Why bother becoming a Pro?

[theworm]

absolutely no money in it (other than the top few).


think about the NY Pro.   If you finished in 6th place, which is somewhat respectable, you got ZERO prize money.   The supplements alone for that show probably cost 5-10 grand.  Finishing 6th or 7th, you probably do not have a good sponsor, so no money there either.  even 4th place (toney freeman?) only got 3 grand (or close to 2 grand after taxes).

I know a lot will say G4P, but seriously, why would you compete and be a pro?  I would imagine the vast majority who do, actually LOSE money doing so.

[bodybuilder1234]

because they genuinely believe they can become the best or atleast become a top guy

[DK II]

Well, most professional BB are to stupid to get a real job anyways, so let's thank them that they don't live on welfare and die early so they are really an asset for society.

[James Blunt]

That's what was great about the old days, they did it for the look and the lifestyle. Money had nothing to do with it. They really cared about the look they showed. Not just ripped glutes on contest day.

[DK II]

That's what was great about the old days, they did it for the look and the lifestyle. Money had nothing to do with it. They really cared about the look they showed. Not just ripped glutes on contest day.

Well, don't you think it's the same today?

Nobody does it for the money, that's obvious. Even if you win a contest every year or so, you can barely cover your expenses with that.

Why do you think drug selling, prostitution and stuff like that are so normal in the industry?

[Ursus]

This pasttime attracts more delusionites than any other sport or pasttime.

[ThaRealist]

I hate bodybuilding these days....Its all about pleasing the next homo...

[benchmstr]

FOR THE IRON GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

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[theworm]

I hate bodybuilding these days....Its all about pleasing the next homo...

i really do not think the gay thing is that huge in Pro BB.


everyone says its gay, but I really think its a bunch of guys trying to make a living on what they love doing.  yeah, some do G4P, but i think that only a minority.

[ThaRealist]

i really do not think the gay thing is that huge in Pro BB.


everyone says its gay, but I really think its a bunch of guys trying to make a living on what they love doing.  yeah, some do G4P, but i think that only a minority.

Where in the fuck have you been??? I loved BB at one point in time and when I got to state level and figured out how gay BB really is I was let down terribly..

[benchmstr]

i really do not think the gay thing is that huge in Pro BB.


everyone says its gay, but I really think its a bunch of guys trying to make a living on what they love doing.  yeah, some do G4P, but i think that only a minority.

hahahahahahaha wait, wait........ok, hahahahahahahahahahahaha

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[DK II]

i really do not think the gay thing is that huge in Pro BB.


everyone says its gay, but I really think its a bunch of guys trying to make a living on what they love doing.  yeah, some do G4P, but i think that only a minority.

Don't ruin the fun!  

On a serious side note, i think there are far more homosexuals and closet homos in Soccer than in BB.

[theworm]

i still think its a minority...


arnold never gayed it up, and neither does of lot of the greats...Ruhl, Wolfe, Shawn Ray, on and on...

[theworm]

i still think 90% is non gay related BBing...


people aren't getting into BB cause of a gay factor.  some turn to it to make money, but i still think its a minority.

[ThaRealist]

i still think its a minority...


arnold never gayed it up, and neither does of lot of the greats...Ruhl, Wolfe, Shawn Ray, on and on...

OMG...You are as innocent as they come...

[Natural Man]

they keep parading in thongs on stage to show off their "package" to potential "customers", ie people who will pay to have sexual intercourses with them.

A"bodybuilding contest" is basically a market where old gay men and other weirdos come to find their next sex toy.

[benchmstr]

i still think 90% is non gay related BBing...


people aren't getting into BB cause of a gay factor.  some turn to it to make money, but i still think its a minority.

thats the only thing you said so far thats correct....they get into BB, and become a pro cause "they are chasing the dream ".....but once they get there, they get nothing but more bills.......and thats when the gays pour in........

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[theworm]

ok, you are correct, I am wrong.


100% of all BB activity is gay related.  every single pro does gay for pay and almost every amateur has a gay sponsor.


where have I been!  thanks for opening my eyes.

[theworm]

thats the only thing you said so far thats correct....they get into BB, and become a pro cause "they are chasing the dream ".....but once they get there, they get nothing but more bills.......and thats when the gays pour in........

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thanks.  thats what the topic of the thread is, why even bother getting started?   i know some turn to gay activities to pay the bills, but that is not what the vast majority get in BB for.

[ThaRealist]

ok, you are correct, I am wrong.


100% of all BB activity is gay related.  every single pro does gay for pay and almost every amateur has a gay sponsor.


where have I been!  thanks for opening my eyes.

Most these days that are not well off to begin with rely on "help" this shouldn't be new news to ya

[Natural Man]

you ve got to be a weirdo in the first place to do everything that's necessary to end on a stage wearing only a thong, covered in baby oil and flexing your muscles.

[benchmstr]

ok, you are correct, I am wrong.


100% of all BB activity is gay related.  every single pro does gay for pay and almost every amateur has a gay sponsor.

where have I been!  thanks for opening my eyes.

this is true..........the first time a gay dude approached me at a NPC show i quit BB forever...

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[James Blunt]

Well, don't you think it's the same today?

Nobody does it for the money, that's obvious. Even if you win a contest every year or so, you can barely cover your expenses with that.

Why do you think drug selling, prostitution and stuff like that are so normal in the industry?

Good point. I should have thought a hair more  

Todays bodybuilding sucks dog dicks.

[ThaRealist]

this is true..........the first time a gay dude approached me at a NPC show i quit BB forever...

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must have been quick, cause most local shows are NPC qualifiers

[benchmstr]

must have been quick, cause most local shows are NPC qualifiers

nah, i did a few NPC shows before i was ever approached........

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