Bono in France - Page 4

lauramullen · 07-11-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bona Vox

this is really weird

If I was on the one boat and saw Bono on the boat next to me I would have freaked.

last unicorn · 07-11-2008, 08:28 AM

I just love the kids riding the banana, this looks like so much fun.
Glad they get to spend time as a family together.

Babydoll · 07-11-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

But to be clear: these pics are NOT cute. Cute is NOT good.

Umm... what?

Babydoll · 07-11-2008, 08:41 AM

Nice to see him looking so relaxed and enjoying himself before the tour stuff kicks in

Also purple seems to be his color

Thanks for the pics!

JCOSTER · 07-11-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bona Vox

this is really weird

Could you imagine being on public display like that?

Bono looks great and trim! Its nice to seem them all together and how close they are even with friends!

U2Fanatic4ever · 07-11-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

Geeze, what a touchy crowd!! It is not like I am saying that your kids are ugly. I am just making a comment about Bono looking overweight and hardly fit to do a concert. Just look at those pictures and tell me I am wrong.
"If you don't like the way he looks, stay away from this thread or, even better, this forum". Please, grow up.

I have to agree with Last Unicorn.. I think ur just a tad disrespectful in your posts. Maybe they could of been worded better.. Be forewarned you are in PLEBA where the boys are highly worshipped so if you are going to be so negative it might be wise not to post here.

As far as Bono being chubby well that's what happens between tours for him, he gets to actually relax and enjoy himself a little with the insane schedule he keeps. The man loves his pasta...and some wine..

He always manages to get in shape for a tour so I for one am not worried. It's a little early for him to start working out for a tour that has yet to be announced or a album that isn't even released yet.

Guguza · 07-11-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Val

I believe the lady in the green dress is Bono's assistant.

I'm agree with you. I think that is Catriona.

laurent37 · 07-11-2008, 09:23 AM

I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him. It is not like you ever had dinner with him or been invited for his birthday. So please stop the "if you knew him like I know him" quotes because that is something that a thirteen year old Brittney Spears fan would do. So I haven't posted much the last years. So what. I love their music. I have (nearly) everything u2 has ever published. I am even a big "All that you can't leave behind" fan. And if you like that record you have to be a diehard. But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

U2Fanatic4ever · 07-11-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him. It is not like you ever had dinner with him or been invited for his birthday. So please stop the "if you knew him like I know him" quotes because that is something that a thirteen year old Brittney Spears fan would do. So I haven't posted much the last years. So what. I love their music. I have (nearly) everything u2 has ever published. I am even a big "All that you can't leave behind" fan. And if you like that record you have to be a diehard. But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

Granted you have ur opinion and we all have ours.. nothing wrong with that.

yes, I agree he doesn't look fit right now...as I already mentioned.. the guy is enjoying his summer and relaxing a bit so what's the big deal with how fit he has to be..

look... i was just trying to give you a heads up but if you are going to be so defensive about it go right ahead. And who is being the immature one here.

As far as what he eats.. this info comes from interviews he has done in the past as far as what I said.. And I never have used quotes of 'if you knew him like I know him' either..

BGD75 · 07-11-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him. It is not like you ever had dinner with him or been invited for his birthday. So please stop the "if you knew him like I know him" quotes because that is something that a thirteen year old Brittney Spears fan would do. So I haven't posted much the last years. So what. I love their music. I have (nearly) everything u2 has ever published. I am even a big "All that you can't leave behind" fan. And if you like that record you have to be a diehard. But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

Larry DOES do autographs! I got one... he might not enjoy crowds of people, but he does do autographs .... if you ask him nicely

hcbiggs2002 · 07-11-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him. It is not like you ever had dinner with him or been invited for his birthday. So please stop the "if you knew him like I know him" quotes because that is something that a thirteen year old Brittney Spears fan would do. So I haven't posted much the last years. So what. I love their music. I have (nearly) everything u2 has ever published. I am even a big "All that you can't leave behind" fan. And if you like that record you have to be a diehard. But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

Way to make friends and influence people, NOT! If you're trying to alienate us Plebans then you're going the right way about it, coz you'll find, if you spend more time here, that we don't that too kindly to unwarranted criticisms of our guys!!

What's that you say, "Bono's not God"?! I beg to differ!! I personally worship the ground he walks on!!!

Oh and another thing, the idea of a "joke" is that other people, apart from good yourself, are suppose to find what you're saying funny, and I don't see any one else laughing, do you?!?

The Duchess · 07-11-2008, 10:08 AM

Great pics girls thanks for posting
Hi Helen
How are you?
love
Heather

laurent37 · 07-11-2008, 10:30 AM

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look... i was just trying to give you a heads up but if you are going to be so defensive about it go right ahead. And who is being the immature one here.

I wasn't responding to your post. I was responding to a post from Last Unicorn. Sorry if that came across wrong

. I thought your first reply was rather nice.

U2Fanatic4ever · 07-11-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I wasn't responding to your post. I was responding to a post from Last Unicorn. Sorry if that came across wrong

. I thought your first reply was rather nice.

oh, ok... I couldn't tell.. Glad that got cleared up.

A stor · 07-11-2008, 11:02 AM

Not to start an argument here, but I am going to defend the middle age folks. Including Bono.

It is natural for people to put on some weight as they approach forty. You will not burn calories, like you did when you were eighteen.

If fact, I am twenty five pounds "fuller" than I was at the above age. Pregnancy, menopause, will do that to women. I eat a very healthy diet, exercise everyday, swimming, walking, and hiking two mile trails, once a week with my son. And I am still in the healthy weight rage/BMI for a woman of my age and height. I was a skinny kid and so was Bono.

My point is, I think Bono looks wonderful for a forty eight year old man. He has good muscle tone from moderate exercise.

hcbiggs2002 · 07-11-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duchess

Great pics girls thanks for posting
Hi Helen
How are you?
love
Heather

Hi Heather!

If you're taking to me....I'm on the better side of 40!

How about you?

And I totally agree with A stor I think Bono's a fine figure of a man for is age

and don't hold with all these comments of him being out of shape, or overweight or whatever!!

Liesje · 07-11-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him.

I have no comment on Bono's current looks, one way or the other (b/c I don't care one way or the other), but I still think your comment about women of a certain age was disrespectful and uncalled for. So he should leave his family at home because they don't look as good as Edge hanging out with younger celebs?

last unicorn · 07-11-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

You're entitled to your opinion but statements like this are rude and childish.
It's not Bono vs. Larry here. And you're not inside Larry's head.

I hate it that we have this debate about Bono's appearance every summer as soon as he's starting to show more skin.

The man has a hell of a schedule almost 24/7 and he's on public display all the time ... even on his private holidays with family and friends. I wish there'd be no pictures at all on occassions like these, he needs to be left alone. He should enjoy life the way he wishes without people picking on his physical appearance. He's not doing a concert, he's not on stage, he's not Mr. Super-Rockstar right now, he's simply a father and husband, hanging out with his kids, family, friends. Do you think all other stars are looking trim and fit all the time, no matter what they do? I beg they don't. You just don't see their photographs. And let's not forget that Bono is in his late 40s, not 25 any more. This isn't his fault, it's just the way things are. I love him no matter what. I'm glad he's enjoying life and has some flesh on his bones.

Apparently you don't like Bono, so why do you come into a Bono thread? We have threads for every band member, including Larry and Edge. If you like them, come into the threads that are dedicated to them.

u2gek · 07-11-2008, 11:35 AM

People, people, can we end this??? With posts and emails it's very difficult to "hear" someone's tone and can easily misinterpret what that person is trying to say. That being said, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but let's not be rude in conveying it. OK? This is our happy place, right?

Rosebud · 07-11-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by javiu2

Not to keep this argument going, but I would actually have to say that I don't think Bono does look overweight. I completely agree with last unicorn in that it would be fine if he was - as probably most people get on their holidays - but nearly everyone in this forum has noticed that bono has recently lost quite a bit of weight. T-shirts like this one (though I love the purple

) are not flattering on him, particularly because of his strong neck, etc. If you look at other recent photos, you can get a better picture of his fitness. Just sayin'...

07-11-2008, 08:28 AM	#62
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 07:18 AM	I just love the kids riding the banana, this looks like so much fun. Glad they get to spend time as a family together. __________________

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07-11-2008, 08:41 AM	#64
Babydoll Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany. Posts: 22,280 Local Time: 07:18 AM	Nice to see him looking so relaxed and enjoying himself before the tour stuff kicks in Also purple seems to be his color Thanks for the pics!

07-11-2008, 09:23 AM	#68
laurent37 Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: amsterdam Posts: 362 Local Time: 07:18 AM	I was just kidding, people (although he still doesn't look fit). And if I wasn't: he doesn't need someone on a u2forum to defend him. It is not like you ever had dinner with him or been invited for his birthday. So please stop the "if you knew him like I know him" quotes because that is something that a thirteen year old Brittney Spears fan would do. So I haven't posted much the last years. So what. I love their music. I have (nearly) everything u2 has ever published. I am even a big "All that you can't leave behind" fan. And if you like that record you have to be a diehard. But Bono is not god. And Larry doesn't do autographs because he probably thinks you are silly. And good for him.

07-11-2008, 10:08 AM	#72
The Duchess The Fly Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dorchester, Dorset, UK Posts: 265 Local Time: 06:18 AM	Great pics girls thanks for posting Hi Helen How are you? love Heather

07-11-2008, 11:02 AM	#75
A stor Refugee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: U.S.A. East Coast Posts: 2,464 Local Time: 06:18 AM	Not to start an argument here, but I am going to defend the middle age folks. Including Bono. It is natural for people to put on some weight as they approach forty. You will not burn calories, like you did when you were eighteen. If fact, I am twenty five pounds "fuller" than I was at the above age. Pregnancy, menopause, will do that to women. I eat a very healthy diet, exercise everyday, swimming, walking, and hiking two mile trails, once a week with my son. And I am still in the healthy weight rage/BMI for a woman of my age and height. I was a skinny kid and so was Bono. My point is, I think Bono looks wonderful for a forty eight year old man. He has good muscle tone from moderate exercise.

07-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#79
u2gek War Child Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny CA Posts: 715 Local Time: 11:18 PM	People, people, can we end this??? With posts and emails it's very difficult to "hear" someone's tone and can easily misinterpret what that person is trying to say. That being said, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but let's not be rude in conveying it. OK? This is our happy place, right?