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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 1:18 pm
by Phlegm
See if you guys can top God's personal messenger, Pat Robertson.
(CBS/AP) Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says he has leg-pressed 2,000 pounds, but some say he'd be in a pretty tough spot if he tried.
The "700 Club" host's feat of strength is recounted on the Web site of his Christian Broadcasting Network, in a posting headlined "How Pat Robertson Leg Pressed 2,000 Pounds."
According to the CBN Web site, Robertson worked his way up to lifting a ton with the help of his physician, who is not named. The posting does not say when the lift occurred, but a CBN spokeswoman released photos to The Associated Press that she said showed Robertson lifting 2,000 pounds in 2003, when Robertson was 73. He is now 76.
The Web posting said two men loaded the leg-press machine with 2,000 pounds "and then let it down on Mr. Robertson, who pushed it up one rep and let it go back down again." The Web site said several people witnessed the event, and shows video of Robertson leg-pressing what appears to be 1,000 pounds.
Clay Travis of CBS SportsLine.com called the 2,000-pound assertion impossible in a column this week, writing that the leg-press record for football players at Florida State University is 665 pounds less.
"Where in the world did Robertson even find a machine that could hold 2,000 pounds at one time?" Travis asked.
Andy Zucker, a strength-training coach at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, said leg presses of more than 1,000 pounds represent "a Herculean effort, and 2,000 pounds is a whole other story."
"If he was able to lift that much weight, I take my hat off to him, but the numbers suggest that people who lift that much weight are few and far between," Zucker said. "One would have to see what type of leg press it was on and under what parameters it was done."
CBN spokeswoman Angell Vasko said Friday that Robertson was not available for comment because he was "out of pocket" for the long holiday weekend.
Vasko said she has not seen Robertson leg-press 2,000 pounds but that it's not "a huge shocker" that he could.
"Pat is so healthy," she said. "This is something he trained for over an extended period of time. He lives a very healthy, regimented life."
One of the photos Vasko released had a digital date stamp of 1994, although she said Robertson performed the leg press in 2003. Vasko said that perhaps the date was not set properly on the camera.
The CBN Web site attributes Robertson's energy in part to "his age-defying protein shake." The site offers a recipe for the shake, which contains ingredients such as soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate, flaxseed oil and apple cider vinegar.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 1:20 pm
by Jay
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 1:31 pm
by Narrock
Pat Robertson sucks.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 2:03 pm
by Gidan
I'll believe it when I see it.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 2:11 pm
by Jimmy Durante
God was spotting.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 2:27 pm
by Minrott
lmao
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 8:23 pm
by Captain Insano
Narrock wrote:Pat Robertson sucks.
if I was made from pixels I would pound that signature
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:55 pm
by Phlegm
Pat Robertson says he really did leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer. From Associated Press:
(AP) Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says it is the God's honest truth _ he did, indeed, once leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer, and he still regularly lifts up to 1,200 pounds with his legs.
But he acknowledged that the way he leg-presses would not be legal in a bodybuilding competition.
The "700 Club" host's feat is recounted on the Web site of his Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach. But sports experts questioned the assertion in recent weeks, with one noting that the leg-press record for football players at Florida State University is 665 pounds less.
A spokeswoman recently released a photo she said showed Robertson leg-pressing 2,000 pounds on Feb. 1, 2003. Robertson had surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland later that month and turned 73 that March.
"I did it one time, one rep, but I had built up to it for about three years," Robertson insisted on Wednesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press, the first time he has spoken with a reporter since the leg-press brouhaha.
Robertson said his doctor encouraged him to leg-press weights to strengthen his bad knees.
But he said he did the 2,000-pound lift on an incline leg press with the machine's brake on, which means he did not have to lift the weight the whole way.
"When the professionals do it, they take the brake off and let the weight come all the way down on them. And if you don't have a lot of help, you've got a Volkswagen sitting on your hips. I didn't do that," he said.
CBN's Web site has a video showing Robertson leg-pressing 1,000 pounds. The Web site attributes Robertson's energy in part to "his age-defying protein shake." The site offers a free recipe for the shake, with ingredients including soy and whey protein, flaxseed oil and apple cider vinegar.
Robertson also has licensed his name to Columbus, Ohio-based Basic Organics Inc., which makes a similar product called Pat's Diet Shake.
"We're selling the thing like crazy. There are thousands of people who want to get it. They think the shake had something to do with my ability to lift weights, and I don't think it did," he said, chuckling.
Robertson said he takes about 45 vitamins and minerals daily, abstains from sweets and soft drinks, eats lot of salads, fruits and nuts and rides horses, plays golf and works out.
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:42 pm
by Trielelvan
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:14 pm
by vonkaar
Jimmy Durante wrote:God was spotting.
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:31 pm
by Harrison
Phlegm wrote:Pat Robertson says he really did leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer from anal sex. From Associated Press:
(AP) Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says it is the God's honest truth _ he did, indeed, once leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer from anal sex, and he still regularly lifts up to 1,200 pounds with his legs.
But he acknowledged that the way he leg-presses would not be legal in a bodybuilding competition. He also goes on to explain he would be a complete faggot if the bible would allow it.
The "700 Club" host's feat is recounted on the Web site of his Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach (
http://www.itsrainingmen.com). But sports experts questioned the assertion in recent weeks, with one noting that the leg-press record for football players at Florida State University is 666 pounds less.
A spokeswoman recently released a photo she said showed Robertson leg-pressing 2,000 pounds on Feb. 1, 2003. Robertson had surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland later that month and turned 73 that March.
"I did it one time, one rep, but I still got prostate cancer for it" Robertson insisted on Wednesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press, the first time he has spoken with a reporter since the leg-press brouhaha.
Robertson said his doctor encouraged him to leg-press weights to strengthen his bad knees and stretched rectum.
But he said he did the 2,000-pound lift on an incline leg press with the machine's brake on, which means he did not do shit in-fact.
"When the professionals do it, they take the brake off and let the weight come all the way down on them. And if you don't have a lot of help, you've got a Volkswagen sitting on your hips. I didn't do that, I'm a fucking pussy" he said.
CBN's Web site has a video showing Robertson leg-pressing 1,000 pounds. The Web site attributes Robertson's energy in part to "his age-defying protein shake." The site offers a free recipe for the shake, which involves Vaseline and rigorous hand movements.
Robertson also has licensed his name to Columbus, Ohio-based Basic Organics Inc., which makes a similar product called Pat's Handful of Sin Shake.
"We're selling the thing like crazy. There are thousands of people who want to get it. They think the shake had something to do with my ability to lift weights, and I don't think it did," he said, chuckling lewdly.
Robertson said he takes about 45 vitamins and minerals daily, abstains from sweets and soft drinks, eats lot of salads, fruits and nuts and rides horses, plays golf and works out. He also says, "I still continue to guff cock regularly as my daily routine to battle cancer."
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:33 pm
by Narrock
Harrison wrote:Phlegm wrote:Pat Robertson says he really did leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer from anal sex. From Associated Press:
(AP) Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says it is the God's honest truth _ he did, indeed, once leg-press a ton when he was almost 73 and had prostate cancer from anal sex, and he still regularly lifts up to 1,200 pounds with his legs.
But he acknowledged that the way he leg-presses would not be legal in a bodybuilding competition. He also goes on to explain he would be a complete faggot if the bible would allow it.
The "700 Club" host's feat is recounted on the Web site of his Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach (
http://www.itsrainingmen.com). But sports experts questioned the assertion in recent weeks, with one noting that the leg-press record for football players at Florida State University is 666 pounds less.
A spokeswoman recently released a photo she said showed Robertson leg-pressing 2,000 pounds on Feb. 1, 2003. Robertson had surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland later that month and turned 73 that March.
"I did it one time, one rep, but I still got prostate cancer for it" Robertson insisted on Wednesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press, the first time he has spoken with a reporter since the leg-press brouhaha.
Robertson said his doctor encouraged him to leg-press weights to strengthen his bad knees and stretched rectum.
But he said he did the 2,000-pound lift on an incline leg press with the machine's brake on, which means he did not do shit in-fact.
"When the professionals do it, they take the brake off and let the weight come all the way down on them. And if you don't have a lot of help, you've got a Volkswagen sitting on your hips. I didn't do that, I'm a fucking pussy" he said.
CBN's Web site has a video showing Robertson leg-pressing 1,000 pounds. The Web site attributes Robertson's energy in part to "his age-defying protein shake." The site offers a free recipe for the shake, which involves Vaseline and rigorous hand movements.
Robertson also has licensed his name to Columbus, Ohio-based Basic Organics Inc., which makes a similar product called Pat's Handful of Sin Shake.
"We're selling the thing like crazy. There are thousands of people who want to get it. They think the shake had something to do with my ability to lift weights, and I don't think it did," he said, chuckling lewdly.
Robertson said he takes about 45 vitamins and minerals daily, abstains from sweets and soft drinks, eats lot of salads, fruits and nuts and rides horses, plays golf and works out. He also says, "I still continue to guff cock regularly as my daily routine to battle cancer."
Third-grade humor
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:44 pm
by Mop
Made me el oh el
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:46 pm
by Narrock
I still continue to guff cock regularly as my daily routine to battle cancer
oh yeah, I forgot to laugh at that one... yuk yuk yuk Now, that's REAL humor.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:30 am
by Donnel
You know I clicked this thread hoping for a discussion of pancakes.
Thread does not deliver.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:56 am
by Narrock
Get some Krusteaz brand pancake mix. Add water. Then add thinly sliced pieces of banana. Fry in a pan. Add hot maple syrup. Consume and revel in the delectableness of Narrock's flapjacks.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:16 am
by Arlos
Banana pancakes? YUCK
Everyone knows that the only TRUE ultra-delectable pancakes feature BLUEBERRIES. I call a jihad against the banana-pancakers!!
-Arlos
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:42 am
by Agrajag
I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my pancake mix. Vanilla pancakes
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:04 pm
by Harrison
Agrajag wrote:I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my pancake mix. Vanilla pancakes
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:09 pm
by Zanchief
Have none of you heard of chocolate chips?
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:09 pm
by Harrison
Chocolate will stay the fuck out of my favorite foods, thanks.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:23 pm
by Darcler
I dont like chocolate.
I *do* love vanilla in my pancakes though.
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:32 pm
by Captain Insano
The only time I'll eat pancakes is when a hot chick cooks them for me wearing only saran wrap
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:56 pm
by Gidan
I make them with chocolate from time to time and always add vanilla
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:05 pm
by Narrock
Agrajag wrote:I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my pancake mix. Vanilla pancakes
That sounds hecka good. I'm gonna try adding that to my banana pancakes. I only add vanilla extract when I make Filipino PUTO cake or vaniller milkshakes.
