Author Topic: Is the Olympia really worth the $$$ to attend? (Read 4537 times)

HowieW · « **on:** June 25, 2007, 06:58:19 PM »

I like going to both pro and npc shows and I judge (npc), etc
I have never been to the Olympia. Why? It seemed to be more hype than hardcore contest.
Granted the very best guys are there and the expo seems awesome. It seemd to be a lot of money to get a good seat compared to other pro events .
For exxample, I got a great seat at the recent Colorado Pro show, for a lot less then what the same seat at the O would cost me.I only have so many $$$ resources and find the other pro shows better for me in terms of $$ and overall logistics.I also feel like I am supporting events that really need and desire the ticket buying fans.
I do wonder if I am missing something special by not attending the Olympia however?

CARTEL · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:00:09 PM »

Probably not.

Chick · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:03:08 PM »

Quote from: HowieW on June 25, 2007, 06:58:19 PM

I like going to both pro and npc shows and I judge (npc), etc
I have never been to the Olympia. Why? It seemed to be more hype than hardcore contest.
Granted the very best guys are there and the expo seems awesome. It seemd to be a lot of money to get a good seat compared to other pro events .
For exxample, I got a great seat at the recent Colorado Pro show, for a lot less then what the same seat at the O would cost me.I only have so many $$$ resources and find the other pro shows better for me in terms of $$ and overall logistics.I also feel like I am supporting events that really need and desire the ticket buying fans.
I do wonder if I am missing something special by not attending the Olympia however?

Yes..you are missing something special...history.

I can only tell you that you need to go to one, and see for yourself what is different...and I guarantee, you will think it was worth it.

Matt C · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:07:23 PM »

Quote from: Chick on June 25, 2007, 07:03:08 PM

Yes..you are missing something special...history.

This doesn't mean a thing to me unless it manifests itself into something tangible.

Quote from: Chick on June 25, 2007, 07:03:08 PM

I can only tell you that you need to go to one, and see for yourself what is different...and I guarantee, you will think it was worth it.

Will do. I don't expect it to be a better overall experience than the Arnold though.

NJ_Slinky · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:07:49 PM »

A true fan of bodybuilding has to see at least one live Olympia. Nothing beats sitting next to a bunch of fellow fans of the overall winner, toasting each other with G scooped water bottles, juicehead hugging in the lobby saying "bro, fuckin' next year we do this again", and curling the airplane beverage cart on the flight back home.

gate - airbus sized arms

garraeth · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:08:57 PM »

Quote from: Chick on June 25, 2007, 07:03:08 PM

Yes..you are missing something special...history.

I can only tell you that you need to go to one, and see for yourself what is different...and I guarantee, you will think it was worth it.

Yeah, plus the expo is worth it alone...

Mr Gethin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:11:41 PM »

You should make the trip. Ronnie and Jay going head to head and the Vegas atmos are all the ingredients needed.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:14:03 PM »

Yes. go to one.

I went to Ronnie's first and second victories and I'll never forget it

HowieW · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:14:51 PM »

Quote from: NJ_Slinky on June 25, 2007, 07:07:49 PM

A true fan of bodybuilding has to see at least one live Olympia. Nothing beats sitting next to a bunch of fellow fans of the overall winner, toasting each other with G scooped water bottles, juicehead hugging in the lobby saying "bro, fuckin' next year we do this again", and curling the airplane beverage cart on the flight back home.

gate - airbus sized arms

Alas, you Chic and the others have me thinking of a VIP ticket for it? Maybe?

Cavalier22 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:15:13 PM »

what do you think hahhahaah

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:28:11 PM »

i will attend the Olympia again when Chick gets the rules changed and only the winner gets to repeat invite and everybody else has to compete for a spot

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:39:03 PM »

I would think the pre-judging would be the part to see.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:41:27 PM »

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on June 25, 2007, 07:39:03 PM

I would think the pre-judging would be the part to see.

not sure why they call it prejudge unless it's just tradition

gordiano · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:48:55 PM »

Howie, if you have to ask, then you already know the answer.

Is the Superbowl worth the $? Yes!

Is Olympia worth the money? Not to me.

Matt C · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:57:37 PM »

Quote from: gordiano on June 25, 2007, 07:48:55 PM

Howie, if you have to ask, then you already know the answer.

haha, Howie always posts questions he knows the answer to already. I think he's trying to justify his own point of view but he doesn't have to.

One thing I noticed at the Arnold was that the pros competing looked nothing like the off-season pros with a few exceptions. It seems like most of them only look close to their contest form during the day of the contest. There were a few exceptions, like Darrem Charles and (surprisingly) King Kamali, who both looked big and conditioned even though they weren't competing that weekend.

Croatch · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2007, 07:59:05 PM »

Quote

Yes..you are missing something special...history.

I can only tell you that you need to go to one, and see for yourself what is different...and I guarantee, you will think it was worth it.

Other than looking at the overwhelming amount of assclowns that make up the bodybuilding crowd, I don't think it's worth it. Go to the Expo and you'll see all the "tough guy, gold chain, shit genetic, gear abusing, middle aged clowns" you'll need, until the next years Olympia. You see that it's their whole life, which is pretty sad considering most rely on drugs to do anything. Just a sad existence.
So, yeah, go.

jude2 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:31:57 PM »

Hell if you are a true BB fan then it is worth. I already have my VIP ticket. Plus it gives you a reason to go to Vegas to party.

brian36 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:33:43 PM »

Why are you always so angry, Croatch? You must be a real pleasure in real life.

gordiano · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:36:59 PM »

Quote from: Croatch on June 25, 2007, 07:59:05 PM

Other than looking at the overwhelming amount of assclowns that make up the bodybuilding crowd, I don't think it's worth it. Go to the Expo and you'll see all the "tough guy, gold chain, shit genetic, gear abusing, middle aged clowns" you'll need, until the next years Olympia. You see that it's their whole life, which is pretty sad considering most rely on drugs to do anything. Just a sad existence.
So, yeah, go.

Good post!

Hedgehog · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:37:39 PM »

The Olympia crew should try to include more events into the Expo, especially some events on Sunday.

Why not hold a strongman competition on Sunday, eg?

It would give more people reason to travel to Las Vegas, also it would be easier to justify a packed weekend, similar to the Arnold.

-Hedge

Lift Studios · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:39:55 PM »

The Olympia draws the hardcore fans and it has a much more seriouos vibe to it than the Olympia. Guys have their game faces on and it is go time for everyone on the big stage. This year's prejudging should be a great one, for once we'll get to see Ronnie and Jay compared to other competitors. The judges have done a good job of mixing things up to keep the fans guessing who will win and this will be great on the Olympia stage.

Vegas is always a fun time.

CQ · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:53:32 PM »

I've attended the O a few times and always enjoy it. It is the best of the best of bodybuilding so for that alone, plus I rather like Vegas. I actually prefer it over the Arnold as the Arnold is simply too crowded and jam packed for me...

pobrecito · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2007, 08:54:39 PM »

I think it would be special if you ended up going to one of the groundbreaking Olympias i.e. 74, 93, 95, 98, 03.

tommywishbone · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2007, 09:08:24 PM »

Tickets, airfare, hotel, hookers, booze, weed, condoms, strippers = $1,500.

What's 1,500 bucks?

G o a t b o y · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2007, 09:22:23 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 25, 2007, 07:57:37 PM

(surprisingly) King Kamali, who both looked big and conditioned even though they weren't competing that weekend.

Disgusted told him he wasn't allowed to become a fat pig the way he usually does this offseason.