2015 Olympia - "Press Confereance/Athlete Meeting" it is a joke

[Method101]

First of all the press are not allowed to ask any questions, secondly the competitors have zero charisma and are all afraid to offend each other. The IFBB should force them to all undergo acting courses and rehearse their introduction at the conference so they can at least pretend to be interesting.

One guy walked out with his hands in his pockets looking like he didn't want to be there, he deserves to evicted from the contest just for acting like that alone. Plus when asked questions half of them just mumble into the microphone that they will bring their best, some of them didn't even have the energy or enthusiasm to raise the microphone to their mouths properly and only about 10% of them actually have something interesting to say.

[FitnessFrenzy]

you still look like a twink?

[Method101]

you still look like a twink?

Since the 7+ year old green shirt picture(you know it's that old because that's when it was originally posted lol) which was taken after 1 year of training I have gained 20lbs and I'm much leaner so that's all you need to know.

[Henda]

Since the 7+ year old green shirt picture(you know it's that old because that's when it was originally posted lol) which was taken after 1 year of training I have gained 20lbs and I'm much leaner so that's all you need to know.

No

[Parker]

First of all the press are not allowed to ask any questions, secondly the competitors have zero charisma and are all afraid to offend each other. The IFBB should force them to all undergo acting courses and rehearse their introduction at the conference so they can at least pretend to be interesting.

One guy walked out with his hands in his pockets looking like he didn't want to be there, he deserves to evicted from the contest just for acting like that alone. Plus when asked questions half of them just mumble into the microphone that they will bring their best, some of them didn't even have the energy or enthusiasm to raise the microphone to their mouths properly and only about 10% of them actually have something interesting to say.

It was better in the 90s to early 2000s when the all wore suits. They were more lively, charismatic.

[calfzilla]

It was better in the 90s to early 2000s when the all wore suits. They were more lively, charismatic.

Those days are gone. Back then they wore fashionable suite and looked good, now they show up wearing track suits and have giant fat faces. With clothes on they just look like fat guys.

You can go on the getbig main page and go to the photos and see some great pics of the competitors in the early 2000s in their suits at the press conference.

[oldschoolfan]

look at that clown bob chick and his suit with the glitter

why does anyone employ bob chick?  what does he have to offer.   

[Kim Jong Bob]

Since the 7+ year old green shirt picture(you know it's that old because that's when it was originally posted lol) which was taken after 1 year of training I have gained 20lbs and I'm much leaner so that's all you need to know.

so still a twink

[Azure]

It was better in the 90s to early 2000s when the all wore suits. They were more lively, charismatic.

That's because then you had some real characters and people that understood that part of this is showmanship. Plus some good ole fashioned rivalries is good for any sport. Say what you want about last year but it was the most entertaining in years.

Everything is so tightly controlled it's not fun anymore. Last year's ruckus was the most exciting in years. Even the crowd got into it.  Thaf is good for business.

[milone79]

agree...be done with it...its the most awkward stupid press conference around....

[Azure]

1. I can't speak for others but I've gotten fatter and older then most getbiggers since I started posting her 15 yrs ago.

2. Bob needs a 2nd outlet to show off another one of his Micheal Jackson Victory collection suits.
Plus, we need to see paranoid , anxious bodybuilders ready for the ER from dehydration, grunt back at Bob.

Howard I love you forever for the Michael Jackson victory reference 

The other guys suit looked like it was from the 90's. I think the guys should wear suits and look more professional. I did think roellys sunglasses were a hoot.

[hench]

What exactly is the point of having a press conference, what is gained from it, what is acheived? Is it so their exceptionally boring old hat comments can be printed in the magazines to accompany olympia articles? Atleast with boxing for example the competitors can say that they've improved their jab, speed, reactions.  What can they say at the olympia, i've eaten less shit and gonna try holding my gut in

[SF1900]

No one messes with these guns

[Henda]

No one messes with these guns

Intimidating !!!

[The Scott]

No one messes with these guns

You've got me beat, my friend!

[OB1]

No one messes with these guns

Synthol arms of peace.

[Parker]

Those days are gone. Back then they wore fashionable suite and looked good, now they show up wearing track suits and have giant fat faces. With clothes on they just look like fat guys.

You can go on the getbig main page and go to the photos and see some great pics of the competitors in the early 2000s in their suits at the press conference.

Shawn Ray and Levrone looking like they came out of GQ. Flex and Cormier loking like they ransacked Sergio Oliva's wardrobe. Ronnie looking like he was going to the Pimp of The Year Awards.

That's because then you had some real characters and people that understood that part of this is showmanship. Plus some good ole fashioned rivalries is good for any sport. Say what you want about last year but it was the most entertaining in years.

Everything is so tightly controlled it's not fun anymore. Last year's ruckus was the most exciting in years. Even the crowd got into it.  Thaf is good for business.

That is true. Last year's Press Conference was a whole lot better. Without Kai, Phil is less animated, less driven...they play off of each other.

[Kwon_2]

LOL @ Ronnies colorful Pimp of the Year-costumes

[andreisdaman]

First of all the press are not allowed to ask any questions, secondly the competitors have zero charisma and are all afraid to offend each other. The IFBB should force them to all undergo acting courses and rehearse their introduction at the conference so they can at least pretend to be interesting.

One guy walked out with his hands in his pockets looking like he didn't want to be there, he deserves to evicted from the contest just for acting like that alone. Plus when asked questions half of them just mumble into the microphone that they will bring their best, some of them didn't even have the energy or enthusiasm to raise the microphone to their mouths properly and only about 10% of them actually have something interesting to say.

When I went to the 2001 Mr. Olympia, the press conference was a good one..everyone wore suits.....and Shawn Ray had a very big chip on his shoulder....he was very upset that he felt the athletes weren't being taken seriously and not treated with more respect...he also said he was tired of judges not grading him higher....he got into an argument with a female judge in the audience and the female judge blurted out "Shawn, your body is the same...you haven't changed in ten years"...Shawn got angry and stated something like  "you see?...you're supposed to be an Olympia judge and you already have a judgment about me without even seeing my physique"..the crowd agreed with Shawn and the judge was removed from the event for being biased.....King Kamali called out Craig Titus for constantly talking about him and destroying his reputation for no reason...Titus answered back "you started first..you criticized my physique and said I had a distended stomach..etc...." Kamali backed down.....Ronnie Coleman answered a question by someone who criticized his physique by saying.."some people like apples...some like oranges"...During the Olympia, it was a great show because Ronnie, Jay, and Shawn actually went into the stands in the upper decks to pose...after the Olympia Shawn Ray was even more angry because he felt he should have been awarded second place since Jay was disqualified for using diurectics and Leverone (who came in third) should not have been allowed to compete because he signed his contract late... Shawn stated that because of that, he lost out on 2nd place and on the higher prize money

I also remember seeing Mike Matarazzo at the airport and he had the biggest calves I have ever seen on a human

[Parker]

When I went to the 2001 Mr. Olympia, the press conference was a good one..everyone wore suits.....and Shawn Ray had a very big chip on his shoulder....he was very upset that he felt the athletes weren't being taken seriously and not treated with more respect...he also said he was tired of judges not grading him higher....he got into an argument with a female judge in the audience and the female judge blurted out "Shawn, your body is the same...you haven't changed in ten years"...Shawn got angry and stated something like  "you see?...you're supposed to be an Olympia judge and you already have a judgment about me without even seeing my physique"..the crowd agreed with Shawn and the judge was removed from the event for being biased.....King Kamali called out Craig Titus for constantly talking about him and destroying his reputation for no reason...Titus answered back "you started first..you criticized my physique and said I had a distended stomach..etc...." Kamali backed down.....Ronnie Coleman answered a question by someone who criticized his physique by saying.."some people like apples...some like oranges"...During the Olympia, it was a great show because Ronnie, Jay, and Shawn actually went into the stands in the upper decks to pose...after the Olympia Shawn Ray was even more angry because he felt he should have been awarded second place since Jay was disqualified for using diurectics and Leverone (who came in third) should not have been allowed to compete because he signed his contract late... Shawn stated that because of that, he lost out on 2nd place and on the higher prize money

I also remember seeing Mike Matarazzo at the airport and he had the biggest calves I have ever seen on a human

That very same female judge is the same Judge that Kamali thanked for helping him get his Pro Card. She is also the very same judge who died not too long after the 2001 Mr. Olympia.

[Azure]

LOL @ Ronnies colorful Pimp of the Year-costumes

His outfits used to be a sight! I really do think those guys knew they were part entertainers and had their schticks. ronnie also used to seem to really enjoy himself. I think jay is smoking crack!

Those are some of the complaints people had about the pro circuit. Zero star power and personalities.

[andreisdaman]

That very same female judge is the same Judge that Kamali thanked for helping him get his Pro Card. She is also the very same judge who died not too long after the 2001 Mr. Olympia.

good point...I heard she had died.....do you know due to what?

[andreisdaman]

His outfits used to be a sight! I really do think those guys knew they were part entertainers and had their schticks. ronnie also used to seem to really enjoy himself. I think jay is smoking crack!

Those are some of the complaints people had about the pro circuit. Zero star power and personalities.

I think I recall Ronnie was wearing a mustard yellow suit when he appeared at the 2001 Olympia Press Conference

[Azure]

When I went to the 2001 Mr. Olympia, the press conference was a good one..everyone wore suits.....and Shawn Ray had a very big chip on his shoulder....he was very upset that he felt the athletes weren't being taken seriously and not treated with more respect...he also said he was tired of judges not grading him higher....he got into an argument with a female judge in the audience and the female judge blurted out "Shawn, your body is the same...you haven't changed in ten years"...Shawn got angry and stated something like  "you see?...you're supposed to be an Olympia judge and you already have a judgment about me without even seeing my physique"..the crowd agreed with Shawn and the judge was removed from the event for being biased.....King Kamali called out Craig Titus for constantly talking about him and destroying his reputation for no reason...Titus answered back "you started first..you criticized my physique and said I had a distended stomach..etc...." Kamali backed down.....Ronnie Coleman answered a question by someone who criticized his physique by saying.."some people like apples...some like oranges"...During the Olympia, it was a great show because Ronnie, Jay, and Shawn actually went into the stands in the upper decks to pose...after the Olympia Shawn Ray was even more angry because he felt he should have been awarded second place since Jay was disqualified for using diurectics and Leverone (who came in third) should not have been allowed to compete because he signed his contract late... Shawn stated that because of that, he lost out on 2nd place and on the higher prize money

I also remember seeing Mike Matarazzo at the airport and he had the biggest calves I have ever seen on a human

This would never happen today. Can you imagine someone calling out a judge? I was surpriser they let kai loose on phil last year. It was good for business because that was my first time watching the Olympia in years because I wanted to see what would happen the next day.

Shawn was good because he stirred the pot.  They've got folks running scared
 

[bigmc]

Since the 7+ year old green shirt picture(you know it's that old because that's when it was originally posted lol) which was taken after 1 year of training I have gained 20lbs and I'm much leaner so that's all you need to know.

translation

that was my peak

you would have flooded the forum with pics if you looked better than that now skeletor