Wearing Costumes during Posing Routine...

[WARLORD_123]

Why do some competitors find it necessary to wear costumes during there routines. I think that Melvin Anthony has an excellent physique, and I congradulate him on his Olympia performance. That being said, when he comes on stage with one of his stupid ass costumes on (2005 Arnold Classic), it annoys me so much that completely ruins the entire contest coverage article that I am reading at the time. Bodybuilders get stereotyped enough by the regular average joe for a variety of reasons. Melvin isnt the only guilty party, several excellent bodybuilders at one time or another have chosen to include this garbage in there routines and it just pisses me off. What are your opinions on this?

 

[doug1]

I thought it was just me that thought that stuff was silly too....

 

[Flex4777]

If they enjoy doing it and the crowd there enjoys it.. well.. there ya go.
Quit yer fkn whining people!

 

[doug1]

If they enjoy doing it and the crowd there enjoys it.. well.. there ya go.
Quit yer fkn whining people!

those guys could do a stinkin' magic show and the crowd would go nuts...i just don't pay for the simulcast or the pay per view, that's all

 

[WARLORD_123]

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As far as Melvin goes, I imagine the MAJORITY of the crowd overlooks his stupid outfits and mearly admire his excellent posing ability. The only crowd that I can imagine truly enjoying the gay little capes, masks, helmets and facepaints are the same type of individuals who would enjoy a private same sex naked posing sesson in their bedrooms. I am aware that there is a homosexual fan base that may enjoy this garbage, and perhaps that fan base I larger than I are to know about and these bodybuilders are simply catering to there fans. My purpose of this thread was just to see if this irritated others as much as it irritates me.

 

[FALSE-IDOL]

WELL SAID

I AGREE!! PROFFESIONAL GRADE BODYBUILDERS PRANCING AROUND LIKE BALLERINAS IN THIER TUTU'S ABSOLUTLY DISGUSTS ME!!!
IT'S JUST PLAIN FRUITCAKE BUISNESS!!

 

[WARLORD_123]

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Fruitcake business indeed....

I guarentee that these types of antics, along with dudes with guts the size of atlas stones, are direct contributers to the lack of interest in accepting bodybuilding on a wider scale to the general public. Most people do not understand the work ethic and athletic ability required to attain a world class physique. Most people see a huge dude and automatically declare that he is only big due to drug usage, overlooking the countless years of effort put into attaining their builds. So when you finally get someone to check out a contest or pick up a muscle mag and they flip to the contest coverage and there is some jackass with a phantom of the opera mask on, it wont help there impressions of the sport(unless there from certain areas of Frisco).

 

[FALSE-IDOL]

I WONDER WHAT ARNOLD AND THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF BODY BUILDING COMPETITIONS THINK ABOUT THIS MATTER?
DO THEY SUPPORT THESE ANTICS?

 

[FALSE-IDOL]

I WONDER WHAT ARNOLD AND THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF BODY BUILDING COMPETITIONS THINK ABOUT THIS MATTER?
DO THEY SUPPORT THESE ANTICS?
I NEVER SAW ARNOLD WEARING SILLY COSTUMES. HE IS THE MAN AND HE KNEW IT, HE DIDN'T NEED ANY ATTENTION DRAWING TACTICS LIKE THESE SILLY BALLERENAS!

 

[WARLORD_123]

arnold.....

Arnold and others from the golden age of bodybuilding probably would not have approved of the costumes, although the grace of posing was worked on tirelessly. Arnold consulted dance instructors for specialized assistance in making his routine flow, but he certainly would not have condoned wearing the instructors leotard on stage.

 

[Moen]

If they enjoy doing it and the crowd there enjoys it.. well.. there ya go.
Quit yer fkn whining people!

Most of the crowd would probably rather see them shaving their balls onstage

 

[Flex4777]

Wow! Sounds like y'all are the ones with the homosexual tendecies.

I'm not gonna argue about it any more, but just as an example like when lee preist did the superman thing, it was pretty cool for the younger crowd and old alike bringin back memories of why they bodybuild in the first place. For a lot of us, it is to acheive the super hero look, among other reasons.

 

[Nssca]

Yeah the costume thing should not be allowed. It takes away the professional look of the sport.... Do powerlifters come out dressed like Moses? WTF

 

[BigBoyJ]

Yeah, costumes are stupid. I mean how can you take a 270 lb man in a pair of panties seriously.....wait that's not a costume? They're supposed to wear that? What the hell?

 

[KillerStack]

I WONDER WHAT ARNOLD AND THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF BODY BUILDING COMPETITIONS THINK ABOUT THIS MATTER?
DO THEY SUPPORT THESE ANTICS?
I NEVER SAW ARNOLD WEARING SILLY COSTUMES. HE IS THE MAN AND HE KNEW IT, HE DIDN'T NEED ANY ATTENTION DRAWING TACTICS LIKE THESE SILLY BALLERENAS!

Funny you say this because a few years ago Arnold said in an interview that the bodybuilders should incorporate some handstands and other acrobatics in their routines to show they were athletic.

 

[shoestring]

What was up with the Moses bit?

 

[JETHRO TULL]

I cracked up when I read that post.

Most of the crowd would probably rather see them shaving their balls onstage

There is probably some truth in that....let's say....some of the crowd.

I'd like those same folks have a bad accident while they were at home shaving theirs.

 

[Kaiser]

Yeah, costumes are stupid. I mean how can you take a 270 lb man in a pair of panties seriously.....wait that's not a costume? They're supposed to wear that? What the hell?

Dude, you're an asshole and I love it, and everything you post obscurly is what I get ready to post until I read further and find out that you already posted it you fucker. Nice going Fuckface.

 

[JETHRO TULL]

He is a fuckface!

Dude, you're an asshole and I love it, and everything you post obscurly is what I get ready to post until I read further and find out that you already posted it you fucker. Nice going Fuckface.

Probably home right now in panties...shaving his nuts.

 

[BigBoyJ]

Probably home right now in panties...shaving his nuts.

Jethro, I told you to take those hidden cameras out of my living room.