Being single in the ‘90s (without access to internet dating) meant putting in a lot of time at the bars. Sad to say I NEVER made a love connection. Though I do remember watching a crap-load of TV on mute. Usually the bars would play Mtv videos or highlights from old Jackie Chan movies. If my friends and I were at a sports bar (late at night) we were in for a real visual treat – THE WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION. Events featuring bouncer-like bad-asses competing in memorable contests such as…
The best out of the burly bunch had to be Mr. Magnús Ver Magnússon. This Icelander pretty much owned the competition in the 90s. He was the baron of bitch-slapping, walking away with a staggering 4 WSM titles (1991, 1994, 1995 and 1996.)
CLASSIC MAGNUS MADE LIFTS…
882lb squat
605lb bench press
world record tire dead-lift of 981lbs
The log throw audience looks rather unenthused. I'd say this all beats internet dating, though, be it as a competitor or spectator.
ReplyDeletePS Copyboy, thanks for your comments and for adding my link to your listing! I really appreciate it.
Cheers,
Robyn