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Riddick

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Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« on: October 17, 2007, 05:48:35 PM »
I remember the O when it used to be in a different city [or country] every year. That for some reason made it more fun to go and it seemed like the fans actually like that better. Just a few I can remember:

1992 - Helsinki (probably not a good spot anymore)
1993, 94, 95 - Atlanta??
1996 - Chicago
1997 - Long Beach, CA

I think they should rotate again. Might make it more interesting.

Discuss.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2007, 05:51:24 PM »
If the Olympia couldnt even afford to stay at the Mandalay Bay in Vegas, then I doubt they can afford to rotate cities.
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wes

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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM »
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 05:56:37 PM »
Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!

 I think we have a better chance of seeing that happen with location ....don't you? ;D
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Riddick

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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2007, 06:03:13 PM »
Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!

Come on Wes, that's like asking for an act from God.

Lemme try:

God, if you're listening (or reading, whatever you prefer), can you PLEASE rotate the IFBB judges so guys like Dennis Wolf and Victor Martinez will stop getting screwed, fucked, shafted, over-looked?

I doubt he'll answer.
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The_Iron_Disciple

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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2007, 06:06:17 PM »
Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!

How about BOTH !?
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2007, 06:06:29 PM »
Quote from: Riddick on October 17, 2007, 06:03:13 PM
Come on Wes, that's like asking for an act from God.

Lemme try:

God, if you're listening (or reading, whatever you prefer), can you PLEASE rotate the IFBB judges so guys like Dennis Wolf and Victor Martinez will stop getting screwed, fucked, shafted, over-looked?

I doubt he'll answer.

I think God has more important things on his plate than who judges an oiled up muscle man contest  ;D
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2007, 06:08:10 PM »
Quote from: mass 04 on October 17, 2007, 06:06:29 PM
I think God has more important things on his plate than who judges an oiled up muscle man contest  ;D

Ok mass04.  ::)

I guess you couldn't sense the sarcasm. But, hey some are slower than others.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2007, 06:11:02 PM »
Quote from: Riddick on October 17, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
Ok mass04.  ::)

I guess you couldn't sense the sarcasm. But, hey some are slower than others.

ok "riddick" we all can't be comedic geniuses like you  ::)
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2007, 06:11:15 PM »
Quote from: mass 04 on October 17, 2007, 06:06:29 PM
I think God has more important things on his plate than who judges an oiled up muscle man contest  ;D
Uh-oh. Now you've done it. Mr. Intenseone is inbound. 
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2007, 06:20:30 PM »
depends on the interest. for shows outside the us i doubt the interest is there, my impression from the other pro shows is that it's not crowded.

if mr olympia came to london, barcelona or paris i'd go.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2007, 06:21:39 PM »
Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!

Definitely,

 Bob  any suggestion?
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2007, 06:26:20 PM »
they should get some judges from getbig
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2007, 06:27:46 PM »
Quote from: Riddick on October 17, 2007, 05:48:35 PM
1992 - Helsinki (probably not a good spot anymore)
1993, 94, 95 - Atlanta??
1996 - Chicago
1997 - Long Beach, CA

http://www.musclememory.com/wiki/index.php?title=Date_and_Place_-_IFBB_Mr_Olympia

I've got all the places, but not all the dates.  Let me know if you can fill in a few of the blanks
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2007, 06:27:52 PM »
that is like asking should the olympia rotate Mr. Olympia's



it aint gonna happen



it's in da contract
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2007, 07:03:30 PM »
Quote from: biceps on October 17, 2007, 06:21:39 PM
Definitely,

 Bob  any suggestion?

As to rotating judges? I'm all for it....

As to moving the location..there is a good reason they decided to keep it in one location after moving it around...It's difficult for the promoter, put's you in a guessing situation as to what kind of response you'll get, etc....

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing it in NYC, Madison Sq. every other year or so...
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2007, 07:08:12 PM »
Vegas sucks.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2007, 07:51:37 PM »
Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 07:03:30 PM
As to rotating judges? I'm all for it....

As to moving the location..there is a good reason they decided to keep it in one location after moving it around...It's difficult for the promoter, put's you in a guessing situation as to what kind of response you'll get, etc....

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing it in NYC, Madison Sq. every other year or so...

Bob can you start to put together a  petition for the judges rotation and have all active members of the IFFB to signed?
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2007, 07:57:55 PM »
Quote from: biceps on October 17, 2007, 07:51:37 PM
Bob can you start to put together a  petition for the judges rotation and have all active members of the IFFB to signed?

It goes deeper than that...the entire judges selection, process, etc. needs to be revamped IMO...I would make it more friendly to get former athletes to become judges..problem is, it's a thankless job with little to no benefits, long hours for little compensation....

There's not exactly a long list of candidates chomping at the bit to become judges....

They did rotate judges to a small degree at the Olympia, round by round..
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2007, 08:11:37 PM »
YES !!! DO IT IN NYC !!!

it would be awesome and just 5-6 hours from here  8)

hey Bob don't you think there should be only 1 judge per country instead of a lot of people from the USA ?
I think it would help as far as the favoritism goes
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2007, 08:18:09 PM »
Vegas usually has the cheapest flights and so many other things to do and see. i've been to Ohio for the Arnold a few times and it is a boring city, expensive flights and no where near as convenient to get around.

i'll go to every contest that is in Vegas.

rik
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #21 on: October 17, 2007, 08:22:51 PM »
Quote from: wes on October 17, 2007, 05:55:45 PM
They should rotate the judges,not the location !!

I agree!  I think Vegas is a good venue.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2007, 08:28:33 PM »
Vegas is great...not sure there is a better place to hold it.
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2007, 08:56:04 PM »
Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 07:03:30 PM
As to rotating judges? I'm all for it....

As to moving the location..there is a good reason they decided to keep it in one location after moving it around...It's difficult for the promoter, put's you in a guessing situation as to what kind of response you'll get, etc....

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing it in NYC, Madison Sq. every other year or so...

try a venue with 10,000 capacity and pray for a sell out
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Re: Should the Olympia rotate cities like before?
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2007, 09:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Chick on October 17, 2007, 07:57:55 PM
It goes deeper than that...the entire judges selection, process, etc. needs to be revamped IMO...I would make it more friendly to get former athletes to become judges..problem is, it's a thankless job with little to no benefits, long hours for little compensation....

There's not exactly a long list of candidates chomping at the bit to become judges....

They did rotate judges to a small degree at the Olympia, round by round..

I totally agree Bob. As a promoter, I would love to have some ex-champs come over to judge. It would be great for the fans and have a lot of cred with the competitors. I have spoken to plenty of pros about it but no one has wanted to step up.
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