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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Colossus_1986 on July 22, 2006, 10:28:55 AM
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As we all know through the various sources; Darrem Charles will NOT be competing in this years MR. O
> however he has confirmed his participation in the MONTREAL PRO show just 3 weeks before the Olympia.
In your opinion, why do you think he decided to throw in his hat at this show?
The guy is already qualified for the olympia, and even though he's not doing it, why does he feel he needs to compete, especially at a show so late in the year. Is he just in the mood of competing? Does he need some cash? Or want to build up his reputation by just winning anything and everything he possibly can?
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i think he wants to win anything he can, like a "spray and pray" mentality towards competition. although its cool that he competes so often, it takes away from his mystique. guy's like Melvin or Dexter don't compete as often (in the past couple years anyway), and i'm more interested in seeing them on stage. that and i don't like Darrem's physique, so oh well.
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i think he wants to win anything he can, like a "spray and pray" mentality towards competition. although its cool that he competes so often, it takes away from his mystique. guy's like Melvin or Dexter don't compete as often (in the past couple years anyway), and i'm more interested in seeing them on stage. that and i don't like Darrem's physique, so oh well.
i think he's not spending anymore time "perfecting" his physique. Hes just gonna appear everywhere he can, just so his name becomes so familiar to fans and judges. And he might not be Mr.O, but he'll go down as one of those "always consistent guys". (like cormier, milos...and other competitors with tons of shows under their belt)
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at the southern states he said he may not be doing the o. did not say he was not doing the o, he may not be doing. i asked why since you are already qualified, why are you doing the other shows. "there is money to be made" he said.
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He's bitter since losing to Phil Heath. He had a look of disappointment on his face at the Shawn Ray Classic, but was professional enough to shake Phil's hand despite that.
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That idiots calves are all oiled up to an astonishing 15 inches.. beating collosus by 4 inches.
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Someone said he plans to compete until 50 so I'm led to believe his gear usage may not be as high as most pros. He doesn't cardio either so he probably doesn't overuse diuretics due to his naturally fast metabolism.
wow, I don't see how you can be that shredded and not do cardio at all
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god his quads are small
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Someone said he plans to compete until 50 so I'm led to believe his gear usage may not be as high as most pros. He doesn't cardio either so he probably doesn't overuse diuretics due to his naturally fast metabolism.
Roy Callender told me that he trained Darrem when I was still an amateur and he also said that Darrem was natural when he got his pro card.
I am a little septic cause Roy is a really delusional guy
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I read somewhere that Darrem believes he gets a more fair judgement at the smaller shows and guys with his type of physique stand a better chance of victory. He's never believed he's gotten his fair due at the Olympia. I still wouldn't be surprised if he does compete there this year though, since it was pointed out, he'll already be in shape.
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god his quads are small
in that shot,they have improved and are seperated and striated enough that he get's by on conditioning.
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i'm a big fan of darrem. I think he just realises that his physique does have limitations and he is not going to compromise them by banging more gear into himself to get up to 250.
We all know the Olympia is a big mans show. Why enter if you are going to struggle to crack the top ten.
If Darrem can make a good living winning some of the second tier shows more power to him.
Still has some of the best bi's ever to appear on a BB stage.
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As we all know through the various sources; Darrem Charles will NOT be competing in this years MR. O
> however he has confirmed his participation in the MONTREAL PRO show just 3 weeks before the Olympia.
In your opinion, why do you think he decided to throw in his hat at this show?
The guy is already qualified for the olympia, and even though he's not doing it, why does he feel he needs to compete, especially at a show so late in the year. Is he just in the mood of competing? Does he need some cash? Or want to build up his reputation by just winning anything and everything he possibly can?
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_167.jpg)
--> your thoughts...
I call it "The Streak". Darrem Charles has won at least one show for the past four years. But for Phil Heath, he'd have two more under his belt. And the strategy seems to work well. Reading through this month's IronMan, I've seen three MuscleTech ad-reports featuring the Trinidad native. Were he to compete in the Olympia, he'd likely be in the top 10, but seeing as being in the top 10 (at least the bottom half of the top 10) is deemed as prestigious as it once was, Charles may not feel it's worth the effort.
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I watched the Shawn Ray Classic recently and Darrem's arms are a lot shorter than Heath's.
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i'm a big fan of darrem. I think he just realises that his physique does have limitations and he is not going to compromise them by banging more gear into himself to get up to 250.
We all know the Olympia is a big mans show. Why enter if you are going to struggle to crack the top ten.
If Darrem can make a good living winning some of the second tier shows more power to him.
Still has some of the best bi's ever to appear on a BB stage.
Darrem's size has increased gradually. He's added about 30-35 to his physique over the past 10 years. Doing so has kept his proportions in check and his belly from protruding.
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Meaning, I think that's part of the illusion. Having shorter arms makes the development appear larger than it is.
BB is all about illusion. However i understand your point.
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I assume his move to compete in the Montreal Pro would enable him to make more money there as opposed to the Olympia.
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Does Roy train at your gym? From what I remember he is 66 this year. UIt's crazy to think that he was competitive until age 47. Wow.
Darrem said in his DVD that he never does cardio.
http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/darremcharlesdvd.html
He is a personal trainer here in my town near montreal.
each years he brings a lot of his girls to local shows. He basicly only train women for competition, since he says than the men listen to everyone and fuck everything up.
He is a cool dude and still as very impressive legs. He doesn't train anymore but I think he give 1 or 2 class of aerobic per week.
he is funny cause each time he ask me if I'll do a show soon he says: You ain't shit, I was fucking mr.universe at your age ! ;D
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the montreal pro is gonna b awesome..dillet and art wood r going to compete again..i hope both of them qualify for the olympia 2006..any new pics of them??
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the montreal pro is gonna b awesome..dillet and art wood r going to compete again..i hope both of them qualify for the olympia 2006..any new pics of them??
no not yet...plus we got Quincy Taylor, pro debuts of both DENNIS WOLF and SIMON VOYER. Frank MgGrath is back for the first time in almost 2 years. Claude Groulx maybe bring in something worthwhile...and then we got the King...but on that day, i doubt he'll be wearing the crown... :-\
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no not yet...plus we got Quincy Taylor, pro debuts of both DENNIS WOLF and SIMON VOYER. Frank MgGrath is back for the first time in almost 2 years. Claude Groulx maybe bring in something worthwhile...and then we got the King...but on that day, i doubt he'll be wearing the crown... :-\
I think Simon Voyer is overrated.
Really huge dude but he doesn't have the structure to be a top pro.
Hope he will prove me wrong
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I think Simon Voyer is overrated.
Really huge dude but he doesn't have the structure to be a top pro.
Hope he will prove me wrong
true...true...
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lol!
I've had a few private messages on this board either trying to encourage me or discourage me from using steroids.
Some seem to be suggesting that steroids cannot be moderated. Alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs can, and I don't see why steroids cannot be. I think Roy is proof that if you moderate them, they will have no effect on lifespan.
Yes I don't think he used that much. He looks really healty and seriously I will try to snap a pic of his quads next time I see him.
They really are fucking huge !
Even if he didn't used a lot of drugs, Roy will be the first one to tell you: If you don't like needles, forget about bodybuilding ( competitive bbing )
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true...true...
Your friend Leo is way better than Simon structuraly. Wide wide wide clavicules with that tiny waist, I have to admit he looks awesome. But he would need to be thicker all over to get his pro card
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Your friend Leo is way better than Simon structuraly. Wide wide wide clavicules with that tiny waist, I have to admit he looks awesome. But he would need to be thicker all over to get his pro card
he's workin on it! ;)
you ain't seen nothin yet!
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Great !
he seems like a cool dude too and his pictures in "Machine Musculaire" look awesome
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As we all know through the various sources; Darrem Charles will NOT be competing in this years MR. O
> however he has confirmed his participation in the MONTREAL PRO show just 3 weeks before the Olympia.
In your opinion, why do you think he decided to throw in his hat at this show?
The guy is already qualified for the olympia, and even though he's not doing it, why does he feel he needs to compete, especially at a show so late in the year. Is he just in the mood of competing? Does he need some cash? Or want to build up his reputation by just winning anything and everything he possibly can?
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_167.jpg)
--> your thoughts...
I believe he's making a very smart decision.
He will fare much better financially by competing in shows other the the Mr. O, where all of the "top money" spots have already been decided.
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I believe he's making a very smart decision.
He will fare much better financially by competing in shows other the the Mr. O, where all of the "top money" spots have already been decided.
I don't know even if he finish 7 or 8 the prize money is pretty good this year at the O
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Maybe, Just Maybe he feels he needs to show up Heath?!
he knows Phil is skipping the O, and going in to the spring shows.
Fact is, hes goin in on a 2-show winning streak, so i think Darrem wants to win shows like Montreal, and other smaller shows, so that he awell is on a "Hot-Streak". I would bet my money judges would take that into account, and it looks better next time Phil and Darrem meet, rather than Darrem just place 8 or 9 at the O this year...
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when is the montreal show?
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september 3rd
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september 3rd
I CANT WAIT!
WOLF-DILLET-CHARLES-HALEY-JonnieJACKSON-TAYLOR-GROULX-McGRATH and the new and bigger ST.CLOUD
gonna be a sick show!and it's about time...10 years to be exact! :)
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I can't wait. Steven and collosus in the same place ROLF!!!
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He's bitter since losing to Phil Heath. He had a look of disappointment on his face at the Shawn Ray Classic, but was professional enough to shake Phil's hand despite that.
dont blame him for being bitter. he was better.
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As we all know through the various sources; Darrem Charles will NOT be competing in this years MR. O
> however he has confirmed his participation in the MONTREAL PRO show just 3 weeks before the Olympia.
In your opinion, why do you think he decided to throw in his hat at this show?
The guy is already qualified for the olympia, and even though he's not doing it, why does he feel he needs to compete, especially at a show so late in the year. Is he just in the mood of competing? Does he need some cash? Or want to build up his reputation by just winning anything and everything he possibly can?
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_167.jpg)
--> your thoughts...
he told me there is money to be made. i also think that he doesnt like the treatment he could get at the o. he may be sick of phil heath already.
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Maybe his sponcership/endorsement contracts require him to compete X amount of times per year, this is a very common requirement in these types of contracts !!
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As reported on PBBW earlier today...Darrem is signed, sealed, and delivered to compete in the 2006 Mr. Olympia.
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Intresting , considering his veiws on the show ---- but in saying that I say GOOOOOD , Darrem was certantly hard done by last year , he looked amazing and could have easily placed 2-3 places higher , and many thought so as well on the day , Good luck Darrem and I hope you get your "Just reward"
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Darrem Charles is going to compete in the Mr. Olympia. It will be a nice paycheck for him wherever he places.
Darrem has a contract with Muscletech, and when you get a Muscletech contract, if you place first at any pro show, Muscletech gives you a nice earned bonus, which could be $10K or more (not sure exactly).
For Darrem to compete in the Europa Show and Montreal Show, both which he is favorites in, the payday can be quite nice, considering everything! And why not! Darrem is in shape, looked great at the Colorado and New York Pro, and if he wants to continue it, by all means go for it.
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To be honest I think that the "sport" is done a disservice by having their biggest stars only appear onstage once per year.
Ronnie and Jay only appear at the O
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He is a personal trainer here in my town near montreal.
each years he brings a lot of his girls to local shows. He basicly only train women for competition, since he says than the men listen to everyone and f**k everything up.
He is a cool dude and still as very impressive legs. He doesn't train anymore but I think he give 1 or 2 class of aerobic per week.
he is funny cause each time he ask me if I'll do a show soon he says: You ain't shit, I was fucking mr.universe at your age ! ;D
lmao, that's a great line. It ain't braggin when you've done it!
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As reported on PBBW earlier today...Darrem is signed, sealed, and delivered to compete in the 2006 Mr. Olympia.
Chick, u gonna be there at the BB.com booth?
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I can't wait. Steven and collosus in the same place ROLF!!!
do yourself a favor and don't show up.
spend the day in the gym, you need it. :D
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lol!
I've had a few private messages on this board either trying to encourage me or discourage me from using steroids.
Some seem to be suggesting that steroids cannot be moderated. Alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs can, and I don't see why steroids cannot be. I think Roy is proof that if you moderate them, they will have no effect on lifespan.
Stay away from alcohol, nicotine, recreational drugs and all steroids PERIOD, unless you want to destroy yourself. Natural is the only way to go; that's what true macho is. Leave the drugs for the wannabes, the depraved and those not man, and patient, enough to build their bodies the all-natural route. If you stay true to it, yourt body will hold up better and reward you over the longterm as well, and all w/o compromising your ethics one bit. Look at Ronnie, huge but with a protuberant gut. In my mind, drug use of any sort is systemic body destruction, not true bodybuilding. Cheating with banned substances is an atrocity to be scorned, not bodybuilding. Like my old pal Bill Pearl said, anytime you put something foreign into your body, you've gotta pay the price. A little bit of the right venom will still kill...
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Stay alway from alcohol, nicotine, recreational drugs and steroids PERIOD, unless you want to destroy yourself. Like my old pal Bill Pearl said, anytime you put something foreign into your body, you've gotta pay the price. A little bit of the right venom will still kill...
hmm I dont know about that. For ten years I've been smoking 2 packs of cigs a day, pot every now and then, and at least three poles a week (though depends on how much I can get out to the bars), and I aint dead...
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hmm I dont know about that. For ten years I've been smoking 2 packs of cigs a day, pot every now and then, and at least three poles a week (though depends on how much I can get out to the bars), and I aint dead...
Not yet of course but your lifespan, quality of life and physique-building efforts will be compromised. I hate to see anybody undermine his own progress like that; it's tragic.
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As reported on PBBW earlier today...Darrem is signed, sealed, and delivered to compete in the 2006 Mr. Olympia.
That's AWESOME! When I talked to him after the NY show he said he wasn't going to do the O. I'm glad to see he changed his mind. He's a great asset to the show.
Hopefully, he'll be judged fairly.