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Post by fit on Oct 12, 2007 6:09:26 GMT -5
...at the airport last night. He was on my flight back from LA. Came to town for a book-signing.
BIG guy (of course) but I mean he was taller than I thought... and I'm 6'2". Still looks huge across the chest and pipes and very youthful looking.
We chatted for a few minutes waiting for our luggage. He was pleasant enough, maybe a little shy? Anyway...
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Post by Intensity on Oct 12, 2007 7:57:23 GMT -5
Cool stuff! It's good to hear that Big Lou seems to still be in great shape! Does someone know how old he is right now?
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Post by mrbeefy on Oct 12, 2007 8:28:58 GMT -5
I met Lou 3 times. ALL 3 times, he was a complete as*. Sorry, but he was very rude and had that "holier than thou" attitude. But the real topper was when he was really mean to a little kid, who only wanted him to autograph his hulk action character. He is the only BB I've ever met, that i'll admit, I DON'T LIKE. LOU: Arnold beat ya. Get over it!  |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 12, 2007 12:46:15 GMT -5
Met Lou a million times............always a nitwit unfortunately for him.
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Post by fit on Oct 12, 2007 15:11:37 GMT -5
Yeah- I doubted whether I should even say hi given his rep but he was fine. Of course I wasn't asking for photos or autographs etc and he was in a setting where he probably didn't want to draw attention. I guess he's somewhat hard of hearing too? He's 56. I dunno how this photo is but I'd say he looks about like this:  |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 12, 2007 15:38:21 GMT -5
Thats so strange. I mean, I am NICE to EVERYONE that apraoches me for my autograph....  |
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 13, 2007 8:59:13 GMT -5
I met Lou 3 times. ALL 3 times, he was a complete as*. Sorry, but he was very rude and had that "holier than thou" attitude. But the real topper was when he was really mean to a little kid, who only wanted him to autograph his hulk action character. He is the only BB I've ever met, that i'll admit, I DON'T LIKE. LOU: Arnold beat ya. Get over it! I know what you mean, I met him way back in 1982. He was guest posing in a contest that I was in. I wish I hadn't met him, it really changed my opinion of him. Met Dennis Tinnerino the same day though, now he is a real nice guy and a gentleman! |
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Post by Intensity on Oct 13, 2007 10:27:27 GMT -5
Thats so strange. I mean, I am NICE to EVERYONE that apraoches me for my autograph.... M. Robitaille... can you please write your autograph on the bottom of this check? |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Oct 13, 2007 19:57:42 GMT -5
Thats so strange. I mean, I am NICE to EVERYONE that apraoches me for my autograph.... M. Robitaille... can you please write your autograph on the bottom of this check? |
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 13, 2007 21:57:45 GMT -5
Thats so strange. I mean, I am NICE to EVERYONE that apraoches me for my autograph.... That is funny because I am the same way.... I was actually approached the other day - about 2 weeks ago at a CiCi's pizza for my autograph. Absolute truth! It was a younger girl about 16 or so. I told her I was nobody but she insisted. And no joke I was on TV in gag bit for the Gold's gym I work at not a week later!!! Go figure. Sal |
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Post by intenceman on Oct 14, 2007 2:11:10 GMT -5
Is it because he can't hear? I don't get it. Ive met Mentzer' Sergio, Jay, Gunter, Cormier and they were alll personablle' Gunter was just downright cool, and nice til his fiancee interrupted...
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Post by intenceman on Oct 14, 2007 2:16:49 GMT -5
Ps I watched pumpingI ron and liked him better than Arnold, though
Arnold was more defined in that contest- Lou was just massive and symmetrical
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 14, 2007 10:37:20 GMT -5
Is it because he can't hear? I don't get it. Ive met Mentzer' Sergio, Jay, Gunter, Cormier and they were alll personablle' Gunter was just downright cool, and nice til his fiancee interrupted... You may be right, on the other hand I think he's nice when its in his best interest. You're right about most of the champions being personable, they really should be. I mean who but a few of us hardcore bodybuilders even know who they are! They should be flattered that someone cares! |
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Post by mrbeefy on Oct 15, 2007 6:49:38 GMT -5
ALL of the other athletes have been VERY nice.
Gunther talked with me at length at my first contest back stage.
Gave me a "high-five" and told me my routine was "cool!"
Ronnie stayed longer than planned to autograph a pic for me.
Jay and I had coffee at the North American.
Bob Chic et.al had breakfast with us at the Alladin once.
Roland Kickinger opened up his wallet to show us pictures of his dog "Adolph".
Lisa Aukland always says hi, and responds in detail to every e-mail. Same with Lee, Danny, etc.
ALL of them have been great.........all except....."The Hulk"
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Post by fit on Oct 15, 2007 12:14:38 GMT -5
Had you showered? Maybe he was just mad about your avatar. ;D
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Post by mrbeefy on Oct 15, 2007 18:04:16 GMT -5
LOL! This was Pre-Avatar time!
One other thing......at the Olympia and the Arnold, the Industry Standard for an autoraphed pic was $10.00, inclding Mr. Oympia.
Except for Lou...his was $20.00, probably more for an autograph, and then he would try to haggle with you to buy his book too.
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