Why is there such little hype for the 2014 Olympia?

[kanis999]

what op? I am so hyped for the bul**** they will come up with this year

Hahaha. I never said I'M not hyped. I was mainly referring to the youtube community.

[buzzbot]

Because 2012 was close so everyone thought 2013 could go either way. 2013 wasn't close so people aren't expecting it to be this time.

No new monsters like big rammy coming in. No jay

[AaronS889]

Is it because last year they did a film and this year they didn't? Is it because everyone is certain Phil is going to win again at this point?

In 2013 it seemed like everyone was talking about the contest much more. I can hardly find any youtube videos of the competitors in 2014, or videos of people making their predictions.

Without a doubt the return of Jay Cutler and the debut of Big Ramy made 2013 huge. That said, this is the 50th anniversary plus it will be broadcast on tv for the first time in decades.

[DavisForman]

I'm in this boat. I have come to expect unfair placings in all IFBB shows

I feel the same way. I'll never miss the O, but I'm no longer watching to see who wins/loses. Just going to sick back and watch some amazing physiques.

The judges have f*cked up too many times now. It's so obvious that it's not about the best bodybuilder anymore. It's about sponsorship, corrupt judging and who owes who a favour.

[Vibrio]

Like some of you have said, the lack of movie-hype makes it seem "slow" compared to last year.

[Milone79]

Possibly cos the IFBB keep killing it off by cramming the Olympia weekend full of crap and not focusing on the big cahuna that people actually give two ****s about.

Shame they won't go back to making the Olympia about the actual Mr O contest but hey, money talks and people wanna see folk wearing board shorts and bikini competitors who've dieted exclusively on clen and coke rather than guys that actually bust their tits off in the gym.

repped for truth!!!!

[Fairfax]

I can't log in much these days but still appreciate my one chance of the year to share this hobby with the like-minded online around Olympia time, so I'm wondering...where are all the Team threads this year?? Team Kai, Team Phil etc?

Anyway, if Phil wins I hope he's the best guy onstage, I hope Kai is the best he's ever been (and wins!), and I hope Ramy really brings it (Top 3!). Would also love to see Roelly do well, and Alina Popa win Ms O.

Good luck to all the competitors!

[RiceBrah93]

Cause it's chit and dying. It's all about aesthetics and being shredded now brah, all about the Zyzz legacy. None of that monster disgusting looking physiques

[JanesLastResort]

lack of coverage and probably decreasing faith from fans.

[ansatsuken]

Cause it's chit and dying. It's all about aesthetics and being shredded now brah, all about the Zyzz legacy. None of that monster disgusting looking physiques

Negs for life. Especially saying this in the IFBB section.

[stealth_swimmer]

Possibly cos the IFBB keep killing it off by cramming the Olympia weekend full of crap and not focusing on the big cahuna that people actually give two ****s about.

Shame they won't go back to making the Olympia about the actual Mr O contest but hey, money talks and people wanna see folk wearing board shorts and bikini competitors who've dieted exclusively on clen and coke rather than guys that actually bust their tits off in the gym.

Hope you realize how little sense your post makes. I agree there hasn't been a lot of hype this year, but the fact that there is more money in the competition means more ppl are willing to pay money. The expo seems to grow all the time with tons of ppl. So there should be a lot of excitement.

Like you said, there are lots of events, but they aren't taking place at the same time as the men's bodybuilding, so there's no substitution going on. If anything, I'd just say it's been a big lack of marketing this year.

[stealth_swimmer]

I feel the same way. I'll never miss the O, but I'm no longer watching to see who wins/loses. Just going to sick back and watch some amazing physiques.

The judges have f*cked up too many times now. It's so obvious that it's not about the best bodybuilder anymore. It's about sponsorship, corrupt judging and who owes who a favour.

Not really. You still get weird calls, but the judging is way better than it was a few years ago. Unless you're one of those mass monster fans.

[bartosh]

Not really. You still get weird calls, but the judging is way better than it was a few years ago. Unless you're one of those mass monster fans.

No it isnt. You supported kuclo beating beyeke that one competition this year when everybody unanimously said that was bs. EVERYBODY on the forum, all the spokesmen, all the pros, everybody. So you think the judging is fair when the vast majority disagrees. You're welcome to disagree(or agree with whatever the judge says, however you want to phrase it) but when this is a purely subjective event and you're in the minuscule minority, you're wrong. But hey the judges thought that and the judges can do no wrong right? The judging has been consistently bad for over a decade now, if not worse now. It was not worse a few years ago.

[Unbiasedfan]

You're welcome to disagree(or agree with whatever the judge says, however you want to phrase it) but when this is a purely subjective event and you're in the minuscule minority, you're wrong. But hey the judges thought that and the judges can do no wrong right?.

There is no wrong or right call when it comes to "a purely subjective event". I also think he did say Lionel should have beaten Steve.

[bartosh]

There is no wrong or right call when it comes to "a purely subjective event". I also think he did say Lionel should have beaten Steve.

If stealth said lyonel should have beaten steve during the competition(not in recent days) then I'm mistaken and i apologize.

On topic, after this press conference, there's a tinsy bit more hype in this O

[johnnybgood8]

Can't wait for Men's Physique competition. Don't give a about MO.
Anyway, Arnold is still best looking mister olympia.

[LUGIA]

Can't wait for Men's Physique competition. Don't give a about MO.
Anyway, Arnold is still best looking mister olympia.

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[deathmetal1992]

If anything there is more hype this year than the year before. The amount of prediction threads that were posted is mind-boggling.

[Unbiasedfan]

Looking at this before the O?

Im afraid competitors will look very unimpressive now.

[xerbia]

MP is where it's at now. No one cares about these gross insulin blow up dolls..

[johnnybgood8]

@at ronnie pics

Huge ofc, but still not better looking than Arnold. Because its too much. Too much roids too much

[LUGIA]

@at ronnie pics

Huge ofc, but still not better looking than Arnold. Because its too much. Too much roids too much

[DanParryFitness]

quite simple its cos the same top 4 will probably be the same top 4

[BOUNTYHUNTERMK2]

Cause it's chit and dying. It's all about aesthetics and being shredded now brah, all about the Zyzz legacy. None of that monster disgusting looking physiques

Hope you realize how little sense your post makes. I agree there hasn't been a lot of hype this year, but the fact that there is more money in the competition means more ppl are willing to pay money. The expo seems to grow all the time with tons of ppl. So there should be a lot of excitement.

Like you said, there are lots of events, but they aren't taking place at the same time as the men's bodybuilding, so there's no substitution going on. If anything, I'd just say it's been a big lack of marketing this year.

There is more money in the comp due to sponsors pumping ****eloads...doesn't mean the 'product' is getting any better. Stating that the epo is growing all the time ergo there should be more excitement means **** all in context of the competition itself-goes back to the fact it's become a cash cow and no longer focused on what the Olympia is all about, men's bodybuilding. Olympia should be about the main event, not bikini, board short wearers or your wank bank material.

Whilst there is no substitution per se of the bodybuilding the fact we have to sit through tons of guff before we see the actual men's comp on the stream is a right pain in the ass.