I think the professional bodybuilder types are sort of freakishly overdeveloped, but John here is just built like the “proverbial,” as Nilk says. And Nilk also brought up Jean-Claude God Damn Van Damme, who I think has a near-perfect male physique: I wish I could look like that, but alas, my musculature just likes being rather thin, no matter how I work out…. Crud.
March 8, 2008, 1:59 pm at 1:59 pm
Why, thank you, Angus, that’s rather a yummy picture. Well, except for the arms. He looks like he’s got on wrinkly sleeves.
I admire a well-toned male body, but I never really went for the over-developed body-builder types. I notice when they get into acting in a big way, they tend to slim down considerably.
March 8, 2008, 3:01 pm at 3:01 pm
I agree. My favorite Arnold action flick – because it was so funny and co-stared Rae Dawn Chong – was Commando. If you compare him there to when he was Mr. Universe, he’s WAY less bulky, and I think he looked a lot “better” like that.
March 8, 2008, 4:17 pm at 4:17 pm
I got two words for you, Angus, if you want that kind of body: anabolic steroids.
March 8, 2008, 6:21 pm at 6:21 pm
Nope. Bad for you. I like the “Mr. Natural” way.*
*Obscure sixties reference.
March 9, 2008, 12:44 am at 12:44 am
I, too, prefer the well-formed male body, as opposed to the over-done. I always liked the slender, well-dressed, confident, American male.
March 9, 2008, 2:18 am at 2:18 am
I didn’t think it was possible, but he does even less for me shirtless.
Angus, find Salty and I one of those slender, well-dressed, confident Westerner types!
March 9, 2008, 5:54 am at 5:54 am
LOL! Thanks, Angus. He’s a bit overdone, but still looking good over here.
Especially with a glass of Yarra Ridge to hand.