Who's to blame for Apollo's death?

*The Stryker* · 05-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Common sense would say Drago but Creed obviously couldn't defend himself and the ref did nothing to stop the fight.

Rocky also stood on the sidelines and watched his friend get beaten to death when he could've ended the fight by throwing in the towel.

Or you can just say it was all Apollo's fault for being a prideful idiot who put himself in that situation and deserved what he got.

Thoughts.

Peanut · 05-11-2011, 03:05 PM

1) F*CKING SPOILERS IN THE THREAD TITLE!

2) I picked other, because I still think his mustache is to blame. A man simply shouldn't have a mustache that thick and well groomed if he can't fight. It gives you way too much confidence.

*XERO* · 05-11-2011, 04:01 PM

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2) I picked other, because I still think his mustache is to blame. A man simply shouldn't have a mustache that thick and well groomed if he can't fight. It gives you way too much confidence.

I voted his pride. Sure, Rocky coulda threw in the towel, but ultimately, Apollo knew better than to keep going even though he was getting his arse kicked. Little thing called 'self-responsibility'.

deadpoolRKO · 05-11-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Rocky also stood on the sidelines and watched his friend get beaten to death when he could've ended the fight by throwing in the towel.

this.

but if his mustache would've been an option i'm not gonna lie , i would've chose it.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-11-2011, 04:09 PM

Ref's fault. He would've lost his job for sure in real life, maybe even gotten sued -- Apollo was clearly getting hammered and it's not up to Apollo to decide how much more he can fight, that's the ref's call.

**Jester** · 05-11-2011, 04:33 PM

Drago, because...um....COMMUNISM!!!!

*Brodie* · 05-11-2011, 04:40 PM

I feel awful for having laughed at Jester's joke. But I did.

**Jester** · 05-11-2011, 04:45 PM

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I feel awful for having laughed at Jester's joke. But I did.

Your resolve is weakening, Brodie.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Apollo's entrance was barely enough to sum up his Ego, but the major fault lies on the referee

*XERO* · 05-11-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

Apollo's entrance was barely enough to sum up his Ego, but the major fault lies on the referee

F*ck that. It's James Brown's fault!

*KROW* · 05-11-2011, 07:17 PM

Drago killed Apollo. It couldn't be his pride because Creed was pompous from day one and Rocky would've had some mental issues towel or no towel. As for the ref, well, since when has a sports official ever been reliable? Before Apollo goes down, Drago's fist whams him square in the left temple, killing him instantly thanks to his roid-induced power.

It definitely wasn't his mustache. That beast kept him married.

*XERO* · 05-11-2011, 07:19 PM

Carl Weathers pretty much dies in every movie he's in anyway.

Remember Action Jackson?

/sarcasm

*oldmanwinters* · 05-11-2011, 08:26 PM

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Carl Weathers pretty much dies in every movie he's in anyway.

Also, Liam Neeson. Or at least it seemed like he used to before he became an action star in Taken.

**Jester** · 05-11-2011, 08:34 PM

So Winters, does your reasoning come from the oft misquoted Proverbs 16:8:
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."

*oldmanwinters* · 05-11-2011, 08:37 PM

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So Winters, does your reasoning come from the oft misquoted Proverbs 16:8:
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."

Nope, it's just that the first three Liam movies I saw were The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In all three, his character died... apparently... or at least for a certain length of time.

**Jester** · 05-11-2011, 08:45 PM

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Nope, it's just that the first three Liam movies I saw were The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In all three, his character died... apparently... or at least for a certain length of time.

Yeah...well...them maybe...but Creed...what about him?

Oh, and can I change my vote to "Writer-Sylvester Stallone"? I mean, Carl Weathers comes to Sly and says, "I think I'm ready to move on from the Rocky movies." And Sly's all like, "UH, ok man. I really wanted to use Apollo in Rocky IV...but...whatever." "Ok, fine I'll do one more...even if it kills me." "Kills me you say..." "Sly...what's that look. I don't like that look."

*That Matt Guy* · 05-11-2011, 08:50 PM

He brought it on himself. Anyone who wears US flag themed apparel deserves to die. So tacky.

*oldmanwinters* · 05-11-2011, 08:55 PM

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Yeah...well...them maybe...but Creed...what about him?

Oh, and can I change my vote to "Writer-Sylvester Stallone"? I mean, Carl Weathers comes to Sly and says, "I think I'm ready to move on from the Rocky movies." And Sly's all like, "UH, ok man. I really wanted to use Apollo in Rocky IV...but...whatever." "Ok, fine I'll do one more...even if it kills me." "Kills me you say..." "Sly...what's that look. I don't like that look."

Robert Tepper killed Apollo, because without his death we would never have gotten a good opportunity to enjoy this epic montage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg8RV4h-fAA

*The Stryker* · 05-11-2011, 09:08 PM

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He brought it on himself. Anyone who wears US flag themed apparel deserves to die. So tacky.

Maybe it was James Brown. His performance was subpar and his lack of funk didn't give Apollo enough energy to fight Drago efficiently.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-12-2011, 05:03 AM

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F*ck that. It's James Brown's fault!

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Maybe it was James Brown. His performance was subpar and his lack of funk didn't give Apollo enough energy to fight Drago efficiently.

I think you guys are onto something here

View Poll Results: Who's Fault?
Drago	4	22.22%
The Ref	5	27.78%
Rocky	1	5.56%
Apollo's Pride	5	27.78%
Other	3	16.67%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Who's to blame for Apollo's death? Common sense would say Drago but Creed obviously couldn't defend himself and the ref did nothing to stop the fight. Rocky also stood on the sidelines and watched his friend get beaten to death when he could've ended the fight by throwing in the towel. Or you can just say it was all Apollo's fault for being a prideful idiot who put himself in that situation and deserved what he got. Thoughts. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

05-11-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,560	Ref's fault. He would've lost his job for sure in real life, maybe even gotten sued -- Apollo was clearly getting hammered and it's not up to Apollo to decide how much more he can fight, that's the ref's call. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

05-11-2011, 04:33 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Drago, because...um....COMMUNISM!!!! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-11-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I feel awful for having laughed at Jester's joke. But I did. __________________ Stupendous Monster

05-11-2011, 03:05 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	1) F*CKING SPOILERS IN THE THREAD TITLE! 2) I picked other, because I still think his mustache is to blame. A man simply shouldn't have a mustache that thick and well groomed if he can't fight. It gives you way too much confidence.

05-11-2011, 07:00 PM	#9
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Apollo's entrance was barely enough to sum up his Ego, but the major fault lies on the referee __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-11-2011, 07:17 PM	#11
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Drago killed Apollo. It couldn't be his pride because Creed was pompous from day one and Rocky would've had some mental issues towel or no towel. As for the ref, well, since when has a sports official ever been reliable? Before Apollo goes down, Drago's fist whams him square in the left temple, killing him instantly thanks to his roid-induced power. It definitely wasn't his mustache. That beast kept him married. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

05-11-2011, 07:19 PM	#12
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Carl Weathers pretty much dies in every movie he's in anyway. Remember Action Jackson? /sarcasm __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-11-2011, 08:34 PM	#14
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	So Winters, does your reasoning come from the oft misquoted Proverbs 16:8: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-11-2011, 08:50 PM	#17
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	He brought it on himself. Anyone who wears US flag themed apparel deserves to die. So tacky.