I forgot how f’n good this book is. When he met Arnold for a second time (this time with Franco), Arnold was asking Rick about steroids, which he hadn’t yet. Arnold gave him a months supply of Dianobol in case he was curious.
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I forgot how f’n good this book is. When he met Arnold for a second time (this time with Franco), Arnold was asking Rick about steroids, which he hadn’t yet. Arnold gave him a months supply of Dianobol in case he was curious.
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Anyone on the forum following this kennykoooo on Instagram? I am sure that some of you guys got him; hell, I would bet that somebody on here probably knows him... He's got a pretty good gig going on, asking what appears to be random guys and gals if they are natty or not. Not surprising to me, most of the people he questions admit, on camera, to being geared up. He's also caroused around what appears to be the AVN Awards Expo (or something to that effect) and done Q&A with some mangy looking porn "stars". Of course here he's not asking these supposed starlets whether they are natty or not...Originally Posted by wango
Yeah the steroid question: I harken back to the late 70's or perhaps it was 1980, I went with my bodybuilding older brother (the guy who first instilled a penchant for pumping iron in me) to the Southlake Mall, in northwest Indiana, a stones throw away from the infamous Gary, Indiana, which held the acclaimed and coveted fame of the Murder Capital of America one year in the early 80's; the mall has degenerated into an urban cesspool with at least one incidence of culprits (I'll leave it to your imagination as to who the perpetrators were; "Pat, I'd like to solve the puzzle...") opening fire within the constricted confines of the shopping center... Anyways, I go there in tow of my idol, my big brother, to see Mike Mentzer. After he posed and changed into sweats, he took questions from the audience. Now, this all took place within the cramped space of Brown's Sporting Goods (Probably doesn't even exist anymore, but I can still remember the display of the hunting rifles on the wall and the unfortunate fact that the sales guy never wanted to let this little prepubescent lad who was bereft of the means to purchase, handle one of those rifles.). During this time, one guy asks Mike Mentzer if he has ever taken steroids. In fact, the questioner mispronounced the drug, he said "styroids", and Mike tells him that he has never heard of styroids, but if he is talking about steroids, he says, "Asking a bodybuilder if he takes steroids is like asking a guy if he beats off. Everybody's doing it, but nobody wants to tell you about it". That holds true pretty much into today's times. Him saying that has stayed with me since I heard it, and at the tender age of 12 years old, I didn't even know what they were talking about...
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Great story Cy! Mike M has some serious time in the pages of the book. Particularly the 80 Mr. O, where Arnold won by controversy.
BTW, there is some interesting shit on Arnie in the book; he can be one devious and cocky mofo.
I’m pissed that my mind is failing me recalling the visits I made to the legendary gym called Vince’s in the valley (also brought up a lot in this book). Cameras on cell phones can be a curse, but they do make some memories last longer.
On a final note, it was interesting to hear competitors in the 60’s complaining about too much mass & not being aesthetic. Wow, 60 years later, the same “Muscle Wars” keep occurring!
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Quick short story. Me and a buddy went to the second Arnold Classic (Yes, I'm old so F all of you) years back. We were late arriving to the main hotel due to weather delays. Get to the check in and the girl says uh oh, you were so late we gave your room away. She went to another room, came back and gave us each keys telling us when you get in the elevator insert the key above the numbers then press your floor. We were given a small penthouse room on the floor with Arnold, Franco and all the big shots! Amazing. Had a free breakfast room to die for and ate and got pics with all of them. They were all so nice to talk to. Quite a memorable experience.
Book looks interesting btw!
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Great story!
Oh yeah the book is insane. Damn, I’m glad you saw this thread, because I have a question that you might know an answer.
I know HGH was available as a pituitary gland extract till it was banned in the mid 80’s. The author alluded to there being a rumor before the 82 Mr. O, that TP might have had his own exclusive source. Could Mike have been on it in 80, after looking at this pic & seeing Arnold’s quote?
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Now THAT'S a story...!!!
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