Why are all the BB web site forums IGNORING the NBC Olympia cancellation?

[Howard]

This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world of BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? WTF is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?

[BB]

Internet ruined it, everyone that wanted to see it, already saw it a month ago. The NBC coverage was great for the Olympia's legacy, but for younger fans, it's a shruggable event.

[Simple Simon]

Pro Bodybuilding is akin to a circus freakshow, putting it on mainstream TV would only bring derision and ridicule.

Its fucking horrible.

[Simple Simon]

Why did they decide not to show it?

see post above yours.

[SF1900]

This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world f BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? wtf is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?

Because who really gives a shit. Why should I care if they pulled the show? It does not affect me in anyway.

Plus, I am glad it was pulled. The "sport" of bodybuilding is better if its cult-like and esoteric, as opposed to mainstream. The last thing I need is some jackass at the water cooler at work saying to me, "Hey man, did you catch the mr. olympia last night? Clearly, Branch Warren should have won."

[Man of Steel]

Why did they decide not to show it?

Everyone that cares already streamed it or attended it.

[BB]

Why did they decide not to show it?

No mention yet, they replaced it with one of the big car auctions. There was suppose to be an encore in a few days, so we will see. It would be something if they filmed it and said "This is shit" after viewing the rough cut  .

[Irongrip400]

It should've been live. Who watches taped sporting events, especially months later.

[Nick Danger]

This was huge news and a lot of hype when it was announced it would happen on NBC -sports network.
Now, we know they pulled the plug and few seem to care or show interest?
It's like the world f BB was all excited and now wants to pretend it was never going to happen? wtf is going on and why won't anyone in BB talk openly about this media issue?

I would imagine there would have been a bit of an uproar if it was supposed to be a live event...

[Papper]

I thought it sounded strange that tv would show this.. now things are back to normal.

Reason is most likely all who seriously have a stake in this industry,, or that genuinely likes modern bb are just letting this one go and hopes no one mentions it because they don't want to realize how shitty bb is. This is embarrasing for them. They probably went around and started talking about this big 'tv event' to their friends and such lol

[Simple Simon]

its also horrendously boring, one guy after another pumping their fists and cupping their ear and stomping around.

Its not like anyone puts anything into a posing routine anymore, as for Kais routines, thats enough to put hardcore fans off never mind newbies watching.

[Howard]

I thought it sounded strange that tv would show this.. now things are back to normal.

Reason is most likely all who seriously have a stake in this industry,, or that genuinely likes modern bb are just letting this one go and hopes no one mentions it because they don't want to realize how shitty bb is. This is embarrasing for them. They probably went around and started talking about this big 'tv event' to their friends and such lol

I honestly believe the obvious and extreme drug use that turned BB into a total freak show is why the plug was pulled by NBC.
I suspect the freakish , extreme drugged look shocked the NBC sports journalists and they quietly walked away from it.

Many hardcore bodybuilder types will now act like they don't care and it didn't matter, etc
BUT, they sure seemed pumped when it looked like it was going to be aired didn't they!

The reality is that bodybuilding is so drugged up now, no mainstream media outlet will touch it.
Those in bodybuilding want to pretend it doesn't matter but c'mon, this was bad for bodybuilding and everyone knows it.

[SF1900]

Everyone that cares already streamed it or attended it.

yes, all 134 people.

[Howard]

Why did they decide not to show it?

I suspect it was due to the extreme , obvious drug use.
Those in the sport have no basis for judging just how bad it has gotten over the past 20 years.

[mr.turbo]

good question, nobody cares?

perhaps they've moved on to matters of greater concern...

no doubt vince goodrum has the inside scoop

[Redux]

My channel guide says it's going to be on this Saturday from 530-7 pm EST. Time Warner Cable, NBC Sports Channel.
That's probably subject to being changed though.

[Grape Ape]

I suspect it was due to the extreme , obvious drug use.
Those in the sport have no basis for judging just how bad it has gotten over the past 20 years.

Nah, nobody would have watched it regardless.

[the trainer]

I think all of us getbiggers should come together and march to the offices of NBC to protest this injustice against men in thongs.

[Simple Simon]

Nah, nobody would have watched it regardless.

Only guys in on there own would watch it, its like bodybuilding magazines, can anyone say that they dont feel slightly ashamed reading one in the newsagents?

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

good question, nobody cares?

perhaps they've moved on to matters of greater concern...

no doubt vince goodrum has the inside scoop

I do as me and Palumbo discussed the matter recently.  You'll get the full scoop on RX Muscle and Anabolic Mayhem as to what happenned very soon

[mayan]

I honestly believe the obvious and extreme drug use that turned BB into a total freak show is why the plug was pulled by NBC.

The reality is that bodybuilding is so drugged up now, no mainstream media outlet will touch it.

It's also the reason these guys look like shit a few days after competition.  

[Howard]

The facts show that the most dedicated supporters of hardcore bodybuilder were older gay male schmoes with $$.
Hardcore BB is a drug dependent sport and has been for a long time.
Many within the sport would rather have it die or remain obscure then change and go legit.

[basil]

Mark Lazarus prob seen the grapefruit video and said "fack dat".

[The Abdominal Snoman]

I've heard that NBC thinks Phil is a child and decided to pull because of that

[the trainer]

I do as me and Palumbo discussed the matter recently.  You'll get the full scoop on RX Muscle and Anabolic Mayhem as to what happenned very soon

Boom I told you guys that vince goodsum the great industry insider was going to take care of business I am feeling scared for NBC right now.