Pumping Iron

Ever meet a body builder? I never had, until I met the guy that lives in the suite next door to me. He goes to the gym three times a day, subsists on protein powder and cottage cheese, and practices his poses often. Quite an interesting character if you ask me. He's also one of the most genuine guys I've ever met and has a certain endearing quality to him. Love the irony of a tough guy exterior and softie interior, it's quite the juxtaposition if you ask me. Anyway, last night, he came over randomly as usual to chat with my roommates and me. He convinced us to watch this documentary, "Pumping Iron" about body builders training for Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in it, to give some perspective. The ridiculously over developed muscles & prominent veins were quite the sight. After all this, I still don't really understand the point of body building. It gives some guys a way of validating their "manliness" I suppose. Hey, whatever floats your boat.