Author Topic: Tribute to the Legendary Gary Strydom (Read 138185 times)

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #50 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:48:17 PM »

Strydom would have look way cooler and much better with a shaved head. Probably can't do it now because of the bad plug job. Joe Rogan says this about himself.

Benoitlapierre · « **Reply #51 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:23:14 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on October 20, 2011, 11:27:54 AM

Excellent physique from the front for sure. But Isn't he rumored to be into Asian tranny's?

asian tranny are so much fun

Brocty · « **Reply #52 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:34:04 PM »

Quote from: no one on October 20, 2011, 12:00:04 PM

and dont think for a minute i couldnt rival strydom for size and shape had i had it in my mind.

PORKY · « **Reply #53 on:** October 21, 2011, 01:19:47 AM »

Gary's a cool dude. Met him personally and still keep in touch. Never a snob that's for sure. Having said that, he may not have the best back out there but heck, he's still one of the all time greats that has numerous titles under his belt. Besides how many can look as good as him at his age now(52?)

DK II · « **Reply #54 on:** October 21, 2011, 01:28:01 AM »

Quote from: Schmoff on October 20, 2011, 11:57:31 AM

the same league

impressive V-taper.

PORKY · « **Reply #55 on:** October 21, 2011, 01:29:11 AM »

Back shot of Gary.

Meso_z · « **Reply #56 on:** October 21, 2011, 01:29:16 AM »

Who the fuck needs a back anyway...arms, delts, chest and abs are all you need.

DK II · « **Reply #57 on:** October 21, 2011, 01:32:49 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on October 21, 2011, 01:29:16 AM

Who the fuck needs a back anyway...arms, delts, chest and abs are all you need.

LOL, we call these guys "disco-pumper" in Germany.

Parker · « **Reply #58 on:** October 21, 2011, 02:33:43 AM »

Quote from: PORKY on October 21, 2011, 01:29:11 AM

Back shot of Gary.

The back of that legends are made of...

PORKY · « **Reply #59 on:** October 21, 2011, 02:37:15 AM »

WIll wait and see what Gary has to say to everyone once he gets here

Parker · « **Reply #60 on:** October 21, 2011, 02:56:40 AM »

Quote from: PORKY on October 21, 2011, 02:37:15 AM

WIll wait and see what Gary has to say to everyone once he gets here

I'd put Porter Cottrell, John Sherman, Mike Francois, and Sonny Schmidt ahead of Gary Strydom.

asiansensation · « **Reply #61 on:** October 21, 2011, 03:04:14 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 21, 2011, 02:56:40 AM

I'd put Porter Cottrell, John Sherman, Mike Francois, and Sonny Schmidt ahead of Gary Strydom.

But do they have more TITLES than the legendary Gary?? ::)Add all the titles among them and i am quite sure its LESS than 9. I dont care if you have the most perfect physique in the world , what matters to me is your bloody achievement. I hope you get it :DAgain i still luv ya.

asiansensation · « **Reply #62 on:** October 21, 2011, 03:08:32 AM »

Quote from: PORKY on October 21, 2011, 02:37:15 AM

WIll wait and see what Gary has to say to everyone once he gets here

Gary doesnt need to come here. He couldnt care less coz he has nothing more to prove. A bodybuilder with great achievement (9 pro titles), took 15 years off from competition and came back looking maybe even better than before at the age of 46. How many of us can do that?!

P/S: Everyone can talk but doing and achieving it is a whole different story. That make you a WINNER

Parker · « **Reply #63 on:** October 21, 2011, 03:20:15 AM »

Quote from: asiansensation on October 21, 2011, 03:04:14 AM

But do they have more TITLES than the legendary Gary?? ::)Add all the titles among them and i am quite sure its LESS than 9. I dont care if you have the most perfect physique in the world , what matters to me is your bloody achievement. I hope you get it :DAgain i still luv ya.

WBF titles don't count, just like your title doesn't count.
Furthermore, many people have more titles than Shawn Ray, would rank Strydom above Shawn Ray?
Or how about Aaron Baker, who was far more complete than Gary, but got shafted due to his affiliation with WBF? Or how about Paul Dillett? Or even Victor Richards who never competed, but every year there is about 5 threads started about Victor. And Mike Francois beat Nasser and Sherman at the 94 NOC, and he beat Flex at the 95 Arnold, one thing that Gary could never do.
I could go on, but Gary is nothing more than a footnote in bbing history, not great, not legendary, just a footnote...

asiansensation · « **Reply #64 on:** October 21, 2011, 03:34:06 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 21, 2011, 03:20:15 AM

WBF titles don't count, just like your title doesn't count.
Furthermore, many people have more titles than Shawn Ray, would rank Strydom above Shawn Ray?
Or how about Aaron Baker, who was far more complete than Gary, but got shafted due to his affiliation with WBF? Or how about Paul Dillett? Or even Victor Richards who never competed, but every year there is about 5 threads started about Victor. And Mike Francois beat Nasser and Sherman at the 94 NOC, and he beat Flex at the 95 Arnold, one thing that Gary could never do.
I could go on, but Gary is nothing more than a footnote in bbing history, not great, not legendary, just a footnote...

You meltdown again my friend. I have achieved what i wanted.

Parker · « **Reply #65 on:** October 21, 2011, 04:17:31 AM »

Quote from: asiansensation on October 21, 2011, 03:34:06 AM

You meltdown again my friend. I have achieved what i wanted.

No, it's not a meltdown. It's called stating facts. You couldn't hack it in the IFBB, it's well known. Admit it, it's cool. For the record, I think you are more complete than Strydom. From top to bottom, front and back.
A meltdown is when people get angry. I'm not angry, just stop trying to pimp somebody up, that was nothing more than a footnote.

Jaime · « **Reply #66 on:** October 21, 2011, 05:47:12 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 21, 2011, 04:17:31 AM

No, it's not a meltdown. It's called stating facts. You couldn't hack it in the IFBB, it's well known. Admit it, it's cool. For the record, I think you are more complete than Strydom. From top to bottom, front and back.
A meltdown is when people get angry. I'm not angry, just stop trying to pimp somebody up, that was nothing more than a footnote.

Stop being an asshole Parker. Wong looks better than 99% of pros.

Parker · « **Reply #67 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:11:05 AM »

Quote from: Jaime on October 21, 2011, 05:47:12 AM

Stop being an asshole Parker. Wong looks better than 99% of pros.

You mean the bottom 99% I agree.
I said he looks better than Strydom...

no one · « **Reply #68 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:20:32 AM »

Quote from: Brocty on October 20, 2011, 10:34:04 PM

maybe your reading comprehension isn't up to par 'gaycity'

lemme help you.

SIZE AND SHAPE, BITCH.

hth

wes · « **Reply #69 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:23:19 AM »

I always like Garys physique but I think my man Jeff King would have buried him if circumstances were different back in the day for Jeff.

Jaime · « **Reply #70 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:23:55 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 21, 2011, 08:11:05 AM

You mean the bottom 99% I agree.
I said he looks better than Strydom...

Better shape and structure than Jay, Phil et cetera...imao

_bruce_ · « **Reply #71 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:25:50 AM »

Legendary arms and shoulders... he was gifted.

Parker · « **Reply #72 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:32:26 AM »

Quote from: Jaime on October 21, 2011, 08:23:55 AM

Better shape and structure than Jay, Phil et cetera...imao

Ill give him jay, but Phil has a better structure and shape, and when he was 215-220, back in 2006, he really impressed me.

What truly is disappointing about Gary is his total lack of completeness from the rear. Especially in the time of Lee Haney, Mike Christian, Lee Labrada, Gaspari, etc...those dudes were always on point.

Bertil Fox and Gary were only good from the front, from the back they showed what they really were...
And of course Fox, was more "legendary" that Gary in terms of physique but at least Gary didn't commit murder and wasn't a asshole woman beater. Advantage, Gary Strydom.

Jaime · « **Reply #73 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:40:32 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 21, 2011, 08:32:26 AM

Ill give him jay, but Phil has a better structure and shape, and when he was 215-220, back in 2006, he really impressed me.

What truly is disappointing about Gary is his total lack of completeness from the rear. Especially in the time of Lee Haney, Mike Christian, Lee Labrada, Gaspari, etc...those dudes were always on point.

Bertil Fox and Gary were only good from the front, from the back they showed what they really were...
And of course Fox, was more "legendary" that Gary in terms of physique but at least Gary didn't commit murder and wasn't a asshole woman beater. Advantage, Gary Strydom.

Phils lines just seem odd to me nearly aesthetic but really bad balance, jay is an abomination. Gary's back was terrible, just one of those things i guess.

BigAnt · « **Reply #74 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:45:58 AM »

I spoke to Gary back stage at the 2007 NPC Nationals, looked very healthy and was huge, a super nice guy...don't think his back was weak, just did not know how to "pull" his lats out...posing...