I find it amazing that some of you complain about Bob. Especially the one who started this thread, who really has nothing to show for much, except such bitter jealousy and worse. It's very sad.
Bob isn't a legend. We all know that. But he has done some cool things in our small industry, and has worked with some talented people. First off, he was a bodybuilder and for 15-18 years, tried to get a pro card, which he finally did, to his credit. He wasn't the best bodybuilder, not even one of the top in the industry. But also remember, during the years that he did try to get a pro card, it was much harder to do so. Those days, very few pro cards were given to bodybuilders per year, unlike this year, where 15-20 might be given out, and lots more countries are participating too.
Bob worked with us at bodybuilding.com as a spokesperson for a while, and that was a lot of fun too. Bob also tried very hard to change some things for pro bodybuilders, but alas, when the time came for them to step up and support Bob, very few did. He worked to try to change this but the bodybuilders didn't support him. Oh well. I was there when he tried. So credit to him there.
Bob tries new things. Radio shows, television ideas, emceeing and other things. He tries. Doesn't wait for things to come to him.
And unlike some of the people, Bob enjoys having fun, taking fun pictures, making fun of himself and understanding the balance of life, family, friends and the industry. Until you juggle all of that, it is hard to explain.
Yes, there are thing I am not fond of Bob, but then again, there are things I am not fond of others too. We all have our faults, and we all have our good things.
Am I mad that Bob can't post here because Blechman told him not to post anymore, like he did to Shawn Ray (it is in his contract). Not at all. I get it. Blechman provides money, a paycheck to both of them, and that matters. I don't. Simple as that. And when I see Bob, or Shawn, it is always cordial and fun. We get the industry. We have fun.
Lunch or dinner with the guys is cool. I have before, and will continue. Much harder now with Bob because he moved to Ft. Meyers, Florida from California. But with Shawn. We all had dinner just Saturday night at the Cheesecake Factory in Arcadia.
You all hate too much because he works hard at being successful. So he isnt a top notch bodybuilder. Who cares? He is part of the industry and respects it.
