Ben Weider - Arnold Schwarzenegger statement

[dr.chimps]

WOW, another great comeback....except I'm not an official, nor do I get paid.

LOL. Chickster? You're arguing with a guy called 'McFatty' - you should be getting paid for that!   

[RZA]

WOW, another great comeback....except I'm not an official, nor do I get paid.

That's all the advice needed for those who were thinking about becoming BB pros.

[Chick]

That's all the advice needed for those who were thinking about becoming BB pros.

I got news for you, there are a lot of pros making a nice living from the business...

[RZA]

I got news for you, there are a lot of pros making a nice living from the business...

Define "a lot". Define "a nice living" also, please.

[Chick]

That's all the advice needed for those who were thinking about becoming BB pros.

Sure...define how you come to this statement first...

[McFatty]

comeback? just another accurate observation.

you are the "ifbb athletes rep" an official ifbb position.
they certainly paid you, with a tainted "win".


you certainly like to think you're an official?

WOW, another great comeback....except I'm not an official, nor do I get paid.

[QuakerOats]

sounds like you hurt a few peoples feelings by speaking the truth as usual Bob.

[Chick]

comeback? just another accurate observation.

you are the "ifbb athletes rep" an official ifbb position.
they certainly paid you, with a tainted "win".


you certainly like to think you're an official?

Tainted?  You obviously werent there....kind of makes it tough to have an "accurate" observation...doesn't it?

[McFatty]

being Jim Manion's boy and a devoted IFBB follower kind of makes is "tough" for you to see how
you win was handed to you.

an IFBB official competing in an IFBB contest.... gee I wonder who had the advantage.

the truth hurts, but you can deny if it makes you feel better.

Tainted?  You obviously werent there....kind of makes it tough to have an "accurate" observation...doesn't it?

[Chick]

being Jim Manion's boy and a devoted IFBB follower kind of makes is "tough" for you to see how
you win was handed to you.

an IFBB official competing in an IFBB contest.... gee I wonder who had the advantage.

the truth hurts, but you can deny if it makes you feel better.

Once again...I know it's tough to comprehend...but I'm not an IFBB official....don't wear a Blue Blazer...and do not serve on the board of governors.

The only advantage I had, was having the best physique on that day...If it was "handed to me"...then it was because all the guys I called out 14 weeks before the show, didn't compete....anyone eligable had a chance to show up....I'm not responsible for who competes and in what shape they show up in.

[delta9mda]

2008 arnold classic - ben stood onstage with arnold and talked about the need for a constitutional amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to be President...

yes he did, i was there

[McFatty]

so now you are completely independent of the IFBB??

your title "IFBB athletes representative" must be something you made up then , right?

don't worry about your show Chick, I still had you in the top 5.

this "conflict of interest" phenomenon is quite the norm in the IFBB.

Once again...I know it's tough to comprehend...but I'm not an IFBB official....don't wear a Blue Blazer...and do not serve on the board of governors.

The only advantage I had, was having the best physique on that day...If it was "handed to me"...then it was because all the guys I called out 14 weeks before the show, didn't compete....anyone eligable had a chance to show up....I'm not responsible for who competes and in what shape they show up in.

[Chick]

so now you are completely independent of the IFBB??

your title "IFBB athletes representative" must be something you made up then , right?

don't worry about your show Chick, I still had you in the top 5.

this "conflict of interest" phenomenon is quite the norm in the IFBB.

The IFBB recognizes the athlete reps as "official" in our capacity to represent the athletes...that doesn't make us "IFBB officials"...two different animals.

Judges are officials, the pres and vice pres and secretary are officials, etc....we are not.


Get it now?

[bulkdawg562]

There's always alot of negativity on these boards, we all know this industry isn't portrayed in the best light so why continue spreading negativity. Anyway... the point I'm trying to make is in regards to the passing of Mr. Weider, many condolences to his family. wouldn't it be great if there would be a Ben Weider Invitational or Classic in honor of Ben? Just a thought, hope this sport continues to grow in a positive direction.

[ASJChaotic]

2008 arnold classic - ben stood onstage with arnold and talked about the need for a constitutional amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to be President...

you mean arnold can't run for president?   

[ASJChaotic]

Not unless he gets a forged birth certificate saying he was born in Hawaii like Obama did.

goatboy predicted the death before it happened
pretty impressive 

[HeyNow]

Arnold would likely be better than the two we pick from in this election.

I agree, he is a self-made man.   I think he is a great example of the "American Dream".

[McFatty]

so you serve the IFBB in an officially titled capacity, but you're not an official?

you can play with semantics all you like,
but the fact is that you represent the IFBB, and you also compete(d) in IFBB contests at the same time.

The IFBB recognizes the athlete reps as "official" in our capacity to represent the athletes...that doesn't make us "IFBB officials"...two different animals.

Judges are officials, the pres and vice pres and secretary are officials, etc....we are not.


Get it now?

[Chick]

so you serve the IFBB in an officially titled capacity, but you're not an official?

you can play with semantics all you like,
but the fact is that you represent the IFBB, and you also compete(d) in IFBB contests at the same time.

No semantics needed...you just need a course in comprehension. I don't work for the IFBB in any "official" capacity. I work for the athletes in a Official capacity.

It's really not that hard to understand (for most, anyway)

[Vince B]

Let's see where Bob is at. He is officially the officially appointed pro athletes rep. He has an official contract with the Weider organization. He was officially the MC at the last Olympia but of course that is not the same as being an official. Bob conducts meetings on behalf of the IFBB for the athletes so he has an official capacity. He is responsible to those who appointed him to his official position. What is unclear is how he represented the athletes from behind the microphone. I mean, it probably took Bob a week to learn how to pronounce all those foreign names!

For a guy who is not an official of the IFBB it is odd how he is the internet defender and apologist for the IFBB. He is the official lap dog, patsy and fall guy for the IFBB. What is beautiful is that they appoint stooges who are oblivious of what they are doing. In this way the annointed feel important and remain ever loyal to the organization.

[kmhphoto]

Let's see where Bob is at. He is officially the officially appointed pro athletes rep. He has an official contract with the Weider organization. He was officially the MC at the last Olympia but of course that is not the same as being an official. Bob conducts meetings on behalf of the IFBB for the athletes so he has an official capacity. He is responsible to those who appointed him to his official position. What is unclear is how he represented the athletes from behind the microphone. I mean, it probably took Bob a week to learn how to pronounce all those foreign names!

For a guy who is not an official of the IFBB it is odd how he is the internet defender and apologist for the IFBB. He is the official lap dog, patsy and fall guy for the IFBB. What is beautiful is that they appoint stooges who are oblivious of what they are doing. In this way the annointed feel important and remain ever loyal to the organization.

Still taking photos of young kids ?

[McFatty]

You need some therapy for your delusional rationalizing.

Defending and outright lying for the IFBB (a job which you do a fine job of) does not equate to "working for the athletes".

You have been the recipient of many favors from the IFBB's top brass,
however unlikely that you would ever acknowledge such a fact.

No semantics needed...you just need a course in comprehension. I don't work for the IFBB in any "official" capacity. I work for the athletes in a Official capacity.

It's really not that hard to understand (for most, anyway)

[Chick]

Let's see where Bob is at. He is officially the officially appointed pro athletes rep. He has an official contract with the Weider organization. He was officially the MC at the last Olympia but of course that is not the same as being an official. Bob conducts meetings on behalf of the IFBB for the athletes so he has an official capacity. He is responsible to those who appointed him to his official position. What is unclear is how he represented the athletes from behind the microphone. I mean, it probably took Bob a week to learn how to pronounce all those foreign names!

For a guy who is not an official of the IFBB it is odd how he is the internet defender and apologist for the IFBB. He is the official lap dog, patsy and fall guy for the IFBB. What is beautiful is that they appoint stooges who are oblivious of what they are doing. In this way the annointed feel important and remain ever loyal to the organization.

What does any of this jibberish have to do with the question at hand you keep avoiding....was there anyone but yourself in the 1970 Mr Canada?

[DK II]

What does any of this jibberish have to do with the question at hand you keep avoiding....was there anyone but yourself in the 1970 Mr Canada?

Are you saying Vince is getting evasive because he doesn't want to get his ass pounded even more although it's obvious he already has a huge cock up his backside?

[Chick]

You need some therapy for your delusional rationalizing.

Defending and outright lying for the IFBB (a job which you do a fine job of) does not equate to "working for the athletes".

You have been the recipient of many favors from the IFBB's top brass,
however unlikely that you would ever acknowledge such a fact.

Just making a bigger fool of yourself with every post....

And you're right, none of that equates working for the athletes....getting rules changed, more money in their pockets, health coverage, etc....does...all of which the official minutes show