"Are you saying Bob Chick is an asshole?"
To tell you the truth...in the 2 or so months that I have been religiously going to Golds/Venice, I have only seen Chic once....for about 5min...when they were putting up Jay's picture on the wall. I didnt get a chance to say hi...he was pretty much in and right back out.
I hate to say this, but even in Venice, bodybuilding is a fringe sub-culture. When I first went to Venice I expected to see wall-to-wall bodybuilders, several pros/amatures, etc, but it just isn't there. Being inside Gold's Venice and looking around...isn't too far removed from being inside a bally's or 24 hour fitness, in that you have a lot of people that are half-assing it, or that are there to socialize. Dont get me wrong, there is still a lot of atmosphere, and its very inspiring to look around and see all of the history that runs deep in the place. There are still a few serious heads that train there, but it isn't anything like one would expect.
Still, its not all bad, as it still has a very eclectic/bohemian feel to it. A very bizzare mix of seriousness and complete absurdity indeed! I am gratefull that I have an oppertunity to currently train at the mecca.
M!
"I slept with faith, and found her a corpse in my arms upon awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt, and found her a virgin in the morning."
Aleister Crowley
