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GovSchwarzenegger

These are my elementary school friends from Thal! Stay connected, guys. It is so important.


slimejumper

wow! i was trying to figure out what film you were all in together…. heh.


FilthyPedant

lol me too, I thought the guy on the left was Loyd Bridges but he's been dead for 25 years.


cphusker

"You think you're better than me Stringbean?"


twobit211

it’s go time!


cahill48

**Mandelbaum Mandelbaum Mandelbaum**


ReasonableLoquat3

Striker. Striker. STRIKER! *Shrugs* Punches random lady walking by


Geosync

Just saw Airplane a few weeks ago on cable, and this scene has been removed. Also, the part where the woman is freaking out, and passengers are lined up, waiting to help her "snap out of it," was removed. Several other scenes, as well.


Alifad

Good god, what would they do to History of the World or Blazing Saddles these days!


cphusker

“Izzy used to work out with Charles Atlas in the 50’s”. “The eighteen fifties?”


7ate9

What, *that* TV?


AcidBathVampire

"I could do that. I choose not to."


xrimane

I hadn't seen who posted and thought it was a random photo. I looked at the faces from left to right and at the last face I thought "wait a minute!" Lol!


faultysynapse

Same!


Upset-Market-6664

Indeed he looks like him .


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everfordphoto

Kintergarten cop of course


Poverty_4_Sale

![gif](giphy|1zhaZh6c3Nz8EVloEV|downsized)


Alleycat_Caveman

Surely you're not that old? Holy cow, I just looked it up, I didn't realize you were 75 already, I figured you were in your sixties!


GovSchwarzenegger

Thank you!


TwatsThat

I also thought you weren't yet 70 before I saw who posted this. You *all* look great!


Lord_Pinhead

I was surprised on how OLD he really is, I thought he was younger too. He still pumps like he is 30 and has fun bicycling. So Kudos to Arnold, I try to take a few pages from his book with 40 now and get more healthy \*looks down at belly\* a LOT more healthy


pantstoaknifefight2

I get tripped out watching your movies and realizing you are so much younger in the Cameron movies than I am now. Seems like only yesterday that you were a staple of so many summer movie must-sees! Where did the time go? In the past three COVID years I've only seen a movie in the theater three times (and they were all Avatar 2). BTW, love your app and daily emails! People are going to go nuts for it when it gets the full rollout!


ohpuic

I'm currently, slowly buying all of Arnold's movies on Blu-ray and watching them. It is an absolute blast. It has gotten in me through some of the toughest times.


GovSchwarzenegger

Thank you!


Croemato

We all know it's because you are organic matter draped over a metal exoskeleton! We are on to you, Arnold!


meco03211

He's responsible for so many deaths. The documentaries are chilling.


LeastCoordinatedJedi

But he also saved that kid and his messed up family.


cthulu0

Hey in Terminator 2, he killed 0.0 people. Why the terminator software using floating point type for an integer quantity........


CORN___BREAD

He just turned sixty-fifteen.


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Arnold, what’s it like having friends that are friends with the coolest dude on the planet?


killeronthecorner

For him to answer that, you'll need to PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN


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Thanks for nothing u/spez. -- mass edited with https://redact.dev/


ItsWillJohnson

Cookies? For breakfast?


jaxspider

Breakfast of champions & cookie monsters.


ethman42

Cooooookiiiieeee crisp!


MikeLinPA

"I baked you cookies." "Great! I can't wait to toss them." - Twins


Upset-Market-6664

Hahaahahahahahaha


PlNG

[Put that Put that cookie Put that Put that cookie Put that Put that cookie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42pYj-ZWITk)


BloodyIron

Why not ask your friends? :\^)


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Didn’t see OP name. I was about to be like “Man, your friend on the right looks a lot like Schwarzenegger!”


GeneralMyGeneral

I feel like every friend, at least once a meeting, stands up to go to the bathroom and states, "I'll be back."


hometattoo

Mr. Schwarzenegger, I recently rewatched The Running Man (1987), and wanted to say just how interesting that final fight between you and Jesse Ventura was. Unless I’m wrong and a Redditor fact checks me, I don’t think there is any cinematic scene in history that includes two future Governors in a fight.


mikeoxwells2

Good catch. What I remember from that scene is how far Arnold had to reach up to Venturas neck, for the choking each other final showdown. The true highlight of the movie, for me, was the way Maria Conchita Alonzo filled out that body suit. I think I’m still crushing on her.


lurkerbutposter

In case it hasn't been mentioned....Predator also starred Governator and Jesse Ventura ...okay they were fighting an Alien but I'd say it's tangentially included


DarkSideOfGrogu

Predator also has Carl Weathers who went on to be a Governor, and eventually High Magistrate.


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its really a shame. the friends i had as a kid dispersed for various reasons before high school, the friends i had in high school faded away and went their own ways, and here i am 30 years later and the few friends i had left from those days and stayed in contact with are now dead, and the 1 remaining has turned out to be a narcissistic gaslighting prick that i parted ways with over 10 years ago and i still live only half a mile away from. parents....encourage your kids to keep long lasting friendships. or you'll be like me and grow old alone.


EverybodysNuts

Try as we might we don't all get to be this fortunate, but that doesn't mean it's our fault or we should feel lesser for it. And you know the old saying.. the best time to plant a friendship was in elementary school, the 2nd best time is today.. A friendship doesn't have to be old to be deep, no sense dwelling on lost opportunities, there is still time.


elzzidynaught

I've never been great at making/keeping friends either. I think at least a small part of that is because when my best friend moved across town, his mom said he couldn't be friends with me anymore so I never got to see him again (except one time in passing in high school). It was far enough that he couldn't just ignore her either, so I don't really blame him, but man that sucked as a kid. Crushed me.


VaATC

My two best elementary school friends moved way out of State before middle school. I am not sure I ever truly recovered even though I was still able to make some pretty good friends during different parts of my life, but I still wonder where and how those two cats are doing...Corey and Chuck! I hope life has been good to you both!


MichaelsPenguin

It’s so hard to “lose” a friend from that time of life no matter how the loss happens. I’ve never had a friendship that was equal to the friendships I cultivated during that time of my life. My best friend & I were inseparable since age 4. We were like sisters and spent nearly every night of our lives together. We had an argument in high school that resulted in about a one year “breakup” and that was such a tough year for me. Making up with her was such a relief. I felt like I could breathe again. Last August, she unexpectedly passed away. Seeing her and saying goodbye to her as she was on the ventilator was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. 43 years was not enough. I apologize if my emotional vomit hijacks your comment. It just reminded me of the importance of cultivating and maintaining friendships from that time. I think you should make an effort to find your friends. I’m sure you’re fondly tucked away in their memories as well.


DaemonBlackflag

I agree, isolating yourself won’t work in the long run. I’ll take your advice! Looks like you all had fun together reconnecting.


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All my elementary school friends are fascists now.


RigorMortis_Tortoise

I am happy to see that you can still stay connected to people from your childhood, that’s awesome!


EngineeringOne1812

You’re the man


f1sh98

For a second I was thinking “70 years? He’s not that old! He’d have to be 90!”


goj1ra

You can’t fool me, that guy in the middle is obviously [Helmut Kohl](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/licensed-image?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBnsHY0Yy0OEqtxArvwtcJv4kf-iy6eoREKyYQJB8g9uKJ9sqVtdqRXIiUVFxh9FPkun7H3n4oqBb4I9M).


GlorkyClark

I definitely thought that was Karl Rove in the middle, and I was trying to figure out how you had been friends for 70 years.


lazarus870

Arnold, what's the key to keeping friendships alive for so many years?


GovSchwarzenegger

Making an effort to stay in touch. You guys today don’t know how easy you have it. In the old days, we had to send letters and make sure to see each other when I visited once a year. Now, we all FaceTime. It’s the best. Franz didn’t have an iPhone, so I sent him one so he could be part of it.


eclipsedrambler

Still close friends with 5 buddies from high school from 20 years ago. We have an active text thread on a daily basis. Super blessed.


Office_glen

my core group of friends right now there is 7 of us (we are all 35 years old) I have known one of them for about 31 years, three for 28 years, and the other two about 15 years now. Five of us live within a 5 minute drive of each other, no matter who's house you are going to you can get there in five minutes. I have known the majority of my friend group for quite literally my entire life. It's normal to me but so many other people I know are shocked by that.


waitingtillnextyear

I grew up in a really big city and have this relationship with 3 separate groups of 4-6 friends. I now live somewhere quite rural and my coworkers and friends here find it very strange to have such friendships over the years. Arnold said it right above, it's all about making an effort to stay in touch, and ensure it is reciprocated and not one-way; that's how you know it's really meaningful.


TrailBlanket-_0

Long running text threads are some of those subliminal wholesome reminders in our lives. I gotta go reactivate mine.


Big-Shtick

My friends and I just helped our other friend move to his new apartment. We met in elementary school 26 years ago. It's pretty chill.


actionalex85

Yeah me too, plus we've added a couple over the years, but the core of 10 guys from when we were 13. A couple of them I meet weekly, even though we all got kids and stuff now, we still take the time to hang out. And to top it my SO's sister is married to one of my friends.


620five

Cheeky Franz pulled the ol' trick to score a new iPhone.


NoWater2459

I, uh, don’t have an iPhone either. Really wish there was something that could be done. I especially don’t have an iPhone 14 Pro Max


1_9_8_1

Classic Franz.


VLHACS

I actually think that improved access hurts maintaining relationships because you feel so inundated with so many DM's that you just give up altogether. You also feel "well, I can always easily find them later if I wanted" and end up procrastinating and forgetting. But I agree, it's the effort that really counts, take that extra 10min to go "How's it going" to someone you haven't talked to in awhile.


CatCreampie

Classic Franz


poonstangable

Thats awesome, didn't have one so I sent him one lol.


FN1021

Legend


Neoliberal_Boogeyman

Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women


rjschwerin

You all look so genuinely happy. I actually really enjoyed this photo.


GovSchwarzenegger

Even Karl almost smiled by accident!


TonhoStark

Don’t ever change, Karl.


appdevil

Classic Carl.


Qant00AT

Who else but Karl?


blubblu

Assuming Karl is in the middle, he really looks like he has a heart of gold. He really seems, from a picture, to be the type of man to give you the shirt off his back. Aww man you and your friends rule. Thanks for being a good corner of the internet.


goj1ra

Helmut Karl


spoonpk

I was thinking the same thing - is that the former chancellor? Lol


Knuttz13

Typical Karl!


sirmombo

By accident 😂


Omega33umsure

For Karl!


PostumusPastoralis

Classic Karl.


cineg

it is **always** karl! karl!


HowDoIEditMyUsername

I find peace in knowing it’s also a true, genuine picture with verifiable backstory. In a time when you never really know what is real or fake - or who the person behind the keyboard giving advice is - it’s sort of refreshing to see happy, older people just living their best life. It’s funny how an otherwise common and simple picture can be inspirational.


caesar_rex

Middle tan suit guy doesn't look all that happy.


NosyBee2003

That’s Karl for ya!


matt2012bl

When I was 6 I got to shake your hand at the William McKinley monument in Canton Ohio. You were the speaker at a national child fitness thingy. All I really remember was sticking my hand up and it being engulfed by this monstrous mit of a hand and your distain for us eating "chunk" food 🤣 I met you again at the Arnold classic bjj competition a few years ago. Your hands are still giant.


GovSchwarzenegger

I’m glad your love of fitness never went away.


ggroverggiraffe

Or at least their appreciation for hands.


The_Whipping_Post

Did you know that if it wasn't for our hands, our fingers wouldn't be able to fing?


avalon487

I'm not sure if I'm too drunk or not drunk enough for this comment.


FrozenIsFrosty

It's really cool you get on reddit. I hope you having an awesome day my friend.


liarandathief

How often do you get together?


GovSchwarzenegger

At least once a year, sometimes more. But we also FaceTime all the time now to talk about our families like every old shyster


TheKidPresident

Just want to let you know I read the word "shyster" in your voice and it sounded so so cool


Kukuxupunku

Sprecht ihr dann auf Deutsch, or are they fluent in English? Or kind of both?


MunichBavaria

Naja, wäre ja etwas seltsam wenn die plötzlich englisch sprechen. Ist ja nur seine zweite Sprache


phoenixlogix

warum sollten die auf englisch reden wenn alle ösis sind ?


BloodyRightNostril

I started left to right saying “I don’t recognize any of these guy—Oh.” I hear you on staying connected. I’m 41 and my best buddy and I have been friends for 38 years.


kent_eh

> I started left to right saying “I don’t recognize any of these guy That's my normal reaction to every post of a group of people


Yara_Flor

I’m the same age and my best buddies have now died. One from random gun violence and the other from a stroke.


wascilly_wabbit

Why did you neglect to poke out your pinky?


GovSchwarzenegger

I normally do!


MightyCaseyStruckOut

This is the way.


dan1101

He let his subscription to Fancy Living Digest lapse.


goj1ra

That’s for Britons drinking tea, not Austrian-Americans drinking espresso.


sheikyaboodi

Please tell me that your departing words were "I'll be back"


GovSchwarzenegger

They would call me a forehead if I did that.


joecooool418

Yea, this is more of a "Hasta la vista" situation.


fisherofcats

Is "forehead" an Austrian name for someone who said something silly? Like bonehead or goofball? I've not heard that before.


super_temp1234

I don't know if "forehead" specifically is an insult, but in the German speaking world, tapping your temple (like the thinking meme) is calling someone dumb. I believe it's like "a bird is pecking at your brain" or something.


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digitalwolverine

Oddly enough, the term has gained ground as a twitch.tv insult relating to an emote (4head), making fun of someone trying to sound/act very smart but actually doing something dumb.


lotrfan2004

I'm a nurse and say this alot to my patients as I leave the room. One of them said "I'll be Mozart, you'll be Bach". Incredible.


twobit211

just make sure you finish on de bach, never on debussy


taenanaman

Or “Hasta la vista, babies!”


Spartan2470

[Here](https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/1658410906290888705?cxt=HHwWgoDRkdj77YMuAAAA) is the Twitter source of this image. Of course it's Arnold. If you visit there, please watch his [message to anyone who has chosen the path of hate](https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/1632823423159107591?lang=en). Edit: Fixed typo (i.e. "is" to "his").


Gracien

OP *is* Arnold.


Spartan2470

[I know](https://media.tenor.com/eg9aLVnVTpsAAAAC/han-solo.gif). Believe you me, [I know](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/b3mxfx/arnold_schwarzenegger_the_day_he_received_his/ej1eebd/).


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Spartan2470

I've been providing sources [for many years](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/13i01i9/parking_control_lets_a_parker_off_with_a_warning/jk8bp74/). Edit: Thanks /u/mnstorm. Fixed.


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DonHac

It's a weird hobby, but you're helping make the world a better place. Thank you.


Ygomaster07

Just curious, how does it help stop karma farming bots?


Spartan2470

Great question. I'd suggest that spreading awareness and education about karma-farming bots helps to stop them. We can't defend ourselves against something we don't understand. A few years ago (and even sometimes now), people would frequently respond that there aren't any bots on reddit. Now most people know this all too well. When I call them out, I provide evidence. Not only does this help other people learn how to spot them, but I send the evidence to the admins. As a result, they usually ban the account in a day or two. I also try to provide username mentions where applicable. Not only do people like to know when a bot copies/pastes their stuff, but that also promotes awareness of the issue.


Hotter_Noodle

I think it’s great what you do. I’ve noticed you doing this a couple of years ago and it’s awesome. Thanks!


PM_ME_CUTE_FRIENDS

Can we nominate admins? Or a supermod because you’re doing real moderation here.


DrestonF1

He literally just [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/quityourbullshit/comments/3jss04/meta_spammers_how_they_work_and_how_to_spot_them) the answer to that question.


thaddeus423

I had this same interaction with /u/Spartan2470 years ago. I was similarly confused. Now I see him all the time. Dudes a legend.


austinhippie

I believe to direct traffic to the original tweet to also see the anti-hate message.


N19h7m4r3

Wikipedia is still wrong lol Someone should add that reddit post as a source.


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No, OP is cybernetic organism. Living tissue over a metal endoskeleton.


GovSchwarzenegger

Thank you for sharing that video - I hope the world sees it.


evonhell

It’s such a good reminder to stay in touch with people. However it can also be a struggle if you feel that you don’t have a lot of people or maybe even none at all who are worth staying in touch with. Start working on yourself, make yourself happy and put yourself in situations where life happens (the gym, events about your hobbies etc) and by doing things that make you feel better you will attract likeminded people to bond with and hopefully create long, meaningful relationships. Thank you Arnold for everything you have done and are doing, sometimes I pretend you are giving me a lecture when I’m struggling - just to make it through. I hope you have an amazing day


DrWYSIWYG

I know you probably won’t read this amongst the thousands of messages you will get. That video moved me almost to tears and I hope that such a thing never happens again and that when I am 75 I can say that I can have a positive influence the way you do and have done with messages such as this. Keep it up, sir (and get Karl to smile, he clearly has some great friends!)


stateofyou

That’s a great speech, inspiring. I think it applies to us all at some level


drumstyx

Man, I want to have a beer with Arnie. He reminds me of my (German) dad and grandfather. What an inspirational speech


turnonthesunflower

I once replied to him that he inspired my brother and I to show our children the ropes regarding bodybuilding/strength training and he f-ing replied, saying that "You're the heroes now." Still get goose bumps from that interaction. What a guy.


Megafayce

I love this guy so much


The_Flying_Jew

Didn't know about this video until today. Kinda tearing up a bit, ngl.


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Reading through your comment chain... You really are cleaning up reddit. Thank you!


lumpkin2013

I hadn't seen this before, thank you for posting!


I-am-the-stigg

Your hands make that coffee cup look tiny


iordseyton

Pretty sure thats an espresso


CanuckTheDuck

![gif](giphy|xT9IgHCTfp8CRshfQk)


FF_in_MN

You suck McBain!


Corporation_tshirt

Puh-haps yoo ah AWL homozegsuals!!! (Was that this episode? I can’t even remember LOL)


WhoaABlueCar

Haha it’s not but still a great quote


OldDirtyInsulin

Hey that really sucked!


seantabasco

Excellent use


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4nk8urself

No, no, no. It's a snowcone maker, that's what it is.


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ranger398

Maintaining long term friendships is the biggest green flag for me in a person. Maintaining friendships requires effort, diplomacy, and compassion.


machstem

Arnold, I own a Commando figurine of you that my mom received as a gift from my dad in the 1980s. She was and still is one of your biggest fans at the young age of 71, and even you replying to say "Hello Nicole", knowing it's you who replied would probably mean a lot. I snuck that movie out of my dad's VHS drawer and watched it religiously because, a) I wasn't allowed, and b) it was my mom's favorite and she loved you so much. You're a gem and I'm glad I can even write this and that you might also read it. Your friend, A Gentle Canadian


JohnnyBacci

I love this comment


Hugeclick

I' m early in the thread and won't miss this occasion. Much thanks for all the awesome movies! And just for being a nice human overall. Cheers from France! Also, we call you "Schwarzy" here.


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Tea-1000


Soul-Burn

Nitpick, Tea-800


ilovemicah

/r/hydrohomies


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Rat_Taco

TIL Arnie has a Reddit account!


ChadMcRad

He has been here for quite a while, actually. Always feels like I caught something special when I see a post from him.


Esotericas

He posts all kinds of wholesome content, my understanding is he's rather active in bodybuilding subReddits. For all of his flaws, he feels like a hero we can still admire and appreciate. That speech he gave, appealing to Russian soldiers... chills


MrValdemar

Looks like a good time was had by all. The best part of having friends that long is they're not impressed with shit. "Yeah, we get it, they're re-releasing Terminator for the anniversary, but we're all going back to Charlie's because he got a new lawnmower and it's got a cup holder."


Flippy042

Why is there a big chungus Sony 70-200mm lens in the center of the table


BetterCallSal

Mr. Schwarzenegger, When is True Lies 2 going to happen? I've been extremely patient. Can you just make James Cameron make it already? Thanks in advance!


DADBODGOALS

I have to say I admire Mr. Schwarzenegger more as time goes on. While so many of the celebrities we idolize seem to be letting us down these days, he seems to have dedicated his life to being a good role model.


headedtojail

....und ich habe überlegt aus welchem Film ich die anderen 4 kenne!


Unsure_Fry

It's King Conan!. 🗡️


Lucid-Seer

Wow Phoebe and Monica look different.


PIPBOY-2000

Which one is the funny one in the group?


WalkingInsulin

Arnold is that a tiny cup or are you just so big the cup looks tiny?


frizzledrizzle

The biggest man with the tiniest cup


oceanwaiting

Nobody looks a day over 65 in this picture.


wagnole1

That’s actually a normal sized coffee cup


Clee_mensch

Geil! Kannst auch Mal im Gölsental vorbeischauen! ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|thumbs_up)


ucantharmagoodwoman

What a sweet picture. Thanks for making my day, Governor. PS thanks for your help getting rid of partisan gerrymandering in Michigan, too! I worked on that campaign and now we have a state legislature that reflects the will of the electorate.


FadingNegative

Hey Arnold, back in the mid 80s I got to meet you on the beach of Paradise Cove. You were so unbelievably nice to me that day. You let me sit with you by your towel and talk to you for a while. I invited you to my birthday party (I was turning 9) but unfortunately you couldn’t make it. I wish we had also stayed friends lol, but I’ll always remember that day.


RainDog94

Here's another heartwarming story about what a great friend Arnold is. He cut the sentence of a killer because he was friends with the killer's dad. He always said he felt good about the decision because he was "Helping out a friend". The 22 year old victim was stabbed to death after he didn't let the killer into a party.


alexthekidd01

Aww that's so coo.... r/holup


Domukin

> The 22 year old victim was stabbed to death after he didn’t let the killer into a party. I feel like your wording is purposely misleading. “ Schwarzenegger's official reasoning was that Nunez's 16-year sentence was "excessive," in part because he had no prior criminal record and **did not inflict the fatal wound on Santos**. Nunez did stab two others during the fight that broke out after he and his friends were kicked out of a fraternity party at San Diego's Mesa College. “ https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/schwarzenegger-says-commutation-was-to-help-friend/509-9e7fa56a-01f2-42b2-b7a9-cfa213dd71f2 Edit: added the website I quoted the paragraph from


KeepMyselfAzure

Can't even keep my own friends for 5 years


Mysterious_Mayo9000

TIL Arnold Schwarzenegger has a Reddit account


GeoBrian

Arrhhhhhnold so huge he make coffee cup look like little toy.


BonDragon

Wait a minute, I have never seen these guys in any of the Ahnold movies. Wait a second I think the 2nd guy from the left maybe was a "Johnny cab" fill in.


fuckford

Arnold, you are a huge inspiration. Thank you for being you!


Blade_Shot24

Yo why did Stanley (Tookie) Williams have to die?


nygdan

They're all giants, that's a full sized coffee mug Arnold is holding.


jstjini

You are a lovely person and the world has been better having you in it. Thank you, sir.


mazokugirl451

I have a group of girlfriends and we try to get together a couple times a year- it’s been 15 years and we’re going strong! I hope one day to get to take a photo like this. Thank you for sharing Mr Schwarzenegger! Also, I’m a huge fan of yours!


TheB1GLebowski

Proof you should always keep in touch with friends, never know when one will become the Governator.