Author Topic: New Flex mag Ramy on cover ! (Read 9867 times)

Pet shop boys · « **on:** April 23, 2015, 06:13:40 AM »

On stands now ! cool pictures of Big Ramy at his prime ! I hope he wins the O this year ....I might be the only one who think he is a better bodybuilder than Phil though ...

I even like his arms better than Phil's

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA

njflex · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2015, 06:43:39 AM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on April 23, 2015, 06:13:40 AM

On stands now ! cool pictures of Big Ramy at his prime ! I hope he wins the O this year ....I might be the only one who think he is a better bodybuilder than Phil though ...

I even like his arms better than Phil's

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA

ACTUALLY A COVER THAT DOSEN'T LOOK SHOPPED.

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2015, 06:50:11 AM »

He needs the finished look. Phil has it. Ramy might need a few more years.

PJim · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2015, 06:51:44 AM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on April 23, 2015, 06:13:40 AM

On stands now ! cool pictures of Big Ramy at his prime ! I hope he wins the O this year ....I might be the only one who think he is a better bodybuilder than Phil though ...

I even like his arms better than Phil's

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA

He needs to come in fifteen or so pounds lighter to be a real contender IMO.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:02:38 AM »

Would like to see his conditioning on gameday now that he dropped DJ. DJ was his weakest link. His thighs need to come down a bit so he has better symmetry

Joe Pietaro · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:56:20 AM »

Strong cover and a good job by FLEX.

Royalty · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:25:33 AM »

Quote from: Joe Pietaro on April 23, 2015, 09:56:20 AM

Strong cover and a good job by FLEX.

I agree. It's not embarrassing in any way.

Many magazine covers are really goofy & kinda gay.

funk51 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:27:29 AM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on April 23, 2015, 06:13:40 AM

On stands now ! cool pictures of Big Ramy at his prime ! I hope he wins the O this year ....I might be the only one who think he is a better bodybuilder than Phil though ...

I even like his arms better than Phil's

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA

which issue will sell better?

Tennisballz · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:58:30 AM »

Quote from: The Grim Lifter on April 23, 2015, 06:50:11 AM

He needs the finished look. Phil has it. Ramy might need a few more years.

what does this even mean??

They all look like shit....freaks

spiro · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:03:05 AM »

This dude deserves too be Mr O In the next few years. He should try to learn English quick. He can do it in his free time in the car etc.

ether · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2015, 12:38:13 PM »

Quote from: funk51 on April 23, 2015, 10:27:29 AM

which issue will sell better?

Depends if the readership is straight homosexual or prefers transvestites?

Joe Pietaro · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2015, 01:09:24 PM »

Quote from: funk51 on April 23, 2015, 10:27:29 AM

which issue will sell better?

I actually love the DLB cover and feel that it is long overdue. The last thing that I ever want to do is give MD any sort of kudos, but this one will probably do very well as far as sales go. The cover teasers are utterly horrendous and fall into line with their usual repetitive cliche-laden style and from what I was told (I haven't had the opportunity to thumb through it myself on the newsstand; I obviously would not contribute any capital to my former employer), it is in the 180-page range and the editorial choices are all over the map - bodybuilding, general fitness, etc. No flow or continuity and another indication that they are spinning their wheels and not sure what direction to take.

thegamechanger · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2015, 01:10:48 PM »

bald as lex luthor

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2015, 01:25:52 PM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on April 23, 2015, 07:02:38 AM

Would like to see his conditioning on gameday now that he dropped DJ. DJ was his weakest link. His thighs need to come down a bit so he has better symmetry

With Aceto in his corner, I think he could nail his conditioning at very close to 300lbs. Don't think it will happen with Farrah.

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2015, 01:59:06 PM »

Quote from: ether on April 23, 2015, 12:38:13 PM

Depends if the readership is straight homosexual or prefers transvestites?

LMAO

WOOOSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH

ether · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2015, 02:02:42 PM »

Quote from: Joe Pietaro on April 23, 2015, 01:09:24 PM

I actually love the DLB cover and feel that it is long overdue. The last thing that I ever want to do is give MD any sort of kudos, but this one will probably do very well as far as sales go. The cover teasers are utterly horrendous and fall into line with their usual repetitive cliche-laden style and from what I was told (I haven't had the opportunity to thumb through it myself on the newsstand; I obviously would not contribute any capital to my former employer), it is in the 180-page range and the editorial choices are all over the map - bodybuilding, general fitness, etc. No flow or continuity and another indication that they are spinning their wheels and not sure what direction to take.

All print magazines will be done in 1 - 2 years
BB websites (MD, Rx etc...) will follow suit

This is the social media generation, people in the "industry" might actually have to get a real 9-5 job (shudder at the thought) or go back to jail for dealing drugs

Joe Pietaro · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2015, 03:01:11 PM »

Quote from: ether on April 23, 2015, 02:02:42 PM

All print magazines will be done in 1 - 2 years
BB websites (MD, Rx etc...) will follow suit

This is the social media generation, people in the "industry" might actually have to get a real 9-5 job (shudder at the thought) or go back to jail for dealing drugs

While I do feel that the print industry as far as bodybuilding publications go is certainly on shaky ground, having the same issue online will probably take over once they do finally disappear off the newsstand shelves. And the other online aspects, such as podcasts, videos and posts, will always have a market.

I am using the print issues of MuscleSport Magazine http://www.musclesportmag.com as more of a media kit of sorts as handouts at expos, gyms and supplement stores. The online version gets a much better response and there are no circulation, distribution or shipping costs incurred.

But as a whole, I am using the magazine as a bridge to the website, where we have also all of our big name columnists, radio show, videos, forum and articles. That is the aspect of the business that can not only survive, but thrive, as well.

With FLEX and MD, they are using their respective websites as bridges to the print magazines. They are not changing with the current climate and are obviously suffering as a result.

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2015, 04:01:43 PM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on April 23, 2015, 06:13:40 AM

On stands now ! cool pictures of Big Ramy at his prime ! I hope he wins the O this year ....I might be the only one who think he is a better bodybuilder than Phil though ...

Would never ever make cover of Tracks or Trasher mega coin magz

OTHstrong · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2015, 04:11:36 PM »

Quote from: The Grim Lifter on April 23, 2015, 06:50:11 AM

He needs the finished look. Phil has it. Ramy might need a few more years.

It has nothing to do with time, years means nothing, its about going deeper into contest prep. The look he brings is what he should look like 4 weeks out. He comes in at 290, if he came in at 270 while not sacrificing muscle, GAME OVER.

LittleJ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:12:33 PM »

Poor English

No title

calfzilla · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:36:03 PM »

Politics aside he should be the next mr o.

TestDummy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:50:15 PM »

Quote from: funk51 on April 23, 2015, 10:27:29 AM

which issue will sell better?

C'mon you know....

Royalty · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:52:17 PM »

Quote from: Onetimehard on April 23, 2015, 04:11:36 PM

It has nothing to do with time, years means nothing, its about going deeper into contest prep. The look he brings is what he should look like 4 weeks out. He comes in at 290, if he came in at 270 while not sacrificing muscle, GAME OVER.

I don't think that he'd have to drop 20lbs. Maybe 10-12lbs.

I can't imagine him losing 20lbs.

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:46:10 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on April 23, 2015, 05:52:17 PM

I don't think that he'd have to drop 20lbs. Maybe 10-12lbs.

I can't imagine him losing 20lbs.

Even like that he blows Philsulin out of the water Philsulin structure sucks way overrated

WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

OTHstrong · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:01:20 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on April 23, 2015, 05:52:17 PM

I don't think that he'd have to drop 20lbs. Maybe 10-12lbs.

I can't imagine him losing 20lbs.

I would agree with you that all is needed is a 12-14lb to drop to be as conditioned as Phil, however he would be entering uncharted territory so it would take more the first time around, 20lb easy