Author Topic: Blechman puts on offer for Flex Magazine??? (Read 21321 times)

abz · « **on:** June 14, 2006, 06:52:04 PM »

Word is it that Steve Blechman of Muscular Development is going to put an offer for Flex Magazine only - none of those other magazines - and that the offer would be looked at in a serious thought. Can you imagine Steve Blechman having both titles under his belt promoting bodybuilding. Wow.

Any more comments on this?

tom joad · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:58:34 PM »

that would make Blechman the 2nd most powerful person in the bodybuilding world . . . after 240 (of course)

240 is Back · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:58:50 PM »

LOL... awesome...

now, are guys like ronnie, dorian, jay, and others that only write for FLEX under contract now without an avenue to reach the fans?

240 is Back · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:59:36 PM »

Quote from: tom joad on June 14, 2006, 06:58:34 PM

that would make Blechman the 2nd most powerful person in the bodybuilding world . . . after 240 (of course)

What makes you think 240 isn't a Blechman alias, planted here to bring down the IFBB?

Would make some sense.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:02:22 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 06:59:36 PM

What makes you think 240 isn't a Blechman alias, planted here to bring down the IFBB?

Would make some sense.

Because you would have threatened to "rip my arm off and beat me with it" again if you were really blechman.

Manninen dude · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:05:26 PM »

Quote from: tom joad on June 14, 2006, 06:58:34 PM

. . after 240 (of course)

Heh heh

Manninen dude · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:10:45 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 06:59:36 PM

What makes you think 240 isn't a Blechman alias, planted here to bring down the IFBB?

Would make some sense.

240 is back,

Once we have finalized that Flex deal, we will certainly offer your a colums in MD and/or Flex.

240 is Back · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:22:38 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:02:22 PM

Because you would have threatened to "rip my arm off and beat me with it" again if you were really blechman.

If he had seen your arms, he would have threatened to beat you with spaghetti, a much thicker and sturdier weapon of choice.

Quote from: Manninen dude on June 14, 2006, 07:10:45 PM

Once we have finalized that Flex deal, we will certainly offer your a colums in MD and/or Flex.

Cool. I trust you'll need a new website too, right?

CQ · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:28:36 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:02:22 PM

Because you would have threatened to "rip my arm off and beat me with it" again if you were really blechman.

Feel free to share more details

Lift Studios · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:47:57 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 07:22:38 PM

If he had seen your arms, he would have threatened to beat you with spaghetti, a much thicker and sturdier weapon of choice.

Ha Ha.

Mr. Blechman eloquently informed me at the New York Pro, if I didn't put my "fucking arm down" he would "rip it off and beat me with it". Why? Because while in the pit photographing, FLEX Wheeler was behind me in the first row of seats photographing and my elbow was getting in his shots. Instead of asking me to move to the right or left Steve pulled a tough guy act. Flex didn't bother to mention anything either before Blechman had a meltdown. It was actually quite amusing to witness; ask Kevin Horton who witnessed it as well. So if you see an elbow in any of the MD New York Pro shots - it's yours truly.

There goes my chances of photographing any shows for FLEX if this Blechman purchase rumor comes true. DAMN IT!

240 is Back · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:50:55 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:47:57 PM

Kevin Horton who witnessed it as well.

Are the rumors true that Horton reeks of strawberry perfume?

240 is Back · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:51:55 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:47:57 PM

Mr. Blechman eloquently informed me at the New York Pro, if I didn't put my "fucking arm down" he would "rip it off and beat me with it".

boss blechman,

240 would like to work for you for free.

all i ask is that you finish what you started with lift.

that is all.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:53:28 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 07:50:55 PM

Are the rumors true that Horton reeks of strawberry perfume?

Wrong photographer/wrong magazine.

240 is Back · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:54:50 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:53:28 PM

Wrong photographer/wrong magazine.

i smell a bombshell hint about an MD photog with sugar in the tank.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:55:07 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 07:51:55 PM

boss blechman,

240 would like to work for you for free.

all i ask is that you finish what you started with lift.

that is all.

Come on Robbie - do you really want to become yet another person's "bitch" this week?

240 is Back · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:58:00 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 07:55:07 PM

Come on Robbie - do you really want to become yet another person's "bitch" this week?

I'm liking this side of you, lift!

How did you react to blechman? Did you employ the legendary 240/Coca-Cola move?

Tre · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2006, 07:59:23 PM »

I know some of you hate on Lift for other reasons, but you cannot down the guy for being out of shape.

It may not mean much to some of you, but he's definitely the most in-shape photographer/writer out there.

I'm striving to get back to that level, although I must admit, my obliques were never as sharp as his.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:01:25 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on June 14, 2006, 07:58:00 PM

I'm liking this side of you, lift!

How did you react to blechman? Did you employ the legendary 240/Coca-Cola move?

I laughed and said I'd like to see that.

While I'm not familiar with the "legendary 240/Coca-Cola move" - I can only assume this means calling one's legal team and asking legal advice, in which case... No, I did not.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:04:19 PM »

Quote from: Tre on June 14, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

I know some of you hate on Lift for other reasons, but you cannot down the guy for being out of shape.

It may not mean much to some of you, but he's definitely the most in-shape photographer/writer out there.

I'm striving to get back to that level, although I must admit, my obliques were never as sharp as his.

Thanks Tre but Ron Harris has me beat in the "in-shape" department and if you want to call what FLEX Wheeler does photography he has me beat as well.

240 is Back · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 08:01:25 PM

While I'm not familiar with the "legendary 240/Coca-Cola move" - I can only assume this means calling one's legal team and asking legal advice, in which case... No, I did not.

nah, the coke move is a little more sugary. You trip and spill your coke on the camera/fannypack/girlfriend/car/face of a person who you would like to entice into swinging upon you.

You apologize profusely, then give them a nice wink as the crowd gathers.

Hothead swings, you clean up, and he gets carted off in bracelets.

Sure, kind of a bitch move, but it beats a night in the Graybar Hotel!

Hedgehog · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:41:49 PM »

Quote from: Tre on June 14, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

I know some of you hate on Lift for other reasons, but you cannot down the guy for being out of shape.

It may not mean much to some of you, but he's definitely the most in-shape photographer/writer out there.

I'm striving to get back to that level, although I must admit, my obliques were never as sharp as his.

Gotta mention that guy Ron Harris.

No, not the porn site RonHarris.com Ron Harris.

But the BB writer Ron Harris. He's in pretty good shape.

YIP
Zack

onlyme · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:53:00 PM »

Quote from: Tre on June 14, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

I know some of you hate on Lift for other reasons, but you cannot down the guy for being out of shape.

It may not mean much to some of you, but he's definitely the most in-shape photographer/writer out there.

I'm striving to get back to that level, although I must admit, my obliques were never as sharp as his.

Well I don't know about that. I was just with David Paul and he is in awesome shape. So maybe Issac is in 3rd place. Which we all know is okay.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2006, 09:03:13 PM »

Quote from: onlyme on June 14, 2006, 08:53:00 PM

I was just with David Paul and he is in awesome shape.

We accept you for who you are and whatever lifestyle you choose Kieth.

3rd place schmoe. WOO WOOO

onlyme · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2006, 09:29:55 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on June 14, 2006, 09:03:13 PM

We accept you for who you are and whatever lifestyle you choose Kieth.

3rd place schmoe. WOO WOOO

Issac I don't consider you a schmoe. I want to know what Kevin is going to do if Blechman buys Flex. WHo willhe shoot for. Since they will be a huge supporter of the PDI. And he has swore never to shoot a PDI event or competitor.

dodger · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:37:10 PM »

Quote from: Tre on June 14, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

I know some of you hate on Lift for other reasons, but you cannot down the guy for being out of shape.

It may not mean much to some of you, but he's definitely the most in-shape photographer/writer out there.

I'm striving to get back to that level, although I must admit, my obliques were never as sharp as his.

Are u kiddin me?Did u forget about DAVID PAUL?I'm gonna have to agree 1000% with onlym on that one.Not that i have anything against other photographers