Why to ppl who body build or whatever take pictures with a newspaper in their hand? I don't get it.?

Question

Why to ppl who body build or whatever take pictures with a newspaper in their hand? I don't get it.?

Answer 1

Normally it is to show the date that the picture was taken, to show how quickly they have built themselves up or whatever.

That's what I think it is anyway, no official sources :-P

Answer 2

I've never seen or had a picture taken with a newspaper lol

I don't get that either!

Answer 3

before and after pics to show the date. often that is a requirement when entering into a wt loss competition.