Stereotypes are despicable. They serve only to divide people and narrow our worldview… unless you find a really good one. Then you’ve got viral video, baby. Below is one such spectacular stereotype. Love him and cherish him, because American Gladiator “Malibu” (shortened to just “‘bu” for our purposes) is a diamond in the rough. I will say “you’re welcome” in advance.
I did a little extra research on ‘bu (born Deron McBee, 1961), because buROCKracy goes where the action is, goddammit! I was expecting to learn that either his heart exploded in 1998 or he had 9 DUI’s and a domestic battery (to be more well-rounded) on his rap sheet. He has none of these things. Turns out American Gladiators fare far better than most professional wrestlers, who are essentially sentient deli meats. No, Malibu has made it through. He was married to professional wrestler “Raiderette” until her death from a heart attack in 2003 (see what I’m talking about?!), and has appeared in a smattering of notable films, including Batman Forever, and most lucratively, the Mortal Kombat series, in which he played equine douche-bag Motaro.
"A man in my position CANNOT AFFORD to look ridiculous... how's my light, Gary?"
And now it looks like he’s toned down the “California Surfer Lion” persona and is working on a life-coaching type of show on the My Fitness Channel, which is absolutely one of my top five favorite fitness channels. This promo is none-too-silly, that is until about seconds 56-57. I’m not sure who the woman humoring him is.
Truly inspirational. But not as inspirational as this:
I call this my "An Evening With Paul DiCrosta As He Sings All The Old Standards" headshot. It has never gotten me work.
