2008 Arnold Classic Prize Money Info

[Ron]

http://www.getbig.com/headlines

With Victor out of the lineup, some people are going to be very happy.  Victor's injury possibly cost him $130,000.

Here is the prize breakdown for the Arnold Classic...

Arnold Classic GB Breakdown

Best Poser       $10,000
1st Place           $130,000 plus Audemars Piquet Watch
2nd Place          $70,000
3rd Place           $50,000
4th Place           $30,000
5th Place           $15,000
6th Place           $10,000
7th Place           $1,000
8th Place           $1,000
9th Place           $1,000
10th Place         $1,000
11th Place         $1,000
12th Place         $1,000
13th Place         $1,000
14th Place         $1,000
15th Place         $1,000



Fitness International GB Breakdown

1st Place           $25,000
2nd Place          $12,500
3rd Place           $8,000
4th Place           $5,000
5th Place           $3,000
6th Place           $2,000

Figure International GB Breakdown

1st Place           $15,000
2nd Place          $10,000
3rd Place           $8,000
4th Place           $5,000
5th Place           $3,500
6th Place           $2,000

Ms. International GB Breakdown

1st Place           $25,000
2nd Place          $12,500
3rd Place           $8,000
4th Place           $5,000
5th Place           $3,000
6th Place           $2,000

[EL Mariachi]

pathetic prize money except top 3. For the other competitors bb is just a expensive hobby, not a sport.

[240 is Back]

A wise man once said, "Cash Rules Everything Around Me - CREAM".

[SF1900]

Pathetic prize money ALL around. 130,000$ for first prize. Foootball/baseball players probably make that in like 3 days ..boxers sometimes get like 10 million for one fight.

[Julio Ceasar]

More than Mr O....

What would happen if they double the price money?? Would we see better guys. Like now there is only about 6 bb pros who are great.

Actually I don't understand why they don't double the price money. I'm for sure the Arnold event would go plus anyway.

[Ron]

Pathetic prize money ALL around. 130,000$ for first prize. Foootball/baseball players probably make that in like 3 days ..boxers sometimes get like 10 million for one fight.

As usual, we have a joker that compares bodybuilding, a niche sport, to the biggest two sports in the US.  Enough already!

We have an event that gives the pros some of the richest prize money out there, so just be happy! When you can garner a television deal, and bring 30-60 thousand people per game to the event, then we can talk.

[SF1900]

As usual, we have a joker that compares bodybuilding, a niche sport, to the biggest two sports in the US.  Enough already!

We have an event that gives the pros some of the richest prize money out there, so just be happy! When you can garner a television deal, and bring 30-60 thousand people per game to the event, then we can talk.

Eh, its more along the lines that the Weiders are multi millionaires and can only shell out 155,000$ for the olympia. Not a joker, but its disgusting how the Weiders are probably SO filthy rich and the competitors suffer. Then again, it was their choice to be professional bodybuilders, so I guess they will have to get by on that.  Oh well, it's not me

[Matt C]

BODYBUILDERS MAKE NO FUCKING MONEY BECAUSE THEY DON'T GENERATE ANY FUCKING MONEY. 

/meltdown.

How many times do I need to point this out?    Whatever occupation you choose in life, you get compensation based on the overall value you provide to the economy, and for bodybuilding, that isn't very much.  If you don't like it, choose another "job".

[SF1900]

BODYBUILDERS MAKE NO FUCKING MONEY BECAUSE THEY DON'T GENERATE ANY FUCKING MONEY. 

/meltdown.

How many times do I need to point this out?    Whatever occupation you choose in life, you get compensation based on the overall value you provide to the economy, and for bodybuilding, that isn't very much.  If you don't like it, choose another "job".

Yeah, but obviously the Weiders are extremely wealthy! Do they shell out the cash for competitions or does it come from somewhere else?

[SteelePegasus]

they can't even get the 2 biggest events in bodybuilding on TV..there are like 300 channels that broadcast crap like "ice fishing" and "learn how to train your pet hamster"...yet bodybuilding they won't air.

[240 is Back]

Yeah, but obviously the Weiders are extremely wealthy! Do they shell out the cash for competitions or does it come from somewhere else?

promoters give them $ for permission to use their name and rnu a show.

[SF1900]

promoters give them $ for permission to use their name and rnu a show.

So, its basically the promoters that are cheap?

[G o a t b o y]

Actually I don't understand why they don't double the price money.

Where will this money come from?  Out of thin air?

[Emmortal]

they can't even get the 2 biggest events in bodybuilding on TV..there are like 300 channels that broadcast crap like "ice fishing" and "learn how to train your pet hamster"...yet bodybuilding they won't air.

That's because  professional bass fishers aren't juiced to the gills.

[Matt C]

Yeah, but obviously the Weiders are extremely wealthy! Do they shell out the cash for competitions or does it come from somewhere else?

Yes, the Weiders are extremely wealthy Jewish people.  It's no different than any other competitive event in the world.  Football team owners can afford to pay more, but that doesn't mean they should.  If bodybuilders aren't satisfied with their current levels of compensation, they can cease from competing in the future and the business model would have no choice but to adapt to this new input and adjust wages accordingly.  It is really simple economics, which is why I don't understand why people continue to discuss it.

[EL Mariachi]

McFarland is an upcoming bodybuilder maybe he can shine some light on this subject.

[Matt C]

Where will this money come from?  Out of thin air?

That's how Jewish financial interest groups earn money through usury - this is done through fractional reserve banking which is essentially earning interest on money loaned which was created out of thin air.

PS - Yes, I've been talking to Woten. 

[Lift Studios]

...Jewish people. 

WTF does that have to do with anything?

[Matt C]

WTF does that have to do with anything?

I've been speaking in depth with Woten. 

Any chance he gets unbanned? 

[SF1900]

I've been speaking in depth with Woten. 

Any chance he gets unbanned? 

So, I assume you do not like Jewish people?

[JasonH]

they can't even get the 2 biggest events in bodybuilding on TV..there are like 300 channels that broadcast crap like "ice fishing" and "learn how to train your pet hamster"...yet bodybuilding they won't air.

Exactly - it's like when you see people like Hide get vilified for taking gear through an airport yet actors, singers, and other celebrities get glamourised for taking coke and heroin. It fucking pisses me off.

[Camel Jockey]

Better to juice to look more impressive in your field of choice than compete in stupid bodybuilding contests that no one cares about.

[BayGBM]

http://www.getbig.com/headlines

With Victor out of the lineup, some people are going to be very happy.  Victor's injury possibly cost him $130,000.

Here is the prize breakdown for the Arnold Classic...

Arnold Classic GB Breakdown

Best Poser       $10,000
1st Place           $130,000 plus Audemars Piquet Watch
2nd Place          $70,000
3rd Place           $50,000
4th Place           $30,000
5th Place           $15,000
6th Place           $10,000
7th Place           $1,000
8th Place           $1,000
9th Place           $1,000
10th Place         $1,000
11th Place         $1,000
12th Place         $1,000
13th Place         $1,000
14th Place         $1,000
15th Place         $1,000

Do people even wear watches anymore?  Everyone I know carries a cell phone; I gave up watches more than 15 years ago.

As usual, we have a joker that compares bodybuilding, a niche sport, to the biggest two sports in the US.  Enough already!

We have an event that gives the pros some of the richest prize money out there, so just be happy! When you can garner a television deal, and bring 30-60 thousand people per game to the event, then we can talk.

You hit the nail on the head.  Body building is more appropriately compared to niche events like fencing, archery, ping pong, or other third tier sports.  What is the prize money like in those competitions?

[SF1900]

I bet professional ping pong players make more money than pro bbers. Look at Forest Gump

[Matt C]

So, I assume you do not like Jewish people?

No.  But opposing views on the holocaust are actually punishable by prison time in other countries?    If it is so obvious that the official story is accurate, what's the problem with the  alleged nuts who feel otherwise?  We are brainwashed to believe certain things to be true in life - for instance, that all races are equal.  Woten has introduced me to a series of perspectives that the media and public education system tries very hard to hide.  Personally I do not find myself agreeing with Woten often, but I find it reprehensible that such opposing viewpoints need to be censored.