All right - enough of this bull. First of all, it amazes me that people who don't even come to the expos, support bodybuilding, or care post condeming it. Enough is enough on that, but at least get the facts straight.
First of all, attendance was down at the Colorado Pro bodybuilding show over last year, I estimate by about 200-300 tickets. Whether or not that was the webcast's fault or just lack of 'characters' or excitement in the sport it something that is needed to be discussed in a discussion. However, the theater seats close to 5,000 people. It is called the Wells Fargo Theater, and the first question when you enter it is just how big it is.
So the actualy numbers, based on what I saw, was about 1,200-1,300 for the night show, depending on what time it was. Yes, for the pro's that number dwindled as NPC families left, but they were there.
Now, you want to doubt me go ahead. But anyone that was there will verify it. I took video backstage and kept coming up front, and at one time, it was easier to sit about 15 rows up from the front and to the side so I didn't bother anyone.
So stop with the pathetic 100 count. It that theater, it would be exactly ONE row across. Get with the program, starting support the sport, and cut the crap.
Now, as for the expo. The numbers for the expo actually increases this year, and they charged $5 to get in. That was pretty interesting. Several of the booths ran out of products Saturday by 2-3, which wasnt too cool, but they were happy.
The problem I see is that while the expo's are increases in attendance, the IFBB Pro shows are not, hence that is what we should figure out. Do the webcasts hurt? Are more people interesting in meeting competitors than seeing them? And so on...
So stop with the bull numbers. I know what they were. I was there. So were a numnber of people.
