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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Lee_a_priest on July 30, 2006, 09:03:04 PM
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Attention IFBB and fellow Bodybuilding fans....I want
to make an announcement that may be of interest to
all.
As you all know, I have stated I WILL be competing in
this year's Mr. Olympia contest, no ifs ans, or buts.
So, that being said, I would like for everyone to know
that any prize money I receive will go to establishing
the LEE PRIEST FOUNDATION. That's right, 100% of the
prize money I win will be used to start this
FOUNDATION. In addition, any guest appearence earnings
will also be contributed to the FOUNDATION.
This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few. It is my belief that BB'ing has taken a
wrong turn for both the fans and the athletes. It is
my hope to take BB'ing to a new level for the
betterment of everyone involved. This is a sport of
comradery or at least should be. I have been a IFBB
PRO now for 12 years and I have seen the degradation
of the sport before my eyes, I am sad to say.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans that have made it possible for me to compete. It
is time to give something back and to make things
better for all.
Lee Priest
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Bravo.
Very classy move. Nice to see a bodybuilder take the lead and do something positive and unselfish.
This September/October's events have just become a lot more interesting.
How can the IFBB suspend a very popular guy who wants to basically compete for free, who wants to use prize money to improve conditions in the sport, and who has one of the top physiques in the world?
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Attention IFBB and fellow Bodybuilding fans....I want
to make an announcement that may be of interest to
all.
As you all know, I have stated I WILL be competing in
this year's Mr. Olympia contest, no ifs ans, or buts.
So, that being said, I would like for everyone to know
that any prize money I receive will go to establishing
the LEE PRIEST FOUNDATION. That's right, 100% of the
prize money I win will be used to start this
FOUNDATION. In addition, any guest appearence earnings
will also be contributed to the FOUNDATION.
This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few. It is my belief that BB'ing has taken a
wrong turn for both the fans and the athletes. It is
my hope to take BB'ing to a new level for the
betterment of everyone involved. This is a sport of
comradery or at least should be. I have been a IFBB
PRO now for 12 years and I have seen the degradation
of the sport before my eyes, I am sad to say.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans that have made it possible for me to compete. It
is time to give something back and to make things
better for all.
Lee Priest
Will that be after or before you sue Weider?
But its good to know that even lower then top10 will be paid this Olympia :P:D
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Interesting announcement, a bit general though. Are you talking about paying for accomodation/travel/etc for competitors who are burning through the money for a poor placing?
Obviously some people are going to make the joke that you're setting up a foundation to pay for guys gear so lets get that out now. "HAHA"
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Yes Lee, but what does it mean?
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Mr. GetBig should do the same thing.
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Mr. GetBig should do the same thing.
If the man who wins chooses to donate some of his winnings, that would be awesome!
This is strange - seeing a little unselfishness in BBing.
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This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few.
what's that mean?
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what's that mean?
He's going to host fitness chick parties.
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Attention IFBB and fellow Bodybuilding fans....I want
to make an announcement that may be of interest to
all.
As you all know, I have stated I WILL be competing in
this year's Mr. Olympia contest, no ifs ans, or buts.
So, that being said, I would like for everyone to know
that any prize money I receive will go to establishing
the LEE PRIEST FOUNDATION. That's right, 100% of the
prize money I win will be used to start this
FOUNDATION. In addition, any guest appearence earnings
will also be contributed to the FOUNDATION.
This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few. It is my belief that BB'ing has taken a
wrong turn for both the fans and the athletes. It is
my hope to take BB'ing to a new level for the
betterment of everyone involved. This is a sport of
comradery or at least should be. I have been a IFBB
PRO now for 12 years and I have seen the degradation
of the sport before my eyes, I am sad to say.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans that have made it possible for me to compete. It
is time to give something back and to make things
better for all.
Lee Priest
Great idea. I have my own opinions on why bodybuilding has taken a wrong turn, can you tell me what your opinions are on this...where do you think it went wrong?
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Nice. Perhaps the $ can go toward helping some afford insurance, or better yet - financial planning - as most BBers have a high school education.
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Well I will tell you one thing, this is awesome. What this does is put pressure on the IFBB for sure. If they don't let Lee compete, with him making it public like he has, he will donate everything he makes to a charitable foundation which is being setup to help BB's and others within the industry this will make the IFBB appear not to support the members at all. Here is a chance for other IFBB pros to have an organization specially established to help them during hard times (since the IFBB has not done this, why not) and if the IFBB won't let Lee compete and take his placings and donate them to this cause it will make them look real bad. Good job Lee. What a way to stick it to them. I like it.
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This is great and all but there is much more involved in setting up a "foundation" then just posting it on a message board.
Will the "foundation" help bodybuilder's pay their back taxes or what will you be "giving back"?
Sounds like a desperate PR stunt before going on PBW.
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Did I miss something? Lee out of the PDI?
The Beef
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Did I miss something? Lee out of the PDI?
The Beef
No no...Lee is in the PDI,sue's Weider and then he will go on winning the Mr.O and donate everything to a charity that will be controled by him.....sounds like a plan to me! ::)
Lee sounds smarter everytime he posts! ::)
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How about kicking some of that Chedda to the "Retired Pro's Accounts" :-*
Thanks Lee, look forward to a Pie of the Action! ;)
Ah,............And if you dont place in the money, can we assume the Minimum $4,000 Grand for Qualifying and Competing will be the start of this new ah..........Foundation?
Please explain when this Account be "Tapped" into and what has to happen to get some $$$$$$ from it.
S. Ray
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potential for poor publicity for the IFBB....
the blue suits think about it for a minute...
see you at the Mr O Lee!
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Meaning: No NOC!!!!
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How about kicking some of that Chedda to the "Retired Pro's Accounts" :-*
Thanks Lee, look forward to a Pie of the Action! ;)
Ah,............And if you dont place in the money, can we assume the Minimum $4,000 Grand for Qualifying and Competing will be the start of this new ah..........Foundation?
Please explain when this Account be "Tapped" into and what has to happen to get some $$$$$$ from it.
S. Ray
Oh look, big mans talking now.
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You betta recognize! ;D
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You betta recognize! ;D
Are you talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger?
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Class move Lee. And yes this puts pressure on the IFBB. Hopefully that won't effect your placings.
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Personally I think the Lee Priest Foundation to raise money for terminally ill children would be a better way to go. Hard for the IFBB to take money away from a dying child, but not so hard to take money away from their own.
Special "Hire a Webguy to do your Website and a PRguy to do your PR" Ed
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Lee Priest is suffering from delusions of grandeur. The only foundation required for bodybuilding is copious amounts of juice from an early age. Bodybuilding is not a sport and he is not an athlete.
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This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans or all.
This is the part that I'm interested in. If you say 'foundation' do mean a foundation that is 'tax-free?' If so, there has to to be an altruistic component to your giving back -ie. bb'ing and those with special needs, etc. Wondering if you can, at this point, flesh it out for us. Good on you for this move.
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Good luck with that Lee. I don't know anyone who would be willing to give up their winnings for anything. Very nice move and I hope you can compete. ;)
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Interesting announcement, a bit general though. Are you talking about paying for accomodation/travel/etc for competitors who are burning through the money for a poor placing?
Obviously some people are going to make the joke that you're setting up a foundation to pay for guys gear so lets get that out now. "HAHA"
Yes that is true or family memebers to attend who can't afford it.No momney will be used for gear a contract will be signed for that and if used the money will be payed back to the foundation cash might not even be exchanged the needs will be met of what they need without us having to hand that person cash..Also the money will also be used for schools or kids who are interested in sports but just can't afford uniforms or training gear for thier choosen sport.More detials will be given later.
Lee
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This is great and all but there is much more involved in setting up a "foundation" then just posting it on a message board.
Will the "foundation" help bodybuilder's pay their back taxes or what will you be "giving back"?
Sounds like a desperate PR stunt before going on PBW.
Isaac i have heard your comments about me.Becareful very careful.
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No no...Lee is in the PDI,sue's Weider and then he will go on winning the Mr.O and donate everything to a charity that will be controled by him.....sounds like a plan to me! ::)
Lee sounds smarter everytime he posts! ::)
Contorled by me and a board of directors.
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How about kicking some of that Chedda to the "Retired Pro's Accounts" :-*
Thanks Lee, look forward to a Pie of the Action! ;)
Ah,............And if you dont place in the money, can we assume the Minimum $4,000 Grand for Qualifying and Competing will be the start of this new ah..........Foundation?
Please explain when this Account be "Tapped" into and what has to happen to get some $$$$$$ from it.
S. Ray
Yes Shawn even the 4,000 would go to it.The details will be given shortly.Yes it could be used for retired pros needing help to get on thier feet or go back to school.Just like the make a wish fouindation cases will come in and the board will voted on which case needs help.Plus Shawn your not doing to bad to ned help YET :)
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So you are going to give the money you earn at the Mr O to the foundation? Awesome! 1,000 bucks!!!
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Personally I think the Lee Priest Foundation to raise money for terminally ill children would be a better way to go. Hard for the IFBB to take money away from a dying child, but not so hard to take money away from their own.
Special "Hire a Webguy to do your Website and a PRguy to do your PR" Ed
yes Ed like i said it will not only be for BB but for others as well.But it will start with the BB and go fromn there.This is just a general statement for now.More will be given later.
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So you are going to give the money you earn at the Mr O to the foundation? Awesome! 1,000 bucks!!!
Yes and any guest apperance i do from that point on the money will go to it.Yes the promoter will pay hotel and food etc.But the guest posing fee will go to the foundation.
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this is very nice but how do you intend to put food on your own table lee?
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this is very nice but how do you intend to put food on your own table lee?
with a ladder, like he always does ;D
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So basically Lee will be starting this foundation off with $4K..
I am a fan of Lee's and he can come in the best shape of his life but do you think the IFBB will actually place him in the "True" money spots after competing in the NOC?
Let's be real folks
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So basically Lee will be starting this foundation off with $4K..
I am a fan of Lee's and he can come in the best shape of his life but do you think the IFBB will actually place him in the "True" money spots after competing in the NOC?
Let's be real folks
I don’t think they will let him compete
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this is very nice but how do you intend to put food on your own table lee?
I have other sources of income.My prize money has always just been play money.I have a roof over my head ,food on the table i don't need lots of money to be happy when i can be happy by making others happy.
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Attention IFBB and fellow Bodybuilding fans....I want
to make an announcement that may be of interest to
all.
As you all know, I have stated I WILL be competing in
this year's Mr. Olympia contest, no ifs ans, or buts.
So, that being said, I would like for everyone to know
that any prize money I receive will go to establishing
the LEE PRIEST FOUNDATION. That's right, 100% of the
prize money I win will be used to start this
FOUNDATION. In addition, any guest appearence earnings
will also be contributed to the FOUNDATION.
This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few. It is my belief that BB'ing has taken a
wrong turn for both the fans and the athletes. It is
my hope to take BB'ing to a new level for the
betterment of everyone involved. This is a sport of
comradery or at least should be. I have been a IFBB
PRO now for 12 years and I have seen the degradation
of the sport before my eyes, I am sad to say.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans that have made it possible for me to compete. It
is time to give something back and to make things
better for all.
Lee Priest
my hat goes off! 8)
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Sounds like a very noble cause :)
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Isaac i have heard your comments about me.Becareful very careful.
Lee, ever notice Issac is always right there to go after anyone invloved in PDI????
Makes you wonder....
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I have other sources of income.My prize money has always just been play money.I have a roof over my head ,food on the table i don't need lots of money to be happy when i can be happy by making others happy.
why cant you donate some of that money to "getbig members in need" because life get hard sometime :'(
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Lee, ever notice Issac is always right there to go after anyone invloved in PDI????
Makes you wonder....
wb rhino, vinny sure did pwned you last week. you feeling okay today :)
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Will that be after or before you sue Weider?
But its good to know that even lower then top10 will be paid this Olympia :P:D
UNLESS you ARE SLLOOWW, Weider is only a name and does not own the Olympia, AMI (for now) does.
IFBB Housewife or IFBB idiot who lives in the 1980's...?
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You betta recognize! ;D
Shawn,
Enough of the Religious crap or holier than though attitude you portray. Be humble, you make a living and made a living off of working out and using performance enhancing drugs, not exactly the biggest contribution to society or healing the world's wounds now, is it?
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Shawn,
Enough of the Religious crap or holier than though attitude you portray. Be humble, you make a living and made a living off of working out and using performance enhancing drugs, not exactly the biggest contribution to society or healing the world's wounds now, is it?
who are you again?
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why cant you donate some of that money to "getbig members in need" because life get hard sometime :'(
Is that a request for a cash injection for your stalking 240 foundation?
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Is that a request for a cash injection for your stalking 240 foundation?
yes it is :)
240 is my hero
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yes it is :)
240 is my hero
Oh, in that case, you could probably apply for some sort of tax exempt status. ;D
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According to the logic of the PDI supporters here (I'm looking at you, 240!), if Lee really wants to support the struggling bodybuilders, he should donate his Olympia prize money to the PDI itself.
But I guess that would make it more rather than less likely that the IFBB will enforce the terms of its contract with Lee and bar him from competing after he does the NOC... :-\
Politics makes my head hurt. I'm going to have a protein shake and take a nap.
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Lee, ever notice Issac is always right there to go after anyone invloved in PDI????
Makes you wonder....
Jack don't you have someone else to rat out so you can make yourself look better?
If Bob C. put this same announcement up with such vagueness you guys would be all over his ass but since it's Lee trying to give the IFBB the finger again, everyone his singing his praises.
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If Bob C. put this same announcement up with such vagueness you guys would be all over his ass but since it's Lee trying to give the IFBB the finger again, everyone his singing his praises.
I can just picture it... :)
posted by Chick:
Guess what, gang? I've decided to establish a pediatric AIDS hospice for underprivileged kids in the greater Los Angeles area. If you'd like to help out by contributing books or toys, send me a PM.
posted by 240 is Back:
So I guess sick kids who don't live in the "Entertainment Capital of the World" can just die in the gutter, is that it? What's the matter? Did the Weiders threaten to revoke your Official Lackey status? Or did you not want to risk being out of town if the casting agent for "Malcolm in the Middle" called again?
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I hope you are going to do the right thing Lee and not promote guts,GH,Insulin and all the Nubain one can eat.
Clean up bodybuilding. It needs it.
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RHino the Clown, get a Job already! >:(
Religious Crap DKnob? ???
Get a sence of Humor or go play on the freeway already! ;D
Lee, it is a noble thought you have here and I bet it would serve great justice if you could find Specific Cases where you can contibute your Prize Money to make a significant difference.
As of now, the Foundation bit is too vague to be taken serious, the withdrawl part sounds even more vague (School Uniforms, Fans who cannot oafford to attend)
Be specific about where the money goes and to whom and what for.
There doesn't need to be an account set up, just make your contribution and chronical it.
Certainly, someone will benefit no matter how much you contribute. The "Idea" is what hopefully would catch on. ;D
Sadly, however, in this industry, there will be cases where it the money could be used to make a dent, relating to other Pro's in need, history bears this out.
Becareful though young man, your career is not just getting started, you need to plan for your future as well. It is not like you have an NFL Contract with Guarantees and Incentives!
Helping others is what we all should do. I suggest you start with One person at a time, this is where your contibutions will flourish!
Keep us posted on the details, you never know when someone else might step in to match your contribution and the cause goes from Smoke to a roaring Inferno! :o
Peace,
S. Ray
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A foundation that is essentially in some way or another endorsing drug use is kind of ah... questionable.
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who are you again?
Someone who has been on the industry side of this for 10 plus years. Someone who knows the in and outs of the industry.
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Jack don't you have someone else to rat out so you can make yourself look better?
If Bob C. put this same announcement up with such vagueness you guys would be all over his ass but since it's Lee trying to give the IFBB the finger again, everyone his singing his praises.
Issac, keep your nose out of my business. As usuall, you are speaking out of turn. Nice try though, always trying to get any chance at making me look bad.
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Someone who has been on the industry side of this for 10 plus years. Someone who knows the in and outs of the industry.
ummmmm okay
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RHino the Clown, get a Job already! >:(
Religious Crap DKnob? ???
Get a sence of Humor or go play on the freeway already! ;D
Lee, it is a noble thought you have here and I bet it would serve great justice if you could find Specific Cases where you can contibute your Prize Money to make a significant difference.
As of now, the Foundation bit is too vague to be taken serious, the withdrawl part sounds even more vague (School Uniforms, Fans who cannot oafford to attend)
Be specific about where the money goes and to whom and what for.
There doesn't need to be an account set up, just make your contribution and chronical it.
Certainly, someone will benefit no matter how much you contribute. The "Idea" is what hopefully would catch on. ;D
Sadly, however, in this industry, there will be cases where it the money could be used to make a dent, relating to other Pro's in need, history bears this out.
Becareful though young man, your career is not just getting started, you need to plan for your future as well. It is not like you have an NFL Contract with Guarantees and Incentives!
Helping others is what we all should do. I suggest you start with One person at a time, this is where your contibutions will flourish!
Keep us posted on the details, you never know when someone else might step in to match your contribution and the cause goes from Smoke to a roaring Inferno! :o
Peace,
S. Ray
"Rhino the Clown get a job already"????
Ummmm, okay.......
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Issac, keep your nose out of my business. As usuall, you are speaking out of turn. Nice try though, always trying to get any chance at making me look bad.
Its because you went with 240 for your site :)
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RHino the Clown, get a Job already! >:(
Religious Crap DKnob? ???
Get a sence of Humor or go play on the freeway already! ;D
Lee, it is a noble thought you have here and I bet it would serve great justice if you could find Specific Cases where you can contibute your Prize Money to make a significant difference.
As of now, the Foundation bit is too vague to be taken serious, the withdrawl part sounds even more vague (School Uniforms, Fans who cannot oafford to attend)
Be specific about where the money goes and to whom and what for.
There doesn't need to be an account set up, just make your contribution and chronical it.
Certainly, someone will benefit no matter how much you contribute. The "Idea" is what hopefully would catch on. ;D
Sadly, however, in this industry, there will be cases where it the money could be used to make a dent, relating to other Pro's in need, history bears this out.
Becareful though young man, your career is not just getting started, you need to plan for your future as well. It is not like you have an NFL Contract with Guarantees and Incentives!
Helping others is what we all should do. I suggest you start with One person at a time, this is where your contibutions will flourish!
Keep us posted on the details, you never know when someone else might step in to match your contribution and the cause goes from Smoke to a roaring Inferno! :o
Peace,
S. Ray
maybe rhino is a non believer in working
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maybe rhino is a non believer in working
he works your wife's ass every night.
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Haha yes he does.
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he works your wife's ass every night.
are you sure about this sarcasm??? How do you know that?
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he works your wife's ass every night.
thats strange because my wife died many years ago
how about you work that 25% bf off your fat body
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he works your wife's ass every night.
Nice, moster nice.....
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thats strange because my wife died many years ago
how about you work that 25% bf off your fat body
That would'nt stop me.........
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are you sure about this sarcasm??? How do you know that?
it's on video.
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thats strange because my wife died many years ago
how about you work that 25% bf off your fat body
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Its because you went with 240 for your site :)
Yeah, I get it, also, he is up the IFbb/npc's ass....
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Issac, keep your nose out of my business. As usuall, you are speaking out of turn. Nice try though, always trying to get any chance at making me look bad.
What business is that Jack? One minute you want to be my buddy the next you're all pissed off because I call you on your bullshit. You calling Vinnie out on here was a dick move. You kissing Lee's ass is sad. We know you hate the IFBB/NPC, get over it already.
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What business is that Jack? One minute you want to be my buddy the next you're all pissed off because I call you on your bullshit. You calling Vinnie out on here was a dick move. You kissing Lee's ass is sad. We know you hate the IFBB/NPC, get over it already.
I don't know why you are hating on Lee's idea tought
seems like a pretty generous move from lee ???
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I don't know why you are hating on Lee's idea tought
seems like a pretty generous move from lee ???
because his owners at the IFBB don't have their hands in it.
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because his owners at the IFBB don't have their hands in it.
;D
Lift, speak on this seriously
Lee wants to help the other pro bbers with NOTHING in return, then you say that is a move against the IFBB ?
Is doing THEIR JOB a move against them ? :)
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;D
Lift, speak on this seriously
Lee wants to help the other pro bbers with NOTHING in return, then you say that is a move against the IFBB ?
Is doing THEIR JOB a move against them ? :)
ANYTHING that these pros do on their own is seen as a threat, the IFBB treats these guys like cattle and they just sit back and accept it because 99 percent of them don't have any other skills but lifting weights, Lee obviously has other avenues of making money and it threatens the IFBB heirarchy.
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ANYTHING that these pros do on their own is seen as a threat, the IFBB treats these guys like cattle and they just sit back and accept it because 99 percent of them don't have any other skills but lifting weights, Lee obviously has other avenues of making money and it threatens the IFBB heirarchy.
There is no threat, it's all talk until something happens. If it takes place cool and I applaud his efforts, whatever those may be. The announcement gave no details and said nothing more then I want to start a foundation. You're all hugging his nuts because he makes an announcement? Okay great, but like I said if Bob Chic or Shawn Ray posted that exact same message you would all be bashing them.
Just what will the "foundation" help with bodybuilders? Chris Cormier's hospital bills? What? Seriously the announcement does nothing but stir up shit for Lee to attempt to do the Olympia. Lee knows the rules, he competes in the NOC he will be suspended.
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There is no threat, it's all talk until something happens. If it takes place cool and I applaud his efforts, whatever thos may be. The announcement gave no details and said nothing more then I want to start a foundation. You're all hugging his nuts because he makes an announcement? Okay great, but like I said if Bob Chic or Shawn Ray posted that exact same message you would all be bashing them.
Just what will the "foundation" help with bodybuilders? Chris Cormier's hospital bills? What? Seriously the announcement does nothing but stir up shit for Lee to attempt to do the Olympia. Lee knows the rules, he competes in the NOC he will be suspended.
No if Bob said the same thing it would be great
And shawn would never say something like this cause he only care about himself
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There is no threat, it's all talk until something happens. If it takes place cool and I applaud his efforts, whatever those may be. The announcement gave no details and said nothing more then I want to start a foundation. You're all hugging his nuts because he makes an announcement? Okay great, but like I said if Bob Chic or Shawn Ray posted that exact same message you would all be bashing them.
Just what will the "foundation" help with bodybuilders? Chris Cormier's hospital bills? What? Seriously the announcement does nothing but stir up shit for Lee to attempt to do the Olympia. Lee knows the rules, he competes in the NOC he will be suspended.
bullshit, i've never had anything but positive things to say about Bob or Shawn doing charity events for kids, i've ragged on all three of them in a joking way but what these guys do for kids is awesome if the money goes where it is supposed to.
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bullshit, i've never had anything but positive things to say about Bob or Shawn doing charity events for kids, i've ragged on all three of them in a joking way but what these guys do for kids is awesome if the money goes where it is supposed to.
We are talking about shawn ray here.....
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We are talking about shawn ray here.....
even Shawn wouldn't do something that low, plus there's too many other people looking at where the money goes than just him.
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yeah you are right on that one
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Y'all can bust on Shawn all you want, but even forgetting about his contest career, he has ACTUAL accomplishments that have helped BB/BB'ers:
1. His muscle camps
2. His golf tournaments
3. His Colorado bb contests.
Of course all these ventures put, or have the potential to put, $$$ and/or good publicity, into Shawn's pockets, but so what? IMO, Shawn is 1 of the best examples of post-competitive career success. Unlike say Vince Taylor who at age 49 is going around nearly begging, in print, for an endorsement contract.
Lee, in all seriousness, I hope you will be as organized + business-like as Shawn.
EFFECTIVE charities need to be run as efficiently as a business.
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Unlike say Vince Taylor who at age 49 is going around nearly begging, in print, for an endorsement contract.
There's always gay-for-pay - the bodybuilder's 401K.
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I love to rag on Bob and Shawn, but I give them props when they do something that 'gives back'. I sure wish the IFBB would join the the heart or cancer charities.
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Y'all can bust on Shawn all you want, but even forgetting about his contest career, he has ACTUAL accomplishments that have helped BB/BB'ers:
1. His muscle camps
2. His golf tournaments
3. His Colorado bb contests.
Of course all these ventures put, or have the potential to put, $$$ and/or good publicity, into Shawn's pockets, but so what? IMO, Shawn is 1 of the best examples of post-competitive career success. Unlike say Vince Taylor who at age 49 is going around nearly begging, in print, for an endorsement contract.
Lee, in all seriousness, I hope you will be as organized + business-like as Shawn.
EFFECTIVE charities need to be run as efficiently as a business.
hi shawn
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What exactly goes on in a "muscle camp" anyway? :-\
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What exactly goes on in a "muscle camp" anyway? :-\
Its a nicer word for "fat" camp. Sarcasm went to one every summer when he was younger.
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Its a nicer word for "fat" camp. Sarcasm went to one every summer when he was younger.
Didn't take, eh?
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Its a nicer word for "fat" camp. Sarcasm went to one every summer when he was younger.
well sarcasm is now 34 and it didnt seem like it worked
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nope, Sarcasm is fat as ever ;D
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nope, Sarcasm is fat as ever ;D
ahahahhahahahahahahhahah ahahahahaahhahahahahah
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It's a great plan Lee now if you get to do the Olympia awesome and if you were to place high even better but remember it is the IFBB,just ask Wayne about them anyway you know that only too well.
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Very generous Lee.
Some of the dickheads on this board might not care about what your doing but the true fan do ;)
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Attention IFBB and fellow Bodybuilding fans....I want
to make an announcement that may be of interest to
all.
As you all know, I have stated I WILL be competing in
this year's Mr. Olympia contest, no ifs ans, or buts.
So, that being said, I would like for everyone to know
that any prize money I receive will go to establishing
the LEE PRIEST FOUNDATION. That's right, 100% of the
prize money I win will be used to start this
FOUNDATION. In addition, any guest appearence earnings
will also be contributed to the FOUNDATION.
This FOUNDATION will be developed to assist and
support those within the sport of BB'ing and its fans
to name a few. It is my belief that BB'ing has taken a
wrong turn for both the fans and the athletes. It is
my hope to take BB'ing to a new level for the
betterment of everyone involved. This is a sport of
comradery or at least should be. I have been a IFBB
PRO now for 12 years and I have seen the degradation
of the sport before my eyes, I am sad to say.
In closing, my intention is simple. I would like to
give something back to the sport of BB'ing and the
fans that have made it possible for me to compete. It
is time to give something back and to make things
better for all.
Lee Priest
The majority of bodybuilders make plenty of money off the sport. Those who are destitute did not invest their money wisely or was into nubain.
There's no need for a Lee Priest Foundation. But you should be using that money to pay your back-taxes to the IRS
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The majority of bodybuilders make plenty of money off the sport. Those who are destitute did not invest their money wisely or was into nubain.
There's no need for a Lee Priest Foundation. Especially one that only benefits you
Vince speaking the truth, as always. Thanks for keeping it real Vince, you are definitely not a Sucka MC ;D
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You should be using that money to pay your back-taxes to the IRS
If you work hard, Vince, someday you may make enough money to owe tax yourself.
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Good job Lee!!
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Lee, what better way to promote interest in the sport than donating money to the Mr.Getbig winners?
The least you can do is contribute an autographed bobble-head.
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If you work hard, Vince, someday you may make enough money to owe tax yourself.
RIBOWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RIBOWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm afraid this will only bolster Earl1972's paranoid conviction that I'm you. :)
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I'm afraid this will only bolster Earl1972's paranoid conviction that I'm you. :)
I own that fucker. Every time he logs on to the net, he thinks to himself; "should I do it. Maybe I shouldn't. Gordiano is gonna E-rape me again. Oh well, I'll just watch one of my MuscleGallery videos and sniff my limited Edition Nasser El Sobanty's"
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I'd like to share my opinion from my perspective as a fan who has fallen absolutely in love with bodybuilding. Although not an uncommon effect, bodybuilding has saved my life and has lifted me into the light of life. And ever since my grip first closed around a barbell I knew that I'd found what I was looking for all my life.
I dream to become a championship bodybuilder. The best bodybuilder in the world! But how is that possible? Do I really want to cut short a great percentage of my life for muscles? I'd love to see bodybuilding become recognized as a sport and as a form of art. The goal of a pro bodybuilder would be to create using his own body, the perfect physique. Then he would step on stage and display what he believes to be the world's most perfectly developed body through a well thought out and rehearsed posing routine which both features bits and pieces of his own personality and shows off his body in such a way that it's used to convince the audience that he has the greatest work of art on stage.
I just came back from dinner with my family. And when they ask me if I want to become a professional bodybuilder I'm absolutely ashamed to have to teach them about all the sh*t that's happening within pro bodybuilding. And then I have to be lectured by them to not use steroids! That's because they see how dedicated I am! They can tell I love bodybuilding that much! As if I'd consider exposing myself to all that.. which I am considering all the time..
Lee Priest, what I want is to be able to live my dream! I want to enter a positive profession and be a respectable athlete. I want to excell at whatever I do with my life! What if I make the decision to latch on to my dream and go for the ride till the end just to discover it led me to nowhere? If you want to do something for the sport please change it in that respect! Finance is much less important than health! BBs are dropping like flies! I don't want to be another Getbig-style burial ceremony on the Gossip and Opinion boards!!
Give us, the fans, hope. And if you don't change bodybuilding maybe I will.
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I'd like to share my opinion from my perspective as a fan who has fallen absolutely in love with bodybuilding. Although not an uncommon effect, bodybuilding has saved my life and has lifted me into the light of life. And ever since my grip first closed around a barbell I knew that I'd found what I was looking for all my life.
I dream to become a championship bodybuilder. The best bodybuilder in the world! But how is that possible? Do I really want to cut short a great percentage of my life for muscles? I'd love to see bodybuilding become recognized as a sport and as a form of art. The goal of a pro bodybuilder would be to create using his own body, the perfect physique. Then he would step on stage and display what he believes to be the world's most perfectly developed body through a well thought out and rehearsed posing routine which both features bits and pieces of his own personality and shows off his body in such a way that it's used to convince the audience that he has the greatest work of art on stage.
I just came back from dinner with my family. And when they ask me if I want to become a professional bodybuilder I'm absolutely ashamed to have to teach them about all the sh*t that's happening within pro bodybuilding. And then I have to be lectured by them to not use steroids! That's because they see how dedicated I am! They can tell I love bodybuilding that much! As if I'd consider exposing myself to all that.. which I am considering all the time..
Lee Priest, what I want is to be able to live my dream! I want to enter a positive profession and be a respectable athlete. I want to excell at whatever I do with my life! What if I make the decision to latch on to my dream and go for the ride till the end just to discover it led me to nowhere? If you want to do something for the sport please change it in that respect! Finance is much less important than health! BBs are dropping like flies! I don't want to be another Getbig-style burial ceremony on the Gossip and Opinion boards!!
Give us, the fans, hope. And if you don't change bodybuilding maybe I will.
what article did you get this from?
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what article did you get this from?
Ehh I'm just spilling my brain but I'll take that as a compliment!
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Lee is positioned to know who would need help in BB.
Very generous Lee. Just cover yourself with some rules you and your directors have to sign off on, and dont let the users bring your whole cause down.
:)
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The majority of bodybuilders make plenty of money off the sport. Those who are destitute did not invest their money wisely or was into nubain.
There's no need for a Lee Priest Foundation. But you should be using that money to pay your back-taxes to the IRS
Hey Vince predictions are that you'll win Mr.GetBig bro ;)
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Very generous Lee. Just cover yourself with some rules you and your directors have to sign off on, and dont let the users bring your whole cause down.
:)
Board of directors and $4,000 - $10,000 doesn't sound right. Sounds more like a get together for drinking buddies.
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Hey Lee, can you spare a dime?
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Hey Lee, can you spare a dime?
a dime??? how bout a toothbrush?
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Hey Lee, can you spare a dime?
Are those your children Shawn?
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Shawn is like Carlton from fresh prince of bel air, only shorter. ;D
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Shawn is like Carlton from fresh prince of bel air, only shorter. ;D
Lee is like Mini-Me, only shorter. ;D
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Wha chu talkin bout Willis? >:(
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Wha chu talkin bout Willis? >:(
Shawn, is that your child too?!
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Wha chu talkin bout Willis? >:(
Shawn i'm starting to think you're the "kid" in IFBB with all the mushy ;D ;) :) :D :-* :-* :-* :) smiley faces and "cute pix" you put on getbig everytime you post, yet i havent see a SERIOUS post without you posting any "cute smiley" faces or "mushy pix?"
Interesting i hope you're not revealing a Lance Bass up and coming story
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Shawn i'm starting to think you're the "kid" in IFBB with all the mushy ;D ;) :) :D :-* :-* :-* :) smiley faces and "cute pix" you put on getbig everytime you post, yet i havent see a SERIOUS post without you posting any "cute smiley" faces or "mushy pix?"
Interesting i hope you're not revealing a Lance Bass up and coming story
I thought Shawn was already out of the closet. 240 said he fucks trannies?
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I thought Shawn was already out of the closet. 240 said he fucks trannies?
lol
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I thought Shawn was already out of the closet. 240 said he fucks trannies?
like True Adonis?! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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LMAO aww shyyyyyyyyyt Rob you "MONSTER" made me laugh bro lol
I sure betcha it takes some "bravery" and "reversed balls" to banged a tranny!! ;D
Come on dude, please respect Shawn's choices.
Society can be so cruel to those who enjoy the male genetalia.
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240 and Special Ed you guys are nuts! LOL
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240 and Special Ed you guys are nuts! LOL
dude they are the same person
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That would'nt stop me.........
I sure you wouldnt stop there you stupid fuk, show some respect
Vinny was right when he said that everybody thinks your an ass
hope this helps bitch
like shawn said, get a job
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I sure you wouldnt stop there you stupid f**k, show some respect
Vinny was right when he said that everybody thinks your an ass
hope this helps bitch
like shawn said, get a job
his job is banging your wife hahahahha
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he already has a job, he's you mom and sisters pimp, matter of fact he's bitch slapping them right now for holding back money.
do you want me to tell the board who you are, and all your personal info?
keep it up
woten didnt believe me and look where he is
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his job is banging your wife hahahahha
i have already stated that my wife died many years ago
maybe you should read
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I sure you wouldnt stop there you stupid f**k, show some respect
Vinny was right when he said that everybody thinks your an ass
hope this helps bitch
like shawn said, get a job
It's always ironic when one 'dawg'...when one 'G' tells someone to get a job! Hahahahahahahaha!
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sgt dick, charging for blow jobs isn't really a job. I thought your mom told you that. straighten boy
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do you want me to tell the board who you are, and all your personal info?
keep it up
woten didnt believe me and look where he is
i'm terrified. ::)
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sgt dick, charging for blow jobs isn't really a job. I thought your mom told you that. straighten boy
boy? thats funny when im in my 40s. next time keep my name out of your font
got it :)
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sgt dick, charging for blow jobs isn't really a job. I thought your mom told you that. straighten boy
'staighten boy'...bwa hahahahahaha!!!! Hey onlyme...if he doesnt cooperate all you gotta do is reach for your belt buckle as if you were to take your belt off...thats makes a sgtDeeznuts 'break loose'...not 'run' but 'break loose'.
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boy? thats funny when im in my 40s. next time keep my name out of your font
got it :)
See now there you go again. associating yourself by giving 40 year old men blow jobs does not make you 40. Please get this straight.
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See now there you go again. associating yourself by giving 40 year old men blow jobs does not make you 40. Please get this straight.
I see you like attacking me for bashing the pdi and for pointing out that you have no respect for pro bbers on here(except for the ones in the pdi).see ya later :-*
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I sure you wouldnt stop there you stupid f**k, show some respect
Vinny was right when he said that everybody thinks your an ass
hope this helps bitch
like shawn said, get a job
I'll show you some respect when you show others respect. You wanna comeon here and bash people? Then get ready for the squad....Fuck with the bull, you get the horns...
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I'll show you some respect when you show others respect. You wanna comeon here and bash people? Then get ready for the squad....f**k with the bull, you get the horns...
I did show ppl respect on here i.e(onlyme) until he started bashing all the pros (shawn,bob, all in the ifbb) and
anything associated with the ifbb. get ready for the squad? lol yeah okay ::)
how about you turn pro in the ifbb then in the tee ball league
hope this helps
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Show some respect to the thread and STOP your bickering! The topic is positive and should be kept going in that direction.
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I did show ppl respect on here i.e(onlyme) until he started bashing all the pros (shawn,bob, all in the ifbb) and
anything associated with the ifbb. get ready for the squad? lol yeah okay ::)
how about you turn pro in the ifbb then in the tee ball league
hope this helps
Onlyme does not bash me. Actually you and sushi are the only ones that bash me.
How about you get onstage? Or show a pic.........um, okay.
Tee Ball league? Please dude, get a life. Squad? Did you hear that? He's not afraid......
seems as though they have already picked you to pieces, monster loss.
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he already has a job, he's you mom and sisters pimp, matter of fact he's bitch slapping them right now for holding back money.
Monster ownage.....tell them to stop holding back my money.
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I sure you wouldnt stop there you stupid f**k, show some respect
Vinny was right when he said that everybody thinks your an ass
hope this helps bitch
like shawn said, get a job
Don't argue with this guy....sit back and laugh at him.
Jack is it true you took 7th last year in a local show in NYC?
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Don't argue with this guy....sit back and laugh at him.
Jack is it true you took 7th last year in a local show in NYC?
Vinny, go call chick, I don't have time for you.
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Vinny, go call chick, I don't have time for you.
THATS IT.....LOL
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Don't argue with this guy....sit back and laugh at him.
Jack is it true you took 7th last year in a local show in NYC?
Oh, and I am the one laughing...Laughing at you, commiting career suicide.
I tried to make nice with you asshole, but I'm telling you, don't fuck with me. I'll eat you for breakfast
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Oh, and I am the one laughing...Laughing at you, commiting career suicide.
I tried to make nice with you asshole, but I'm telling you, don't f**k with me. I'll eat you for breakfast
OH OK.....LOL
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lol, you guys need to take it easy! ;D
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lol, you guys need to take it easy! ;D
Yeah you know you are right......Jack I accept your apology, this is stupid -
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lol, you guys need to take it easy! ;D
He is just mad casue I messed up his agenda. It's not over yet........
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Yeah you know you are right......Jack I accept your apology, this is stupid -
I did apologize, like 400 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I did apologize, like 400 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes you are right....and i'm accepting your 400 apologies.....this is stupid, i'm not being sarcastic
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Don't argue with this guy....sit back and laugh at him.
Jack is it true you took 7th last year in a local show in NYC?
lol ;D
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Yeah you know you are right......Jack I accept your apology, this is stupid -
I certainly hope you mean that....I really don't want to fight anymore.
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Yes you are right....and i'm accepting your 400 apologies.....this is stupid, i'm not being sarcastic
Well, I am glad, and for the record, publicly, I am an asshole for blabbing, and I feel terrible about doing anything to hurt you, I really did not mean to. I just though people should know, for the people, but I should have given you a chance, I feel very bad, and am very, very sorry.....seriously.
I feel like I lost a freind.
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Well, I am glad, and for the record, publicly, I am an asshole for blabbing, and I feel terrible about doing anything to hurt you, I really did not mean to. I just though people should know, for the people, but I should have given you a chance, I feel very bad, and am very, very sorry.....seriously.
I feel like I lost a freind.
that's more like it you big softy, you were beginning to sound like kamali ;)
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you guys should really just call each other, this is kind of uncomfortable and a little off topic :-\
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that's more like it you big softy, you were beginning to sound like kamali ;)
Yeah, I don't want to sound like that!(LOL)
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you guys should really just call each other, this is kind of uncomfortable and a little off topic :-\
its all cool....we love each other again....
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its all cool....we love each other again....
kewl 8)
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HAIL KING KAMALI, dont bring him into this bro. I'm his biggest fan ::)
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Lee
Giving money away is not productive - if you formed a self sufficient company - in something like nutrition, that after operating costs, generated enough profit to give away, is the smart way of funding a foundation - a non profit organisation.
Otherwise your essentially filling the pot with your own money - not using your money to generate even more money, which is the correct way of doing things.
Tell me your sincere and i will PM you business advice FOC.
Yeah, I think he is looking to get sponsors involved as well...
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a dime??? how bout a toothbrush?
Its a little late for that don't you think?
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I did show ppl respect on here i.e(onlyme) until he started bashing all the pros (shawn,bob, all in the ifbb) and
anything associated with the ifbb. get ready for the squad? lol yeah okay ::)
how about you turn pro in the ifbb then in the tee ball league
hope this helps
Please tell me where I bash Chic or Sean. For starters we know each other. I argued with Sean off and on before his show that's it. In fact I talked to Sean on the phone Staurday fromt he USA's. I would have talked to Chic to but didn't get the phone to him. I am pretty sure both Chic and Sean can hold there own against me in the bashing department. I have never made fun of Chic or Sean's body (maybe Sean's now). But i would be reallly stupid to try and make fun of two BB's who's bodies are near perfect especially Seans. They both cam on here bashing me for being fat. I am the first one to admit I am fat NOW. I have not always been this way and as much as it sounds like a cop-out or excuse, the bite did put me in a bad state of mind and affected me allot. Well now thigs are different. I am back in the gym and trining 5 days a week and doing cardio 6 days a week. I am still not dieting like I should but man can't help it. You started attackingme way before I started on you. I could care less what you do. But for some reason when someone attacks me I am going to attack back. Sorry that is my way.
I am not a newbie on here. I am not someone who pretends to be bad or workout. I am not someone who comes on here to try to fit in. I have no problem with your problem with the PDI. I see you aren't the only one. But I do mind how people come on here say things about the PDI when nothing happened yet. Thta is why I have quit debating over the PDI thing so much. I am waiting to see what happens too. All I know it the show will happen 100%. Wayne has plenty of money to do the show without any sponsors if need be. Sponsorship is not paying for this show. Wayne is. He knows that if this show goes like he is saying it will, then sponsorships will come too. So I am waiting along with everyone else.
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I am back in the gym and trining 5 days a week and doing cardio 6 days a week. I am still not dieting like I should but man can't help it.
Get on a diet tubby before you drop dead! :)
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Get on a diet tubby before you drop dead! :)
I'm far from dropping dead. (oh god with my luck I will die tonight in my sleep) But like I offered Chic or Sean. I will match blood tests with them anyday. And this is extended to you. I don't even know you but I am pretty sure my blood tests will come out as good if not better than yours. This is about the only challenge can do right now with anyone on this board. Oh, and some lifting. No visual stuff yet.
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Keith, people want you dead?
Here let me help, Bubbles handle your business! :-*
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Lee, I will donate my winnings from 240 to your foundation, just tell 240 to hurry up and pay me!