Let's all pull together and fix this issue!!!

[PinJammer]

Hey guys,
I was poking around on BB.com and came across these two threads:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3391091
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4481363​

Now....Reading through the first thread, there obviously was certain individuals making statements that would lead you to believe that they know nothing, or care anything about bodybuilding whatsoever. Hence....why are they even on a bodybuilding board?? Both authors of these threads have good points and deserves credit for not just thinking of themselves, but for the sport as a whole.
I'm sure there are a few peeps out there that are bodybuilding and care nothing about watching it on TV, or picking up a BB mag. But I'm willing to bet the majority of us, lets say 95%, does care what goes on. Personally, I look forward to the next Flex or M&F issue, primarily because to me,along with this board, is a major source of motivation. Wouldn't you like to see bodybuilding make a comeback to TV?? Who here on this board would be willing to take 5min and write a brief email to ESPN to state these grievances? Just think, if BB.com members have done it, and a number of us do it...!? You never know what can be accomplished unless you give it a shot. So what do you say guys? Five minutes, one email.... I'm in,what about you?

 

[MrWannabe]

This is a real big issue here. I would love to see some bodybuilding on TV but it is more involved than just getting TV networks to realise a demand, if there even is a large enough one, I doubt it. Steroids - huh, are and are becoming more so everyday a big issue out there. No one wants to align themselves with steroids in any way, definitely not media networks. Bodybuilding and bodybuilders are a dying breed, more and more frowned upon in the public eye. Keep fighting though brutha's, fight for your rights.
Peace...

 

[PinJammer]

I remember the beginning of last year on VS (Versus), they replayed the Arnold Classic, when Dexter Jackson won. That's the only time in years I've seen any bodybuilding on TV.

I agree that most of the public are looking down on BB and other sports in general because of the steroid issue. I overheard a good idea one time, and it goes a little something like this. What if we develop a second baseball league called "MJB"=Major Juiced Baseball. You got MLB games that are boring,slow,ect.
Then you got MJB where you have no idea where the ball is going to end up, or what type of rage will develop after a pitcher hits a batter and the benches clear!

Now....Which league you think will get the most TV ratings?

 

[LEX]

first off it aint gonna happen now that steroids have been linked to 99% of all evilness in the world. you will see wrestlers tone it down and dump the BB look, if things keep going the way there are now....I can speak from personal exp on this one like when you happen to get pulled over and are treated like criminal just cause your muscular, its just gonna get worse for us.


I just dont see it happenin

 

[Tyrone]

I remember the beginning of last year on VS (Versus), they replayed the Arnold Classic, when Dexter Jackson won. That's the only time in years I've seen any bodybuilding on TV.

I agree that most of the public are looking down on BB and other sports in general because of the steroid issue. I overheard a good idea one time, and it goes a little something like this. What if we develop a second baseball league called "MJB"=Major Juiced Baseball. You got MLB games that are boring,slow,ect.
Then you got MJB where you have no idea where the ball is going to end up, or what type of rage will develop after a pitcher hits a batter and the benches clear!

Now....Which league you think will get the most TV ratings?

Hmmm, What other board/s are you apart of and who do you degrade or endorse?

 

[cornfed]

i think in time bodybuiding will become a "sport" in america. i think more along the lines of powerlifting or strongman. personally i think i would take a reality show by a pro bodybuilder to show how positive it can be and beneficial for the obesity epidemic spreading throughout our nation. biggest loser is a big time show this upcoming season. i think we need a transitional character the same way wrestlers were once bodybuilders. we need a well known person to start bodybuilding, i think trey brewer might be that guy to be quite honest. i can easily see muscular development maybe landing a deal with Spike to so a reality show about his daily routines. much like MTV makes shows like The Hills. u have to appeal to a growing audience. i think the more these bodybuilders become business minded the same way MMA fighters are, i think our sport will do more. u gotta understand this sport is rather young and we just have to wait our turn.