Is there a benefit to looking like a body builder?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the perceptions and implications of bodybuilding, particularly focusing on the appearance of bodybuilders and the societal views on their physiques. Participants explore various aspects including attractiveness, the use of steroids, and the dedication required for bodybuilding, with contributions reflecting personal opinions and experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express discomfort with the appearance of bodybuilders, describing it as "freakish" or "disgusting," particularly when steroids are involved.
  • Others argue that bodybuilding requires significant dedication and hard work, appreciating the effort put into achieving such physiques.
  • There is a contention regarding the attractiveness of bodybuilders, with some finding them appealing while others do not, often citing the effects of steroid use as a negative factor.
  • Some participants note that the extreme appearance of bodybuilders may not be representative of typical gym-goers, emphasizing the misconception that regular training leads to such results.
  • A few participants highlight the contributions of bodybuilders to medical knowledge about the human body, suggesting that their training has led to advancements in understanding physical health.
  • Disagreement exists over the gender identity of a specific bodybuilder in an image, with various interpretations based on physical characteristics and attire.
  • Some participants mention that the goal of bodybuilding is not necessarily to be attractive, which leads to further debate about societal standards of beauty.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the attractiveness of bodybuilders or the implications of their appearance. Multiple competing views remain regarding the use of steroids and the societal perceptions of bodybuilding.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions about the effects of steroids on physical appearance and the definitions of attractiveness in the context of bodybuilding. The discussion reflects a range of personal opinions and experiences without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in fitness, bodybuilding, societal perceptions of physical appearance, and the implications of steroid use may find this discussion relevant.

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cyrusabdollahi said:
Too bad, he looked really good back in the day...

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Doesnt even look like the same person anymore. Even his face is bloated.
I agree. While I still don't find that look attractive (I'd like to see a little fat softening the rough edges, but that's just my taste), in that photo, he looks proportional and, well, human. When body builders looked like that, I could at least understand why people would choose to go for that look and why some would be attracted to it. In his more recent photos, he looks just plain grotesque. There's no overall plan, no attention to accentuating natural appearance, but distorting and bloating one's shape to something completely unnatural.

I also cannot get past the idea that someone who is spending as much time as they must to get their body to look like that must be completely obsessed or self-absorbed. I prefer a more natural muscular look, the kind you get from doing hard, manual labor.
 

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