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02-17-2009, 04:28 PM #31
I think all the big name bodybuilders are in America because they need to be.
All the Pro shows are held here and to get anywhere in Pro bodybuilding you need a profile, so it makes sense to move to where the action is.
It never used to be like this though.
The European countries were big in the 70's and 80's but over the last 20yrs the Olympia has become a US show, not an International show.
Without being rude to you Yanks, us Aussies and the rest of the world think that you America's Cup yacht race is a joke.
We had a decent crack at it one year and won it just to piss you guys off, but the reality is no one cares about the America's Cup, it's crap.
The Mr Olympia is heading the same way, just another American comp that the rest of the world is starting to get bored with.
Don't forget, a road trip to different countries each year can be something to really look forward to.
Different cities & cultures, different foods, different gyms.........women....
It will never happen now because money will be used as the excuse why it can't be done, but an effort should be made to take the Olympia on the road again and inject some fresh spirit about it because at the moment it's about as fresh as a stale bottle of piss.
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02-17-2009, 04:49 PM #32
So true brother, never thought about it that way, but now that you put it that way it would make sense. And yes, the Olympia is heading in a bad direction, especially in '06 and '07 but mostly in 2007, when Vic should have won.
I'm for making it international once again!!!
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02-17-2009, 05:07 PM #33
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02-17-2009, 05:58 PM #34
London
Beijing
Berlin
Helsinki finland
Toronto
Newyork
California
it would attract more fans & main stream. look, even the strongman is more popular than bodybuilding because they expose it to a different country every year. and it is televised.
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02-18-2009, 03:17 AM #35
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....................what the fuck is a yacht race? and when did we have one? lmao no offense to you guys from the "land down unda" either bro, but that sport is so shitty, i've never even heard of it
on another note, i agree on the whole olympia thing, for christ's sake at least TELEVISE it!
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02-18-2009, 03:21 AM #36
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Michael, speaking from a man who lives in L town of our magical state of shitville economy, i drove to the arnold last year and LOVED it! your missin out bro
i will complain about 1 thing though, the time of year they host this shit at, i know its kinda hard to not do it then, but driving from Lansing to Columbus when its pure ice and snow out, took me 6 FUCKING hours when it should have only taken me maybe 4
oh and the ohio turnpikes are fuckin stupid, 65 as the speed limit? wow...
but other than that, AWESOME experience
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02-18-2009, 05:17 AM #37
Hey wasn't the O held in Atlanta, GA at one time? Guess they needed bigger casinos with more $$$.
Like I said it's all about the Benzzz and I'm not talking about Ben Weider.....
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02-18-2009, 05:30 AM #38
It was SO much nicer at Mandalay Bay! They must be getting a much better deal at the Orleans. The Olympia may not be traveling anymore, but as of this year, the Joe Weider Pro World Cup will be in Germany (and I'll be there).
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02-18-2009, 07:01 AM #39
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victor = not american
silvio = not american
ronnie rockel = not american
dennis wolf = not american
dennis james = not american
gustavo badell = not american
darrem charles = not american
ETC ETC..
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02-18-2009, 07:13 AM #40
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you all have it wrong! It's because the selection of hookers is much better. Ever try and get a hooker at the Arnold, just find one in Columbus that has all her teeth and your sold.
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02-18-2009, 11:59 AM #41
Get a Better Venue than the Orleans
Here's my opinion:
The Orleans is a dump with some of Vegas' worst blackjack games and it's off-strip. It's not close to the rest of things to see and do in Vegas. Anyone familiar with Vegas knows that the Orleans is a second-rate hotel. It's almost as dumpy as some of the rough-around-the-edges downtown casinos that have closed.
If it has to be off-Strip, there are far better venues -- the Hard Rock is great, the Rio is fine, and any of the several Station casinos are pretty nice.
It would be a lot better for the Olympia to move back onto the Strip. The Mandalay is a very nice hotel. There are lots of other nice casino/convention hotels on the Strip (except Circus Circus and Excalibur lol). The Mirage, Tropicana or the MGM grand would be great venues, if the Mandalay isn't available.
In this bad economy, can't the organizers of the Olympia negotiate with a better hotel like the Mandalay for a reasonable deal so the competitors and attendees can enjoy a first-rate hotel rather than staying at a second-rate dump? Off-Strip, the Rio and Station casinos have pretty good food, and are reasonably classy places.
With all the work that goes into this, I think the organizers owe the competitors (and the fans) something better than a contest in a dump.
It would be nice to have it in the Caribbean or maybe someplace like the Czech Republic that's kind of central in Europe, but I realize that's more difficult.Last edited by partsRheavy; 02-18-2009 at 12:03 PM.
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02-18-2009, 05:35 PM #42
LOL...............It's some poxy boat race that you guys think is the biggest yacht race in the world.
Basically you make up your own rules and rig it so no other country can win it.
Us Aussie's cheated one year with a winged-keel, (whatever that is) and won the bloody thing.
You guys have been pissed off about it ever since.
If you were to televise the Olympia no one would go - it's too boring.
It's not like it's the Superbowl or something.
It's just a glorified bodybuilding comp that only a handful of people would watch.
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02-18-2009, 06:22 PM #43
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02-18-2009, 06:30 PM #44
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02-18-2009, 06:38 PM #45
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