2019 Olympia - Congrats Brandon Curry... but Hadi was robbed

[BB]

Bodybuilding was never mainstream. What major general new outlet has ever covered bodybuilding?

Bigger audience, the competitors have increased exponentially, and more and more money every year = winning.

NBC or CBS covered the Olympia during the early 80's.

1981 - HBO covered the Mr. America (7 minutes in ), they also covered a few other contests in the 1980's -

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United Paramount Network (UPN) covered the Arnold Classic during the late 90's.

ESPN gave it good coverage during the 90's, across many different platforms. The 94 Olympia is a good example, way more polished even with 90's technology -

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Now we get Youtube clips played under a "We are Franco" chant as a tribute.

[pellius]

NBC or CBS covered the Olympia during the early 80's.

1981 - HBO covered the Mr. America (7 minutes in ), they also covered a few other contests in the 1980's -

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United Paramount Network (UPN) covered the Arnold Classic during the late 90's.

ESPN gave it good coverage during the 90's, across many different platforms. The 94 Olympia is a good example, way more polished even with 90's technology -

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Now we get Youtube clips played under a "We are Franco" chant as a tribute.

And why didn't they continue doing it? Because the majority of the people don't care and think bbing is a weird cult.

[BB]

Exactly, that shows a decline in the Olympia as a whole. At least it the 80's, 90's, early 2000's, you had major people willing to take a chance on it, and Joe (and the old crew) trying to make it look good because they love the thing and their names were attached to it. Now it's slapped together out of tradition, and perhaps because it still brings in a few dollars more than it costs to put on. There isn't much passion behind it anymore.

[pellius]

Exactly, that shows a decline in the Olympia as a whole. At least it the 80's, 90's, early 2000's, you had major people willing to take a chance on it, and Joe (and the old crew) trying to make it look good because they love the thing and their names were attached to it. Now it's slapped together out of tradition, and perhaps because it still brings in a few dollars more than it costs to put on. The isn't much passion behind it anymore.

"Brings in a few dollars?"

Um, OK.

[BB]

"Brings in a few dollars?"

Um, OK.

Walter White posted a view from the stands -

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Edit -

Also Reddit Bodybuilding, one of the biggest and most positive boards there is though it was bad too, so it's not just Getbig -

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4syha/anyone_else_agree_the_announcer_and_commentators/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4olnq/the_camerawork_at_the_mr_o_was_a_mortifying/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4mla6/looking_absolutely_microsoft_paintd/  <------ Lol.

[Pet shop boys]

This is one of Ron's photos of Dexter, from 2002. I remember thinking his chest was as flat as a pancake then:

Glad you make that observation , when Dexter took 2nd to Phil the chest was exactly like it was this past saturday .... I would have placed him ahead of Bonak" .




WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[beakdoctor]

LOL!

X2

Dont forget getbiggers sense of humility as well.

[B R]

Imagine if Cedric went to Kuwait and did nothing but eat and train

I’m pretty sure he’d have to something else out there 

[Fortress]

Walter White posted a view from the stands -

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Edit -

Also Reddit Bodybuilding, one of the biggest and most positive boards there is though it was bad too, so it's not just Getbig -

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4syha/anyone_else_agree_the_announcer_and_commentators/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4olnq/the_camerawork_at_the_mr_o_was_a_mortifying/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4mla6/looking_absolutely_microsoft_paintd/  <------ Lol.

LOL

[denarii]

usually I think the 1st and 2nd places are wrong, I never liked Phil for example. But Curry seems to be the best balance, flow, proportion, condition.

bonac has a wierd look tbh.

[Ssxa]

From the pics and videos online, I would have gone:
1. Choopan
2. Curry
3. Bonac
4. Dexter

212 looks like they got it right, but Henry out of the top 10 was ridiculous.

Classic looked like Breon got robbed. Kang could have been higher too.

[Humble Narcissist]

Bonac looks like he has oil filled delts.

[Hellenic]

It was indeed his time.

[Humble Narcissist]

And why didn't they continue doing it? Because the majority of the people don't care and think bbing is a weird cult.

I still say the IFBB needs a better marketing plan.  With all the cable/satellite channels even as a weird cult the Olympia, Arnold, a few other pro shows along with the Nationals, North America's and USA's should be televised.  Viceland has tv shows with guys getting high on weed or dropping acid so drug use should not be an excuse.  Spike, Viceland, FX1, FX2, ESPN 1-ocho, NBC sports, CBS sports could all be possible landing spots.  On a weekend night I can watch World's Strongest Man competitions from the 1980's but no modern bodybuilding on tv anywhere.  The magazines are dead so they have to find a new way to let people know they are an organization.  Most sports fans don't even know there is such a thing as pro bodybuilding.

[SF1900]

Don't go by this board. This is the most anti-bbing board on the net. The O was again sold out. It's getting bigger and bigger every year. More and more money every year. More competitors than they know what to do with.

For the last 10 years, people here have been predicting the death of bbing. Since I've been on this board there has never been a widespread majority of approval for ANY of the Mr. Olympias; from Coleman, Cutler, Heath, Rhoden and now Brandon. With the exception of Coleman, all of them have been tag with the "worse ever" label.  

Such a jaded group. Cedric may have been smooth, he doesn't have the luxury of just eating, sleeping and training and he has a full-time job with the military, but here he is considered fat.  

When I look at the top contenders for next year: Brandon, Phil, Ramy, Hadi, Bonac, Roelly, Rhoden(?)... I don't think anyone of these will ever meet the standards of GetBig. All these guys are already widely criticized and fail before they even started.

We should all be so fat (even by world class standards).

 

It was not sold out. Plenty of open seats.

Unless people purchase tickets but didn’t go.

[illuminati]

From the pics and videos online, I would have gone:
1. Choopan
2. Curry
3. Bonac
4. Dexter

212 looks like they got it right, but Henry out of the top 10 was ridiculous.

Classic looked like Breon got robbed. Kang could have been higher too.

On the live stream the lighting didn’t appear great they all looked
Flat & a bit soft as Compared to the Pics
The Best Lighting was for the 212 Prejudging.

From the pics I would’ve said Hadi.
Out of the Top 3 Any of them could’ve of won it.

[illuminati]

Rhoden must be totally pissed!  He would have picked up an easy 2nd Sandow this year if it wasn't for his legal situation.

Yes Very Likely He would’ve
That’s rough on him as he isn’t in jail
And not convicted.

[pellius]

Walter White posted a view from the stands -

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Edit -

Also Reddit Bodybuilding, one of the biggest and most positive boards there is though it was bad too, so it's not just Getbig -

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4syha/anyone_else_agree_the_announcer_and_commentators/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4olnq/the_camerawork_at_the_mr_o_was_a_mortifying/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4mla6/looking_absolutely_microsoft_paintd/  <------ Lol.

OK, but the facts speak otherwise. More participation and more money = growing.

But as much as so many here pooh-pooh modern bbing and saying it is dying, you're still here and you're still watching and following the sport, and will be for years to come -- complaining every step of the way.

Someone said that bb will be dead in five years. By dead, I assume "dead" meaning not only no more Mr. Olympia but no more bbing contests period. I'll make a friendly bet of $500 that not only will there still be bbing but the Mr. Olympia will still be going as strong as ever.

And if you think I'm bluffing, there is a member here that I made a similar long term bet with and came back years later to claim which of course he renege.

Any takers? 2014?

Yup, I didn't think so.

[pellius]

Walter White posted a view from the stands -

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Edit -

Also Reddit Bodybuilding, one of the biggest and most positive boards there is though it was bad too, so it's not just Getbig -

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4syha/anyone_else_agree_the_announcer_and_commentators/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4olnq/the_camerawork_at_the_mr_o_was_a_mortifying/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4mla6/looking_absolutely_microsoft_paintd/  <------ Lol.

In regard to those pics, it's a long show, at what point during the presentation was that taken?

I didn't bother to watch any of the amateur, fitness, physique, 212 lb, parts. I'm only watched the open which to me is the main event and real bbing aspect of the show and an indication
of the fan base. Bob Chic also took a pic during the main event and it showed a full house.

[Bevo]

Yes Very Likely He would’ve
That’s rough on him as he isn’t in jail
And not convicted.

Maybe he should sue for racism, might work during these times

[pellius]

Walter White posted a view from the stands -

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Edit -

Also Reddit Bodybuilding, one of the biggest and most positive boards there is though it was bad too, so it's not just Getbig -

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4syha/anyone_else_agree_the_announcer_and_commentators/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4olnq/the_camerawork_at_the_mr_o_was_a_mortifying/ .

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/d4mla6/looking_absolutely_microsoft_paintd/  <------ Lol.

Also, I just read the links. It says absolutely nothing about the popularity of modern-day
bbing. It complains about the camera work, about Bob's announcing, and about the art display of one of the posters.

But again, if you want to think of bbing as a dying sport, as participation, opportunities, money continue to increase, that's OK with me. I like hearing such arguments that differ from my own and see if I can counter them.

[ESFitness]

Keep your mouth shut convict. Speak when you’re spoken too. You couldn’t out train me if your life depended on it and I’m at least 20 years older than you. That’s not a guess it’s a fact. As for the other....

Hahaha look at the midget having a meltdown. lol 20yrs older than me and I can still choke you unconscious and pissing your pants.

[ProudVirgin69]

I think the increase in bodybuilding is largely due to the rising popularity of physique/classic contests, and less so the heavyweight bodybuilders.

[ESFitness]

You ever post the names of those pros you lead to a pro card?

Sure as fuck not on here with all the scumbags who read this shit. They'll end up getting fixed and harassed by socially inept incels and it'll come back to me posting names here just to "prove" something to someone who's opinion or approval means nothing to me.

[ESFitness]

I think the increase in bodybuilding is largely due to the rising popularity of physique/classic contests, and less so the heavyweight bodybuilders.

This x2. I recall back a handful of years training maybe a handful of bodybuilder-bodybuilders who would actually compete, to training 2-3 handfulls of men's physique guys who were eager to compete now that they didn't have to gorge themselves 24-7  and weigh as much as possible, and the possibility of turning pro, especially for women's classes, increased exponentially so it attracted a lot of "newbies" to training.