Pros you've lost respect for and why? And who did you gain respect for?

[ROMMYromboid]

I lost repect for Ronnie Coleman in 2005 after he was defeated by Gustavo in 2005 Mr Olympia, please view the footage from point 11.00 onwards, Ronnie should have been humble and did not respect Gustavo's clear victory.



I gained repsect for Ronnie Coleman in 2006, Ronnie should have got that 9th title and still managed to shake hands with Cutler at the end.



TEAM ROMGLE

[bartosh]

Gustavo's clear victory

oh boy

[endurancell]

Shawn ray - doubting jay's comeback. Screwing ced over. Being a prick overall

Levrone - comebacks on comebacks on comebacks

Kai will be on the list soon. I'm just getting tired of his philosophical mumbo jumbo

Gained? I respect all others. I have people i like more(see sig) but i respect all the others

I can name a positive quality about any other bodybuilder as to why i respect them.

so you lose respect for someone who preaches self-improvement and their philosophical/spiritual views on bodybuilding and gain respect for someone who doesn't speak English?

[sedrik]

so you lose respect for someone who preaches self-improvement and their philosophical/spiritual views on bodybuilding and gain respect for someone who doesn't speak English?

I used to like Kai, but the more I saw, listened and read of him the more I realized everything he preaches has no substance at all. He is skilled at talking about nothing, diverting questions and providing nothing of value. To me at least.

[MillerTime07]

I used to like Kai, but the more I saw, listened and read of him the more I realized everything he preaches has no substance at all. He is skilled at talking about nothing, diverting questions and providing nothing of value. To me at least.

Exactly, he'll be philosophical about drinking a protein shake. I think he puts on quite the act.

[sedrik]

Exactly, he'll be philosophical about drinking a protein shake. I think he puts on quite the act.

And he has found his audience/fanbase through doing so, props to him.

[Deano87]

What's wrong with Phil? After GI I came out liking him even more, Phils a baws #4peat #he4thpeat

It was GI that made me feel that way! lol.
I just don't like the smack talk. We get it, you're the best in the world, but be humble about it.
I just like Kai's humble approach. Like Kai says deep down he still wants to "rip the guys head off" but the way he presents himself and shows respect both on stage and off is a true 'champ'
Thats just my opinion.

[bartosh]

so you lose respect for someone who preaches self-improvement and their philosophical/spiritual views on bodybuilding and gain respect for someone who doesn't speak English?

I lose respect for somebody who uses 500 words when 5 are needed to try to come off as intelligent. I also lost respect for him when i saw the video of him being a stripper and publicly letting another guy suck his d. If he's gay, that's cool and all. PDA that far is too much for me.

For ramy, what does language have to do with anything? are you racist? definition of respect: "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements." ramy blowing up so fast is something i respect.

[sedrik]

It was GI that made me feel that way! lol.
I just don't like the smack talk. We get it, you're the best in the world, but be humble about it.
I just like Kai's humble approach. Like Kai says deep down he still wants to "rip the guys head off" but the way he presents himself and shows respect both on stage and off is a true 'champ'
Thats just my opinion.

They recorded a lot of footage and selectively picked the scenes that made the final cut to portray the 'arrogant' champion.
They cut this clip which I think is an awesome scene/dialogue.

[PillClinton]

I lose respect for somebody who uses 500 words when 5 are needed to try to come off as intelligent. I also lost respect for him when i saw the video of him being a stripper and publicly letting another guy suck his d. If he's gay, that's cool and all. PDA that far is too much for me.

It wasn't PDA... it was pretty private... and you chose to view it

so....

kinda your problem for disliking that side of him, bro

[bartosh]

It wasn't PDA... it was pretty private... and you chose to view it

so....

kinda your problem for disliking that side of him, bro

i mean if you think covering the guy's head with a towel in a room filled with other people is private then ok man. but yup that's my problem and i'm not pushing it onto other people. love away, he's inspiring to many and a top bodybuilder. I just dont respect him anymore

edit: actually let me change this. I respect him for his achievements and abilities. I don't admire him anymore. That's better.

[Deano87]

They recorded a lot of footage and selectively picked the scenes that made the final cut to portray the 'arrogant' champion.
They cut this clip which I think is an awesome scene/dialogue.

See that was great.
And there's no doubt Phil is great. His physique is a product of that greatness.
I don't know how scripted GI was, but at the end of the day, the comments came out of his mouth.

[203mh]

Gained:
Lee Priest. Always was a great bodybuilder... coming back to the stage after 7 years in one of his best showings? Respect.

Dennis Wolf - Most of us thought Wolf would be in the lower end of the top 6 or even out of the top six last year, no? Let's not forget the whole "Can we stop acting like Wolf is a Contender" thread. A year and a half later after that thread... top 3 at the Olympia, Arnold Classic Champion.

Centopani - Could be bias because he lives a few towns over, but just a ton of respect for him as a bodybuilder and overall person.

Lost:
Bob Chick. Guy just comes off as an IFBB kiss-ass and makes countless cringeworthy statements. ie: "If you stop competing as an amateur you're not retiring you're quitting."

Darrem Charles - One of the best posers ever.. amazing midsection as well, but him saying he's never been Mr Olympia because the judges sit so far back and all they see is size rather than lines and detail is the exact reason he's never been Mr. Olympia... then showing up to the 2009 Olympia in basically off-season because "It interrupted his gains"... yeah

Shawn Ray - AMAZING bodybuilder. As a person... guy's an unbelievable douche.

[FAN0FdaSport]

i lost repect for ronnie coleman in 2005

i gained repsect for ronnie coleman in 2006

lol

[BartPimpson]

The Rominator spelled "respect" three different ways and only one of them was correct.

[sedrik]

Recently lost any bit of respect I had for Dana and Rob.

15:20 onwards.
-Dana is completely natural
-If you mix carbs and fats you are eating a doughnut
-Eating fats make you fat

Used to kind of like them but after this crap, not a single respect.

[TropicalSunset]

Lost respect - Phil (for not acting like a grown up on social media and just generally seeming like a very fake person).
- Shawn Ray (for being the biggest douche out there and insulting numerous pros for no particular reason and costing McMillan a title in Brazil)
- Branch (for laughing at a kid getting crushed on the leg press)

As for gaining respect....I respect all the pros unless they do something to not deserve it, or I should say something that I feel makes them not deserve it.

[flangmasterj]

None. I don't know them.

[HeroesFall]

I just watched GI and I didn't have a problem with anything Phil said honestly. I've gained respect for him 1) for being honest and straightforward with who he is and his goals, 2) for his efforts in giving back and communicating with the community - like on here, and 3) for dealing with his own personal trials and still persevering. I admit I gave him chit for crying at all 3 Olympia wins, but the most recent one was certainly well deserved/warranted. Its a lot to have someone close to you come under hard times - especially in the manner of health and there isn't chit you can do for them but support. He stuck through it and continued with training and bringing his best - albeit the training may have been therapeutic for him.


I like Ced and Wolf as well, probably my two favorites overall physique-wise and for being funny. Everyone else is pretty equal.

[TropicalSunset]

None. I don't know them.

So what is your opinion on Charles Manson then? No opinion...heheheheh.

[spamy]

I lose respect for somebody who uses 500 words when 5 are needed to try to come off as intelligent. I also lost respect for him when i saw the video of him being a stripper and publicly letting another guy suck his d. If he's gay, that's cool and all. PDA that far is too much for me.

For ramy, what does language have to do with anything? are you racist? definition of respect: "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements." ramy blowing up so fast is something i respect.

Well, are you homophobe? And if you are, you don't have to accuse him of racism (actually in this context would be xenophobia), because both are sh!tty traits.

[Problematique91]

Recently lost any bit of respect I had for Dana and Rob.

15:20 onwards.
-Dana is completely natural

[bartosh]

Well, are you homophobe? And if you are, you don't have to accuse him of racism (actually in this context would be xenophobia), because both are sh!tty traits.

"If he's gay, that's cool and all. PDA that far is too much for me."

I simply believe sexual stuff should be in private, not in a club in front of tons of people. It makes no difference to me if it was a guy or girl blowing him. I don't respect strippers either etc etc

[DasPhilosopher]

...thought it was the misc, sry guys.

[Ocampo82]

Recently lost any bit of respect I had for Dana and Rob.

15:20 onwards.
-Dana is completely natural
-If you mix carbs and fats you are eating a doughnut
-Eating fats make you fat

Used to kind of like them but after this crap, not a single respect.

Farrah says the carbs/fats=doughnut many times in interviews. The natty thing has to stop, I mean I understand they cant come out and say "im on taking 500mg of ____." but in some of the interviews they initiate the "she is completely natty" talk.

[SammyJr]

to add some more, I also gained respect for cedric, and lose a lot of respect to any juicer that claims and pushes that they're natural (and constantly says it without even being asked).

[flangmasterj]

So what is your opinion on Charles Manson then? No opinion...heheheheh.

Didn't know the guy.

[ROMMYromboid]

Didn't know the guy.

In life we only really know a few people. I am going to try to get into you mind and demonstrate it to other posters so you are not misunderstood.

I will put together a suggested respect list based on your requirments of not knowing them.

RESPECTED

1)DPNZ - Your wiser brother
2)DPNZ/FLANGJ SENIOR F + M should be respect
3)FLANGJ COUSINS MAX OF 1st not second or you will not know them.
4)Max of 3 buddies from your education up until whenever that ended. (I only have one mate/respect from 4 years at UNI)

UNRESPECTED

1)Your government
2)Your country
3)Any actor or actress be they NZ or International
4)Friends of friends (real not ********)
5)Any person you do business with in the course of your life be this buying protein powder or coachroach spray or even a new car or bike.
6)Any dead before your birth but famous relatives should not be respected because you did not and could not know them.
7)Good fellow posters in the IFBB section.

TEAM WO1F

[TropicalSunset]

Didn't know the guy.

So by that logic, do you have opinions on people you have met and know. Because we all wear "masks" (to refer to Kai's ramblings) and portray the image we want and not our true selves.

At some point, you have to form an opinion on people, but I get where you are coming from.

[BartPimpson]

In life we only really know a few people. I am going to try to get into you mind and demonstrate it to other posters so you are not misunderstood.

I will put together a suggested respect list based on your requirments of not knowing them.

RESPECTED

1)DPNZ - Your wiser brother
2)DPNZ/FLANGJ SENIOR F + M should be respect
3)FLANGJ COUSINS MAX OF 1st not second or you will not know them.
4)Max of 3 buddies from your education up until whenever that ended. (I only have one mate/respect from 4 years at UNI)

UNRESPECTED

1)Your government
2)Your country
3)Any actor or actress be they NZ or International
4)Friends of friends (real not ********)
5)Any person you do business with in the course of your life be this buying protein powder or coachroach spray or even a new car or bike.
6)Any dead before your birth but famous relatives should not be respected because you did not and could not know them.
7)Good fellow posters in the IFBB section.

TEAM WO1F