Author Topic: WHAT IS REQUIRED TO RESTORE 'CREDIBILITY' TO PRO BODYBUILDING? (Read 8921 times)

RZA · « **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:50:14 AM »

Quote from: ILuvPriest on April 11, 2008, 09:44:02 AM

Shooting everyone onstage that looks as if they are about to give birth. Screw penalizing them. Banning a bb that appears in a porn mag/video for life.
No more thongs onstage, christ...that shit is just disgusting. And less fake boobs on the female competitors. Or at least have a restricted cup size...hell, if I want to see some dried up prune with huge ass tits I would go visit my grandma

C'mon, I'm sure your grandma still looks better than Iris Kyle.

ILuvPriest · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:53:25 AM »

Quote from: RZA on April 11, 2008, 09:50:14 AM

C'mon, I'm sure your grandma still looks better than Iris Kyle.

But Iris Kyle said she's a sex goddess...maybe I should post a pic and you can decide

RZA · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:55:14 AM »

I think you should send it to Iris Kyle and ask her opinion. Either way, her opinion will be conforting I think.

Trev · « **Reply #28 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:58:01 AM »

Quote from: hank wood on April 11, 2008, 03:15:41 AM

Yes, we must start by bringing back the classical physiques.

We must not tolerate the 'pregnant belly' look any longer!

And also, we must restore the 'masculine aspects' of the sport.

NO LONGER should we accept the 'homo-sexualising' of this sport!

I've gotta go kill myself as I agree with a Hank Wood post

ILuvPriest · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:59:09 AM »

She scares me a little... seems to be a bit hungry when she talks to you. Rather not give her any ideas. Besides I find you comforting...like resting my head upon a soft fluffy cloud

RZA · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:07:18 AM »

Quote from: ILuvPriest on April 11, 2008, 09:59:09 AM

She scares me a little... seems to be a bit hungry when she talks to you. Rather not give her any ideas. Besides I find you comforting...like resting my head upon a soft fluffy cloud

I'm gonna forward your post to my bitch. At last, I get some credit for beeing such a nice guy. And BTW, I agree, Kyle is a bit scary. And I still don't see under which angle I could ever see her as a sex goddess.

Man of Steel · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:12:53 AM »

Quote from: hank wood on April 11, 2008, 03:08:20 AM

The sport is in crisis!

We all know it but feel powerless to make change!

Is it possible to restore 'credibility' to a once great and powerful industry?

Two words: pube glitter

Go 4 It · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:13:31 AM »

No synthol..if you can't earn the muscle through drugs then you don't deserve a pro card!

ILuvPriest · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:16:38 AM »

Quote from: RZA on April 11, 2008, 10:07:18 AM

I'm gonna forward your post to my bitch. At last, I get some credit for beeing such a nice guy. And BTW, I agree, Kyle is a bit scary. And I still don't see under which angle I could ever see her as a sex goddess.

Not interested in your bitch... looking at her ass and tits... why, I could just look in a mirror myself ... nice to know there are "nice" guys out there who does not mind sharing their bitches.
How do I enter your stable?

timfogarty · « **Reply #34 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:29:51 AM »

the sport is in transition. this is not unusual when one or two people who so dominate the business leave the scene. There was a big transition from the Hoffman era to the Weider era. Now we are transitioning into what ever is after the Weider era.

The AAU didn't survive the transition, although it took another 20 years for it to disappear from bodybuilding all together. And there is no guarantee that the IFBB will survive this transition.

The IFBB was really a one man business. When that person leaves the scene a company often flounders. It doesn't help that shortly before Ben's retirement they chased away the one person who was best qualified to help the company through the transition.

Pro bodybuilding is hurting. Attendance is down. The number of contests are down. Perhaps worse is that the powers that be have lost control over how bodybuilding is presented. Ben had control of the IFBB and Joe had control over the magazines. They had complete control on how the fans saw the sport. Now the magazines are dying and no one has control over the internet.

The biggest mistake the current management of the IFBB has made is in their dealing with the internet.

New Hank Wood · « **Reply #35 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:28:34 PM »

I still believe that restoring credibility must first start with a 'sweeping of the floor'.

An enquiry is needed to investigate how deeply rooted the corruption activities are! Once this can be established we have a clean slate to work from.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:48:16 PM »

wow hank finally makes sense

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BayGBM · « **Reply #37 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:48:37 PM »

Quote from: timfogarty on April 11, 2008, 11:29:51 AM

the sport is in transition. this is not unusual when one or two people who so dominate the business leave the scene. There was a big transition from the Hoffman era to the Weider era. Now we are transitioning into what ever is after the Weider era.

The AAU didn't survive the transition, although it took another 20 years for it to disappear from bodybuilding all together. And there is no guarantee that the IFBB will survive this transition.

The IFBB was really a one man business. When that person leaves the scene a company often flounders. It doesn't help that shortly before Ben's retirement they chased away the one person who was best qualified to help the company through the transition.

Pro bodybuilding is hurting. Attendance is down. The number of contests are down. Perhaps worse is that the powers that be have lost control over how bodybuilding is presented. Ben had control of the IFBB and Joe had control over the magazines. They had complete control on how the fans saw the sport. Now the magazines are dying and no one has control over the internet.

The biggest mistake the current management of the IFBB has made is in their dealing with the internet.

So true. Just look what the internet did to Tower Records. There's a lesson here: get on board or get run over.

Meltdown · « **Reply #38 on:** April 11, 2008, 02:29:35 PM »

Try using some of those Fukin Benign IFBB Rules they have Like Drug tests and stop all the Fukin Whoring.Increase Prize Money might help.

New Hank Wood · « **Reply #39 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:41:26 AM »

Many, many serious issues affecting the sport!

The 'powers that be' just don't seem interested in addressing them. They appear happy to let the sport continue down this very destructive path!

The question still remains; Should we as fans, allow the sport to further spiral out of control?

Look, many of us are appalled by the blatant corruption, drug abuse and whoring that exists in today's Pro Bodybuilding. Yet, we feel powerless to affect change!

I believe that as fans, we must pressure governments to 'crack down' on the illegalities that are so much a part of the sport today. The 'industry' must not be allowed to continually act 'above the law'.

Those who are profiting from this corruption must be held accountable. Prosecuting the guilty is fundamental to ensuring the longevity and credibility of Pro Bodybuilding.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:54:15 AM »

Quote from: hank wood on April 11, 2008, 03:15:41 AM

Yes, we must start by bringing back the classical physiques.

We must not tolerate the 'pregnant belly' look any longer!

And also, we must restore the 'masculine aspects' of the sport.

NO LONGER should we accept the 'homo-sexualising' of this sport!

gurl, didn't your husband give you any last night? lol

KillerMonk · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2008, 03:11:52 AM »

Quote from: TrueGrit on April 11, 2008, 06:44:31 AM

Seriously?

A reintroduction of old fashioned trunks that were thicker and covered the whole area - none of this thong stuff and folding the trunks into the asscrack.

Genuine penalties for guts.

Disqualification for any proven g4p activities.

Less bald black guys. (I have nothing against them, just that they all look so similar)

Partially agree except for G4P and shaved heads on black BBs,If G4P was enforced there would not be to many BBs onstage proven or rumour.
Penalize guts and bring back the 70s posing trunks, But i like the Freaks.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2008, 03:42:24 AM »

Quote from: KillerMonk on April 12, 2008, 03:11:52 AM

Partially agree except for G4P and shaved heads on black BBs,If G4P was enforced there would not be to many BBs onstage proven or rumour.
Penalize guts and bring back the 70s posing trunks, But i like the Freaks.

i dont believe that there's such a thing as gay for pay...either you are or you're not. how can you enforce a restiction on income like a G4P rule. as long as you pay taxes on income what's illegal?

New Hank Wood · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2008, 04:32:29 AM »

Look, fans of Pro Bodybuilding will always be categorized as latent-homosexuals....sad but true.

The mainstream have always looked at Pro Bodybuilding as a 'male-lust-event'.

Yes, it is unfortunate that the sport has such 'negativity' attached to it.

As fans, should we be concerned about the homo-erotic aspects of the sport?

Even though the sport has become so 'overtly gay', we must not turn our backs on it!

We still have the opportunity to change this 'gay perception'; the sport so erroneously enjoys!

evandatp · « **Reply #44 on:** April 12, 2008, 05:50:02 AM »

Hank,

See if you can interest Rodgers & Hammerstein in writing a nice, wholesome Pro Bodybuilding musical. It worked for Oklahoma, the South Pacific & a lot of carousels.

Luolamies · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:08:53 AM »

Q:WHAT IS REQUIRED TO RESTORE 'CREDIBILITY' TO PRO BODYBUILDING?

A: MORE DRUGS, BIGGER GUYS AND THAT WE STOP AWARDING THE GUYS WHO HAVE A BODY THAT MOST PEOPLE WANT, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST WE NEED MORE DRUGS! SOME NEW EXOTIC DRUGS WOULD BE A GOOD THING AS WELL AS GENETIC MANIPULATION...

The Squadfather · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:10:25 AM »

Quote from: Luolamies on April 12, 2008, 08:08:53 AM

Q:WHAT IS REQUIRED TO RESTORE 'CREDIBILITY' TO PRO BODYBUILDING?

A: MORE DRUGS, BIGGER GUYS AND THAT WE STOP AWARDING THE GUYS WHO HAVE A BODY THAT MOST PEOPLE WANT, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST WE NEED MORE DRUGS! SOME NEW EXOTIC DRUGS WOULD BE A GOOD THING AS WELL AS GENETIC MANIPULATION...

i agree but are you ever going to post a picture of yourself like you said you were going to Mr. 290 pounds at 13 percent bf at 5'10"?

Luolamies · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:21:04 AM »

Yes, i know i promised to post some pics and i even had some taken, but i never got them. At the moment it's a propably a good thing that i didn't post any pics back then, because it seems that no matter how you look you will get slammed. Also i know that i could "blur" my face to avoid "recognition."

About six months ago i chanced careers from a bouncer to something else. (Security related, but nothing like "mall security" lol). So i have zero room for error...

Ps. I´m currently 5'10, 305 lbs, 20% BF

And i was only half joking about that more drugs thing and i know we aren't exactly "pals" but this current flow of "small six pack-tap out-kids" is driving me crazy in the gym's too...

The Squadfather · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:22:19 AM »

Quote from: Luolamies on April 12, 2008, 08:21:04 AM

Yes, i know i promised to post some pics and i even had some taken, but i never got them. At the moment it's a propably a good thing that i didn't post any pics back then, because it seems that no matter how you look you will get slammed. Also i know that i could "blur" my face to avoid "recognition."

About six months ago i chanced careers from a bouncer to something else. (Security related, but nothing like "mall security" lol). So i have zero room for error...

Ps. I´m currently 5'10, 305 lbs, 20% BF

And i was only half joking about that more drugs thing and i know we aren't exactly "pals" but this current flow of "small six pack-tap out-kids" is driving me crazy in the gym's too...

more bullshit, until you post a picture you're 128 pounds at 6'2".

Luolamies · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:23:48 AM »

FINE.