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Of Course TDS Hits again,That “Narcissist “ Kept our Borders Secure,Had the Cost of living so Low ,Every American had More Money in their Pocket and kept us out of Proxy Wars.
Another brilliant deconstruction mate. You have to give it to the American experiment. It is the only culture in the world where grifters, dreamers, and bullshit artists thrive. Which is Why they are all staunchly republican.
I was in my early/mid 20s during Arnie's Political start. I remember explaining my respect for him to my then girlfriend. "He's a prick and a narcissist, but I respect his accomplishments and self-directed goal setting." His low-key Trump feud is appropriate ala spy v. spy. Excellent review! I appreciate the honest, frank take. Well edited and delivered as well sir!
That's the thing. Without that arseholish narcissism and unshakable self-confidence I don't think Arnold would have come anywhere close to the accomplishments he's achieved. If anything, he's a testament that dreaming 'too big' and believing in yourself to the point of naivety will only help you achieve more, not less. Amazing man no two-ways about it.
Grandiose levels of self delusion coupled with a short memory for failure and a long memory for success is a winning set of personality traits in modern times
Damn your comment just made me realize maybe the best president we could have right now is Arnold, he’s shiesty just like any other politician but at least he’s level headed n far from dumb 😂😂 I still don’t like that he didn’t pardon tookie williams (R.I.P.) but the rest is par for the course
Being ultra successful isn't for everybody. A person is either driven by nature or not. Reading a book by Arnold ain't gonna make anyone successful. So save your money kids. Success for most people is about patience and long term realistic goals. If you want everything today you're gonna be struggling your whole life and never gave anything
That's the problem I have with books and "success gurus" like Arnold is trying to pivot towards. My grandparents never left their town. Never divorced. Had ten kids. Went to church and lived until almost 100. They were very happy and never wanted for anything. They didn't crave adventures or materialism. Today we would call them losers - but the rest of us are on this hedonic treadmill running so fast just to stay in the same place....it's crazy
He's definitely provided value and inspiration along the way, but he's also gamed whichever system he's participated in to his ultimate advantage. Even his latest "philanthropic" ventures aim at propping up a fading legacy to keep him in the spotlight he craves so much. There's just a rancid, visceral disingenuousness that's so fuck'n transparent, it transcends cringe
@@carvedouttastone I Arnold had been my inspiration since a young age and had no problem with him. Until Mike mentzer and Tom platz gained traction in the algorithm and upon my watching of pumping iron I had begin to realize what a bad friend and a bad guy to other people he had been. His statements against Franco, him constantly screwing over someone who idolized him like platz, and the thievery of the 80 Olympia which you had mentioned in a previous video he never brought up in his docuseries. Whether or not people think it was mike mentzers at fault of the derailment of his life or it was the 80 Olympia there is no doubt that it contributed to his downfall. Over the years I have come to recognize Arnold for someone who does whatever he can to remain in the public eye. And his political grift is ever alienating to his original fans.
Another fantastic video! I really enjoy the rare pictures and videos that you put in with the voice-over. The Arnold deep dives are so interesting. Keep up the great work, bro!
Love the feedback mate. Every time I put out an Arnold critique vid, I brace myself for the incoming hate comments, but I'm glad some people appreciate the nuance of my messaging. Glad you enjoy and thanks for the feedback
I don't think it is unusual for any man to change their once judgemental views on their father, as they age. I spoke one way about my father when I was 20. I spoke differently about him when I was 30. I have no doubt that the way I speak about him will change again at 40, 50, 60, etc. My father hasn't changed, but my own knowledge, experiences, understanding, and perspective have and will continue to change. I agree with just about everything else you stated here, though. Arnold has absolutely accomplished an amazing array of things in his lifetime. It's astonishing, really. However, as I get older and I learn/observe more about him, the more I tend to think that he's full of s*** and, in his older age, is more and more often getting pretty cringey. If I never saw Arnold try to surprise people in public in a hidden camera RUclips video, announcing his presence by shouting "Get to the CHOPPER" - again - it would be too soon.
Those views only changed in the past year or two. It's not like he said one thing as a youth and with the passing of time, evolved those ideas. Like the video says, he twists and bends with the wind to whatever suits his self promotional narrative.
@@carvedouttastonethis. The guy was politickin wayyy back before he even thought of that as a career, the guy is a chameleon which is very much bs but hey I can show respect where it’s due
Thanks mate. I try to be tongue in cheek with the critique. No malice intended but I'm sure I'll cop abuse from the offended once the views start rolling in
I am not american so I don't know that much about Arnold, I started to get suspicious when I got the the 3rd episode of the Netflix documentary. Quick google on how he was actually recieved as politician confirmed it. I am really glad he half-admitted to being a professional bullshiter even in the documentary itself. Everybody was always talking about the line of pump being better than orgasm, and he just outright admitted here that it's a complete bullshit meant as a PR stunt. Kudos for that, shame he didn't go all the way with the honesty though, it would have created lot more positivity around him rather than trying to push his narrative about him being the alpha god of discipline.
Hey Jan thanks for commenting and watching. I'm Australian, but observe America's train-wreck political theatre with detached bemusement. No matter the arena - bodybuilding, movies, "philanthropy", Arnold's always been first and foremost, the most ardent political animal. It sticks in his craw that he can't fulfill his lifelong ambition to become supreme dictator of the United States and now it's his become his cause celebre, polishing the turd of his own revisionist history. Like you said, if he was just honest and owned it, which he COULD easily do, we'd respect him all the more for it. But he lives in the echo chamber of Californian woke-ism and can't seem to pierce the bubble that holds his legacy prisoner
Another gem I missed upon its release. Brutal indeed.I think Arnold was more honest when he said to a tv host that he was hungry and fearless and that would be a better book Hungry for attention, relevancy and cash. Fearless in not considering the consequences of fixing contests, being ruthless and screwing the maid. I think the comedian Elon Gold said it best.... 'I was thinking that he threw away his life to bang the housekeeper is ridiculous, but the fact that she looked like Danny Devito, that is diculous.'
anything actually NEW and truly Useful at all to those who would be considered somewhat arnold extreme knowledgeable or experts? because why does it seem like it's just something arnold did to "hey all i'm still here" - vibe for newer folks that may know about his history yet?@@carvedouttastone
I don't think he was any more self made than anyone else. He had handlers from the beginning in Austria/Germany then England and then USA. His wife probably ended up becoming his handler.
@@carvedouttastone Yes, he undoubtedly worked hard, but he was also well connected? Weirder brought him to America as he saw $potential and I think Weirder had good European contacts by this time. Also, I think Arnold had the first proper paid contract from Weider? Maybe I'm wrong.
@@DH-zp7bc undoubtedly, but the benefit was more than equally beneficial for each party. Arnold would disavow these men as being handlers as you put it though - he saw them as stepping stones and leverage - Arnold even disavowed any connection with Weider in the public sphere after 75-76 much to Weider's chagrin - basically proving that Weider needed Arnold, not the other way around
@@carvedouttastone I agree and only the sports personality at the top seems to yield that power. We see examples even now. Connor McGregor with MMA even though he's pretty much finished. Eddie Hall with strongman even though again he's finished and doing yet another circus fight. Win his only wsm with events tailored to his strengths. He's also mates with Arnold.
@@DH-zp7bc yes good examples there and I agree totally. It's all a fixed game and success has its own formula that has little to do with what Schwarzenegger is shilling in this cash-grsb masquerading as a self help guide
This was amazing! While most just repeat the press release verbatim, this is a real critical take! My guess is Arnold went full throttle on Jan 6 and Trump to divert attention from the actual recycled content of the book. He's been pretty quiet about the left's explosion of anti-semitism.
Thanks mate for that feedback on the video as most people ignored this one. Yeah I agree, Arnold s vendetta against Trump is weirdly personal, considering how much their personalities actually have in common. Arnold's living in a weird bubble these days and seems completely removed from the characteristics that endeared him to his original fan base - the masses he's trying to appeal to now, simply don't care about him one way or another
I just love the irony. Joe (Joseph) Weider was Arnold's, would-be surrogate father when Arnold moved to the USA - and now Arnold.is father to Joseph - his illegitimate son. Kid's a dead ringer for his old.man,. more so than any of Arnold's kids to Maria
True. He lived long enough to disappoint us. I hate to say this but sometimes when stars die young, it's the best result for their eternal legacy because they never grow old to disappoint us. Thing James Dean, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley etc
Love the movie but I don't like ghost written books. I want to hear the authentic voice otherwise, just put the writer's name on the cover and call It a biography
Like him or not you gotta admit the guy was the original influencer 😂😂 people gotta take some notes out of his book though (not this book I mean his way of doing stuff) as the world is fked n you need to be cutthroat to get to the top
Good old Godwin's Law. In any discussion that continues long enough, someone will always raise the comparison to Hitler analogy lol. If anyone can be compared to Hitler it would be Arnold - they even share the same second name, lol. Apparently Arnold's mum swooned when Hitler visited Austria after reunification in the 30's
Unlike Trump, Arnold is a lovable narcissist and grifter! He’s a total hypocrite but I can’t help but respect the game and how well he continues to play it even into his 70’s.
Yeah Trump Kept us out of Wars Protected our Borders and Kept inflation low ,Everyone in America had more Money ,Globally too.Sacrificed a lot of his Fortune for service to our Country, Yeah a Real Narcissist 🙄
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Of Course TDS Hits again,That “Narcissist “ Kept our Borders Secure,Had the Cost of living so Low ,Every American had More Money in their Pocket and kept us out of Proxy Wars.
Another brilliant deconstruction mate. You have to give it to the American experiment. It is the only culture in the world where grifters, dreamers, and bullshit artists thrive. Which is Why they are all staunchly republican.
I was in my early/mid 20s during Arnie's Political start. I remember explaining my respect for him to my then girlfriend. "He's a prick and a narcissist, but I respect his accomplishments and self-directed goal setting." His low-key Trump feud is appropriate ala spy v. spy. Excellent review! I appreciate the honest, frank take. Well edited and delivered as well sir!
Spy vs Spy is a perfect comparison! Geez that brings back some laughs and fond memories. Thanks for the comment my friend 🙂
That's the thing. Without that arseholish narcissism and unshakable self-confidence I don't think Arnold would have come anywhere close to the accomplishments he's achieved. If anything, he's a testament that dreaming 'too big' and believing in yourself to the point of naivety will only help you achieve more, not less. Amazing man no two-ways about it.
@@nomad9584 well said. And, very likely the case. I can't disagree.
Grandiose levels of self delusion coupled with a short memory for failure and a long memory for success is a winning set of personality traits in modern times
Damn your comment just made me realize maybe the best president we could have right now is Arnold, he’s shiesty just like any other politician but at least he’s level headed n far from dumb 😂😂 I still don’t like that he didn’t pardon tookie williams (R.I.P.) but the rest is par for the course
Being ultra successful isn't for everybody. A person is either driven by nature or not. Reading a book by Arnold ain't gonna make anyone successful. So save your money kids. Success for most people is about patience and long term realistic goals. If you want everything today you're gonna be struggling your whole life and never gave anything
That's the problem I have with books and "success gurus" like Arnold is trying to pivot towards. My grandparents never left their town. Never divorced. Had ten kids. Went to church and lived until almost 100. They were very happy and never wanted for anything. They didn't crave adventures or materialism. Today we would call them losers - but the rest of us are on this hedonic treadmill running so fast just to stay in the same place....it's crazy
Arnold is the greatest and most successful grifter of all time.
He's definitely provided value and inspiration along the way, but he's also gamed whichever system he's participated in to his ultimate advantage. Even his latest "philanthropic" ventures aim at propping up a fading legacy to keep him in the spotlight he craves so much. There's just a rancid, visceral disingenuousness that's so fuck'n transparent, it transcends cringe
@@carvedouttastone I Arnold had been my inspiration since a young age and had no problem with him. Until Mike mentzer and Tom platz gained traction in the algorithm and upon my watching of pumping iron I had begin to realize what a bad friend and a bad guy to other people he had been. His statements against Franco, him constantly screwing over someone who idolized him like platz, and the thievery of the 80 Olympia which you had mentioned in a previous video he never brought up in his docuseries. Whether or not people think it was mike mentzers at fault of the derailment of his life or it was the 80 Olympia there is no doubt that it contributed to his downfall. Over the years I have come to recognize Arnold for someone who does whatever he can to remain in the public eye. And his political grift is ever alienating to his original fans.
Dude, everything you do is so damn good! Much respect 👊
It's the comments like this that keep me going man. Truly appreciate it. ♥️🙏
He is absolutely right, Shawn! You do a great job with your videos 😊
@@georgnotland thanks for the praise mate. Happy that guys are vibing with what I do
Brutally honest is right on. I'm glad someone sees through his recent bullshit.
Cheers for the comment mate.
Another fantastic video! I really enjoy the rare pictures and videos that you put in with the voice-over. The Arnold deep dives are so interesting. Keep up the great work, bro!
Love the feedback mate. Every time I put out an Arnold critique vid, I brace myself for the incoming hate comments, but I'm glad some people appreciate the nuance of my messaging. Glad you enjoy and thanks for the feedback
I don't think it is unusual for any man to change their once judgemental views on their father, as they age. I spoke one way about my father when I was 20. I spoke differently about him when I was 30. I have no doubt that the way I speak about him will change again at 40, 50, 60, etc. My father hasn't changed, but my own knowledge, experiences, understanding, and perspective have and will continue to change.
I agree with just about everything else you stated here, though. Arnold has absolutely accomplished an amazing array of things in his lifetime. It's astonishing, really. However, as I get older and I learn/observe more about him, the more I tend to think that he's full of s*** and, in his older age, is more and more often getting pretty cringey. If I never saw Arnold try to surprise people in public in a hidden camera RUclips video, announcing his presence by shouting "Get to the CHOPPER" - again - it would be too soon.
Those views only changed in the past year or two. It's not like he said one thing as a youth and with the passing of time, evolved those ideas. Like the video says, he twists and bends with the wind to whatever suits his self promotional narrative.
@@carvedouttastonethis. The guy was politickin wayyy back before he even thought of that as a career, the guy is a chameleon which is very much bs but hey I can show respect where it’s due
SOLID comedy writing in this one! I found myself laughing out loud!
Thanks mate. I try to be tongue in cheek with the critique. No malice intended but I'm sure I'll cop abuse from the offended once the views start rolling in
I am not american so I don't know that much about Arnold, I started to get suspicious when I got the the 3rd episode of the Netflix documentary. Quick google on how he was actually recieved as politician confirmed it. I am really glad he half-admitted to being a professional bullshiter even in the documentary itself. Everybody was always talking about the line of pump being better than orgasm, and he just outright admitted here that it's a complete bullshit meant as a PR stunt. Kudos for that, shame he didn't go all the way with the honesty though, it would have created lot more positivity around him rather than trying to push his narrative about him being the alpha god of discipline.
Hey Jan thanks for commenting and watching. I'm Australian, but observe America's train-wreck political theatre with detached bemusement. No matter the arena - bodybuilding, movies, "philanthropy", Arnold's always been first and foremost, the most ardent political animal. It sticks in his craw that he can't fulfill his lifelong ambition to become supreme dictator of the United States and now it's his become his cause celebre, polishing the turd of his own revisionist history. Like you said, if he was just honest and owned it, which he COULD easily do, we'd respect him all the more for it. But he lives in the echo chamber of Californian woke-ism and can't seem to pierce the bubble that holds his legacy prisoner
👏Awesome video once again and great review 🫡
Another gem I missed upon its release. Brutal indeed.I think Arnold was more honest when he said to a tv host that he was hungry and fearless and that would be a better book
Hungry for attention, relevancy and cash. Fearless in not considering the consequences of fixing contests, being ruthless and screwing the maid. I think the comedian Elon Gold said it best....
'I was thinking that he threw away his life to bang the housekeeper is ridiculous, but the fact that she looked like Danny Devito, that is diculous.'
Arnold, what happened to you man? You used to be our hero.
"Let me tell you about the rich. They aren't like you and me" - the Great Gatsby
let's be real here - this book is just a rehash of total recall isn't it?
Exactly that. Same old ideas and platitudes
anything actually NEW and truly Useful at all to those who would be considered somewhat arnold extreme knowledgeable or experts? because why does it seem like it's just something arnold did to "hey all i'm still here" - vibe for newer folks that may know about his history yet?@@carvedouttastone
What a great script and video, well done
Thanks Iron History ☺️
Excellent, well thought out video 👏👏👏👏
Cheers Bill. Thanks for leaving a comment
I don't think he was any more self made than anyone else. He had handlers from the beginning in Austria/Germany then England and then USA. His wife probably ended up becoming his handler.
Handlers are one thing. Doing the work that got you the handlers is different altogether.
@@carvedouttastone Yes, he undoubtedly worked hard, but he was also well connected? Weirder brought him to America as he saw $potential and I think Weirder had good European contacts by this time. Also, I think Arnold had the first proper paid contract from Weider? Maybe I'm wrong.
@@DH-zp7bc undoubtedly, but the benefit was more than equally beneficial for each party. Arnold would disavow these men as being handlers as you put it though - he saw them as stepping stones and leverage - Arnold even disavowed any connection with Weider in the public sphere after 75-76 much to Weider's chagrin - basically proving that Weider needed Arnold, not the other way around
@@carvedouttastone I agree and only the sports personality at the top seems to yield that power. We see examples even now. Connor McGregor with MMA even though he's pretty much finished. Eddie Hall with strongman even though again he's finished and doing yet another circus fight. Win his only wsm with events tailored to his strengths. He's also mates with Arnold.
@@DH-zp7bc yes good examples there and I agree totally. It's all a fixed game and success has its own formula that has little to do with what Schwarzenegger is shilling in this cash-grsb masquerading as a self help guide
This was amazing! While most just repeat the press release verbatim, this is a real critical take! My guess is Arnold went full throttle on Jan 6 and Trump to divert attention from the actual recycled content of the book. He's been pretty quiet about the left's explosion of anti-semitism.
Thanks mate for that feedback on the video as most people ignored this one. Yeah I agree, Arnold s vendetta against Trump is weirdly personal, considering how much their personalities actually have in common. Arnold's living in a weird bubble these days and seems completely removed from the characteristics that endeared him to his original fan base - the masses he's trying to appeal to now, simply don't care about him one way or another
I’m so old I can remember when he was the most awesome of the awesome.
There will never be another Arnold. The good old days for sure. Thanks for commenting
Really nice vid and reflections (Y)
Excellent! Thanks very much for the watching and leaving a supportive comment
I love Arnold's son Joseph Buena. Kid looks like him and his humble.
I just love the irony. Joe (Joseph) Weider was Arnold's, would-be surrogate father when Arnold moved to the USA - and now Arnold.is father to Joseph - his illegitimate son. Kid's a dead ringer for his old.man,. more so than any of Arnold's kids to Maria
YOU ARE RIGHT. RESPECT. You are an intellectual. SUSCRIBED. Watching every video(. .btw, Wokism and PC nonsense has to go. Antithesis of freedom) +
100 per cent agree man - and it's a shame that Arnold has stooped so low to cater to that agenda
Thank you very much for subscribing! Great to have you aboard
Ya, it's all so disappointing and needless. Very few have risen so high and fallen so far.
True. He lived long enough to disappoint us. I hate to say this but sometimes when stars die young, it's the best result for their eternal legacy because they never grow old to disappoint us. Thing James Dean, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley etc
You didn't like, "Total Recall"? I felt it was well ghost written.
Like to know !
Love the movie but I don't like ghost written books. I want to hear the authentic voice otherwise, just put the writer's name on the cover and call It a biography
Like him or not you gotta admit the guy was the original influencer 😂😂 people gotta take some notes out of his book though (not this book I mean his way of doing stuff) as the world is fked n you need to be cutthroat to get to the top
Id argue Hercules (the Greek Heracles) was the original influencer, and he was even more fucked up than Arnold lol
Excellent review. You just saved me £12. Cheers!
Haha, glad to hear. Just applying Arnold's message of "being useful"
I should also add - I am on day 1 of the carnivore diet, mainly due to your videos.
Thanks so much for making them! @@carvedouttastone
Nice writing.
Thanks for that mate - appreciate it
Your videos are amazing. I really like it. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Can I talk with you Shawn?
Damn bro! Going straight for the jugular 😂
Just me being useful 😜
Be useful dont cheat in bodybilding and your wife
And most importantly, don't get caught!
Most of us here have admired him for various reasons through the years …. However, is he taking the piss ?
;)
Guy's so shameless, I'm surprised he hasn't tried marketing and selling his own piss as anabolic vitamin water.
@@carvedouttastoneDon’t encourage him ;)
"PromoSM"
"Be a sellout"
Greed is good.
“Trump derangement syndome” lol bye
A lot of people were constantly comparing Trump to Hitler. Which is deranged.
Good old Godwin's Law. In any discussion that continues long enough, someone will always raise the comparison to Hitler analogy lol. If anyone can be compared to Hitler it would be Arnold - they even share the same second name, lol. Apparently Arnold's mum swooned when Hitler visited Austria after reunification in the 30's
@@carvedouttastone Thank You For Exposing Ahnuld as the Hypocrite He is ,
And Not buying into the TDS Syndrome
@@carvedouttastonewhere in the book does he talk about Trump?
Unlike Trump, Arnold is a lovable narcissist and grifter! He’s a total hypocrite but I can’t help but respect the game and how well he continues to play it even into his 70’s.
Yeah Trump
Kept us out of Wars Protected our Borders and Kept inflation low ,Everyone in America had more Money ,Globally too.Sacrificed a lot of his Fortune for service to our Country,
Yeah a Real Narcissist 🙄
Very good point. While most would hang it up into their deep 70s, he's still very lucid when it comes.to his grift game
Trump is not a narcissist and a hypocrite?