Mike Mentzer
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in October 2026.
publication date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (part of October 2026)
category: 
Competitions
clue: No mincer of words, he developed his mental muscle to produce heavy-duty works of philosophy, refusing to be an object.
explanation: Mentzer was a competitive bodybuilder known for his philosophical writing and thinking, particularly his interest in Objectivism. He often used the phrase "Heavy-Duty" as a personal brand. more…
intended difficulty: medium
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Steve Michalik.
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