Bodybuilders do some weird stuff in the name of vanity. Between smearing spray tan all over themselves and spending all their free time at the gym to look as ripped as possible, nothing should come as a surprise… right? How about shamelessly marketing themselves by wearing nothing but the tiniest of bathing suits?
When you skim fitness magazines and gaze upon near-Herculean bros posing like this, part of you — the logical, intelligent consumer — is, of course, skeptical. You’re too smart to let some random person convince you that you’re the next Arnold. And still, there’s something about those ads that tempts the not-smart side of you.
Channeling Conan the Barbarian
Have you ever seen a full-grown adult wearing a scantily-clad costume and thought: "Jeez, how could they possibly have the overinflated ego and awkwardly grandiose sense of self-worth needed to wear that in public? Have they no shame?!" Welcome to the gym. It's been waiting for you. For better, or worse.
If you've ever seen the movie then you'll know this guy is trying to channel the main character from the movie "Conan the Barbarian." Is this guy getting ripped so he can get vengeance for the death of his parents or does he just want to maintain his muscular physique?
What the Duck?
If you're looking at this photo and wondering "what on earth is going on?" We'll explain it to you. Someone decided to bring a duck to their school gym for no apparent reason. But there is always a reason and in this case, we determined that it's because ducks are cool.
These feathery creatures are always down for some breadcrumbs. They might even let you pet them if you can get close enough, but don't confuse their friendly nature with other waterfowl, like Geese and Swans, who are not as friendly and will probably chase you if you get too close.
Total Chaos
There is so much going on in this photo, we don't even know where to begin. From the man showing off his torso in the background to the guy crying while squatting some weights and being held by a friend, it's total chaos. And we haven't even mentioned his shoes!
Exercising with your friends might sound like a healthy hobby that's meant to make you happier and increase your well-being. But the gym is a fallen world — full of chaos, men baring their chests, and bad taste in shoes, and that is why so many people would rather stay at home.
The Good Old Days
You probably think you’ve heard all you can possibly hear about the good old days. You might think you're full to the brim with historical facts and tidbits, but you probably didn't know that people used to exercise with hoopla wheels. They resemble hula hoops, but these were actually much bigger and made out of metal.
To use one of these bad boys you needed excellent coordination skills and an incredibly strong core. Not to mention your grip better be good, otherwise, you could risk falling and embarrassing yourself during a time when a man's reputation rested solely on his masculinity.