Kapanlagi.com - The name Timothy Ronald is back in the spotlight after making a controversial statement that calls gym-goers stupid. This remark immediately triggered strong reactions from various parties.
As reported by Liputan6, Timothy Ronald's statement about the gym has gone viral. According to him, such activities cannot possibly be done by smart people. Instantly, this statement made gym enthusiasts and prominent public figures speak out.
Recently, Kang Dedi Mulyadi also gave his response. His reaction was recorded while he was a guest on Deddy Corbuzier's podcast. Previously, Deddy Corbuzier also delivered a sharp response regarding Timothy Ronald's controversial statement.
1. The Controversy of Timothy Ronald's Statement about the Gym

Controversy over Timothy Ronald's statement (credit: Youtube Niceguymo)
Timothy Ronald, known as an investor and financial motivator, has come under sharp scrutiny. This occurred after his controversial statement regarding gym activities. He openly claimed that going to the gym, especially for those who are bodybuilding, is a stupid sport.
According to him, such activities cannot be performed by smart people. Furthermore, he added that mentally, smart people do not like such activities. Timothy believes that those who go to the gym are merely forcing their bodies and their minds are empty.
"In my opinion, people who love going to the gym and end up with great bodies cannot possibly be that smart because it's the dumbest activity I've ever encountered. Not, not, not in terms of health, but mentally. Smart people definitely don't like it. You, you just look like you're pulling, right? You're just forcing it. Your mind is empty. You're just forcing it," said Timothy Ronald during a conversation on the Niceguymo YouTube channel.
2. Call Gym Exercise Without Any Intellectual Stimulation

Controversy over Timothy Ronald's statement (credit: Instagram.com/timothyronaldd/)
Timothy Ronald also compared gym activities with other sports. He claims that going to the gym lacks intellectual stimulation. This statement further reinforces his view that going to the gym is an activity that is 'empty' in terms of thought.
"Tennis is fun. Basketball is fun. There is intellectual stimulation, right? But going to the gym is really for people who are dumb, you know," said Timothy Ronald.
He continued, "When you go to the gym, what do you feel in your brain? You are forcing your strength, right? For example, you do a pull-up. You do a pull-up, right? You force it for one and then can't do two. Come on, force it again," he expressed.
3. Elicits Reactions from Various Groups

The controversy of Timothy Ronald's statement (credit: Instagram.com/mastercorbuzier/)
Timothy Ronald's statement calling gym-goers stupid suddenly triggered a wave of reactions. One of the most vocal was Deddy Corbuzier, a fitness enthusiast with an athletic body. Deddy Corbuzier felt offended and responded to the statement through a post on Instagram and his podcast. He sarcastically mocked Timothy in return.
"It means... It means... I can say from now on that... Ade Rai is stupid. Ade Rai is stupid. I'm satisfied saying it," said Deddy Corbuzier.
"I said, 'Well, I've made mistakes too. I have apologized when I said something wrong.' I said I'm foolish, I was wrong, I apologized. How come you don't want to apologize like this? Apologizing is not a bad thing. He still replied, 'No, my branding cannot disappear. No matter how wrong I am, I will never apologize.' I hung up the phone. But this is not about vegetarianism, this is about m*ny*t." said Deddy Corbuzier in his Instagram post.
4. Kang Dedi Mulyadi Joins the Commentary

The controversy of Timothy Ronald's statement (credit: Youtube Deddy Corbuzier)
Not only Deddy Corbuzier, but Kang Dedi Mulyadi also responded to this controversy. Deddy Corbuzier reported Timothy Ronald's statement to Kang Dedi in his latest podcast. Kang Dedi Mulyadi responded casually that he had heard about the issue. He then replied in a joking tone.
"Kang, I want to report. There’s a guy named Timothy Ronald saying that people who go to the gym are stupid," said Deddy Corbuzier to Kang Dedi Mulyadi.
"I heard about it too, but no one reported it to me. If they reported it to me, I would take it to the military barracks," said Dedi Mulyadi, which was met with laughter from Deddy Corbuzier.
5. Draws Sharp Criticism from Various Parties
Timothy Ronald's statement referring to gym-goers as stupid has sparked significant backlash from various parties. Not only public figures but also netizens have voiced their objections. Dery, known as a content creator, also shared his perspective on Timothy's statement.
"In this context, it's about gym activities. If you don't know how to play it, the reaction from the person receiving attention will attack our personal interests. In this case = a business. FYI: I have no problem with his personality; what I criticize is his marketing technique," said Dery in an Instagram post.
This controversy adds to the long list of issues surrounding Timothy Ronald. Previously, he also faced allegations of losses from participants in the Crypto Academy he founded. Some netizens even made sharp jabs.
6. QnA Controversy of Timothy Ronald's Statement
1. Who is Timothy Ronald?
Timothy Ronald is a young entrepreneur, investor, and financial motivator known as the "King of Crypto Indonesia" and the founder of the Crypto Academy.
2. Why did Timothy Ronald call gym-goers stupid?
Timothy Ronald stated that gym activities, especially for those who build athletic bodies, are the "stupidest" thing because they are considered to lack intellectual stimulation and only "force" the body.
3. How did Deddy Corbuzier react to Timothy Ronald's statement?
Deddy Corbuzier felt offended and responded sarcastically, suggesting that if Timothy's logic is correct, then muscular figures like Ade Rai could also be considered "stupid," and expressed his disappointment that Timothy was unwilling to apologize.
4. What is Kang Dedi Mulyadi's response to this controversy?
Kang Dedi Mulyadi responded casually and joked that if there were an official report regarding Timothy Ronald's statement, he would take Timothy to a military barracks.
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