Bono in France - Page 5

last unicorn · 07-11-2008, 11:48 AM

^ I love this colour and I'm glad he's going back to wearing purple more often.

Last year or even more two years ago he was wearing mainly black, obviously to cover up the weight he had put on. Looking at these recent pictures it's clear he has lost some weight. We have seen many pictures of him in the last weeks where you can clearly see his face has gotten much thinner. He simply has a strong neck and it's obvious now because of his short hair. He still has a tummy, no problem with that, but it's not as much as it was two years ago after the tour ended. I'm fine with the way Bono looks and I'm sure he's starting to get into shape for the tour and album promotion. I've always thought that having a little flesh on the bones is better for the nerves, especially with a schedule like his, and he also seems to be singing better.

laurent37 · 07-11-2008, 12:25 PM

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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?

I second that, but why people think that I don't like Bono when I only made a remark about his belly is beyond me. The Edge and Larry remarks were clearly made as a joke because I was under the impression that people in the PLEBA forum could deal with a light critical note here and there. My opinions or other people's opinions about his weight, hair or house are in fact totally irrelevant when compared to the music. If the next record is fantastic Bono can have the tummy of the great and late Pavarotti. I don't care. It is all about the music and the rest is just to keep people like you and me occupied.

Liesje · 07-11-2008, 12:35 PM

Fair enough. To me it just seems pointless to join a forum just to make jokes about people and the company they keep. If you just want to discuss their music, there is another forum for that.

last unicorn · 07-11-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by laurent37

I second that, but why people think that I don't like Bono when I only made a remark about his belly is beyond me. The Edge and Larry remarks were clearly made as a joke because I was under the impression that people in the PLEBA forum could deal with a light critical note here and there. My opinions or other people's opinions about his weight, hair or house are in fact totally irrelevant when compared to the music. If the next record is fantastic Bono can have the tummy of the great and late Pavarotti. I don't care. It is all about the music and the rest is just to keep people like you and me occupied.

OK, then it was badly worded. Didn't sound like a joke to me but rather snotty. We enjoy some light hearted discussion of the boys with mocking and playfulness, but some of your comments came across a little rude. And critisism is fine, as long as it doesn't degrade or insult people. Yes, that is INCLUDING Bono or any other band member, even if it's unlikely they're reading this here. People here have a lot of love and respect for the band and the individual members, it's actually not funny to simply pop up here and make snide remarks about the way they look like. If it's okay to attack Bono on a U2 forum, than it's also okay to defend him.

Btw, EYKIW and the album forum are a great place for controversial opinion and critical approach to the band's music and carreer.

DreamOutLoud13 · 07-11-2008, 03:28 PM

Here we go again.

Bono is fourty eight years old and short. He's always been slightly stocky. Even when he was 20 years old and wore skintight turtlenecks and leather pants he was hardly rail-thin and super fit. None of us claim to know Bono personally, but we do follow his comings and goings, and upon observation of photos over the years, we can claim to know a thing or two about his weight. Bono's weight is just fine for a man of his height and build. He's actually thinner right now than he has been in at least the last three years. Certainly thinner than he was during most of the Vertigo tour, so saying that he's not fit to do a concert is ridiculous. Also, don't forget that he's nearly 50. Wrinkles and loss of muscle tone due to age tends to make people (especially men) look a bit chubbier than they actually are when they're middle-aged. Give him a break, he's not 25 anymore.

As for your comments about Bono being seen on a boat with an older woman... that is extremely rude. Just because he's a rock star doesn't mean that he's not human. He's on vacation, and he's spending it with his family. Shocking! I mean, what do you expect, would you rather have him traipsing around with bimbos and supermodels, just to uphold his 'reputation' as an ultra cool and suave rock star?

I wouldn't want that. I think it's admirable of him that he's still able, despite his fame, to act human and be a family man and spend time with his kids and wife and mother-in-law, looking and acting just like any normal dad.

He may be some mega rock god to us. But to his family, he's just himself.

WildHoney · 07-11-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by light

Wonder if he has a ticklish spot on his feet?

and what he'd do to make us stop

Rosebud · 07-11-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHoney

Wonder if he has a ticklish spot on his feet?

and what he'd do to make us stop

WildHoney · 07-11-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamOutLoud13

Here we go again.

Bono is fourty eight years old and short. He's always been slightly stocky. Even when he was 20 years old and wore skintight turtlenecks and leather pants he was hardly rail-thin and super fit. None of us claim to know Bono personally, but we do follow his comings and goings, and upon observation of photos over the years, we can claim to know a thing or two about his weight. Bono's weight is just fine for a man of his height and build. He's actually thinner right now than he has been in at least the last three years. Certainly thinner than he was during most of the Vertigo tour, so saying that he's not fit to do a concert is ridiculous. Also, don't forget that he's nearly 50. Wrinkles and loss of muscle tone due to age tends to make people (especially men) look a bit chubbier than they actually are when they're middle-aged. Give him a break, he's not 25 anymore.

I agree

All i have to add is that i saw Bono a couple of weeks ago and he does look slimmer than when i saw him up close on The Vertigo Tour IMO

kellyahern · 07-11-2008, 04:29 PM

Thank you for the pictures everyone

youvedonewhat · 07-11-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamOutLoud13

Here we go again.

Bono is fourty eight years old and short. He's always been slightly stocky. Even when he was 20 years old and wore skintight turtlenecks and leather pants he was hardly rail-thin and super fit. None of us claim to know Bono personally, but we do follow his comings and goings, and upon observation of photos over the years, we can claim to know a thing or two about his weight. Bono's weight is just fine for a man of his height and build. He's actually thinner right now than he has been in at least the last three years. Certainly thinner than he was during most of the Vertigo tour, so saying that he's not fit to do a concert is ridiculous. Also, don't forget that he's nearly 50. Wrinkles and loss of muscle tone due to age tends to make people (especially men) look a bit chubbier than they actually are when they're middle-aged. Give him a break, he's not 25 anymore.

As for your comments about Bono being seen on a boat with an older woman... that is extremely rude. Just because he's a rock star doesn't mean that he's not human. He's on vacation, and he's spending it with his family. Shocking! I mean, what do you expect, would you rather have him traipsing around with bimbos and supermodels, just to uphold his 'reputation' as an ultra cool and suave rock star?

I wouldn't want that. I think it's admirable of him that he's still able, despite his fame, to act human and be a family man and spend time with his kids and wife and mother-in-law, looking and acting just like any normal dad.

He may be some mega rock god to us. But to his family, he's just himself.

Well said.

BonoFox1 · 07-11-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bona Vox

nice "boat"

squeeeeeee! Bono looking nice and relaxed!!! ........The bananaboat thing looks FUN!!!!

BonoFox1 · 07-11-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by light

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A LARGER version of the pic

BonoFox1 · 07-11-2008, 05:43 PM

Hewson and DeNiro kids

u2gek · 07-11-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BonoFox1

A LARGER version of the pic

Oh he looks much taller now...thank you.

BonoFox1 · 07-11-2008, 05:52 PM

^LOL!!!

p.s WHO ARE ALL THESE GUESTS VIEWING THIS THREAD

WildHoney · 07-11-2008, 05:58 PM

Well it isn't Me BF

Robert De Niro???

sue4u2 · 07-11-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BonoFox1

^LOL!!!

p.s WHO ARE ALL THESE GUESTS VIEWING THIS THREAD

Interference is the top 2 links on Google for - Bono in France - and Bono,France has 2 in the top 4.
So there you have it. maybe?

Bono Mot · 07-11-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BonoFox1

^LOL!!!

p.s WHO ARE ALL THESE GUESTS VIEWING THIS THREAD

Edge? Adam? Larry?

Thanks for the larger pics, BF1!

u2trinity · 07-11-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bona Vox

nice "boat"

Oh . I love this amazing photo , with our B man holding center court .

Thank you Bona Vox for the photo .

and Ali with her bomb shell legs .

has anyone confirmed if the woman with Bono is Ali's mom ?

BonoFox1 · 07-11-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sue4u2

Interference is the top 2 links on Google for - Bono in France - and Bono,France has 2 in the top 4.
So there you have it. maybe?

Yeah I guess you are right, for a moment there were 4 members and 20 guests!!...

As Mot mentioned, if it is Edge, Adam and Larry, and maybe Paul, they are probably just keeping "tabs" on their front man!!

Hi Wildhoney

MOT!

07-11-2008, 11:48 AM	#81
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 06:08 AM	^ I love this colour and I'm glad he's going back to wearing purple more often. Last year or even more two years ago he was wearing mainly black, obviously to cover up the weight he had put on. Looking at these recent pictures it's clear he has lost some weight. We have seen many pictures of him in the last weeks where you can clearly see his face has gotten much thinner. He simply has a strong neck and it's obvious now because of his short hair. He still has a tummy, no problem with that, but it's not as much as it was two years ago after the tour ended. I'm fine with the way Bono looks and I'm sure he's starting to get into shape for the tour and album promotion. I've always thought that having a little flesh on the bones is better for the nerves, especially with a schedule like his, and he also seems to be singing better. __________________

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07-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#83
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 01:08 AM	Fair enough. To me it just seems pointless to join a forum just to make jokes about people and the company they keep. If you just want to discuss their music, there is another forum for that.

07-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#85
DreamOutLoud13 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hell For Certain, Kentucky Posts: 15,088 Local Time: 11:08 PM	Here we go again. Bono is fourty eight years old and short. He's always been slightly stocky. Even when he was 20 years old and wore skintight turtlenecks and leather pants he was hardly rail-thin and super fit. None of us claim to know Bono personally, but we do follow his comings and goings, and upon observation of photos over the years, we can claim to know a thing or two about his weight. Bono's weight is just fine for a man of his height and build. He's actually thinner right now than he has been in at least the last three years. Certainly thinner than he was during most of the Vertigo tour, so saying that he's not fit to do a concert is ridiculous. Also, don't forget that he's nearly 50. Wrinkles and loss of muscle tone due to age tends to make people (especially men) look a bit chubbier than they actually are when they're middle-aged. Give him a break, he's not 25 anymore. As for your comments about Bono being seen on a boat with an older woman... that is extremely rude. Just because he's a rock star doesn't mean that he's not human. He's on vacation, and he's spending it with his family. Shocking! I mean, what do you expect, would you rather have him traipsing around with bimbos and supermodels, just to uphold his 'reputation' as an ultra cool and suave rock star? I wouldn't want that. I think it's admirable of him that he's still able, despite his fame, to act human and be a family man and spend time with his kids and wife and mother-in-law, looking and acting just like any normal dad. He may be some mega rock god to us. But to his family, he's just himself.

07-11-2008, 04:29 PM	#89
kellyahern Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 8 years and I still can't think of anything witty to put here Posts: 34,698 Local Time: 01:08 AM	Thank you for the pictures everyone

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BonoFox1 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth to Blue Crack to Planet Fierce and back again Posts: 47,435 Local Time: 09:08 PM	Hewson and DeNiro kids

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BonoFox1 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth to Blue Crack to Planet Fierce and back again Posts: 47,435 Local Time: 09:08 PM	^LOL!!! p.s WHO ARE ALL THESE GUESTS VIEWING THIS THREAD

07-11-2008, 05:58 PM	#96
WildHoney Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A REAL Life PLEBAn and proud of it....YES we are REAL - Wild and Bono at Hanover Quay K.I.S.S.I.N.G :drool: Posts: 78,383 Local Time: 06:08 AM	Well it isn't Me BF Robert De Niro???