I am Lou Ferrigno, aka THE HULK, AMA!

How does it feel to be known forever as the "original" Incredible Hulk?

It feels great, and there are a lot of actors who have a tv series and disappear. even though I've done over 40 films, I'm just blessed to still have the connection with the Hulk.

Do you still lift? What's your current workout?

I train 5-6 days a week. I'm still passionate like I have been for the last 50 years. I don't as hard as I use to

75% machine, 25% free weights, cardio for 20-30 minutes each day I workout.

Edit Also, be sure to check out the FerrignoLegacy page, it's my first bodybuilding classic competition for men and women. It will be in Santa Barbara the last weekend in November, and it will be a fun expo.

I love your work as Billy in Adventure Time. How did you get casted? Did you audition or did they contact you directly for the role?

They contacted me directly. They know that I have a huge following with children and they thought it would be ideal for me to play one of the characters in the show.

In "Pumping Iron" during the '75 Olympia finals in the pump room, it seemed like you wanted to bash Arnold. Am I correct or did you two actually get along?

I do in fact remember you saying he was your idol.

I really wanted to. I wanted to throw the barbell on him, so i could go out and compete by myself.

Kidding. I see him from time-to-time in recent years and we have a lot of respect for each other and he's always been my idol.

Where's the strangest location that somebody has recognized you?

In Tahiti, I was there for my honeymoon. They have no television, only small movie theaters. I thought I would have some privacy, but the whole island was praising the Hulk.

How do you feel about the Hulk being cgi now?

It's okay, even though they use my voice, but unfortunately, he can't sign autographs... but I can.

I've heard rumors of a new hulk movie. Can you tell us anything about it if you are obliged to say of course?

I don't know much about it, but there's a rumor for after the Avengers. Because The Hulk was the star of the Avengers, and he lives forever.

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I do feel a strong collection. My grandparents come from Amalfi. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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Taking action where you make other people aware that you have a hearing problem, but don't refrain from being yourself.

Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized Hulks or one Hulk-sized duck?

one Hulk-sized duck.

Hey Lou, how are you today?

My question is, what do you consider to be your favorite all time role?

The movie Cage. I play a soldier that was shot in the head during the Vietnam war. They kidnap me and use me as a human cockfighter. it deals with the brain trauma. Check it out (someone else can find the link).

Is the hulk you're favorite superhero or do you have another favorite?

Superman and the Hulk... as a kid those were my two favorites.

So which of the two do you think would win in a fight?

Edit: Elsewhere he answered a question with:

What do you think? The hulk of course. Nobody could defeat the hulk.

So it looks like Superman gets Hulk smashed.

See a previous comment.

Welcome to Reddit, Lou!

I read that you used to train with Arnold. So, who would win in a fight: the Hulk, or the Terminator?

What do you think? The hulk of course. Nobody could defeat the hulk.

I met you once a long time ago, and You were seriously the nicest person. Very muscular also. Good job on your muscles!

since I'm supposed to ask you a question, would you like to go to my squadron summer sizzle as my new best friend? It's an air force event.

I'm also a dude, so

Contact me through LouFerrigno.com you never know.

Hey Lou, I just wanted to ask how different it is working on Adventure Time compared to being the voice of the Hulk in the Avengers?

It's different, because I try and make the character very sensitive. I have a lot of kids come to me and are excited and they get tickled about it.

Hello Lou! Would we like you when you're angry?

You will, because I don't have a dark side to myself.

What's your greatest memory playing the Hulk in the television series? What was your initial reaction to all the positive reception about your playing the Hulk?

In the original pilot, in the end, when Susan Sullivan dies in my arms, it was really touching and vulnerable for me. I cried on screen because that's how I felt.

I was SHOCKED by how almost every country in the world and nationality loved the Hulk, beyond my expectations.

Hello Lou! My dad and I used to watch the Hulk together when I was very young, and it was my first ever exposure to super heroes. Thank you for your role in introducing me to such an amazing world!

Anyways, despite playing the Hulk, if you could have any super power, what would it be?

Have people be nicer to each other. Too many people are mean. BE NICE, be nice to everybody. Nobody is better than anybody.

Do you wish your football career didn't end so soon? (Argos fan)

The truth is, I never played football before and i didn't like hitting people. I had a great time doing it, but I went back to bodybuilding which I love.

when you used to compete, in the off seasons how much would you eat on average?

off season I would never eat at the extreme, I would eat carbohydrates and cravings. I never am less than 80% out of top shape year round.

I have recently adopted the training regime of Mike Mentzer/Arthur Jones. I.e. super slow, brief, intense and only once or twice a week. One set per exercise and every time to total positive muscular failure. What’s your take on this type of training? Have you ever tried this type of training?

I feel it may work for them, but I'd much rather employ my method of 12 sets and spend more time in the gym.

Hey Lou Ferrigno! I'm a huge fan of yours, I love your rendition of The Incredible Hulk and your performance in Liberator!

• Do you have any favourite off camera memories whilst filming The Incredible Hulk?

• What was it like working with the cast and crew on Liberator ?

• Nicolas Cage, yay or nay?

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day for this AMA, on behalf of this AMA I'd like you commend you on your amazing talents and wish you luck on your current and future projects

One time, Cary Grant came to my motor home to take a picture with his nephew from England. I couldn't speak, I was so mesmerized. It was a wonderful moment.

It was great on Liberator, because Michael Dorn was a wonderful actor who made my job easier.

Thanks for the kind wishes and you will be seeing many more of me!