It was quite prophetic for Freddy to sing that song.
Although "Who Wants To Live Forever" is the older Highlander song (1986), Queen had a couple in 1991 directly related to his imminent demise... "The Show Must Go On" and "These Are the Days of Our Lives", both excellent tracks IMO.
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#4575437 - 07/26/2112:13 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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The irony with that scene from FMJ is that it really shows the differences between having a draft and an all-volunteer army. There's zero chance that someone who is as heavy as Vincent D'Onofrio's character was in that movie to get into the USMC today.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4575438 - 07/26/2112:17 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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The irony with that scene from FMJ is that it really shows the differences between having a draft and an all-volunteer army. There's zero chance that someone who is as heavy as Vincent D'Onofrio's character was in that movie to get into the USMC today.
I still can't believe this is the same guy less than a year later, IIRC...
EDIT: Comments say he did it in only 9 months, and I remember he even injured himself in a training scene on FMJ attributed to his weight!
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#4575439 - 07/26/2112:20 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by MarkG
I still can't believe this is the same guy less than a year later, IIRC...
Yeah, if you ever watch any of the production documentaries for FMJ it's mentioned how D'Onofrio had to pack on the pounds for the role.
And guess what is the food of choice for Hollywood actors when they have to gain weight quickly?
Pasta.
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#4575440 - 07/26/2112:21 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
#4575441 - 07/26/2112:23 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by MarkG
Pasta...good to know!
So it's no coincidence that people who stay away from or highly limit pasta, bread, sugar and anything else with lots of carbs almost always lose weight.
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#4575443 - 07/26/2112:53 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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...pasta, bread, sugar and anything else with lots of carbs...
You just descriped my diet perfectly
I'm a sucker for bad, fast carbs. But then, it's a matter of eating less of other stuff (I usually have one meal a day instead of two, for example).
#%&*$# Corona though... that added some pounds.
#4575444 - 07/26/2112:55 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by RSColonel_131st
#%&*$# Corona though... that added some pounds.
Yes, physical activity is important as well.
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#4575532 - 07/27/2101:12 AMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
#4575559 - 07/27/2110:44 AMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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As soon as I saw the graphic preview of the video you posted that darn song "There's no easy way out" song popped into my head.
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#4575563 - 07/27/2112:53 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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"I pity the fool who doesn't get motivated to cheesy 80's Rocky soundtracks!"
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#4575566 - 07/27/2112:57 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by MarkG
Rocky III • Eye of the Tiger • Survivor
"Eye of the Tiger" is one of the greatest rock songs ever written in my opinion.
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#4575691 - 07/28/2103:29 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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"Eye of the Tiger" is one of the greatest rock songs ever written in my opinion.
It's certainly one of the most motivational exercise songs of all time, second only to the original Rocky theme, IMO.
When I *really* need a pick-me-up or just a little extra endurance, I go for songs that remind me of late-1985, the closest I've come to heartbreak. Decades old feelings, events short-lived and meaningless, can still sting just enough to fire me up in a positive way.
I feel another Top 100 playlist on the Music board coming on...
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#4575697 - 07/28/2104:10 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by MarkG
I feel another Top 100 playlist on the Music board coming on...
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If you do, I'll post in it! I can readily list my top 100 songs of all time. Let's just say it is VERY "classic rock" heavy.
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#4575747 - 07/28/2109:51 PMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Making a Top 100 Exercise Songs playlist should be easy (out of ~300 currently). I am going to specify my running songs (which are also workout songs) but still totaling 100 running/workout songs. I'm on it.
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#4575775 - 07/29/2103:39 AMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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I used to have an running playlist that was nothing but metal and classic rock. I didn't think anything could top that. Then one day I left my ipod on random everything, not just the running playlist, and this popped up: and just kept looping it for the 5 miles or so I ran that day. After that I added it as well as some other similar music to that running playlist. Wouldn't have thought to try it beforehand, but it worked for me and ended up being a happy accident.
And yes, Gonna Fly Now, Eye of the Tiger, No Easy Way out, Hearts on Fire and Burning Heart from the Rocky Movies were in there from the inception of the list.
#4575779 - 07/29/2104:17 AMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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^ Good stuff. I purchased that song myself not long ago, with a couple of associated war movie tunes you'll probably recognize (from my post on 6/28 in the "What Are You Listening To Right Now? thread)"...
I listen to Classical when I need help concentrating on my studies (clears my head of Cold War and romance), but it doesn't motivate me to move/exert like Classic Rock[y] tunes. But since it works for you, I'm intrigued.
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Almost done...down to 106 songs, will make a new thread tomorrow on Music board.
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#4575799 - 07/29/2110:33 AMRe: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join
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Originally Posted by wormfood
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The absolute greatest use of this piece of music is in the film "Excalibur".
As soon as the scene starts with Arthur's brother saying "Knights, squires, prepare for battle" as he's walking down the hallway I get chills. It never fails.
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**Danger Will Robinson**
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