trying to get big is normal, especially if your doing it naturally. Later.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on May 10, 2006, 01:19:51 PM
;D Im hearing ya alexx, id rather be musclar and big than skinny and lanky :). I can diet down and have good muscularity still, how about you?  :D Look at mIke arvilla, he was on the heavy side, and he lookd light year better than you! CHISELED!

Mike just put this pic up, its the best by far..insane folks, insane...*cough* cough* Alexx, putting on some bodyfat while trying to get big is normal, especially if your doing it naturally. Later.

Or you could just never be that tubby to begin with so you don't have to diet down unless you plan to compete
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Laura Lee on May 10, 2006, 01:26:31 PM
Or you could just never be that tubby to begin with so you don't have to diet down unless you plan to compete
huh?
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 10, 2006, 01:39:30 PM
huh?

no not you your fine ;)
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: njflex on May 10, 2006, 06:03:01 PM
Italians are skinny.
alexxx your a finoccio...
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on May 10, 2006, 08:01:17 PM
alexxx your a finoccio...

ummm... thank you ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: LuciusFox on May 11, 2006, 04:27:31 AM
alexxx your a finoccio...

  What does that mean?
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: bigdumbbell on May 11, 2006, 04:31:01 AM
Hands off!



who's the dude talking in the background with the weird english accent
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: LuciusFox on May 11, 2006, 04:31:54 AM
who's the dude talking in the background with the weird english accent

  Dorian Yates
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: TouJours on May 11, 2006, 05:14:35 AM
who's the dude talking in the background with the weird english accent

  Dorian Yates

no, Guy Grundy. 
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: ssparty on May 11, 2006, 08:21:45 AM
Vlaka
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Hedgehog on May 11, 2006, 08:25:17 AM
he is

Contrary to popular belief, he's not Greek :o

He's.....













American




YIP
Zack
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Guy Grundy on July 05, 2006, 12:02:51 AM
no, Guy Grundy. 

That was me with the wird english accent LOL. Take care

Guy
www.grundydvd.com
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: jwb on July 05, 2006, 12:49:08 AM
Isn't Craig Titus of greek descent?

I know he's getting it greek style now but thats another matter...
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on July 05, 2006, 12:56:23 AM
There was that dude Agathoklis Akithikoline (spelling?), who did an arnold classic '95 maybe..... he was greek and looked ok....
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: jwb on July 05, 2006, 01:00:33 AM
There was that dude Agathoklis Akithikoline (spelling?), who did an arnold classic '95 maybe..... he was greek and looked ok....
Yeah that guy had potential but he went to the arnold too soon and got blown away...
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on July 05, 2006, 01:04:11 AM
What happend to him after the arnold that year, i dont recall seeing him in another comp
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: jwb on July 05, 2006, 01:20:22 AM
I think he retired after that one. might have done some nabba though...
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Hedgehog on July 05, 2006, 02:32:43 AM
Or, anyone tha tmight now for that matter.. :)

Are there any GOOD PRO or TOP amateur Bodybuilder that are GREEK?

Seems to me, we have all these muscle sculptures, stories of greek gods and myhts and etc, but where are the Greek Bodybuilders?  ???

Do you all know Im greek?  ;)

Btw, Superstarbillgraham is Greek too, although half greek.  ;D

Sarcasm, your still even if your not Greek.. :D

Arvilla, your ok, my woman is portuguese, they are good people  ;)


Tim.

Seriously any popular Greek bodybuilders out there?  ;D

We have all these myths, stories and shit about Mykonos and Sokrates' love life too. ;D

Not to mention military service in Greece. :-X

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on July 05, 2006, 05:42:46 AM
What happend to him after the arnold that year, i dont recall seeing him in another comp


He died.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: jwb on July 05, 2006, 05:49:32 AM

He died.
Doh!..... That'll stop you from making it back on stage...
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: bigdumbbell on July 05, 2006, 06:08:02 AM
Isn't Craig Titus of greek descent?

I know he's getting it greek style now but thats another matter...

lol  yeah craiggers is doin it french and greek style now
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on July 06, 2006, 07:47:32 AM
Not to mention military service in Greece. :-X

That's more the Romans then the Greeks by a long shot, just look at how each ran their armed services.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Rome on July 06, 2006, 10:00:52 AM
hahaha....
GREEK  ;D
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on July 06, 2006, 06:40:41 PM
Vlaka


LOLOL
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: triple_pickle on July 06, 2006, 07:22:34 PM
this guy who played zorillo in "no pain, no gain," gus malliarodakis, sounds like a greek name?
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on July 06, 2006, 07:26:28 PM
My x girlfriend was from Greece. Greek people are the worst. They are obsessed with being Greek. Greeks born in America call themselves GA's (Greek Americans). I think it is the other way around  ::)

Kidding. I like Greeks but whats the deal with the obsession? I am Italian and proud of it. But I do not jerk off to the fact.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on July 06, 2006, 08:06:14 PM
My x girlfriend was from Greece. Greek people are the worst. They are obsessed with being Greek. Greeks born in America call themselves GA's (Greek Americans). I think it is the other way around  ::)

Kidding. I like Greeks but whats the deal with the obsession? I am Italian and proud of it. But I do not jerk off to the fact.

We don't jerk off the fact that we are Greek we let the your Italian women do that for us..LOLO..just kidding.

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on July 06, 2006, 08:15:47 PM
We don't jerk off the fact that we are Greek we let the your Italian women do that for us..LOLO..just kidding.



Greek men aren't pulling any "women" boss  ;) No but seriously admit it Greeks are completely obsessed with the fact they are Greek!

Dont get me wrong I like Greeks and love Greek women. Some Greeks take it a bit to far though!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on July 06, 2006, 08:25:57 PM
Greek men aren't pulling any "women" boss  ;) No but seriously admit it Greeks are completely obsessed with the fact they are Greek!

Dont get me wrong I like Greeks and love Greek women. Some Greeks take it a bit to far though!

I have to say your are right..LOLOL..We are very proud that we are Greek and any name, place or even word that has anything to do with being Greek ..we are all over it....I drive my wife crazy....LOLOLOL
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on July 06, 2006, 08:33:13 PM
I have to say your are right..LOLOL..We are very proud that we are Greek and any name, place or even word that has anything to do with being Greek ..we are all over it....I drive my wife crazy....LOLOLOL

Haha I knew it!!!!! When I said Greeks where "the worst" I ment that in a joking way. My x girlfriend had a great family. They where so obsessed with being Greek it was scary.

They used to watch "fame story" with me in the room and speak greek the whole time. I dont speak Greek lololz

But in all seriousness I am a fan of the Greeks but you guys are damn obsessed haha!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: JMentis on July 06, 2006, 08:38:25 PM
Haha I knew it!!!!! When I said Greeks where "the worst" I ment that in a joking way. My x girlfriend had a great family. They where so obsessed with being Greek it was scary.

They used to watch "fame story" with me in the room and speak greek the whole time. I dont speak Greek lololz

But in all seriousness I am a fan of the Greeks but you guys are damn obsessed haha!


Here's a quick story...

When I first met my wife she asked me to teach her some Greek words..I asked her ''like what"..she said." how do you say God Bless you when someone sneezes"...I said "Fae skata"...so for about 2 weeks..anyone of her friends would sneeze she would say that...until someone who really knew Greek heard her and told her what it meant...she really didn't know it mean "eat shit".....LOLOLOLOLOLOL...I still laugh thinking about it.

Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on July 06, 2006, 08:54:17 PM

Here's a quick story...

When I first met my wife she asked me to teach her some Greek words..I asked her ''like what"..she said." how do you say God Bless you when someone sneezes"...I said "Fae skata"...so for about 2 weeks..anyone of her friends would sneeze she would say that...until someone who really knew Greek heard her and told her what it meant...she really didn't know it mean "eat shit".....LOLOLOLOLOLOL...I still laugh thinking about it.




Lol Her father called me Malaka until he got to know me. Only later did I understand what it ment! He was a great guy.

Funny story. When the Greeks won the Euro cup on Independance day a few years back I was in Boston with the wife and her family to see the fireworks. There was Greeks all over the place running around with the flag. Haha the cops finally came and told them to tone it down since it was the 4th and all the Americans where getting pissed. They looked at the cops like he had 15 heads haha.

O man dont get me started on the parents bitching about other family members!!!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: marcie999 on July 06, 2006, 08:56:29 PM
That quirky greek sense of humour.

Like teaching someone "hey how ya doing" is "aide gamisou" and laughing your ass off when they get the shit kicked out of them.



 8)
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Hedgehog on July 07, 2006, 02:14:44 AM
My x girlfriend was from Greece. Greek people are the worst. They are obsessed with being Greek. Greeks born in America call themselves GA's (Greek Americans). I think it is the other way around  ::)

Kidding. I like Greeks but whats the deal with the obsession? I am Italian and proud of it. But I do not jerk off to the fact.

I don't get it.

Greeks have a nasty rep for being homos in Europe. You know with their Gay Island (Mykonos) and all.

Why would they shout out to the world that they're Greek?

It's like saying: Hey look at me, I'm a Poofter!

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: GHGut on July 07, 2006, 09:01:04 AM
There used to be a great teenage bodybuilder of Greek ancestry here in NY in the early 90s named Paul Grafas. MD ran an article on him saying he might be the next Arnold.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: body88 on July 07, 2006, 09:23:06 AM
I don't get it.

Greeks have a nasty rep for being homos in Europe. You know with their Gay Island (Mykonos) and all.

Why would they shout out to the world that they're Greek?

It's like saying: Hey look at me, I'm a Poofter!

YIP
Zack


Dunno man but I can tell you Greeks take national pride to a whole new stratosphere.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: giwrgosp82 on July 07, 2006, 10:36:41 AM
The fact that Mykonos is the favourite holiday place to be if someone is gay doeasn't mean sh*t.There are other places too that attract gay ppl (i.e Ibiza) but it doesn't mean that all natives there are gay.

As for the fact that Ancient Greeks practiced homosexuality(which is done in EVERY country by a portion of the population that are homosexual-plain statistics),this is a misconception caused by the fact that in Greek art and philosophy the human body (as well as the human spirit) was thought as something beautiful that should be depicted in all forms of art(ie statues etc).

As for the whole "greeks are proud to be greeks more than other people are proud of their nationality" let's not forget that EVERY immigrant tries to hold the bonds with  their native land,and not only Greeks.Sure we are proud of our history(and why shouldn't we?) but we are not more proud than other people.If you come to Greece you won't find anybody walking in the street and mumbling "How great are we Greeks".Everybody here are cool with their nationality and don't overdo it.

   
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Hedgehog on July 10, 2006, 10:12:39 AM
The fact that Mykonos is the favourite holiday place to be if someone is gay doeasn't mean sh*t.There are other places too that attract gay ppl (i.e Ibiza) but it doesn't mean that all natives there are gay.

As for the fact that Ancient Greeks practiced homosexuality(which is done in EVERY country by a portion of the population that are homosexual-plain statistics),this is a misconception caused by the fact that in Greek art and philosophy the human body (as well as the human spirit) was thought as something beautiful that should be depicted in all forms of art(ie statues etc).

As for the whole "greeks are proud to be greeks more than other people are proud of their nationality" let's not forget that EVERY immigrant tries to hold the bonds with  their native land,and not only Greeks.Sure we are proud of our history(and why shouldn't we?) but we are not more proud than other people.If you come to Greece you won't find anybody walking in the street and mumbling "How great are we Greeks".Everybody here are cool with their nationality and don't overdo it.

   

Thanks for setting shit straight (no pun intended).

Would you say that homosexuality is fairly accepted and common in Greek community?

Also, the Gay community of Greece has a reputation of being extremely macho, what's up with that?

There is the story of the English couple guy and a girl walking the beach in Greece a couple of years ago, and running into some Greek gang. The couple got all upset, and the girl started to scream, pleading to not be raped. The thugs just held her down.

And raped her boyfriend while forcing her to view it.

Funny story. I think it ended up with the English guy committing suicide due to be feeling ashame.

Whether or not the girl moved to Lesbos, is unclear... 8)

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: buffbodz on July 11, 2006, 10:54:36 AM
Just don't pick up the soap you drop on the shower floor in the gym.  That will bring the Greeks out, even the Greeklike guys.  Let it slide.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: giwrgosp82 on July 11, 2006, 02:01:36 PM
Come to Greece and let us f.cuk your a-holes!!!You are much welcome!!!




GOTCHA!!! Just kiddin,lol!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on July 11, 2006, 02:03:46 PM
I read somewhere that in ancient times all greeks where homosexual.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on July 11, 2006, 02:46:30 PM

Dunno man but I can tell you Greeks take national pride to a whole new stratosphere.

I have to agree. Im not as bad as some though..haha..TOO BAD THE LOSERS DIDNT MAKE THE WORLD CUP!!! I WAS SO MAD! oH well.  ;D

Alexx, no comment..  ;) HAHA.. this brings back bad memories of college, being in class during some womans seminar on ancient methods of contraceptives..lets just say all my buddied were laughing their asses off and i never heard the end of it..hahaha.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: HERACLES on July 11, 2006, 02:50:17 PM
I have to say your are right..LOLOL..We are very proud that we are Greek and any name, place or even word that has anything to do with being Greek ..we are all over it....I drive my wife crazy....LOLOLOL

haha so true...were even gonna day that getbig.com is owned by Greeks, right Mentis?  8)

Body88, you cracked my up about the x woman story..did her parents treat you like dog shit bc you werent greek? haha... . Ironically, I never really dated a greek girl...  ??? go figure.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: legbreaker on July 11, 2006, 09:07:31 PM
There used to be a great teenage bodybuilder of Greek ancestry here in NY in the early 90s named Paul Grafas. MD ran an article on him saying he might be the next Arnold.

Pauly was a real impressive teenager, man!!!!  I trained  mike yablon (I think 2nd the year Paul won) the teen nats.
Jimmy M, do you still talk to Gus Stafanadis (sp) (Mr. Greece)?...I was at Americas when you trained with him there.
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: alexxx on July 11, 2006, 09:11:58 PM
I have to agree. Im not as bad as some though..haha..TOO BAD THE LOSERS DIDNT MAKE THE WORLD CUP!!! I WAS SO MAD! oH well.  ;D

Alexx, no comment..  ;) HAHA.. this brings back bad memories of college, being in class during some womans seminar on ancient methods of contraceptives..lets just say all my buddied were laughing their asses off and i never heard the end of it..hahaha.

;D ;D ;D hahaha it was you I got it from!
Title: Re: I have a question for the pros: Any top Greek bodybuilders?
Post by: Has Beens on July 11, 2006, 09:52:07 PM
Not a pro but a top Master`s competitor and a great guy....Gus Malliorodakis.