Lee Priest - Napoleon Complex Or Underrated Superman?
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- What drives a man's motivations to stand alone against the crushing forces of corrupt power and politics?
The video analyses the impact of one of bodybuilding's most controversial and polarizing figures - Lee Priest.
I analyze Priest's rise and enduring battles with his demons, the iron, and his David vs Goliath struggle against the powers that be.
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"In a sport where testicular atrophy is the norm" has got my vote for quote of the year😂😂
😂second vote
haha, certainly explains a lot regarding many of the themes underpinning the topics I discuss. @armagansabetian5269 - Just also want to thank you again for the second round of coffees you bought for the channel. I really, truly appreciate the kind gesture and can't thank you enough
Lee and Danny Padilla were both treated horribly by the powers that be, both great champions and cool dudes. Good video.
The IFBB definitely had their pinatas - guys they could beat with the punishment stick and still receive a payoff from. Was, still is, and probably always will be, a shady fuckn operation.
cool dude ? you have zero clue
crikey blimey it's crazy how greedy and corruption the ifbb, only concerned with profits....
on a completely unrelated note, the name Weider is an Ashkenazic artificial name from German Weide 'willow tree'
I wonder what the German name for "Money Tree" is - probably more appropriate for the Weiders 😂.
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I just bought my first coffee for anyone on YT - hopefully I did it right and sent it to you and not one of the commentors by mistake!
@@stevenspilly I just received it and blown away by your kind generosity. Truly grateful and thankful Steve.
Incredible video mate, I think this is your best yet. If YT bury your vids because of swearing, they dont need it mate. Maybe just self sensor and use abbreviations like BS and F instead of the full words? Its a shame if you dont get rewarded for videos like this - you accurately summed up over 25 years in this vid without any sensationalism. As a Priest fan, I still learnt a lot of new things in this vid and saw some amazing unseen old footage. Great job mate. Lee has launched his own channel now, maybe you guys can work together at some point. In any case, thanks for the video as always, must have taken hours of research 🙏
Another excellent video. Very thorough research on the big fella. I hope he gets to see this and I’d love to hear his response - he’s never short of words.
Yet another comprehensive and edgy video of the sport I hate to love. Brilliant mate.
I thought about what if Lee sees it. Lee is the reason I got into bodybuilding, so it's been interesting to follow his journey. Maybe share the video with him as I'm too shy to do so, lol.
Thanks for your kind words of support regarding the vids too mate. TRULY means a lot to get that supportive feedback
@carvedouttastone I assumed you must have spoken to Lee to put this together. Kind of astonishing you managed to make it on your own. I'll share the vid with him, hopefully he likes it, you just never know with Lee, he can be pretty unpredictable!
@@stevenspilly hey Steve. I used his book/memoir as my guide along with bits and pieces I've remembered over the years. Would appreciate the share with Lee and yes very true! He might indeed hate it lol
@@carvedouttastone I haven't actually read his book, might buy it if it's available on kindle. I'm subbed to Lee's channel but I just searched "Lee Priest" and got no results? Weird, maybe he's been shadow banned already? I'll find it eventually!
Truly his own man, always followed his intuition, carved out a phenomenal physique, a real inspiration! Good vid, thanks.
I like the guys that blaze their own trail and recklessly throw the middle finger at convention and conformity - which is why you'll never see a video about guys like Jay Cutler on this channel. Dude's life story could be its own antidote to insomnia
Commenting for Al Gore's rhythm and say eff RUclips and Google.
Really appreciate it mate. Needs all the help it can get
Brilliantly researched and well written presentation! Thank you for making and sharing this. I am also commenting to help your channel with the algorithm.
Thanks mate! Really happy you enjoyed it and I love the positive feedback. My vids get no reach, so I also appreciate the algo help.
@@carvedouttastone you are most welcome because your work is well worth it.
This is what reporting looks like - lost art, and you do it very well!
Oh wow that's very nice of you to say. I hope I'm improving as I aim to get better with every vid I do. Still very much in the learning stages but love the kind words of support.
"Arbitrary Fabrications" pretty much defines competitive bodybuilding and the NCAA.
Aka muscle smoke and mirrors
Great video. I've certainly developed a newfound appreciation for Lee Priest and had no idea he'd gone through such hardship in his bodybuilding career. I also feel sorry for any competitor like Lee who clearly have a talent and gift for an endeavour that doesn't generate any real money. It's a crime how majority of these bodybuilders were treated and it seems to me that the Weider brothers were nothing but highly exploitative.
Great points made there and. thanks for the support ❤️
Your comment reminded me of a famous Napoleon quote which paraphrased said that it's amazing that man can be led and will fight and die for coloured ribbons and baubles. Bodybuilders often have/had that same mindset - they'd sacrifice everything for a worthless plastic trophy or a shitty contract just to be validated for their muscle. Sad that many bodybuilders of old did just that and died penniless for other men's profit.
Lee stood up to that very same system to his deteriment but to the betterment of his contemporaries. Someone who comes in 15th in competition has worked just has hard and are just as dedicated as those in the top 3 but end up losing money as a result of competing against sponsored athletes those sponsors are paying for the show. They at least should recoup the money for competing and then prize money on top is a bonus.
Lee did make big money when he was in the states from sponsors. Well not big compared to pro athletes in other sports, but he was rocking multiple cool cars in his blonde myth and BFTO videos. But once he got banned it dried up and I think that's why he came back to Oz. Seems he's still getting screwed by sponsors - his old "friend" Aaron Lambo being the latest not to pay him and cut him off.
@@stevenspilly not to be judgemental but that Aaron Lambo guy always gave me the creeps which he seems to have lived up to. Scumbag vibes while trying his best to imitate Lee with the face tattoo etc. And yes, I think Lee's always been a little too nonchalant in regards to business and money making. With his popularity he could've been as big as Cutler financially. He trades his wives like he does his cars so I can imagine there were some hefty divorce settlements amongst all that.
@@carvedouttastone totally agree RE Lambo. It looks like he's gotten in with the 1% crew with these car give-aways so I don't think his long term Outlook is rosey. Lee's latest relationship seems to be very stable, they've been married for a while and I think she's in it for the right reasons. Lee has expressed that one previous partner he regretted breaking up with is Cath LeFrancois. One of his earliest tattoos before he was covered is "It's not revenge, it's punishment" which seems directed to a former partner but I'm totally speculating. Can totally imagine Lee replying to this comment to tell me I'm talking out my ass haha
Love the ending - and lol at International Federation of Big Brother, fantastic work
Thank you!
Napoleon complex is not real. The man was 5ft6 to 5ft8 which was a normal height in his day and is still close to average height. Average being 5ft9. Any other country besides European countries the average height is way below 5ft9 whites are taller on average then other cultures compared to Asians and americas so I’m not sure where this short man complex came from
in Olympia broadcasts his height was always stated as 5'4
Well I'm 5'6 and I have a pic of me and Lee from 1997 and I'm definitely taller than him so not sure where you're getting your info from about his height.
The Napoleon Complex is a pejorative - I'm not making some psychological inquest into any claimed correlation or otherwise.
@@carvedouttastoneLee says in hod 2nd blond myth video that he is 5'4 and a half. I think he is closer to 5'4" than 5'5" tho
@@stevenspilly oh yeah lees stated height varies across so many different interviews, articles, books etc, I couldn't keep up
Wow. Lee had some obstacles put in front of him. Some people are haters by nature. Childhood emotional neglect can cause certain children to stop developing emotionally and to grow into adults who have a personality disorder. These are dangerous people who are toddlers in grown-up bodies. If they think they have been wronged they are capable of murder. They are spiteful children. They are stupid adults.
does that description fit Lee?
Excellent video. Such thorough research and great writing.
Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed it
This guy will not be censored!
definitely a difficult guy to shut up - his content is saturating the internet right now. He does love that spotlight
Came back to watch this masterpiece again
Thanks for giving it some love 💕
Hey Shawn, another excellent video, man. I can feel the effort in your videos and it's captivating. On a side note, I've heard Lee express his dissapointment with documentaries about him. When he watches this, I feel that he would appreciate the thorough research and well put together video. Take care!
Thanks mate! Yes, I put some hard work, heart and soul into this one, but the RUclips stats indicate that it's sunk (got no reach) compared to the other vids I've done. Oh well.
I mentioned I did this vid to Lee, but he didn't seem interested in watching it. I've tried to be fair and balanced , but it's also one of my favorite vids I've done so far.
Really appreciate you watching and giving me that feedback! Best wishes.
@@carvedouttastone hey man, don't get bumped out over the RUclips stats....F the stats. They can't measure passion and sometimes gems like this video slip through the cracks. I went through something very similar with my channel and I recognize the passion and effort behind your videos, especially the editing 👍
@shadowarcherz thanks mate. What's your channel name "DIY KEV?" I'll check it out and subscribe!
@shadowarcherz thanks mate. What's your channel name "DIY KEV?" I'll check it out and subscribe!
Another excellent video!!
Lee is definitely an icon in Bodybuilding, from several standpoints.
The moniker, Blond Myth, certainly suited his incredible physique. I remember watching his Blond Myth training videos many years ago as motivation.
I do believe Lee could have had a career as a comedian. His cutting, crude and sarcastic sense of humour is next level. Thankfully, he gets to showcase this via several RUclips podcasts.
I look forward to your next vid! Keep ‘em coming!!
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Hey CW thanks for the comment! I think Lee missed his calling with either the comedian role or acting gig. His charismatic X Factor goes hand in hand with his timeless X-Frame physique.
Great work, Shawn! Your videos are getting better and better 👍
Thanks George. I put a lot of heart and work into this one, but it's tanked views wise unfortunately. Cheers for leaving a comment as it all helps
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BTW, only thing I heard about Lee that wasnt in your vid was that apparently he got into Nascar as well and even had his own team at one point. But then maybe that was just a rumour, this was in the days before socials, so hard to find evidence of it either way.
I thought I mentioned him getting into the cars - the part where he watched Dale Earnhardt die and then decided it was a great idea to take up car racing
@@carvedouttastone oh yea you did as well. I've just never seen any photos or info online of Lee driving Nascar and owning his own team, just the dragster stuff. I eventually found his new YT account mate, I sent him a link to this vid. No response haha. I think he might hate the title. What do you think of maybe doing a PG version of this video and re-releasing? Maybe that might help get the sensitive Lee over and help with the algo?
Brilliantly presented.
Thank you so much Truth. Glad you enjoyed it
good video! hope to look like him one day
Thanks for watching brother.
After all that effort he spoilt everything with the disfiguring tatts.
An amazing althlete and an honest man in bodybuilding and life. When you see him competing naturally, wow what a physique. I do think he is clear proof of epigenetics. His burning desire from a young age shaped his genetics, so when he did enhance he was truly outstanding. Did everything on his own terms after facing that low point in his life. Your content is of a quality unmatched. A truly deep dive.
It's interesting about Lee because he's one of those rare kids that started REALLY young when most people of the day warned kids away from weight training (especially in Australia). I have this theory that whatever you do when you're younger, gets enhanced and magnified, epigenitically as you said. Young swimmers develop great shoulders and peace - rowers get the big backs. I was a dancer (thanks mum!), so my glutes and legs developed more easily than my upper body. In the case of Lee, everything exploded and his body became a muscle and conditioning machine.
Thanks again for your comments Strind. 🙏❤️
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You are absolutely right. Another case in point is Tiger woods in terms of developing into a Golf machine. The difference lies in that Lee as a youngster had the internal desire rather than having it fostered by a tyrant father, who I would argue damaged Tiger. Lee wanted to be the best he could be and emulate his heroes rather than than chase the considerable financial rewards in Golf. Tiger was living the life his father wanted for him. Lee lived the life he wanted to with the blessing of his mother and Grandfather.
@@stind1299 yes great example there. The Tiger Woods biography by Jeff Benedict was wild in regards to his childhood. I think another interesting example along the same lines as Tiger but someone who did a complete 180 as he got older was that Richard Sandrak kid - aka Little Hercules
I'm a couple of years younger than Lee and got into training when he started competing as a teen. His posters were up in the few gyms around in Oz in the 80s and the only downside was it was a massive deterent to competing because his level was so unattainable for mere mortal men let alone teens!
lee priest goated
He definitely got me into the sport so I thank him for that
Thanks
Oh wow totally blown away at your kind support mate. This really makes my day
Mate you are a poet. Can’t wait to get around to your other videos.
I dont usually leave comments on videos but it must be said that your work is of the highest quality and really enjoy all your videos
Mate, I really appreciate that you left that comment! Thank you so much. Really made my day!
Great video I remember the video he did for OTS Leo Costa's company called The Backstage Secrets Of Professional Bodybuilding hosted by Tom Platz
Shit I even forgot to include some of that footage, but the story of Lee's is so multifaceted I could have taken it in a bunch of different directions.
Joe, I also apologize that we haven't done that podcast yet. Life has been upside down and on tumble dry the last 6 months - I'm surprised I'm still sane, let alone able to put out content. But let's do something for the new with Leo as I want to put out a video about the BBB system eventually
Could be both 🤷🏾♂️
🔥 Great video …subbed !!
Really appreciate that mate
Thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel.
I wonder if he’s naturally shorter height or if early use of steroids stunted his height?
Nah he was clean until 19. His entire family are also very short including mum, dad and grandparents
@@carvedouttastone have you ever met him?
Even when he was winning shows as a teen against grown men, he was more in freaky condition than having crazy size. It's pretty obvious when he hit the sauce, the guy blew up like a balloon. As Shawn says, 19 looks about right.
Best arms ever ?
Great vid , great 👍
Quoting off those earlier polls from the muscle magazine era. I think when it came to all around arm aesthetics - biceps, triceps and forearm development, overall mass vs height, Priest's arms would be hard to overlook. Who would you vote for having best arms?
Priest is up there as is Coleman . Matt Mendenhall could have a shout , Arnold had no tri’s ….. Flex Lewis was up there but maybe , just maybe it’s Roelly Winklaar
@@ericb8888 roelly's definitely up there in my mind too. Robby Robinson had some freaky arms too.
@@ericb8888Roelly has amazing arms but I don't think he ever got in great commotion. Lee would have to be in the top 3 IMO. Amazing delts, cLves and quads obviously as well.
@@stevenspilly good call ;)
Phil Heath or Flex Lewis to join the top 3 ?
9:52 what event is this?
94 Olympia press conference