Bodybuilding fans, like those of other sports, enjoy creating memes and discussing various topics related to the sport. They often make humorous comparisons, such as Old School vs Modern Bodybuilding, Natural vs Enhanced, and Bulking vs Cutting. One particular event that ignited discussion was the 2022 Olympia 212.

On December 16th, Shaun Clarida triumphantly reclaimed his title, earning his spot as a two-time Mr. Olympia 212 champion. Adding to the excitement, 4x World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw made a surprise appearance to congratulate the winner, resulting in a viral video. Consequently, this incident generated fresh topics for discussion within the bodybuilding community.

Viral video of Brian Shaw congratulating Shaun Clarida turns into meme material

Ever since the viral video emerged featuring 6.8ft tall Strongman approaching the stage to congratulate the 5.2ft Mr. Olympia 212, the striking height difference between these two athletes has sparked widespread discussion. Consequently, the video transitioned into meme material. Numerous bodybuilding fans, including well-known bodybuilders, continue to respond to the video that first surfaced months ago. Some even referred to the Giant Killer as the “Kevin Hart of bodybuilding“.

As the video gained popularity on the Instagram page called Old School Glory, the former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout commented, “You guys should’ve let someone shorter, than Mr. Big Brian handing the champ his award, Shawn is no longer massive!!” Standing at 5.7ft, the Lion of Lebanon suggested bringing Shawn closer to other big guys. Responding to this, a fan passionately defended the former IFBB pro by stating, “Shaw makes even strong men look small, he would make even the “taller” And open class look small, not many humans don’t look small next to Shaw.”

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Another fan comment states, “Brian: hey little kid congratulations
Bodybuilder: I’m a grown a** man
Brian Shaw: that’s the attitude little kid”

Most modern Strongmen usually weigh between 300 and 400 pounds, with an average height of 6.2ft. The tallest competitor stood at 6’8.5″ (205cm), while the shortest measured 5’10” (178cm). On the other hand, Shaun competes in the Olympia 212 category, designed for bodybuilders weighing under 212 pounds. This category typically features competitors with a more muscular and leaner physique than men’s physique, but not as much muscle mass as Mr. Olympia. Additionally, they must not exceed a height of 166cm or 5’5ft.

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Since these two athletes engage in sports with different purposes and categories, one will notice the physical differences between them. Nevertheless, the conversation continues, and the internet enjoys the numerous bodybuilding memes and trolls that have emerged since Mike O’Hearn’s “Baby don’t hurt me” memes.