I posted this on the Main G&O board because I was hoping to get some "legitmate" opinions/answers/thoughts but unfortunately at this point I got one semi good opinion spun with a smart ass remart, and a few fuvenille opinions that I figured would sneak in seeing where we are. Here is a copy/paste of my post. Let me know your thoughts.
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Now I know I'm going to probably get a rash of shit for this post. And I know all you guys have your own opinions of women's bodybuilding...which is fine. I know it's not as popular/mainstream as men's bodybuilding. BUT, regardless, they still obviously put just as much hard work, dedication, heart ... and by judging by their size and looks...probably supplements too.
I'm not saying they should get exactlyy the same amount as I'm sure there must be some good reason they don't (although I can't figure it out / and I'm sure a lot of you are going to offer some ridiculous "sexist" reason just because this is getbig ). I just find this HUGE difference in prizes pretty pathetic (and would so regardless even if I where a man). And, I'm not comparing "job" pay here...I'm comparing prize money for the same type of contest under the same exact show.
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Mr. Olympia prize monies:
1st: $155,000
2nd: $90,000
3rd: $60,000
4th: $48,000
5th: $38,000
6th: $30,000
7th: $18,000
8th: $17,000
9th: $16,000
10th: $14,000
11th and over: $4,000
Total Mr. Olympia prize money: OVER $500,000
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Ms. Olympia prize monies:
1st: $30.000
2nd: $18,000
3rd: $10,000
4th: $7,000
5th: $4,000
Total Ms. Olympia prize money: $69.000
The "total" prize money in Ms. "O" is almost equal to the 3rd place prize to Mr. "O".
Those who didn't place in Ms. "O" get nothing from what I can find (their prize placings stop at 5th) while those who don't place in Mr. "O" still get prize money (and they have 10 placings)