Big Mike on American Idol

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[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]jo3 wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Personally, I think he sucks. I used to watch with my then girlfirend, but haven’t seen the last probably month+ so don’t know if he’s still on. [/quote]
He’s still on. He was voted off last week but the judges decided to save them (didn’t even know there was a “save” feature on AI).

[quote]PaddyM wrote:
Maybe he’ll win and in turn get movie roles that T-Nation always complains go to guys who are too small.[/quote]
Unfortunately, I’ve read too many comments on YouTube, CNN, and AI’s website about how Big Mike is “too fat” (“he’s just like Ruben Studdard”) and shouldn’t even be a personal trainer because of how “fat” he is.

It’s all about looking like Edward and Jacob from Twilight nowadays…[/quote]

Youtube is the top source for dumbass-ness.

He’s muscular. He is also carrying a good deal of body fat. However, most people won’t ever get as big as he is without ever being a little “smoother” than they would like.
Yes, he could lean up IF HE WANTS TO, but anyone acting like he’s just fat is a retard.

I would listen to what he has to say as far as building muscle mass over most of the guys I used to see who could barely break 150lbs yet considered themselves “trainers”.[/quote]

I would listen to the guy who’s somewhere in the middle, the one who’s muscular and fairly lean, not at the direct ends of the spectrum.[/quote]

The man is a walking mountain! I would not aspire to look like him (not that I could) but I would damn sure listen to what he has to say about training.

Eating too much and gaining ‘fat weight’ does not take away from the mans ‘muscular size’ and how he attained it, even though they are inextricably linked. You might take his nutritional advice with a pinch of salt :slight_smile: however, you have to admit that he’s doing A LOT RIGHT to get where he is!

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Big Mike lives for one more week.

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Its all about perception. It always had and always will be. The lens may change over time but there’s always going to be one there. Most of us from this site know that Mike has a lot of muscle even if he looks a bit soft. People who are ignorant (not their fault) would say hes fat just because he looks fat. If he ever wanted to be thought of as a muscular guy he’d lean up (as opposed to showing up in a Golds gym shirt).

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[quote]Rockscar wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

He’s muscular. He is also carrying a good deal of body fat. However, most people won’t ever get as big as he is without ever being a little “smoother” than they would like.
Yes, he could lean up IF HE WANTS TO, but anyone acting like he’s just fat is a retard.
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Hell, I’d trade my current body and most of my possessions to be built like Mike.
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Really? Your wife, kids, house, cars… I figured you would be big/strong enough at this point and have enough hard work put in to never say something like this.[/quote]

Do you have an issue with me Rockscar?
Learn to read: I said MOST of my possessions (wife and child aren’t possessions in MY world).
Of those possessions would include furnishings, paintings, all the crap we “married w/children folk” tend to have in storage for years, etc.
I could do with a LOT less. My wife and I discuss this all the time. As we age, it seems we’re attached to our possessions less and less. Yes, I’m big and strong enough at this age to realize that even after a catastrpohe where I lose everything, as long as my life, my wife and son are well, I have a lot to be thankful for.

Good enough answer for ya?

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This guy is good.

I have thing I do with these Am.Idol clips-- I always listen to them minimized (ie no video first). First and foremost, personality or looks aside, the contestants have to be able to sing. In the end, their voices are going to be played endlessly via audio, so that’s the real test. Stage personna is second (of course there are always some exceptions).

Mike can SING.

After watching the vids, it’s very obvious he has an infectious stage presence. In American Idol the winner obviously must have both qualities. The fact that he’s a big guy and not awkward on stage is impressive. Having experience as a kid on stage performing, playing football, and bodybuilding all contribute to that. He’s comfortable in his skin. Look at Kai Greene pose-- Big dude, fluid movement. It’s natural, but to hone that takes practice.

Big Mike’s got it.

Instant favorite.

  • I ripped “Eleanor Rigby”. Best cover I’ve ever heard of that song. A band I was in used to cover that (much heavier). Love it.
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[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have a whole cd of music and songs written back in college. I agree, it is nice, but what is sad is that people think this is so uncommon. It sucks that people are shocked to find out bigger guys do more than just lift weights all day.[/quote]

WHOOOOA WHOOOOOA WHOOOOA. There is an entire CD of Prof-X original material floating around out there that hasnt been linked to/uploaded on this site yet?

What is it gonna take to get that on my gym playlist?

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[quote]jo3 wrote:

[quote]PaddyM wrote:
Maybe he’ll win and in turn get movie roles that T-Nation always complains go to guys who are too small.[/quote]

Unfortunately, I’ve read too many comments on YouTube, CNN, and AI’s website about how Big Mike is “too fat” (“he’s just like Ruben Studdard”) and shouldn’t even be a personal trainer because of how “fat” he is.

It’s all about looking like Edward and Jacob from Twilight nowadays…[/quote]

He could always lose on AI and still get some acting roles. Seems like losing has worked out pretty well for a lot of other people.

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[quote]andrew_live wrote:

[quote]jo3 wrote:

[quote]PaddyM wrote:
Maybe he’ll win and in turn get movie roles that T-Nation always complains go to guys who are too small.[/quote]

Unfortunately, I’ve read too many comments on YouTube, CNN, and AI’s website about how Big Mike is “too fat” (“he’s just like Ruben Studdard”) and shouldn’t even be a personal trainer because of how “fat” he is.

It’s all about looking like Edward and Jacob from Twilight nowadays…[/quote]

He could always lose on AI and still get some acting roles. Seems like losing has worked out pretty well for a lot of other people.
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The guy has talent and is quite camera friendly. He’s got work waiting for him in some entertainment medium. Chris Daughtry placed, like 4th or 5th or something, and he’s one of the most successful acts to come out of there, even moreso than many of the other winners.

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[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Rockscar wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

He’s muscular. He is also carrying a good deal of body fat. However, most people won’t ever get as big as he is without ever being a little “smoother” than they would like.
Yes, he could lean up IF HE WANTS TO, but anyone acting like he’s just fat is a retard.
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Hell, I’d trade my current body and most of my possessions to be built like Mike.
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Really? Your wife, kids, house, cars… I figured you would be big/strong enough at this point and have enough hard work put in to never say something like this.[/quote]

Do you have an issue with me Rockscar?
Learn to read: I said MOST of my possessions (wife and child aren’t possessions in MY world).
Of those possessions would include furnishings, paintings, all the crap we “married w/children folk” tend to have in storage for years, etc.
I could do with a LOT less. My wife and I discuss this all the time. As we age, it seems we’re attached to our possessions less and less. Yes, I’m big and strong enough at this age to realize that even after a catastrpohe where I lose everything, as long as my life, my wife and son are well, I have a lot to be thankful for.

Good enough answer for ya? [/quote]

LOL., No I don’t have an issue with you, but it seems you like to condescend a basic, simple question I pose.

Let me re-phrase…I don’t understand why you would even say that you would trade your possessions to look like him. Aren’t you already close, if not in better shape overall than that dude? This was my thinking.

That’s it. I’ll try not to offend thee further with my outrageous questions.

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[quote]Rockscar wrote:
Let me re-phrase…I don’t understand why you would even say that you would trade your possessions to look like him. Aren’t you already close, if not in better shape overall than that dude? This was my thinking.
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  1. Most of my possessions mean nothing to me.
  2. Mike possesses a LARGE frame and good genetics for gaining mass.
  3. I’m a small dude who has a harder time gaining muscle, but an easy time losing fat. If I could trade with him, I’d have the size, and the fat loss would be an easier task.

Oh, and just for the record, I still want to remain white.

lol

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[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Rockscar wrote:
Let me re-phrase…I don’t understand why you would even say that you would trade your possessions to look like him. Aren’t you already close, if not in better shape overall than that dude? This was my thinking.
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  1. Most of my possessions mean nothing to me.
  2. Mike possesses a LARGE frame and good genetics for gaining mass.
  3. I’m a small dude who has a harder time gaining muscle, but an easy time losing fat. If I could trade with him, I’d have the size, and the fat loss would be an easier task.

Oh, and just for the record, I still want to remain white.

lol[/quote]

you lol’d because you couldnt honestly say that with a straight face!

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Rockscar wrote:
Let me re-phrase…I don’t understand why you would even say that you would trade your possessions to look like him. Aren’t you already close, if not in better shape overall than that dude? This was my thinking.
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  1. Most of my possessions mean nothing to me.
  2. Mike possesses a LARGE frame and good genetics for gaining mass.
  3. I’m a small dude who has a harder time gaining muscle, but an easy time losing fat. If I could trade with him, I’d have the size, and the fat loss would be an easier task.

Oh, and just for the record, I still want to remain white.

lol[/quote]

you lol’d because you couldnt honestly say that with a straight face!

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If you’re referring to my last statement, then you would be correct, oh Dark One.

lol