Author Topic: Toronto Pro - Scenes from the 2011 expo (Read 5698 times)

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2011, 10:44:09 PM »

Dude, was the expo worth it? or waste of time? were they giving out tons of free shit or did they chince up?

KevinP85 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2011, 10:50:43 PM »

Brandon Curry looks like a midget up there.

20inch calves · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2011, 11:05:33 PM »

cool pics thanks for sharing. as far as ronnie winning a show like this..it would be very possible. even if he came in alot smaller he could..however his torn muscles would hurt him so i don't know. but there isn't much point for coleman to even try..why would he? theres not much money in it.

Wiggs · « **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2011, 11:16:17 PM »

Quote from: KevinP85 on June 17, 2011, 10:50:43 PM

Brandon Curry looks like a midget up there.

He's only 5'7 anyway.

OTHstrong · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2011, 01:47:17 AM »

lionel is taking the show, craig richardson in second, brandon curry third

Matt C · « **Reply #30 on:** June 18, 2011, 10:56:13 AM »

Quote from: Captain Equipoise on June 17, 2011, 10:44:09 PM

Dude, was the expo worth it? or waste of time? were they giving out tons of free shit or did they chince up?

No, there were hardly any free samples at all. A few munchies in the way of protein bar pieces on toothpicks but that's about it. The Gaspari booth was generous as usual, but otherwise, no.

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #31 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 18, 2011, 10:56:13 AM

No, there were hardly any free samples at all. A few munchies in the way of protein bar pieces on toothpicks but that's about it. The Gaspari booth was generous as usual, but otherwise, no.

That chic on the left gave me a shitload of stuff, two t-shirts, bunch of samples, shaker cup, etc.

she gave me a whole bag full!

w8m8 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:00:17 PM »

For your browsing pleasure there are many threads to cover this spectacular event

thanks for visiting Getbig/BBPro

kindly tip the penis haircut red silk robe wearing MattC on your way out ... he accepts all forms of payment

Matt C · « **Reply #33 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:04:07 PM »

Quote from: w8m8 on June 19, 2011, 01:00:17 PM

For your browsing pleasure there are many threads to cover this spectacular event

thanks for visiting Getbig/BBPro

kindly tip the penis haircut red silk robe wearing MattC on your way out ... he accepts all forms of payment

LOL!!!!!!!! Are you saying I should include the penis haircut AND silk robe for the Olympia?

PS - I got a tub of Myofusion at the end of the expo. They were clearing it out for $45 so I figured I may as well buy a review copy.

tbombz · « **Reply #34 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:04:57 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:04:07 PM

LOL!!!!!!!! Are you saying I should include the penis haircut AND silk robe for the Olympia?

PS - I got a tub of Myofusion at the end of the expo. They were clearing it out for $45 so I figured I may as well buy a review copy.

epic waste of money

newmom · « **Reply #35 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:05:43 PM »

let me ask, I'm sure Matt wants to

"why are you being so mean to MattC"

all forms of payment..

Matt C · « **Reply #36 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:10:22 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on June 19, 2011, 01:04:57 PM

epic waste of money

Serious question for everyone: Aren't all protein supplements basically the same? Why is Gaspari being singled out as producing bent wares? Am I missing something? I think the most successful company will ultimately be the one that does the best marketing/behind the scenes business side of things, not necessarily the company that produces the best product. The Gaspari booth is no doubt in my mind the most generous booth though. Tom Hoops, Gaspari's National Sales Manager, gave me eight free REAL MASS sample packs with my purchase and I got a free shirt, lifting straps, and sample of Myofusion for signing up to their newsletter. Not sure why the company is under so much scrutiny lately to be honest. Is Ron Kramer jealous of Rich?

And yes, why are people being mean to me?

w8m8 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:18:49 PM »

Quote from: Runningmom on June 19, 2011, 01:05:43 PM

let me ask, I'm sure Matt wants to

"why are you being so mean to MattC"

all forms of payment..

LOL

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:04:07 PM

LOL!!!!!!!! Are you saying I should include the penis haircut AND silk robe for the Olympia?

yes .. yes I am .. maybe by then all the pixie dust and snake oil you "review" will have you in an even more "manly " condition

Matt C · « **Reply #38 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:20:41 PM »

Quote from: w8m8 on June 19, 2011, 01:18:49 PM

LOL

yes .. yes I am .. maybe by then all the pixie dust and snake oil you "review" will have you in an even more "manly " condition

Are you saying that no supplements are worth taking? That the entire industry is bent and it's all just a joke? Or are you saying this is only partly the case?

tbombz · « **Reply #39 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:10:22 PM

Serious question for everyone: Aren't all protein supplements basically the same? Why is Gaspari being singled out as producing bent wares? Am I missing something? I think the most successful company will ultimately be the one that does the best marketing/behind the scenes business side of things, not necessarily the company that produces the best product. The Gaspari booth is no doubt in my mind the most generous booth though. Tom Hoops, Gaspari's National Sales Manager, gave me eight free REAL MASS sample packs with my purchase and I got a free shirt, lifting straps, and sample of Myofusion for signing up to their newsletter. Not sure why the company is under so much scrutiny lately to be honest. Is Ron Kramer jealous of Rich?

And yes, why are people being mean to me?

i didnt kno it was a protein supp. those are worth the money if priced right, as they can actually save money as compared to chiccken breasts or other protein options. yeah, protien is protein.

Matt C · « **Reply #40 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:33:21 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on June 19, 2011, 01:23:41 PM

i didnt kno it was a protein supp. those are worth the money if priced right, as they can actually save money as compared to chiccken breasts or other protein options. yeah, protien is protein.

I can't eat worth anything. Whatever protein I get from protein shakes is basically all I get. I'm honestly beginning to think that I could eat every other day and still feel fine. I'm realistic though, so I am shooting for a 500 deadlift and 350 bench within a month or two at 160 pounds. I don't think it would be possible for me to get stronger unless I start to eat more and I have no desire to do that. I used to be impressed with all strong some guys were, but now I'm growing more and more impressed with how some can eat so much.

w8m8 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:38:17 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:20:41 PM

Are you saying that no supplements are worth taking? That the entire industry is bent and it's all just a joke? Or are you saying this is only partly the case?

are you saying that EVERYTHING you've tried ( reviewed ) was worth what was being asked from people to pay for ?

Matt C · « **Reply #42 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:44:02 PM »

Quote from: w8m8 on June 19, 2011, 01:38:17 PM

are you saying that EVERYTHING you've tried ( reviewed ) was worth what was being asked from people to pay for ?

Well...initially, yes.

Going back to 2000-2003, I spent around $1,000 on MuscleTech supplements alone. I bought into the ads and didn't know any better. In 2000 I was 18 so I think I had an excuse to be naive. At that time, I probably thought that only the top bodybuilders used steroids and some of the guys outside the top 10 were natural. I just didn't know any better and had an excuse at that point in time. For the longest time I was getting free supplements for review but since then I have decided to pay for all supplements to see if that makes me reconsider being as generous with some of the reviews.

As for now, my opinion has changed. I would actually probably recommend doing without supplements and focus on nutrition instead, but for those like myself who can barely eat, I think protein shakes help. As for SIZEON and a select few other products, I maintain that it works, and incredibly well at that.

It was actually getbig which caused me to stop using supplements for three years, between 2004-2007. I was a bit disappointed at GOATBOY who had convinced me that all supplements are crap when this isn't exactly the case. In an industry filled with snake oil, there are still some gems out there. It's just that contrary to my naive views of 2000, they aren't all gems.

How much money does Rich Gaspari make in a year?

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #43 on:** June 19, 2011, 03:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:10:22 PM

Serious question for everyone: Aren't all protein supplements basically the same? Why is Gaspari being singled out as producing bent wares? Am I missing something? I think the most successful company will ultimately be the one that does the best marketing/behind the scenes business side of things, not necessarily the company that produces the best product. The Gaspari booth is no doubt in my mind the most generous booth though. Tom Hoops, Gaspari's National Sales Manager, gave me eight free REAL MASS sample packs with my purchase and I got a free shirt, lifting straps, and sample of Myofusion for signing up to their newsletter. Not sure why the company is under so much scrutiny lately to be honest. Is Ron Kramer jealous of Rich?

And yes, why are people being mean to me?

Agreed, Gaspari was giving out tons of goodies! I got 2 sets of those lifting straps and probably 5 samples of product, they have always been good at expo's, though I've noticed muscletech for the first time got super chince
they weren't throwing out t shirts like crazy like at older expo's and now threw out a t shirt maybe once every 20 min instead of throwing them out to everybody with samples of hydroxycut and nitro tech, really dissapointed in them. The last time I went to a pro show I came home with maybe 6 muscletech t shirts (they were throwing them out by the handful)

Stavios · « **Reply #44 on:** June 19, 2011, 04:29:25 PM »

Didn't see any of you motherfuckers

i did see Bob but he was always talking to some fitness chicks so i didn't introduce myself

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #45 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on June 19, 2011, 01:44:02 PM

Well...initially, yes.

Going back to 2000-2003, I spent around $1,000 on MuscleTech supplements alone. I bought into the ads and didn't know any better. In 2000 I was 18 so I think I had an excuse to be naive. At that time, I probably thought that only the top bodybuilders used steroids and some of the guys outside the top 10 were natural. I just didn't know any better and had an excuse at that point in time. For the longest time I was getting free supplements for review but since then I have decided to pay for all supplements to see if that makes me reconsider being as generous with some of the reviews.

As for now, my opinion has changed. I would actually probably recommend doing without supplements and focus on nutrition instead, but for those like myself who can barely eat, I think protein shakes help. As for SIZEON and a select few other products, I maintain that it works, and incredibly well at that.

It was actually getbig which caused me to stop using supplements for three years, between 2004-2007. I was a bit disappointed at GOATBOY who had convinced me that all supplements are crap when this isn't exactly the case. In an industry filled with snake oil, there are still some gems out there. It's just that contrary to my naive views of 2000, they aren't all gems.

How much money does Rich Gaspari make in a year?

No amount of protein powder will ever replace a nice 8oz chicken breast of steak.

newmom · « **Reply #46 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:49:37 PM »

Quote from: Captain Equipoise on June 19, 2011, 05:48:39 PM

No amount of protein powder will ever replace a nice 8oz chicken breast of steak.

I agree. Just had a chat about that. Much rather eat food than drink it

Les Grossman · « **Reply #47 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:50:30 AM »

Quote from: Runningmom on June 19, 2011, 05:49:37 PM

I agree. Just had a chat about that. Much rather eat food than drink it

Must resist.....

CalvinH · « **Reply #48 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:58:50 AM »

Quote from: Les Grossman on June 20, 2011, 08:50:30 AM

Must resist.....

How long do you think that chat went

Les Grossman · « **Reply #49 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:19:50 AM »

Quote from: CalvinH on June 20, 2011, 08:58:50 AM

How long do you think that chat went

Ever drive from Miami to Seattle....?

Author Topic: Toronto Pro - Scenes from the 2011 expo (Read 5698 times)

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