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Skateboarding => USELESS WOODEN TOY BANTER => Topic started by: FatGuy92 on March 25, 2024, 04:51:48 PM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C49LaJ3PdFI/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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What a plot twist
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Excited for this
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I back it. Skateboarding has lived too long.
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This is very interesting news
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For me it’s crazy like
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this wasn't on my bingo card lol
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To Rocco Co., Rot
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First Everlast now Rocco.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_XfE_5isD0
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very interested to see how this goes. I'm curious to know what he'll be doing and how important he will be at Sidewalk, I have a feeling that if he's working under people other than himself then it won't go very well for him, however he could have changed quite a bit in the 25+ years he's been away from the industry.
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He's 64 and has been out of the industry for 20+ years. Not sure how much of an impact he's actually going to end up having.
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Too close to April fools to tell
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SMA Rocco Division
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It is quite possible that the announcement that Rocco is working with Sidewalk Distribution is the peak of what Rocco can do for Sidewalk Distribution.
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This is hilariously corny, y’all 40 plus heads need to let the 90s go man. That shit isn’t going to work for 2024 nor do kids these days care about with a 60 year old thinks about skateboarding.
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Yo, we done with the 90s.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZ_HlpI8x8
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And then he will retire next year
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cant wait for the mostly skateboarding podcast to find out
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this is sick.
For the “we’re done with the 90’s”, fuck-head,
PARROTS - You’re all FUCKING WHACK. You was raised off our shit, and you’re SAD. Keep tik tok dancing, LAMES.
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^if you're old enough to post stuff like this, don't forget to schedule your annual colonoscopy soon
anyhow, glad one of the last untouchable figures in skateboarding finally has a chance to inevitably piss all over his legacy
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^ youre a bitch
get your pussy checked SOON
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Color me intrigued
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this is sick.
For the “we’re done with the 90’s”, fuck-head,
PARROTS - You’re all FUCKING WHACK. You was raised off our shit, and you’re SAD. Keep tik tok dancing, LAMES.
I was raised on Fully Flared personally.
*tik tok dances*
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I think it’s cause he failed at taking out the whales.
If Tyshawn knows any skate history, he might be hyped on the potential trash talk…
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His whole “we won the war because we broke the rules” gimmick can’t and won’t fly in 2024. I came up at the tail end of the Rocco era and I acknowledge his impact on the industry, but what made him successful back then is impossible today.
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I’d guess he was brought on as an investor/cash injection, and his day to day involvement might not go any further than his name/rep being used (like in that IG post) as a marketing gimmick… which… makes Rocco himself sort of a flame boy/wet willy character?
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^ youre a bitch
get your pussy checked SOON
Sal?
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9 Club episode incoming... Not sure he has enough pull these days to shake things up but hope he throws some haymakers to make things interesting.
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This is hilariously corny, y’all 40 plus heads need to let the 90s go man. That shit isn’t going to work for 2024 nor do kids these days care about with a 60 year old thinks about skateboarding.
I'm 46 and started skating in the early 90s and even I think this is stupid and lame.
But you also sound like a loser.
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This is hilariously corny, y’all 40 plus heads need to let the 90s go man. That shit isn’t going to work for 2024 nor do kids these days care about with a 60 year old thinks about skateboarding.
user name checks out
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Maybe if he throws cash out of a helicopter again then Sidewalk can pass the vibe check.
But then again, what is cash even?
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"The Man who Souled the World" convinced me of Rocco's (and Mike V's) importance to skateboarding, but I don't think lightening is going to strike twice.
Larry Flint will not be bankrolling Big Brother again, Powell is already dead, and the edgy schtick is a well worn path by this point.
Hell, skateboarding is already on life support because it is full of old men. We don't need another senior citizen with one foot in the grave trying to run the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFr779Shp2w
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Cant see how he'd be beneficial to any skateboard company in 2024
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this is actually so funny, like what is steve rocco going to do with OPERA
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this is actually so funny, like what is steve rocco going to do with OPERA
apparently it ain't over until the Steve Rocco sings.
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“Kids, this is your great great grandfather that you’ve never seen or met, he doesn’t know who you are and can’t understand you but I expect you all to be excited for him to live with us now”
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Industry knowers help me out here:
Opera is/was madness
Jacuzzi is/was enjoi
Sidewalk is/was Dwindle?
and if so, is this just rebranding of something Rocco has continued to own a piece of all along?
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this is actually so funny, like what is steve rocco going to do with OPERA
Please just tell me there’s an incoming Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny Opera singers “kill da wabbit” series. Take my money.
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This is the most intrigued I’ve been in these 3 brands that I’ve told myself I’m not willing to be interested in, so that’s a good start.
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Industry knowers help me out here:
Opera is/was madness
Jacuzzi is/was enjoi
Sidewalk is/was Dwindle?
and if so, is this just rebranding of something Rocco has continued to own a piece of all along?
I don't think so, I suspect it's just Rocco helping out Steve Douglas.....
Could almost be as rad as when Stacy got back with George..................
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Hopefully he gives Beagle , Kirchart and Creager a credit card again.
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Industry knowers help me out here:
Opera is/was madness
Jacuzzi is/was enjoi
Sidewalk is/was Dwindle?
and if so, is this just rebranding of something Rocco has continued to own a piece of all along?
Does that mean Slappy is/was Tensor?
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Powell is already dead
Ironically Powell is a top seller again and none of Rocco’s brands can be found in a skateshop anymore.
But agreed as much as a Rocco fan that I am, I’m very dubious that he has ideas that would work today or the drive to come up with something new.
Hope I’m wrong as it would be exciting to watch.
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I fear Jacuzzi is primed to edgelord it up
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Never understood the appeal of that asshole.
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I'm about it but does he still got the pigs? I heard those live to be like 107
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
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goat ceo
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How much can you actually shake up the industry in its current incarnation though?
Having said that, I want to believe …
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
Its not gonna do a single thing lol
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
Its not gonna do a single thing lol
yep. Any Rocco style marketing in this day and age will be instantly revolted against and brands will be flamed and boycotted. Nothing will come of this. The 'industry" will sit back, watch and get a lesson in how NOT to do business in 2024.
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after 22 years, savings running low?
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Announcing their plans for destruction in advance has never played out well for villains, has it?
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
Its not gonna do a single thing lol
yep. Any Rocco style marketing in this day and age will be instantly revolted against and brands will be flamed and boycotted. Nothing will come of this. The 'industry" will sit back, watch and get a lesson in how NOT to do business in 2024.
There’s some fuckin gross comments on that post from people frothing at the mouth for someone to come in and make skateboarding great again. It’s sad these chuds really think this old man who left his legacy behind decades ago is gonna come be on some save the world shit for people who are mad they cant constantly bully marginalized groups without repercussions. Hopefully you’re right but every now and again I’m reminded that there’s a subgenre in skateboarding who drive lifted trucks with pro cop bumper stickers
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
Its not gonna do a single thing lol
yep. Any Rocco style marketing in this day and age will be instantly revolted against and brands will be flamed and boycotted. Nothing will come of this. The 'industry" will sit back, watch and get a lesson in how NOT to do business in 2024.
There’s some fuckin gross comments on that post from people frothing at the mouth for someone to come in and make skateboarding great again. It’s sad these chuds really think this old man who left his legacy behind decades ago is gonna come be on some save the world shit for people who are mad they cant constantly bully marginalized groups without repercussions. Hopefully you’re right but every now and again I’m reminded that there’s a subgenre in skateboarding who drive lifted trucks with pro cop bumper stickers
Say anything negative about Rocco on that post and you'll be instantly murdered by the same pro cop bumper stickered lifted truck drivers.
Slap isn't always the best voice to hear but most times, Slap is correct.
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Dorfman, Novak and Powell getting scared.
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Dorfman, Novak and Powell getting scared.
This won't be a product thing. The ONLY thing I can see happening is the poaching of riders and building a huge team across the brands. But that's not sustainable and will last maybe 2 years before people start leaving.
You can replace Powell with &&. Without him Powell isn't in the game and haven't been for ages. If Rocco steals && then Powell is done.
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Dorfman, Novak and Powell getting scared.
This won't be a product thing. The ONLY thing I can see happening is the poaching of riders and building a huge team across the brands. But that's not sustainable and will last maybe 2 years before people start leaving.
You can replace Powell with &&. Without him Powell isn't in the game and haven't been for ages. If Rocco steals && then Powell is done.
Rocco stealing && from Powell in the mid 2020’s being a potential although unlikely scenario is insane. We really did crossover into some other dimension in 2012 didn’t we.
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Dorfman, Novak and Powell getting scared.
This won't be a product thing. The ONLY thing I can see happening is the poaching of riders and building a huge team across the brands. But that's not sustainable and will last maybe 2 years before people start leaving.
You can replace Powell with &&. Without him Powell isn't in the game and haven't been for ages. If Rocco steals && then Powell is done.
I can see the Randy Anderson graphic already.
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Congrats on the job, Steve. He’s gonna hate it and bail.
He’s not gonna fuck with Powell, they’re no threat, he’ll just make Jacuzzi put dick jokes in their ads.
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Any name suggestions for the company that Rocco may or may not start with &&? Probably should start a separate thread for this...
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Any name suggestions for the company that Rocco starts with &&? Probably should start a separate thread for this...
Plan C
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Any name suggestions for the company that Rocco starts with &&? Probably should start a separate thread for this...
Rocco's Ultimate Power Move
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Deathblow
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Final Form
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Any name suggestions for the company that Rocco starts with &&? Probably should start a separate thread for this...
Video will be called Second Hand Embarrassment .
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Wonder when the last time he has skated? 30 years ago?
This defo is a grab the popcorn moment thou as I'm sure he is so out of touch with skating in 2024 that this will be hilarious.
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Came here to ask if I was the only one convinced he had died
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Industry knowers help me out here:
Opera is/was madness
Jacuzzi is/was enjoi
Sidewalk is/was Dwindle?
and if so, is this just rebranding of something Rocco has continued to own a piece of all along?
I don't think so, I suspect it's just Rocco helping out Steve Douglas.....
Could almost be as rad as when Stacy got back with George..................
Rocco sold 1998 70% of World / Dwindle distribution and the rights to the Brands to Kubic.
Kubic 2002 to Globe. Globe sold it again. And then last year some investment found sold the rights to another investment found -nobody care about anymore.
But I doubt that Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen ever sold there share at DSM (Douglas Street Manufacturing) Premium Woodshop Shenzhen, China. At least ownership or change of ownership never got communicated.
So even if Rocco where not owning the brands / distribution the last 20years, and not longer get bothered with daily bullshit - he was still producing / earning with all the hardware sold under the new ownership.
This is at least what I woud do - selling the company / all brand rights - but not my minority shares of production facility (majority is always owned by a local Chinese partner) and my own real estate /company building. So I settle through long term contract before I sell the company the rent to my own building and purchasing conditions to the production plant I partly own.
And Rocco is surly smarter then me.
Weissman have worked long enough under the World management to know what he do.
Partnship with Rocco will gave him some advantage - I think direct access to the woodshop under best conditions
in terms of quality and payment.
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2 of the industries biggest board brands, FA and Polar, are heavily influenced by World. So it seems some of his ideas can be still be relevant. Rocco started with much cooler boards and product than everyone else. I think there’s a gap in the market for better board graphics and screen printing to start off with.
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The thing I remember from The Man Who Souled The World was Fausto saying that Steve saw that "the kids" weren't being listened to (Skull graphics, vert teams). I'd argue that "the kids" are being ignored now, with artsy graphics and most pros in their 30s/40s. Slappy trucks seems to feature a number of teenagers in their videos, so that's a start.
Kill the old guys, get in &&, add some dumb graphics, profit?
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2 of the industries biggest board brands, FA and Polar, are heavily influenced by World. So it seems some of his ideas can be still be relevant. Rocco started with much cooler boards and product than everyone else. I think there’s a gap in the market for better board graphics and screen printing to start off with.
AVE, Dill, Pontus and Bill are old too - and having with Madness / Opera an all transition team was little funny to start with.
But they have done something different concerning graphics / look and feel of the board.
He had a super good team - finding no better home because of their focus on transition.
I rode a Madness myself (didt skate any Dwindle Board for decades) because it was looking / feeling good.
Also kids in my area rode them.
Opera haven't arrived yet. But the new cutter torn veneer board looks nice. I woud gave it a look in the shop.
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You can't go home again.
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So many sensitive little nerds in the world these days.
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So many sensitive little nerds in the world these days.
You are clearly the most upset person in this thread
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK_-8YpVxkg
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So many sensitive little nerds in the world these days.
You are clearly the most upset person in this thread
Check your diaper it smells like shit
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what the fuck you mean is he fuckin dead
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So many sensitive little nerds in the world these days.
You are clearly the most upset person in this thread
Check your diaper it smells like shit
that’s just piss you idiot
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
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Actually…
If he goes full cranky old man and just unapologetically and offensively makes fun of everything. And I mean really go after everything: even the “off-limits” stuff.
…maybe there’s something there. No one is doing that these days.
Of course, not sure if he’s interested in a real-life ban hammer.
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It is quite possible that the announcement that Rocco is working with Sidewalk Distribution is the peak of what Rocco can do for Sidewalk Distribution.
Agreed. We’re a long way from Kansas, Toto.
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what the fuck you mean is he fuckin dead
yo god word is bond god
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I think the more pertinent question is, will Rocco also start a skate mag in his new role. I fucking hope so!
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Between the aforementioned Lucero quote, various murmurings from past team riders, and the hints in the Barbarians at the gate section in the Heath epicly later’d, Rocco was prob a creepy ass pedo.
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Came here to ask if I was the only one convinced he had died
could be the so called 'Mandela effect'
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Between the aforementioned Lucero quote, various murmurings from past team riders, and the hints in the Barbarians at the gate section in the Heath epicly later’d, Rocco was prob a creepy ass pedo.
Do you think he boarded the lolita express?
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is rocco the dan schneider of skateboarding
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im stoked on unstable people having more influence in skateboarding i hope shit actually pops off
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
real shit
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No thanks
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pretty unsurprised that some of the worst posters here are the most upset about rocco returning. like put some respect on his name, I highly doubt anyone in this entire thread has even met rocco. just a bunch of crybabies lashing out and mad about shit that might have happened to someone else over 20 years ago.
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
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cant wait for the mostly skateboarding podcast to find out
lol this got me. would gnar
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
what does exploiting kids to secure a bag of cash so you can enjoy life have to do with skateboarding?
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I back it. Skateboarding has lived too long.
Agreed 💯
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
what does exploiting kids to secure a bag of cash so you can enjoy life have to do with skateboarding?
Exploiting kids? Like literally every single company that sponsors “kids” in skateboarding?
I’m more talking about the idea that what Rocco “did” makes him less of a skater, which I disagree with.
Nike/ adidas / NB/ other big shoe brands made in factory’s pros being well paid to promote a company that directly actually exploits kids is not that different to skater starting a company - building it successfully and then selling said company.
It does not make him any less of a skater.
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pretty unsurprised that some of the worst posters here are the most upset about rocco returning. like put some respect on his name, I highly doubt anyone in this entire thread has even met rocco. just a bunch of crybabies lashing out and mad about shit that might have happened to someone else over 20 years ago.
nobody is upset, I promise you, nobody really cares aside from the delusional heads hoping that he’ll come back and bully the people they’re offended by. Sidewalk will do anything to get noticed but much like Steve Rocco, their legacy should be left in the past.
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About as interesting as John Lydon going on tour.
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cant wait for the mostly skateboarding podcast to find out
lol this got me. would gnar
Done!
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pretty unsurprised that some of the worst posters here are the most upset about rocco returning. like put some respect on his name, I highly doubt anyone in this entire thread has even met rocco. just a bunch of crybabies lashing out and mad about shit that might have happened to someone else over 20 years ago.
nobody is upset, I promise you, nobody really cares aside from the delusional heads hoping that he’ll come back and bully the people they’re offended by. Sidewalk will do anything to get noticed but much like Steve Rocco, their legacy should be left in the past.
Yep, don't see anyone upset here. We're just posting opinions and "what if's". Healthy banter and shit tallking.
If you think your savior has returned to cleanse/destroy skateboarding then you that's fine too. Wave that flag, man.
We'll just have to wait and see, won't we.
One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist.
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
I’d be frickin tired after all that. We’ve seen companies rise fall and then not quite rise again; or just repurpose the archives. There might need to be a new generation Rocco, but the industry is so set in stone that it’s hard to see who or how.
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Rocco on Instagram: Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule where they can use your photos. Don’t forget Deadline today!!! It can be used in court cases in litigation against you. Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from today Even messages that have been deleted or the photos not allowed. It costs nothing for a simple copy and paste, better safe than sorry. Channel 13 News talked about the change in Facebook’s privacy policy. I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, messages or posts, both past and future. With this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of privacy can be punished by law (UCC 1-308- 1 1 308-103 and the Rome Statute. NOTE: Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this. If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tacitly allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates. FACEBOOK NOR ANYONE ELSE DOES NOT HAVE MY PERMISSION TO SHARE PHOTOS OR MESSAGES
This thread is going to be one hell of a ride
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Damn opera skateboards are really going to send shockwaves across the skateboard industry now.
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oh who gives a FUCK
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4 page thread almost instantly and people trying to play this off like it's not important?! There's definitely a chance he comes back and does almost nothing, but I think there's also a chance he does something cool and mixes stuff up.
Also funny to see kids commenting on how no ones cares about Rocco when everything they think is cool is based off of 90's trends popularized by Rocco's camp. The irony.
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Imagine they bought World back and did a relaunch...
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Lot of feelings going on in this thread and I'm just here like
(https://gifdb.com/images/high/dumb-and-dumber-i-don-t-care-f2sug3i9z2i7lh9h.gif)
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Kinda smart what he did, sold World at a super high price that from what I remember dropped in value within a few years, comes back and invest in what is the closest thing to a core version of The World industries empire at probably very little money and is now back. I'm also gonna guess for the most part he's gonna be a silent partner and just hope the distribution makes him a little money, or really doesn't care and is just kicking some of his walking around money to help Bod and Steve Douglas have some capital.
Yeah who owns the woodshed in China? I'm guessing it's Bod and Steve Douglas, also has anyone noticed the Film Trucks look suspiciously like Tensors? is that another Bod move? He's backing that company and having them made where ever they ge their trucks done in China?
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The Rocco empire started losing its luster once 101 died.
It wasn’t anywhere as sick as it used to be by the time Round 2 came out.
Deca had a great team, but the brand was ass.
Dan Pageau, Chad Fernandez, A-Team, Enjoi, and Darkstar were World’s jumped the shark moment.
I could also see this Rocco being more like Michael Jordan the Wizards GM vs Bulls Michael Jordan.
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4 page thread almost instantly and people trying to play this off like it's not important?! There's definitely a chance he comes back and does almost nothing, but I think there's also a chance he does something cool and mixes stuff up.
Also funny to see kids commenting on how no ones cares about Rocco when everything they think is cool is based off of 90's trends popularized by Rocco's camp. The irony.
I started skating in 96 at 12 years old. The world industries I grew up with was all flame boy and devil man graphics. You’re overestimating the impact of this gimmick comeback because it’s been a slow news day for a while now so of course people are gonna talk about it. If anything it will probably only stir up more divisiveness in the culture between old heads mad at people not giving a fuck about some washed up 80’s businessman reemerging and that’s about it. No disrespect.
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Guy 95% of current skateboarders didnt know existed joins a bunch of brands that suck, super dope.
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Guy 95% of current skateboarders didnt know existed joins a bunch of brands that suck, super dope.
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
At the end of the day the record speaks. George Powell stayed in skateboarding invested and continued to innovated and promote new skaters.
Lucero and Black Label always pushed a diff image, especially in the 2000s.
Where was Rocco?
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People telling everyone they don't give a fuck about Steve Rocco.
4 pages within a day, and counting.
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People telling everyone they don't give a fuck about Steve Rocco.
4 pages within a day, and counting.
I know. It is appalling, and real embarrassment to this forum. We are grossly under-performing. It should be 6 pages by now, at least. SLAP, you are failing us.
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For reference, Rocco was very active in the industry during my early years of skateboarding.
His involvement with Sidewalk will not influence any younger buyers, shift the distro's current marketing to keep up with the current climate in skateboarding - it will however give the old guys a reason to pay attention to the brands that they carry and spend because of their "good old days" boner.
I see another brand being added that targets this demographic exclusively that will more than likely have an instagram facebook comments section that has the potential to make me want to blow my head off.
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Should I try a set of Slappys now before they come with Flame Boy graphics on them? I almost bought a pair two days ago but just dont feel like breaking in new trucks, do want to try them soon though.
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I'm definitely not sold on him having a big impact, kinda hard to polish a turd.
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this is sick.
For the “we’re done with the 90’s”, fuck-head,
PARROTS - You’re all FUCKING WHACK. You was raised off our shit, and you’re SAD. Keep tik tok dancing, LAMES.
I was raised on Fully Flared personally.
*tik tok dances*
HAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH FULLY FLARED FUCKING SUCKS
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I’m not even sure what this means. Is he going to be an advisor for every brand under the distro. Seems a bit of a haymaker. I can’t imagine what constitutes an edgy ad anymore. No one even sees ads anymore. I don’t hate opera or jacuzzi, But am at a place where others are, where I’d just assume grab an anti hero eagle and don’t feel motivated to try a new brand.
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Rocco: The one true EDGLRD.
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
At the end of the day the record speaks. George Powell stayed in skateboarding invested and continued to innovated and promote new skaters.
Lucero and Black Label always pushed a diff image, especially in the 2000s.
Where was Rocco?
I understand the contributions both Lucero and George Powell's companies have made to skateboarding.
I have always been a fan of Black Label and a lot of their notably odd/different skaters. Their full length vids are up there alongside Zero videos in my mind as all time greats. (At least they had an identity / cohesive team which Powell either lacked or squandered for most of their last 25 years).
I just don't agree with the parts I bolded of Lucero's quote. Specifically he mentions the obvious passion and effort from Rocco and his companies (which is to also say nothing about the cultural impact he had) and then goes on to suggest that because he isn't in the business of skateboarding anymore that that somehow makes him not a/less of a skateboarder.
I know Lucero was still actively skating as he's gotten older- he had some driveway / home ramp footage in some later BL videos, and that was nice to see. I know zero about how much time George Powell or Rocco have spent on a skateboard in their later years - but I also don't think that knowledge would change my perception of this nebulous idea of how legitimate their claim to the title of skater is.
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i don't care one way or another, but i see plenty of 40ish skate park dudes with element boards and etnies cuz that's what they did when they were 13 or something.
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i don't care one way or another, but i see plenty of 40ish skate park dudes with element boards and etnies cuz that's what they did when they were 13 or something.
those are the loudest dudes on the internet too. Skate once a month for an hour at the local and still feel the need to weigh in on how skateboarding has gotten soft and woke etc. it’s the equivalent of 90 year olds voting for some planet killer because their religious beliefs align with the campaign promises.
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What is a brand, but a feeling? I’d like to pitch Rocco the following board and lifestyle brands: Antifa Skateboards, L4M3, and INceLL
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Rocco coming out of retirement has caused me to come out of SLAP retirement
Gonna start reading from page 1.
This thread better be good.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
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At the very least it got people talking about him and the distribution.
Sounds like a win at thjis point.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
This was the day that I learned that men wear Uggs.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
;D ;D ;D ;D
OMG, I can't tell if this makes Rocco the best person on the planet or the world's biggest kook. Can he be both?
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Pontus is shook
But for real. This corny as fuck. Almost as bad as them Britney spear boards.
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I don't believe it. need more information
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
At the end of the day the record speaks. George Powell stayed in skateboarding invested and continued to innovated and promote new skaters.
Lucero and Black Label always pushed a diff image, especially in the 2000s.
Where was Rocco?
On an island in Hawaii I believe.
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Same food that like this is the same food that like golf and they gonna eat and but I ain’t duckling with this corn ball shit. Not one brand. Remember Fat Dan? Opera?! What? That’s stupider then hockey and you know how much them Mountain Dew yellow ave 2 s or what ever Karen was wearing look funny. Banana foot. And proximity to dill.
But anyways back to asking any one else think Rodney gotbodies in the basement? Like how he cry’s and shit. Like what dude? Rocco is a free styler too. Is this some freestyle felowshit? I think so.
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valid, all valid. Drone mission is not impossible to Rodneys crib. I see how he cried. lock pick the cellar door because we need to know. Know if he gotbodies
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(http://i.imgur.com/eEkZkk0.jpeg)
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
@Watson I thought for a sec he was wearing a Tostitos shirt and my heart skipped a beat
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valid, all valid. Drone mission is not impossible to Rodneys crib. I see how he cried. lock pick the cellar door because we need to know. Know if he gotbodies
Yeah breh. Think about it. Where all the freestylers go? That’s the biggest cover up I’ve ever seen in my life.
entire skateboard industry is gangsters and thugs. They are capable of anything and truthfully I wouldn’t be suprised if one day they find cia MK ultra files on the bones brigade and you can watch about it on Netflix
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
If this doesn't get a gnar what even is a gnar?
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"Rocco went off and did what he did. Obviously, he was quite successful. People often ask if I regret walking away from that. Not at all. Because the way I am and the way he was towards people, like the “Dear George” ad? And some of the things he did with the younger riders on his team? I would’ve never allowed that shit to happen. It would’ve been a different company because I would’ve stopped all that.
I always thought there was something a little creepy about Rocco, too. Not to say that I didn’t like him, but when you think about all the energy he put into World and all the rad stuff he put out, just to sell the company and never be heard from again? That’s not a skater, dude. It’s actually kind of a waste."
-John Lucero / Chrome Ball
Idk John, seems pretty skater to me. Or at least it doesn’t seem antithetical to the idea of a skateboarder - professional or otherwise.
Secured his giant bag of cash when he could and went and enjoyed his life.
Not like he was going to immediately start a new World Industries board co / edgy magazine or company.
Like he points out , he poured so much energy and effort into those companies it was hardly a waste at all.
At the end of the day the record speaks. George Powell stayed in skateboarding invested and continued to innovated and promote new skaters.
Lucero and Black Label always pushed a diff image, especially in the 2000s.
Where was Rocco?
I understand the contributions both Lucero and George Powell's companies have made to skateboarding.
I have always been a fan of Black Label and a lot of their notably odd/different skaters. Their full length vids are up there alongside Zero videos in my mind as all time greats. (At least they had an identity / cohesive team which Powell either lacked or squandered for most of their last 25 years).
I just don't agree with the parts I bolded of Lucero's quote. Specifically he mentions the obvious passion and effort from Rocco and his companies (which is to also say nothing about the cultural impact he had) and then goes on to suggest that because he isn't in the business of skateboarding anymore that that somehow makes him not a/less of a skateboarder.
I know Lucero was still actively skating as he's gotten older- he had some driveway / home ramp footage in some later BL videos, and that was nice to see. I know zero about how much time George Powell or Rocco have spent on a skateboard in their later years - but I also don't think that knowledge would change my perception of this nebulous idea of how legitimate their claim to the title of skater is.
It’s not about actively skating, it’s about actively remaining a part of the culture. Both George and Lucero are lifers in that sense, and Rocco cashed out. He was in it for him, and that’s fine but who would trust that cunt with doing anything positive for skateboarding. His entire legacy was negative and destructive.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
If this doesn't get a gnar what even is a gnar?
A gnar is where the
Heart is and the heart is on
Fire like Flameboy.
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I dunno guys, it might be fun for skateboarding to explore and emphasize a frivolous aesthetic built upon the flamboyance of the Baroque period.
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The Rocco empire started losing its luster once 101 died.
It wasn’t anywhere as sick as it used to be by the time Round 2 came out.
Deca had a great team, but the brand was ass.
Dan Pageau, Chad Fernandez, A-Team, Enjoi, and Darkstar were World’s jumped the shark moment.
I could also see this Rocco being more like Michael Jordan the Wizards GM vs Bulls Michael Jordan.
Round 2 was still great. I didn't buy World etc. boards back then at all but loved the school yard skating (as we did ALOT of schoolyard skating back then). Agree Deca wasn't great as this was the time Daewon kind of stipped skating street spots. Although I think when Marcus McBridge did everything over the Pier 7 blocks he was on Deca and that was amazing.
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The Rocco empire started losing its luster once 101 died.
It wasn’t anywhere as sick as it used to be by the time Round 2 came out.
Deca had a great team, but the brand was ass.
Dan Pageau, Chad Fernandez, A-Team, Enjoi, and Darkstar were World’s jumped the shark moment.
I could also see this Rocco being more like Michael Jordan the Wizards GM vs Bulls Michael Jordan.
I lost interest exactly then. The skating was sick but i didn't didn't even look at the product. My little brothers loved some of it tho.
I liked whatever was new Mariano or zoo.
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i don't care one way or another, but i see plenty of 40ish skate park dudes with element boards and etnies cuz that's what they did when they were 13 or something.
those are the loudest dudes on the internet too. Skate once a month for an hour at the local and still feel the need to weigh in on how skateboarding has gotten soft and woke etc. it’s the equivalent of 90 year olds voting for some planet killer because their religious beliefs align with the campaign promises.
^ Yup. And most of them quit for a long time, too. Turboclowns.
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Thinking about world has been giving me mini ramp era flash backs.
Like when I got reunited with the ramp we built at a new homies house. I climbed up and did rock fakie. Fakie to fakie rock. 270 axles.
They hadn't seen anyone rip it. Nick had given it to them when he went to college. Eventually they burned it down for a tramp.
I was bummed. Still bummed to this day. Lol. We built that shit starting around rubbish heap Kept building though questionable and we had Ramps on Ramps by the time he left for college. Around Stereos start I think
Best childhood ever. Mad world boards. Blind was it tho. We watched a visual sound before they left for Amherst. Went to maximus one more random day too.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
If this doesn't get a gnar what even is a gnar?
Heart is and the heart is on
Fire like Flameboy.
I see your Haiku
Like Rocco swims in pools of
cash from our wallets
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Fuuuuck. I been wearing ugg style boots all winter. No sox
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So is Bitch finally going to happen? Will Bitch knock those ungrateful kids that did what he did out of the industry finally?
Stay tuned
or don’t.
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It will be interesting to see what passes as subversive in the skateboarding industry in 2024.
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Fuuuuck. I been wearing ugg style boots all winter. No sox
I bet they smell lovely.
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Fuuuuck. I been wearing ugg style boots all winter. No sox
I bet they smell lovely.
Sheep wool doesn’t catch smells like synthetics and cotton. Wool long johns, wool sweater, wool hat. I smell like a person, they don’t smell like much
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
If this doesn't get a gnar what even is a gnar?
Heart is and the heart is on
Fire like Flameboy.
I see your Haiku
Like Rocco swims in pools of
cash from our wallets
Uggs are soft and warm
Stylish like a fedora
Men can wear them too
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Reminds me of the 2022 Beavis and Butthead reboot.
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It could be the new kick in skateboarding we need but I doubt he'll soul the world again...
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It could be the new kick in skateboarding we need but I doubt he'll soul the world again...
What "kick" do you think he'll bring?
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Rocco was a freestyle skater, who saw his discipline die out and found a way to stay in the industry through daring and a lot of luck probably. Only makes sense to cash out and get out. Also doubt he skated much in the world days seeing as he was already 'old'.
It'll be interesting to see what'll happen because he has a proven knack for this, but he is also in boomer territory and no one knows if he at all kept up with things. He could be self aware enough that he knows he's not with it and tell them to hire some cool kids whoever they may be.
Most likely it'll be a lot of on the business and logistical side. he's also good at math, did(does) it for fun, maybe he'll make them turn a profit.
I'll be keeping a average length eye on this
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The Opera Act 2 vid was pretty good and I like their art direction.
Not sure it'll ever work but I always like to see Clay Kreiner skateboard. Also I always thought World was corny. My boy was a World stan in the 90s. Had a wet wilie vs flame boy board while I had a local company board that was a giant devil injecting blood into the earth. Still the best graphic I ever owned. Way cooler than World.
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Marcus McBridge
We got another one!
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Who?
get fucked
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This just might be crazy enough to work
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It will be interesting to see what passes as subversive in the skateboarding industry in 2024.
You know. Things like bringing the Indy logo back, making fun of companies’ art style and riders, or having Wet Willy saying “vote for he who shall not be named!.
That’s pretty much it… not sure if he’s that stupid, though.
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Here is a photo I took in 2007 of Rodney Mullen and Greg Lutzka engaged in a conversation while Rocco wears Ugg Boots in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oGTkFG.jpeg)
The industry ain't gonna know what it hit it baby!
If this doesn't get a gnar what even is a gnar?
Heart is and the heart is on
Fire like Flameboy.
I see your Haiku
Like Rocco swims in pools of
cash from our wallets
Uggs are soft and warm
Stylish like a fedora
Men can wear them too
https://youtu.be/MNcSKUQPjTg?si=_J6lR1Y_s6GO91a4
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That’s pretty much it… not sure if he’s that stupid, though.
flat earth graphics …
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The Opera of the Phantom
And when he’s out we can just say Phantom of Opera
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uggs are kinda hot rn, ngl i would try a pair if i could avoid paying full price (they aint cheap)
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That’s pretty much it… not sure if he’s that stupid, though.
Surprised plan B hasn’t done that yet tbh
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As long as there’s pot stirring and shit to gossip about and maybe some bitter old heads and confused zoomers I’m all for this shit.
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As long as there’s pot stirring and shit to gossip about and maybe some bitter old heads and confused zoomers I’m all for this shit.
when people ask me why I go on slap ^
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That’s pretty much it… not sure if he’s that stupid, though.
A throwback to the highly breakable minimal concave early 90s World boards called “flat earth concave” (or something like that) would actually be kinda funny… in its stupidity.
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i don't care one way or another, but i see plenty of 40ish skate park dudes with element boards and etnies cuz that's what they did when they were 13 or something.
those are the loudest dudes on the internet too. Skate once a month for an hour at the local and still feel the need to weigh in on how skateboarding has gotten soft and woke etc. it’s the equivalent of 90 year olds voting for some planet killer because their religious beliefs align with the campaign promises.
^ Yup. And most of them quit for a long time, too. Turboclowns.
Turboclowns is the best new insult I've seen in a while
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Most interesting thing to happen on Slap since VK420
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(https://i.postimg.cc/QMxGLS57/IMG-8328.jpg)
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you think rocco will restart a skate magazine and hire gifted hater to run it
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Rocco had like 3 tricks in rubbish heap one was a non moving fakie front crooks
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http://youtu.be/8sEXCfX0rdk?si=Dl8CSe64VGbzKAO- (http://youtu.be/8sEXCfX0rdk?si=Dl8CSe64VGbzKAO-)
He should listen to himself and what he said at the beginning of Questionable.
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you think rocco will restart a skate magazine and hire gifted hater to run it
Don’t defile this shrine space with that miscreant’s name.
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get fucked
LMAO knew I'd get at least one.
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Damn...
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http://youtu.be/8sEXCfX0rdk?si=Dl8CSe64VGbzKAO- (http://youtu.be/8sEXCfX0rdk?si=Dl8CSe64VGbzKAO-)
He should listen to himself and what he said at the beginning of Questionable.
HD remaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgr48SPEyS4
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uggs are kinda hot rn, ngl i would try a pair if i could avoid paying full price (they aint cheap)
I got a pair as a gift. I’ve skated them on flat. I love them.
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Fuuuuck. I been wearing ugg style boots all winter. No sox
I bet they smell lovely.
Sheep wool doesn’t catch smells like synthetics and cotton. Wool long johns, wool sweater, wool hat. I smell like a person, they don’t smell like much
Same man. Mine are getting a little over worn. Look ready for the trash can
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Anyone know if Steve’s brother Sal is still alive? I’ve heard crazy stories about that guy over the years.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfRp1Cfc/IMG-8333.jpg)
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used to be stoked on his savanna slama part as a kid. first time i saw a 360 ollie (@11:00 ish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGmenaQXQI
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(https://i.postimg.cc/QMxGLS57/IMG-8328.jpg)
That’s a Polarizer, what else has Neil stolen? Smdh
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You are just giving him fuel. He is the master. Right now the market is pre/post World. He decides the format. I would love to see how he does post print age. Rocco created the culture you kids live in. Check his World boards, he's grabbing honey.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/0NY1G18M/IMG-0799.png) (https://postimages.org/)
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
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I’m Steve Rocco and I’m back from the dead
Chilling at the beaches down at Club Med
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
Look, G, i went the Bearpaw route. $65 rather than $165 for some sweat shop wool lined booties. No shame slipping my feet in these shit box worn out after a season slippers that i can get away with wearing anywheres.
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
Poast your home slippers. Team uggs, birk, or croc?
(https://www.birkenstock.com/dw/image/v2/BDXC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog/default/dw7c4e454c/51791/51791.jpg?sw=848&sh=848&strip=false)
These go on as soon as I’m home. I don’t wear them outside.
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
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These go on as soon as I’m home. I don’t wear them outside.
These Clark’s in the winter
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Clarks-Mens-Suede-Leather-Moccasin-Slipper-22SH-011-Faux-Fur-Lining-Cushion-Comfort-Insole-Indoor-Outdoor-Slippers-For-Men-12-M-US-Cinnamon_f7126216-1845-488c-8fd4-2553991a5fd4.20f3d29cca996b1a2bd8d3b1fed4240c.jpeg?odnHeight=768&odnWidth=768&odnBg=FFFFFF)
But I’ve been driving/walking/everything but skating and working in some New Balance Mules. Shout out to Haglund’s Deformity…
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
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These go on as soon as I’m home. I don’t wear them outside.
These Clark’s in the winter
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Clarks-Mens-Suede-Leather-Moccasin-Slipper-22SH-011-Faux-Fur-Lining-Cushion-Comfort-Insole-Indoor-Outdoor-Slippers-For-Men-12-M-US-Cinnamon_f7126216-1845-488c-8fd4-2553991a5fd4.20f3d29cca996b1a2bd8d3b1fed4240c.jpeg?odnHeight=768&odnWidth=768&odnBg=FFFFFF)
But I’ve been driving/walking/everything but skating and working in some New Balance Mules. Shout out to Haglund’s Deformity…
Also wear the NB mules a lot, they're great.
Also wear these, top comfy
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the only insight this thread has given is that a lot of you wore uggs with shame and now you’re putting yourselves. that’s awesome
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These go on as soon as I’m home. I don’t wear them outside.
I got Birkenstocks , croc mules and a gang of Chinese yeezy slides I rotate between.
My grandpa has a vintage pair of original uggs I been meaning to steal though. They’re this forest green color and actually look kinda sick and are warm as hell. I will say though wearing them the first time I was confused as to how every girl in my Southern California middle and high school wore them daily. They had to have been been melting from the mid calf down.
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I’m Steve Rocco and I’m back from the dead
Chilling at the beaches down at Club Med
You got a boat to eat shrimp in?
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My everyday babies
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I got a pair of Glerups with the leather soles for Christmas and theyre kind of a game-changer!
(https://i.ibb.co/sR8S0r9/Shoe-with-leather-sole-Shoe-with-leather-sole-A-Forest-8-800x.jpg) (https://ibb.co/02HNg3y)
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All day, every day, baby
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My everyday babies
steppin' on a pop top ass
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My everyday babies
yeah it looks like you wear those mafuckas every day
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These Clark’s in the winter
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I've been running pairs of these Wal Mart joints for like 15 years now.
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Always slide some Vans Popcush insoles or other cushioned skate insoles in there, whatever I have laying around. Wear them everyday in the house in the winter because my feet get hella cold just in socks. In the summer I don't touch em.
Actually skated the pair I had in like 2007 or 2008 and almost learned fakie 360 flips in them then figured I should switch to my actual skate shoes and then rolled my ankle super bad. Never, NEVER switch shoes mid sesh.
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These LL Beans have been going for about 8 years daily wear. Inside only
(https://i.ibb.co/ZST8xf1/IMG-4627.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZST8xf1)
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Birkenstock Bostons. Ya'll chefs know the deal
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No love for the cholo slippers with the backs folded in? Those are timeless
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I need to find a deadstock pair of the DVS Ozzy Osborne pro models
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we'll know rocco's comeback-attack was a success when 6 months from now all the cool kids are booted up in uggs.
* @Watson there should a box in this for you
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What would be dope is bringing back Big Bro.
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You are just giving him fuel. He is the master. Right now the market is pre/post World. He decides the format. I would love to see how he does post print age. Rocco created the culture you kids live in. Check his World boards, he's grabbing honey.
I hope this is sarcasm.
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Rocco also corky?
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lol what is this debate every kid these days dresses like it’s ‘97 shit looks horrible. Ride the waves friends.
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Does the average sk8r in 2024 have any idea who Rocco is, or give a shit after being told “yeah that guy used to be like super edgy in the 80s.”
Feels like something that could have worked for a few months in 2014 if Kareem was involved, before bailing.
Free max b
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That new 9.125 Opera looks beautiful
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That new 9.125 Opera looks beautiful
It’s already working! All hail Rocco!
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every kid these days dresses like it’s ‘97 2004 shit looks horrible.
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96-97 fits were the best
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every kid these days dresses like it’s ‘97 '92
Long live Goofy Boy!
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Does the average sk8r in 2024 have any idea who Rocco is, or give a shit after being told “yeah that guy used to be like super edgy in the 80s.”
Feels like something that could have worked for a few months in 2014 if Kareem was involved, before bailing.
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These were my exact thoughts when I heard the news but I couldn't figure out how to explain it. But I agree with Pete
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From 2002
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From 2002
(https://i.postimg.cc/76zmsPVv/IMG-8387.jpg)
http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1061781/23445645/1378316803533/ROCCO_INTV_Spread2.jpg?token=k1g%2BI6sB3pkCL%2BavFWcu8Ty8LCg%3D
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“You're never going to beat the big guys out there today at their own game. They are so good, compared to what Powell Peralta and Vision were. Not only in the product they make, the direction they take their com- panies, and the strengths of their benches, but they have an expansive radar. They will see you coming from miles away. You need to think outside the box, disregard the rules and do things unlike anyone has
done them before. Let your inner child run free.”
This is an interesting quote. Maybe he does have a trick up his sleeve. Maybe not. The ultimate irony would be if he came back and just started taking a shit on all the weird neocon pockets of skateboarding that are pissing themselves in excitement hoping he’ll help them bully already marginalized groups. Woke Rocco lmao
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You are just giving him fuel. He is the master. Right now the market is pre/post World. He decides the format. I would love to see how he does post print age. Rocco created the culture you kids live in. Check his World boards, he's grabbing honey.
I hope this is sarcasm.
It mostly is satirical and sarcastic; but his age doesn't matter, he was prehistoric then, to kids. If he can create the World energy in the internet age or try; I would definitely grab popcorn. My pre/post comment was to explain how he brought a lot in the market where there was 2 houses that had all the brands (pre-world), but then in post-facto-World, the industry made the explosion of tons of small brands that dissipated World. The fact he sold it after he was done screwing a lot money hungry jerks was amazing. I don't think World started to be a money maker, he just went to ASR and was sick that skateboarding had no real roots anymore. I would love to be a fly in that corporate room when he took 20 mil from corporate assholes. Also, according to rumors he ran through the parking gate when he left in a Range Rover. Skipped the 8 dollar garage ticket?! I say let him try and especially with those brands! He doesn't care what you or I think, that why he is great. Gizmos!
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used to be stoked on his savanna slama part as a kid. first time i saw a 360 ollie (@11:00 ish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGmenaQXQI
Such an amazing video. So cool. Rocco could hang.
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used to be stoked on his savanna slama part as a kid. first time i saw a 360 ollie (@11:00 ish)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGmenaQXQI
Such an amazing video. So cool. Rocco could hang.
I forget that for the most part but, notice how the skaters helped put it altogether? Some of those legacy dudes that still exist gave a shit, and there was multiples times this whole thing could have died. I don't see street league dudes helping set it up. I know times change . . .
P.S. a large majority of skaters are uninformed and young, with mommy money, that buy one board. Let's not forget Rocco is the master. Randy Colvin 1991 board? Every kid on earth with unsupervised parenting bought it. . . It's not being core it's being effective. . .
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That new 9.125 Opera looks beautiful
It’s already working! All hail Rocco!
LOLZ. For real, rather spend $70 on Opera than Baker
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That new 9.125 Opera looks beautiful
It’s already working! All hail Rocco!
Why?
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From 2002
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So Rick Howard is indirectly responsible for devil man and flameboy?
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Steve Rocco is skateboarding's George Lucas.
Was the best, flipped the industry, then relied too much on animated characters.
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Does the average sk8r in 2024 have any idea who Rocco is, or give a shit after being told “yeah that guy used to be like super edgy in the 80s.”
Feels like something that could have worked for a few months in 2014 if Kareem was involved, before bailing.
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Does the average skater understand Rocco wrote the script for today’s skateboard company? Does Rocco give a shit if today’s average skater doesn’t understand the game?
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Rocco and Marc Johnson is a power couple
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So, are we just gonna gloss over the paying a 15 year old to walk around a demo topless?
I like Rocco, but that’s pretty questionable.
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So, are we just gonna gloss over the paying a 15 year old to walk around a demo topless?
I like Rocco, but that’s pretty questionable.
Was not aware of that. Source?
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So, are we just gonna gloss over the paying a 15 year old to walk around a demo topless?
I like Rocco, but that’s pretty questionable.
Was not aware of that. Source?
Steve Rocco, in the interview posted above.
Rob Dyrdek also complained about it in a Soapbox column in a early Big Brother.
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Didn't he also used to get them strippers when they were all like 15-17? Maybe prostitutes as well?
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(https://i.postimg.cc/B6hmBXb0/IMG-8400.jpg)
https://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2016/07/27/an-interview-with-the-world-industries-customer-service-guy/
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wtf 😱
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
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Last few times I've been to the skate park I've sensed this...and it now must be true....skateboarding is dead....
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I legitimately wonder sometimes how much of my personality and sense of humor are owed to the first 3 or 4 issues of Big Brother. They came out when I was…16? 17? I was a teenager when its publication started and I was just escaping the clutches of the Baptist Church so it represented possibility in a way nothing had before. Rocco’s fingerprints were all over everything in those first few issues.
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
I don’t think anyone under 35 would know any of the words in your post
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
Thought I dumbed it down by deleting the Taylor-Dykema reference. Nevermind, all hail rocco.
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
I always liked the Taylor Dykema decks. I don't think World ever used them though.
Anyone who actually skated them knows the World wood was awful. Usually done in less than a week, especially the 7.25’s.
World boards were everywhere though.
Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Is this collective memory or part of Rocco's propaganda machine?
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Is this collective memory or part of Rocco's propaganda machine?
It's historical fact. No one else in skateboarding sponsored as many minority skaters and let them express themselves before Rocco did.
Definitely not Richard Novak or George Powell.
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Yo some of you are way too comfy outing yourself as straight up brainwashed should know better by now losers. Chudposters get out of skateboarding forever you are corporate so go back to reddit to be with your people.
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If Rocco's got any sense he'll buy back world and flood urban outfitters and hot topic with flame boy and wet willy stuff, the prices on vintage ones are crazy and every "streetwear/vintage" kid just looks like a skater from 95-04 atm anyway. Also, people who skated then are just hitting the age where they start buying nostalgia product, awful lot of kids who were 15 when THPS came out are hitting 40 now and have disposable income to relive their youth and the vast majority of them were wearing/skating wet willy/flameboy/blind reaper gear. In 5-10 years it won't be MAGA chuds at the park on their reissue Santa Cruz/Powell boards, it'll all be 7.5 world repops with Roofies flame grip and Shorties Spell Out Hoodies.
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Breaking news April 1st
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https://ableskatemag.com/steverocco/
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Plan P Skateboards
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Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
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Breaking news April 1st
(https://ableskatemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/roccojpeg.jpg)
https://ableskatemag.com/steverocco/
Bad April fools joke… 2bn lol
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Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
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How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
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Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
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How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
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My list was not meant to be exhaustive, hence the "and others" but you're right, these dudes were established and successful pros pre-Rocco's/World's takeover...
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Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
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My list was not meant to be exhaustive, hence the "and others" but you're right, these dudes were established and successful pros pre-Rocco's/World's takeover...
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Rocco had the first predominantly minority teams with World.
Paved the way for Chocolate, 60/40, Neighborhood, American Dream, etc.
He also let his teamriders express themselves and speak out more. There wasn't anything like it in skateboarding before 1992. Teams made of predominantly black and Latino kids from the inner city.
If I'm not mistaken, Santa Cruz didn't have a black team rider until Caesar Singh 22 years after the company started.
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booooooorrriiinnngggg
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Of course younger people know about Rocco. He made sure to spin his own revisionist history that didn't include selling knowingly shit wood with the same obsolete Sims shape and atrocious graphics (his own, not the iconic Greg Evans typographic art). His greatest strength was hiring the right people. Though it would take a few years. Rocco was even more out of touch than George Powell when he released such hits as the Think Crime board, based on the same Sims board, with a hint of old Zorlac and a comically pointy nose. On both boards, the rear truck stuck way out if sized for the front and the tail might be the widest part of the board.
Zorlac boards… well that’s a name I haven’t heard in along time, like 30 years. Ugly ass boards but some sick art work.
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World shapes with the Prime wood were the shit. especially with the purple tops
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Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
My list was not meant to be exhaustive, hence the "and others" but you're right, these dudes were established and successful pros pre-Rocco's/World's takeover...
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Rocco had the first predominantly minority teams with World.
Paved the way for Chocolate, 60/40, Neighborhood, American Dream, etc.
He also let his teamriders express themselves and speak out more. There wasn't anything like it in skateboarding before 1992. Teams made of predominantly black and Latino kids from the inner city.
If I'm not mistaken, Santa Cruz didn't have a black team rider until Caesar Singh 22 years after the company started.
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Roger Brown who is credited with first skating Love Park as a spot rode for Santa Cruz in 1990, Gershon Mosley was in a Strange Notes video from around the same era, I believe there was also a few of the black vert skaters from the 80s that has stint on Santa Cruz for a short time. Ron Allen and an at least a few other black dudes rode for Speed Wheels, Eric Britton was a pro SMA which was a Santa Cruz company, Hosoi Skateboards was out of Santa Cruz and ion their were any white guys on that company they were the minority. You check video called Troops of Tomorrow I think it came out in 1991 and they have every color representation in that video.
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The idea that great white hope Rocco paved the way for "minority" companies is absurd. The Shut crew cutting boards in 1986 on Stack Aly's roof and screening them with graffiti-inspired art is the epitome of "expressing themselves". Creating a minority-majority team was clearly not Rodney and Bruno's intended vision--they had team riders from different states, countries, and burroughs (Mike Kepper, Jeremy Henderson, Sean Sheffey, Dune, Coco, etc.).
The added qualifier of "black and latino kids from the inner city" is more problematic. Clyde and Marty Grimes were from South Central and the first black pro skaters (EZ Ryder/Z-Flex/Z). They geographically lived closest to an "inner city" than anyone else, although the term is a dog whistle to denote people of color that live in enclaves formed by racist housing covenants. Just the same, Z Products, with Jimmy Acosta representing the mean streets of El Cajon, San Diego were the closest thing skateboarding has had to a "hood" team.
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The idea that great white hope Rocco
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Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
My list was not meant to be exhaustive, hence the "and others" but you're right, these dudes were established and successful pros pre-Rocco's/World's takeover...
Rocco had the first predominantly minority teams with World.
Paved the way for Chocolate, 60/40, Neighborhood, American Dream, etc.
He also let his teamriders express themselves and speak out more. There wasn't anything like it in skateboarding before 1992. Teams made of predominantly black and Latino kids from the inner city.
If I'm not mistaken, Santa Cruz didn't have a black team rider until Caesar Singh 22 years after the company started.
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Roger Brown who is credited with first skating Love Park as a spot rode for Santa Cruz in 1990, Gershon Mosley was in a Strange Notes video from around the same era, I believe there was also a few of the black vert skaters from the 80s that has stint on Santa Cruz for a short time. Ron Allen and an at least a few other black dudes rode for Speed Wheels, Eric Britton was a pro SMA which was a Santa Cruz company, Hosoi Skateboards was out of Santa Cruz and ion their were any white guys on that company they were the minority. You check video called Troops of Tomorrow I think it came out in 1991 and they have every color representation in that video.
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I forgot about Roger on Santa Cruz.
I only remember Gershon on Milk, but he was on SC before I started.
Santa Cruz had a ton of videos like Hai Karate that everyone seemed to have forgotten about in the early 90’s.
As for Shut, @Chavo is absolutely right. Shut also seemed to be the first hip hop-influenced brand. I wished their ‘06 resurrection would've been as substantial as of was originally hyped to be.
World was more subversive, most of which was influenced by early 90’s racial tensions. I still think those World teams set precedents for diversity.
All that being said, there's not much Rocco can do in skateboarding now that won't be kitschy.
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Fuck nihga, that new logo chill
talking about the statement
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
What brands are you referring too?
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I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
What brands are you referring too?
Sandlot times, thank you, meow, monarch (is that still a thing?), two cents, and uma (even though I love the team, the gear is wack)
Off the top of my head, and those were just deck brands.
Every wheel company other than spitfire should give up.
Silver trucks? Yea those can get fucked too.
Grizzly grip is pretty lame.
Pick a component of a skateboard, you're sure to find a couple kooky ass brands peddling them. And that's not even getting into the apparel/lifestyle brands.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
What brands are you referring too?
Sandlot times, thank you, meow, monarch (is that still a thing?), two cents, and uma (even though I love the team, the gear is wack)
Off the top of my head, and those were just deck brands.
Every wheel company other than spitfire should give up.
Silver trucks? Yea those can get fucked too.
Grizzly grip is pretty lame.
Pick a component of a skateboard, you're sure to find a couple kooky ass brands peddling them. And that's not even getting into the apparel/lifestyle brands.
Yawn. so boring. Making fun of other skate brands as your entire brand identity is pretty trife. Like does anyone actually even care at this point? Theirs so much stupid out there cuz stupid is. That’s just how it is. Think Rocco gonna save us from late stage capitalism and fungus infected zombie flies that make you trip? Nope.
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I bet dear skateboards hella scared tho and that makes me laugh
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when this guy dies, his legacy of being a greedy shitsucking culture vulture will remain.
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I'm excited for this, Industry needs a shake up
Or rather a shakedown...
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
I’d be far more impressed if he took it to Palace.
Better chance for an entertaining response. Bigger risk of backfiring.
It’s the war skateboard (market) ing needs!
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
I’d be far more impressed if he took it to Palace.
Better chance for an entertaining response. Bigger risk of backfiring.
It’s the war skateboard (market) ing needs!
I can get down with that.
But it would be cool if he could put some pressure on krux too, those jabronis are way too comfortable over there.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
I’d be far more impressed if he took it to Palace.
Better chance for an entertaining response. Bigger risk of backfiring.
It’s the war skateboard (market) ing needs!
I love Palaces team and aesthetic, and I would absolutely love to see Rocco and Lev go at it.
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This thread is fun to read. It’s also huge.
Why? I don’t know on either account.
Secretly hope they have something huge to release…
Like one of these:
(https://i.ibb.co/fGyfbjf/IMG-2293.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGyfbjf)
But, in real life. Physics will have to be rewritten.
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I always thought this was a funny part of this documentary that maybe wasn’t seen by many people because it’s during the credits. Imagine the stories Jesse Martinez could tell…. 1:24:46
https://youtu.be/mfM_07t6IHw
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Every wheel company other than spitfire should give up.
Brand loyalty gone wild.
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Every wheel company other than spitfire should give up.
Brand loyalty gone wild.
I'll stand on that.
Have fun on your rictas or w/e
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Every night I pray for the slow and agonizing death of anyone and everyone who doesn't skate Shark wheels.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WwdlZv8Zh/
I'm so confused now. Maybe that's the point?
Maybe these back and forth PR statements are the beginning of the Rocco show!?
Man I fuckin hope something cool/fun happens.
Would be cool to see them shit on all the kooky ass brands and shit in skateboarding these days.
I’d be far more impressed if he took it to Palace.
Better chance for an entertaining response. Bigger risk of backfiring.
It’s the war skateboard (market) ing needs!
i'm having a really difficult time imagining any successful company owner actually "going at it" with rocco in 2024. nothing to gain, but also nothing to lose for that matter
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Just rewatched that Man Who Souled the World doco and have no idea why it's called that.
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I talked to Bill Weiss for a long time at Tampa - very nice dude
he gave me the impression that you won't really notice any difference in how the company is run, I was pretty fucking cooked at the time but I believe he said Steve would be helping more with financial / operations side of stuff and not with art direction or marketing or anything like that and that the ads are just for fun.
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Just rewatched that Man Who Souled the World doco and have no idea why it's called that.
It's the soul pun that kills it. Had to have been case of an ABD name they just couldn't let go of
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Rocco was the first to give black and minority skaters a place at the podium.
Rocco most def was the first to have a roster of minority skaters, especially in the Love Child phase (Chico, Shiloh, Spencer, Jovontae, Daniel, Daewon) but skaters like Ray Bones Rodriguez, Tony Alva, Eddie Elguera, Cab, Gonz, Tommy Guerrero, Lester Kasai, Hosoi and others were established pros with blossoming careers...
How do you mention all of them and not mention Ray Barbee, Chuck Treece, Ron Allen or Steve Steadham?
My list was not meant to be exhaustive, hence the "and others" but you're right, these dudes were established and successful pros pre-Rocco's/World's takeover...
Rocco had the first predominantly minority teams with World.
Paved the way for Chocolate, 60/40, Neighborhood, American Dream, etc.
He also let his teamriders express themselves and speak out more. There wasn't anything like it in skateboarding before 1992. Teams made of predominantly black and Latino kids from the inner city.
If I'm not mistaken, Santa Cruz didn't have a black team rider until Caesar Singh 22 years after the company started.
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Roger Brown who is credited with first skating Love Park as a spot rode for Santa Cruz in 1990, Gershon Mosley was in a Strange Notes video from around the same era, I believe there was also a few of the black vert skaters from the 80s that has stint on Santa Cruz for a short time. Ron Allen and an at least a few other black dudes rode for Speed Wheels, Eric Britton was a pro SMA which was a Santa Cruz company, Hosoi Skateboards was out of Santa Cruz and ion their were any white guys on that company they were the minority. You check video called Troops of Tomorrow I think it came out in 1991 and they have every color representation in that video.
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Fun fact: The team manager at the time, Gavin O'Brien, stuck it to 1010 by placing Roger's part seamlessly after his in "Troops of Tomorrow" with the intro of "neighborhood" kids saying in unison "Philadelphia", since he had a problem with POC.
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I talked to Bill Weiss for a long time at Tampa - very nice dude
he gave me the impression that you won't really notice any difference in how the company is run, I was pretty fucking cooked at the time but I believe he said Steve would be helping more with financial / operations side of stuff and not with art direction or marketing or anything like that and that the ads are just for fun.
(https://i.ibb.co/ssRXS2d/IMG-9372.jpg)
Who the fuck is Steve?
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World shapes with the Prime wood were the shit. especially with the purple tops
Yup. Pretty sure him and Rodney started the exposed woodgrain, undipped board trend. They're product, from the boards down, looked so amazing (Gizmos, Skinney White Boys, Bedpans, etc.), not to mention softgoods like Ghetto Wear, the shirts with the screen-printed artwork at the bottom corner, the wool ballcaps with the embroidered logo on the side instead of the front, etc. It's really that simple. They had the coolest product 1989-93.
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Just rewatched that Man Who Souled the World doco and have no idea why it's called that.
yeah, like make it sold & I kinda get it, but still not really. But what's Soul got to do with Rocco or the doco? If he made shoes, they coulda done sole, ok, cool. But hotdoggery, it just fuckin' annoys the shit out of me. Maybe they got a Cease & Desist from Bowie for the proper name and they didn't wanna put it on the C&D wall? Shoulda just called it Steve Docco.
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Steve would be helping more with financial / operations side of stuff and not with art direction or marketing or anything like that and that the ads are just for fun.
Called it
Shoulda just called it Steve Docco.
Would gnar