Bullying the Musclebound

A Stockholm police officer recently forced Tomislav Boduljak, a well-built 27-year-old, to undergo a drug test because he had "unusually large muscles, particularly large arm muscles, which are a sign of steroid use." She did not buy Boduljak's cover story. "I asked if she didn't think it possible that I work out a lot and eat well," he told Metro. "She said that if someone looks like me, she assumes they have taken drugs."  A narc with the Stockholm Police called the officer "a bit too ambitious."

[Thanks to Frank Booth for the tip.]

Comments

prig patrol | August 14, 2007, 7:11pm | #

You mean She did not buy Boduljak's cover story.

NoStar | August 14, 2007, 7:16pm | #

The standard for police action has gone from probable cause to possible cause.

Paul | August 14, 2007, 7:41pm | #

I thought everything was legal in Sweden?

Your Good Buddy Johnny Clarke | August 14, 2007, 7:44pm | #

I believe acne and shrunken testicles are also symptoms of steroid use...he should have asked the nice officer if she'd like to check those, also...

Shelby | August 14, 2007, 7:57pm | #

First they came for the really ripped
and I did not speak out
for I was a scrawny nerd.

Zach | August 14, 2007, 8:17pm | #

Then they'll come for the scrawny nerds for mmorpg abuse.

DADIODADDY | August 14, 2007, 8:39pm | #

hey
let's go after the scrawny nerds first, they'll be a lot less trouble and we can kick sand in their faces at the same time

Dan | August 14, 2007, 8:46pm | #

Uh, may I humbly and homosexually request photos? =P

Michael M. | August 14, 2007, 9:30pm | #

Dan, ask and ye shall receive:
http://blogmuscle.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/sweden-man-arrested-for-having-big-muscles/

Goldthwait | August 14, 2007, 9:43pm | #

This situation kind of reminds me of my own predicament. I am so damn handsome, I have people come up to me all the time and ask "what kind of plastic surgery have you had that makes you so good-looking". It has become very annoying.

Goldthwait | August 14, 2007, 9:44pm | #

"First they came for the really ripped
and I did not speak out
for I was a scrawny nerd"

Haha. This was quite amusing. Pretty soon, they may make individuals wear a patch depicting Arnold on their clothes.

Bopo | August 14, 2007, 9:48pm | #

"http://blogmuscle.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/sweden-man-arrested-for-having-big-muscles"

Sweden must be a scrawny country indeed if this man is considered ripped enough to be arrested for steroid use.

chim chim | August 14, 2007, 9:51pm | #

So, now if you're ripped, you're suspect. And of course, if you're scrawny and pale, that could also be a sign of drug use. Could these be a plot on the part of the obese? Payback for the ban on transfats? The twinkie's revenge?

David | August 14, 2007, 9:58pm | #

"http://blogmuscle.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/sweden-man-arrested-for-having-big-muscles"

Sweden must be a scrawny country indeed if this man is considered ripped enough to be arrested for steroid use.

Yeah, I'm not jacked by anyone's definition, and my arms about the same size as his.

Robert | August 14, 2007, 11:02pm | #

There's gotta be more to this that'll never come out about what went on between them.

John C. Randolph | August 14, 2007, 11:45pm | #

My reaction to the photo is, that's a guy who works out, but he doesn't look like a steroid junkie to me.

-jcr

Zubon | August 14, 2007, 11:59pm | #

"So, now if you're ripped, you're suspect. And of course, if you're scrawny and pale, that could also be a sign of drug use."

And if you are perfectly average, you are obviously trying to hide something and evade the police. Check him twice.

Stevo Darkly | August 15, 2007, 12:32am | #

What if the Swedish cops start checking out dudes for recreational (non-medical) use of Viagra, etc.?

Actually, if the Swedish girl-cop is a hot blonde, this has definite porno potential ...

Swedish Viagra Policewoman Squad!

jb | August 15, 2007, 1:34am | #

Greg und I ere-a freeends. Um gesh dee bork, bork! I nefer peeed Greg fur unytheeng. ... Yuoo're-a gueeng tu breeng up ducooments und mure-a ducooments. Um gesh dee bork, bork! I hefe-a nefer seee unytheeng vreettee by Greg Undersun oon a peeece-a ooff peper. Hurty flurty schnipp schnipp! I nefer esked Greg ebuoot vhet zee prudoocts cunteeened. Bork bork bork! Vhee he-a seeed it ves flexseed ooeel, I joost seeed, 'Vhetefer. Hurty flurty schnipp schnipp!' It ves in zee bellperk ... in frunt ooff iferybudy. Bork bork bork! I meun, ell zee repurters, my teemmetes. Um gesh dee bork, bork! I meun, zeey ell sev it. Um de hur de hur de hur. I deedn't heede-a it. Um de hur de hur de hur.

Wire | August 15, 2007, 2:08am | #

Yes, if you're scrawny and pale, that could also be a sign of drug use.

Jackcjaxson the 3rd | August 15, 2007, 3:33am | #

She thought the large bulge in my pants was abnormal and could not believe it was not enhanced by an illegal cock ring or perpetual penis pump.

Isaac Bartram | August 15, 2007, 7:55am | #

I must confess that I like these stories because they tend to show that it's not just the good old USA that's full of batshit crazy people but the whole world.

Episiarch | August 15, 2007, 8:41am | #

Maybe the officer wanted a date, and being a stupid fucking pig, thought this was a good way to get it?

Of course, pictures of the officer would be needed to determine the probability of this.

jon | August 15, 2007, 8:48am | #

"What if the Swedish cops start checking out dudes for recreational (non-medical) use of Viagra, etc.?"

If Viagra wasn't formulated for recreational use, why was it made?

Dan T. | August 15, 2007, 8:49am | #

In America, we're above this and only accuse black baseball players with large muscles of illegal steriod use.

jtuf | August 15, 2007, 8:50am | #

...So there I was, producing a urine sample in front of her when things got interesting. Her partner, a tall red head with legs to die for, bursted in. "What the hell is going on here?" she demanded. "I'm testing him for steriods", the blond explained. That's when the red head took matters into her own hand. "Just look at these. There's no way a junkie could have a package this big. By your logic I should force you to pee in a cup to prove your breasts weren't enhanced by estrogen injections." ...

That night made me a true believer in your letters.

R C Dean | August 15, 2007, 9:21am | #

In America, we're above this and only accuse black baseball players with large muscles of illegal steriod use.

Wait a minute. Jason Giambi is black?

David | August 15, 2007, 9:31am | #

No RC, you must be thinking of Mark McGwire.

Jim Bob | August 15, 2007, 9:46am | #

http://blogmuscle.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/sweden-man-arrested-for-having-big-muscles

Holy crap, I'm bigger than that guy. Steroids my ass. I know plenty of guys who never take anything but whey protein and make that guy look like a skeleton.

Here's someone who's ripped*.
*Man in tiny knickers. Beware.

ChrisO | August 15, 2007, 10:00am | #

One thing seems universal, though: the thin blue line.

The man's complaint against the officer resulted in, you guessed it, nothing.

Robert | August 15, 2007, 10:26am | #

"Maybe the officer wanted a date, and being a stupid fucking pig, thought this was a good way to get it?"

Interesting theory. You mean she thought he'd be flattered that she was so enamored of his muscles that she (disingenuously) took him in for a urine test? Crazy as it seems, it's as good as any other explanation I can think of -- because I can't think of any others.

There was no indication the guy was engaged in any sporting competition other than dating, was there?

Sean | August 15, 2007, 1:04pm | #

Most swedes are lanky and skinny.

And generally have no rhythm.
(Except in fast-double bass kick drumming technique and neo-classical shred metal licks.)

Stevo Darkly | August 15, 2007, 1:26pm | #

If Viagra wasn't formulated for recreational use, why was it made?

Heh! Just in case this is a serious inquiry, I believe the strictly medical use is for treating dudes suffering from E.D. ("erectile dysfunction," or in certain special cases, "Elizabeth Dole"). However, it is my understand that some guys not suffering from E.D. take Viagra purely to make their boners more long-lasting or more easily ready for action, which is what I meant by "purely recreational use."

If anyone else needs a mini-essay explaining one of my tepid jests, just let me know! I got a million of 'em.

wayne | August 16, 2007, 10:00am | #

"In America, we're above this and only accuse black baseball players with large muscles of illegal steriod use."

Tell me about it. Mark McGuire was born a poor black boy...

Jake Boone | August 16, 2007, 2:55pm | #

If Viagra wasn't formulated for recreational use, why was it made?

Just in case this is a serious inquiry, I believe the strictly medical use is for treating dudes suffering from E.D. ("erectile dysfunction," or in certain special cases, "Elizabeth Dole").

Originally, Viagra (sildenafil citrate) was originally designed to combat high blood pressure. It didn't work very well for that, but researchers noticed that recipients of the drug experienced erections. So they shifted the focus of the research and voila! Boner pills!

Stevo's right, though - now it's for "erectile dysfunction" (which, by the way, is a real condition - it's not just fancy doctor-speak for "wants to have four-hour erections to impress the neighbors"). The story shines an interesting light on unintended - yet positive - outcomes.

Voros | August 16, 2007, 4:05pm | #

The most amusing thing about the steroids hysteria in baseball is the ironic twist that a whole bunch of asterisks could be introduced the result of which would have Roger Maris as the single season home run record holder.

As much as I loathe the Bob Costas asterisk crowd, that's almost too good to pass up...