The curl contest was just a lark because they were holding it at his gym. OK, I'll give you a moment of fun to inspire on your training. But now that it's going to be a whole life and a way to finally obtain redemption, it is pathetic. No one cares about something like that. Doing well even in a local bodybuilding show is infinitely more impressive. Same with a local power lifting meet where you actually do squat, bench and deadlift. Single rep curl is worse than an arm wrestling meet. The competition pool is very very small, almost no one is in the pool of competitors. Only place it might get some attention would be if they brought back the old Gong Show.
Imagine telling a group at a party or function what a curling competition is
"Well we have the weight lifting bar thats curly"
"Is that why they call it curling?"
"No, its because I pick it up so my hands face this way (demonstrates after putting down his 5 plates of buffet) and then I curl it up to my chin"
"Is that it?"
"Well so I dont cheat I have to have my back against the wall and my legs extended like this" (again demonstrates while other party guests look on confused)
"Why would you cheat?"
"I wouldnt ever cheat, Im a man of honour, I also curled 150lbs"
"Is that good?"
At this point the group has dwindled to one as people pretended to see someone they knew at the other side of the room and made their excuses and left.
"Good, its world class, look at my arm"
The last person then smiles and backs away as hanky replenishes his plates with shrimp wrapped bacon and sausages and gravy
