At that time, the pic was cool to publish. Especially after the article indicated that he just finished chowing down on McDonalds.
It WAS a cool picture back then. Flex was "King of the Bodybuilding World" back then, and that picture perfectly illustrated it. HotSkinz and all. Man bodybuilding hasn't seen a fashion phenomenon like those things SINCE those things. EVERY BODYBUILDING STAR THAT TOOK PART IN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT BETWEEN LATE 1992 AND EARLY 1995 WORE HOTSKINZ APPAREL IN IT. I clearly remember thinking them so fucking cool and wishing I was in shape enough to wear some.
I think the guys most influenced by that time period are about to enter the peak of their bodybuilding prime. Let's see what sort of physiques turn up over the next 4-5 years. It could be interesting.
I'd actually like to see a thread started with nothing but guys physiques from 1992-1996 posted in it. They don't have to have Hotskinz on, I just want everyone to see a large sampling of physiques from that timeframe. IMO everybody needs a reminder. Go ahead and start it if you guys can beat me to it, whoever's with me on this. That really was the craziest look if you ask me. Not quite as perfect as late 80's, but with just enough advancement to make it both darker but at the same time more brightly progressive. It'll forever represent to me "the future of the sport." Even if it IS considered "retro" now.
And 240, I don't want you posting in that thread. You'll fucking ruin it. I don't even wanna see you respond to what I'm saying now in THIS one. Get away from me right now.