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Shaq tells Mike Tyson retiring to The Villages in Florida is ‘the dream scenario,' here's why
Retired NBA legend and former Floridian Shaquille O'Neal, 53, wants to retire to Ocala, Florida, for an eye-opening reason: The rumors about The Villages that have circulated among Floridians for years. If you don't know, The Villages is one of the largest retirement communities in the U.S., spanning three counties and boasting more than 80,000 residents aged 55 and over. Most Floridians who know about The Villages have likely heard a rumor that went viral in 2023, about the community's high rate of STDs and a 'loofah code' that Villages residents allegedly use to signal to others what their sexual preferences are. That, coupled with true stories of seniors getting caught having sex in public places in the retirement community, created quite a reputation for The Villages – so much so that Shaq wants to move there because of the rumors, he told Mike Tyson on his podcast recently. 'For years, The Villages has been batting down stories that claim there's a higher incidence of sexually transmitted disease there than in Miami,' Columnist Frank Cerabino wrote for The Palm Beach Post in 2023. Here's what Shaq said about his 'dream retirement scenario' and a quick explanation of what the real 'loofah code' at The Villages is. More on Shaq: How he 'flipped the script,' expanding fortune after retirement What is the name of Shaq's podcast? Shaq calls retiring to The Villages his 'dream retirement scenario' Shaq's podcast, 'The Big Podcast with Shaq,' is a weekly show that he hosts with sportscaster Adam Lefkoe, covering a wide variety of topics, from sports to personal life and entertainment. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Last week, with Mike Tyson there as a guest, Lefkoe asked Shaq what his 'dream retirement scenario' is. Shaq said that he doesn't want to be in an old folks' home and doesn't want his kids to have to take care of him. 'The dream scenario is: There's this place called The Villages. The Villages is an old folks' home, but they have the highest rate of STDs. I want to be there,' Shaq told Lefkoe and Tyson. 'When I get to 65 and I can't move, take me down to Ocala, Florida. Just drop me off my boy.' Did Shaq ever live in Florida? Yes! Shaq now lives in Texas, but has owned four different Florida homes in his robust real estate portfolio, according to Architectural Digest. If you didn't know, Shaq played for the Orlando Magic for four NBA seasons in the late '90s and a decade later won a championship on one of his three seasons with the Miami Heat. The NBA legend has owned two homes in the Miami area and two homes in the Orlando area. The Villages rumors: "Loofah code" at Florida's largest retirement community more about confused than enthused What is The Villages in Florida known for? Villages 'loofah code' went viral The Villages is primarily well-known for its size. With more than 80,000 residents – around 79,000 in 2020 – it's one of the biggest (if not, the biggest) retirement communities in the U.S. 'The Villages is home to the world's largest recreation department, has more golf courses than any other community in the world, is home to three town squares (with a fourth one just announced) where residents go to eat and shop and enjoy free nightly entertainment, and is home to roughly 100 restaurants,' says. But it isn't The Villages' recreational opportunities or golf courses that have caught online attention. Like Shaq, many people have heard rumors in the last few years that The Villages is a community of very sexually active seniors who use a 'code' to learn each other's sexual preferences. A theory on Reddit took flight in 2023, when someone posted about the different-colored loofahs that residents put on their cars. But according to Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino and Ryan Erisman, who publishes the 'Inside the Bubble' blog about life in The Villages, the stories about residents using color-coded loofah signals aren't true. According to reports and comments from former employees on the original Reddit thread, the 'loofah code' is actually a way for some seniors to locate their car in parking lots. Contributing: Frank Cerabino, Palm Beach Post This article originally appeared on Florida Today: The Villages in Florida is Shaq's 'dream retirement.' Here's why Solve the daily Crossword
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23-07-2025
- Sport
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Mike Tyson Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT; Calls Himself The Greatest Heavyweight Boxer Of All Time
Mike Tyson Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT; Calls Himself The Greatest Heavyweight Boxer Of All Time originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Former heavyweight boxing champion and legend Mike Tyson has cemented his place among the greatest athletes of all time. When asked about who he considered the GOAT of basketball, in a recent episode of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," he simply responded by saying: "I'm a Jordan guy." Tyson's response reflected a personal preference rather than a definitive statement. Still, when one of the fiercest boxers of all time speaks, people tend to listen. To follow this up, Shaquille O'Neal then asked Tyson who he believed was the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Surprisingly, the boxing legend, who usually proclaimed Muhammad Ali as the greatest, responded by saying, "Me." O'Neal asked whether Tyson would be bothered when people mentioned other names. The former heavyweight champion claimed, "I'm not being egotistical, okay? They said they know if you put up the statistics or something. Ask the world." The audience naturally applauded Tyson's comment. As one of the most successful and controversial individuals in boxing, he has truly etched his name alongside the sport's all-time greats. In a different sport, Michael Jordan soared to similar heights at roughly the same time in history. Jordan's rise through the 90s was nothing short of awe-inspiring. In an era that practically redefined the NBA as a league and grew its global audience, Jordan was at the forefront, leading the effort. The Chicago Bulls legend is widely regarded as the GOAT for several reasons. While his statistical achievements and accolades speak for themselves, the Bulls guard distinguished himself from his contemporaries. His personality on the floor, his competitiveness, and his unrelenting desire to win often gave him the edge over some of the other great players in his era. Fueled by the need to dominate, Jordan mounted one of the most successful postseason careers in NBA history. In the span of eight years, Jordan and the Bulls won six NBA titles with an unreal 6-0 record in the NBA Finals. Although there were shortcomings and obstacles in the way, with Jordan's retirement and adjustment pains after making a comeback, he remains one of the most successful players in the sport. At the start of the 90s, Tyson had already established himself as one of the most feared men in boxing. Having secured the heavyweight title in 1987, Tyson steamrolled through his opponents, racking up a 37-0 record by 1990. The early 90s were also a time of turmoil for the boxing legend. After losing the title, Tyson saw a dramatic fall from grace, including time spent incarcerated. Although he made a comeback, this was short-lived. After his loss to Evander Holyfield, he became known more for his controversies than his dominance. In many ways, the rise and fall of Tyson and Jordan intersected. In an interesting coincidence, the two were also born in the same hospital in Brooklyn. While their greatness wasn't a byproduct of that fact, they both went on to make their names known around the story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shaq offers cruel two-word dismissal of Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion relationship
Shaquille O'Neal isn't shipping the Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion love story after the couple recently went public with their relationship. During Monday's installment of 'The Big Podcast with Shaq,' the retired Basketball Hall of Famer predicted that the romance between the Mavericks guard and the Grammy-winning rapper has a six-week shelf life. When his co-host Adam Lefkoe brought up the new NBA couple, O'Neal said, 'six weeks.' Advertisement 4 Shaq weighs in on Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion's romance during the latest installment of his podcast. YouTube/The Big Podcast with Shaq O'Neal repeated it a few times and shook his head 'no' when asked by co-host Adam Lefkoe if he believed the relationship would survive into the fall. Mike Tyson, who was a guest on the podcast, asked, 'Who's Klay Thompson?' which drew laughter from the live audience laugh. Advertisement O'Neal didn't elaborate further. Thompson, 35, and Megan, 30, went public with their new relationship earlier this month. The 'Hiss' rapper posted a carousel of bikini snapshots as Thompson was seen lounging by the pool in the background during their recent vacation. 4 Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson making their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16, 2025 in New York City. GC Images Advertisement 4 Megan Thee Stallion appeared to include Mavericks guard Klay Thompson in the background of her bikini photo shoot on Instagram on July 9, 2025. Instagram/Megan Thee Stallion After that, the couple wasn't shy about flaunting PDA together on multiple occasions, including on the red carpet and at the gym. Meg and Thompson made their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on Wednesday. 4 Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson making their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16, 2025 in New York City. Johns PKI / Advertisement The rapper also shared a video of them working out together and recently gushed that he's the nicest man she's ever dated. Meg, who is a native of Houston, will likely be sitting courtside in Dallas this season. The four-time NBA champ is entering his second season with the Mavericks after winning four titles with the Warriors across 13 seasons.
