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Title: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on April 01, 2020, 07:27:17 PM
Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cricketclub on April 01, 2020, 07:30:05 PM
Fat bill is a creative genius
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Post by: Iceman on April 01, 2020, 07:35:30 PM
crashing carroll's is video of the year
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Post by: doublesteveburger on April 01, 2020, 07:46:14 PM
gas station roller tacos are amazing
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on April 01, 2020, 07:54:56 PM
Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultra Karen on April 01, 2020, 08:12:07 PM
Koston’ s use of social media made me like him more.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 01, 2020, 08:17:57 PM
Fred Gall is whatever, the gonz and Dill are kooks and Penny's style is gross. Oh, and Clint Walker's Ambiguous part was sick as fuck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fakie nollie on April 01, 2020, 08:24:12 PM
Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.

This is the unpopular opinions thread.

Chris Joslin's skating isn't horrible
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RossDailey on April 01, 2020, 08:28:31 PM
Puffy shoes are a disgusting regression in shoe design.
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Post by: Strickland_Propane on April 01, 2020, 08:41:01 PM
Borra is not a horrible person like you all make him out to be.
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Post by: Hands down Hass out on April 01, 2020, 08:57:52 PM
Hockey is a dumbass name for a board brand.

Nike can piss of.

Verso was boring. (2019?)


Edit: VX1/Death Lens combo is still the best.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on April 01, 2020, 09:40:38 PM
2 minutes of footage is a full part in 2020.
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Post by: cucktard on April 01, 2020, 09:44:13 PM
Downhill is gnarly and legit as fuck
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Post by: Samson Simpson on April 01, 2020, 09:51:29 PM
Moose deserves so much better than Mystery 2.0 and Osiris
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Post by: TD on April 01, 2020, 10:32:13 PM
I actually liked grimple stix
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kylo Send on April 01, 2020, 10:42:41 PM
We should just make a Trick of the Year and SOTY thread because stay at home is going to remain all of 2020.

Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be

Made me follow him actually
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Brguy on April 01, 2020, 11:10:59 PM
Fat bill is a creative genius
Fat Bill can edit like a god, has a unique style in filming, but he still fucks up a lot more clips than other people filming conventionally.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirty Douggie on April 02, 2020, 12:51:16 AM
I could use a Nora day in a life, or some kind of quality content.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dante Bichette on April 02, 2020, 01:59:03 AM
FA has the best team in skateboarding right now

Manchild is sick as fuck

Tyshawn is overrated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 02, 2020, 03:08:27 AM
Bob Puleo is on to something
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on April 02, 2020, 03:09:52 AM
Hockey is a dumbass name for a board brand.

Nike can piss of.

Verso was boring. (2019?)


Edit: VX1/Death Lens combo is still the best.

Nike can fuck off.

Agree on all except Verso...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 02, 2020, 03:26:39 AM
Fred Gall is whatever, the gonz and Dill are kooks and Penny's style is gross. Oh, and Clint Walker's Ambiguous part was sick as fuck.

agreed.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: finknoos on April 02, 2020, 04:30:22 AM
FA has the best team in skateboarding right now


I would fuck with FA, but I just can get over that shitty 'edgy 14 year old' name.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shuh on April 02, 2020, 04:34:59 AM
Skateboarding dies this year
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Post by: Cuban_Lynx on April 02, 2020, 04:47:04 AM
Sinner tHEatRIx has aged like fine wine
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: chris. on April 02, 2020, 04:54:53 AM
Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be

Agreed. Finally watched his footy last week, the talk here is so over the top.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 05:05:43 AM
Ty Evans bought the rights from Spike Jonze to document all skate related events revolving around Covid-19. Do your research sheeple
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 05:06:59 AM
Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.

Pretty sure even he would cop to that.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 05:09:05 AM
Hockey is a dumbass name for a board brand.

Nike can piss of.

Verso was boring. (2019?)


Edit: VX1/Death Lens combo is still the best.

Hey look, an opinionated person. Remarkable
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 05:15:17 AM
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Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be
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Agreed. Finally watched his footy last week, the talk here is so over the top.

Says a couple of lawn jockeys who think a fakie laser is sickkk. And can’t even hold their own dads jock
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 05:16:36 AM
I actually liked grimple stix

I back this
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Post by: Mike Oxwelling on April 02, 2020, 05:21:27 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/yFmH7gr/PUelo-bleive.jpg)

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Post by: Sila on April 02, 2020, 05:28:26 AM
I enjoy The Experience and Steezus is a solid dude.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on April 02, 2020, 05:37:49 AM
Chris Joslin is currently the best street skater on earth.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bitchardo Scantron on April 02, 2020, 06:51:38 AM
I dont give a fuck about teams and who hangs with who. I enjoy watching dudes skate but I dont give a fuck about the industry and pros etc.

Yeah you are super in tune, it’s a shame you’re also a fucking cuckold piss drinker. Straight up dude, jack off into your own mouth next time you think about posting
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ChronicBluntSlider on April 02, 2020, 07:08:35 AM
Chris Joslin is currently the best street skater on earth.

But more importantly is kits are the illest and does not look like a 14 year old
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: os89 on April 02, 2020, 07:17:17 AM
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I dont give a fuck about teams and who hangs with who. I enjoy watching dudes skate but I dont give a fuck about the industry and pros etc.
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Yeah you are super in tune, it’s a shame you’re also a fucking cuckold piss drinker. Straight up dude, jack off into your own mouth next time you think about posting

Sounds like both of you boys need Jesus
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mort Garson on April 02, 2020, 09:19:36 AM
I really enjoy the scramz music that the frog crowd edits their videos to. Double flips are sick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on April 02, 2020, 09:44:48 AM
Filming yourself is gauche and narcissistic.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 02, 2020, 10:16:55 AM
Fat bill is a creative genius

Related: his HD fisheye work, especially in cherry, is 800% better than his long lens and his long lens style only caught on over the fisheye because that century fisheye is $3k
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lesserredpanda on April 02, 2020, 11:35:22 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/yFmH7gr/PUelo-bleive.jpg)

Puelo needs to go full mudman and go all laskian striggoi on our numeral systems. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on April 02, 2020, 11:54:01 AM
Zion wright is a sweetheart with a unique style who deserves to get paid lots of money for skrapeboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on April 02, 2020, 12:14:33 PM
Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.

belee dat
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skate_or_dingus on April 02, 2020, 12:27:10 PM
Swan Pablo isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be

 Fancy Lad are my favourite company in modern skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bristol_Palin on April 02, 2020, 12:35:36 PM
nollie backside flips are the fat dude tech trick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pdknox on April 02, 2020, 12:46:54 PM
powerslides/speed checks have become a meme and wont age well in the future

ha.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Far from relevant on April 02, 2020, 12:47:46 PM
Nyjah Huston should've won soty at least once.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on April 02, 2020, 12:57:15 PM
nollie backside flips are the fat dude tech trick.

Anyone 250+ who can flip their board is a bad ass. A bad ass fat ass
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: too fakie on April 02, 2020, 01:23:07 PM
Thrasher and Anti Hero’s collective “hell ride” imagine is used as a distraction from the fact that both companies execute similar strategies as brands they want to convince you are too corporate to be in skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kylo Send on April 02, 2020, 01:29:40 PM
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nollie backside flips are the fat dude tech trick.
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Anyone 250+ who can flip their board is a bad ass. A bad ass fat ass

I'm glad to hear 250+ is skateboard fat now
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CAPTAIN NOBODY on April 02, 2020, 01:32:12 PM
We Are Blood is the best skate video of all time.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on April 02, 2020, 01:38:04 PM
We Are Blood is the best skate video of all time.

We Are Blood was great but Street Dreams is the best skate video of all time.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bobby Lashley on April 02, 2020, 01:41:15 PM
Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.
fuckn Reed. Cornball in fact. But that other one is a knock out of the park. And should be a thread in itself.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bobbybanana on April 02, 2020, 01:50:42 PM
Gino has horrible style
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Far from relevant on April 02, 2020, 02:00:58 PM
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nollie backside flips are the fat dude tech trick.
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Anyone 250+ who can flip their board is a bad ass. A bad ass fat ass
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I'm glad to hear 250+ is skateboard fat now

I was up over 250 like a year and half ago now im down to 210, but I could flip my board then does that count ?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 02, 2020, 02:12:14 PM
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Swan Pablo isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be
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 Fancy Lad are my favourite company in modern skating.

I agree. Its the last really diy punk movements in popular skating.

If they had a normal sized skate available at my shop I would have scored one.

I want to book an improve noisecore show at their place to raise money for stickers.

Have sunset sing play my noise boxes
Ill give Colin the Theremin Big can use my 808 because I heard he makes the door beats.

I'd give boom boxes to a few and kazoo to everyone who can't count to 4.

Id run the 3 motu with 6 room mics in every room and record everything non stop all night so I can look it later and build a sound track for fL666
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: EastKremer on April 02, 2020, 02:22:30 PM
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I dont give a fuck about teams and who hangs with who. I enjoy watching dudes skate but I dont give a fuck about the industry and pros etc.
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Yeah you are super in tune, it’s a shame you’re also a fucking cuckold piss drinker. Straight up dude, jack off into your own mouth next time you think about posting
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Sounds like both of you boys need Jesus
Steezus*
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kylo Send on April 02, 2020, 02:45:33 PM
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nollie backside flips are the fat dude tech trick.
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Anyone 250+ who can flip their board is a bad ass. A bad ass fat ass
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I'm glad to hear 250+ is skateboard fat now
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I was up over 250 like a year and half ago now im down to 210, but I could flip my board then does that count ?

Wow congrats on all that weight loss, yeah that counts. I'm 210 too lol
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Crusty Grundle on April 02, 2020, 04:32:35 PM
Jereme Rogers has mad flow, the dudes rhymes are off the hook!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 02, 2020, 04:39:08 PM
"Shane Goes" is the best part ever and it's a travesty that he didn't win SOTY. He skates so fast and lands everything perfectly with great style.

Dekline was awesome.

Emerica has always been the best shoe company.

I wish ramped slow mo's made a comeback.

Jon Miner is the best filmer and makes the best videos ever.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 02, 2020, 05:07:56 PM
Tony Hawk is one of the best things skateboarding has going for it in 2020.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on April 02, 2020, 05:09:28 PM
Sometimes slap makes me hate myself and everything around me but I can’t stop coming back.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 02, 2020, 05:14:30 PM
Pharrell being a poser did more good for skateboarding than people will ever give him credit for.

Also Dill's Mindfield part is the best 'blowing it' part ever. If he could've replaced that really gross DIY bank line with another tech manual it would've been his 3rd best part.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on April 02, 2020, 08:05:53 PM
Primitive apparel is higher quality than quasi apparel
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: waltercronkite on April 02, 2020, 08:20:26 PM
Skateboarding is progressing in a way that places less importance on style
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: munchbox on April 02, 2020, 08:22:11 PM
Primitive apparel is higher quality than quasi apparel
why would you think that?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Christmas Complete on April 02, 2020, 08:25:12 PM
Skateboarding is progressing in a way that places less importance on style

So you're saying we're entering the early 90s again?

"Alexa: play Circle Of Life by Elton John"
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tenthousand on April 02, 2020, 08:40:45 PM
Pharrell being a poser did more good for skateboarding than people will ever give him credit for.

Also Dill's Mindfield part is the best 'blowing it' part ever. If he could've replaced that really gross DIY bank line with another tech manual it would've been his 3rd best part.
What did Pharell do?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 02, 2020, 09:33:19 PM
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Pharrell being a poser did more good for skateboarding than people will ever give him credit for.

Also Dill's Mindfield part is the best 'blowing it' part ever. If he could've replaced that really gross DIY bank line with another tech manual it would've been his 3rd best part.
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What did Pharell do?

Two things simultaneously:

On one end Pharrell's appropriation of skate culture made it more acceptable for hood kids to get into skateboarding without being fucked with as much. Skating does get noticeably blacker this side of 2005. Also some of the sketch American spots we start seeing in the late 00s is definitely a result of people recognizing skateboarding a bit more and not vibing them out.

On the flip side the skate community felt some kinda way with all the violations Pharrell was doing and doubled down on the many unwritten rules. While it may come off as less inclusive I think the kids that came in because of an interest in Bape or Ice Cream were taught to have way more reverence of skating than the boon of kids who came and went because of THPS.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tenthousand on April 02, 2020, 09:55:18 PM
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Pharrell being a poser did more good for skateboarding than people will ever give him credit for.

Also Dill's Mindfield part is the best 'blowing it' part ever. If he could've replaced that really gross DIY bank line with another tech manual it would've been his 3rd best part.
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What did Pharell do?
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Two things simultaneously:

On one end Pharrell's appropriation of skate culture made it more acceptable for hood kids to get into skateboarding without being fucked with as much. Skating does get noticeably blacker this side of 2005. Also some of the sketch American spots we start seeing in the late 00s is definitely a result of people recognizing skateboarding a bit more and not vibing them out.

On the flip side the skate community felt some kinda way with all the violations Pharrell was doing and doubled down on the many unwritten rules. While it may come off as less inclusive I think the kids that came in because of an interest in Bape or Ice Cream were taught to have way more reverence of skating than the boon of kids who came and went because of THPS.
Unwritten rules? Can you give me an example of something he did?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on April 02, 2020, 10:02:28 PM
Ty Evans bought the rights from Spike Jonze to document all skate related events revolving around Covid-19. Do your research sheeple

spike jonze has/had the rights to all skateboard related footage around covid-19?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on April 02, 2020, 10:16:46 PM
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Primitive apparel is higher quality than quasi apparel
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why would you think that?

Just seems like higher quality materials and better stitching. My quasi ls tee ripped at the seam the second time i wore it. I have a tee with quasi embroidery that doesnt line up smooth. quasi clothes are almost sick, just need some qc.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: os89 on April 02, 2020, 10:23:06 PM
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Primitive apparel is higher quality than quasi apparel
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why would you think that?
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Just seems like higher quality materials and better stitching. My quasi ls tee ripped at the seam the second time i wore it. I have a tee with quasi embroidery that doesnt line up smooth. quasi clothes are almost sick, just need some qc.

Huh, I have a couple quasi tees that are fine. Then again, I have never purchased anything from primitive, so i can't compare.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CHONGO on April 02, 2020, 10:26:17 PM
Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be

dude sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: urbneathme on April 02, 2020, 10:56:19 PM
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We Are Blood is the best skate video of all time.
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We Are Blood was great but Street Dreams is the best skate video of all time.
street dreams is cinema. to refer to it as a lowly ‘video’ is offensive to taste
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: billyerlife on April 02, 2020, 11:02:25 PM
Kids riding scooters are not bad people.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CAPTAIN NOBODY on April 02, 2020, 11:07:28 PM
Kids riding scooters are not bad people.
You’re right, kids riding scooters aren’t bad. Adults riding scooters are the bad ones.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: trashparty on April 03, 2020, 01:26:11 AM
Lazer flips CAN be cool. there i said it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: EdLawndale on April 03, 2020, 01:50:04 AM
If you wear New Balance shoes for anything other than jogging, fuck you

People should not use cocaine for extended periods, if at all. If weed does not get you high enough, you have a real problem and need to seek help please

eS is producing the hottest gear out there rn

Idgaf about skating on statues for Veteran memorials. I will do it in a heartbeat, no questions asked.

Numb3rs has a dope team but a not-so-dope logo and image

Idgaf about Primitive's latest animation collabo

Diamond has lost its way as a brand

Vans has never recaptured a shoe as amazing as the Rowley XLT lite and their shoe quality has dininished overall

Crailtap will persevere and regain their brand's rightful spot at the top.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: eranka on April 03, 2020, 02:04:33 AM
Primitive apparel is higher quality than quasi apparel
dont know about quasi and i never had any primitive apparel but primitive makes good shit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NE SEctor on April 03, 2020, 07:00:07 AM
I love nora shes soo quirky and random !!!!!
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Post by: CallMeDillo on April 03, 2020, 07:06:19 AM
Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be
Thank you!!!!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 03, 2020, 07:12:00 AM
Mindfield:

I like berra part more than dill
Mikey part was dope
Arto had the best part.
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 03, 2020, 07:33:10 AM
Mindfield:

I like berra part more than dill
Mikey part was dope
Arto had the best part.

thats the one where dill is dressed like a bull fighter?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultra Karen on April 03, 2020, 08:03:28 AM
Heath kooked himself when he had to be saved by the Mexican coast guard .
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on April 03, 2020, 09:02:55 AM
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Pharrell being a poser did more good for skateboarding than people will ever give him credit for.

Also Dill's Mindfield part is the best 'blowing it' part ever. If he could've replaced that really gross DIY bank line with another tech manual it would've been his 3rd best part.
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What did Pharell do?
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Two things simultaneously:

On one end Pharrell's appropriation of skate culture made it more acceptable for hood kids to get into skateboarding without being fucked with as much. Skating does get noticeably blacker this side of 2005. Also some of the sketch American spots we start seeing in the late 00s is definitely a result of people recognizing skateboarding a bit more and not vibing them out.

On the flip side the skate community felt some kinda way with all the violations Pharrell was doing and doubled down on the many unwritten rules. While it may come off as less inclusive I think the kids that came in because of an interest in Bape or Ice Cream were taught to have way more reverence of skating than the boon of kids who came and went because of THPS.
I think Kareem and then Stevie put on for hood kids in skateboarding far before Pharrell did.  I understand what you mean though.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on April 03, 2020, 11:33:33 AM
this insane new york girl is skating pretty bad but she puts more effort in it and is more determined to it than i am in most of my sessions nowadays.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on April 03, 2020, 11:56:37 AM
building ramps with tight tranny is wack, gets used by 2% of skaters and is a waste of space
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Post by: johnes on April 03, 2020, 02:31:25 PM
Skate shops shouldn’t still be open right now, this far into what we know about c19
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Pegasus on April 03, 2020, 10:31:16 PM
I only drink sam adams.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NBD4ABD on April 03, 2020, 10:39:38 PM
Zach Allen isn’t as bad as this site makes him out to be
Who? And if slap does not like him then he is just not that good.. And deserves all the hate he gets. Shalom.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 03, 2020, 11:58:40 PM
building ramps with tight tranny is wack, gets used by 2% of skaters and is a waste of space

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Pappy Jones on April 04, 2020, 01:34:54 AM
The only thing worse than a lame Instagram post is a bunch of people sharing and discussing them in a 97 page slap thread titled “lame Instagram posts by pros”.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on April 04, 2020, 07:12:19 AM
I happen to like watching Aurelien Giraud’s stinky French wiener rattling around in his track pants.
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Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on April 04, 2020, 07:50:55 AM
I can't wait until the current web/social media model is destabilized and we get less skate content for a while.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Secomprancolchones on April 04, 2020, 08:27:58 AM
Alex Olson is a cornball andis the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.
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Post by: Uncle Flea on April 04, 2020, 09:17:45 AM
Core skate shoes suck
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Post by: moonordie on April 04, 2020, 10:31:39 AM
Core skate shoes suck
I wonder which are the core companies you're talking about
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fakie nollie on April 04, 2020, 10:44:57 AM
5 new threads a day is a really, really good thing for this message board. See what I did there?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on April 04, 2020, 10:48:48 AM
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Kids riding scooters are not bad people.
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You’re right, kids riding scooters aren’t bad. Adults riding scooters are the bad ones.
What kind of scooter does your kid ride?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lowcalcium on April 04, 2020, 11:05:41 AM
Iv'e had two really good skate shoes in my lifetime:

eS' Accel OG's (the brown junks)

and

Vans Era



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 04, 2020, 11:24:43 AM
Joey Badass is a lot better than Kendrick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NBD4ABD on April 04, 2020, 12:24:44 PM
I can't wait until the current web/social media model is destabilized and we get less skate content for a while.
After the recession hits everything will die down.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: waltercronkite on April 04, 2020, 12:35:35 PM
Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: somedudefromnj on April 04, 2020, 01:05:02 PM
SOVRN's squad makes me like SOVRN

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 04, 2020, 01:29:44 PM
Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

The longer you've known the chick the lamer it is. I'd be so annoyed if my wife hopped in the shower with me to fuck lol.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 04, 2020, 01:40:38 PM
Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

you like you'd be sound fun at after parties. Try adding some molly or try a different partner.

Shower sex is imperative to healthy relationships I feel
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 04, 2020, 03:43:11 PM
Craft beer, and all beer for that matter, tastes like shit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Front Blunt on April 04, 2020, 03:52:31 PM
Andrew Allen doesnt get me as hyped as i think he should
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bony cawk on April 04, 2020, 03:55:42 PM
Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Try bringing a chair into the shower.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dr-Feelgood on April 04, 2020, 04:25:43 PM
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Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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you like you'd be sound fun at after parties. Try adding some molly or try a different partner.

Shower sex is imperative to healthy relationships I feel

you edited this and still dont make any sense you jackass.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on April 04, 2020, 04:47:02 PM
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Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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Try bringing a chair into the shower.

Or have multiple shower heads
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on April 04, 2020, 04:54:50 PM
Sinner tHEatRIx has aged like fine wine

It’s a guilty pressure and if you reduced the slow mo by half, I may not feel as guilty because it’s good.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 04, 2020, 06:42:27 PM
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Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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you like you'd be sound fun at after parties. Try adding some molly or try a different partner.

Shower sex is imperative to healthy relationships I feel
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you edited this and still dont make any sense you jackass.

its all your fault Dr
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LongStoryShort on April 04, 2020, 07:22:40 PM
I can't wear FA because having a swear word on my shirt makes be feel like I'm a teenager trying to rebel.

People shouldn't be skating right now, they should be at home minimising risk of injury that could clog up emergency rooms.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: somedudefromnj on April 04, 2020, 07:31:38 PM
I can't wear FA because having a swear word on my shirt makes be feel like I'm a teenager trying to rebel.

People shouldn't be skating right now, they should be at home minimising risk of injury that could clog up emergency rooms.

i want the HUF FuckIt Canteen but this is holding me back
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: no name cargos plug on April 04, 2020, 08:31:55 PM
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Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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you like you'd be sound fun at after parties. Try adding some molly or try a different partner.

Shower sex is imperative to healthy relationships I feel
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you edited this and still dont make any sense you jackass.
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its all your fault Dr
Water dries up the action (I know very counterintuitive).. unless you’re banging beside the jet it’s not happening.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 04, 2020, 08:52:12 PM
there will be a resurgence of big pants small wheels.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 04, 2020, 09:03:31 PM
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Shower sex isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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you like you'd be sound fun at after parties. Try adding some molly or try a different partner.

Shower sex is imperative to healthy relationships I feel
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you edited this and still dont make any sense you jackass.
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its all your fault Dr
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Water dries up the action (I know very counterintuitive).. unless you’re banging beside the jet it’s not happening.

you're tripping if you think soap and water isn't happening before casual sex.

I'm inspecting that ass and I'm in no rush at all.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 05, 2020, 02:46:59 AM
i went down on my wife in the shower and nearly drowned. it was sick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Digital Rasta on April 06, 2020, 07:42:37 AM
Tupac and Biggie were both totally overrated. Both were corny and fake and neither deserved the reverence and praise in the hiphop community that they have garnered. Biggie was a fat disgusting slob who pretended to be  a crack dealer and rapped about raping little girls. Tupac's 'I'm a wild ass thug but I'm also sensitive and caring and conscious, keep ya head up bitch' schtick made me sick. Dude should have never made it past doing the Humpty Dance in the background for Digital Underground. Biggie Smalls' raps had to be edited to cut out him gasping for air between every bar, he was too fat to have proper breath control. Both of their music catalogs sound totally dated compared to the music that's come since then, and honestly were never that interesting or exciting when they were fresh. I remember when I first heard the beats for 'Mo Money Mo Problems' and 'Changes' I thought they were gay club anthems like 'YMCA' or 'It's Raining Men.' Who's coming out? Tupac also strained to make his voice sound deeper on wax and it gives his voice an annoying breathy quality. Fuck both of these idiots and their endless radio play and widespread mainstream cult followings
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Pete on April 06, 2020, 10:22:47 AM
Tupac and Biggie were both totally overrated. Both were corny and fake and neither deserved the reverence and praise in the hiphop community that they have garnered. Biggie was a fat disgusting slob who pretended to be  a crack dealer and rapped about raping little girls. Tupac's 'I'm a wild ass thug but I'm also sensitive and caring and conscious, keep ya head up bitch' schtick made me sick. Dude should have never made it past doing the Humpty Dance in the background for Digital Underground. Biggie Smalls' raps had to be edited to cut out him gasping for air between every bar, he was too fat to have proper breath control. Both of their music catalogs sound totally dated compared to the music that's come since then, and honestly were never that interesting or exciting when they were fresh. I remember when I first heard the beats for 'Mo Money Mo Problems' and 'Changes' I thought they were gay club anthems like 'YMCA' or 'It's Raining Men.' Who's coming out? Tupac also strained to make his voice sound deeper on wax and it gives his voice an annoying breathy quality. Fuck both of these idiots and their endless radio play and widespread mainstream cult followings
hahah what bro

free max b
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fredgallSOTY on April 06, 2020, 10:26:12 AM
Tupac and Biggie were both totally overrated. Both were corny and fake and neither deserved the reverence and praise in the hiphop community that they have garnered. Biggie was a fat disgusting slob who pretended to be  a crack dealer and rapped about raping little girls. Tupac's 'I'm a wild ass thug but I'm also sensitive and caring and conscious, keep ya head up bitch' schtick made me sick. Dude should have never made it past doing the Humpty Dance in the background for Digital Underground. Biggie Smalls' raps had to be edited to cut out him gasping for air between every bar, he was too fat to have proper breath control. Both of their music catalogs sound totally dated compared to the music that's come since then, and honestly were never that interesting or exciting when they were fresh. I remember when I first heard the beats for 'Mo Money Mo Problems' and 'Changes' I thought they were gay club anthems like 'YMCA' or 'It's Raining Men.' Who's coming out? Tupac also strained to make his voice sound deeper on wax and it gives his voice an annoying breathy quality. Fuck both of these idiots and their endless radio play and widespread mainstream cult followings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6oTIjvw_-8
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 07, 2020, 06:49:12 AM
Watching loveletters and I think pads need to come back... padless transition skating is like middle school football it's not worth it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: captaindoody on April 07, 2020, 07:23:07 AM
Dylan Rieder is overrated
And so is John Cardiel
Fight me
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 07, 2020, 08:24:14 AM
Dylan Rieder is overrated
And so is John Cardiel
Fight me

I disagree. but i will say that he had some wack fits that look absolutely crazy on normal people.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 07, 2020, 11:50:41 AM
Tupac and Biggie were both totally overrated. Both were corny and fake and neither deserved the reverence and praise in the hiphop community that they have garnered. Biggie was a fat disgusting slob who pretended to be  a crack dealer and rapped about raping little girls. Tupac's 'I'm a wild ass thug but I'm also sensitive and caring and conscious, keep ya head up bitch' schtick made me sick. Dude should have never made it past doing the Humpty Dance in the background for Digital Underground. Biggie Smalls' raps had to be edited to cut out him gasping for air between every bar, he was too fat to have proper breath control. Both of their music catalogs sound totally dated compared to the music that's come since then, and honestly were never that interesting or exciting when they were fresh. I remember when I first heard the beats for 'Mo Money Mo Problems' and 'Changes' I thought they were gay club anthems like 'YMCA' or 'It's Raining Men.' Who's coming out? Tupac also strained to make his voice sound deeper on wax and it gives his voice an annoying breathy quality. Fuck both of these idiots and their endless radio play and widespread mainstream cult followings

Since we're talking about rap, I still think its ridiculous how hard New York dudes were hating on the South from 1997-2004 for not being lyricist but would turn around and bump DMX and Drag-on.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: moonordie on April 11, 2020, 12:06:28 PM
I think that Grosso's son has nothing to do posting stuff on his old man IG. Couldn't care less about him.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Digital Rasta on April 11, 2020, 12:08:59 PM
I think that Grosso's son has nothing to do posting stuff done his old man IG. Couldn't care less about him.
Too soon. Focus, it will all be okay. Also learn English
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SatanicPanic on April 11, 2020, 12:11:57 PM
I’ve been unfollowing any pros getting clips at skateparks right now. Fuck you guys go home
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Digital Rasta on April 11, 2020, 12:41:41 PM
I think Shaqueefa should morph into a board company with Shalon Dozier as their marquee rider
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on April 11, 2020, 01:11:49 PM
I use Chrome incognito mode to watch megaramp...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 11, 2020, 02:05:09 PM
No disrespect to her as a person, but Active Erica wasn’t that hot
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Benchpress on April 11, 2020, 03:28:41 PM
Dylan Rieder is overrated
And so is John Cardiel
Fight me

Good skater but holy fuck I've never seen such a gimp personality. Agreed.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: legion on April 11, 2020, 03:32:08 PM
I haven't really skated in years, maybe decades, but coming on slap daily keeps me from being a poser.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on April 11, 2020, 03:43:07 PM
The US version of Clash’s debut album is better than the UK version.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on April 11, 2020, 03:53:49 PM
I love Andrew Reynolds skateboarding but he’s made some very questionable decisions regarding the hiring/firing of the skaters on Baker.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultra Karen on April 11, 2020, 04:00:37 PM
I haven't really skated in years, maybe decades, but coming on slap daily keeps me from being a poser.
Nah. Your a poser. And a bitch.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: legion on April 11, 2020, 05:11:22 PM
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I haven't really skated in years, maybe decades, but coming on slap daily keeps me from being a poser.
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Nah. Your a poser. And a bitch.
You really like calling ppl bitch. It's got a really sad 90's suburban whiteboy vibe. Ooh, you doin Jesse from Breaking Bad? Tight, tight.


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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dpelevator on April 11, 2020, 07:16:38 PM
Koston has earned the right for everyone to pretend he’s funny.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 11, 2020, 07:51:12 PM
the virus is a good thing
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on April 11, 2020, 08:22:28 PM
I’ve been unfollowing any pros getting clips at skateparks right now. Fuck you guys go home
You sure showed them.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on April 11, 2020, 11:42:26 PM
Dunks are only good if you intend to flip em for $$. Those things are ugly.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SatanicPanic on April 11, 2020, 11:59:20 PM
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You sure showed them.
I’m not claiming I did
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 12, 2020, 12:27:28 AM
The US version of Clash’s debut album is better than the UK version.

I concur
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkateChimney on April 12, 2020, 12:55:19 AM
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You sure showed them.
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I’m not claiming I did

yeah you are
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 12, 2020, 01:01:53 AM
I would be stoked to see a pro at my local park but no one is coming to shitty ass redneck town and that's okay too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 12, 2020, 05:11:35 AM
I love Andrew Reynolds skateboarding but he’s made some very questionable decisions regarding the hiring/firing of the skaters on Baker.

this is more suited to the 'facts most peopel agree on' thread
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 12, 2020, 05:35:07 AM
Shake Shack > In-N-Out
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on April 12, 2020, 10:05:33 AM
Shake Shack > In-N-Out


Shake Shack costs twice as much as In-N-Out. They are distinctly different tastes,although most of the time I’d prefer INO (which I can’t buy here).
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coffee on April 12, 2020, 12:48:29 PM
I’ve always been a huge Crail fan but never really gave a fuck about Mike Carroll. His style is good but he seemed like a kook even in the Plan B days and I always preferred Rick Howard.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on April 12, 2020, 04:24:54 PM
Andrew Brophy’s part in Cliché “cle” is really good. Great style and pop and some really nice smooth grinds and slides. One of the best ollies in skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 12, 2020, 08:04:13 PM
The janoski slip on is very ugly and nearly ruined a lot of recent footy
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ColinYourAssOut on April 12, 2020, 10:29:20 PM
I’ve always been a huge Crail fan but never really gave a fuck about Mike Carroll. His style is good but he seemed like a kook even in the Plan B days and I always preferred Rick Howard.

I think we share a similar unpopular opinion. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: white guy in a durag on April 12, 2020, 10:50:09 PM
I don't get why switch skating is put on a pedestal. Yeah, it's harder, but it doesn't look better.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 13, 2020, 12:56:55 AM
Loose trucks are overrated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 13, 2020, 01:14:53 AM
I don't get why switch skating is put on a pedestal. Yeah, it's harder, but it doesn't look better.

you answered your own question
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on April 13, 2020, 01:53:05 AM
Loose trucks are overrated

There’s a point where you go from that’s reasonable, that’s how you ride to being a complete gimmick. If you have to show or bring it up, you’re doing too much.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 13, 2020, 02:08:43 AM
kooks are more respectable than "true skateboarders" at this point
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 13, 2020, 02:10:37 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doy_vHTtctA

this is all that matters in my opinion fuck trick selection fuck fashion fuck your little group of skaterats with divorced parents
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on April 13, 2020, 10:03:41 AM
i don't think this is an unpopular opinion at all but shake junt griptape absolutely ruins otherwise good footage
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: slippy on April 13, 2020, 10:32:52 AM
I don't enjoy Tiago footage :(
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ok on April 13, 2020, 10:39:00 AM
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Loose trucks are overrated
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There’s a point where you go from that’s reasonable, that’s how you ride to being a complete gimmick. If you have to show or bring it up, you’re doing too much.

This is just true.


Slippy: tell us more (why), please?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skate_or_dingus on April 13, 2020, 11:46:30 AM
I don't enjoy a good majority of Brazillian skaters' footage :(
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: somedudefromnj on April 13, 2020, 02:33:29 PM
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Loose trucks are overrated
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There’s a point where you go from that’s reasonable, that’s how you ride to being a complete gimmick. If you have to show or bring it up, you’re doing too much.
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This is just true.


Slippy: tell us more (why), please?

who doesn't like to turn though?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on April 13, 2020, 02:58:10 PM
When it comes down to it skating and footage wise. I prefer Koston's career to Reynolds.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on April 13, 2020, 03:35:14 PM
i don't think this is an unpopular opinion at all but shake junt griptape absolutely ruins otherwise good footage


That’s an indisputable fact.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 13, 2020, 04:06:01 PM
When it comes down to it skating and footage wise. I prefer Koston's career to Reynolds.

Koston is breadth and Reynolds is depth. Very few people are better at the tricks Reynolds does, and very few has a bag of tricks as deep as Koston's.  So theres a short list of Reynolds parts that you can are his best, wheras everyone is probably all over the place when they talk about their favorite Koston part.

I prefer Reynolds, but I do like some old man slappies Koston when he's not talking.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on April 13, 2020, 05:37:46 PM
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i don't think this is an unpopular opinion at all but shake junt griptape absolutely ruins otherwise good footage
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That’s an indisputable fact.

thank you!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: total savings on April 14, 2020, 03:04:08 PM
can't stand Macba footage
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FerranRD on April 14, 2020, 03:35:00 PM
I don't like Jazz in skate videos
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on April 14, 2020, 05:35:32 PM
Tincan Folklore wasn’t very good
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 14, 2020, 06:49:55 PM
I don't like Jazz in skate videos

Tincan Folklore wasn’t very good

RIP stereo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 14, 2020, 09:26:29 PM
Hockey is a decent company.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on April 14, 2020, 10:54:34 PM
Tj Rogers is one of the most underrated skaters
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FerranRD on April 15, 2020, 06:39:52 AM
98% of skate girls have the same style
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Luddite on April 15, 2020, 07:23:40 AM
I’ve never cared about Ronnie Creager. Too many tailslide variations on perfect SoCal ledges
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on April 15, 2020, 07:43:30 AM
98% of skate girls have the same style
I would also put Alexis Sablime in that category.
She does the super deep squat which imo the thing that makes a lot of women have similar skate styles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on April 15, 2020, 07:59:39 AM
SLAP likes AA because he gives fat older guys hope
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on April 15, 2020, 09:36:42 AM
I’ve never cared about Ronnie Creager. Too many tailslide variations on perfect SoCal ledges

fair, but i think you gotta go back further to get a real appreciation for the guy, he did a switch 360 nosemanual in like 93 if not earlier, he was basically cruising for all of menikmati too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on April 15, 2020, 09:36:57 AM
SLAP likes AA because he gives fat older guys hope

well yeah
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Fernandito on April 15, 2020, 10:09:33 AM
I think it's kind of lame to gas up grown women who have poor style and three tricks just because they're attractive or being held to super low standards
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on April 15, 2020, 10:15:55 AM
Just because it's filmed with a VX doesn't mean it looks good
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: drewsmahgoos on April 15, 2020, 10:37:57 AM
I think it's kind of lame to gas up grown women who have poor style and three tricks just because they're attractive or being held to super low standards

Beatrice is queen of this category.

Fuck whoever said Sablone sucks in this thread though. She rips.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on April 15, 2020, 01:47:27 PM
Just because it's filmed with a VX doesn't mean it looks good

Seeing shitty VX footage hurts because a more skilled or one of my favorite filmers wouldn't have wasted those tapes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dong Hanglo on April 15, 2020, 07:24:41 PM
Fallen Footwear comeback is going to kick ass!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on April 15, 2020, 08:15:41 PM
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Just because it's filmed with a VX doesn't mean it looks good
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Seeing shitty VX footage hurts because a more skilled or one of my favorite filmers wouldn't have wasted those tapes


I think a lot of people film VX for the novelty. They think it's a "cool" camera but they don't bother to learn any of the settings to make it presentable. It also makes me sad because good VX footy is probably my favorite skateboarding format.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 16, 2020, 12:38:12 AM
The End was a good video
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tacos Liz on April 16, 2020, 12:42:34 AM
Street air walk is a cool move.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: igrindtwinkies on April 16, 2020, 03:01:48 AM
I think switch mongo pushing looks really good sometimes.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 16, 2020, 03:47:33 AM
SLAP likes AA because he gives fat older guys hope
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kastel TM on April 16, 2020, 04:48:02 AM
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SLAP likes AA because he gives fat older guys hope
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: slappies on April 16, 2020, 05:05:38 AM
I truly don't understand the resurgence of big baggy denim shorts. If you aren't Tiago (or maybe Ishod) it comes across as some sort of ironic-but-maybe-not-ironic move and it's just lost on me. I never thought disliking flowing jorts would be an unpopular opinion, but based on a number of recent videos it apparently is.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on April 16, 2020, 05:58:36 AM
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SLAP likes AA because he gives fat older guys hope
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How dare you criticize the Adonis and his immaculate physique?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on April 16, 2020, 09:50:27 AM
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I don't get why switch skating is put on a pedestal. Yeah, it's harder, but it doesn't look better.
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you answered your own question

Out of curiosity, what do you think of guys who base so much of their skating on how good they are at doing things switch (PRod comes to mind for this)? It's impossible to quantify how hard switch is compared to regular (since it's different for everyone), so the added difficulty is subjective.

There's definitely a place for it, and I disagree that people's switch styles don't look better, but it kind of takes away if it's overdone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on April 16, 2020, 12:46:00 PM
I enjoy watching Sean Pablo skate. He can still fuck of with those corny spiderweb converse though.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on April 16, 2020, 12:56:48 PM
Since people are talking about switch skating...


If you can do difficult tricks switch, you should be able to push switch. It is literally the most basic function of a skateboard.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Double Thick Filbert on April 16, 2020, 01:18:44 PM
Since people are talking about switch skating...


If you can do difficult tricks switch, you should be able to push switch. It is literally the most basic function of a skateboard.

Yeah and that has been the popular opinion for at least 20 years. So nice try
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on April 16, 2020, 01:19:20 PM
Apparently not because it is still relevant.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on April 16, 2020, 01:29:28 PM
No comply variations are still cool
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on April 16, 2020, 01:39:30 PM
GX1000 are a bunch of malnourished, spoiled transplants who could only ever fight old men, in a group no less.

Great videos tho. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NauseousPimp1983 on April 16, 2020, 01:49:52 PM
I still get Danny Brady, Dane Brady, and Dane Barker confused in my head
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: PENILE_JUDGEMENT on April 16, 2020, 01:58:10 PM
Since people are talking about switch skating...


If you can do difficult tricks switch, you should be able to push switch. It is literally the most basic function of a skateboard.

Fuck it, I swing both ways depending on how fast I want to go and my balance in the moment, I don't stop myself from pushing switch Mongo because of what other people think
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on April 16, 2020, 02:49:40 PM
I still get Danny Brady, Dane Brady, and Dane Barker confused in my head
Dane Burman is bummed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Chavo on April 16, 2020, 06:24:30 PM
I'm thinking about dropping $130 on a Street Plant Naturals deck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 16, 2020, 06:56:27 PM
Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Christmas Complete on April 16, 2020, 08:05:06 PM
Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.

Is this unpopular? It's the second best flip trick after kickflip, right?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 16, 2020, 08:25:57 PM
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Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
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Is this unpopular? It's the second best flip trick after kickflip, right?
I don't see them often, I'd say 360 flips are second best to the masses.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 16, 2020, 08:40:38 PM
I don't get why switch skating is put on a pedestal. Yeah, it's harder, but it doesn't look better.

You ever seen J-Lay's sw tre's?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on April 16, 2020, 08:49:10 PM
Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
When did this become an unpopular opinion? Now, if you said Fakie Heels you'd have an unpopular opinion.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 16, 2020, 08:49:45 PM
Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 16, 2020, 09:52:10 PM
Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...
Been a big fan of his for awhile. I even bought his board.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 16, 2020, 09:53:41 PM
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Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
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When did this become an unpopular opinion? Now, if you said Fakie Heels you'd have an unpopular opinion.
I just don't see them often that's all.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jesus horse on April 16, 2020, 10:15:25 PM
Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...
You're nervous you will never get to that pedestal, huh?  Winecrab?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on April 16, 2020, 10:26:51 PM
Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...

You said it yourself that this is a fact and not an opinion.  And you are objectively wrong.  Focus your account. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cucktard on April 16, 2020, 10:58:17 PM
Andy Anderson boards keep selling out, but from what I see on insta, it’s the consumers are about 20% under 12, and 80% over 40 years old.

And I fall into the latter category
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cucktard on April 16, 2020, 10:59:43 PM
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I think it's kind of lame to gas up grown women who have poor style and three tricks just because they're attractive or being held to super low standards
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Beatrice is queen of this category.

She has beautiful style tho.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: duster1 on April 17, 2020, 12:36:10 AM
French fries are better with mustard
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gaunting on April 17, 2020, 12:44:58 AM
gas station roller tacos are amazing

this is a fact my guy.😂
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Merman on April 17, 2020, 01:30:30 AM
The End was a good video

That tends to happen when you have Kirchart and Reynolds in your video.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on April 17, 2020, 01:57:04 AM
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Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
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When did this become an unpopular opinion? Now, if you said Fakie Heels you'd have an unpopular opinion.

What's the diff? Looks wise.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 17, 2020, 03:29:45 AM
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Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
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When did this become an unpopular opinion? Now, if you said Fakie Heels you'd have an unpopular opinion.
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What's the diff? Looks wise.

you just know
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on April 17, 2020, 04:49:12 AM
Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...

Do you find that that most people you meet hate you? Just wondering
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 17, 2020, 06:09:17 AM
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Also, I hate the fact that when someone dies everyone acts like they're the best dude ever all of a sudden and they get put on a pedestal.  The latest example is Grosso. Yes, it's sad that he died but who actually gave a fuck about him or his skating? You got your jager...
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Do you find that that most people you meet hate you? Just wondering

Haha just the opposite. I'm extremely honest and blunt so people either love me or hate me (those people are pussies that aren't used to people calling then out).

Jesus Horse: I couldn't give a fuck about what people say or think of me when I'm dead. I hope they throw my body in the trash when I die.

Circaskater420: I'm not objectively wrong. It's a fact that people are afraid to say anything negative about a person after they die because it's taboo and they're scared about what people will think of them.  Focus? You're a fucking wimp.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 17, 2020, 07:15:16 AM
The janoski slip on is very ugly and nearly ruined a lot of recent footy

I agree but...

flat black paint fixes that. A painted jan slip looks fire
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: drewsmahgoos on April 17, 2020, 07:32:06 AM
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I think it's kind of lame to gas up grown women who have poor style and three tricks just because they're attractive or being held to super low standards
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Beatrice is queen of this category.
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She has beautiful style tho.

When?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on April 17, 2020, 07:35:40 AM
Shane is the only person who I don’t feel like them wearing janowskies kind of ruins the clips.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DaCeLeRyMaN on April 17, 2020, 08:11:32 AM
P-stone brew series is still better than any Strobeck/Supreme video.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 17, 2020, 08:58:03 AM
French fries are better with mustard

Depends on both the fries and the mustard, but yes, you have a point, unpopular though it may be
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Peepeeboy69 on April 17, 2020, 10:05:27 AM
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French fries are better with mustard
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Depends on both the fries and the mustard, but yes, you have a point, unpopular though it may be

mayo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on April 17, 2020, 11:23:03 AM
Pretty Sweet is not as awful as people make it out to be. MJ's, CK's, and the AO/BA/Carrol section are very enjoyable to me and the video itself is actually filmed really well. It just suffered greatly from Ty's spastic jump-cut editing style and a LOT of unnecessary filler. Overproduction is another thing, but if the head of your production company is Spike fucking Jonze then it's going to get a more distinguishable production treatment than your average full-length video.

I'll also admit there are some extremely questionable music choices throughout and some people's parts were not good (ex. MikeMo). Other than that, watching Pretty Sweet in 2020 and comparing it to our current long-lens, zoom-in Strobeck era makes the current filming style of today look trite & tacky in comparison. The problem with Pretty Sweet is that it's awful aspects completely overshadow the good, but there are more redeemable qualities in it than people give it credit for. Overall, the video is more average/good than the worst skate video that has ever come out like some people overly exaggerate it to be.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Witcheshit on April 17, 2020, 12:28:52 PM
P-stone brew series is still better than any Strobeck/Supreme video.

His "bru-ray" shorts on the thrasher site are also great.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on April 17, 2020, 01:12:05 PM
I wouldn't care if Andy Roy passed on
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Rat on April 17, 2020, 01:22:18 PM
Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.

The only form of this trick I dislike is when it's done to a bs noseslide.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: no name cargos plug on April 17, 2020, 02:05:35 PM
I miss the big cat.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 17, 2020, 04:28:59 PM
I don't really like GX1000 anymore. Feels more like a company now rather than a group of really good skaters. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on April 17, 2020, 06:07:09 PM
if anyone gets their panties in a bunch about the use of the term 'varial flip' for a street trick..

..you could just call it a '180 flip'
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 18, 2020, 12:06:09 AM
Pretty Sweet is not as awful as people make it out to be. MJ's, CK's, and the AO/BA/Carrol section are very enjoyable to me and the video itself is actually filmed really well. It just suffered greatly from Ty's spastic jump-cut editing style and a LOT of unnecessary filler. Overproduction is another thing, but if the head of your production company is Spike fucking Jonze then it's going to get a more distinguishable production treatment than your average full-length video.

I'll also admit there are some extremely questionable music choices throughout and some people's parts were not good (ex. MikeMo). Other than that, watching Pretty Sweet in 2020 and comparing it to our current long-lens, zoom-in Strobeck era makes the current filming style of today look trite & tacky in comparison. The problem with Pretty Sweet is that it's awful aspects completely overshadow the good, but there are more redeemable qualities in it than people give it credit for. Overall, the video is more average/good than the worst skate video that has ever come out like some people overly exaggerate it to be.

current filming style of today look trite & tacky in comparison - do we really need a comparison to conclude that fat Bill filming is fuckin terrible?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 18, 2020, 01:35:08 AM
Jamie Foy is the best skater alive
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coffee on April 18, 2020, 06:12:12 AM
Pretty Sweet is not as awful as people make it out to be. MJ's, CK's, and the AO/BA/Carrol section are very enjoyable to me and the video itself is actually filmed really well. It just suffered greatly from Ty's spastic jump-cut editing style and a LOT of unnecessary filler. Overproduction is another thing, but if the head of your production company is Spike fucking Jonze then it's going to get a more distinguishable production treatment than your average full-length video.

I'll also admit there are some extremely questionable music choices throughout and some people's parts were not good (ex. MikeMo). Other than that, watching Pretty Sweet in 2020 and comparing it to our current long-lens, zoom-in Strobeck era makes the current filming style of today look trite & tacky in comparison. The problem with Pretty Sweet is that it's awful aspects completely overshadow the good, but there are more redeemable qualities in it than people give it credit for. Overall, the video is more average/good than the worst skate video that has ever come out like some people overly exaggerate it to be.

I was just getting back into skating when this came out so I missed all the hype around it. I was just stoked for a new girl and chocolate video. I had never heard of any of the guys added after fully flared. CK’s part got me stoked AF. Dude had my favorite part in the video. MJ has a solid part. If you put it on mute I like Malto’s part. KA’s opening line with the nose manual, powerslides, then back 360 is one of the most beautiful lines I’ve ever seen. With all that said it has some all time bad music and is extremely over produced. I haven’t watched anything Ty has made since and I won’t watch anything he films ever again.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 18, 2020, 06:20:37 AM
Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: MC Solaar on April 18, 2020, 06:55:26 AM
Australian skaters are better than American skaters.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Fernandito on April 18, 2020, 08:50:52 AM
I’m not a fan of cropped wide dickies
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on April 18, 2020, 08:54:09 AM
Australian skaters are better than American skaters.

Ugh, what about Brophy?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on April 18, 2020, 01:45:45 PM
Lizard King is sick
his part in this is ill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olDxibvWjRo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 18, 2020, 02:16:59 PM
Australian skaters are better than American skaters.

I think you're trying to justify Kiwi Theft mate.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on April 18, 2020, 04:12:18 PM
Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.

It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: legion on April 18, 2020, 04:27:44 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
Liquid Swords
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on April 18, 2020, 05:17:51 PM
After the security guard incident I hate GX1000. Jesse should be in jail right now and Brian Delatorre is a cunt.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 18, 2020, 05:44:39 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it

Cuban Linx is overrated. Iron Man has good tracks in entire album. And no shit skits like 36 Chambers.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Christmas Complete on April 18, 2020, 05:51:27 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it

Linx is the best Wu album bar none. Linx, Liquid Swords, 36 Chambers, then it's just fighting for scraps
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 18, 2020, 08:35:23 PM
The punisher is the best show on Netflix.
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Post by: Coffee on April 18, 2020, 09:08:24 PM
The punisher is the best show on Netflix.

Punisher is solid but Daredevil was better imo.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on April 18, 2020, 09:15:01 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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Linx is the best Wu album bar none. Linx, Liquid Swords, 36 Chambers, then it's just fighting for scraps

Okay realistically I could listen to any of these and consider them the best depending on my mood. Ghostface def has the best overall solo output with Supreme Clientele and Fishscale on top of Iron Man. Cuban Linx 2 is also sick. Never got into Ispectah Deck or Meth's solo shit though. Brooklyn Zoo is iconic, but you know, obviously in it's own class.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 18, 2020, 10:02:01 PM
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The punisher is the best show on Netflix.
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Punisher is solid but Daredevil was better imo.

That's what a friend was saying yesterday. I only got 4 episodes in and stopped watching. I'm gonna start watching it tomorrow.  Do you know which episode the punisher makes an appearance?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 18, 2020, 10:05:20 PM
Also, the John Wick movies are the best fucking action movies.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on April 18, 2020, 10:52:22 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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Linx is the best Wu album bar none. Linx, Liquid Swords, 36 Chambers, then it's just fighting for scraps
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Okay realistically I could listen to any of these and consider them the best depending on my mood. Ghostface def has the best overall solo output with Supreme Clientele and Fishscale on top of Iron Man. Cuban Linx 2 is also sick. Never got into Ispectah Deck or Meth's solo shit though. Brooklyn Zoo is iconic, but you know, obviously in it's own class.
Tical deserves to be in that conversation.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on April 18, 2020, 10:56:35 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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Linx is the best Wu album bar none. Linx, Liquid Swords, 36 Chambers, then it's just fighting for scraps

Yeah, Linx is maybe the most cinematic album of them all too, and the most gritty.

1. Cuban Linx
2. 36 Chambers
3. Liquid Swords
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on April 18, 2020, 11:07:20 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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Linx is the best Wu album bar none. Linx, Liquid Swords, 36 Chambers, then it's just fighting for scraps
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Okay realistically I could listen to any of these and consider them the best depending on my mood. Ghostface def has the best overall solo output with Supreme Clientele and Fishscale on top of Iron Man. Cuban Linx 2 is also sick. Never got into Ispectah Deck or Meth's solo shit though. Brooklyn Zoo is iconic, but you know, obviously in it's own class.
I'm still pissed off to this day that RZA's basement flooded ruining all the beats for the first Deck album. Pretty much all the original solo albums are completely RZA beats.

Ghost has had the best solo output, The Pretty Toney album is sick too. But, Only Built for Cuban Links, Enter the 36 and Liquid Swords are the holy trinity of Wu Tang Albums in my eyes. But, Ironman and Supreme Clientele are in that next tier.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Commercial D on April 18, 2020, 11:20:40 PM
The best skate vid of all time is Da Deal Is Dead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbJAWQ84NkU
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 19, 2020, 03:34:37 AM
The best skate vid of all time is Da Deal Is Dead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbJAWQ84NkU

It really is great
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 19, 2020, 03:36:02 AM
Rob Dyrdek is fine, not really much of a kook, would be a lot more fun hanging out with him than lots of other people you could think of. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on April 19, 2020, 06:34:36 AM
After the security guard incident I hate GX1000. Jesse should be in jail right now and Brian Delatorre is a cunt.

What happened here ?
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Post by: JANUS on April 19, 2020, 08:32:40 AM
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After the security guard incident I hate GX1000. Jesse should be in jail right now and Brian Delatorre is a cunt.
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What happened here ?

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=102332.0 (https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=102332.0)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Commercial D on April 19, 2020, 08:34:46 AM
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After the security guard incident I hate GX1000. Jesse should be in jail right now and Brian Delatorre is a cunt.
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What happened here ?
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https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=102332.0 (https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=102332.0)

This kid claims he's being skating 20 years? He must be brain dead. I'm so out of the loop and even I understood the reference.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on April 19, 2020, 08:36:48 AM
Lol....

Being an internet obsessed, social media nerd boy....

Is very different to skating. Very different.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: smellsdead on April 19, 2020, 08:39:36 AM
i dont think any wu solo joint should be slept on

they all have bangers

ironman, tical, liquid swords, cuban lynx, and uncontrolled substance shine just a bit brighter.

can we start a wupreciation thread now?




i dont think anyone should tuck their ears into a baseball hat
shit is gooftroop
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: wurfnnjs on April 19, 2020, 08:40:39 AM
I could use a Nora day in a life, or some kind of quality content.
Pretty sure jenkem did a Nora day in the life already.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Commercial D on April 19, 2020, 08:43:32 AM
i dont think any wu solo joint should be slept on

they all have bangers

ironman, tical, liquid swords, cuban lynx, and uncontrolled substance shine just a bit brighter.

can we start a wupreciation thread now?




i dont think anyone should tuck their ears into a baseball hat
shit is gooftroop

these are unpopular opinion?

Kind of reminds me of one D.Way from his Pro Spotlight in 1991:

"I don't think people should wear Oakley Blades."
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coffee on April 19, 2020, 10:06:03 AM
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The punisher is the best show on Netflix.
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Punisher is solid but Daredevil was better imo.
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That's what a friend was saying yesterday. I only got 4 episodes in and stopped watching. I'm gonna start watching it tomorrow.  Do you know which episode the punisher makes an appearance?

Season 2 episode one. The show kind of takes off slow but it gets better as it goes on. Season 3 might be the best.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 19, 2020, 01:54:02 PM
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The punisher is the best show on Netflix.
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Punisher is solid but Daredevil was better imo.
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That's what a friend was saying yesterday. I only got 4 episodes in and stopped watching. I'm gonna start watching it tomorrow.  Do you know which episode the punisher makes an appearance?
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Season 2 episode one. The show kind of takes off slow but it gets better as it goes on. Season 3 might be the best.

Thanks for this!

I skipped the first 2 seasons and started watching season 3 today because the description talked about the punisher showing up and im fucking hooked! I had know idea you had to watch daredevil before watching the punisher because it shows the back story of how he killed every single person that had to something to do with his families death.

I'm sorry I'm just obsessed with the punisher and john wick because it shows realistic violence. I feel like a lot of people don't realize that if you shoot someone in the chest or stab them it won't do shit and they'll just keep coming at you.

Realistically, it can take hours for people to people to die even if they get shot in the head. People don't die easy. That's why John Wick triple taps people in fight scenes,  twice in the chest and once in the head.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 19, 2020, 02:04:50 PM
I like some goofball tricks, but Flamingos don’t look cool ever
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 19, 2020, 02:09:36 PM
I like some goofball tricks, but Flamingos don’t look cool ever

I thought Jerrys in the Storm was sick and still do

or whatever that video was where he shared the part with louie and skated to New Order
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 19, 2020, 02:12:09 PM
oh right Subject to Change. my brain is so fucked
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: legion on April 19, 2020, 02:25:42 PM
You're not a poser if you stopped skating for the pandemic.
You're a POSEUR!! 8)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 19, 2020, 03:17:56 PM
Mr. Robot is the best show ever.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: isaac617 on April 19, 2020, 04:53:35 PM
Fred Gall is whatever, the gonz and Dill are kooks and Penny's style is gross. Oh, and Clint Walker's Ambiguous part was sick as fuck.
This is unpopular opinions not blatantly incorrect opinions.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on April 19, 2020, 05:11:16 PM
I'm sorry I'm just obsessed with the punisher and john wick because it shows realistic violence. I feel like a lot of people don't realize that if you shoot someone in the chest or stab them it won't do shit and they'll just keep coming at you.

Realistically, it can take hours for people to people to die even if they get shot in the head. People don't die easy. That's why John Wick triple taps people in fight scenes,  twice in the chest and once in the head.

wtf is realistic about the fucking punisher and john wick one man armying fools.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tell Niggas Suck A Frank on April 20, 2020, 11:29:43 PM
Cheetah was one of the best posters on here
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JudoOrigami on April 20, 2020, 11:38:33 PM
anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on April 21, 2020, 01:41:46 AM
anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
you have -60 and i have -60 but i have less posts so im winning the kook race. Haha
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 21, 2020, 01:52:24 AM
How Soon is Now? is overrated and is in fact one of the worst Smiths songs
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 21, 2020, 03:17:56 AM
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I'm sorry I'm just obsessed with the punisher and john wick because it shows realistic violence. I feel like a lot of people don't realize that if you shoot someone in the chest or stab them it won't do shit and they'll just keep coming at you.

Realistically, it can take hours for people to people to die even if they get shot in the head. People don't die easy. That's why John Wick triple taps people in fight scenes,  twice in the chest and once in the head.
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wtf is realistic about the fucking punisher and john wick one man armying fools.


I didn't say the movie is realistic with John Wick killing 100+ dudes.
The way they kill and the close combat scenes are realistic. John Wick isn't doing the splits and Van Damming fools. He's trained in judo which is sick and I've never seen in other action movies. Plus they have like 20 years of tactical training so they know how to get in and out.

If fucking Mike V can take on 4 fools, you don't think someone with their training can take on a few more? Even a pro MMA/boxer can do it. It's not like they don't break a sweat either, they get stabbed/cut/shot and get fucked up on the regular. The way daredevil fights isn't realistic which is why I didn't watch it until the other poster mentioned it. He does fucking 6 foot high mctwists to round houses.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 21, 2020, 03:26:34 AM
anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont

Yep, people with very high reps can't be trusted. They're all slap yes men (with a few exeptions) that post Fred Gall in every poll and are afraid to post controversial opinions that go against the slap culture. I had a positive rep until I said that Pablo from GX1000 shouldn't be bombing hills without even looking and running red lights and skitching cars because he was gonna get some poor driver killed and I instantly got kooked to death.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skate_or_dingus on April 21, 2020, 04:36:19 AM
Phil Collins-era Genesis is top-notch pop music. I can't really fuck with the early Peter Gabriel stuff (though I like his solo work plenty).
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 21, 2020, 08:19:08 AM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it

return to or liquid swords are the top side by side. This are the ground breaking albums

then 36 chambers the Cuban Links the rest

This is my assessment of front to back not based on singles

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultra Karen on April 21, 2020, 09:01:11 AM
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anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
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Yep, people with very high reps can't be trusted. They're all slap yes men (with a few exeptions) that post Fred Gall in every poll and are afraid to post controversial opinions that go against the slap culture. I had a positive rep until I said that Pablo from GX1000 shouldn't be bombing hills without even looking and running red lights and skitching cars because he was gonna get some poor driver killed and I instantly got kooked to death.
Sounds like you deserved every kook you got
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on April 21, 2020, 09:06:10 AM
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anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
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Yep, people with very high reps can't be trusted. They're all slap yes men (with a few exeptions) that post Fred Gall in every poll and are afraid to post controversial opinions that go against the slap culture. I had a positive rep until I said that Pablo from GX1000 shouldn't be bombing hills without even looking and running red lights and skitching cars because he was gonna get some poor driver killed and I instantly got kooked to death.
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Sounds like you deserved every kook you got

...I’d like to speak to your manager.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on April 21, 2020, 09:18:19 AM
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anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
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Yep, people with very high reps can't be trusted. They're all slap yes men (with a few exeptions) that post Fred Gall in every poll and are afraid to post controversial opinions that go against the slap culture. I had a positive rep until I said that Pablo from GX1000 shouldn't be bombing hills without even looking and running red lights and skitching cars because he was gonna get some poor driver killed and I instantly got kooked to death.
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Sounds like you deserved every kook you got
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...I’d like to speak to your manager.

She IS the manager.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 21, 2020, 09:22:17 AM
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anyone who actually cares about message board rep points is a certified loser

and dont hit me with that ohhh but you care about people caring about something so that means you indirectly care

no motherfucker i dont
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Yep, people with very high reps can't be trusted. They're all slap yes men (with a few exeptions) that post Fred Gall in every poll and are afraid to post controversial opinions that go against the slap culture. I had a positive rep until I said that Pablo from GX1000 shouldn't be bombing hills without even looking and running red lights and skitching cars because he was gonna get some poor driver killed and I instantly got kooked to death.
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Sounds like you deserved every kook you got

Do you really disagree with the Pablo post?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ok on April 21, 2020, 09:26:47 AM
At this point I’m here for more ranking of the wu catalogue. Not sure if I agree with the assessment of some of those solo joints. I need to go back tho
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mike Oxwelling on April 21, 2020, 09:42:19 AM
At this point I’m here for more ranking of the wu catalogue. Not sure if I agree with the assessment of some of those solo joints. I need to go back tho

Top5 wu solo joints of all thyme:


1.  Supreme Clientele

2.  Supreme Clientele

3.  Supreme Clientele

4.  Supreme Clientele

5.  Supreme Clientele


Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on April 21, 2020, 09:46:28 AM
Mr. Robot is the best show ever.

Probably the Greatest opener for a show imo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cowboy_unit on April 21, 2020, 04:43:09 PM
picnic tables and school yard footy is boring af
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 21, 2020, 04:59:09 PM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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return to or liquid swords are the top side by side. This are the ground breaking albums

then 36 chambers the Cuban Links the rest

This is my assessment of front to back not based on singles

Iron man, best intro, best songs, best beats.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on April 21, 2020, 05:02:21 PM
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At this point I’m here for more ranking of the wu catalogue. Not sure if I agree with the assessment of some of those solo joints. I need to go back tho
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Top5 wu solo joints of all thyme:


1.  Supreme Clientele

2.  Supreme Clientele

3.  Supreme Clientele

4.  Supreme Clientele

5.  Supreme Clientele

The opinion that Supreme Clientele is better than Iron man is more acceptable. But Cuban Linx Better than Iron Man is a bad joke.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 22, 2020, 03:25:56 AM
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Iron Man is better than 36 chambers.
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It's not even the best solo album.. def would put Cuban Linx above it
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return to or liquid swords are the top side by side. This are the ground breaking albums

then 36 chambers the Cuban Links the rest

This is my assessment of front to back not based on singles
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Iron man, best intro, best songs, best beats.


agreed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s7_WbiR79E
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ClownOfTheDay on April 22, 2020, 08:10:20 AM
GX1000 is wack. Hill bombing is cool but risking others lives is retarted.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Out_of_Step on April 22, 2020, 10:50:53 AM
How Soon is Now? is overrated and is in fact one of the worst Smiths songs

I hate the Smiths, but the Quicksand cover of this song is incredible.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coastal Fever on April 22, 2020, 11:16:25 AM
Shin Sanbongi does some dope tricks but a 50-50 on a short flatbar followed by a flatground back 3 does not belong in a signature shoe video part.

Wes’s trick selection is a little sus at times too.  Countless no complies and switch tail impossible?  I dunno man... think that falls in the “just cause you can doesn’t mean you should” category.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: moonordie on April 22, 2020, 11:20:52 AM
I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 22, 2020, 11:21:05 AM
shin is just an andrew wilson replacement they do exactly the same tricks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on April 22, 2020, 11:35:45 AM
I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
No fooling............? Alright lets expand on this why do you hate him? Is it his overrated art? the goofy demure?  I am not making fun of you I genuinely want to hear this out....
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 22, 2020, 01:14:45 PM
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I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
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No fooling............? Alright lets expand on this why do you hate him? Is it his overrated art? the goofy demure?  I am not making fun of you I genuinely want to hear this out....

im with Moonie, although i dont think i hate the Gonz much as i hate how much every seems to worship him. but other than video days i cant thnk of anything hes done that i actually like. his aret is shite and his antics are annoying imo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Chromeandflammen on April 22, 2020, 03:47:55 PM
building ramps with tight tranny is wack, gets used by 2% of skaters and is a waste of space

Amen.
I've never gotten the "it's a diy spot so let's make everything as steep and tight as possible" attitude.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on April 22, 2020, 03:50:58 PM
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I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
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No fooling............? Alright lets expand on this why do you hate him? Is it his overrated art? the goofy demure?  I am not making fun of you I genuinely want to hear this out....
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im with Moonie, although i don't think i hate the Gonz much as i hate how much every seems to worship him. but other than video days i cant think of anything hes done that i actually like. his art is shite and his antics are annoying imo
I think his art is 5th grader level if not special needs........ I liked his Video Days part Real to Reel, Getting Kicked outta everywhere. As a personality I find him that extra person who talks too much when first meeting someone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on April 22, 2020, 03:51:22 PM
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building ramps with tight tranny is wack, gets used by 2% of skaters and is a waste of space
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Amen.
I've never gotten the "it's a diy spot so let's make everything as steep and tight as possible" attitude.


Sounds like somebody doesn't show up when people build at your local DIY spots.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 22, 2020, 04:02:57 PM
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I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
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No fooling............? Alright lets expand on this why do you hate him? Is it his overrated art? the goofy demure?  I am not making fun of you I genuinely want to hear this out....
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im with Moonie, although i dont think i hate the Gonz much as i hate how much every seems to worship him. but other than video days i cant thnk of anything hes done that i actually like. his aret is shite and his antics are annoying imo

100% agree. Dude does hippy jumps on long boards while wearing a fedora and slap starts drinking his cum by the gallon.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: theresnothinghere on April 22, 2020, 04:24:38 PM
I know it's kooky and i would never do it in public for the shame of it, but i love how elbow, knee, and helmets look on skaters. I think it stems from seeing roller skaters wear them and looking really hot or just having a boner for rodney mullen either way i think it ups my gay street cred.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 22, 2020, 08:00:37 PM
I think mark is fucking awesome.

Obviously unpopular opinion
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 22, 2020, 08:07:02 PM
I think mark is fucking awesome.

Obviously unpopular opinion

Where do you get the gallons of cum? Videodays.com? I've only seen the 2 litre bottles on the deep web.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: el chino on April 23, 2020, 01:31:38 AM
I think mark is fucking awesome.

Obviously unpopular opinion
nah, dill is fucking awesome
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 23, 2020, 05:14:47 AM
There are plenty of things to like about Steve Berra:

Fakie 540s

Dude was on 101

Foundation part, pretty much any part before the end

We've all enjoyed watching berrics stuff that he put together

What's her name, the actress

Dude must have grown up skating in no where America where skating was hated, moved to Cali and made it, the skatemerican dream

Plenty of good photos over the years

I realize I'm not mentioning some things

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirty Douggie on April 23, 2020, 06:30:58 AM
Adrian Del Campo has a horrible style, the worst hair and kits.

His pop is amazing but pumping out each trick as if it was a high ollie contest is not a good look.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ishaboi on April 23, 2020, 08:25:45 AM
Love the videos of course, but Lottie's scribble spider web art is dumb and bad. Kids even in the midwest eat that shit up and it's funny to see that whole devils head pen scribble on jeans trend blow up. Yuck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on April 23, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
Gilbert cricket does not have an appealing style to me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirty Douggie on April 23, 2020, 08:50:26 AM
Gilbert cricket does not have an appealing style to me.

Lots of squatting.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 23, 2020, 08:55:59 AM
Loved his ride the sky part but stopped giving a fuck soon after. All his footage is ruined by his vintage obese man jeans.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: tranny in the streets on April 23, 2020, 11:21:27 AM
Sebo is a really fucking good skater and I don't 100% understand the hate he gets. Although when he was at Southbank he didn't come off as the friendliest guy ever.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 23, 2020, 11:28:41 AM
I liked Vox shoes and the black and blue videos.

I think that opinion is as unpopular as it can get. ^^
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 23, 2020, 11:32:17 AM
I liked Vox shoes and the black and blue videos.

I think that opinion is as unpopular as it can get. ^^

88 footwear was better. Sonic reducer.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on April 23, 2020, 11:39:47 AM
Sebo is a really fucking good skater and I don't 100% understand the hate he gets. Although when he was at Southbank he didn't come off as the friendliest guy ever.
I believe he suffers from what some people call gross trick disorder or GTD
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on April 23, 2020, 12:12:06 PM
cigarettes are edible
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fulltechnicalskizzy on April 23, 2020, 12:14:31 PM
Now we’re talking
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on April 23, 2020, 01:51:27 PM
I liked Vox shoes and the black and blue videos.

I think that opinion is as unpopular as it can get. ^^

fuck i agree with this one too..

i got shop flowed vox for a while, those flannel Beerhunters were a sick shoe - until they fell apart
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on April 23, 2020, 01:55:47 PM
I'm glad the skateparks are getting shut down.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on April 23, 2020, 02:17:58 PM
I'm glad the skateparks are getting shut down.

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 23, 2020, 02:22:20 PM
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I think mark is fucking awesome.

Obviously unpopular opinion
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nah, dill is fucking awesome

nah that like "is that dill? Oh fucking awesome quick lets cover our eyes and hope he just goes over there
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: AllBranFlakes69 on April 23, 2020, 03:06:25 PM
if anyone gets their panties in a bunch about the use of the term 'varial flip' for a street trick..

..you could just call it a '180 flip'
Where I'm from they're called shuvit flips
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on April 23, 2020, 03:38:14 PM
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I'm glad the skateparks are getting shut down.
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on April 23, 2020, 05:57:05 PM
Skatepark kids are soft and spoiled and could use some time in the street. Plus the world could use a break from earbud skatepark Instagram edits.

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 23, 2020, 06:06:53 PM
Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on April 23, 2020, 06:13:09 PM
A lot of people are a little too obsessed with their pets. Fight me
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on April 23, 2020, 06:21:53 PM
A lot of people are a little too obsessed with their pets. Fight me

Youre right. It's the quarantine bringing it out. Im with my dog all day now and the balance of power is shifting in our relationship. I cant stop it either.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on April 23, 2020, 06:33:08 PM
Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 23, 2020, 07:42:35 PM
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Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
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If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team.

He avoided Mike Carrol and didn't answer his texts and then he had to find out that his top rider and long time friend quit his brand at a premiere. That's not what a grown man does. He should've talked to Mike and explained he couldn't wait 6 months for lakai to sell off his shoe.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: aima dighed on April 23, 2020, 09:15:49 PM
I don't care what happens. i'm ready to risk it to open the borders and economy. I believe we can survive a pandemic, but can we surive a global great depression situation?

My Gf is also trapped abroad for who knows how long, so this is maybe someone whos just lost their mind at this point.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on April 23, 2020, 09:23:52 PM
I don't care what happens. i'm ready to risk it to open the borders and economy. I believe we can survive a pandemic, but can we surive a global great depression situation?

My Gf is also trapped abroad for who knows how long, so this is maybe someone whos just lost their mind at this point.

The only mind you’ve lost is the hivemind.  People think lockdown is going to get rid of the virus.  It’s not.  Lockdown at this point in time is worse than the virus.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 23, 2020, 10:07:44 PM
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Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
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If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team.
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He avoided Mike Carrol and didn't answer his texts and then he had to find out that his top rider and long time friend quit his brand at a premiere. That's not what a grown man does. He should've talked to Mike and explained he couldn't wait 6 months for lakai to sell off his shoe.

Dayem who would do that? Jump ship without telling the brands management . That crazy stuff.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: moonordie on April 23, 2020, 10:10:45 PM
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I fucking hate Mark Gonzales
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No fooling............? Alright lets expand on this why do you hate him? Is it his overrated art? the goofy demure?  I am not making fun of you I genuinely want to hear this out....
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im with Moonie, although i dont think i hate the Gonz much as i hate how much every seems to worship him. but other than video days i cant thnk of anything hes done that i actually like. his aret is shite and his antics are annoying imo
Exactly this ^
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 23, 2020, 10:13:51 PM
I don't care what happens. i'm ready to risk it to open the borders and economy. I believe we can survive a pandemic, but can we surive a global great depression situation?

My Gf is also trapped abroad for who knows how long, so this is maybe someone whos just lost their mind at this point.

hey dood. I can drop in and check on her for you if you like. Drop off some groceries and toilet paper. Maybe throw on the movie hostel and smoke a fatty. I got this. Math plz
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on April 23, 2020, 10:25:36 PM
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Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
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If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team.
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He avoided Mike Carrol and didn't answer his texts and then he had to find out that his top rider and long time friend quit his brand at a premiere. That's not what a grown man does. He should've talked to Mike and explained he couldn't wait 6 months for lakai to sell off his shoe.

Correct me if I’m wrong. I thought what happened was MJ said he was going to quit Lakai, Carrol was like “cool, but wait for these shoes to come out first”. Adidas put him in a weird damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation with announcing him early. MJ was salty he wasn’t getting paid by Lakai at this point (or massive paycut, I forget) and was like fuck it. Some Lakai dudes (not Carrol) were at the premier and felt blindsided so he lashed out on Jenkem about it.

Personally I always feel like the employer or CEO should take the more adult route. I’d understand if this was 1995 and no one has money; but if you're a millionaire and your dudes aren’t getting paid what they used to, them leaving under most situations should be accepted. Carrol could’ve kept the shit moving but used that announcement as a way to just vent about all the shit that pissed him off about MJ over the years.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CannerSpaghetti on April 23, 2020, 10:31:34 PM
If Versace plug wasn’t an Instagram skater SLAP would be all over his dick for his style and tricks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirty Douggie on April 23, 2020, 10:32:14 PM
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Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
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If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team.
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He avoided Mike Carrol and didn't answer his texts and then he had to find out that his top rider and long time friend quit his brand at a premiere. That's not what a grown man does. He should've talked to Mike and explained he couldn't wait 6 months for lakai to sell off his shoe.
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Dayem who would do that? Jump ship without telling the brands management . That crazy stuff.

I guess Mike Carroll and the Crail have been way more than that to MJ considering his history and booze problems...
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Post by: too fakie on April 23, 2020, 10:50:35 PM
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Although he kooked it I was always on MJ's side during his beef with Carroll. You're a grown ass man running to the media to kick off and shit on your former rider's character because he didn't quit Lakai the way you wanted him to. Then turned it into a popularity contest to distract from the reality that Lakai has become a minor league sponsor.
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If I remember correctly I watched an interview with MJ saying that he didn't know how fast he was gonna be put on the team. He had a little bit of time with lakai and was testing shoes for Adidas. He was invited to a premier and was announced on the team.
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He avoided Mike Carrol and didn't answer his texts and then he had to find out that his top rider and long time friend quit his brand at a premiere. That's not what a grown man does. He should've talked to Mike and explained he couldn't wait 6 months for lakai to sell off his shoe.
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Correct me if I’m wrong. I thought what happened was MJ said he was going to quit Lakai, Carrol was like “cool, but wait for these shoes to come out first”. Adidas put him in a weird damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation with announcing him early. MJ was salty he wasn’t getting paid by Lakai at this point (or massive paycut, I forget) and was like fuck it. Some Lakai dudes (not Carrol) were at the premier and felt blindsided so he lashed out on Jenkem about it.

Personally I always feel like the employer or CEO should take the more adult route. I’d understand if this was 1995 and no one has money; but if you're a millionaire and your dudes aren’t getting paid what they used to, them leaving under most situations should be accepted. Carrol could’ve kept the shit moving but used that announcement as a way to just vent about all the shit that pissed him off about MJ over the years.

As much as I understand Carroll’s side of this, I have to agree with you. When you have the most to gain in a situation (in this case as the company owner) you’re also first in line to get shit on. Gotta handle it like a professional. It’s not like any of us would have been surprised reading Thrasher the next month and seeing “Marc Johnson no longer rides for Chocolate.”
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Fernandito on April 26, 2020, 12:29:08 PM
I like Ben Kadow's kits/skating and I thought he was a legit badass/intimidating guy for a brief period of time

I liked Sebo Walker's LSD part
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on April 26, 2020, 12:34:15 PM
If Versace plug wasn’t an Instagram skater SLAP would be all over his dick for his style and tricks

"We love EuroTech! Just... not like that"
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheBoognish on April 26, 2020, 01:02:34 PM
I liked Andrew Allen a lot more when he was with Anti Hero.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheLurper on April 26, 2020, 01:49:21 PM
I like to watch Joey Brezinski's skateboarding.

I refuse to ride a board larger than 8.0

The article dispelling the use of "core" was poorly thought out and was built on straw man arguments.

Sometimes, it is hard to tell if some of the skate charities are doing more good for the people who run them than the communities they are "trying to help."

OverVert had too much Louie Barletta.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ocelot on April 26, 2020, 04:37:41 PM
I like to watch Joey Brezinski's skateboarding.

I refuse to ride a board larger than 8.0

The article dispelling the use of "core" was poorly thought out and was built on straw man arguments.

Sometimes, it is hard to tell if some of the skate charities are doing more good for the people who run them than the communities they are "trying to help."

OverVert had too much Louie Barletta.

apart from the 8.0, some of those points are good
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 26, 2020, 07:05:17 PM
Violence is disgusting.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 29, 2020, 05:52:36 AM
History will be kind to Marc Johnson. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FredGallsBallz on April 29, 2020, 06:21:33 AM
MALL GRABBING IS OKAY IN COVID ERA 2020. You're all skating flatground right now and the hanger is probable the most sanitary part of your board. Lean into that shit. No shame.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on April 29, 2020, 07:23:59 AM
A few more, kook button be damned.
Crailtap, while not at the levels of the Paco/Mouse/Chocolate Tour era, is doing better than anyone on here gives them credit for.  They have a good youth movement and survived longer/better than some of their 90s contemporaries.
A lot of people on here lie about snapping boards/breaking trucks, etc in order to shit on brands they don't like. 
It's weird how skate culture prided on being rebellious, yet bogs all that down with too many arbitrary ass unwritten rules.
This is more age/location based for me, but 90's East Coast hip hop era skating > 80's West Coast post punk rock era skating.  Rodney Smith & Zoo York did more than Steve Olson/Santa Cruz for me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CAPTAIN NOBODY on April 29, 2020, 08:09:27 AM
Forrest Edwards is a friendly person.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on April 29, 2020, 08:19:36 AM
Violence is disgusting.

You don't fuck with the punisher bro?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BALARGUE on April 29, 2020, 08:21:51 AM
If Versace plug wasn’t an Instagram skater SLAP would be all over his dick for his style and tricks
if he wasn't an instagram skater, he would be nobody slap can hear from
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on April 29, 2020, 10:53:13 AM
VCJ > anything else on a board
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: switchnollieboardslide on April 29, 2020, 11:09:41 AM
chris joslin finally gets his long deserved SOTY
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkateChimney on April 29, 2020, 11:25:59 AM
I enjoy watching Will Fyock skate

All females are unwatchable except Alexis Sablone

Primitive is a top 3 company right now

Mike Arnold has terrible style

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fulltechnicalskizzy on April 29, 2020, 12:08:21 PM
Mike Arnold has terrible style
Every photo of this dude looks like a G.I Joe action figure with a broken inner rubber band
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on April 29, 2020, 12:13:47 PM
A few more, kook button be damned.
Crailtap, while not at the levels of the Paco/Mouse/Chocolate Tour era, is doing better than anyone on here gives them credit for.  They have a good youth movement and survived longer/better than some of their 90s contemporaries.
A lot of people on here lie about snapping boards/breaking trucks, etc in order to shit on brands they don't like. 
It's weird how skate culture prided on being rebellious, yet bogs all that down with too many arbitrary ass unwritten rules.
This is more age/location based for me, but 90's East Coast hip hop era skating > 80's West Coast post punk rock era skating.  Rodney Smith & Zoo York did more than Steve Olson/Santa Cruz for me.

Dude, I dig what Crailtap has been doing the last few  years. The Flare was sick as was Doll (That Griffin Gass part to Ghosface was nuts), it's good that they have started to focus on the new blood whos out there skating and not having legacy riders who are dope but barely film shit anymore.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on April 30, 2020, 06:21:57 AM
I really like homie videos kinda like Worbles New Driveway, something about it gives me the same feeling of watching a shop video or friends dorking about.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 30, 2020, 07:14:20 AM
A few more, kook button be damned.
Crailtap, while not at the levels of the Paco/Mouse/Chocolate Tour era, is doing better than anyone on here gives them credit for.  They have a good youth movement and survived longer/better than some of their 90s contemporaries.
A lot of people on here lie about snapping boards/breaking trucks, etc in order to shit on brands they don't like. 
It's weird how skate culture prided on being rebellious, yet bogs all that down with too many arbitrary ass unwritten rules.
This is more age/location based for me, but 90's East Coast hip hop era skating > 80's West Coast post punk rock era skating.  Rodney Smith & Zoo York did more than Steve Olson/Santa Cruz for me.

I never seem to remember this east coast 90s hip hop thing young people always yap about.

I remember a totally different sound track in key east video parts.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on April 30, 2020, 07:16:03 AM
Bubblegum Tates rep should be the same but without the minus sign
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mike Oxwelling on April 30, 2020, 07:23:13 AM
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A few more, kook button be damned.
Crailtap, while not at the levels of the Paco/Mouse/Chocolate Tour era, is doing better than anyone on here gives them credit for.  They have a good youth movement and survived longer/better than some of their 90s contemporaries.
A lot of people on here lie about snapping boards/breaking trucks, etc in order to shit on brands they don't like. 
It's weird how skate culture prided on being rebellious, yet bogs all that down with too many arbitrary ass unwritten rules.
This is more age/location based for me, but 90's East Coast hip hop era skating > 80's West Coast post punk rock era skating.  Rodney Smith & Zoo York did more than Steve Olson/Santa Cruz for me.
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I never seem to remember this east coast 90s hip hop thing young people always yap about.

I remember a totally different sound track in key east video parts.

Eastern Exposure - The Artifacts, Pete Rock etc.  balanced with Archers of Load and Sebadoh sure

But then you have to consider all the Zoo York Mixtape and Heads videos.   All east coast hip hop.   411 was utilitzing it alot.   

The Plan B and Girl vids having super obsure hip hop at the time.   It was a thing for sure.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 30, 2020, 07:44:09 AM
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A few more, kook button be damned.
Crailtap, while not at the levels of the Paco/Mouse/Chocolate Tour era, is doing better than anyone on here gives them credit for.  They have a good youth movement and survived longer/better than some of their 90s contemporaries.
A lot of people on here lie about snapping boards/breaking trucks, etc in order to shit on brands they don't like. 
It's weird how skate culture prided on being rebellious, yet bogs all that down with too many arbitrary ass unwritten rules.
This is more age/location based for me, but 90's East Coast hip hop era skating > 80's West Coast post punk rock era skating.  Rodney Smith & Zoo York did more than Steve Olson/Santa Cruz for me.
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I never seem to remember this east coast 90s hip hop thing young people always yap about.

I remember a totally different sound track in key east video parts.
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Eastern Exposure - The Artifacts, Pete Rock etc.  balanced with Archers of Load and Sebadoh sure

But then you have to consider all the Zoo York Mixtape and Heads videos.   All east coast hip hop.   411 was utilitzing it alot.   

The Plan B and Girl vids having super obsure hip hop at the time.   It was a thing for sure.

Mix tape aside I just don't remember IDK. I love Pete rock
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on April 30, 2020, 08:00:16 AM
generator and lights street skating at night produces the best clips
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: exlurker on April 30, 2020, 08:07:53 AM
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Mike Arnold has terrible style
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Every photo of this dude looks like a G.I Joe action figure with a broken inner rubber band

I will fight you both, mikey is a gift to the industry
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on April 30, 2020, 10:02:47 AM
Bubblegum Tates rep should be the same but without the minus sign
BGT holds it down in the shoes and gear section but they know what they did
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pdknox on April 30, 2020, 06:18:32 PM
lindsey robertson sounds like the name of someone who plays soccer

ha.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 30somethinghasbeen on May 01, 2020, 06:29:31 AM
Anchorman is a terrible movie.

Stepbrothers sucked too.

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Post by: Roast beef on May 01, 2020, 06:32:23 AM
People give Jamie Thomas too much shit on here. The guys a legend and one of the best ever at skating and filming/editing/making skate videos.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 01, 2020, 07:13:44 AM
Jamie Thomas can do no wrong in my book but thats only cuz in THPS1 his special tricks had the most intuitive button combos.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Meathook on May 01, 2020, 07:31:04 AM
All California skateboarding is boring

People within skateboarding should stop hanging out with or supporting Jason Jesse on the low.  If you associate with him, I align your beliefs with his.

The McClungs are sick skaters when they’re not rapidly growing through mitosis to reproduce.

Anti Hero culture (Hellride, 18, “yeewwwwww”, etc) isn’t that tight.

The DC resurgence is already dying out.  They will be back in Marshall’s and TJ Max by 2022.

John Shanahan needed to quit DGK yesterday.

Shalom.



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on May 01, 2020, 08:21:19 AM
That window needed to be broken my Milton. Also that tree needed to be be awkwardly thrown by Rhino too.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 01, 2020, 10:33:26 AM
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Nollie heels are a beautiful trick.
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When did this become an unpopular opinion? Now, if you said Fakie Heels you'd have an unpopular opinion.

I love fakie heels
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on May 01, 2020, 10:37:04 AM
All California skateboarding is boring

People within skateboarding should stop hanging out with or supporting Jason Jesse on the low.  If you associate with him, I align your beliefs with his.

The McClungs are sick skaters when they’re not rapidly growing through mitosis to reproduce.

Anti Hero culture (Hellride, 18, “yeewwwwww”, etc) isn’t that tight.

The DC resurgence is already dying out.  They will be back in Marshall’s and TJ Max by 2022.

John Shanahan needed to quit DGK yesterday.

Shalom.

Jesus christ John Shanahan is on DGK but the other dude just switched from them to Palace? Feel like Palace got their names mixed up or some shit cause Shanahan woulda made sense but that dude Jahmir def shoulda just stayed right where the fuck he was.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on May 01, 2020, 02:16:54 PM
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I think it's kind of lame to gas up grown women who have poor style and three tricks just because they're attractive or being held to super low standards
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Beatrice is queen of this category.
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She has beautiful style tho.
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When?

When she’s 5050 front shuv‘eming
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 01, 2020, 02:21:16 PM
Anchorman is a terrible movie.

Stepbrothers sucked too.
Will Ferrell is the worst.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on May 01, 2020, 02:42:55 PM
I like to watch Joey Brezinski's skateboarding.

I refuse to ride a board larger than 8.0

The article dispelling the use of "core" was poorly thought out and was built on straw man arguments.

Sometimes, it is hard to tell if some of the skate charities are doing more good for the people who run them than the communities they are "trying to help."

OverVert had too much Louie Barletta.

What's the core article?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on May 01, 2020, 03:29:14 PM
There's alot of kooky kids out there and skateboarding can be very critical. In the past, all of the unwritten rules and vibing was a way to weed out the weak. We don't need that anymore. We need to accept cultural change. These days, we need to be more welcoming to the ones we find the most distasteful - especially the kids that buy revive, the andi andsersons and dashawns in training, and even the chaDDs. The oddest losers need the most love and there could be more at stake than we might think at first glance. Not every kid from a bad home is a rough skate rat. Some are total dorks and they need skateboarding so very much. It's 2020 and as long as we survive we need to keep our arms open. This shit saves lives and it should be for everyone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkateChimney on May 01, 2020, 04:12:25 PM
Jordan taylor is the american version of Blondey MCcoy
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NE SEctor on May 01, 2020, 05:21:31 PM
With all the palace talk in the last thread Shawn Powers came to mind, and honestly... I can enjoy his skating knowing he does not take himself seriously at all.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 01, 2020, 05:33:24 PM
I hope this isn't an unpopular opinion among this crowd, but skateboarding as a collective needs to stop making every cop who can do a kickflip go viral.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: munchbox on May 01, 2020, 05:54:42 PM
I hope this isn't an unpopular opinion among this crowd, but skateboarding as a collective needs to stop making every cop who can do a kickflip go viral.
ACAB
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 01, 2020, 05:56:42 PM
I hope this isn't an unpopular opinion among this crowd, but skateboarding as a collective needs to stop making every cop who can do a kickflip go viral.

Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 01, 2020, 08:47:16 PM
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Anchorman is a terrible movie.

Stepbrothers sucked too.
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Will Ferrell is the worst.

I wish you could see the reaction I get when I tell people I tried watching Stepbrothers like one time and didn’t care for it. People get actually angry
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on May 01, 2020, 08:58:37 PM
Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.
I really enjoy the small comments you make at times.

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Anchorman is a terrible movie.
Stepbrothers sucked too.
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Will Ferrell is the worst.
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I wish you could see the reaction I get when I tell people I tried watching Stepbrothers like one time and didn’t care for it. People get actually angry

You guys aren't alone, I tried watching both those movies and Old School and didn't like any of them. The only memorable scene in any of them is when Ferrell sang Por Ti Volare in Stepbrothers. I'm glad I missed out on the million other movies he's made. He actually seems better on TV - fond memories of Janet Reno's Dance Party.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Glue Reed on May 01, 2020, 09:08:25 PM
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Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.
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I really enjoy the small comments you make at times.

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Anchorman is a terrible movie.
Stepbrothers sucked too.
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Will Ferrell is the worst.
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I wish you could see the reaction I get when I tell people I tried watching Stepbrothers like one time and didn’t care for it. People get actually angry
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You guys aren't alone, I tried watching both those movies and Old School and didn't like any of them. The only memorable scene in any of them is when Ferrell sang Por Ti Volare in Stepbrothers. I'm glad I missed out on the million other movies he's made. He actually seems better on TV - fond memories of Janet Reno's Dance Party.

I really liked Will Ferrell on SNL but his movies are the worst.  I remember watching Anchorman and didn't even crack a fucking smile the entire time, while the girl I was with was hysterical.  That Ricky Bobby movie was horrible too.
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Post by: jgonzalez on May 01, 2020, 09:09:54 PM
Rick and Morty is dumb
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Post by: dooley on May 01, 2020, 09:27:31 PM
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Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.
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I really enjoy the small comments you make at times.

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Anchorman is a terrible movie.
Stepbrothers sucked too.
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Will Ferrell is the worst.
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I wish you could see the reaction I get when I tell people I tried watching Stepbrothers like one time and didn’t care for it. People get actually angry
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You guys aren't alone, I tried watching both those movies and Old School and didn't like any of them. The only memorable scene in any of them is when Ferrell sang Por Ti Volare in Stepbrothers. I'm glad I missed out on the million other movies he's made. He actually seems better on TV - fond memories of Janet Reno's Dance Party.
Not going to lie, I think Old School had at least a few chuckleworthy parts, be it scenes or lines (still in bad taste, some radrad douchebag fantasy movie) and him as the villain in Zoolander was sort of jokes, but the entire franchise of shitty movies with him, Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, etc, they all sucks so bad. Never watched Stepbrothers, Wedding Crashers, or any of that cringe shit, I'd honestly rather sit and do nothing.

computerdate, you know how it is - people are dumb. But yeah, getting mad at somone for not liking a movie is extra special. Most movies just suck and lack substance.

Rick and Morty is dumb
That show is for neckbeards.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 01, 2020, 10:10:27 PM
Rick and Morty is dumb
Thank you.
I liked spitfire wheels before the F4 came out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on May 02, 2020, 02:36:07 AM
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Rick and Morty is dumb
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Thank you.
I liked spitfire wheels before the F4 came out.

You can still buy old spitfire's
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on May 02, 2020, 05:37:58 AM
People need to stop kidding themselves that AA’s recent footage is anything better than you would see in a local shop vid, yes we get it, his prevent this tragedy part was awesome, get over it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on May 02, 2020, 05:45:53 AM
I need to stop kidding myself anything I've ever posted has been worth looking at. From my dumbass lists of dudes with best heelflips to talking shit about people who have made skateboarding awesome, I'm 100% one of the worst dudes on slap
Fixed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: matty_c on May 02, 2020, 06:27:27 AM
There are plenty of things to like about Steve Berra:

Fakie 540s

Dude was on 101

Foundation part, pretty much any part before the end

We've all enjoyed watching berrics stuff that he put together

What's her name, the actress

Dude must have grown up skating in no where America where skating was hated, moved to Cali and made it, the skatemerican dream

Plenty of good photos over the years

I realize I'm not mentioning some things

5-0 in mosaic
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 02, 2020, 07:04:35 AM
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Rick and Morty is dumb
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Thank you.
I liked spitfire wheels before the F4 came out.
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You can still buy old spitfire's
Not what I meant, I meant that I didn't jump on the F4 bandwagon and claimed to have always loved spitfire.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 02, 2020, 07:38:12 AM
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Rick and Morty is dumb
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Thank you.
I liked spitfire wheels before the F4 came out.
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You can still buy old spitfire's
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Not what I meant, I meant that I didn't jump on the F4 bandwagon and claimed to have always loved spitfire.

Spitfires were a very popular wheel beforehand, and since the F4 improved the product it makes sense that even more people would get on board.

Liking spits before the F4 is not an unpopular opinion though...and technically not even an opinion lol.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 02, 2020, 07:43:17 AM
People need to stop kidding themselves that AA’s recent footage is anything better than you would see in a local shop vid, yes we get it, his prevent this tragedy part was awesome, get over it.

isn't the hype mostly about the fits at this point?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 02, 2020, 07:57:27 AM
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I hope this isn't an unpopular opinion among this crowd, but skateboarding as a collective needs to stop making every cop who can do a kickflip go viral.
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Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.


There was another one going around last night and I left a grumpy comment about how skating with a loaded gun on your belt is probably kinda dumb no matter how safe the holster is and people went nuts on me. Non skaters on Instagram love cops, apparently.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 02, 2020, 08:32:09 AM
some cops are pretty damn hot not gonna lie
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultimate Bitch on May 02, 2020, 10:35:36 AM
some cops are pretty damn hot not gonna lie

https://youtu.be/XEo5hrppwv4
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on May 02, 2020, 04:16:49 PM
Early 2000’s spitfire wheels were shit. The ones with plastic cores were garbage, but the other wheels are rad.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jgonzalez on May 02, 2020, 04:17:01 PM
People need to stop kidding themselves that AA’s recent footage is anything better than you would see in a local shop vid, yes we get it, his prevent this tragedy part was awesome, get over it.
I would rather watch him tumble slowly than most footage

Wrangler butts drive me nuts
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LiveFromTheCreek on May 02, 2020, 06:59:37 PM
Jeans > chinos
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on May 02, 2020, 07:26:23 PM
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People need to stop kidding themselves that AA’s recent footage is anything better than you would see in a local shop vid, yes we get it, his prevent this tragedy part was awesome, get over it.
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I would rather watch him tumble slowly than most footage

Wrangler butts drive me nuts

Entire slap community on wrangler butts
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 02, 2020, 08:43:01 PM
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I hope this isn't an unpopular opinion among this crowd, but skateboarding as a collective needs to stop making every cop who can do a kickflip go viral.
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Fuck that shit. Why would you hand your board to a cop. I go out of my way to go the other way when one of those dudes come around.
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There was another one going around last night and I left a grumpy comment about how skating with a loaded gun on your belt is probably kinda dumb no matter how safe the holster is and people went nuts on me. Non skaters on Instagram love cops, apparently.

Yeah I used to have this vhs video comp of cops getting hit by truck mirrors while writing tickets. Mostly in tunnels  Best film ever made.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: matty_c on May 02, 2020, 09:22:35 PM
Heavy. I got this video of a building in India or something and it’s burning down and the workers are jumping and the music is it’s raining men


I crashed car wasted Bata and one of the cops that arrested me was beautiful
I hit her up but she wasn’t keen, I don’t really blame her haha
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 02, 2020, 09:36:52 PM
I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 02, 2020, 09:44:23 PM
Nirvana is over fucking rated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: too fakie on May 02, 2020, 09:58:05 PM
Nirvana is over fucking rated

Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on May 02, 2020, 10:42:36 PM
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
Korn Theory. Without Korn there would be no Limp Bizkit. And without Limp Bizkit there would be no Puddle of Mudd. It's all downhill from here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: oldbummer on May 03, 2020, 12:59:58 AM
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
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Korn Theory. Without Korn there would be no Limp Bizkit. And without Limp Bizkit there would be no Puddle of Mudd. It's all downhill from here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiwxiiZ01L8
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 03, 2020, 04:38:29 AM
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Nirvana is over fucking rated
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.

let’s not even get started on how much of a disappointment Dave Grohl turned out to be
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cucktard on May 03, 2020, 05:03:13 AM
I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on May 03, 2020, 07:09:11 AM
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
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Korn Theory. Without Korn there would be no Limp Bizkit. And without Limp Bizkit there would be no Puddle of Mudd. It's all downhill from here.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiwxiiZ01L8

you attached the wrong link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibFkJwomL_4
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 03, 2020, 07:19:43 AM
Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Idk on May 03, 2020, 07:58:08 AM
Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.
He’s like the Chris cole of rock music.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 03, 2020, 08:16:45 AM
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Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.
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He’s like the Chris cole of rock music.

hahaha, that's a pretty apt comparison.


His "nice guy" shtick always seemed insincere to me but this sorta solidified it for me.
https://loudwire.com/melvins-buzz-osborne-dave-grohl-blew-off-collaboration/
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on May 03, 2020, 08:20:07 AM
Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.
Thank you, he has started to become Bono and holy shit I hate that prick so much.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on May 03, 2020, 08:34:56 AM
Mark Baines has shit style
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 03, 2020, 01:49:35 PM
Rick and Morty is dumb


i feel you there
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 03, 2020, 01:51:02 PM
There are a few nirvana songs I like but it's turned into a hot topic brand. Defeats what I think what was the point of Nirvana.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 03, 2020, 01:52:41 PM
To me Hole was better than Nirvana. Maybe is Appleyard influence.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on May 03, 2020, 04:04:00 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: too fakie on May 03, 2020, 04:39:54 PM
Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.


I agree with you to some extent. If you draw a long enough line, then we can attribute any band under a “rock” umbrella to Chuck Berry, and that doesn’t do much to explain a lot of what is going on in music. That’s why my Nirvana to Nickelback argument requires a much short line.

In the case of Nirvana, and to be fair we could really be talking about grunge music in general, they made a lot money for record labels in the early 90s. If I’m an A&R guy in the mid 90s, I’m just desperate to catch lightning in the bottle the same way labels did a few years earlier with grunge. So what does that lead me to do? Sign another heavier sounding rock band led by a singer with a groaning vocal, like Nickelback. It doesn’t have to be as good or as influential as Nirvana if it can pay the bills like Nirvana.

As for the Foo Fighters/Minor Threat thing, I agree. You don’t blame Minor Threat for The Foo Fighters just because Dave Grohl came up in the same scene. To me, those bands don’t really have as much in common stylistically. Lemmy was a huge Beatles fan but that’s not something you’d expect from listening to Motörhead.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 03, 2020, 04:47:44 PM
Grunge itself was a product of its time, but Nevermind really blew the door open for punk-adjacent bands to get exposure beyond their niche audiences. Even bands that have nothing to do with grunge cited a day and night change in their own audiences after Nevermind came out. It bums me out to know bands like Puddle Of Mud consider Nirvana such an influence cuz their singer seems like a misogynistic bonehead and Kurt was very much against that.



Though, a funny note about linking bands is that Nirvana’s biggest influence were the Melvins, but anytime any calls them the “godfathers of grunge” they always respond with “hey, don’t blame us for that”.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dong Hanglo on May 03, 2020, 05:40:35 PM
What did Courtney Love say just before she shot Kurt in the face with a shotgun?

"Hole is gunna' be huge."

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7btNTqzPVE5IyNI4/source.gif)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on May 03, 2020, 06:25:46 PM
Grunge itself was a product of its time, but Nevermind really blew the door open for punk-adjacent bands to get exposure beyond their niche audiences. Even bands that have nothing to do with grunge cited a day and night change in their own audiences after Nevermind came out. It bums me out to know bands like Puddle Of Mud consider Nirvana such an influence cuz their singer seems like a misogynistic bonehead and Kurt was very much against that.



Though, a funny note about linking bands is that Nirvana’s biggest influence were the Melvins, but anytime any calls them the “godfathers of grunge” they always respond with “hey, don’t blame us for that”.
Didn't mark arm say he was sorry for creating modern butt rock?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on May 03, 2020, 06:33:10 PM
I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: MyUserName on May 03, 2020, 06:35:58 PM
I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory

Get off the computer, Bobby Puleo.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on May 03, 2020, 07:01:17 PM
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I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory
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Get off the computer, Bobby Puleo.
Don’t get me wrong I fucking love handrail destruction but something about standing straight legged, locked in 5050 on a down across down across down across x 2 rail, just doesn’t sit with me right.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CrumblingInfrastructure on May 03, 2020, 09:13:21 PM
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Nirvana is over fucking rated
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
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let’s not even get started on how much of a disappointment Dave Grohl turned out to be

Oh man this just reminded me,

From 18-20 I worked at this Leather/Fetish shop on capitol hill. Dave Grohl came in one day and bought some crazy shit. He was super nice and we talked about UFOs and stuff. I think this was around 2012-13 and he wrote his youtube channel down on a receipt for me. I dunno if hes still putting stuff on it but it was called O W L E G G S.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 04, 2020, 01:39:59 AM
Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on May 04, 2020, 04:13:25 AM
Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.

elaborate?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 04, 2020, 07:33:18 AM
Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.
I thought Cody McEntire was Creed or Hoobastank. Lifehouse is also a possibility.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Rocco Siffredi on May 04, 2020, 02:01:00 PM
I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory

hitman speaks truth

once those trucks are locked the trick is sorta over for the viewer... fun as shit for rider tho
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on May 04, 2020, 03:09:30 PM
slow motion footage is outdated, unnecessary, and vain.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on May 04, 2020, 03:22:17 PM
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Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.
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I thought Cody McEntire was Creed or Hoobastank. Lifehouse is also a possibility.
The real question is who is Coal Chamber or Mushroomhead?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on May 04, 2020, 03:27:57 PM
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Nirvana rules and Nevermind was a huge deal for alternative music. I don't think linking all those shitty bands to them is very fair because you could do that for literally any past influential band at any point in history. Dave Grohl was a big DC hardcore guy but I'm not gonna blame Minor Threat for Foo Fighters lol.


But on that note, I think Dave Grohl kinda sucks.
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I agree with you to some extent. If you draw a long enough line, then we can attribute any band under a “rock” umbrella to Chuck Berry, and that doesn’t do much to explain a lot of what is going on in music. That’s why my Nirvana to Nickelback argument requires a much short line.

In the case of Nirvana, and to be fair we could really be talking about grunge music in general, they made a lot money for record labels in the early 90s. If I’m an A&R guy in the mid 90s, I’m just desperate to catch lightning in the bottle the same way labels did a few years earlier with grunge. So what does that lead me to do? Sign another heavier sounding rock band led by a singer with a groaning vocal, like Nickelback. It doesn’t have to be as good or as influential as Nirvana if it can pay the bills like Nirvana.

As for the Foo Fighters/Minor Threat thing, I agree. You don’t blame Minor Threat for The Foo Fighters just because Dave Grohl came up in the same scene. To me, those bands don’t really have as much in common stylistically. Lemmy was a huge Beatles fan but that’s not something you’d expect from listening to Motörhead.
So without Chuck Berry there would be no Buck Cherry? Interesting. Both fond of chicks on toilets, lines up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: authentic_creed_bratton on May 04, 2020, 04:48:10 PM
pubic hair belongs on the tip of the penis
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jgonzalez on May 04, 2020, 04:59:33 PM
pubic hair belongs on the tip of the penis
oppenheim's cock.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ok on May 04, 2020, 05:33:19 PM
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Nirvana is over fucking rated
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Totally. I’ve gotten into a few friendly arguments over my theory that you can draw a line from Nirvana in the early 90s to a lot of terrible bands that came after, like Nickelback. Not comparing talent, worth, or quality. Just simply saying that Nickelback probably never ends up on the radio if it weren’t for Nirvana.
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let’s not even get started on how much of a disappointment Dave Grohl turned out to be
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Oh man this just reminded me,

From 18-20 I worked at this Leather/Fetish shop on capitol hill. Dave Grohl came in one day and bought some crazy shit. He was super nice and we talked about UFOs and stuff. I think this was around 2012-13 and he wrote his youtube channel down on a receipt for me. I dunno if hes still putting stuff on it but it was called O W L E G G S.

What was a the same of the shop?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 05, 2020, 06:27:15 AM
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Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.
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I thought Cody McEntire was Creed or Hoobastank. Lifehouse is also a possibility.
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The real question is who is Coal Chamber or Mushroomhead?


Coal Chamber is Todd Falcon
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 05, 2020, 06:53:13 AM
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Puddle of Mud is basically Cody McEntire as a band.
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I thought Cody McEntire was Creed or Hoobastank. Lifehouse is also a possibility.
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The real question is who is Coal Chamber or Mushroomhead?
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Coal Chamber is Todd Falcon

Oh my god, YES! LOL

i find the whole argument that

"well all these shitty bands copied that style"

to be so weak. i guess it's just one generation not getting the previous generations "you had to be there" moments.

no amount of shitty liimp biscuit songs could make me not dig this track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqnMrynpq9U
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 05, 2020, 07:44:50 AM
I like Dill.
I close my eyes and it's almost like listening to Olson on helium. Slightly more woke though. Like wake and bake woke.

Any way I watched that interview. The entire thing. We think about a lot of the same shit.

He said he hates slap and will never read this but

You should not talk about skid row from a place of privilege. That was not fucking going well at all then he swooped back to 9/11... I think it was unintentional to switch subjects and then try and tie those two together

I should make a nein club compilation of them just bashing the homeless.

They mostly crob seem to hate the homeless.

Also Your the fucking weirdo Jason. Slap rules. It's the only online thing I like honestly. The good the bad the ugly.

That Adidas shoe the test#2 is going to slay. I'm definitely interested in that.
The first shoe will likely do better I think. That robotech lookin shit is popping

Second unpopular opinion like like Leo Baker. I really wish I had that orange F4 with the rose graphics in my collection. I'm not fucking with zoomers tho and I can't even afford a coffee.

Third I miss being able to pick up cigarettes and roaches off the ground and eating donuts and stuff from the trash or whatever. If you see someone outside with a coffee cup on a long stick all masked and gloves and shit plz give them some change.

Your trash has become inedible
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mike Oxwelling on May 05, 2020, 09:07:45 AM
Any of mine seem to piss of the guy kooking me for posting anything.  I'd love to know what opinion of mine has got them on a kook bender.      So I thought I'd give 'em a little bump of kookable comment and make their life feel more complete.   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 05, 2020, 10:10:47 AM

That Adidas shoe the test#2 is going to slay. I'm definitely interested in that.
The first shoe will likely do better I think. That robotech lookin shit is popping


Both shoes look pretty good.

Any of mine seem to piss of the guy kooking me for posting anything.  I'd love to know what opinion of mine has got them on a kook bender.      So I thought I'd give 'em a little bump of kookable comment and make their life feel more complete.   

From time to time I do get curious about what posts did someone kook me on. If they disagreed with me or thought what I said was trolling then a kook + rebuttal would be sick. A kook by itself feels empty lol.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FrozenIndustries on May 05, 2020, 01:26:11 PM
I like Dill.
I close my eyes and it's almost like listening to Olson on helium. Slightly more woke though. Like wake and bake woke.

Any way I watched that interview. The entire thing. We think about a lot of the same shit.

He said he hates slap and will never read this but

You should not talk about skid row from a place of privilege. That was not fucking going well at all then he swooped back to 9/11... I think it was unintentional to switch subjects and then try and tie those two together

I should make a nein club compilation of them just bashing the homeless.

They mostly crob seem to hate the homeless.

Also Your the fucking weirdo Jason. Slap rules. It's the only online thing I like honestly. The good the bad the ugly.

That Adidas shoe the test#2 is going to slay. I'm definitely interested in that.
The first shoe will likely do better I think. That robotech lookin shit is popping

Second unpopular opinion like like Leo Baker. I really wish I had that orange F4 with the rose graphics in my collection. I'm not fucking with zoomers tho and I can't even afford a coffee.

Third I miss being able to pick up cigarettes and roaches off the ground and eating donuts and stuff from the trash or whatever. If you see someone outside with a coffee cup on a long stick all masked and gloves and shit plz give them some change.

Your trash has become inedible

Dill will always be a top 3 favorite skater for me. His Trilogy and Photosynthesis parts rule, and his couple tricks in Industrial Light and Magic got me more hyped than anything in recent years.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sona on May 05, 2020, 01:52:17 PM
Flip Sorry had the best soundtrack of any skatevideo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on May 05, 2020, 02:00:06 PM
There was actually a Planet Money (I think) podcast about Nickelback's success despite being "the most hated rock band of all time). In the end it came down to the individual members of the band being really smart with their touring and song-writing. They paid good attention to what kind of shit white Americans liked to hear about and toured to low cost areas they could consistently sell tons of tickets in and once they had a foothold just wrote cheesy shit Nascar fans liked.

So their success has nothing to do with Nirvana.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultimate Bitch on May 05, 2020, 07:45:52 PM
what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: waltercronkite on May 05, 2020, 08:48:07 PM
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what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
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The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.

It’s way more core to focus and come back 20 different times
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: munchbox on May 05, 2020, 08:55:21 PM
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what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
[close]
The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.
[close]

It’s way more core to focus and come back 20 different times
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultimate Bitch on May 05, 2020, 08:56:44 PM
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what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
[close]
The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.
[close]

It’s way more core to focus and come back 33 different times
Fixed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on May 05, 2020, 10:23:04 PM
Skate twitter is chock full of dipshits. Some of them do good work, but theyre dipshits
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LiveFromTheCreek on May 05, 2020, 11:22:35 PM
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what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
[close]
The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.
[close]

It’s way more core to focus and come back 20 different times

This but unironically

I'm on at least my 10th account rn
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: munchbox on May 05, 2020, 11:25:51 PM
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what if you could kook/gnar individual posts. instead of people's accounts as a whole. idk. either way im gonna get kooked, fuck it. one day the world will understand, my promise to you is i will heal the world before i die, you save my words and you cry to this truth, as i type from basedworld
[close]
The people that can gnar or kook you are actually the kooks. Pal status is for nerds.  A negative rep means you are a free thinker and if you focus at Jr member you are a god.
[close]

It’s way more core to focus and come back 20 different times
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This but unironically

I'm on at least my 10th account rn
thats the suck a frank guy avatar so im watching yall  8)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 06, 2020, 01:34:14 AM
I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sona on May 06, 2020, 01:57:29 AM
Transworld Anthology is the best skatevideo of all time
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 06, 2020, 04:47:55 AM
Flip Sorry had the best soundtrack of any skatevideo

together with this is skateboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jehoshaphat Augustus on May 06, 2020, 06:26:37 AM
I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
BamaHardy's story about Heath ascribed him to Marc Johnson status where I disavow all the cool shit I've seen him do in light of the real person he is hiding.

Straight up entitled prick
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Vomit Lust on May 06, 2020, 06:38:10 AM
I’ve always kind of felt the same way. Without hard evidence or anything. Just got a heavy dickhead vibe from the dude. He rules, but I don’t think I’d like hanging out with him or vice versa.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ultimate Bitch on May 06, 2020, 08:03:16 AM
Heath Kookart
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: bad joke on May 06, 2020, 08:07:47 AM
queef "dicklicker" Hoffart
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: beatifk on May 06, 2020, 09:16:28 AM
I don't like "shaped" decks including the newly resurfaced egg shapes.

I'm completely off them. I've had too many lately that were too weird and unskateable.

And I grew up skating in the 80s so this is a big revelation for me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 06, 2020, 09:32:01 AM
I don't like "shaped" decks including the newly resurfaced egg shapes.

I'm completely off them. I've had too many lately that were too weird and unskateable.

And I grew up skating in the 80s so this is a big revelation for me.
switching things up is never a bad idea.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on May 06, 2020, 09:35:33 AM
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I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
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BamaHardy's story about Heath ascribed him to Marc Johnson status where I disavow all the cool shit I've seen him do in light of the real person he is hiding.

Straight up entitled prick
Care to enlighten us on the subject? What exactly did he say?


Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 06, 2020, 10:43:39 AM
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I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
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BamaHardy's story about Heath ascribed him to Marc Johnson status where I disavow all the cool shit I've seen him do in light of the real person he is hiding.

Straight up entitled prick
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Care to enlighten us on the subject? What exactly did he say?

there is a bunt podcast. its somewere here on the forum . i found it earlier so you can aswell.
Basically BamaHardy went for the first time to cali. was super happy and looking forward to meet his favourite pros. reynolds and heath.
he met them, got bullied big time and even ended um in hospital and wasn`t able to skate on the trip anymore because of heath.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 07, 2020, 12:01:27 AM
Stranger Things is a dumb show.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on May 07, 2020, 12:44:18 AM
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I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
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BamaHardy's story about Heath ascribed him to Marc Johnson status where I disavow all the cool shit I've seen him do in light of the real person he is hiding.

Straight up entitled prick
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Care to enlighten us on the subject? What exactly did he say?
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there is a bunt podcast. its somewere here on the forum . i found it earlier so you can aswell.
Basically BamaHardy went for the first time to cali. was super happy and looking forward to meet his favourite pros. reynolds and heath.
he met them, got bullied big time and even ended um in hospital and wasn`t able to skate on the trip anymore because of heath.
Andrew Reynolds wasn't a part of it. It was Heath, Dan Rogers, and "Skate Talk" Bob Reynolds.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 07, 2020, 02:21:47 AM
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I always thought greatly about heath and he was on par my favourite skater with reynolds.
But the other day i rewatched Emerica Wild Ride. And my opinion changed.
There he feels super obnoxious and douchy and full of him self while being a pain in the ass to alot of people.
His "interrogation" thing after avoiding his team mates is super childish and cringey.
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BamaHardy's story about Heath ascribed him to Marc Johnson status where I disavow all the cool shit I've seen him do in light of the real person he is hiding.

Straight up entitled prick
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Care to enlighten us on the subject? What exactly did he say?
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there is a bunt podcast. its somewere here on the forum . i found it earlier so you can aswell.
Basically BamaHardy went for the first time to cali. was super happy and looking forward to meet his favourite pros. reynolds and heath.
he met them, got bullied big time and even ended um in hospital and wasn`t able to skate on the trip anymore because of heath.
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Andrew Reynolds wasn't a part of it. It was Heath, Dan Rogers, and "Skate Talk" Bob Reynolds.

True, my bad. I was just skimming through it.
Here is the link: https://podtail.com/de/podcast/the-bunt/the-bunt-s06-episode-2-ft-james-hardy-they-duct-ta/
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on May 07, 2020, 04:03:18 AM
PALS who you use their special Kooking/Gnarring privileges to assert some kind of authority over non PALS are douchebags. You think anyone actually gives a shit about their “rep“ on a skateboarding forum?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: slappies on May 07, 2020, 05:29:27 AM
PALS who you use their special Kooking/Gnarring privileges to assert some kind of authority over non PALS are douchebags. You think anyone actually gives a shit about their “rep“ on a skateboarding forum?

I think a lot of people give enough of a shit to bring it up in their posts letting us know how much they don't care about their rep.  8)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Leyzee Emcea on May 07, 2020, 06:09:27 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
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There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 07, 2020, 06:26:46 AM
PALS who you use their special Kooking/Gnarring privileges to assert some kind of authority over non PALS are douchebags. You think anyone actually gives a shit about their “rep“ on a skateboarding forum?


I think pretty much the only time I ever Kook people is when I see them complain about Kooking, because that's the only time I remember it's a thing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 07, 2020, 06:30:01 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
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There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
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Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 07, 2020, 08:59:39 AM
Breaking Bad was a dumb show too. My bad, I know the last episode was almost seven years ago.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on May 07, 2020, 09:39:57 AM
I just finished Breaking Bad last week and thought it was amazing, although my standard for good TV is pretty low and I've seen fuck all series
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 07, 2020, 09:47:37 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
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There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
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Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
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This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.

Don't make it racial dude
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 07, 2020, 11:28:05 AM
Breaking Bad was a dumb show too. My bad, I know the last episode was almost seven years ago.

i feel the same. better call saul is way better and absolutely worth watching tho!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 07, 2020, 12:16:17 PM
Gonz now is annoying. Gonz in video days was A1
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 07, 2020, 12:17:11 PM
I'm sure this will get me kooked but Joe Biden is a pedo.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on May 07, 2020, 12:27:46 PM
I just finished Breaking Bad last week and thought it was amazing, although my standard for good TV is pretty low and I've seen fuck all series
Breaking Bad is great, I watch the series ever couple of months. I would recommend Vampire Diaries for you next!
Unpopular opinion: vampire diaries and all spins off fucking rule!
Oh yeah and Dexter
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on May 07, 2020, 12:28:44 PM
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PALS who you use their special Kooking/Gnarring privileges to assert some kind of authority over non PALS are douchebags. You think anyone actually gives a shit about their “rep“ on a skateboarding forum?
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I think pretty much the only time I ever Kook people is when I see them complain about Kooking, because that's the only time I remember it's a thing.
Same
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on May 07, 2020, 12:30:17 PM
I liked Breaking Bad but it’s does tend to get too slow paced. Is Better Call Saul different?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 07, 2020, 12:51:01 PM
I liked Breaking Bad but it’s does tend to get too slow paced. Is Better Call Saul different?

no ist super slow paced aswell. maybe even a bit more than breaking bad. but its escalating in awesome ways. and everything fits better together in better call saul imho.
the plot is better thought out and they have less annoying characters. its funny and fucked up and genious in a way. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DarkPools on May 07, 2020, 01:39:08 PM
Nine Club podcast being quality skate content
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SAH ALL DAY on May 07, 2020, 01:42:55 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
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Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
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Don't make it racial dude

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on May 07, 2020, 01:44:21 PM
I liked Breaking Bad but it’s does tend to get too slow paced. Is Better Call Saul different?
BCS is realllly slow paced it starts off good but quickly just gets very slow in the first two seasons.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 08, 2020, 02:54:36 PM
It was just cheesy how there was so much dumb hype generated around it. People were filming themselves crying in groups over the last episode and all sorts of moronic shit - it's the reason I never bothered with Better Call Saul, was put off by the whole franchise. The finale with his contraption was dumb.

Going to check out Better Call Saul whenever. Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 08, 2020, 03:17:12 PM
better call saul sucks, breaking bad was way, way better

the brother's foil hat character is uninteresting and gets way too much screen time

it doesn't have the pacing that breaking did. within the first 2 minutes of the first episode of breaking bad you were drawn in and wanting to know how walter got into the situation he was in and many episodes had that structure

better call saul has none of this. it didn't have the intensity. it did have the charm or charism when it came to the charaters.

i've read the reviews, i know this isn't a common opinion but this is the right thread for that.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 08, 2020, 04:02:56 PM
better call saul sucks, breaking bad was way, way better

the brother's foil hat character is uninteresting and gets way too much screen time

it doesn't have the pacing that breaking did. within the first 2 minutes of the first episode of breaking bad you were drawn in and wanting to know how walter got into the situation he was in and many episodes had that structure

better call saul has none of this. it didn't have the intensity. it did have the charm or charism when it came to the charaters.

i've read the reviews, i know this isn't a common opinion but this is the right thread for that.


I fully agree
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: PENILE_JUDGEMENT on May 08, 2020, 04:06:50 PM
Breaking Bad sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 08, 2020, 09:55:10 PM
Monogamy is cool
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NE SEctor on May 09, 2020, 04:09:18 AM
I like jarnes skateboarding but i find his little skits to be kinda cringe. Anyone else ?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: September_Snow on May 09, 2020, 07:57:30 AM
Walt Jr’s name should’ve have been Badger
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 09, 2020, 08:03:22 AM
I like jarnes skateboarding but i find his little skits to be kinda cringe. Anyone else ?

Exactly my thoughts. I sent my friend his part "never skateboard" or some shit like that and I was like " skip the intro it's stupid" he actually found the skit funny and I was confused.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on May 09, 2020, 08:04:44 AM
Monogamy is cool

ill second this
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on May 09, 2020, 08:05:46 AM
60/40 Gonz > All other Gonz iterations before and after
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 09, 2020, 11:30:33 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
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Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
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This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
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Don't make it racial dude
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His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.

Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on May 09, 2020, 12:55:05 PM
It is fitting that the Banks go the way of Love and EMB.  To try to prop them up on life support would not be the same.  Let them go.  It's better this way. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fakie nollie on May 09, 2020, 01:05:06 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.

I had a job interview at a music company in New York. Flew out there from CA for 24 hours to get grilled for 10 hours and do random tasks to verify whether I could get the job or not.

The last part of the interview was filming current team mates on my potential team and coming up with the questions. One of my questions was, "You're on a deserted island for an entire year and you can bring one album. What album is it?".

Every time I asked a new person, they first said, "What's yours?". Between 6 people, my answer was interchanged between Paul's Boutique and Hello nasty. Without fail, every time I responded, they looked at me like I was a fucking kook.

That was years ago and I still work there. To this day, I silently thank the Beastie Boys for making those albums because they were possibly the reason I got that job.
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Post by: Sleazy on May 09, 2020, 08:00:10 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
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Don't make it racial dude
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His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
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Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on May 09, 2020, 10:21:13 PM
can’t stand Jason Lee or Gonz. Like, not even pictures.

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ill second this

can’t remember where I heard it, but the fact that monogamy is so unnatural to humans, makes it all the more human. I’m a fan.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dallou on May 10, 2020, 04:04:59 AM
I mean Beastie Boys beeing a group before Tribe does not mean anything.
some people really think that BB is a better group than Tribe called quest ?

and I like beastie boys tho
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 10, 2020, 05:10:51 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
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I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
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There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
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Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
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This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
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Don't make it racial dude
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His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
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Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
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Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.

What a weird comparasion. the fact that  band is older does not mean thats better. Wu is better than Run DMC, but Metallica is not better than Sabbath.
A Tribe made 3 perfect albums in a row. You can listen all the songs without skip tracks. But beastie boys, man. They scream, dude. If you arent Busta, ODB, DMX or KRS One, dont scream, please!!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 10, 2020, 08:06:34 AM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
[close]

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
[close]

Don't make it racial dude
[close]

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
[close]

Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
[close]

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
[close]

What a weird comparasion. the fact that  band is older does not mean thats better. Wu is better than Run DMC, but Metallica is not better than Sabbath.
A Tribe made 3 perfect albums in a row. You can listen all the songs without skip tracks. But beastie boys, man. They scream, dude. If you arent Busta, ODB, DMX or KRS One, dont scream, please!!

A tribe called quest was okay I guess
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on May 10, 2020, 09:47:58 AM
Heath didn’t fit on Alien. May I Rest In Peace.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: k-nutz on May 10, 2020, 10:32:18 AM
Heath didn’t fit on Alien. May I Rest In Peace.

I've always wondered why he and Berra always jumped board teams together. They didn't seem to be that close.  Were they a package deal?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 10, 2020, 10:33:28 AM
I can see why people like Dylan. He seem's very humble.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tenterhooks on May 10, 2020, 03:05:00 PM
I'm kinda into where rollerblading is at.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yihDYxto0TA
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ay_dawg on May 10, 2020, 03:31:46 PM
I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: chipped tail on May 10, 2020, 03:51:28 PM
I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.
Nah man, you're not gonna get destroyed for those opinions because nobody gives a flying fuck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 10, 2020, 03:53:11 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
[close]

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
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Don't make it racial dude
[close]

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
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Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
[close]

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
[close]

What a weird comparasion. the fact that  band is older does not mean thats better. Wu is better than Run DMC, but Metallica is not better than Sabbath.
A Tribe made 3 perfect albums in a row. You can listen all the songs without skip tracks. But beastie boys, man. They scream, dude. If you arent Busta, ODB, DMX or KRS One, dont scream, please!!

i'm definitely not going to knock tribe, they are amazing and still play their albums all the time but beasties did a lot more than just chill hip hop, they were more diverse, part of the origins of rap and were active a lot longer. some of their stuff didn't age as well as others but i think it's pretty close minded to try and dismiss them as anything less than a great band which had huge impact.

that said their early songs have been some of me and my kids first music that we shared which was pretty amazing, getting to revisit all that silly shit from my childhood with my kids at the same age.

I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.

i agree with dill, neen. i don't get the beatles hate. a lot of people love to hate the beatles and i don't really get why. they have so many good songs. this will always be one of my favorite songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtzkaL2t_Y

they could have very easily just been another early rock back that faded into obscurity but went on to do all kinds of crazy diverse music from a group of really talented folks. i can get not feeling their vibe but like with the beasties i can't imagine not appreciating their impact, diversity and craft.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 10, 2020, 04:05:14 PM
I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.

Youre right about Beatles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 10, 2020, 04:14:25 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
[close]

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
[close]

Don't make it racial dude
[close]

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
[close]

Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
[close]

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
[close]

What a weird comparasion. the fact that  band is older does not mean thats better. Wu is better than Run DMC, but Metallica is not better than Sabbath.
A Tribe made 3 perfect albums in a row. You can listen all the songs without skip tracks. But beastie boys, man. They scream, dude. If you arent Busta, ODB, DMX or KRS One, dont scream, please!!
[close]

i'm definitely not going to knock tribe, they are amazing and still play their albums all the time but beasties did a lot more than just chill hip hop, they were more diverse, part of the origins of rap and were active a lot longer. some of their stuff didn't age as well as others but i think it's pretty close minded to try and dismiss them as anything less than a great band which had huge impact.

that said their early songs have been some of me and my kids first music that we shared which was pretty amazing, getting to revisit all that silly shit from my childhood with my kids at the same age.

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I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.
[close]

i agree with dill, neen. i don't get the beatles hate. a lot of people love to hate the beatles and i don't really get why. they have so many good songs. this will always be one of my favorite songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtzkaL2t_Y

they could have very easily just been another early rock back that faded into obscurity but went on to do all kinds of crazy diverse music from a group of really talented folks. i can get not feeling their vibe but like with the beasties i can't imagine not appreciating their impact, diversity and craft.

Punk Rock and Heavy Metal shit has nothing to do with hip hop.  Some colabs for money, but it doesnt work well. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 10, 2020, 04:53:50 PM
“Never trust anybody that says they don’t like the Beatles. If they say they don’t like the Beatles, that’s how you know they are a fucking idiot.” -Buzz Osborne
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 10, 2020, 04:54:51 PM
Charmander > Squirtle
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 10, 2020, 05:22:30 PM
Led Zeppelin sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 10, 2020, 05:31:42 PM
Led Zeppelin sucks

I would almost agree but their bass player is too good
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on May 10, 2020, 06:16:40 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
[close]

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
[close]

Don't make it racial dude
[close]

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
[close]

Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
[close]

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
Ummm that’s a goddamned lie and you shut your hole......

I have to ask was that question serious? If so either your an idiot or a genius depending on how you favor bands mentioned.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on May 10, 2020, 06:21:28 PM
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I thought the Beastie Boys doc sucked. And they were the soundtrack to my skatelife 85-95.
[close]

I’m a fan, but objectively they are not great musicians and the only flow they managed to make work was ‘Ch-Check it Out’, where they finally found an off-kilter cadence that tied up their amateurish rhyming with Jr High school humor, and faux-old school beats and made it work perfectly, and sound like something of their own.

Everything else has parts of good songs. Some have great beats ahead of their time (Paul’s Boutique and Check your head), some have good rhyming (but usually mitigated by nasally high voices) but mostly they sound second-rate at everything they did.

That amateurish approach was endearing, but not anything near the skill and quality that came from all other areas of rap.
[close]

There's good rhymes on basically every album from Paul's Boutique to Hello Nasty, mainly in the Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication era. Specifically MCA had solid flow a lot of times. I would definitely not call it amateurish, just their own thing. Honestly for the late 80's and early 90's they were kinda on point - unless we're talking Tribe, De La Soul, or Public Enemy or something the rapping was probably kinda trash. We still had like LL Cool J type shit and Run DMC. This was a few years before Nas, Biggie, and Wu revolutionized shit. Fucking A the Beastie Boys had more solid flow than most of the guys in NWA.
[close]

Have you ever considered different ways to listen to music other than the radio?? you know about cd's and mixtapes-demos I assume?  The late 80's to early 90's is the highest point in history for this genre of music, from NYC to the south all the way to the west. There's more to rap than a highschool mixtape made out of the same 11 songs everyone has heard. Forget about "revolution", its called Progression.
[close]

This, Nas style of rhymes already was made by Rakim and Kool G Rap in late 80s.
Beastie boys is overrated and white privilege. How many black groups was better and  hadnt the same recognition. Tribe, de la soul and the roots are better but underrated bands.
[close]

Don't make it racial dude
[close]

His Beastie Boys comment is very ignorant.
[close]

Whoaaa... Im lying, mtf? A Tribe is far better than Beastie Boys. But they are so low key.


RIP Phife Dawg.
[close]

Isn’t this like saying Metallica is better than sabbath? Beasties were touring with run DMc before tribe was even a thing.
[close]

What a weird comparasion. the fact that  band is older does not mean thats better. Wu is better than Run DMC, but Metallica is not better than Sabbath.
A Tribe made 3 perfect albums in a row. You can listen all the songs without skip tracks. But beastie boys, man. They scream, dude. If you arent Busta, ODB, DMX or KRS One, dont scream, please!!
[close]

i'm definitely not going to knock tribe, they are amazing and still play their albums all the time but beasties did a lot more than just chill hip hop, they were more diverse, part of the origins of rap and were active a lot longer. some of their stuff didn't age as well as others but i think it's pretty close minded to try and dismiss them as anything less than a great band which had huge impact.

that said their early songs have been some of me and my kids first music that we shared which was pretty amazing, getting to revisit all that silly shit from my childhood with my kids at the same age.

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I'm probably gonna get destroyed for this, but(t) fuck it.

- I don't care for Mark Suciu, i think he has an average style, skates slow and doesn't hold his grinds.
- I actually like Dill as well, he may have fried his brain from drugs, but he's entertaining to listen to.
- Neen Williams is ok with me, i like his skating and doing pretty well for himself staying healthy.
- Beagle is awful filmer with terrible angles.
- Non skate related, i think the Beatles are the most overrated band, and i can't stand them. I think rock music still would have existed without them, i get tired of people saying they defined music.
[close]

i agree with dill, neen. i don't get the beatles hate. a lot of people love to hate the beatles and i don't really get why. they have so many good songs. this will always be one of my favorite songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtzkaL2t_Y

they could have very easily just been another early rock back that faded into obscurity but went on to do all kinds of crazy diverse music from a group of really talented folks. i can get not feeling their vibe but like with the beasties i can't imagine not appreciating their impact, diversity and craft.
[close]

Punk Rock and Heavy Metal shit has nothing to do with hip hop.  Some colabs for money, but it doesnt work well.
Ahemmmmm Stiza with Kanye West,
https://youtu.be/ZZilelFwl1M
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 10, 2020, 06:28:43 PM
Roxy Music sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 10, 2020, 06:59:40 PM
Led Zeppelin sucks

I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 10, 2020, 07:01:08 PM
Roxy Music sucks

Supremely awful opinion that deserves ridicule.

The debut record is easily one of the greatest records  of the first half of the 70’s decade.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 03:02:52 AM
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Supremely awful opinion that deserves ridicule.

The debut record is easily one of the greatest records  of the first half of the 70’s decade.

Rolling Stones are garbage
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 11, 2020, 03:33:23 AM
Rolling Stones are garbage

Led Zeppelin sucks

These. Paint it Black is their one good song and Zeppelin were biters who habitually settled famous songs out of court.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 03:35:11 AM
agreed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 11, 2020, 04:56:02 AM
Can you edgelord fucks tell me what your favorite music is so I can crap on it too?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 11, 2020, 04:58:21 AM
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Led Zeppelin sucks
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.

So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: boogs on May 11, 2020, 06:00:55 AM
Can you edgelord fucks tell me what your favorite music is so I can crap on it too?
amapiano
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 11, 2020, 06:22:29 AM
Can you edgelord fucks tell me what your favorite music is so I can crap on it too?

Led Zep is trash.

Crap away

https://youtu.be/jjayXQHFRt8
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 11, 2020, 06:29:35 AM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?

No, authenticity you fucking goober.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 06:30:17 AM
*headbangs furiously*
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 11, 2020, 07:46:46 AM
Can you edgelord fucks tell me what your favorite music is so I can crap on it too?
YOU WANNA LISTEN TO SOME PAPER KITES AND HUNT MUSHROOMS!!!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3qQXm8d-FKwTtj7UpfZMnjFYvkT-7qL
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 11, 2020, 08:53:13 AM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.

So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 11, 2020, 10:18:54 AM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz

You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: bugtown on May 11, 2020, 10:33:03 AM
wallies are just street flyouts
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GAY on May 11, 2020, 10:47:14 AM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.

If I time it right I shoot my load right when they strum so hard.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LiveFromTheCreek on May 11, 2020, 12:12:50 PM
wallies are just street flyouts

(https://mat3e.github.io/brains/img/3.jpg)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 11, 2020, 12:27:30 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.

Nah. I like the Who and Led Zeppelin.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 11, 2020, 01:03:13 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.
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Nah. I like the Who and Led Zeppelin.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them

I don’t dislike Led Zeppelin’s body of work. I feel like it’s pretty unimpeachable, my issue is more my own in how I’ve always viewed them. Each member is monstrous at their respective instrument, and John Bonham played the drums more emotive than anyone of his era.

The Who I just feel like doesn’t offer much beyond their singles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on May 11, 2020, 01:07:04 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.
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Nah. I like the Who and Led Zeppelin.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them
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I don’t dislike Led Zeppelin’s body of work. I feel like it’s pretty unimpeachable, my issue is more my own in how I’ve always viewed them. Each member is monstrous at their respective instrument, and John Bonham played the drums more emotive than anyone of his era.

The Who I just feel like doesn’t offer much beyond their singles.

Quadrophenia
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 11, 2020, 01:41:21 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.
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Nah. I like the Who and Led Zeppelin.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them
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I don’t dislike Led Zeppelin’s body of work. I feel like it’s pretty unimpeachable, my issue is more my own in how I’ve always viewed them. Each member is monstrous at their respective instrument, and John Bonham played the drums more emotive than anyone of his era.

The Who I just feel like doesn’t offer much beyond their singles.
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Quadrophenia

I counter this argument with the prior turd that is Tommy.

“Boris the Spider” makes me irrationally angry.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 11, 2020, 02:08:33 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
You talking to me edgelord?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on May 11, 2020, 02:10:18 PM
wallies are just street flyouts

I wanna say this is a bad take but it made me laugh out loud so you alright
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 11, 2020, 02:27:25 PM
I like the Beatles fine, so don’t come at me, but I’d rather listen to Odessey & Oracle by the Zombies over anything the Beatles did
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on May 11, 2020, 04:37:53 PM
Unpopular opinion: I like the The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Who, The Zombies, and even though I’d never make any effort to listen to them (and would never have to make any effort to because they’ve been force fed down my throat for 40 years by Classic Rock radio) will admit that Led Zeppelin has some good songs (and amazing riffs).

Raymond Douglas Davies for president.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on May 11, 2020, 04:47:19 PM
wallies are just street flyouts
Wall rides are just street kickturns
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: covid-19 on May 11, 2020, 04:56:23 PM
wallies are just street flyouts
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 11, 2020, 04:57:59 PM
Transition skating gets boring to watch really quickly
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on May 11, 2020, 05:21:04 PM
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I always get an icky record industry pre-fab vibe from Led Zeppelin. However, Anytime I have listened to the records I realize my preconceived notion is just that of a snooty contrarian.

You just won’t hear me singing their praises aloud.

The Who however is straight garbage. The Stones wanted so much to be anything other than British, and I found their fascination in emulating American Blues tiresome. I do like them, but they exist as a stylistic doppelgänger of their black influences.

The Beatles covered so much ground sonically that it’s almost foolish to write them off entirely.

To me the Kinks were #1, with the Beatles a close second. The Kinks were so entirely authentic in the way in which they exude “Britishness”. It never felt like they wanted to be anything other than what they are, and the body of work in my opinion deserves its place amongst the conventional conversation.
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So the most important thing for you is ‘Britishness’? What kind of NF crap is that?
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No, authenticity you fucking goober.
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So go listen to some guy sitting on a stool strumming acoustic folk, you putz
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You’re giving off strong “jerks off to Kings of Leon” vibes rightnow.
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Nah. I like the Who and Led Zeppelin.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them
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I don’t dislike Led Zeppelin’s body of work. I feel like it’s pretty unimpeachable, my issue is more my own in how I’ve always viewed them. Each member is monstrous at their respective instrument, and John Bonham played the drums more emotive than anyone of his era.

The Who I just feel like doesn’t offer much beyond their singles.
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Quadrophenia

That's the shit right there. Great film too. The who were awesome.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 11, 2020, 05:40:30 PM
Not entirely sure how unpopular this is but:
(https://i.postimg.cc/sgyCnM0n/kader-deck.png)
Note the Kader deck in the background.

I’ll give you credit for liking the Kinks, most people completely overlook them
The Pretty Things are better.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on May 11, 2020, 06:03:47 PM
Trunks is the best DBZ character

which one doe
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 06:06:07 PM
super saijin with sword or gotenks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 06:06:21 PM
fuck wrong account
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on May 11, 2020, 06:07:28 PM
right answer is Future Trunks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NBD4ABD on May 11, 2020, 06:39:57 PM
fuck wrong account
This is Cheetah
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 06:51:30 PM
nah im nowhere near cheetahs level of advanced autism
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mew on May 11, 2020, 06:52:17 PM
right answer is Future Trunks

bingo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: georgethecat on May 11, 2020, 06:56:37 PM
Transition skating gets boring to watch really quickly

Watch it less quickly
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kanye Omari West on May 11, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Louie Lopez is good but nowhere near worth the amount of ball sucking he gets from the skate world.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on May 11, 2020, 07:37:09 PM
Transition skating gets boring to watch really quickly
I generally feel this way about watching anyone skate a miniramp, unless you're gonna do a flip trick above the coping.  Most don't.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on May 11, 2020, 07:54:34 PM
Some of Ishod’s kits are ridiculous and y’all would probably clown on anyone else for wearing them. I say this as a huge fan. 
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Post by: Saint Coke on May 11, 2020, 07:55:25 PM
Louie Lopez is good but nowhere near worth the amount of ball sucking he gets from the skate world.
what skater does deserve ball sucking?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on May 11, 2020, 07:58:19 PM
Some of Ishod’s kits are ridiculous and y’all would probably clown on anyone else for wearing them. I say this as a huge fan.

We would. Ishod has achieved a level of greatness on a skateboard where he can wear whatever he wants. Most haven’t.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on May 11, 2020, 08:01:41 PM
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Some of Ishod’s kits are ridiculous and y’all would probably clown on anyone else for wearing them. I say this as a huge fan.
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We would. Ishod has achieved a level of greatness on a skateboard where he can wear whatever he wants. Most haven’t.
Lucas Puig and Tom Penny also have this card.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on May 11, 2020, 08:35:50 PM
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fuck wrong account
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This is Cheetah
it’s frosted pancake
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Kanye Omari West on May 11, 2020, 10:09:14 PM
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Louie Lopez is good but nowhere near worth the amount of ball sucking he gets from the skate world.
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what skater does deserve ball sucking?

It's not the matter on if ball sucking. It's a matter of how much. Big diff.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on May 11, 2020, 10:31:41 PM
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Louie Lopez is good but nowhere near worth the amount of ball sucking he gets from the skate world.
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what skater does deserve ball sucking?
me
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 12, 2020, 07:37:36 AM
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Louie Lopez is good but nowhere near worth the amount of ball sucking he gets from the skate world.
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what skater does deserve ball sucking?

anyone who gets called robotic
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 12, 2020, 08:32:07 AM
biological females are generally basic as hell and fucking stupid.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 12, 2020, 08:34:15 AM
biological females are generally basic as hell and fucking stupid.

Man shut the fuck up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 12, 2020, 08:35:11 AM
just stating an extremely unpopular opinion. Also don't call me man.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 12, 2020, 09:37:05 AM
I think graffiti in bowls is really stupid. In fact, most "graffiti" at skateparks sucks. I think "graffiti artists" should all be drawn and quartered if their identities are revealed.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 12, 2020, 09:57:45 AM
themed mini ramps are cool.
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Post by: WobbleHeadBob on May 12, 2020, 10:38:18 AM
I think graffiti in bowls is really stupid. In fact, most "graffiti" at skateparks sucks. I think "graffiti artists" should all be drawn and quartered if their identities are revealed.

id say a solid 95% of all graffiti is dogshit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DarkPools on May 12, 2020, 12:04:50 PM
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Alex Olson is a cornball and is the personification of gentrification in Brooklyn.
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This is the unpopular opinions thread.

Chris Joslin's skating isn't horrible

THIS. Agree on both counts by Fakie, here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rosemaryBB on May 12, 2020, 12:09:42 PM
Transition skating gets boring to watch really quickly

True except for Oski.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DarkPools on May 12, 2020, 01:34:30 PM
I still get Danny Brady, Dane Brady, and Dane Barker confused in my head
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DarkPools on May 12, 2020, 01:39:40 PM
Pretty Sweet is one of the better full lengths to have come out during the '10s decade. Also, MikeMo had a great part in that, not sure why people don't like it. His song was good, too.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 12, 2020, 02:08:32 PM
I highly enjoy the works of Nicholas Cage 🤷🏻‍♂️
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 12, 2020, 03:23:25 PM
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I highly enjoy the works of Nicholas Cage 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Just watched Bad Lieutenant yesterday and he plays a cop going totally off the rails. Not a fan of his at all and it was a great performance.

Mandy was pretty good too and that h.p Lovecraft adaptation he did was dope too. Both great to watch on mushrooms
Oh and yeah bad lieutenant was awesome I agree
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on May 12, 2020, 03:43:43 PM
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Some of Ishod’s kits are ridiculous and y’all would probably clown on anyone else for wearing them. I say this as a huge fan.
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We would. Ishod has achieved a level of greatness on a skateboard where he can wear whatever he wants. Most haven’t.
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Lucas Puig and Tom Penny also have this card.

difference here, lucas puig's clothes look good and tom penny looks stuck in 2005
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Pete on May 12, 2020, 03:47:10 PM
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I think graffiti in bowls is really stupid. In fact, most "graffiti" at skateparks sucks. I think "graffiti artists" should all be drawn and quartered if their identities are revealed.
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id say a solid 95% of all graffiti is dogshit
this

free max b
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on May 12, 2020, 04:49:21 PM
grimple stix does nothing for me. love frank tho.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 12, 2020, 04:51:21 PM
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True except for Oski.
When his nike shoe came out I think they built a ramp for it and I watched a video of him skating it and it was awesome. Watched it over and over like 3 times.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: sphincterparty on May 13, 2020, 08:21:24 AM
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I highly enjoy the works of Nicholas Cage 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Just watched Bad Lieutenant yesterday and he plays a cop going totally off the rails. Not a fan of his at all and it was a great performance.
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Mandy was pretty good too and that h.p Lovecraft adaptation he did was dope too. Both great to watch on mushrooms
Oh and yeah bad lieutenant was awesome I agree

If you watch the og version with Keitel I think you would disagree with that statement.

That being said Cage is a great actor. Adaptation, Raising Arizona and Leaving Las Vegas--all great performances.


Sebo Walker hate is a little OD. Trick selection isn't the best but I don't think his skating is dog shit like everyone seems to preach about on here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SAH ALL DAY on May 13, 2020, 08:28:14 AM
Even if a thread is wack, that copy and past an image 10k times (however you do that) is even worse than the dorky thread.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 13, 2020, 08:32:02 AM
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I highly enjoy the works of Nicholas Cage 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Just watched Bad Lieutenant yesterday and he plays a cop going totally off the rails. Not a fan of his at all and it was a great performance.
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Mandy was pretty good too and that h.p Lovecraft adaptation he did was dope too. Both great to watch on mushrooms
Oh and yeah bad lieutenant was awesome I agree
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If you watch the og version with Keitel I think you would disagree with that statement.

That being said Cage is a great actor. Adaptation, Raising Arizona and Leaving Las Vegas--all great performances.


Sebo Walker hate is a little OD. Trick selection isn't the best but I don't think his skating is dog shit like everyone seems to preach about on here.


Man dude I love Keitel and have been wanting to see the original but unfortunately I don't have access to it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 13, 2020, 09:17:29 AM
Snoop Dog's music is ass.
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Post by: rosemaryBB on May 13, 2020, 01:42:42 PM
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I highly enjoy the works of Nicholas Cage 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Yeah there are so many good Nick Cage movies, dunno why people rag on him - feel like it's just cause he's so idiosyncratic

Adaptation, Raising Arizona, Leaving Las Vegas, Con-Air, Face-Off, Wild at Heart, Bad Lieutenant, The Rock, Gone in 60 Seconds, Matchstick Men, I haven't even seen Mandy or Color out of Space but I've heard they're at least solid

Even the shitty action movies (gone in 60, face off) or run of the mill indy movies (matchstick men) he's in he makes them into pretty solid flicks with his presence alone

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 13, 2020, 02:14:11 PM
Ps4/xbox one era has had more disappointing AAA games than any generation prior. If it wasnt for Nintendo Switch this generation would've been pretty weak.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on May 13, 2020, 03:08:38 PM
Ps4/xbox one era has had more disappointing AAA games than any generation prior. If it wasnt for Nintendo Switch this generation would've been pretty weak.

Microsoft blew it this generation. Xbone is literally just ports and multiplat shit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 14, 2020, 05:35:30 AM
Alien Workshop team was random and confuse.

Berra, Kalis, Dylan, Dirdek. Crazy!!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 14, 2020, 06:21:15 PM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Craig Lutzka on May 14, 2020, 06:34:29 PM
In N Out’s fries suck even if they’re animal style. Craig likes crinkles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 10:20:57 PM
In N Out’s fries suck even if they’re animal style. Craig likes crinkles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on May 14, 2020, 11:06:09 PM
I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory

I agree that people go overboard with that shit but you gotta appreciate Kyle Walker's kinked rail grind.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:07:28 PM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:07:43 PM
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New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:08:04 PM
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New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:08:27 PM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:08:47 PM
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New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on May 14, 2020, 11:19:16 PM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:21:34 PM
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New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Post by: Davethedavedave on May 14, 2020, 11:22:15 PM
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New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on May 14, 2020, 11:34:47 PM
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I’m kinda over multi kink rail 5050s... feel like skating is reaching rollerblade territory
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I agree that people go overboard with that shit but you gotta appreciate Kyle Walker's kinked rail grind.

Cole Wilson fucked the kink game up. Some people are finally catching up but it's too late.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on May 15, 2020, 04:09:21 AM
Alexis ollied into a frontside grind and rode away backside.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on May 15, 2020, 04:41:32 AM
Erik Ellington was better with Zero camp
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Leyzee Emcea on May 15, 2020, 06:23:43 AM
Snoop Dog's music is has been ass since like 2005 or so.


A bunch of guys on their board roasting anyone unknown to them at a spot is as jock as it gets.


This mid 20s kindergarten revival mentality (3rd grade aesthetics, music from middle school etc.)  is the best and the worst. Mostly the latter.  Mango is untouchable though.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 15, 2020, 07:02:56 AM
San Francisco is trash. And I'm a native.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on May 15, 2020, 07:10:21 AM
Most of these are too safe.

Daewon has been doing exclusively corny goofball shit for years now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on May 15, 2020, 07:12:30 AM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash

This might be the most popular opinion yet on this thread.  All of us who live here know this. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: stephop on May 15, 2020, 07:15:57 AM
Although I actually love Biggie he's the most overrated rapper of all time with a catalog way to small to be considered 🐐 or anything like that. On top of that life after death was average. Very high highs sprinkled with alot of average shit was his short lived career.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 15, 2020, 07:44:49 AM
Although I actually love Biggie he's the most overrated rapper of all time with a catalog way to small to be considered 🐐 or anything like that. On top of that life after death was average. Very high highs sprinkled with alot of average shit was his short lived career.

What you know about flow? Big Pappa is a revolutionary.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 15, 2020, 09:39:25 AM
In N Out’s fries suck even if they’re animal style. Craig likes crinkles.


How do you feel about chick fil a fries though?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jakeumms on May 15, 2020, 11:14:09 AM
Although I actually love Biggie he's the most overrated rapper of all time with a catalog way to small to be considered 🐐 or anything like that. On top of that life after death was average. Very high highs sprinkled with alot of average shit was his short lived career.
Are you counting the Junior Mafia records and the first Lil Kim record? Also, the same could be said for Kurt Cobain too but you wouldn't hear me doing it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 15, 2020, 11:29:04 AM
Most of these are too safe.

Daewon has been doing exclusively corny goofball shit for years now.

Daewon's novelty skating and gimmicks are offset by the fact he's extremely good. All that random creative stuff is mindblowing the first time I see it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on May 15, 2020, 11:46:16 AM
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Most of these are too safe.

Daewon has been doing exclusively corny goofball shit for years now.
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Daewon's novelty skating and gimmicks are offset by the fact he's extremely good. All that random creative stuff is mindblowing the first time I see it

No one thinks he isn't good, but it is Richie Jackson level gimmicky.  Also kind of a mini ramp champ.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 15, 2020, 11:50:08 AM
it is not blondeys fault to come from money. we are all slaves of our cicumstances.
what is he supposed to do? fold his business, focus his board and go to some university or start some handmedown job at some shitty consultingfirm?

same goes for people using being from the hood as some kind of privilege to talk down everyone that had it easyer.

life should be about trying to be as chill as possible while getting as many experiences and impressions as possible.
not about how big of a struggle it was or not. And not about who is the hardest mofo around.

I cant relate to the hoods tho. but i grew up pretty poor
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Yoda on May 15, 2020, 01:07:35 PM
Ball sucking, I deserve.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 15, 2020, 01:59:07 PM
The Eric Andre Show is not funny
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Craig Lutzka on May 15, 2020, 02:40:57 PM
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In N Out’s fries suck even if they’re animal style. Craig likes crinkles.
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How do you feel about chick fil a fries though?
I like them, although imo they used to be cooked better.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 15, 2020, 03:10:40 PM
I see no problem with polygamy
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 15, 2020, 03:50:22 PM
The Eric Andre Show is not funny

random = funny to younger people
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on May 15, 2020, 04:45:07 PM
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Although I actually love Biggie he's the most overrated rapper of all time with a catalog way to small to be considered 🐐 or anything like that. On top of that life after death was average. Very high highs sprinkled with alot of average shit was his short lived career.
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Are you counting the Junior Mafia records and the first Lil Kim record? Also, the same could be said for Kurt Cobain too but you wouldn't hear me doing it.
Usually, people with great yet short careers in any medium wind up with GOAT mentions since there's less material to scrutinize.
Also, it's not a bad thing, but men's and women's skating is damn near two separate entities.  Kind of like the NBA/WNBA.  It's basically the same thing, just at a slower pace and slightly less technical.  It would be easier if everyone viewed it as such.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on May 15, 2020, 05:13:07 PM
Sha boy Eric Andre is not funny
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Post by: formula420 on May 15, 2020, 05:39:24 PM
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The Eric Andre Show is not funny
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random = funny to younger people

In the current landscape of mass media consumption, there is something to be said about being able to subvert expectations. Lots of bits are not really funny but there is some fucking gold in that show. Like when he had the body double repeating everything the guest said
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirty Douggie on May 16, 2020, 01:46:06 AM
I like Element.

Not the Nyah part, not the mall-surf-skate vibe.

But I like their team (Tim Tim, Westgate, Levi, Barley...), I like the respect nature vibe, they have some good looking clothes (some atrocious too) and I thought the collab with National Geographic was pretty cool (and I never paid attention to collabs  before). Also, I always loved the euro team videos... And I wish I could go to their skate camp in the woods.

Yeah... i know deep down they’re shit.
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Post by: Dr-Feelgood on May 16, 2020, 02:14:36 AM
I like Element.

Not the Nyah part, not the mall-surf-skate vibe.

But I like their team (Tim Tim, Westgate, Levi, Barley...), I like the respect nature vibe, they have some good looking clothes (some atrocious too) and I thought the collab with National Geographic was pretty cool (and I never paid attention to collabs  before). Also, I always loved the euro team videos... And I wish I could go to their skate camp in the woods.

Yeah... i know deep down they’re shit.

it takes a man to admit that dirty doug. Im down with some of the element team....or at least i was, i dont even know who skates for them anyway
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on May 16, 2020, 02:16:19 AM
New York, New Jersey, Philly and DC are all trash

How so ? Non American here.

I've enjoyed them all when I visited bar New Jersey.

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Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 16, 2020, 04:19:27 AM
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How so ? Non American here.

I've enjoyed them all when I visited bar New Jersey.

You didn't visit New Jersey, or you didn't like New Jersey when you visited?

The did invent the Jersey Barrier, after all. Although maybe they come from the Bailiwick of Jersey. The french have contributed nothing to skateboarding, so I doubt it. Tom Penny gets a pass, though.
 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 16, 2020, 11:28:06 PM
Deadpool wasn't funny at all, the whole series is for neckbeards. Shit is embarrassing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: tom on May 17, 2020, 12:12:37 AM
If skating street in shorts is wrong then I don’t want to be right
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Solid bowlcut on May 17, 2020, 12:46:17 AM
Deadpool wasn't funny at all, the whole series is for neckbeards. Shit is embarrassing.
Thank you.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 17, 2020, 02:45:31 AM
Slap has overused the word kook to the point it no longer means anything
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: NE SEctor on May 17, 2020, 07:00:15 AM
Slap has overused the word kook to the point it not longer means anything

You know who calls people kooks? Kooks. Kook.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 17, 2020, 07:23:47 AM
Some things are inherently kooky in my opinion but labeling someone an outright kook because of one thing or another doesn't really make sense. kookery has to be earned
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Allen. on May 17, 2020, 07:27:31 AM
The Eric Andre Show is not funny
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 17, 2020, 04:58:55 PM
Boys of Summer was a cringefest.

None of the food from Tyshawn's restaurant looks good.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacenoid on May 17, 2020, 05:09:15 PM
Although I actually love Biggie he's the most overrated rapper of all time with a catalog way to small to be considered 🐐 or anything like that. On top of that life after death was average. Very high highs sprinkled with alot of average shit was his short lived career.

I said Jay-Z was better than Biggie once and people got upset
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on May 17, 2020, 08:56:01 PM
ODB solo stuff sucked, great as a character with WuTang but as a solo artist not so much.
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Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 17, 2020, 08:56:47 PM
Boys of Summer was a cringefest.

None of the food from Tyshawn's restaurant looks good.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 17, 2020, 11:58:58 PM
Death Grips and their fans are lame as shit
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Post by: NE SEctor on May 18, 2020, 05:30:25 AM
Death Grips and their fans are lame as shit
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Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on May 18, 2020, 07:12:14 AM
90% of small brands have garbage art direction and shouldn't be taking up space. Unless you're doing something interesting that isn't out there or making stuff reflective of your scene or community, you can probably stop and nobody would be too heartbroken about it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 18, 2020, 07:12:34 AM
ODB solo stuff sucked, great as a character with WuTang but as a solo artist not so much.

You know nothing about rap, man. His solo work just have one of the bigger hits of the whole Wu tang discography: Shimmy ya.
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Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 18, 2020, 09:23:26 AM
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You know nothing about rap, man. His solo work just have one of the bigger hits of the whole Wu tang discography: Shimmy ya.

Yup he's had some pretty successful singles and features: Got your money, Shimmy Ya, Ghetto Superstar, Whoo hah remix.

His first album lacked range but his second album 'Nigga Please' belongs in the Smithsonian. It's batshit insane but worth a listen because he basically does a bunch of coke while explaining how fame makes you racist.
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Post by: Swithflip on May 18, 2020, 10:09:44 AM
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You know nothing about rap, man. His solo work just have one of the bigger hits of the whole Wu tang discography: Shimmy ya.
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Yup he's had some pretty successful singles and features: Got your money, Shimmy Ya, Ghetto Superstar, Whoo hah remix.

His first album lacked range but his second album 'Nigga Please' belongs in the Smithsonian. It's batshit insane but worth a listen because he basically does a bunch of coke while explaining how fame makes you racist.

In late 90s, when Baby Cmon played, people went crazy at clubs and shows. Brooklin Zoo omg.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coffee on May 18, 2020, 10:54:27 AM
If skating street in shorts is wrong then I don’t want to be right

I hear you. When it’s 90+ and 90% humidity in the Midwest fuck wearing pants. My shins and ankles suffer for sure though.
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Post by: elbarto on May 18, 2020, 12:14:35 PM
Death Grips and their fans are lame as shit

I agree with this hard although Trash Talk is dope as fuck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 18, 2020, 02:48:05 PM
i dont get dunks.

to me they dont look comfortable to skate at all, are weirdly puffy, the colourways are childish and look what some middleschooler would wear. or if there would be a bully in stranger things.

the smooth leather must be horrible to skate. every shoe with smooth leather i ever had sucked for flicking.
the sole looks weirdly hard aswell. the laces look off.
They look to me like adio shoes. just done by nike.

Somehow the wole shoe screams obnoxious
i get "look at me i smoke weed all day" when seeing dunks in the wild.


i get the cultural importance and heritage. but yeah, nope
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Post by: GAY on May 18, 2020, 02:50:04 PM
i dont get dunks.

to me they dont look comfortable to skate at all, are weirdly puffy, the colourways are childish and look what some middleschooler would wear. or if there would be a bully in stranger things.

the smooth leather must be horrible to skate. every shoe with smooth leather i ever had sucked for flicking.
the sole looks weirdly hard aswell. the laces look off.
They look to me like adio shoes. just done by nike.

Somehow the wole shoe screams obnoxious
i get "look at me i smoke weed all day" when seeing dunks in the wild.


i get the cultural importance and heritage. but yeah, nope
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Post by: ChuckRamone on May 18, 2020, 02:55:07 PM
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i dont get dunks.

to me they dont look comfortable to skate at all, are weirdly puffy, the colourways are childish and look what some middleschooler would wear. or if there would be a bully in stranger things.

the smooth leather must be horrible to skate. every shoe with smooth leather i ever had sucked for flicking.
the sole looks weirdly hard aswell. the laces look off.
They look to me like adio shoes. just done by nike.

Somehow the wole shoe screams obnoxious
i get "look at me i smoke weed all day" when seeing dunks in the wild.


i get the cultural importance and heritage. but yeah, nope
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: friendly dave on May 18, 2020, 04:00:03 PM
I've never really been a fan of Spanky's skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 18, 2020, 04:10:47 PM
have you.... watched any of spankys skating?

his most recent clip in the crazy instaclip thread is textbook skateboarding I really don't see how anyone could hate on that
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 18, 2020, 04:15:15 PM
i dont get dunks.

to me they dont look comfortable to skate at all, are weirdly puffy, the colourways are childish and look what some middleschooler would wear. or if there would be a bully in stranger things.

the smooth leather must be horrible to skate. every shoe with smooth leather i ever had sucked for flicking.
the sole looks weirdly hard aswell. the laces look off.
They look to me like adio shoes. just done by nike.

Somehow the wole shoe screams obnoxious
i get "look at me i smoke weed all day" when seeing dunks in the wild.


i get the cultural importance and heritage. but yeah, nope

I'm a dunk fan and shared your opinion til i tried them. They just "felt right" can't really explain it any other way.

I think a good skate shoe should give you this mixed feeling of wanting to skate them but also wanting to keep them fresh or double up. Dunks are the only skate shoe on the market that give me that feeling.

Deep down I want the accel og to be the best shoe on the market but it just "doesn't feel quite right".

It's not the hype, its not the branding, it's 100% how I feel putting them on
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Post by: Yoda on May 18, 2020, 09:45:23 PM
Rey, stu[idest fucking character she is.
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Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 19, 2020, 12:11:38 AM
I don't get drunks.
They're hard to understand.

I get the cultural importance and heritage. but yeah, nope
It is pretty pathetic.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TunaNoodle on May 19, 2020, 03:02:31 AM
Rothko is boring, and most people pretending to get some great emotional response from his work are faking it.
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Post by: Ocelot on May 19, 2020, 04:58:35 AM
Rothko is boring, and most people pretending to get some great emotional response from his work are faking it.

have you ever seen his work in person?
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Post by: jgonzalez on May 19, 2020, 08:44:40 AM
Rothko is boring, and most people pretending to get some great emotional response from his work are faking it.

The works are compelling if you consider color theory. Think about Bauhaus writings on color and Josef Alber’s work.  Michel Eugene Chevreul wrote on color. Plenty of Italian painters decades before wrote on color.  Lots of articles and theory on color exist. Consider your reaction to each color, and the reaction achieved without any figurative representation

Then consider the arrangement of the color fields, the weight of each image/artwork due to color choice and composition, the Abstract foreground and background. There is no vanishing point but if you imagine it not existing on a single plane it adds depth. Lighting and presentation is an element also. Scale is important here.

Im not writing this to say he’s the best artist ever or defending his work. Maybe you can derive some satisfaction from his work with this in mind.
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Post by: NBD4ABD on May 19, 2020, 08:47:01 AM
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have you ever seen his work in person?
I have and I agree with tuna noodle.
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Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on May 19, 2020, 09:00:33 AM
Rothko is boring, and most people pretending to get some great emotional response from his work are faking it.
I recommend spending a few minutes in the Rothko Chapel if you ever get the opportunity. I didn't appreciate him until I sat in that room and saw the brush strokes and the labor involved that it clicked for me. I still don't know that I "get it," but I definitely appreciate it now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TunaNoodle on May 19, 2020, 09:32:11 AM
I haven't been to the chapel, but have seen his work in person. I like the work in general, and can appreciate it. All these people claiming to be moved to tears and whatnot, I just don't get it. It doesn't speak to me.

I don't like Basquiat either.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coco Santiagos Kitten on May 19, 2020, 09:41:10 AM
I haven't been to the chapel, but have seen his work in person. I like the work in general, and can appreciate it. All these people claiming to be moved to tears and whatnot, I just don't get it. It doesn't speak to me.

I don't like Basquiat either.
I feel ya. White yuppies like to get into a religious fervor about paintings to seem smart and deep and it's annoying.
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Post by: ziggy on May 19, 2020, 09:44:01 AM
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I haven't been to the chapel, but have seen his work in person. I like the work in general, and can appreciate it. All these people claiming to be moved to tears and whatnot, I just don't get it. It doesn't speak to me.

I don't like Basquiat either.
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I feel ya. White yuppies like to get into a religious fervor about paintings to seem smart and deep and it's annoying.

A bit like saying hoodrats get into a religious fervor about Biggie and Pac and their lives didn’t merit such adoration
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 19, 2020, 12:40:54 PM
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have you ever seen his work in person?
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I have and I agree with tuna noodle.
With the exception of historically/culturally significant pieces in their respective medium, museums are nothing more than institutions for visually scamming rich morons and art charlatans.

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I haven't been to the chapel, but have seen his work in person. I like the work in general, and can appreciate it. All these people claiming to be moved to tears and whatnot, I just don't get it. It doesn't speak to me.

I don't like Basquiat either.
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I feel ya. White yuppies like to get into a religious fervor about paintings to seem smart and deep and it's annoying.
If you hear these people spouting in real life about their artistically-inclined gift of perception and what they claim each painting represents/makes them feel, you'll fall over laughing at their horseshit.

How said scam works - once someone is "disovered", the market value of an artist's "work" is established through proper protocols. Then it's about manufactuing as many shitty pieces of art while maintaining the illusion of scarcity and exclusiveness. I don't care for Banksy in general but Exit Through the Gift Shop does an excellent job at displaying the process, and the importance of the audience needing to be fooled. Be it shitty stencil "street art" or another hack like Rothko, the process is the same. Listen to how the believers talk about brush strokes on a piece of shit canvas with some random lines and a few wonky squares. Rich. Criticism involving common sense when it comes to contemporary art is always loaded, so if you don't agree with their dumb rhetoric, you're instantly labelled as someone who "doesn't get it". It's as hilarious as off-putting and asinine. Contemporary art is for kooked dedicated liars.

Basquiat should've stuck to just writing poetry on the streets, some of his words were actually moving. Then Warhol the hack saw him as dollar signs and turned him into an insufferable hip dood under the false pretense of guidance. Typical in the art world. Any world, really.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 19, 2020, 01:29:14 PM
Over GX unless they put out another banger as heavy as Roll Up. Enough Koston and beer ads, shit is too much.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 19, 2020, 02:09:14 PM
i got so used to hd footage, vx is now hard on my eyes and i dont really enjoy it as much as i used to anymore.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Double Thick Filbert on May 19, 2020, 02:23:50 PM
Rothko and Basquiat are both great painters. They are mainstream names due to the ridiculous prices their work goes for. Because of this, people who don't care, or know shit about modernism often bring their work up, outing themselves as kooks in the process.

Type of people that would link Richie Jackson clips, if they didn't skate. Sick Fucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 19, 2020, 03:04:47 PM
Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 19, 2020, 03:23:07 PM
Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
Memes essentially make children retarted.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on May 19, 2020, 03:32:26 PM
With the exception of Rodrigo TX and Tiago all Brazilian street skaters have the exact same robotic boring style.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 19, 2020, 03:54:00 PM
With the exception of Rodrigo TX and Tiago all Brazilian street skaters have the exact same robotic boring style.

Is that unpopular on SLAP?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 19, 2020, 08:34:13 PM
Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
On point.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 19, 2020, 08:35:56 PM
Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression

Can you elaborate on this? Genuinely interested to hear what you mean by this specifically.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: computerdate on May 19, 2020, 08:48:13 PM
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Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
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Can you elaborate on this? Genuinely interested to hear what you mean by this specifically.

It’s admittedly hard to put into words, but if you’ve ever seen Anthony Fantano videos, you’ll kinda see what I mean. Perhaps I’m exaggerating slightly, but there’s no denying the modern music landscape has changed, and it’s for the worst in my opinion. Everything is reduced to ironic jokes, about “aesthetics”, and about your social media presence. Everything has become nihilistic and insincere and I just find it kind of gross.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 19, 2020, 08:52:01 PM
Slap is a trash website full of wannabes know-it-alls and straight up retards
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 19, 2020, 08:53:54 PM
Skateboarding is doomed and ya'll motherfuckers are directly responsible. Congratulations on ruining the only good thing left on earth.

Shop videos are redundant trash. The Olympics and Street League are all that's left of what was once a lifestyle.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 19, 2020, 08:55:49 PM
money worshiping hipster jock faggots.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shalom Iginla on May 19, 2020, 09:11:40 PM
money worshiping hipster jock faggots.

Woah woah, cool it with the homophobia and the antisemitism, buddy.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 19, 2020, 09:51:34 PM
Imagine spending years carving out a beautiful marble statue, then it being reduced to Instagram likes because Blodney posed next to it with a mesmerizing caption about tomatoes and beans. Even worse for the artist, it could somehow end up as a Crailtap "meme". This is art now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 19, 2020, 09:58:47 PM
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money worshiping hipster jock faggots.
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Woah woah, cool it with the homophobia and the antisemitism, buddy.

Haha that's kinda racist to assume he meant Jews. Unless that's the joke...hmm
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tyson on May 19, 2020, 10:28:36 PM
Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
Ok boomer
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Double Thick Filbert on May 20, 2020, 12:46:59 AM
Imagine spending years carving out a beautiful marble statue, then it being reduced to Instagram likes because Blodney posed next to it with a mesmerizing caption about tomatoes and beans. Even worse for the artist, it could somehow end up as a Crailtap "meme". This is art now.

Yeah man imagine creating art that is still relevant and referred to 500 years after you did it. How horrible for the artist.  :'(
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 20, 2020, 12:51:30 AM
Don't know if they'd want the legacy of their work to be compromised with such perversions. Then again, they might.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on May 20, 2020, 01:57:46 AM
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Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
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Can you elaborate on this? Genuinely interested to hear what you mean by this specifically.
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It’s admittedly hard to put into words, but if you’ve ever seen Anthony Fantano videos, you’ll kinda see what I mean. Perhaps I’m exaggerating slightly, but there’s no denying the modern music landscape has changed, and it’s for the worst in my opinion. Everything is reduced to ironic jokes, about “aesthetics”, and about your social media presence. Everything has become nihilistic and insincere and I just find it kind of gross.


Here are some interesting reads about what you propably mean.

https://ffwd.medium.com/tiktok-is-changing-the-music-industry-bc19a8468b61

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/tik-tok-renegade-no-melody-rap/
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 02:23:17 AM
Music was ruined long before internet meme culture
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 02:38:04 AM
i'd argue music died in 1983 and a few bands kinda held on til like 85-86ish
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on May 20, 2020, 04:39:20 AM
Skateboarding is doomed and ya'll motherfuckers are directly responsible. Congratulations on ruining the only good thing left on earth.

Shop videos are redundant trash. The Olympics and Street League are all that's left of what was once a lifestyle.

Shut up gimp
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: AfricanPendejo on May 20, 2020, 04:39:43 AM
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Skateboarding is doomed and ya'll motherfuckers are directly responsible. Congratulations on ruining the only good thing left on earth.

Shop videos are redundant trash. The Olympics and Street League are all that's left of what was once a lifestyle.
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Shut up gimp
rOAST bEEF suKCs
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 04:42:55 AM
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Skateboarding is doomed and ya'll motherfuckers are directly responsible. Congratulations on ruining the only good thing left on earth.

Shop videos are redundant trash. The Olympics and Street League are all that's left of what was once a lifestyle.
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Shut up gimp

so you agree or disagree?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 20, 2020, 06:21:56 AM
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Internet “Meme culture” has irreparably damaged modern music and pretty much every other form of expression
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Can you elaborate on this? Genuinely interested to hear what you mean by this specifically.
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It’s admittedly hard to put into words, but if you’ve ever seen Anthony Fantano videos, you’ll kinda see what I mean. Perhaps I’m exaggerating slightly, but there’s no denying the modern music landscape has changed, and it’s for the worst in my opinion. Everything is reduced to ironic jokes, about “aesthetics”, and about your social media presence. Everything has become nihilistic and insincere and I just find it kind of gross.
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Here are some interesting reads about what you propably mean.

https://ffwd.medium.com/tiktok-is-changing-the-music-industry-bc19a8468b61

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/tik-tok-renegade-no-melody-rap/


This isn't really anything new, even if the specific fads they're chasing are. There's always been low brow pop artists following trends for appeal, and if today they're specifically trying to make their songs "meme-y" then that's just the latest thing. Unless I'm still not getting the point here. It's an interesting development for sure, but I don't find it very bothersome because I don't think there's ever been a better time in history to be a consumer of music than now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 20, 2020, 09:32:46 AM
i'd argue music died in 1983 and a few bands kinda held on til like 85-86ish


86? That's just ridiculous to say no good music since then.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 09:56:26 AM
I didn't say that. In the what are you listening to thread I post a bunch of stuff that came after 86. Im talking music as a ~primordial force~
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 09:59:25 AM
the rise of videogames and lyricism are what I attribute most to the death of music but there were other factors
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on May 20, 2020, 10:05:43 AM
the rise of videogames and lyricism are what I attribute most to the death of music but there were other factors


???
did you read this before you posted it?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 10:07:40 AM
nah i never do
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 10:08:15 AM
lyricism and music are in a good place now but we had to suffer through kanye to get here
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 20, 2020, 11:05:18 AM
the rise of videogames and lyricism are what I attribute most to the death of music but there were other factors


The rise of lyricism ruined music? What does that even mean?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 20, 2020, 11:35:46 AM
how good is your music going to be when the lyricist insists on the same 4 bar loop for 3/4 of the track
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto Saari on May 20, 2020, 11:38:02 AM
American Dad is the best animated series since the simpsons. Family guy doesn't even come close
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fredgallSOTY on May 20, 2020, 11:45:08 AM
lyricism and music are in a good place now but we had to suffer through kanye to get here
if u suffer through kanye than jesus christ your taste sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on May 20, 2020, 12:38:00 PM
American Dad is the best animated series since the simpsons. Family guy doesn't even come close

Its Ricky and Morty.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 20, 2020, 12:55:41 PM
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if u suffer through kanye than jesus christ your taste sucks

We give a damn about the drama that you do bring
I'm just trying to change the color on your mood ring
Reebok, baby, you need to drop some new things
Have you ever had shoes without shoe strings?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 20, 2020, 12:57:14 PM
fuckin hate doing up my shoe strings
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Reed Richards on May 20, 2020, 03:30:52 PM
Some skate trends/traditions are horseshit.  Those shoestring belts are annoying to deal with and popping the shields off your bearings seems like a ploy to get you to buy more bearings.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on May 20, 2020, 04:46:35 PM
I like yellow starbursts.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fakie nollie on May 20, 2020, 04:47:13 PM
I like yellow starbursts.

Scum of the earth
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on May 20, 2020, 04:54:10 PM
Chinese food is overrated. Indian food is way better. Gotta love a lamb madras with pilau rice and a garlic naan bread.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on May 20, 2020, 05:04:08 PM
Bagpipes sound like shit and should be banned
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on May 20, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
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I like yellow starbursts.
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Scum of the earth

I should have been aborted.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 20, 2020, 05:56:13 PM
Chinese food is overrated. Indian food is way better. Gotta love a lamb madras with pilau rice and a garlic naan bread.

Are you talking about legit Chinese food or Americanized of cheng versions. I love Indian food but there’s a Chinese place near my house with probably a few 100 dishes and it’s really great.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 20, 2020, 06:08:04 PM
Bagpipes sound like shit and should be banned
Bagpipes and accordions are the Shane O'niells of instruments - difficult but unappealing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on May 20, 2020, 07:06:32 PM
Chinese food is overrated. Indian food is way better. Gotta love a lamb madras with pilau rice and a garlic naan bread.

its all about the naan. imma have to get some delivery tonight.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 21, 2020, 07:04:12 AM
how good is your music going to be when the lyricist insists on the same 4 bar loop for 3/4 of the track


So you think repetition is the fault of...lyrics?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dante Bichette on May 21, 2020, 07:11:22 AM
Zach Allen is overhated
Fred Gall is overrated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mog on May 21, 2020, 07:30:29 AM
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So you think repetition is the fault of...lyrics?

do you really want me to start talking about opera
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mog on May 21, 2020, 07:31:29 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEuf9ZSJrdg
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 21, 2020, 12:30:22 PM
The Water Temple wasn't hard
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 21, 2020, 03:26:34 PM
The Water Temple wasn't hard


Kinda agree tbh. It’s tedious, but it’s not THAT bad.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mongoloid on May 21, 2020, 03:32:11 PM
Chinese food is overrated. Indian food is way better. Gotta love a lamb madras with pilau rice and a garlic naan bread.

Authentic regional Chinese cuisines are godly.

Szechuan in particular (all that mala) if you can handle heat is some of the best food on the planet.

I love me Indian too though, and Turkish food.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 21, 2020, 03:53:09 PM
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The Water Temple wasn't hard
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Kinda agree tbh. It’s tedious, but it’s not THAT bad.

Toughest part of that game for me was either crossing the wasteland or the desert archery game. I never threw the controller at the TV but came close a couple times  :)

Bottom of the well and Shadow Temple were the biggest struggle for me. I seem to remember getting stuck in the Fire Temple too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 21, 2020, 03:59:28 PM
The Water Temple wasn't hard

If I remember correctly the controls were a bitch for that temple.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 21, 2020, 04:02:52 PM
bingo only reason that temple was hard is cuz the camera never defaults to show you the location of the key in the middle room and the Song of Time block behind the Longshot chest.

The developers would probably defend themselves by saying the hookshot is the key item for the temple so looking around in all directions should be the key to solving it.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 21, 2020, 04:05:19 PM
Spirit Temple and Shadow Temple were the only good temples because they are the only ones that you needed time travel to beat.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on May 21, 2020, 04:05:55 PM
Swiss bones are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 21, 2020, 04:16:14 PM
Swiss bones are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
What's the difference between swiss and reds?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on May 21, 2020, 04:24:29 PM
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Swiss bones are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
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What's the difference between swiss and reds?

Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 

Reds are stamped out 30 at a time by a Chinese orphan with a tapeworm and cardboard shoes.  And there’s rats.  Lots of rats.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on May 21, 2020, 04:29:47 PM
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Swiss bones are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
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What's the difference between swiss and reds?
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Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 

Reds are stamped out 30 at a time by a Chinese orphan with a tapeworm and cardboard shoes.  And there’s rats.  Lots of rats.
Graphic. So are they built differently? Different materials?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 21, 2020, 05:12:21 PM
Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 
Switzerland and Sweden are different places.

Nylon bearing spacers don't collapse. Ceramic ball bearings don't rust. Some argue Reds, if cleaned regularly, are just as good as the Swiss variety. Most bearings, if meticulously cleaned, are good. But, some are more good than others.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on May 21, 2020, 05:20:38 PM
swiss are machined more precise than reds. higher standards of quality control. if you buy swiss and maintain them, they can last you years while being noticeably faster than reds, too. so it's possible you save money in the long run, if you usually wreck bearings fast. but if you are used to trashing your bearings every 6 months, then the entry price can seem steep.

alternatively you can try reds big balls for a cheaper option, some say they skate almost like swiss 6. got a new set here but need a new set of wheels first to put them in, so i can't report.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on May 21, 2020, 05:34:02 PM
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Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 
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Switzerland and Sweden are different places. .
Haha, fuck.  Indisputable evidence that I’m a moron.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on May 21, 2020, 06:00:10 PM
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Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 
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Switzerland and Sweden are different places. .
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Haha, fuck.  Indisputable evidence that I’m a moron.
You are not alone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 22, 2020, 06:34:55 AM
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Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 
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Switzerland and Sweden are different places. .
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Haha, fuck.  Indisputable evidence that I’m a moron.
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You are not alone.

Yeah when A$AP Rocky had his drama in Sweden I believe Switzerland had to make a post asking fans to stop hate tweeting them.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: victor doom on May 22, 2020, 06:44:05 AM
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Swiss bones are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
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What's the difference between swiss and reds?
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Swiss are made by trained Swedish craftsmen and women who lovingly machine each component by hand under a jeweler’s loupe in a well-appointed workshop high in the Alps. 

Reds are stamped out 30 at a time by a Chinese orphan with a tapeworm and cardboard shoes.  And there’s rats.  Lots of rats.
I'm now envisioning NBC's Dateline doing an expose on Bones bearings with dim lighted confessions with voice altering 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 22, 2020, 08:54:42 AM
Game of thrones was seriously lame. I hate it so much I don't even like anyone who's a fan
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bata on May 22, 2020, 09:05:18 AM
Game of thrones was seriously lame. I hate it so much I don't even like anyone who's a fan

This is another show that got super overhyped and ruined for me with spoilers so I straight up never watched it. I like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and Dungeons and Dragons but GoT sounded really fluffy and more about pointless dialog and dramatics. Might give it a chance now that I know you don't like it that probably means its pretty good.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on May 22, 2020, 10:29:05 AM
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Game of thrones was seriously lame. I hate it so much I don't even like anyone who's a fan
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This is another show that got super overhyped and ruined for me with spoilers so I straight up never watched it. I like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and Dungeons and Dragons but GoT sounded really fluffy and more about pointless dialog and dramatics. Might give it a chance now that I know you don't like it that probably means its pretty good.

I tried. I watched the first 2 seasons and it fucking sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Skart on May 22, 2020, 10:39:53 AM
Bagpipes are overrated.  Yeah, I said it.
Bagpipes sound like shit and should be banned

How fucking dare you both

https://youtu.be/amJ_WLmOKS0

https://youtu.be/1q6upCgqN3c
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Krile on May 22, 2020, 10:42:29 AM
ye bagpipes should be illegal
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Vomit Lust on May 22, 2020, 10:50:11 AM
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Game of thrones was seriously lame. I hate it so much I don't even like anyone who's a fan
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This is another show that got super overhyped and ruined for me with spoilers so I straight up never watched it. I like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and Dungeons and Dragons but GoT sounded really fluffy and more about pointless dialog and dramatics. Might give it a chance now that I know you don't like it that probably means its pretty good.
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I tried. I watched the first 2 seasons and it fucking sucks.

I tried to watch it. Didn’t know what the fuck anybody was talking about and I think tapped out after that one brother/sister fuck scene. There’s a whole internet full of titties. Not worth the time.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SAH ALL DAY on May 22, 2020, 10:57:34 AM
Can you imagine signing up for bag pipe lessons?
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Post by: Spacetravelisboring on May 22, 2020, 11:43:01 AM
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Game of thrones was seriously lame. I hate it so much I don't even like anyone who's a fan
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This is another show that got super overhyped and ruined for me with spoilers so I straight up never watched it. I like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and Dungeons and Dragons but GoT sounded really fluffy and more about pointless dialog and dramatics. Might give it a chance now that I know you don't like it that probably means its pretty good.
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I tried. I watched the first 2 seasons and it fucking sucks.
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I tried to watch it. Didn’t know what the fuck anybody was talking about and I think tapped out after that one brother/sister fuck scene. There’s a whole internet full of titties. Not worth the time.

Exactly dude!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on May 22, 2020, 11:46:12 AM
bagpipes sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on May 22, 2020, 12:14:56 PM
the brooklyn banks spot can't be saved. I'd love for everyone to prove me wrong but I'm betting its wayy too late.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 22, 2020, 01:41:52 PM
Thank you. Game of Thrones is the ultimate neckbeard show - it's for dudes intrigued about incest and snow zombies wearing fedoras.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shalom Iginla on May 22, 2020, 01:50:07 PM
I like bagpipes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on May 24, 2020, 10:26:51 AM
The Office jumped the shark at Pam & Jim's wedding.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SAH ALL DAY on May 24, 2020, 11:15:05 AM
Mindfield started off with bagpipes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dante Bichette on May 24, 2020, 11:22:20 AM
the brooklyn banks spot can't be saved. I'd love for everyone to prove me wrong but I'm betting its wayy too late.

It worked for Tompkins so there is at least some hope.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jgonzalez on May 24, 2020, 01:17:15 PM
Mindfield started off with bagpipes

but they were played by an alien
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 25, 2020, 06:55:41 AM
The Office, Breaking Bad, etc. Anyone who has their emotions tied to characters from T.V. and dive feverishly into conversations about them/the show in real life are not right in the head. It's like cheering on a puppet show as an adult.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 25, 2020, 06:58:33 AM
I love those shows but it's crazy how many dating profiles I've seen where the first (and frankly most interesting) thing they have to say about themselves is how much they like The Office.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 25, 2020, 07:17:15 AM
I love those shows but it's crazy how many dating profiles I've seen where the first (and frankly most interesting) thing they have to say about themselves is how much they like The Office.
I don't think it's all bad, definitely have cackled hard at Dwight and Creed. But like your example, it's permeated into some sort of mass obsession/borderline psychosis where people will rage for saying the show is held too high on a pedestal, as if it's a challenge of their identity. The later seasons were insufferable but people do love to keep a shitshow going.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on May 25, 2020, 08:27:28 AM
The Office, Breaking Bad, etc. Anyone who has their emotions tied to characters from T.V. and dive feverishly into conversations about them/the show in real life are not right in the head. It's like cheering on a puppet show as an adult.

In fairness, you are saying this on an internet forum of grown men who have dedicated their lives to critiquing the minute aspects of a children’s activity
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 25, 2020, 08:40:32 AM
I got a bunch of stuff to add to this but im too stoned to put it into words

something something living vicariously something something
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 25, 2020, 09:56:20 AM
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The Office, Breaking Bad, etc. Anyone who has their emotions tied to characters from T.V. and dive feverishly into conversations about them/the show in real life are not right in the head. It's like cheering on a puppet show as an adult.
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In fairness, you are saying this on an internet forum of grown men who have dedicated their lives to critiquing the minute aspects of a children’s activity
I hear ya. It's doublethink but skateboarding and its subsequent drama makes sense as a subject of criticism because it's a subculture which ties in so many, and the whole thing requires incredible amounts of mental and physical discipline, unmatched by sitting around watching T.V.

I got a bunch of stuff to add to this but im too stoned to put it into words

something something living vicariously something something
That's definitely the reason, it's their pretend time. Don't upset pretend time believers.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shiek on May 25, 2020, 10:03:25 AM
If our world was more balanced I'd come down on vicarious livers and pretenders harder. I wish I could forget the harsh realities we're presented with on a daily basis but I'm bound to it.

As depressing as this might sound I just reduce adults to children who still believe in Santa Claus. Why burst their bubble? If their life is bad enough they need to build up a semi fantasy alternative reality who am I to stop them?

I think the sad reality of life is giving people good advice makes you feel worse and them feel worse.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 25, 2020, 10:18:46 AM
I fuck with the last sentence heavily. People simply grow older, not more mature. They replace Santa with religion, more materialism, fast food addiction, or The Office.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacenoid on May 25, 2020, 03:21:50 PM
I love those shows but it's crazy how many dating profiles I've seen where the first (and frankly most interesting) thing they have to say about themselves is how much they like The Office.

This killed my interest in white women.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on May 25, 2020, 05:18:37 PM
I fuck with the last sentence heavily. People simply grow older, not more mature. They replace Santa with religion, more materialism, fast food addiction, or The Office.
The boomers are the first generation to go blind with consumerism. there's no growing old anymore. i cant imagine what a nursing home would look like in 2050 (say society as we no it exists then). super smash bros tournament. the only advice you have for your grandkids is "unmatch if she doesn't like dogs"
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on May 25, 2020, 08:33:40 PM
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The boomers are the first generation to go blind with consumerism. there's no growing old anymore. i cant imagine what a nursing home would look like in 2050 (say society as we no it exists then). super smash bros tournament. the only advice you have for your grandkids is "unmatch if she doesn't like dogs"
Soylent Green factories attached to nursing homes wouldn't even be surprising.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Saint Coke on June 01, 2020, 05:35:18 PM
Blind as a brand never did anything for me. Always thought it was crap. Same with World. Just never appealed to me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: imposter on June 01, 2020, 05:51:44 PM
 Decks over than 8. Is overrated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hateboard on June 01, 2020, 05:57:23 PM
I fuck with the last sentence heavily. People simply grow older, not more mature. They replace Santa with religion, more materialism, fast food addiction, or The Office.

I sure as shit hope that wasn't a dig at 'The Office', thems lootin words!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 02, 2020, 12:49:10 AM
Jamie Foy´s skills are undeniable and he gives hope to all chubbys out there. but I can not stand him visually at all.

Further he proofs by his body type that talent is way more important than athleticism and hard work. and that is something I still refuse to accept after 20 years of skateboarding because deep inside me I still hope to get pro one day despite being 35 and skating pretty bad. and that's something that keeps me on my board.

Also i don't mind one-trick ponys but somehow I hate it when its grinds.
His front crooks is gnarly but yeah. I get it.
Same goes for Malto and his nosegrind.

It feels like someone told them to just always grind on the nose because that's the most amount of points in street league. and that's why they perfected that.

Skaters suck
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: A Not At All Naughty Chemist on June 02, 2020, 02:22:50 AM
Bagpipes sound like shit and should be banned
Bagpipes and accordions are the Shane O'niells of instruments - difficult but unappealing.
ye bagpipes should be illegal
Can you imagine signing up for bag pipe lessons?
bagpipes sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears


Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland pipes. The bagpipe has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of bagpipes with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, drone music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate the bagpipes is indicative of barbarism.
Although I do agree the scottish highlanders are the worst of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwxga8udIio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74xvMoEVIc
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cucktard on June 02, 2020, 03:18:11 AM
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bagpipes sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears
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Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland pipes. The bagpipe has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of bagpipes with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, drone music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate the bagpipes is indicative of barbarism.
Although I do agree the scottish highlanders are the worst of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwxga8udIio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74xvMoEVIc

Fuck me, I learned something on SLAP
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 02, 2020, 03:24:25 AM
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Amapiano sound like shit and should be banned
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ye Amapiano should be illegal
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Amapiano sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears
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Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland Amapiano. Amapiano has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of Amapiano with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, Amapiano music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate Amapiano is indicative of barbarism.
Although I do agree the scottish highlanders are the worst of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwxga8udIio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74xvMoEVIc
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Fuck me, I learned something on SLAP
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on June 02, 2020, 03:51:36 AM
Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland pipes. The bagpipe has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of bagpipes with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, drone music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate the bagpipes is indicative of barbarism.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BALARGUE on June 02, 2020, 09:30:57 AM
Jamie Foy´s skills are undeniable and he gives hope to all chubbys out there. but I can not stand him visually at all.

Further he proofs by his body type that talent is way more important than athleticism and hard work. and that is something I still refuse to accept after 20 years of skateboarding because deep inside me I still hope to get pro one day despite being 35 and skating pretty bad. and that's something that keeps me on my board.

Also i don't mind one-trick ponys but somehow I hate it when its grinds.
His front crooks is gnarly but yeah. I get it.
Same goes for Malto and his nosegrind.

It feels like someone told them to just always grind on the nose because that's the most amount of points in street league. and that's why they perfected that.

Skaters suck

talent mostly is the result of hard work
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mog on June 02, 2020, 09:33:31 AM
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ye bagpipes should be illegal
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Can you imagine signing up for bag pipe lessons?
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bagpipes sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears
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Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland pipes. The bagpipe has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of bagpipes with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, drone music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate the bagpipes is indicative of barbarism.
Although I do agree the scottish highlanders are the worst of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwxga8udIio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74xvMoEVIc

what kinda bootleg oboe is this
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: miff on June 02, 2020, 02:02:37 PM
Dooley's on a roll.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dooley on June 02, 2020, 02:30:29 PM
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I fuck with the last sentence heavily. People simply grow older, not more mature. They replace Santa with religion, more materialism, fast food addiction, or The Office.
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I sure as shit hope that wasn't a dig at 'The Office', thems lootin words!
Which season(s)?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jc on June 02, 2020, 03:37:36 PM
Best current female skater is a little Brazilian girl.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on June 03, 2020, 08:16:43 PM
Gary Rogers is not funny and is just a loud degenerate
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Glurmpz on June 03, 2020, 08:21:36 PM
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Bagpipes sound like shit and should be banned
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ye bagpipes should be illegal
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Can you imagine signing up for bag pipe lessons?
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bagpipes sucking is probably not an unpopular opinion. think thats like vegimite for the ears
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Ignorant, you've probably only ever heard the scottish great highland pipes. The bagpipe has a rich history worldwide and deeply rooted cultural significance. There are many many types of bagpipes with an abundant variety of timbres. Much like Common Time, drone music speaks to the human soul. Inability to appreciate the bagpipes is indicative of barbarism.
Although I do agree the scottish highlanders are the worst of the bunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwxga8udIio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74xvMoEVIc
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what kinda bootleg oboe is this

Yeah both those examples sounded just as annoying as any other bagpipe I've heard. I'm down with a worldwide bagpipe ban - where do I sign?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mog on June 04, 2020, 05:08:47 AM
Gary Rogers is not funny and is just a loud degenerate

untrue
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: EastKremer on June 04, 2020, 05:23:34 AM
C1rca AL 50 are actually great shoes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on June 04, 2020, 01:42:39 PM
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untrue

He's literally just loud and yells obscenities. Tell me one good joke he has said.

WHy does ugly gary rogers get a pass on making racist remarks about Yuto on live television. Black people are just as racists as any other race


ALL LIVES MATTER
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 411bandit on June 04, 2020, 01:45:32 PM
Muska flips are beautiful.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jgonzalez on June 04, 2020, 05:19:50 PM
Muska flips are beautiful.
Amen
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: bucketoftruth on June 04, 2020, 06:48:05 PM
Deleting threads on this forum is weak shit, other than some bot spamming.
It is ok everyone is sensitive about race right now. That is the point of the protest and riots.
If you are uncomfortable with that, fuck you.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: homegrown83 on June 04, 2020, 07:43:32 PM
After watching Cyril's part, I realized that I didn't really like Baker 4 besides a few parts.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on June 04, 2020, 08:04:05 PM
After watching Cyril's part, I realized that I didn't really like Baker 4 besides a few parts.

Baker 4 was horrible, I don't think that's unpopular opinion
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on June 04, 2020, 08:15:52 PM
Deleting threads on this forum is weak shit, other than some bot spamming.
It is ok everyone is sensitive about race right now. That is the point of the protest and riots.
If you are uncomfortable with that, fuck you.

Nope. If they wanna spam the board with bigot bullshit then they can go be amongst their kind on 4chan.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on June 05, 2020, 07:04:16 AM
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untrue
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He's literally just loud and yells obscenities. Tell me one good joke he has said.

WHy does ugly gary rogers get a pass on making racist remarks about Yuto on live television. Black people are just as racists as any other race
Wrong Wrong Wrong

ALL LIVES MATTER
Racism is the oppression of a marginalized group in a society that is based on white supremacy. If you are a white person, then you naturally benefit from white privilege.

There's no such thing as back power*/privilege?  When has a person of color ever held a position of power that uplifted them to Adolf status?

Exactly none Obama being the exception because they allowed it.....

This country has done nothing positive uplift those in desperate situations, maybe thrown them a bone or two with singing and artistry.

I mean look at how those that did finally pull themselves up and made something out of themselves Huey P Newton  if they weren't willing to jump and do a jig for the white man to earn their paycheck they're ousted as a rapist or pedophile which I am in no way dismissing the victims albeit R Kelly and Cosby but there is an insidious way they've kept those persons of ethnicity in line. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on June 05, 2020, 01:07:11 PM
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untrue
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He's literally just loud and yells obscenities. Tell me one good joke he has said.

WHy does ugly gary rogers get a pass on making racist remarks about Yuto on live television. Black people are just as racists as any other race
Wrong Wrong Wrong

ALL LIVES MATTER
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Racism is the oppression of a marginalized group in a society that is based on white supremacy. If you are a white person, then you naturally benefit from white privilege.

There's no such thing as back power*/privilege?  When has a person of color ever held a position of power that uplifted them to Adolf status?

Exactly none Obama being the exception because they allowed it.....

This country has done nothing positive uplift those in desperate situations, maybe thrown them a bone or two with singing and artistry.

I mean look at how those that did finally pull themselves up and made something out of themselves Huey P Newton  if they weren't willing to jump and do a jig for the white man to earn their paycheck they're ousted as a rapist or pedophile which I am in no way dismissing the victims albeit R Kelly and Cosby but there is an insidious way they've kept those persons of ethnicity in line.


So that gives the right for Ugly Gary to make racist remarks about Yuto on national television
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 11, 2020, 12:03:27 PM
vanilla icecream is better than chocolate
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 11, 2020, 12:04:47 PM
I have a few:

1: You don't have to like the Gonz
2: The VX/HD argument is fucking pointless
3: If you don't like something, you don't have to talk about it
4: GX1000 basically killed someone and no one gives a fuck anymore
5: If you go skating in a park without a mask you're a fucking moron
6: America needs to blow up so ya'll can start again

i wouldnt call any of these unpopular and some of them arent even opinions
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 11, 2020, 12:16:28 PM
u don't know what an opinion is do u
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on June 11, 2020, 02:35:53 PM
I’ve been lurking for a long time and got an account semi recently, but I missed all this GX murder talk. Can someone link me to that thread plz
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 12, 2020, 01:08:20 AM
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I have a few:

1: You don't have to like the Gonz
2: The VX/HD argument is fucking pointless
3: If you don't like something, you don't have to talk about it
4: GX1000 basically killed someone and no one gives a fuck anymore
5: If you go skating in a park without a mask you're a fucking moron
6: America needs to blow up so ya'll can start again
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i wouldnt call any of these unpopular and some of them arent even opinions

just imagine you basically kill your self over and over on gnarly shit in your prime to be a marketing platform for some wack ass company. and all you have to show for it years later is some grainy, bumpy, pixelated, fuzzy and blurred vx footage.
if I would be a pro skater, I would refuse to go filming with someone not shooting HD.
Even iPhone footage >vx
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: The3Bobbys on June 12, 2020, 01:14:22 AM
I’ve been lurking for a long time and got an account semi recently, but I missed all this GX murder talk. Can someone link me to that thread plz

Here you go. It ain't pretty

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=102332.0
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tracersbuttbuddy on June 12, 2020, 01:19:48 AM
Why cant people be proud to be white without being labeled racist but if I'm all about black power it's fine. I'm asking for you crackkkkkkkas
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 12, 2020, 01:33:40 AM
Why cant people be proud to be white without being labeled racist but if I'm all about black power it's fine. I'm asking for you crackkkkkkkas

Because its kind of insane to feel something like proudness for an "achievement" like skincolour.
To put it simple for you:
proud = you achieved something nice
skin color = you are born with it and did nothing for it. to see its socially constructed advantages as achievement is privilege.
so skincolour = nothing to be proud about. just something that is.

being proud about something you did not achieve = a symptom of schizophrenia/psychosis
so you are basically stupid and insane.



now you will argue: but blacks are proud about their skincolour blabla.
it is different because they don't have the privileges.

no privileges= harder life, bigger struggle, more obstacles
overcoming harder life, bigger struggle, more obstacles = you achieved something nice
you achieved something nice = you can be proud

Easy



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 12, 2020, 02:21:28 AM

being proud about something you did not achieve = a symptom of schizophrenia/psychosis
so you are basically stupid and insane.


is this true? I'm proud that I've never been to jail and proud that I don't gamble. Am I misusing proud here or you're telling me I'm insane?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 12, 2020, 02:34:45 AM
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being proud about something you did not achieve = a symptom of schizophrenia/psychosis
so you are basically stupid and insane.

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is this true? I'm proud that I've never been to jail and proud that I don't gamble. Am I misusing proud here or you're telling me I'm insane?

see it as "even thou there were moments that could have let me to jail or into gambling, I decided to act differently in this situations and stayed strong instead of falling into the trap. in retrospect I see that it was not the easiest way to keep my track. so I am proud I was able to make this choices and to have stayed strong enough in this situations".

if there was never any incident or situation for you to nearly get into jail or to get into gambling, you should reflect if this could be based on some privileges you may be had. the most extreme example I can think of: rich white lawyer parents in a country were gambling is illegal or inaccessible. Then ofc there is nothing to be proud of. If you still are, you are either stupid or insane.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Skart on June 12, 2020, 02:43:54 AM
Proud to be something I actually am = psychosis

Fukn lol
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on June 12, 2020, 02:51:30 AM
Proud to be something I actually am = psychosis

Fukn lol


yes. your concept of proudness seems distorted. so is therefore your perception of reality.
The inner struggle to suppress this cognitive dissonance inevitably leads to delusion about your environment.

Symptoms: racism, resp. being proud to be white.



You can even quote definition of psychosis from wikipedia here:
Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not. Symptoms may include false beliefs (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear (hallucinations). Other symptoms may include incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation.

Ask any black person how one of this facts does not fit on you when you tell him you are proud to be white. and that you have all the right to be proud to be white because you are white. and that's something you actually are. so you are legitimated to feel proud about being white.

Fukn lol your ass
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 12, 2020, 04:11:24 AM
I like guys that are proud of their genetics if you know what i mean
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Skart on June 12, 2020, 10:22:53 AM
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Proud to be something I actually am = psychosis

Fukn lol
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yes. your concept of proudness seems distorted. so is therefore your perception of reality.
The inner struggle to suppress this cognitive dissonance inevitably leads to delusion about your environment.

Symptoms: racism, resp. being proud to be white.



You can even quote definition of psychosis from wikipedia here:
Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not. Symptoms may include false beliefs (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear (hallucinations). Other symptoms may include incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation.

Ask any black person how one of this facts does not fit on you when you tell him you are proud to be white. and that you have all the right to be proud to be white because you are white. and that's something you actually are. so you are legitimated to feel proud about being white.

Fukn lol your ass

You're assuming a lot

Pride/strength doesn't equal racism

People are capable of being normally proud of their culture/similarities with their fellow man While also doing the same with people that happen to be of a different culture

Proud to be a natural born male as well. Simply basic happiness to not be an insane trans skeleton

*edit, play to my strengths, you play to your strengths. Together we fulfill our roles and better each other. Human human no matter what

Fuck the abusive police and criminal minded all the way
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Garnet on June 12, 2020, 10:50:43 AM
gotta add Skart to the ignore list with those other 2 posters hes just consistently bad, no redeeming qualities
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on June 15, 2020, 05:56:30 PM
I totally back Theotis' current " fiscally irresponsible reckless fat guy" image he's been sporting. Just wanted to put that out there.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on June 15, 2020, 09:17:40 PM
I have a few:

1: You don't have to like the Gonz
2: The VX/HD argument is fucking pointless
3: If you don't like something, you don't have to talk about it
4: GX1000 basically killed someone and no one gives a fuck anymore
5: If you go skating in a park without a mask you're a fucking moron
6: America needs to blow up so ya'll can start again

Oh, yeah? Well watch this, liverlips - I don't like Brutalist architecture. How about that shit? I just threw Brutalist architecture under the bus, and you know what - it feels great. Liberating, even. I don't care how feted it is.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on June 16, 2020, 09:32:31 AM
It’s pointless scrolling back 8 years on someone’s twitter in the hope finding something racist.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on June 16, 2020, 07:50:30 PM
It's pointless scrolling twitter
Scrolling someone's twitter
Scrolling twitter back 8 years

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untrue
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WHy does ugly gary rogers get a pass on making racist remarks about Yuto on live television? Black people are just as racists as any other race
He may be a loud, unfunny, degenerate but you don't have to call him ugly. 
Muska flips are beautiful.
Who would disagree?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on June 30, 2020, 10:28:29 PM
Sage had the best part in Blessed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DA BIG BODY BENZ on July 01, 2020, 03:29:46 AM
Blind "this is not a test" was a pretty good video
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Utopos on July 01, 2020, 06:33:57 AM
It's pointless scrolling twitter
Scrolling someone's twitter
Scrolling twitter back 8 years

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untrue
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WHy does ugly gary rogers get a pass on making racist remarks about Yuto on live television? Black people are just as racists as any other race
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He may be a loud, unfunny, degenerate but you don't have to call him ugly. 
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Muska flips are beautiful.
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Who would disagree?

Me
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on July 01, 2020, 11:55:33 AM
Blind "this is not a test" was a pretty good video

Heavy agree.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: coldbrew on July 01, 2020, 12:00:23 PM
Sage had the best part in Blessed

I hope this isn't unpopular because Sage footage is always gold.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dante Bichette on July 01, 2020, 01:34:16 PM
All trucks are the same. Venture, Indy, Ace, Thunder, etc. it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on July 01, 2020, 03:04:34 PM
All trucks are the same. Venture, Indy, Ace, Thunder, etc. it doesn't matter.


you should ride some destructo for some time to feel how much skateboarding can suck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: El Chupacabra on July 01, 2020, 03:48:04 PM
The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dante Bichette on July 01, 2020, 03:50:30 PM
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you should ride some destructo for some time to feel how much skateboarding can suck.

I genuinely had no idea they even still existed.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on July 02, 2020, 09:07:37 AM
The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.

your local shop must suck
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on July 02, 2020, 09:39:52 AM
The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.


dawg skateshops don't make that much money
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SAH ALL DAY on July 02, 2020, 10:32:04 AM
Just imagine Strobeck's protest footage 🤢🤮
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on July 02, 2020, 11:53:10 AM
Unpopular Opinion: All the old timers here should spend less time hating and get off the message boards and go skate. Bunch of whiners 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quesly on July 02, 2020, 11:57:43 AM
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The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.
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dawg skateshops don't make that much money

I would not be super surprised if most skateshops stay afloat from nike hypebeast drops and Thrasher shirt sales
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on July 02, 2020, 12:00:11 PM
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The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.
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dawg skateshops don't make that much money
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I would not be super surprised if most skateshops stay afloat from nike hypebeast drops and Thrasher shirt sales

and polar pants. they are constantly sold out quickly were i live.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lowcalcium on July 02, 2020, 12:02:06 PM
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The “Support Your Local Skateshop” movement is a desperate attempt to literally guilt the consumer into sustaining an outdated business model so a select few can maintain their lifestyle at our expense.
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dawg skateshops don't make that much money
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I would not be super surprised if most skateshops stay afloat from nike hypebeast drops and Thrasher shirt sales

I mean it’s pretty true that most local skate shops would have failed if the Corporate shoe companies weren’t slinging product.

But it is also true that most local skate shops can’t afford the hyped product anyway and end up closing their doors after not being able to sell enough.

It’s a strange balance you gotta perfect
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on July 02, 2020, 12:38:46 PM
Rick Howard has the most rewatchable part in Fully Flared.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on July 02, 2020, 03:03:58 PM
outdoor coronavirus transmission is literally irrelevant
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Digital Rasta on July 30, 2020, 08:34:47 AM
Bump. The ultimate unpopular SLAP opinion: Half Cabs are not that great. The paneling is goofy looking. The pros go floppy too fast and the suede on the OGs feels like cardboard. They don't suck but I can think of ten better shoes by Vans alone. Flame and kook away, PALS
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: bgod17666 on July 30, 2020, 08:50:49 AM
Mike Mo lowkey has been a bit soft post-injury. It's clear he can still skate (has posted him doing plenty of good flatground) yet now won't touch a ledge and is retiring.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Allen. on July 30, 2020, 09:42:01 AM
I totally back Theotis' current " fiscally irresponsible reckless fat guy" image he's been sporting. Just wanted to put that out there.

As a fiscally irresponsible fat guy, I also back it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on July 30, 2020, 11:26:54 AM
A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: too fakie on July 30, 2020, 12:52:48 PM
Rick Howard has the most rewatchable part in Fully Flared.

This is the UNPOPULAR opinion thread, bro ;)

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: stephop on July 30, 2020, 12:58:59 PM
People should just skate trucks then it doesn't matter which ones you skate. Turning is overrated.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on July 30, 2020, 03:00:41 PM
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Proud to be something I actually am = psychosis

Fukn lol
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yes. your concept of proudness seems distorted. so is therefore your perception of reality.
The inner struggle to suppress this cognitive dissonance inevitably leads to delusion about your environment.

Symptoms: racism, resp. being proud to be white.



You can even quote definition of psychosis from wikipedia here:
Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not. Symptoms may include false beliefs (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear (hallucinations). Other symptoms may include incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation.

Ask any black person how one of this facts does not fit on you when you tell him you are proud to be white. and that you have all the right to be proud to be white because you are white. and that's something you actually are. so you are legitimated to feel proud about being white.

Fukn lol your ass
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You're assuming a lot

Pride/strength doesn't equal racism

People are capable of being normally proud of their culture/similarities with their fellow man While also doing the same with people that happen to be of a different culture

Proud to be a natural born male as well. Simply basic happiness to not be an insane trans skeleton

*edit, play to my strengths, you play to your strengths. Together we fulfill our roles and better each other. Human human no matter what

Fuck the abusive police and criminal minded all the way
Pride and being proud of yourself are two completely different mindsets. To break it down here's a good idea from the late George Carlin


"Pride should be reserved for something you actually achieve or obtain on your own, not something that happens by accident of birth. Being Irish isn't a skill... it's a fucking genetic accident.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on July 30, 2020, 03:01:33 PM
A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.

have this wall ride slappy things and especially the use of blocks or walls as a jump ramp by doing wallies on them really existed before? like for example Spanky does a lot. I see them everywhere nowadays. and of course slappies are old but this special technique feels somehow new to me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on July 30, 2020, 05:53:36 PM
A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.

Whatever the fuck Kevin Rodrigues' ender was in the Polar video has to count as a new trick. That shit looked like a videogame glitch.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on July 30, 2020, 06:06:14 PM
Popwar wasn’t any good and that’s why it disappeared so fast
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doomstation55 on July 30, 2020, 06:11:14 PM
A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.

Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on July 30, 2020, 06:43:07 PM
2020 sucks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on July 30, 2020, 07:32:46 PM
2020s current line up of slap pals that post regularly suck. This place is worse then when gipper was here and that guy was the fucking pits. Fuck you.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TurboVirgin on July 30, 2020, 07:45:35 PM
skateboarding is masculine ballet
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lickcakes on July 30, 2020, 08:38:50 PM
just rewatched photosynthesis and just don't get it other than the cohesive, solid habitat section. the editing is choppy, uneven, and doesn't commit to any style. there's way too many crooks and handrails and more than half of the tricks feel early 2000s in a bland way (one-ups, not innovation). the 'fashion' is awful - bright t-shirts and baggy pants. a lot of the music is alright, i guess. i grew up in this era so it's not a generational thing. i love mind field and memory screen (haven't seen timecode yet), and i feel they're superior in every single way.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on July 30, 2020, 09:34:59 PM
just rewatched photosynthesis and just don't get it other than the cohesive, solid habitat section. the editing is choppy, uneven, and doesn't commit to any style. there's way too many crooks and handrails and more than half of the tricks feel early 2000s in a bland way (one-ups, not innovation). the 'fashion' is awful - bright t-shirts and baggy pants. a lot of the music is alright, i guess. i grew up in this era so it's not a generational thing. i love mind field and memory screen (haven't seen timecode yet), and i feel they're superior in every single way.
Time code is the best alien video.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv_tEkJU0-Q
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on July 30, 2020, 09:40:57 PM
Unpopular Opinion: All the old timers here should spend less time hating and get off the message boards and go skate. Bunch of whiners

Literally every post you make is either consists of bitching, whining or banning people from SA.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on July 31, 2020, 02:28:03 AM
Swooshes make every silhouette they're thrown in uglier than they should be.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on July 31, 2020, 03:05:11 AM
Swooshes make every silhouette they're thrown in uglier than they should be.


i sadly think the other way around. most of all the other logos are horrific. the swoosh's just a swoosh. kind of minimalistic and streamlined.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on July 31, 2020, 03:09:50 AM
It's not minimal at all you just love Nike probably. Looks horrible especially on VX fisheye footage.

A big tick with a shoe attached to it. Gross.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: peptobismol on July 31, 2020, 03:19:25 AM
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Unpopular Opinion: All the old timers here should spend less time hating and get off the message boards and go skate. Bunch of whiners
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Literally every post you make is either consists of bitching, whining or banning people from SA.

i would much rather be out skating, especially since its summer. unfortunately, as circumstances would have it, i rolled my ankle, therefore i have no choice but to congregate here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bristol_Palin on July 31, 2020, 03:41:02 AM
2020s current line up of slap pals that post regularly suck. This place is worse then when gipper was here and that guy was the fucking pits. Fuck you.

I'm sorry.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on July 31, 2020, 06:04:00 AM
It's not minimal at all you just love Nike probably. Looks horrible especially on VX fisheye footage.

A big tick with a shoe attached to it. Gross.

never rode a nike shoe in my life.
I just think compared to other brands nike and vans are logo wise the less ugly options.
everything with letters is horrendous in my opinion. like fallen, dc, globe, a lot of emericas (I skate in emerica's 99% of the time), Adidas (when its more than the stripes), Half cabs,...  you get the drill
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: somedudefromnj on August 01, 2020, 09:28:53 AM
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It's not minimal at all you just love Nike probably. Looks horrible especially on VX fisheye footage.

A big tick with a shoe attached to it. Gross.
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never rode a nike shoe in my life.
I just think compared to other brands nike and vans are logo wise the less ugly options.
everything with letters is horrendous in my opinion. like fallen, dc, globe, a lot of emericas (I skate in emerica's 99% of the time), Adidas (when its more than the stripes), Half cabs,...  you get the drill

really? I always liked how huf and new balance did/does it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Matthew_James on August 01, 2020, 09:43:50 AM
2020s current line up of slap pals that post regularly suck. This place is worse then when gipper was here and that guy was the fucking pits. Fuck you.

Child of the Ghetto era Slap will always be the best. Slap should find a way to market CotG reissue accounts in an attempt at milking its former glory days...

Aidan Clarke and Plastic Bench Nerd get runner up mentions, along with Sean Pablo’s dad & the psycho who was threatening to kill Jamie Tancowny. I would have mentioned Henry, but he looked himself too fast.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on August 01, 2020, 09:48:51 AM
skateboarding is masculine ballet

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on August 03, 2020, 09:51:21 AM
Malto has wack style. pretty much the opposite of what girl/chocolate used to represent. can we assume malto getting on coincided with crailtap losing cool?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on August 03, 2020, 10:38:09 AM
Malto has wack style. pretty much the opposite of what girl/chocolate used to represent. can we assume malto getting on coincided with crailtap losing cool?
To me his switch style got pretty bad after the ankle injury.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on August 03, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
Malto has wack style. pretty much the opposite of what girl/chocolate used to represent. can we assume malto getting on coincided with crailtap losing cool?

Something about being clean cut AND a heavy rail skater just seems wrong.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on August 04, 2020, 11:07:06 AM
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skateboarding is masculine ballet
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on August 04, 2020, 11:30:59 AM
Pappalardo's tiny benches were kinda dope.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on August 04, 2020, 12:09:38 PM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.

I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on August 04, 2020, 01:09:53 PM
Heath and Borra had no place being on Workshop and Mindfield (besides JJ's part) is wildly overrated on Slap
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on August 04, 2020, 01:10:36 PM
Heath and Borra had no place being on Workshop and Mindfield (besides JJ's part) is wildly overrated on Slap
Shut up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on August 04, 2020, 01:18:23 PM
Heath and Borra had no place being on Workshop and Mindfield (besides JJ's part) is wildly overrated on Slap

No
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ray C. Usery on August 04, 2020, 01:50:33 PM
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2020s current line up of slap pals that post regularly suck. This place is worse then when gipper was here and that guy was the fucking pits. Fuck you.
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I'm sorry.
I read this as
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 04, 2020, 02:00:41 PM
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Rick Howard has the most rewatchable part in Fully Flared.
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This is the UNPOPULAR opinion thread, bro ;)

I feel this
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on August 04, 2020, 02:12:24 PM
I do not like Max Palmer
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doomstation55 on August 04, 2020, 02:59:37 PM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
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I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.

I mean, a Bennett grind is a combination of 180 and Smith done in a new way. I think the closest new one would be a suciu grind, but that’s still just a combo of things too.

I thought you were talking about totally unheard of things, something like when Ryan Reyes started doing raillies, or Danny Gonzalez ceiling ride.


Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Vomit Lust on August 04, 2020, 04:51:58 PM
Xoflippo came off seeming more reasonable than Lawndale in that thread. And, yes, I realize that he admitted to at least one thing that would get him on a sex offender list.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 04, 2020, 05:47:55 PM
Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche


Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: peptobismol on August 04, 2020, 06:34:23 PM
Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche

yes.
-i got rid of my instagram at the beginning of this year. that was my only social media account.....except this.
-skate videos dont have the same feel, anymore. they dont get me horny to go skate, anymore.
-i dont enjoy flipping my board anymore, plus i rolled my ankle so i couldnt even if i wanted to.
-i am saving up to get some tattoos removed(crossing my fingers for a phat stimulus check). im also looking for any decent places in the sacramento area(any suggestions?)
-.....not quite sure what you mean there but it seems like you just dont like hearing any kind of music in a skate video?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on August 04, 2020, 06:39:39 PM
Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: nicotinewheel on August 04, 2020, 07:48:21 PM
Rocket fakie heels are actually peak steez
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on August 04, 2020, 07:51:19 PM
I do not like Max Palmer

He's alright he's good but I don't get why everyone sucks his dick all the time so I get ya.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on August 04, 2020, 07:53:44 PM
2020 sucks

No I think everyone agrees with that. Wrong thread man.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on August 04, 2020, 08:22:58 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 04, 2020, 08:51:25 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on August 04, 2020, 09:25:16 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
so the entire world of non-electronic music is too cliche for skate vids? Damn. This is such a bad take I'm not going to bother with the rest of your words
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on August 05, 2020, 12:14:45 AM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
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I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.
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I mean, a Bennett grind is a combination of 180 and Smith done in a new way. I think the closest new one would be a suciu grind, but that’s still just a combo of things too.

I thought you were talking about totally unheard of things, something like when Ryan Reyes started doing raillies, or Danny Gonzalez ceiling ride.

Thats why I put there launching from straight walls/curbs there.
Wallies are old in a way but I feel this evolved in something I can't find in any old videos and haven't seen until maximum 10 years ago.

like wallies into slappies on high ledges.
or this wallie 360 nose blunt that went viral a few months ago. forgot who did it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on August 05, 2020, 01:03:53 AM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
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I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.
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I mean, a Bennett grind is a combination of 180 and Smith done in a new way. I think the closest new one would be a suciu grind, but that’s still just a combo of things too.

I thought you were talking about totally unheard of things, something like when Ryan Reyes started doing raillies, or Danny Gonzalez ceiling ride.
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Thats why I put there launching from straight walls/curbs there.
Wallies are old in a way but I feel this evolved in something I can't find in any old videos and haven't seen until maximum 10 years ago.

like wallies into slappies on high ledges.
or this wallie 360 nose blunt that went viral a few months ago. forgot who did it.

Cory Glicks trick from last year?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on August 05, 2020, 01:09:13 AM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
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I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.
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I mean, a Bennett grind is a combination of 180 and Smith done in a new way. I think the closest new one would be a suciu grind, but that’s still just a combo of things too.

I thought you were talking about totally unheard of things, something like when Ryan Reyes started doing raillies, or Danny Gonzalez ceiling ride.
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Thats why I put there launching from straight walls/curbs there.
Wallies are old in a way but I feel this evolved in something I can't find in any old videos and haven't seen until maximum 10 years ago.

like wallies into slappies on high ledges.
or this wallie 360 nose blunt that went viral a few months ago. forgot who did it.
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Cory Glicks trick from last year?

yes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: peptobismol on August 05, 2020, 01:34:46 AM
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A legitimate new trick in skateboarding has not been invented in the past 10 years. A bunch of NBDs. A bunch of combinations of tricks that haven't been done before. But there hasn't been anything invented by someone that was adopted across all the skate industry and has been run in multiple video parts following.
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Just curious, what do you think of as being the last new trick the way you define it? Because you could make an argument that any new trick is a combination of something done previously if you tried hard enough and could push this back like 20 years.
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I get there are NBDs, and new combinations of tricks, and there's really only 3 axes you can spin a board, so we're inherently limited there.

Outside of the bennett grind, i haven't really seen a whole lot new grinds being done or flips that are new to the past 10-15 years.

But I'm just making a comment that just about skating now has shifted from where things were 10-20 years ago where there was an arms race for people to learn and stay relevant by learning all the new tricks that were being invented. Now, an invented trick is seen more as a side show and the skaters who are being taken seriously are the ones who do the same tricks that have been around for decades, but on bigger stuff / and in combination of other stuff.
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I mean, a Bennett grind is a combination of 180 and Smith done in a new way. I think the closest new one would be a suciu grind, but that’s still just a combo of things too.

I thought you were talking about totally unheard of things, something like when Ryan Reyes started doing raillies, or Danny Gonzalez ceiling ride.
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Thats why I put there launching from straight walls/curbs there.
Wallies are old in a way but I feel this evolved in something I can't find in any old videos and haven't seen until maximum 10 years ago.

like wallies into slappies on high ledges.
or this wallie 360 nose blunt that went viral a few months ago. forgot who did it.
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Cory Glicks trick from last year?
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yes

cory glick? who da fuccccc? since when does jiminy glick's cousin rip?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bristol_Palin on August 05, 2020, 02:05:03 AM
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2020s current line up of slap pals that post regularly suck. This place is worse then when gipper was here and that guy was the fucking pits. Fuck you.
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I'm sorry.
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I read this as
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/688c7e0b00412b4ff6e4e50b6fe49881/tenor.gif?itemid=12975551)

Honestly, immediately after I initially wrote it, I read it back this way as well. I love his stand up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hyliannightmare on August 05, 2020, 04:20:31 AM
Xoflippo came off seeming more reasonable than Lawndale in that thread. And, yes, I realize that he admitted to at least one thing that would get him on a sex offender list.

Yep. Was cringe
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 05, 2020, 05:11:31 AM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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so the entire world of non-electronic music is too cliche for skate vids? Damn. This is such a bad take I'm not going to bother with the rest of your words
Shut up motherfucker. This is the unpopular opinion thread. You got what you came for.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 05, 2020, 05:14:30 AM
People who don't film switch skating don't deserve a pro model.
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Post by: Hombreezy on August 05, 2020, 07:41:25 AM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lowcalcium on August 05, 2020, 08:47:34 AM
Snapple is made from the best stuff on Earth and Howard Stern is living proof
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 05, 2020, 09:20:48 AM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
Give it up, I’m ready for it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RealLifeToughGuy on August 05, 2020, 09:52:08 AM
Every skater involved in the GX1000 Black Rock incident are scumbags that should do time. Especially Jesse Vieira. You can cry about how the security guard instigated it. Even if that's true, pussy used his board instead of his fists (not that it should have escalated to that point). Ontop of that, they just bailed. How worthless are people to seriously injure someone then run away scared, leaving them to die? Sure they act hard and indeed do crazy shit on a board, but it's not because they're brave. It's a lack of brain cells and human decency.

Unrelated, anyone acting tough in the xo debacle was cringe. Dude is an absolute idiot and safe bet the rape allegations are based in fact. But a whole lot of "leet hacker who'll ruin your life" talk in that thread, with zero results.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 30somethinghasbeen on August 05, 2020, 10:48:23 AM
Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 05, 2020, 11:22:35 AM
Pork is overrated.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: sus on August 05, 2020, 11:37:12 AM
Videos need to be spaced out again. I like how Primitive releases 1 main video every year or two, with some tour videos, etc. sprinkled in here and there.

I don't need to be seeing 5 new parts come out every single day. I miss the days of full lengths
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DirtyBurger on August 05, 2020, 11:53:01 AM
Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter.

If you order a turkey reuben, you're a softy. Turkey is my go to lunch meat, but it knows it's place.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: sus on August 05, 2020, 12:35:58 PM
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Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter.
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If you order a turkey reuben, you're a softy. Turkey is my go to lunch meat, but it knows it's place.

y'all ever had Pâté in a Banh mi sandwich? Shit is fire
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on August 05, 2020, 12:42:18 PM
Snapple is made from the best stuff on Earth and Howard Stern is living proof

This isn’t the 1996 unpopular opinion thread
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: layzieyez on August 05, 2020, 12:45:57 PM
The astrology topic is a spear phishing attempt to get y'all birthdays and you're dumb enough to fall for it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on August 05, 2020, 01:37:32 PM
Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter.

agreed
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: peptobismol on August 05, 2020, 01:53:25 PM
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Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter.
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agreed

i always thought that only unadventurous-uncultured-shape-shaggers went for turkey or ham at the deli counter?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on August 05, 2020, 02:47:07 PM
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Pastrami is far and away the most underrated lunch meat.  It's all turkey this and ham that.....Pastrami is the true king of the deli counter.
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agreed
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i always thought that only unadventurous-uncultured-shape-shaggers went for turkey or ham at the deli counter?


Good bologna is underrated.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on August 05, 2020, 04:10:46 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
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Give it up, I’m ready for it.
https://youtu.be/XIfE2k4Lkrg
Etnies videos are sick if you just want pure skating no bullshit. I think doogie is the only guy who’s part has any sort of vocals and even then there’s not much and it’s a way more instrumental heavy song. Aidan Campbell also shows up Sheckler in this video on that massive hubba he destroyed both of his ankles on for ETN a few years ago.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 05, 2020, 04:22:36 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
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Give it up, I’m ready for it.
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https://youtu.be/XIfE2k4Lkrg
Etnies videos are sick if you just want pure skating no bullshit. I think doogie is the only guy who’s part has any sort of vocals and even then there’s not much and it’s a way more instrumental heavy song. Aidan Campbell also shows up Sheckler in this video on that massive hubba he destroyed both of his ankles on for ETN a few years ago.
Yeah, I thought you were gonna mention Album and rewatched it after I saw the reply. The soundtrack is pretty interesting, and I like how it works with the video, but it’s still very guitar-centric if you know what I mean. One of these parts could work with a Jon Hopkins track I think.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: squippy on August 05, 2020, 04:27:28 PM
Jason Jesse's mother has tasteful pubes
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Post by: SneakySecrets on August 05, 2020, 04:54:33 PM
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Snapple is made from the best stuff on Earth and Howard Stern is living proof
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This isn’t the 1996 unpopular opinion thread

BoKu > Fruitopia
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on August 05, 2020, 05:29:36 PM
Jason Jesse's mother has tasteful pubes

You want to taste them?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on August 05, 2020, 05:42:16 PM
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Xoflippo came off seeming more reasonable than Lawndale in that thread. And, yes, I realize that he admitted to at least one thing that would get him on a sex offender list.
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Yep. Was cringe
Yep.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Digital Rasta on August 05, 2020, 05:46:25 PM
The astrology topic is a spear phishing attempt to get y'all birthdays and you're dumb enough to fall for it.
LOL you got me
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Post by: Hombreezy on August 05, 2020, 06:04:45 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
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Give it up, I’m ready for it.
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https://youtu.be/XIfE2k4Lkrg
Etnies videos are sick if you just want pure skating no bullshit. I think doogie is the only guy who’s part has any sort of vocals and even then there’s not much and it’s a way more instrumental heavy song. Aidan Campbell also shows up Sheckler in this video on that massive hubba he destroyed both of his ankles on for ETN a few years ago.
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Yeah, I thought you were gonna mention Album and rewatched it after I saw the reply. The soundtrack is pretty interesting, and I like how it works with the video, but it’s still very guitar-centric if you know what I mean. One of these parts could work with a Jon Hopkins track I think.
On a similar note, I’ve always wanted someone to skate to a daughters song. There is some vocals in their songs but that shit is far out from most music
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 05, 2020, 07:58:48 PM
Dumb fucks didn’t take White lighter with Red Button serious and now we are in 2020 letting 1984 be real and cypress hill and if you follow the dots and are not a gimp or a +1 shalomer u will love one another
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Post by: Technique on August 05, 2020, 08:38:05 PM
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Everyone should delete Instagram or unfollow all skate-related accounts
Watching skate videos isn’t cool anymore
Flip tricks are overrated
Having tattoos makes you look worse
Any kind of vocal/instrument-based music in a skate video is cliche
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Please list examples of music that are not vocal/instrument-based. Keep in mind that samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines are instruments. I'm at work and need some less cliche music to listen to
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Nice try. You know quite well that I meant instrument-based, as in instrumental - made and based around sounds produced by and performed on traditional physical instruments. You’re not accounting for digital processing and digital instruments also, or found sound/sound-collage related stuff. I guess I also missed that it’s about a conventional use of an instrument. I wouldn’t be mad to hear some Sunn O))) in a skate edit to be honest.
Now all of this being said, any Autechre post-2006 would probably do the job for you, as it’s mainly programming-based. Wouldn’t be mad to hear Autechre in a skate edit either.
But yeah, you know what I mean. Laptop music. Electronic music. There’s tons of shit out there that’s very off-kilter and fairly accessible and pleasing at the same time. I’m tired of hearing Cocteau Twins time and again in skate videos. I like their music, but enough is enough. I wanna hear an old Hessle Audio single or some Photek in a skate edit. That would be simple enough and cool at the same time.
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Boy do I have some etnies videos for you
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Give it up, I’m ready for it.
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https://youtu.be/XIfE2k4Lkrg
Etnies videos are sick if you just want pure skating no bullshit. I think doogie is the only guy who’s part has any sort of vocals and even then there’s not much and it’s a way more instrumental heavy song. Aidan Campbell also shows up Sheckler in this video on that massive hubba he destroyed both of his ankles on for ETN a few years ago.
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Yeah, I thought you were gonna mention Album and rewatched it after I saw the reply. The soundtrack is pretty interesting, and I like how it works with the video, but it’s still very guitar-centric if you know what I mean. One of these parts could work with a Jon Hopkins track I think.
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On a similar note, I’ve always wanted someone to skate to a daughters song. There is some vocals in their songs but that shit is far out from most music
Yes! Agreed. It would probably have to be some far out skating as well though. Would be perfect for a short 2-minute part.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 06, 2020, 03:45:26 AM
Transgenderism is a mental illness.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on August 06, 2020, 04:00:00 AM
Transgenderism is a mental illness.

your 'unpopular' opinion has been stolen and posted across the internet by about ten trillion other people. copyright infringement?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 06, 2020, 04:06:35 AM
Its a common opinion.

Also i think if people were comfortable with their identity they wouldnt seek validation.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on August 06, 2020, 04:17:40 AM
Its a common opinion.



genius
 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 06, 2020, 04:31:22 AM
You can support israel and not be a zionist.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 06, 2020, 04:52:28 AM
Everyone should be nice to each other.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Beeda Weeda on August 06, 2020, 04:57:20 AM
You can support israel and not be a zionist.
you can oppose, or question Israel and not be labelled an anti Semite.
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Post by: ride the tiger on August 06, 2020, 05:04:50 AM
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You can support israel and not be a zionist.
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you can oppose, or question Israel and not be labelled an anti Semite.

Agree 100% i also feel like alot of people jump on the Palestinian/israel political shitstorm because its fashionable without being able to back up or defend their position.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on August 06, 2020, 06:49:07 AM
Yo, can we ban these weird ass newcomers? So far most of them seem to be either alt-right cucks or tankie Stalin apologists. Either way, I don’t think any of this should be here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 06, 2020, 06:53:32 AM
Yo, can we ban these weird ass newcomers? So far most of them seem to be either alt-right cucks or tankie Stalin apologists. Either way, I don’t think any of this should be here.

Its an unpopular opinion thread these are unpopular opinions 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Post by: Technique on August 06, 2020, 07:04:12 AM
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Yo, can we ban these weird ass newcomers? So far most of them seem to be either alt-right cucks or tankie Stalin apologists. Either way, I don’t think any of this should be here.
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Its an unpopular opinion thread these are unpopular opinions 🤷🏻‍♂️
A) it’s not
B) this forum is about skateboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on August 07, 2020, 06:41:44 AM
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Yo, can we ban these weird ass newcomers? So far most of them seem to be either alt-right cucks or tankie Stalin apologists. Either way, I don’t think any of this should be here.
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Its an unpopular opinion thread these are unpopular opinions 🤷🏻‍♂️
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A) it’s not
B) this forum is about skateboarding

My unpopular opinion is that this forum is actually not about skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 09:31:09 AM
Transgenderism is a mental illness.

the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Post by: ride the tiger on August 07, 2020, 09:33:37 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.

Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 09:48:18 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.

https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 07, 2020, 09:51:50 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?

I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.


Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 09:52:55 AM
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You can support israel and not be a zionist.
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Agree 100% i also feel like alot of people jump on the Palestinian/israel political shitstorm because its fashionable without being able to back up or defend their position.

also you agreed with this statement already so you've managed to be a transphobe and a hypocrite in the same thread.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 07, 2020, 09:55:57 AM
I use my rep number when I pick poweball. Go ahead and kook me I may thank you later.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 07, 2020, 09:58:30 AM
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You can support israel and not be a zionist.
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you can oppose, or question Israel and not be labelled an anti Semite.
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Agree 100% i also feel like alot of people jump on the Palestinian/israel political shitstorm because its fashionable without being able to back up or defend their position.
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also you agreed with this statement already so you've managed to be a transphobe and a hypocrite in the same thread.

K.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 09:59:06 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.

and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ride the tiger on August 07, 2020, 10:00:17 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.

You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on August 07, 2020, 10:04:41 AM
Triceratops were the worst type of dinosaurs
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 10:09:21 AM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
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You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.

youre not doing a great job at ignoring me, youve replied to everything ive said to you. are u like the one girl that hangs out with confederate flag waving dudes who have rape allegations against them? did all your female friends stop talking to you because of your bigoted view points and victim shaming?   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HOTEP LARRY DAVID on August 07, 2020, 12:39:57 PM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
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You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.
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youre not doing a great job at ignoring me, youve replied to everything ive said to you. are u like the one girl that hangs out with confederate flag waving dudes who have rape allegations against them? did all your female friends stop talking to you because of your bigoted view points and victim shaming?

Im jewish and dont live in america and believe it or not im popular with the lesbians despite not being one.

Who said i supported figgy? I just think the whole story is suspicious.


Only flag i hang is the israeli one.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on August 07, 2020, 12:52:59 PM
Triceratops were the worst type of dinosaurs
please explain
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: vhsfisheye on August 07, 2020, 01:35:19 PM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
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You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.
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youre not doing a great job at ignoring me, youve replied to everything ive said to you. are u like the one girl that hangs out with confederate flag waving dudes who have rape allegations against them? did all your female friends stop talking to you because of your bigoted view points and victim shaming?
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Im jewish and dont live in america and believe it or not im popular with the lesbians despite not being one.

Who said i supported figgy? I just think the whole story is suspicious.


Only flag i hang is the israeli one.

probably shoudlve just stayed off the site after yo ban, what do your lesbian friends think of your biggoted view points on the trans community? or are they unaware that you dont support the lgbt? probably the latter.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HOTEP LARRY DAVID on August 07, 2020, 01:55:03 PM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
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You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.
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youre not doing a great job at ignoring me, youve replied to everything ive said to you. are u like the one girl that hangs out with confederate flag waving dudes who have rape allegations against them? did all your female friends stop talking to you because of your bigoted view points and victim shaming?
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Im jewish and dont live in america and believe it or not im popular with the lesbians despite not being one.

Who said i supported figgy? I just think the whole story is suspicious.


Only flag i hang is the israeli one.
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probably shoudlve just stayed off the site after yo ban, what do your lesbian friends think of your biggoted view points on the trans community? or are they unaware that you dont support the lgbt? probably the latter.

Theyre aware some even share my sentiment, i dont hate them i just disagree with them.

Also alot of lesbians are gender critical and dislike transgender women for using the " lesbian label"
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on August 07, 2020, 02:08:24 PM
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.


never understood this pov.

no one forced you to start shouting out your beliefs.

yeah, freedom of speech means you're equally free to hold a stupid opinion as a sound one.

it doesn't mean that all opinions are equal.

if you don't want a debate, don't start one.

fairly obvious.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: tonysoprano on August 07, 2020, 02:45:13 PM
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Transgenderism is a mental illness.
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the thread is unpopular opinions not bigoted opinions. you're straight up transphobic homie. saying someones sexual identity is a mental illness is a lot different than not supporting the corrupt ass Israeli gov.
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Not supporting the israeli government is a bigoted opinion not an unpopular opinion.
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https://www.btselem.org/press_releases/20190117_2018_fatalities
So its bigoted to not support racially targeted genocide attempts by the Israeli goverment? but your not being transphobic by disregarding the trans experience?
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I can hold any opinion i want, now leave me alone.
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and i can hold my opinion that you dont have a clue what your talking about, it seems like alt right propaganda has a hold of your brain. you posted trans phobic "opinions" on a an open forum dont pull the leave me alone card. your just as open to criticism as anyone else just because your opinion is controversial doesn't mean its excused from backlash.
delete your slap bruh 70 posts in 2 days is way too much.
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You are free to ignore me as i am to ignore you.
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youre not doing a great job at ignoring me, youve replied to everything ive said to you. are u like the one girl that hangs out with confederate flag waving dudes who have rape allegations against them? did all your female friends stop talking to you because of your bigoted view points and victim shaming?


You can take a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a bull's ass, but wouldn't you rather take the butcher's word for it?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DA BIG BODY BENZ on August 07, 2020, 04:48:46 PM
The skate hacks dude is just as good as any pro...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 07, 2020, 05:37:31 PM
Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: blowjobtofakie on August 07, 2020, 06:01:45 PM
Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.

You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 07, 2020, 06:05:15 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: blowjobtofakie on August 07, 2020, 06:08:57 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
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How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me.

Yeah I know cheetahsheets, welcome back you piss poor attitude havin mother fucker.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 07, 2020, 06:10:02 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
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How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me.
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Yeah I know cheetahsheets, welcome back you piss poor attitude havin mother fucker.
Not even close mate. Guess again.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: blowjobtofakie on August 07, 2020, 07:10:13 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
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How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me.
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Yeah I know cheetahsheets, welcome back you piss poor attitude havin mother fucker.
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Not even close mate. Guess again.

With no footy it’s hard to guess so...
How about you write slap on your taint and I’ll keep guessing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jaqen H Gnar on August 07, 2020, 08:09:48 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
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How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me.
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Yeah I know cheetahsheets, welcome back you piss poor attitude havin mother fucker.
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Not even close mate. Guess again.
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With no footy it’s hard to guess so...
How about you write slap on your taint and I’ll keep guessing.
You really should work on your insults Einstein. What you wrote sounds like a person soliciting a stranger online for images that could be deemed pornographic.
That can land you in a heap of trouble.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DA BIG BODY BENZ on August 07, 2020, 08:17:55 PM
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Being pro is overrated. I will stay on flow.
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You gonna post some footy or what? We’d love to see your welcome to Braille intro.
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How about
fuck
You
pay me.
 I’ll take your money and chuck it in the trash. It means nothing to me.
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Yeah I know cheetahsheets, welcome back you piss poor attitude havin mother fucker.
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Not even close mate. Guess again.
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With no footy it’s hard to guess so...
How about you write slap on your taint and I’ll keep guessing.
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You really should work on your insults Einstein. What you wrote sounds like a person soliciting a stranger online for images that could be deemed pornographic.
That can land you in a heap of trouble.



I dont believe that's illegal, if you asked him to stop and he kept asking to see you naked then sure that's harassment but I dont think it would apply to slap
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 08, 2020, 08:02:41 PM
The skate hacks dude is just as good as any pro...

Post a video part?

I want to see them hang with MJ.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GollyIamGully on August 08, 2020, 11:56:18 PM
We need another Big Brother.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on August 09, 2020, 12:37:48 AM
We need another Big Brother.

I'd be very disappointed if this was an unpopular opinion here. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on August 09, 2020, 12:51:33 AM
Next year I want all the Olympic skateboarding medals to be won by unknown Chinese athletes who have been training in special CCCP skateboarding camps under a very strict regime. 

Nobody will know or remember their names, they should have no charisma and will show no emotions,  not even smiling or crying during the ceremony with 3 Chinese on the stage at every discipline, both male and female.

Skateboarding will be seen as super boring, receive low ratings and viewing numbers, and the MSM will decide to stop covering the events halfway through the Olympics and focus on more exciting events like racewalking and archery instead.

After this failure the Olympic Comittee wil decide to abandon skateboarding altogether for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: peptobismol on August 09, 2020, 01:11:51 AM
Next year I want all the Olympic skateboarding medals to be won by unknown Chinese athletes who have been training in special CCCP skateboarding camps under a very strict regime. 

Nobody will know or remember their names, they should have no charisma and will show no emotions,  not even smiling or crying during the ceremony with 3 Chinese on the stage at every discipline, both male and female.

Skateboarding will be seen as super boring, receive low ratings and viewing numbers, and the MSM will decide to stop covering the events halfway through the Olympics and focus on more exciting events like racewalking and archery instead.

After this failure the Olympic Comittee wil decide to abandon skateboarding altogether for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

how tf do you have such a massively negative rep? everything you just said is best case scenario. it also reminded me of when the soviet union dominated ALL of hockey........actually i take it back, best case scenario would be that the olympics get cancelled all together. that traveling circus has no place in japan, theyll just fuck shit up there just like every other inconsiderate foreigner.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on August 09, 2020, 04:38:02 AM
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Next year I want all the Olympic skateboarding medals to be won by unknown Chinese athletes who have been training in special CCCP skateboarding camps under a very strict regime. 

Nobody will know or remember their names, they should have no charisma and will show no emotions,  not even smiling or crying during the ceremony with 3 Chinese on the stage at every discipline, both male and female.

Skateboarding will be seen as super boring, receive low ratings and viewing numbers, and the MSM will decide to stop covering the events halfway through the Olympics and focus on more exciting events like racewalking and archery instead.

After this failure the Olympic Comittee wil decide to abandon skateboarding altogether for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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how tf do you have such a massively negative rep? everything you just said is best case scenario. it also reminded me of when the soviet union dominated ALL of hockey........actually i take it back, best case scenario would be that the olympics get cancelled all together. that traveling circus has no place in japan, theyll just fuck shit up there just like every other inconsiderate foreigner.

Former mod set it down to -65K after I doxxed somebody.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Vomit Lust on August 09, 2020, 07:10:24 AM
Next year I want all the Olympic skateboarding medals to be won by unknown Chinese athletes who have been training in special CCCP skateboarding camps under a very strict regime. 

Nobody will know or remember their names, they should have no charisma and will show no emotions,  not even smiling or crying during the ceremony with 3 Chinese on the stage at every discipline, both male and female.

Skateboarding will be seen as super boring, receive low ratings and viewing numbers, and the MSM will decide to stop covering the events halfway through the Olympics and focus on more exciting events like racewalking and archery instead.

After this failure the Olympic Comittee wil decide to abandon skateboarding altogether for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The last two paragraphs are 100% what’s going to happen no matter what.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on August 09, 2020, 07:13:48 AM
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Triceratops were the worst type of dinosaurs
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please explain
Sick of having to explain the obvious to sheeple
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DirtyBurger on August 09, 2020, 07:28:30 AM
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Sick of having to explain the obvious to sheeple

This is offensive to the core. I just rewatched Jurassic Park, so I might be biased.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on August 09, 2020, 12:41:56 PM
Verso is the masterpiece Suciu wanted it to be. Is that an unpopular opinion? I only remember the classic thread before the part dropped not after.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on August 09, 2020, 08:04:13 PM
Verso is the masterpiece Suciu wanted it to be. Is that an unpopular opinion? I only remember the classic thread before the part dropped not after.

The skating was great, and anyone who's opinion matters would agree. However, a lot of people aren't really into Beirut and I personally didn't think the mirror section at the end really added much to the presentation. I get that it was a unique experience for him to plan out and coordinate, but as a viewer, it's just kind of felt anti-climactic.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: zaymfstroud on August 09, 2020, 09:58:07 PM
Fred Gall is whatever, the gonz and Dill are kooks and Penny's style is gross. Oh, and Clint Walker's Ambiguous part was sick as fuck.

Depends on what era of Penny. 90s Penny's style is amazing. 2000s and forward tho, nah.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Brguy on August 10, 2020, 05:16:21 AM
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Verso is the masterpiece Suciu wanted it to be. Is that an unpopular opinion? I only remember the classic thread before the part dropped not after.
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The skating was great, and anyone who's opinion matters would agree. However, a lot of people aren't really into Beirut and I personally didn't think the mirror section at the end really added much to the presentation. I get that it was a unique experience for him to plan out and coordinate, but as a viewer, it's just kind of felt anti-climactic.
I think it felt more like an outro/credits to it all, the second song being the actual ender.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on August 10, 2020, 06:43:22 AM
Verso is the masterpiece Suciu wanted it to be. Is that an unpopular opinion? I only remember the classic thread before the part dropped not after.
Everything in that part was tasty and I try to emulate some of his low impact skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on August 18, 2020, 12:30:25 PM
i feel it is just a matter of time that every skater will realize it makes absolutely no sense to not ride a symmetrical board like ishod and many more already do. and asymetrical shapes besides shaped retro boards will be a thing of the past soon.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on August 19, 2020, 02:27:46 PM
Jake Johnson's style is better when his hair is longer.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on August 19, 2020, 02:47:19 PM
Jake Johnson's style is better when his hair is longer.

Yup...and AO is the opposite.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: burn_to_live on August 19, 2020, 03:33:30 PM
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Jake Johnson's style is better when his hair is longer.
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Yup...and AO is the opposite.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 22, 2020, 08:32:44 AM
I don't give a fuck who's president.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: burn_to_live on August 22, 2020, 08:33:39 AM
I don't give a fuck who's president.
Me either.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dong Hanglo on August 22, 2020, 09:08:05 AM
Juggalo pants will be seen for what they are.

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on August 22, 2020, 03:04:28 PM
As unpopular an opinion as it may seem, 2020 will prove to be the year that gold ankle chains spill over the fashion confines of their 92704/SA borders to become THE “must-have” accessory piece to compliment any pair of white Nyjahs.   ;)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on August 22, 2020, 07:09:07 PM
Juggalo pants will be seen for what they are.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/TZ7uz8JkZYPPG/source.gif)
Don't be surprised this style has already coming back.........
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GollyIamGully on August 22, 2020, 08:57:30 PM
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Juggalo pants will be seen for what they are.

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Don't be surprised this style has already coming back.........

I did it once and am prepared to do it again.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on August 26, 2020, 11:45:59 AM
Jamie Thomas created Misled Youth to be a superhero movie starring himself with little previews of all his team riders, and you all call him a hero.

Doug Brown skates and teaches children to be the best version of himself, and you call him a zero.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Solid bowlcut on August 26, 2020, 12:18:40 PM
0.25 Difference in wheelbase doesn't make that much difference and you don't need to buy new trucks because of it

Guilty as charged
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on August 26, 2020, 12:24:16 PM
Juggalo pants will be seen for what they are.

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Confused by #2 and 3, shirts tucked into boxers or tiny shirts?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: homegrown83 on August 26, 2020, 01:48:41 PM
i feel it is just a matter of time that every skater will realize it makes absolutely no sense to not ride a symmetrical board like ishod and many more already do. and asymetrical shapes besides shaped retro boards will be a thing of the past soon.

I second that. It would prolong my boards too since I'm usually done with them when they get super razor tailed. I'd like to switch the board around and not have it feel weird.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Had_to_be_said on August 26, 2020, 08:44:42 PM
Nike saved skateboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BALARGUE on August 27, 2020, 06:13:55 AM
Lucien on LV is wrong
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 27, 2020, 06:27:08 AM
I hate having to kook people
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on August 27, 2020, 06:37:57 AM
Prince's music was boring
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on August 27, 2020, 06:49:27 AM
i enjoy watching nine club experience about new video parts way more than reading the threads on slap. i used to love the negativity of this place but jees every thread on here is just people bitching about editing and music. i like that the guys on the nine club get pumped on the tricks and geek out on details about the spots. way more interesting to me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on August 27, 2020, 09:19:39 AM
Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on August 27, 2020, 09:37:14 AM
Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
You really think Tiago is boring?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on August 27, 2020, 09:40:37 AM
Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated

To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on August 27, 2020, 09:53:28 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on August 27, 2020, 10:22:41 AM
Jamie Thomas created Misled Youth to be a superhero movie starring himself with little previews of all his team riders, and you all call him a hero.

Doug Brown skates and teaches children to be the best version of himself, and you call him a zero.

Who calls Jamie a hero?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on August 27, 2020, 10:29:23 AM
Flip in flip out usually looks spastic. I'd rather see longer grinds/slides with more control and style.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on August 27, 2020, 10:36:06 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
Some hot takes right here
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on August 27, 2020, 11:02:27 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Some hot takes right here
I stand firmly behind my Stegosaurus comment
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on August 27, 2020, 11:08:19 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Some hot takes right here
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I stand firmly behind my Stegosaurus comment

Those are both awesome dinosaurs. T Rex is most overrated. Firstly, it was a scavenger, and 2nd it was covered in feathers. It was probably close to Nathan Lane in the Birdcage, which is cool, but not kind of the thunder lizards shit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on August 27, 2020, 11:19:43 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Some hot takes right here
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I stand firmly behind my Stegosaurus comment
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Those are both awesome dinosaurs. T Rex is most overrated. Firstly, it was a scavenger, and 2nd it was covered in feathers. It was probably close to Nathan Lane in the Birdcage, which is cool, but not kind of the thunder lizards shit.
I was with you until the Nathan Lane Birdcage reference now I am all about flamboyant gay killer thunder lizards.  Also I need to know where you stand on Pterodactyls.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on August 27, 2020, 11:50:22 AM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.

Hell nah gonz is anything but underrated. That's not even opinion that's just fact.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mr. Stinky on August 27, 2020, 12:20:36 PM
Flip in flip out usually looks spastic. I'd rather see longer grinds/slides with more control and style.

Backing this hard right now, but I will say there is little I love more than a nice, long tailslide with a graceful flip out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on August 27, 2020, 12:23:38 PM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Hell nah gonz is anything but underrated. That's not even opinion that's just fact.
He's pretty much the reason we are all here whether we know it or not.  He gets a fair amount of hate on Slap.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on August 27, 2020, 12:44:26 PM
Nollie heelflips are the scariest flip trick in skateboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: blowjobtofakie on August 27, 2020, 12:49:26 PM
Nollie heelflips are the scariest flip trick in skateboarding

Nollie heels: oh you like popsicle shapes huh, I’ll show you a fuckin popsicle alright
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on August 27, 2020, 01:24:16 PM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Some hot takes right here
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I stand firmly behind my Stegosaurus comment
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Those are both awesome dinosaurs. T Rex is most overrated. Firstly, it was a scavenger, and 2nd it was covered in feathers. It was probably close to Nathan Lane in the Birdcage, which is cool, but not kind of the thunder lizards shit.
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I was with you until the Nathan Lane Birdcage reference now I am all about flamboyant gay killer thunder lizards.  Also I need to know where you stand on Pterodactyls.

Haha, you have a point. Pterodactyls are ok, I guess, but I hate the people that hype them.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on August 27, 2020, 01:24:33 PM
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Flip in flip out usually looks spastic. I'd rather see longer grinds/slides with more control and style.
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Backing this hard right now, but I will say there is little I love more than a nice, long tailslide with a graceful flip out.

Agreed.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on August 27, 2020, 03:00:43 PM
Maple Black Cat was actually a great video.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on August 27, 2020, 05:26:48 PM
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Every skater on Primitive is boring
PJ Ladd is overrated
On Slap Mullens impact is overrated, Gonz's is underrated
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To confirm, is your opinion that slap believes the Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated, or that you personally think that Gonz is underrated and Mullen is overrated.

I was a little confused there.
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I believe Gonz is way underrated, on this board anyway, and that Mullen is overrated.
And yes I find Tiago kinda boring.
And the dude who said Triceratops were the worst dinosaur was close, but its the Stegosaurus those dudes suck.
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Some hot takes right here
Ikr? Imagine thinking triceratops or the mighty Steg are the worst dinosaurs, when souzhousaurus and gryposaurus exist(ed).

Also, Tiago boring? Franky V boring? Does Jorge just wanna watch flyouts all day? Maybe watch Jaws jump off a cliff?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on August 27, 2020, 06:20:26 PM
Maple Black Cat was actually a great video.

hell yeah it was
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Airwrecka on August 28, 2020, 01:11:50 AM
nollie heel, back tail and treflip are the corniest tricks a person can do in a line
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: goingapelikenigo on August 28, 2020, 02:11:10 AM
i feel it is just a matter of time that every skater will realize it makes absolutely no sense to not ride a symmetrical board like ishod and many more already do. and asymetrical shapes besides shaped retro boards will be a thing of the past soon.

I can totally see this happening, really want to try one.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Allen. on August 28, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
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Maple Black Cat was actually a great video.
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hell yeah it was

I thought this was an accepted fact
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on August 28, 2020, 10:02:30 AM
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i feel it is just a matter of time that every skater will realize it makes absolutely no sense to not ride a symmetrical board like ishod and many more already do. and asymetrical shapes besides shaped retro boards will be a thing of the past soon.
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I can totally see this happening, really want to try one.

I like having a front and back truck for different groves.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Solid bowlcut on August 28, 2020, 12:10:04 PM
Nollie heelflips are the scariest flip trick in skateboarding
Nollie heelflip is a poor mans nollie kickflip
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SatanicPanic on August 28, 2020, 03:05:42 PM
I kinda miss Street League
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on August 28, 2020, 04:23:33 PM
I kinda miss Street League

I was going to the Vegas one. More as something to do with the buddy I was meeting there. But covid.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DMoney on August 28, 2020, 11:34:37 PM
Maple Black Cat was actually a great video.

Chad Knight was on some future shit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: EXTRA SPICY on August 28, 2020, 11:36:08 PM
Brian DeLaTorre’a hand stee

(https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ONGZSTG62UZOHPC4R22BQMQTH4.jpg)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: weon on September 08, 2020, 06:14:41 PM
i wanna buy STRAYE shoes. just to use the insoles in other shoes, but still...

this feels more like a real confession now that i typed it out
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on September 08, 2020, 06:40:36 PM
All flat ground tricks are easier when done fakie.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on September 08, 2020, 06:47:09 PM
nollie heel, back tail and treflip are the corniest tricks a person can do in a line

I don’t agree with this in the slightest but it’s an unpopular opinion thread so not shit I can do lol. Whenever I see a nollie heel in a line I’m like “damn that probably took fucking forever”
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on September 08, 2020, 06:57:11 PM
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I don’t agree with this in the slightest but it’s an unpopular opinion thread so not shit I can do lol. Whenever I see a nollie heel in a line I’m like “damn that probably took fucking forever”

The ole west-coast line used to consist of a slow nollie heelflip and then push to another trick down a stairset.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto Saari on September 10, 2020, 08:59:55 AM
Mike Carroll's arm flail was just as bad as T-funk's.

Jerry Fowler had arguably the best flat ground 360 flip ever, but I have lost some respect for him since Heath said he lied about nosesliding el toro.

All nollie crooked grinds that are longer than 1 second are invalid. I like when they just bounce off the end of the ledge.

I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 10, 2020, 09:21:17 AM
Beliefs that are strongly held on this board (as a collective) are often held exclusively on this board, and nowhere else.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on September 10, 2020, 09:40:30 AM
7.75 is better than 8+
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: blowjobtofakie on September 10, 2020, 11:33:01 AM
Beliefs that are strongly held on this board (as a collective) are often held exclusively on this board, and nowhere else.

I really felt this way when at Tampa this year when everyone was goin nuts for Nigel and I was just saying to myself “come on Andy Anderson, you got this...”
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on September 10, 2020, 01:02:37 PM
7.75 is better than 8+

Yes!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on September 10, 2020, 02:31:38 PM
7.75 is better than 8+

So you like uh flipping your board, huh? And landing tricks?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on September 10, 2020, 02:50:01 PM
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Nollie heelflip is a poor mans nollie kickflip

Nollie heels are so far harder than nollie flips.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on September 10, 2020, 03:43:03 PM
7.75 is better than 8+
Unpopular for Slap would be 8.25 is better than 7.75.  Which it obviously is unless you just skate flat all day.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on September 11, 2020, 06:53:02 AM
I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..

agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pedro_mayn on September 11, 2020, 07:53:04 AM
7.75 is better than 8+

Glad someone said it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ClownOfTheDay on September 11, 2020, 07:59:15 AM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
Didn't Propeller come out that year?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HeapsCool on September 11, 2020, 08:01:03 AM
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Glad someone said it.

2021 trend thread incoming
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pedro_mayn on September 11, 2020, 08:15:30 AM
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7.75 is better than 8+
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Glad someone said it.
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2021 trend thread incoming

Big shoes, small boards.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mr. Stinky on September 11, 2020, 11:15:47 AM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?

Yeah, plus there was Mindfield within relatively recent memory at that time.  So that's like two career peaks for someone a lot of people (defensibly) consider an all-time great in about 5-6 years, both of which were shot well into his 30s.  I mean, I almost get this take, since it's true that Heath was gnarlier and Herman is kind of a more talented skater.  But AVE just seems kind of a little musclebound psycho, which is sort of the locus of his appeal.  Either you like that about him, appreciate how he skates full speed on every trick in every stance for the sake of clips that look as burly as possible, and sense how hard-won a lot of his clips probably were for that reason, or that doesn't really do anything for you.

Anyway, AVE hate belongs in an unpopular opinion thread, so kudos to fake Arto for a good one. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on September 11, 2020, 11:17:48 AM
TheBerrics was the best content media from 2007-2013 and probably your childhood. even if you were 25 at the time, you know you loved that shit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on September 11, 2020, 12:57:42 PM
Do you ever wonder if Dill wishes he was fucking soty, but it was Ave that became a fucking soty. And then Tyshawn became a fucking soty, yet Dill - never a fucking soty.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on September 11, 2020, 01:03:27 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?

there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: conqueso on September 11, 2020, 01:05:42 PM
Do you ever wonder if Dill wishes he was fucking soty, but it was Ave that became a fucking soty. And then Tyshawn became a fucking soty, yet Dill - never a fucking soty.

they won so thrasher can build ties with brands like supreme for increased structural power and influence over the industry
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 11, 2020, 01:06:53 PM
Ya'll think Dylan would have ever been a SOTY had he not gotten ill? If he won, it could have been Fucking Dill-an.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on September 11, 2020, 01:08:25 PM
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Do you ever wonder if Dill wishes he was fucking soty, but it was Ave that became a fucking soty. And then Tyshawn became a fucking soty, yet Dill - never a fucking soty.
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Always figured it was a way for thrasher to build ties with brands like supreme for increased structural power and influence over the industry

Like royal families marrying their kids off.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on September 11, 2020, 01:12:46 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: art hellman on September 11, 2020, 01:15:02 PM
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Do you ever wonder if Dill wishes he was fucking soty, but it was Ave that became a fucking soty. And then Tyshawn became a fucking soty, yet Dill - never a fucking soty.
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they won so thrasher can build ties with brands like supreme for increased structural power and influence over the industry

(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/d1/55/01/d155016bcb527a470a461ae2b15529c5.jpg)

alternate reply: You're ghostin' us, motherfuckerer. I don't care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I'll bleed ya, real quiet. Leave ya here. Got that?

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: sus on September 11, 2020, 01:33:27 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.

Joslin will get it one of these years
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: seewhathappens on September 11, 2020, 01:38:57 PM
TheBerrics was the best content media from 2007-2013 and probably your childhood. even if you were 25 at the time, you know you loved that shit

Fair
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Menthol_spirits on September 11, 2020, 02:17:30 PM
Bake and Destroy was the 2010s Baker 3
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Post by: FlatBeat on September 11, 2020, 02:19:39 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
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Joslin will get it one of these years

I think he missed his window. His style of skating and the way he takes impact is going to mess with his longevity.

He will likely stay relevant for a while but I don't see him upping his game in his later years a la reynolds or heath. I think his best parts are behind him and his style/creativity isn't going to win him soty.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on September 11, 2020, 03:55:13 PM
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Do you ever wonder if Dill wishes he was fucking soty, but it was Ave that became a fucking soty. And then Tyshawn became a fucking soty, yet Dill - never a fucking soty.
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they won so thrasher can build ties with brands like supreme for increased structural power and influence over the industry

I feel like this is exactly what happened. At the end of the day there were suits shaking hands.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on September 12, 2020, 06:22:38 AM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
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Joslin will get it one of these years
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I think he missed his window. His style of skating and the way he takes impact is going to mess with his longevity.

He will likely stay relevant for a while but I don't see him upping his game in his later years a la reynolds or heath. I think his best parts are behind him and his style/creativity isn't going to win him soty.

this is probably right. his first year out when plan b dropped was his year. he released so much footy. he dropped like a 9 minute park of low impact tech skating at the end of the year around the time everyone was saying he was only a hucker and had so much footage come out through the year.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: butterballs for jerry on September 12, 2020, 06:33:53 AM
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7.75 is better than 8+
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Glad someone said it.
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2021 trend thread incoming
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Big shoes, small boards.

skate trends are on a 20 year cycle, it's the year 2000 again. we need a new Muska!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on September 12, 2020, 07:51:36 AM
Bake and Destroy was the 2010s Baker 3


I think everyone would agree with this. I mean it's a full length video...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: noninjasinstreetfighter on September 12, 2020, 09:06:09 AM
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Verso is the masterpiece Suciu wanted it to be. Is that an unpopular opinion? I only remember the classic thread before the part dropped not after.
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The skating was great, and anyone who's opinion matters would agree. However, a lot of people aren't really into Beirut and I personally didn't think the mirror section at the end really added much to the presentation. I get that it was a unique experience for him to plan out and coordinate, but as a viewer, it's just kind of felt anti-climactic.

First Beirut song was a wrong choice. Strangely felt out of place IMO.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on September 12, 2020, 10:41:33 AM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
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Joslin will get it one of these years
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I think he missed his window. His style of skating and the way he takes impact is going to mess with his longevity.

He will likely stay relevant for a while but I don't see him upping his game in his later years a la reynolds or heath. I think his best parts are behind him and his style/creativity isn't going to win him soty.
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this is probably right. his first year out when plan b dropped was his year. he released so much footy. he dropped like a 9 minute park of low impact tech skating at the end of the year around the time everyone was saying he was only a hucker and had so much footage come out through the year.

joslin is a great skater, but he hasn't got "it", by that i mean a personality that makes for a good soty personality to make content around. i'm not saying he's dumb, but there is nothing interesting about his personality other than that he's a super good skater apart from the dumb anti-vaccine shit. i feel like making him into a skater of the year would be like a chris cole situation again, and i didn't even get it with him winning two times, wtf. we all know raw ability doesn't cut it. if that would be the case, he would 100% deserved it, even though most of his footage leaves me emotionless. it doesn't help that his selfmade corpo plugs he puts out on insta are super cringe worthy. seriously the dude just seems to be a dork with questionable info on how the world works, probably good hearted and natured, but imagine that post soty content, interviews and all. 

it would be bland as fuck and probably peppered with monster and chick-fil-a plugs. a soty needs a cool team and associates around him so the mag can run soty content for a few months. i don't see that with joslin, like we were blessed with content from lots of skaters and their crews and teams via their soty runs, gt for example. joslin kinda seems out for himself in that regard, i could be wrong but do the plan b dudes actually skate with eachother?

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on September 12, 2020, 12:00:54 PM
Mikey Taylor is actually a great person and is a better role model than your favorite skater
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on September 12, 2020, 01:44:40 PM
Mikey Taylor is actually a great person and is a better role model than your favorite skater
i think you just clocked this thread. you could have said "ankle bracelets are cool and manly" and it still wouldn't have been as unpopular as this
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on September 12, 2020, 02:48:43 PM
Raisins don't belong in trail mix. In fact, fuck raisins altogether. Oh, you like raisins? You geriatric no taste having motherfucker. I bet you think that linoleum tile in your piece of shit apartment looks good too huh? If I had a time machine I would skip killing Hitler and go straight for the absolute human paraquat that thought throwing dried up grapes into a cookie was a good idea. You ever bite into a "chocolate chip" cookie and it ends up being filled with those sorry ass chinchilla ballsacks instead? If you haven't then you haven't experienced true disappointment in your life.   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: imposter on September 12, 2020, 02:52:05 PM
Baggy jeans are ugly
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on September 12, 2020, 05:12:31 PM
Bake and Destroy was the 2010s Baker 3

I don’t even remember it. The Deathwish video was way more memorable to me
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on September 12, 2020, 05:46:45 PM
Raisins don't belong in trail mix. In fact, fuck raisins altogether. Oh, you like raisins? You geriatric no taste having motherfucker. I bet you think that linoleum tile in your piece of shit apartment looks good too huh? If I had a time machine I would skip killing Hitler and go straight for the absolute human paraquat that thought throwing dried up grapes into a cookie was a good idea. You ever bite into a "chocolate chip" cookie and it ends up being filled with those sorry ass chinchilla ballsacks instead? If you haven't then you haven't experienced true disappointment in your life.   

Dude I feel you.  Never met a raisin that I liked.    Except for the California Raisins... they were alright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-gDi_P2rs&feature=share
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 12, 2020, 06:11:02 PM
Mikey Taylor is actually a great person and is a better role model than your favorite skater
Which one of his properties do you manage.  Seriously my nanny needs a place
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 12, 2020, 06:25:40 PM
Jake Phelps was aweful and skateboarding is better without him.  Phill Shao could have made the mag legendary.  Thanks for the shirts Tony, you’ve made your father proud
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on September 12, 2020, 07:00:18 PM
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Which one of his properties do you manage.  Seriously my nanny needs a place
He manage them two spots; Centennial Skatepark in Santa Ana (nobody, absolutely NOBODY rides without the big fish’s say so,) and the Anklet Emporium over on East 4th, near the Market.
Hit him up if you want to skate at the park, or pretty up your hooves with some electro-plated chain.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: C.J. Gap on September 12, 2020, 07:10:00 PM
Of the skaters in the original THPS, Bucky Lasek is probably the least kookish of them all now
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Post by: Atiba Applebum on September 12, 2020, 07:16:26 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
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Joslin will get it one of these years

You think loyal brave true Joslin will get it when Mark Gonzales has never won it?   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on September 12, 2020, 07:19:54 PM
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I don't understand why AVE has a SOTY. His part in DC video was cool but that came out in 2003. I don't think I heard his name since then until he won. IMO he is nowhere near as iconic as Heath or as talented as Herman, neither of which have a SOTY..
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agree with this. i forget who got beat out with his lifetime achievement award but remember being bummed about it
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Didn't Propeller come out that year?
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there were a fuck load of people that deserved it more than ave that year looking back: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-2015-finalists/

i mean ishod, o'neill,  jah, joslin, silvas, etc... ave is sick but all these guys threw down way harder
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Joslin deserved it like 3 different times.
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Joslin will get it one of these years
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You think loyal brave true Joslin will get it when Mark Gonzales has never won it?
Loyal, monotone, brave and true.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doublesteveburger on September 12, 2020, 08:32:42 PM
everything’s a sandwich if you sit on it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lazer69 on September 12, 2020, 08:46:42 PM
Mikey Taylor is actually a great person and is a better role model than your favorite skater

Defintley unpopular here. A lot of these people on here are socialists, bro. These fools wouldve went to Jonestown in the 70's..
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on September 12, 2020, 09:24:59 PM
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Defintley unpopular here. A lot of these people on here are socialists, bro. These fools wouldve went to Jonestown in the 70's..
Buncha Koolaid drinkers we are.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: augustmoon on September 12, 2020, 11:20:59 PM
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Defintley unpopular here. A lot of these people on here are socialists, bro. These fools wouldve went to Jonestown in the 70's..

Sinner, is this you?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on September 13, 2020, 08:42:32 AM
If you think chris "empty shell" joslin should've won soty something is not working in your brain
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: os89 on September 13, 2020, 08:47:29 AM
2020 is so awesome. Fuck yea. This year has been going just swimmingly for me, and I think the entire world.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on September 13, 2020, 09:49:25 AM
2020 is so awesome. Fuck yea. This year has been going just swimmingly for me, and I think the entire world.

Same here. I've been collecting those fat unemployment checks since March. With COVID around, people don't come to Santa Ana park. I saw rockstar chuggin Joslin at Tustin Legacy Park the other day. Really contemplating taking over Tustin's park also, tired of anti-vaxers ruining my sesh.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 13, 2020, 12:32:39 PM
everything’s a sandwich if you sit on it
Serious sandwich question, bread of choice,   Best veggie trinity and meat/ sauce combo
I’m going sourdough, onion, lettuce, orange pepper, sour cream horseradish bbq with thinly sliced pastrami
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on September 13, 2020, 12:53:03 PM
People who skate that bank to ledge along the train tracks when a train is going past are fucking idiots. There's nothing cool about it, slip out and you're going to get sucked under a train and mangled to pieces
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SSBSTRS on September 13, 2020, 02:21:40 PM
Of the skaters in the original THPS, Bucky Lasek is probably the least kookish of them all now

Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BALARGUE on September 13, 2020, 02:59:50 PM
People who skate that bank to ledge along the train tracks when a train is going past are fucking idiots. There's nothing cool about it, slip out and you're going to get sucked under a train and mangled to pieces

Perspective
Distance
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Baswell Cerry on September 13, 2020, 06:58:35 PM
Skateboarding is cool again and it sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on September 13, 2020, 07:01:36 PM
Skateboarding is cool again and it sucks.

Skateboarders - the original hipsters
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: conqueso on September 13, 2020, 07:13:49 PM
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everything’s a sandwich if you sit on it
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Serious sandwich question, bread of choice,   Best veggie trinity and meat/ sauce combo
I’m going sourdough, onion, lettuce, orange pepper, sour cream horseradish bbq with thinly sliced pastrami
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Sourdough turkey melt, sharp cheddar and gouda, spinach and some spicy mustard.

foh turkey is a low tier meat
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 13, 2020, 08:20:42 PM
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Serious sandwich question, bread of choice,   Best veggie trinity and meat/ sauce combo
I’m going sourdough, onion, lettuce, orange pepper, sour cream horseradish bbq with thinly sliced pastrami
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Sourdough turkey melt, sharp cheddar and gouda, spinach and some spicy mustard.
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foh turkey is a low tier meat
I lost my taste for turkey, to keep from breaking my Gramma’s heart I eat it at thanksgiving.  My gramma is Midwest as fuck so there is always ham as well.  I only like chicken on the yardbird side of life.  ❤️ You gramma!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Silky Johnson on September 13, 2020, 09:40:55 PM
Of the skaters in the original THPS, Bucky Lasek is probably the least kookish of them all now
I came across his youtube channel and actually enjoyed his Subie build series
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Technique on September 13, 2020, 09:57:18 PM
since we’re on the topic..
Generic supermarket brand products are superior to brand name ones.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on September 15, 2020, 04:25:55 PM
Reynolds should have gone to DC. They can afford with tfunk gone.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: friendly dave on September 17, 2020, 02:20:47 AM
Pontus' shoes just look like Simples, and if they are getting more ethically manufactured, that's rad but, otherwise I don't get the hype.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Spacetravelisboring on September 17, 2020, 05:51:49 AM
since we’re on the topic..
Generic supermarket brand products are superior to brand name ones.

Examples?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 17, 2020, 06:04:11 AM
People who skate that bank to ledge along the train tracks when a train is going past are fucking idiots. There's nothing cool about it, slip out and you're going to get sucked under a train and mangled to pieces
Ice cold take.
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on September 17, 2020, 07:46:51 AM
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TwisT on September 17, 2020, 08:29:27 AM
I fuck with Joslin

Grew up poor, raised by his grandma, mom on drugs, MIA dad, doesn't fuck with the police, core sponsors (no Nike, LV, or even a Dickies for this kid) seems like that Anti-vax shit was mostly his ex-wife. Although she did keep him eating healthy cause now he posts straight garbage. Loves his kid. So if he wants to fucking milk the energy money and do some Disney ads to provide the best life for his kid and take care of grandma, go right a fucking ahead

He's a true street skater, that does the gnarliest shit, and when you thought he was just huckster, did a ledge/tech part for fucking fun. Is better than most of the people on (insert trendy brand).




Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sleazy on September 17, 2020, 08:43:30 AM
i like joslin's skating too and they are way worse examples on the lifestyle side in pro skating that joslin
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JANUS on September 17, 2020, 08:44:27 AM
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Ice cold take.
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.

Once again, he did not:
http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2018/08/14/happened-gershon-mosley/ (http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2018/08/14/happened-gershon-mosley/)

Question 17.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on September 17, 2020, 08:58:35 AM
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
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If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
Jeez you really do get butthurt when anyone disses Joslin. So when your watching him risk his life do you get hard?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on September 17, 2020, 09:34:30 AM
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
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If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
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Jeez you really do get butthurt when anyone disses Joslin. So when your watching him risk his life do you get hard?
I get intensely hard anytime I see someone land something down Davis so yes. Also it’s 2020 and completely ok to get hard over other men these days. Keep your wack homophobic bullshit on European cooking forums weirdo
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 17, 2020, 09:43:47 AM
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
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If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
Cry about it, bitch boi.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hank on September 17, 2020, 09:47:07 AM
East Coast skateboarding is enjoyable to watch
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on September 17, 2020, 09:52:17 AM
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
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If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
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Cry about it, bitch boi.
You’re the only one crying here, probably because you never learned how to skate a stair set. Low impact little boy
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 17, 2020, 09:53:00 AM
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People who skate that bank to ledge along the train tracks when a train is going past are fucking idiots. There's nothing cool about it, slip out and you're going to get sucked under a train and mangled to pieces
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Ice cold take.
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Of the skaters in the original THPS, Bucky Lasek is probably the least kookish of them all now
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Reynolds yo, put some respek on the boss' name.
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The white dude who called Gershon the n-word, created a brand that's taken more from black culture than literally anyone else, and then, years later, did piss all during the biggest social uprising movement of his lifetime? Nah, Reynolds is not beyond reproach. For what it's worth, my answer is Elissa or Rodney.

Also, Chris Joslin sucks a copious amount of ass. His style is terrible and he represents everything wrong with modern day skateboarding. I harshly judge anyone who's older than fifteen or so and claims to be a fan.
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If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.
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Cry about it, bitch boi.
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You’re the only one crying here, probably because you never learned how to skate a stair set. Low impact little boy
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/10/17/1350479477094/Crying-baby-010.jpg?width=300&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=04c4180ff500d377904cb8c601d4984c)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on September 17, 2020, 02:58:17 PM

If you make sweeping judgements about other people based on who they like to watch skateboard, you’re probably not much older than 15. Or you’re mentally stuck at 15 lol. I’m sorry dudes risking their life is more interesting/impressive to me than suciu doing a switch Ollie over a manhole. Joslins a super respectful guy too. The real problem with modern day skating is all the bitching and complaining, which you embody perfectly.

Cry about it, bitch boi.

Oh look he was right
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on September 17, 2020, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: Billy Bitchcakes
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mouth on September 17, 2020, 06:56:15 PM
Joslin is amazing. Possibly the best gap skater of all time. The fact that he's hated on this forum is strong evidence.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on September 17, 2020, 07:28:46 PM
Most of the Primitive team (while amazing) is virtually indistinguishable because nearly everyone skates and dresses the same and films at the same spots.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on September 17, 2020, 07:43:41 PM
Most of the Primitive team (while amazing) is virtually indistinguishable because nearly everyone skates and dresses the same and films at the same spots.

Yeah I wouldn’t be able to tell Franky Villani and Robert Neal apart if my life depended on it.  ::)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on September 17, 2020, 09:42:02 PM
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Yeah I wouldn’t be able to tell Franky Villani and Robert Neal apart if my life depended on it.  ::)
Wade, Tiago and JB are all played by the same person.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on September 18, 2020, 03:12:45 AM
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Most of the Primitive team (while amazing) is virtually indistinguishable because nearly everyone skates and dresses the same and films at the same spots.
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Yeah I wouldn’t be able to tell Franky Villani and Robert Neal apart if my life depended on it.  ::)
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Wade, Tiago and JB are all played by the same person.

Amazing reading comprehension, way to ignore the entire premise of my statement. Its pretty obvious Tiago / Wade / Frankie don't fall into that category.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Murge on September 18, 2020, 05:51:58 AM
I don’t get the hype of the last resort shoe it looks bad. Like an air walk or some shit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: C.J. Gap on September 18, 2020, 04:43:56 PM
People were pissed when Toy Machine had each individual part of Programming Injection released one at a time on Thrasher, but no one gave a shit when Santa Cruz did the same with Uprising on BluetorchTV that one week in 2001.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SneakySecrets on September 18, 2020, 05:05:55 PM
People were pissed when Toy Machine had each individual part of Programming Injection released one at a time on Thrasher, but no one gave a shit when Santa Cruz did the same with Uprising on BluetorchTV that one week in 2001.

Haha I remember randomly catching Art Bars in little chunks on that show.  I had been skating for maybe a couple months at the time and having my mind blown over how fucking cool it was.  It’s still one of my all-time favorite videos.  Simpler times.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on September 18, 2020, 05:26:58 PM
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Haha I remember randomly catching Art Bars in little chunks on that show.  I had been skating for maybe a couple months at the time and having my mind blown over how fucking cool it was.  It’s still one of my all-time favorite videos.  Simpler times.
Art Bars is one of mine for the exactl same reason. Fucking Shimizu, Ruczyck, Jon West and Ethan Fowler was the best.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on September 18, 2020, 05:51:30 PM
East Coast skateboarding is enjoyable to watch

how is this unpopular on SLAP?
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Post by: Murge on September 18, 2020, 06:22:05 PM
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Haha I remember randomly catching Art Bars in little chunks on that show.  I had been skating for maybe a couple months at the time and having my mind blown over how fucking cool it was.  It’s still one of my all-time favorite videos.  Simpler times.
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Art Bars is one of mine for the exactl same reason. Fucking Shimizu, Ruczyck, Jon West and Ethan Fowler was the best.

Just wanna say art bars is my favorite skate video also.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hank on September 18, 2020, 06:55:59 PM
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how is this unpopular on SLAP?
It seems like theres only zero fans around these parts
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 18, 2020, 07:27:56 PM
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East Coast skateboarding is enjoyable to watch
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how is this unpopular on SLAP?
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It seems like theres only zero fans around these parts
Nice work hank!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lemonchicken91 on September 18, 2020, 08:11:09 PM
I loved Grindking trucks, haven't tried the new ones.

Cupsole boardfeel is never as good as I want, vulc for me until i find the elusive thin cup

5-0 grinds aren't that bad but they have to be done cleanly.

Benihana's are cool as long as it's not the only trick you do every time you do a fly out

360 ollies are the goat trick
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on September 18, 2020, 08:21:44 PM
Pontus' shoes just look like Simples, and if they are getting more ethically manufactured, that's rad but, otherwise I don't get the hype.
Simple never made anything but cupsoles, strong wrong but I don’t get the hype either.  I loved how Pontus acted like state hasn’t already done what he wants to do and the Jenkem reporter was to much of an idiot to not point it out.
In conclusion Fred Gall
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HyenaChaser on September 19, 2020, 02:35:19 AM
Creature is just suburban Anti Hero
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hank on September 19, 2020, 10:31:17 AM
Bump
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on September 19, 2020, 10:39:54 AM
Jb gillet is a GOAT, idk if it's unpopular, but I feel like I never see him in that top tier. Is the switch mongo what keeps him down? Also creatures the suburbs anti hero is hilarious.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Toadfish Rebecchi on September 19, 2020, 11:31:33 PM
Frontside feebles (switch ones too) are the ugliest trick there is.
*Carroll down Hubba is the single exception.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: matty_c on September 19, 2020, 11:40:21 PM
Cupsole boardfeel is never as good as I want, vulc for me until i find the elusive thin cup

Vans ave
Mad expensive and due to design they fall apart in all the places shoes did 20 years ago. I guess it’s a trade off cause you get around a month of the best shoe ever
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on September 20, 2020, 03:04:51 AM
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Cupsole boardfeel is never as good as I want, vulc for me until i find the elusive thin cup
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Vans ave
Mad expensive and due to design they fall apart in all the places shoes did 20 years ago. I guess it’s a trade off cause you get around a month of the best shoe ever

when i tried these on, they felt like vulcs basically. i passed cuz i wanted a thicker sole.

aves aren't that comfy->my unpopular opinion.

i think the tiagos have great boardfeel and are way less clunky than they look in pictures, so they could work. but probably even better might be the nb 440 that so many people on here swear by.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Watitdo on September 20, 2020, 06:11:32 PM
There should be skateboard Verzuz contests on IG live.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on September 20, 2020, 08:18:33 PM
There should be skateboard Verzuz contests on IG live.

Jeremy Rogers vs Terry “Shalom” Kennedy
Artic vs Bad Shit
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: renerene on October 01, 2020, 05:45:38 AM
i like Straye footwear
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rawr1922 on October 01, 2020, 05:51:01 AM
Good morning Jamie
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on October 01, 2020, 06:05:44 AM
Frontside feebles (switch ones too) are the ugliest trick there is.
*Carroll down Hubba is the single exception.

You're frickin mad dood.
 I remember the first time I saw front feebs on a 8? Stair. Its still hard to explain the feeling I got.

It put my hairs on end like good music.

Also Carroll is an unfair standard to hold the rest of skating to.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on October 02, 2020, 01:19:09 PM
Indian food is disgusting
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rawr1922 on October 02, 2020, 02:20:37 PM
Indian food is disgusting


Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on October 02, 2020, 02:25:44 PM
Indian food is disgusting
Grow up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hopeless on October 02, 2020, 02:46:40 PM
As it stands right now, Cyrus Bennett should be in the nominations for SOTY.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jorge on October 02, 2020, 02:48:07 PM
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Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
Indian > Italian > Mexican
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on October 02, 2020, 04:17:17 PM
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Indian food is disgusting
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Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
I guarantee I make the best spaghetti out of any slap member. It’s not even close, long passed down family secret type shit. People walking by the crib want a taste just from the smell alone
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: winecrab on October 02, 2020, 05:43:12 PM
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Cupsole boardfeel is never as good as I want, vulc for me until i find the elusive thin cup
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Vans ave
Mad expensive and due to design they fall apart in all the places shoes did 20 years ago. I guess it’s a trade off cause you get around a month of the best shoe ever
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when i tried these on, they felt like vulcs basically. i passed cuz i wanted a thicker sole.

aves aren't that comfy->my unpopular opinion.

i think the tiagos have great boardfeel and are way less clunky than they look in pictures, so they could work. but probably even better might be the nb 440 that so many people on here swear by.

Nyah's first Nike shoe might be what you're looking for. I'd never buy Nike's though, much less Nyah's shoe.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CanadianBacon on October 02, 2020, 06:01:44 PM
i like Straye footwear
Antwuan made them look sick!!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on October 02, 2020, 10:24:55 PM
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Indian food is disgusting
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Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
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I guarantee I make the best spaghetti out of any slap member. It’s not even close, long passed down family secret type shit. People walking by the crib want a taste just from the smell alone
Send me the recipe.  My family recipe isn’t very good
Thank you and shalom
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on October 03, 2020, 02:02:31 AM
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Indian food is disgusting
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Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
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I guarantee I make the best spaghetti out of any slap member. It’s not even close, long passed down family secret type shit. People walking by the crib want a taste just from the smell alone
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Send me the recipe.  My family recipe isn’t very good
Thank you and shalom

What the fuck is spaghetti?

Some American bastardization of italian food?

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mandatoryfrontsidegrind on October 07, 2020, 05:37:05 PM
Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on October 07, 2020, 05:43:29 PM
Mustaches aren't a good look and shouldn't be as prevalent as they are. It fits certain people (like you Monk  ;) ) but unless you're an Italian journalist or Donny Benet then it's working against your favour.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tear Up a Trick on October 07, 2020, 05:50:53 PM
SOTY should be pronounced suh-tee because you don't pronounce "of" with a long o like "oh," you pronounce it like "uv," like in "duh."  Suh-tee.  Try saying it. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mushroom slice on October 07, 2020, 05:52:41 PM
Most people who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: itsyourdad on October 07, 2020, 05:53:04 PM
Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.
sick troll, shut the fuck up
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on October 07, 2020, 05:54:06 PM
Chalmers has best part in Sorry
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mandatoryfrontsidegrind on October 07, 2020, 06:07:04 PM
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sick troll, shut the fuck up

Prove me wrong, bud. Also, Marbie only went pro because he's a transexual and not for his skateboarding ability.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on October 07, 2020, 06:32:22 PM
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sick troll, shut the fuck up
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Prove me wrong, bud. Also, Marbie only went pro because he's a transexual and not for his skateboarding ability.

sick troll, shut the fuck up

maybe focus, too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on October 07, 2020, 06:50:42 PM
Creature is just suburban Anti Hero

Polar is just European Anti Hero
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: dallou on October 07, 2020, 11:13:14 PM
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sick troll, shut the fuck up
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Prove me wrong, bud. Also, Marbie only went pro because he's a transexual and not for his skateboarding ability.

Imagine making an account to post that. Fucking loser
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on October 08, 2020, 04:39:59 AM
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sick troll, shut the fuck up
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Prove me wrong, bud. Also, Marbie only went pro because he's a transexual and not for his skateboarding ability.

Bruce Campbell doesn’t approve of your shit.
https://youtu.be/ifaoKZfQpdA
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on October 08, 2020, 07:49:03 AM
Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.

Most women who skate aren't doing it for your entertainment
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on October 08, 2020, 07:52:49 AM
Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.

what are you adding?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Scott Chegg on October 08, 2020, 10:09:30 AM
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Cupsole boardfeel is never as good as I want, vulc for me until i find the elusive thin cup
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Vans ave
Mad expensive and due to design they fall apart in all the places shoes did 20 years ago. I guess it’s a trade off cause you get around a month of the best shoe ever
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when i tried these on, they felt like vulcs basically. i passed cuz i wanted a thicker sole.

aves aren't that comfy->my unpopular opinion.

i think the tiagos have great boardfeel and are way less clunky than they look in pictures, so they could work. but probably even better might be the nb 440 that so many people on here swear by.

Nb 440s are pretty good, but the ones I got had a mesh on the side that ripped really quick from doing heelflips and made my foot bleed, maybe some all suede ones would be good.
Reebok club Cs and workouts are pretty good skate shoes, you have decent board feel and they are nice and padded and comfortable.
Dunks have decent board feel and I like the puffy tongue, but at this point in time they are impossible to get.
Currently skating the tyshawns and I really like them, I think they’re the best cup sole Ive tried, and I like the way they look.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on October 08, 2020, 12:20:41 PM
The newish dc kalis, with the one piece toe cap and the super thick tongue, has crazy grip and boardfeeel right out of the box. You can bend the sole in half across the foot.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on October 08, 2020, 02:27:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZFFZSt.jpg)

I'm always curious about how people like this come to be such vile, toxic human beings. So I did a little digging and found out some really disgusting things about the person who owned this account. Normally I would just ignore these bigoted trolls but with the info I learned, I think that people deserve to know about the dangerous individual who owned that account.

(https://i.imgur.com/VtxFVlU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/57GBRkb.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GrQxmts.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xqkk4FO.jpg)

Turns out the owner of that account is allegedly a rapist. Predators like this deserve to be called out especially if they are in our community. But if this is akin to doxing then mods I apologize and please let me know and I will remove it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on October 08, 2020, 02:32:41 PM
Damn that's fucked up. How did you / whoever you're talking to know who it was?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on October 08, 2020, 02:33:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZFFZSt.jpg)

I'm always curious about how people like this come to be such vile, toxic human beings. So I did a little digging and found out some really disgusting things about the person who owned this account. Normally I would just ignore these bigoted trolls but with the info I learned, I think that people deserve to know about the dangerous individual who owned that account.

(https://i.imgur.com/VtxFVlU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/57GBRkb.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GrQxmts.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xqkk4FO.jpg)

Turns out the owner of that account is allegedly a rapist. Predators like this deserve to be called out especially if they are in our community. But if this is akin to doxing then mods I apologize and please let me know and I will remove it.

Yikes

I don't get it though. How do you know this. ?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ihatejulio on October 08, 2020, 02:38:42 PM
Damn that's fucked up. How did you / whoever you're talking to know who it was?

I want to protect my sources but I'll just say that people leave trails on the internet, you just have to know where to look.

Yikes

I don't get it though. How do you know this. ?

Old deleted social media accounts leave bread crumbs. The info to his identity is not hard to find at all, just have to know where to look. I just happen to be very good at looking. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on October 08, 2020, 03:12:54 PM
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Damn that's fucked up. How did you / whoever you're talking to know who it was?
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I want to protect my sources but I'll just say that people leave trails on the internet, you just have to know where to look.

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Yikes

I don't get it though. How do you know this. ?
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Old deleted social media accounts leave bread crumbs. The info to his identity is not hard to find at all, just have to know where to look. I just happen to be very good at looking.

I find this fascinating and alarming at the same time, genuinely curious how you do this on one hand and, no no go away bad ju-ju, bad kharma on the other. Good luck friend !
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on October 08, 2020, 03:46:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HZFFZSt.jpg)

I'm always curious about how people like this come to be such vile, toxic human beings. So I did a little digging and found out some really disgusting things about the person who owned this account. Normally I would just ignore these bigoted trolls but with the info I learned, I think that people deserve to know about the dangerous individual who owned that account.

(https://i.imgur.com/VtxFVlU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/57GBRkb.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GrQxmts.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xqkk4FO.jpg)

Turns out the owner of that account is allegedly a rapist. Predators like this deserve to be called out especially if they are in our community. But if this is akin to doxing then mods I apologize and please let me know and I will remove it.

you’re the fucking goat.

Thank you for putting this fucking clown on blast.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Missled Yutes on October 08, 2020, 03:59:05 PM
I got back into skating after a while off, but I still checked out video parts, was amazed at the progression, etc. People are allowed to be way more creative now than they were in the 2000's. It seemed like in the early 2000's video parts had to be extremely orthodox, with tricks all coming from an approved list, or had to be done a certain way to be considered legitimate. People get nice and weird now you have no idea. But even super techie jock bros are doing weird flip in flip out 270 fucking what variations that had never occurred to me. Just making a nice positive first post. Have a nice day!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on October 08, 2020, 04:12:39 PM
I got back into skating after a while off, but I still checked out video parts, was amazed at the progression, etc. People are allowed to be way more creative now than they were in the 2000's. It seemed like in the early 2000's video parts had to be extremely orthodox, with tricks all coming from an approved list, or had to be done a certain way to be considered legitimate. People get nice and weird now you have no idea. But even super techie jock bros are doing weird flip in flip out 270 fucking what variations that had never occurred to me. Just making a nice positive first post. Have a nice day!
Hegemony.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on October 08, 2020, 05:38:24 PM
I got back into skating after a while off, but I still checked out video parts, was amazed at the progression, etc. People are allowed to be way more creative now than they were in the 2000's. It seemed like in the early 2000's video parts had to be extremely orthodox, with tricks all coming from an approved list, or had to be done a certain way to be considered legitimate. People get nice and weird now you have no idea. But even super techie jock bros are doing weird flip in flip out 270 fucking what variations that had never occurred to me. Just making a nice positive first post. Have a nice day!

Kerry Getz’ Boneless in Mosaic was lowkey groundbreaking for all the reasons you just mentioned.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on October 08, 2020, 07:00:23 PM
I think 95% of polar graphics are terrible.  I do want that Shin Intro to pro status board is amazing if any pals have a lead it would be much appreciated!  Kook away




I
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on October 08, 2020, 07:51:07 PM
I think 95% of polar graphics are terrible.  I do want that Shin Intro to pro status board is amazing if any pals have a lead it would be much appreciated!  Kook away




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My first impression of a bunch of their graphics was knock off Krooked/Gonz artwork
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on October 08, 2020, 08:29:38 PM
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Read this fast & thought said Italian, immediately became disturbed. 
 
Indian not my fav. My experience is go out to eat with someone who's familiar & let them order all the food. Turns out good
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I guarantee I make the best spaghetti out of any slap member. It’s not even close, long passed down family secret type shit. People walking by the crib want a taste just from the smell alone
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Send me the recipe.  My family recipe isn’t very good
Thank you and shalom
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What the fuck is spaghetti?

Some American bastardization of italian food?
Ok it’s a bolognese if we’re getting technical
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Post by: Featherdale wildlife park on October 08, 2020, 08:37:51 PM
Spaghetti is the pasta. Bolognese is the sauce.
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Post by: Sleazy on October 09, 2020, 04:11:01 AM
Spaghetti is the pasta. Bolognese is the sauce.

word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese
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Post by: Roast beef on October 09, 2020, 04:57:19 AM
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word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese
Yeah they just call any pasta dish which has spaghetti has the main element of the dish “spaghetti”. I guess that just shows the IQ of most Americans, kinda regular.
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Post by: drewsmahgoos on October 09, 2020, 06:10:44 AM
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Damn that's fucked up. How did you / whoever you're talking to know who it was?
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I want to protect my sources but I'll just say that people leave trails on the internet, you just have to know where to look.

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Old deleted social media accounts leave bread crumbs. The info to his identity is not hard to find at all, just have to know where to look. I just happen to be very good at looking.

Big ups. I love a good Dox.


I'll add my unpopular opinion here, the first nyjah shoe from Nike is fantastic.  I've never skated a better shoe before. they're vegan, they last a long time, and they fit me incredibly well. If I had to pick only one kind of shoe to skate in for the rest of my life it would be them.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on October 12, 2020, 10:59:55 AM
Bruce Jenner is a piece of shit dude who only became a woman because he had no other way of staying relevant.  Anyone care to argue with me? He killed a woman https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/worldnews/10369872/im-a-celebrity-caitlyn-jenner-kill-someone/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/worldnews/10369872/im-a-celebrity-caitlyn-jenner-kill-someone/) in a car collision and got off with a fine....... Anyone else would've gotten tied over a barrel and fucked for homicide yet somehow he's trans he's allowed to be a turd?! fuck him and that Kardashian Klan!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Matthew_James on October 12, 2020, 11:10:28 AM
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Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.
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Most women who skate aren't doing it for your entertainment

The ones who are trying to get sponsored are, why don’t we start there?
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Post by: SneakySecrets on October 12, 2020, 12:44:50 PM
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word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese

Tell me about it: The other day I ordered some spaghetti with marinara sauce and I got egg noodles and ketchup.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on October 12, 2020, 01:44:36 PM
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Most women who skate are kooks fueled by Instagram and aren't adding anything cool to skateboarding.
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Most women who skate aren't doing it for your entertainment
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The ones who are trying to get sponsored are, why don’t we start there?

So it’s ok for men to pursue sponsorship but not women? Why’s that?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: haydtang on October 12, 2020, 03:36:39 PM
Lizard King is sick
his part in this is ill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olDxibvWjRo
I always thought mike had a real rad kickflip!
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Post by: total savings on October 12, 2020, 04:23:46 PM
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word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese

Never got why you'd do bolognese with spaghetti. Works a lot better with a wider pasta like pappardelle
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Post by: Hombreezy on October 12, 2020, 05:19:30 PM
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word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese
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Never got why you'd do bolognese with spaghetti. Works a lot better with a wider pasta like pappardelle
You haven’t tried my bolognese
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Post by: Roast beef on October 13, 2020, 03:31:32 PM
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Never got why you'd do bolognese with spaghetti. Works a lot better with a wider pasta like pappardelle
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You haven’t tried my bolognese
I’m sure your bolognese is awful.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on October 13, 2020, 03:58:32 PM
Can we get a Hombreezy's Baloney Sauce containment thread so he stop jerking off about it in this thread pls

Noone cares
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on October 13, 2020, 04:53:10 PM
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word, so many americans have no clue about bolognese
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Never got why you'd do bolognese with spaghetti. Works a lot better with a wider pasta like pappardelle
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You haven’t tried my bolognese
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I’m sure your bolognese is awful.
Yea I’m really going to take offense from some dude who works at Arby’s. Also I’m way better at skating than you
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doomstation55 on October 13, 2020, 07:58:40 PM
Unpopular opinion I’ve never tried anyone from slaps Bolognese sauce
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Cellular on October 13, 2020, 11:44:32 PM
Braille isnt the worst thing to happen to skateboarding

Flipping the wheels so the design inward is stupid.
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Post by: Missled Yutes on October 13, 2020, 11:53:47 PM
Braille isnt the worst thing to happen to skateboarding

Flipping the wheels so the design inward is stupid.

Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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Post by: Jerrys Kid on October 14, 2020, 08:46:46 AM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese

They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GollyIamGully on October 14, 2020, 08:51:15 AM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.

Doesn't most criticism come from people not taken in by something?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on October 14, 2020, 04:18:35 PM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
the criticism comes from people who find braille to be an enterprise that preys on kids and because it's founded and funded by people who have been members of scientology to sift off vulnerable minds in the audience to become scientology members.

so in that sense, you are right, it's pretty much the berrics.
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Post by: Roast beef on October 14, 2020, 04:20:28 PM
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Never got why you'd do bolognese with spaghetti. Works a lot better with a wider pasta like pappardelle
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You haven’t tried my bolognese
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Yea I’m really going to take offense from some dude who works at Arby’s. Also I’m way better at skating than you
I genuinely have no idea what Arby’s is. I doubt you’re very good at skateboarding tbh
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Cellular on October 14, 2020, 05:06:31 PM
Arby´s is that one fast food place you pass by for years, and when you finally cave in and try it you get explosive diarrhea
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Post by: Cellular on October 14, 2020, 05:08:14 PM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.

After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Gabagoolslide on October 14, 2020, 05:18:52 PM
I know all about gravy
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Post by: VHS ERA on October 14, 2020, 06:22:15 PM
I’d rather watch Nyjah than Shane O Neill I think
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Post by: formula420 on October 14, 2020, 06:46:02 PM
I’d rather watch Nyjah than Shane O Neill I think

I'd like to see them share a part with some of the same spots
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on October 14, 2020, 09:05:04 PM
I know all about gravy
Beef, turkey, chicken or the always pleasant  country gravy?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: finknoos on October 15, 2020, 11:40:27 AM
Janoskis are the best skate shoe
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rawr1922 on October 15, 2020, 10:45:37 PM
Saw a kid skating the orange dipped Zero Cole couple days ago & have to admit that deck looks good out in the wild
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Featherdale wildlife park on October 16, 2020, 07:58:40 AM
I just watched tent city and getting reminded of Ulladulla gave me a boner.
John in the full pipe was eyegasm.
#skateporn
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on October 16, 2020, 08:07:01 AM
I just watched tent city and getting reminded of Ulladulla gave me a boner.
John in the full pipe was eyegasm.
#skateporn
Maybe it’s the boner part that’s unpopular, because the rest of your opinion seems pretty legit, IMO.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on October 16, 2020, 01:41:34 PM
Is there anything wrong with turning your back on pro skating to pursue something else? It’s a career choice at the end of the day. People confuse stopping being a pro with stopping skateboarding altogether.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Featherdale wildlife park on October 17, 2020, 08:39:32 AM
Most people aren’t even like “most people” and I don’t give a fuck. It’s all ok with me.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on October 18, 2020, 08:02:06 PM
Guy Mariano didn't deserve SOTY 2012. Honestly can anyone really remember anything from his part with the exception of his nasty switch tre nosegrind on that baby rail. Daveed Gonzalez went hard and I still have trouble believing that people actually prefered guy's pretty sweet part
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on October 19, 2020, 06:28:39 AM
Is there anything wrong with turning your back on pro skating to pursue something else? It’s a career choice at the end of the day. People confuse stopping being a pro with stopping skateboarding altogether.

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get criticized for doing that outside of Jereme Rodgers. And I think that was mostly because the rap thing came out of left field and no one took him seriously. Not because skateboarding has this need to uphold an image as being the greatest job in the world.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on October 19, 2020, 06:36:59 AM
I still don't give a fuck who runs the war system
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Post by: Sleazy on October 19, 2020, 06:39:55 AM
Guy Mariano didn't deserve SOTY 2012. Honestly can anyone really remember anything from his part with the exception of his nasty switch tre nosegrind on that baby rail. Daveed Gonzalez went hard and I still have trouble believing that people actually prefered guy's pretty sweet part

agreed on the first part, don't remember daveed stuff that year but i didn't mind him getting it

I’d rather watch Nyjah than Shane O Neill I think

i was just telling a friend this the other day. when it comes to guilty pleasures i prefer nyjah to oniell. that cab nose blunt on hubba was crazy and i really like this line

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=761037817968676

that five O around the corner of that one handrail was really memorable as well

i can't really remember any of shane's tricks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lampshade on October 19, 2020, 07:05:28 AM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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the criticism comes from people who find braille to be an enterprise that preys on kids and because it's founded and funded by people who have been members of scientology to sift off vulnerable minds in the audience to become scientology members.

so in that sense, you are right, it's pretty much the berrics.

Braille x Blind x Vison Collab coming up
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: celery man on October 19, 2020, 08:21:14 AM
I like(d?) Braydon Szafranski
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on October 19, 2020, 08:22:48 AM
I like(d?) Braydon Szafranski

His Halloween part from a few years ago was awesome
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DA BIG BODY BENZ on October 19, 2020, 08:37:32 AM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology


 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on October 19, 2020, 12:03:40 PM
Takeout is generally overrated trash and has dropped in quality since the pandemic started, especially with regard to delivery.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on October 19, 2020, 07:20:25 PM
Takeout is generally overrated trash and has dropped in quality since the pandemic started, especially with regard to delivery.
I don’t disagree but my local pho, sushi, burger and gyro spots have been amazing through the pandemic.  I don’t ever get delivery but I have had some sub par takeout during this pandemic.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: j....soy..... on October 19, 2020, 08:51:19 PM
I'm more of a counter service guy so this ain't too bad...
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Post by: Cellular on October 19, 2020, 09:23:23 PM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion

Agreed, religion is not my thing.  However afaik, you can leave most religions.  I remember reading some crazy article how Scientology refused to let em go.
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Post by: Atiba Applebum on October 19, 2020, 09:29:32 PM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion

Where’s Shelly Miscaivage then?

And comparing a 70 year old cult to thousands of years old religion is so so dumb. 

Do any cursory research into the actions of Scientology and their scandals and let’s see if you still think they’re ok as long as they don’t cross the “kill” rubicon.   They don’t need to kill to acquire land, they just blackmail and intimidate the fuck out of anyone that challenges their nonprofit status which allows them a gigantic nest egg which allows them to gobble up Los Angeles real estate and landmarks.   They also keep essentially slaves in their Clearwater location, but maybe you’re cool with 10 years signing billion year pledges of service
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Shifty Flip on October 20, 2020, 06:52:15 AM
How long until skateboards are considered weapons you can't hang in public?  So many stories recently. Although there has to be more to this story than I just drove by and he threw his skateboard into my car.
Also, this guy can't be 22 can he?
https://www.whsv.com/2020/10/19/man-arrested-in-stuarts-draft-after-allegedly-throwing-skateboard-at-occupied-vehicle/
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Post by: celery man on October 20, 2020, 08:09:30 AM
How long until skateboards are considered weapons you can't hang in public?  So many stories recently. Although there has to be more to this story than I just drove by and he threw his skateboard into my car.
Also, this guy can't be 22 can he?
https://www.whsv.com/2020/10/19/man-arrested-in-stuarts-draft-after-allegedly-throwing-skateboard-at-occupied-vehicle/
Considering all the over 18 year olds I see riding scooters now a days (cringe), those would just be the new weapon if they discriminated against skateboards.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on October 20, 2020, 08:50:12 AM
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion


The Church Of Scientology has literally killed people lol
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Salty_ on October 20, 2020, 09:06:57 AM
Andy Anderson shouldn't be in Thrasher
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Post by: sus on October 20, 2020, 09:25:18 AM
Andy Anderson shouldn't be in Thrasher

nahhh he's a ripper. An oddball, but still a ripper. You're just salty
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Post by: Mouth on October 20, 2020, 09:52:27 AM
Andy Anderson is uncool. Anything he skates is uncool. He's the reason nobody wears helmets. .
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Post by: sus on October 20, 2020, 10:25:40 AM
Andy Anderson is uncool. Anything he skates is uncool. He's the reason nobody wears helmets. .

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBXaVVcU0AAh1LW.jpg)
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Post by: Stu Pickles on October 20, 2020, 11:11:32 AM
i wish wearing helmets was cool and actually looked good

too bad they are annoying as fuck to wear
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Post by: Jean-Ralphio Zaperstein on October 20, 2020, 11:18:50 AM
i wish wearing helmets was cool and actually looked good

too bad they are annoying as fuck to wear

in 2021 we all wear rugby helmets to the skatepark
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Post by: Stu Pickles on October 20, 2020, 11:24:30 AM
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in 2021 we all wear rugby helmets to the skatepark

tbh with a few tweaks those could prob be comfy and not look terrible, pop a hat on top and off you go

im in a cold climate so these are also kinda appealing and wouldnt look outta place
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Post by: formula420 on October 20, 2020, 12:21:51 PM
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too bad they are annoying as fuck to wear
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tbh with a few tweaks those could prob be comfy and not look terrible, pop a hat on top and off you go

im in a cold climate so these are also kinda appealing and wouldnt look outta place

I got a crash hat and its kinda cool. I can only wear it when it's below freezing tho.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Chookilara on October 20, 2020, 12:29:26 PM
I still don't give a fuck who runs the war system

venture is for fucking pussies get a life bimbo bastard
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Post by: Chookilara on October 20, 2020, 12:39:00 PM
Janoskis are the best skate shoe

they're also the ugliest shoe :D
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Post by: Spacetravelisboring on October 20, 2020, 03:01:22 PM
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Braille isnt the worst thing to happen to skateboarding

Flipping the wheels so the design inward is stupid.
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion
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The Church Of Scientology has literally killed people lol


There's also the torture stalking and slavery
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on October 21, 2020, 05:54:53 AM
Bill Strobeck not breaking up that Tyshawn fight in Cherry gets more sus year after year.

“Yeah sure I’ll be a mid-late 30s something filming a 13 year old punching another 13 year old, I’m not pedo at all”

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Post by: Missled Yutes on October 21, 2020, 06:29:09 AM
Bill Strobeck not breaking up that Tyshawn fight in Cherry gets more sus year after year.

“Yeah sure I’ll be a mid-late 30s something filming a 13 year old punching another 13 year old, I’m not pedo at all”

I had similar thoughts when I read a Knox Godoy interview.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Uncle Flea on October 21, 2020, 06:31:44 AM
Don't rat on people.

You will get caught up eventually.

It's guaranteed
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Post by: ogvados on October 21, 2020, 06:32:02 AM
Everybody that do bodyvarials should quit skateboarding
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Post by: WearTimsInTheSummer on October 21, 2020, 05:51:56 PM
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I got back into skating after a while off, but I still checked out video parts, was amazed at the progression, etc. People are allowed to be way more creative now than they were in the 2000's. It seemed like in the early 2000's video parts had to be extremely orthodox, with tricks all coming from an approved list, or had to be done a certain way to be considered legitimate. People get nice and weird now you have no idea. But even super techie jock bros are doing weird flip in flip out 270 fucking what variations that had never occurred to me. Just making a nice positive first post. Have a nice day!
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Hegemony.

The 2000s seemed more "restricted" because A) there wasnt easy access to HQ skate videos or instagram so all the skate media one could see was the big brands/mags and B) there was just a less saturated skateboarding market overall

However, Rodney Mullen was the most popular skateboarder in that era specifically because he did a lot of really dorky unique tricks. As a matter of fact, there has never been a "casper nightmare whatever flip" dude whos been accepted by the core scene like him ever since. Plenty of people have tried.

Look at the entire Enjoi team..... Bag of suck had all kinds of unique skating and was video of the year. You had Chet Childress as one of the first dudes on Nike. Chris Haslam and Daewon song were still very popular despite putting out very unique and different footage and cranking up the weird. Creature blew up at that time with some very different skating. The list is huge.

Nowadays, it seems like skateboarding is more full of that sporty jocky robot vibe than back in the day. This is a pretty interesting point that really got me thinking. I wonder if anyone else has another take on this.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ghettygreensili on October 21, 2020, 06:10:52 PM
Takeout is generally overrated trash and has dropped in quality since the pandemic started, especially with regard to delivery.

Speaking of which, I eat way too much takeout. I really need to start cooking more often.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: KingSharkIsAShark on October 21, 2020, 10:49:20 PM
Nike has contributed more to the skate community more than any other skate shoe company. and for that I will be loyal to them. prove me wrong
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on October 22, 2020, 08:19:00 AM
Nike has contributed more to the skate community more than any other skate shoe company. and for that I will be loyal to them. prove me wrong
And JWLX ( https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=107746.msg3143602#msg3143602 ) has contributed more to the skate community than any other skate jewelry company. Where does your loyalty stand w/ them, and more over, when can we expect to see a King Shark Pro Model gold plated ankle chain?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lowcalcium on October 22, 2020, 09:27:27 AM
Pros that snap their decks because they can't land tricks are little poosies...

Also they snap those decks which they could easily give to the Children like Wu-Tang

Also snapping all those wooden decks is bad for the environment...reuse recycle Mr. Getz
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on October 22, 2020, 10:40:56 AM
Nike has contributed more to the skate community more than any other skate shoe company. and for that I will be loyal to them. prove me wrong

Nah......

Dont worry about it little buddy
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheFandangler on October 22, 2020, 11:19:45 AM
Toothpick aside, I like Cody McEntire's skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on October 22, 2020, 12:04:01 PM
Etn was kind of cool and paying for skate content is totally legit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: treflips_up_yer_nan on October 22, 2020, 02:13:27 PM
Supreme and palace are ok brands
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on October 22, 2020, 02:29:24 PM
Gator should be released, he’s paid his dues and learnt his lesson.
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Post by: Theme For A Jackal on October 22, 2020, 02:34:38 PM
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Braille isnt the worst thing to happen to skateboarding

Flipping the wheels so the design inward is stupid.
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion

No it is though, so some research
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on October 24, 2020, 05:47:41 AM
Chad Fernandez skated to Rob Zombie, and it WORKED.
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Post by: burm on November 07, 2020, 07:43:50 AM
I miss the black&white Mystery board graphics :/
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Post by: RichardBarkley on November 07, 2020, 09:41:46 AM
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Braille isnt the worst thing to happen to skateboarding

Flipping the wheels so the design inward is stupid.
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Nah, real humans keep graphics in. Braille needs to get dunked in some Bolognese
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They are basically a modern version of The Berrics that aim to appeal to little kids who are just getting into skating. I think most of the criticism is from older people who've aged out of their demographic.
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After reading the Scientology thread on how invested Kyro is, I totally understand the hatred towards him/ his company.  fuck scientology
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 when was the last time you seen somebody kill somebody in the name of Scientology? Sure its weird but it's no worse than any other religion
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No it is though, so some research

The leader, David Miscavige, killed his wife.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: isaac617 on November 07, 2020, 10:04:55 AM
I actually like Ben Kadow's skating
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on November 07, 2020, 10:05:56 AM
Gator should be released, he’s paid his dues and learnt his lesson.

I’m gonna give this one a hard “hmmmm.....”. I absolutely fucking disagree.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkollieJol on November 13, 2020, 06:54:59 AM
More focus needs to be put onto the skateboarding sounds in videos. It really makes a big difference in my enjoyment of the video.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on November 13, 2020, 07:18:39 AM
More focus needs to be put onto the skateboarding sounds in videos. It really makes a big difference in my enjoyment of the video.
You want less music volume? Or enhanced sounds like when they used to make porn sounds with mayo. Which is it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on November 13, 2020, 07:52:16 AM
i enjoy primitive and think the amount of footage they put out is sick
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Yoshi on November 13, 2020, 08:58:09 AM
Gonz’s art and skating (now) sucks. He is overdone
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkollieJol on November 13, 2020, 02:00:53 PM
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You want less music volume? Or enhanced sounds like when they used to make porn sounds with mayo. Which is it
I want the skate sounds to be more pronounced and in better quality. Maybe recorded with a better microphone
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on November 13, 2020, 02:14:05 PM
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You want less music volume? Or enhanced sounds like when they used to make porn sounds with mayo. Which is it

amazing, this confirms a secret theory i had all along.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on November 14, 2020, 12:35:12 PM
Zero and Baker are sad reminders of what skateboarding use to be,  98' to 2

Hear me out everything they did up to New Blood and Baker/Deathwish tour were gold but sometimes just sometimes empire's fall and from that remains something better comes along.99-05 were their prime year's but hey what do I know.   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on November 14, 2020, 01:24:00 PM
Zero and Baker are sad reminders of what skateboarding use to be,  98' to 2

Hear me out everything they did up to New Blood and Baker/Deathwish tour were gold but sometimes just sometimes empire's fall and from that remains something better comes along.99-05 were their prime year's but hey what do I know.   

Ellington is that you?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on November 14, 2020, 03:54:36 PM
Miles Silvas has boring style. His switch back heel at Wallenberg was incredible, but id take Reynolds bs flip all day.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Panther Breath on November 14, 2020, 04:58:20 PM
Vert is still cool
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JB77 on November 15, 2020, 10:30:00 AM
Clive Dixon deserves SOTY this year.  Come to think of it, he deserved it last year.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on November 15, 2020, 11:18:05 AM
i enjoy primitive and think the amount of footage they put out is sick

Seems like this is a very popular opinion around here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Stu Pickles on November 15, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
SOTY is a stupid idea and comes off just as jockish as streetleague when companies have this "SOTY push" at the end of the year. It is hard not to get caught up in it as you cheer for your pick but arguing over who is better between miles, mason, tom, franky etc is apples and oranges. so many skaters deserve the recognition and each add their own something so putting one above the rest feels shitty
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ndsr on November 15, 2020, 05:32:57 PM
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I’m gonna give this one a hard “hmmmm.....”. I absolutely fucking disagree.
I’m a bit old school on crimes that involve rape and murder.  I vote more for bury gator in a surf bag.  He can be buried with his bible though simply for freedom of religion issues
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: conqueso on November 15, 2020, 05:41:33 PM
dog poop tastes great just ask sinner and evan smith
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on November 16, 2020, 04:28:27 AM
I like fully dipped decks. God it feels good to say that.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JB77 on November 16, 2020, 04:31:28 AM
I like fully dipped decks. God it feels good to say that.
Me too, buddy.  Seals in the pop.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on November 16, 2020, 09:43:00 AM
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I like fully dipped decks. God it feels good to say that.
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Me too, buddy.  Seals in the pop.
They look better on a wall but that's just me. What kills me when seeing a full dipped is the chipped corners from flip tricks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on November 16, 2020, 07:14:01 PM
Gonz’s art and skating (now) sucks. He is overdone

 i haven't wanted to watch gonz or penny footage in a very long time
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on November 16, 2020, 07:15:15 PM
They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tommy G on November 16, 2020, 07:34:17 PM
More focus needs to be put onto the skateboarding sounds in videos. It really makes a big difference in my enjoyment of the video.

Agreed. I've seen a lot of edits that have GoPro footage or footage with bad mics that make the sounds almost inaudible. GoPro footage shouldn't belong in regular skate videos.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on November 16, 2020, 07:36:37 PM
They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
Its because fos is a slap supporter but ya theyre pretty bad. Kind of like how tom karangelov isnt that good but gets love here for the same reason. Ryan gallants board company with kelly hart as a pro wouldve been shit on hard but he had a slap sticker on his ig post so people didnt rip on him. That sort of thing
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on November 16, 2020, 08:03:41 PM
Dr.Purpleteeth-style filming is far worse than anything Ty Evans ever did wrong.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Roast beef on November 17, 2020, 12:10:25 AM
They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
I agree, I mean what’s the deal with deer man of the dark woods?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: treflips_up_yer_nan on November 17, 2020, 01:15:24 AM
They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.

one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: treflips_up_yer_nan on November 17, 2020, 01:15:56 AM
Dr.Purpleteeth-style filming is far worse than anything Ty Evans ever did wrong.
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SkollieJol on November 17, 2020, 03:57:41 AM
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Agreed. I've seen a lot of edits that have GoPro footage or footage with bad mics that make the sounds almost inaudible. GoPro footage shouldn't belong in regular skate videos.

Fully agree. Also, not a fan of being able to see the bottom of someone's board when they're just rolling on flat. You get that a lot with go pro edits.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on November 17, 2020, 06:27:04 AM
I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: matty_c on November 17, 2020, 06:35:12 AM
I just read this thread I think it’s my bunions, the mesh on the inside of the aves lets them hang free
I know that’s gross, sorry guys
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BroBruhBra on November 17, 2020, 06:48:49 AM
Gonz’s art and skating (now) sucks. He is overdone

I've never liked his art or poetry/fiction. His skating was and is still amazing, though, granted the current stuff is great for his age. Still tons of style and imagination.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fredgallSOTY on November 17, 2020, 10:03:23 AM
ben kadow is tight
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Post by: Ilya Oblomov on November 17, 2020, 10:12:29 AM
I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.

Fully agree. Been seeing many young guys wearing goofy-boy pants. We regret it. They will regret it. But they are having fun now just like we did in the early 90s so whatever. However, it gives me a good chuckle to see kids grasp onto old fashion trends that are so obviously gross.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on November 17, 2020, 11:41:00 AM
ben kadow is tight

His footy in the first hockey video was great. Haven't been too impressed since.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on November 17, 2020, 01:58:17 PM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.


I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 17, 2020, 02:00:34 PM
↑ strongly disagree
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Post by: HORSES on November 17, 2020, 02:08:37 PM
↑ strongly disagree

Of course you would. Take down the Gou poster man.
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Post by: Paul Cicero on November 17, 2020, 02:09:50 PM
I think cargo pants looks stupid.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on November 17, 2020, 02:19:47 PM
I think cargo pants looks stupid.

Big baggy cargo pants that are above ankles, Chuck Taylors, small beanie, mustache, and a shaped board.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Paul Cicero on November 17, 2020, 03:04:14 PM
I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.

Agree 100%
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Vomit Lust on November 17, 2020, 04:02:30 PM
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Fully agree. Been seeing many young guys wearing goofy-boy pants. We regret it. They will regret it. But they are having fun now just like we did in the early 90s so whatever. However, it gives me a good chuckle to see kids grasp onto old fashion trends that are so obviously gross.

I can confirm. Thank fucking Christ we didn’t have cameras with us everywhere we went back then.

Don’t waste your money on any of those Polar clothes, kids. You’ll be bummed later.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Couple Pharmaceutical on November 17, 2020, 07:40:38 PM
Can't stand Mark Gonzalez his artwork reminds me of a more autistic Daniel Johnston minus the creativity
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Post by: formula420 on November 17, 2020, 10:54:20 PM
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Fully agree. Been seeing many young guys wearing goofy-boy pants. We regret it. They will regret it. But they are having fun now just like we did in the early 90s so whatever. However, it gives me a good chuckle to see kids grasp onto old fashion trends that are so obviously gross.
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I can confirm. Thank fucking Christ we didn’t have cameras with us everywhere we went back then.

Don’t waste your money on any of those Polar clothes, kids. You’ll be bummed later.

Big boy pants are too wild for me but i got a long sleeve from polar and really like it.
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Post by: JimGeko on November 18, 2020, 02:47:53 AM
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I think cargo pants looks stupid.
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Big baggy cargo pants that are above ankles, Chuck Taylors, small beanie, mustache, and a shaped board.

Damn. I fucks w/ dem shits.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 18, 2020, 04:27:24 AM
Maybe the baggy trou will go the way of what I hope mobile phones will do.

Go so big 'ya gotta go back smaller again.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on November 18, 2020, 05:25:07 AM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.

Nah mate. This isn't it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on November 18, 2020, 05:45:58 AM
I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.
Funny thing for me is I don’t really like footy of me wearing slimmer/fitted pants.
I wore baggy jeans all my life until I was 25 and I found Marc Johnson slim fit matix jeans at Burlington coat factory. I ended up liking them and wore fitted pants for about 4-5 years.
For me personally, wearing baggy pants (And puffy shoes) again is more of a return to form for me and just feels like home.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on November 18, 2020, 05:58:40 AM
I should clarify that I don't mean baggy pants in general. I mean specifically people going WAY too big just to make it some kinda contest or something. I've seen clips where it just looks like they're wearing snowboard pants that are sized up. I saw a clip of pretty scrawny kid wearing size 60 Dickies. He looked ridiculous. I wear fairly baggy pants when I skate these days but I feel like some people I see on IG would have even been laughed out of the early 90's with some of their fits, haha.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on November 18, 2020, 07:45:17 AM
Dr.Purpleteeth-style filming is far worse than anything Ty Evans ever did wrong.

i once saw him filming in person. He got exactly as obnoxiously close to the skaters and in the way of their tricks as everyone would expect.
If I would be a pro skater, I´d refuse to deal with that.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on November 18, 2020, 07:49:01 AM
I think cargo pants looks stupid.
You shut your God Damned suck hole fucko,  let me enjoy the sweet look of those flat green paratrooper pants nothing extra about them just look good for what they're.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Nigel Houston on November 18, 2020, 07:54:59 AM
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Big baggy cargo pants that are above ankles, Chuck Taylors, small beanie, mustache, and a shaped board.
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Damn. I fucks w/ dem shits.

The only legit cargos are baggy. Skinny cargo pants are the worst! Like, you can't even fit anything in the pockets.

Ronnie Craeger 1997, that is the fit you want:
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Post by: Sluggloaph on November 18, 2020, 09:39:08 AM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.
No gou? Come now. That shit is pretty cool, and he seems like a genuine cat with a refreshing eye on skating. Do you also think osaka daggers are wack? I mean evisen seems to be doing fine, and set back ten years? Idk.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on November 18, 2020, 09:45:12 AM
Anthony Hawkins is completely out to lunch with all the renaming of tricks in his game.
...made them change SMITH GRIND to MONTY GRIND.

NOBODY calls it a monty grind anymore, trick names evolve over time and dude is wrong.
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Post by: ok boomer on November 18, 2020, 09:50:08 AM
Actually just noticed that the other day. Never really read the tricks I was doing until then... was all "Oh a Monty grind.. aiit den"
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Post by: formula420 on November 18, 2020, 10:29:02 AM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.

Gou is like if Todd falcon went street skating
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on November 18, 2020, 10:46:24 AM
“Historic” skate spots don’t need to be saved.
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Post by: RichardBarkley on November 18, 2020, 11:16:11 AM
“Historic” skate spots don’t need to be saved.

Why ?
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Post by: johnes on November 18, 2020, 11:36:27 AM
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“Historic” skate spots don’t need to be saved.
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Why ?
Idk, because it’s just skateboarding and if a city wants to tear something down to building something new, there’s nothing wrong with that imo.
Shit gets torn down to build something new all over the world everyday and it’s just progress, it’s just how the world works.
I just don’t see the need to cling to something like that.
It’s a bummer when a spot gets torn down but it’s usually not something that really going to interfere with a skaters life.
Skateboarding is my life but, it’s nothing in the grand scheme of the earth.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on November 18, 2020, 12:19:28 PM
Anthony Hawkins is completely out to lunch with all the renaming of tricks in his game.
...made them change SMITH GRIND to MONTY GRIND.

NOBODY calls it a monty grind anymore, trick names evolve over time and dude is wrong.
All due respect, Rusty, but YOU are actually in the wrong here.
A BS Smith should have been called (correctly) a Monty grind all along.
And if we are to allow that trick names evolve, then so be it; THIS trick’s name is evolving. No biggie, yeah?
Besides, it’s not as though you’re being asked to take out a 2nd mortgage interest your home... it’s just swapping words in your (already flexible) vernacular.
I still thick of it as a BS Smith, but that don’t mean I’m right.
Recognizing that, I’m willing to give this low hanging fruit a try rather than grouse about it, but hey... you do you.
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Post by: heckler on November 18, 2020, 12:23:39 PM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
Is that the dude who sucks? Because if he's the guy I'm thinking of, he sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on November 18, 2020, 03:13:32 PM
I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.

yeah there's a reason skating moved away from this in the first place
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on November 18, 2020, 05:26:27 PM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
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Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.

Weeeeell there was Hubba wheels and Hubba was slang for crack hence Hubba Hideout was where people used to hide to smoke.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: manysnakes on November 18, 2020, 05:36:11 PM
Probably not unpopular but I don't give a fuck about tiny little Boardycakes wheels. Small wheels suck and this is a dumb gimmick, especially if you live somewhere with any amount of crust (Northwest, Northwest, Midwest)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on November 18, 2020, 05:45:58 PM
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“Historic” skate spots don’t need to be saved.
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Why ?
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Idk, because it’s just skateboarding and if a city wants to tear something down to building something new, there’s nothing wrong with that imo.
Shit gets torn down to build something new all over the world everyday and it’s just progress, it’s just how the world works.
I just don’t see the need to cling to something like that.
It’s a bummer when a spot gets torn down but it’s usually not something that really going to interfere with a skaters life.
Skateboarding is my life but, it’s nothing in the grand scheme of the earth.

Nothing seems like a bigger waste of time than petitioning a city to save a spot, a la the Brooklyn Banks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: funeral_tuxedo on November 18, 2020, 05:49:50 PM
I'm still a Marc Johnson fan and I think he could still come through with an incredible part.
I sometimes miss Tim O'Connor's podcast.
I prefer John Waters writing to his films except Serial Mom.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on November 18, 2020, 05:52:54 PM
All the little shitty photshop/whatever edits that Spanky adds to his ig clips actually detract from and cheapen his footage. He's a great skater and very likeable, he doesn't need a gimmick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on November 18, 2020, 06:50:23 PM
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
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Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.
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Weeeeell there was Hubba wheels and Hubba was slang for crack hence Hubba Hideout was where people used to hide to smoke.
As soon as I posted I was like hubba and cocaine wheels, but I'm stil sayin it's a shit name for what is otherwise a sick brand.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: manysnakes on November 18, 2020, 07:11:38 PM
All the little shitty photshop/whatever edits that Spanky adds to his ig clips actually detract from and cheapen his footage. He's a great skater and very likeable, he doesn't need a gimmick.

I think I recall him saying that he started doing that shit when he was getting sober, to keep his mind occupied. I agree, but for that, I'll give him a pass
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Christmas Complete on November 18, 2020, 07:18:14 PM
A bucket hat is just a flaccid fedora.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on November 18, 2020, 07:35:33 PM
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They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
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Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.
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Weeeeell there was Hubba wheels and Hubba was slang for crack hence Hubba Hideout was where people used to hide to smoke.
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As soon as I posted I was like hubba and cocaine wheels, but I'm stil sayin it's a shit name for what is otherwise a sick brand.

Yeah it’s the diminishing returns of all “funny” brand names.  Reminds me of the Simpsons joke about the name of the Be Sharps/Beatles: “we need a name that's witty at first, but that seems less funny each time you hear it”. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: rusty knees on November 18, 2020, 09:34:54 PM
All due respect, Rusty, but YOU are actually in the wrong here.
A BS Smith should have been called (correctly) a Monty grind all along.
And if we are to allow that trick names evolve, then so be it; THIS trick’s name is evolving. No biggie, yeah?
Besides, it’s not as though you’re being asked to take out a 2nd mortgage interest your home... it’s just swapping words in your (already flexible) vernacular.
I still thick of it as a BS Smith, but that don’t mean I’m right.
Recognizing that, I’m willing to give this low hanging fruit a try rather than grouse about it, but hey... you do you.

...so the magazines and trick tip videos over all these years are wrong too?
seems stupid to go against what everyone knows and accepts.
you even admit it. and I think you meant de-volving, monty grind is in the past, get over it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on November 18, 2020, 09:42:50 PM
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All due respect, Rusty, but YOU are actually in the wrong here.
A BS Smith should have been called (correctly) a Monty grind all along.
And if we are to allow that trick names evolve, then so be it; THIS trick’s name is evolving. No biggie, yeah?
Besides, it’s not as though you’re being asked to take out a 2nd mortgage interest your home... it’s just swapping words in your (already flexible) vernacular.
I still thick of it as a BS Smith, but that don’t mean I’m right.
Recognizing that, I’m willing to give this low hanging fruit a try rather than grouse about it, but hey... you do you.
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...so the magazines and trick tip videos over all these years are wrong too?
seems stupid to go against what everyone knows and accepts.
you even admit it. and I think you meant de-volving, monty grind is in the past, get over it.

When I started skating 20 years ago, K-Grind was the norm for a crooked grind, I guess because of Koston (though I haven’t seen do that trick enough for it to be named to get why). 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on November 19, 2020, 07:46:44 AM
The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on November 19, 2020, 09:17:59 AM
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They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
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Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.
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Weeeeell there was Hubba wheels and Hubba was slang for crack hence Hubba Hideout was where people used to hide to smoke.
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As soon as I posted I was like hubba and cocaine wheels, but I'm stil sayin it's a shit name for what is otherwise a sick brand.
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Yeah it’s the diminishing returns of all “funny” brand names.  Reminds me of the Simpsons joke about the name of the Be Sharps/Beatles: “we need a name that's witty at first, but that seems less funny each time you hear it”.
Well done sir. Hubba wheels references to Simpsons jokes. Slap is great.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on November 20, 2020, 05:00:08 AM
Gustav is a super unique, talented, and enjoyable skateboarder but people on this website still manage to suck his dick like no one else.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on November 20, 2020, 06:40:07 AM
Probably not unpopular but I don't give a fuck about tiny little Boardycakes wheels. Small wheels suck and this is a dumb gimmick, especially if you live somewhere with any amount of crust (Northwest, Northwest, Midwest)

Exactly. You know what helps with flip tricks? Actually being able to roll.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: MareVitals on November 20, 2020, 07:50:25 AM
917 is kinda ass and should probably die. Not as much the skaters as AO and the brand itself. Lazy brand direction/graphics that never lived up to initial expectations. I feel like as a skater AO gets more credit than he should. Definitely has done some great stuff but he has pretty much been full-on coasting since Cherry and let his window go to waste.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on November 20, 2020, 09:03:32 AM
A bucket hat is just a flaccid fedora.
Yooooo this had me cracking up my wife was wondering if I was going in to seizures.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on November 20, 2020, 06:02:49 PM
917 is kinda ass and should probably die. Not as much the skaters as AO and the brand itself. Lazy brand direction/graphics that never lived up to initial expectations. I feel like as a skater AO gets more credit than he should. Definitely has done some great stuff but he has pretty much been full-on coasting since Cherry and let his window go to waste.


the brand itself sucks, thats true.
but AO managed to enable a superinteresting team and their skating speaks for themselves, like you already realised.
So its is completely fine in my books that he provides the financial roof for them to group in their current form and generate output.
He kooked himself into oblivion already and most of us know he won´t have a comeback. so just ignore AO in the 917 equation and everything will be fine.
We all know that is what the team is doing already anyway and everyone else that is involved too. Besides implementing  AOs "creative input" from time to time for good manners maybe.





Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hoeboi on November 20, 2020, 06:27:05 PM
917 is kinda ass and should probably die. Not as much the skaters as AO and the brand itself. Lazy brand direction/graphics that never lived up to initial expectations. I feel like as a skater AO gets more credit than he should. Definitely has done some great stuff but he has pretty much been full-on coasting since Cherry and let his window go to waste.

seriously...fuck you. imagine being a young female new york transplant and walking down the street with your airbuds on whilst listening to the newest doja cat track and AO skates by and does a slappy back smith right in front of you as you wait for the cross walk to go green. your pussy would be dripping.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on November 21, 2020, 08:14:18 PM
The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.

what'd you think of verso then
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on November 22, 2020, 12:58:57 AM
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The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
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what'd you think of verso then

I thought verso was great. It was hilarious seeing everyone backtrack on their whining when the part finally came out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on November 22, 2020, 02:52:53 AM
Gustav is a super unique, talented, and enjoyable skateboarder but people on this website still manage to suck his dick like no one else.

Chill dude
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on November 22, 2020, 05:04:19 AM
The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.

You should read the uk skate forum thread on it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on November 22, 2020, 05:05:05 AM
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The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
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You should read the uk skate forum thread on it

Deadly can you link
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on November 23, 2020, 10:10:12 AM
Less of an unpopular opinion and more of a hot take:

If you asked Brandon Turner to switch ollie Wallenburg, he would have a harder time doing it than a switch hardflip.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on November 23, 2020, 10:42:12 AM
instagram/social media is insanely wack and when people ask me to “film them” it makes my skeleton glow like a neon sign
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on November 23, 2020, 10:46:23 AM
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They seem to be well received on here. But I personally think Heroin skateboards is one of the worst companies out.
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one of the more geniune unpopular opinion here.
man theyve got some amazing riders and their last 2 projects were real good. Also gou, deaddave, timpson.
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I'll say that I got second hand embarrassment watching Gou skate and I think he set Japanese skating back 10 years with all the copycats that popped up after. His skating reminds me of a dad trying to pull faces to make their kid laugh.
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Everything but the name. That is the worst fucking name of a skate brand ever, so fuckin wack and cheesy. Like we don't have crack pipe wheel co or whtever. Idk I like the art, the skaters, and the videos but fucking hell that name is a problem for me. Whiny rant about a bad name over.
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Weeeeell there was Hubba wheels and Hubba was slang for crack hence Hubba Hideout was where people used to hide to smoke.
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As soon as I posted I was like hubba and cocaine wheels, but I'm stil sayin it's a shit name for what is otherwise a sick brand.
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Yeah it’s the diminishing returns of all “funny” brand names.  Reminds me of the Simpsons joke about the name of the Be Sharps/Beatles: “we need a name that's witty at first, but that seems less funny each time you hear it”.
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Well done sir. Hubba wheels references to Simpsons jokes. Slap is great.

Woah I’m concerned your reading comprehension is too good there
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on November 23, 2020, 11:10:35 AM
I actually really enjoy lk130’s wack-a-doo posts.
There, I said it!
I think it’s because, in part, I’m uncertain if they’re sincere, or one of the subtlest, most artful trolls ever.
Feels good to get that out in the open; no more shame.  ;)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ColossalRaccoon on November 23, 2020, 11:29:45 AM
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I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.
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This screams Gilbert Crockett
Agree 100%
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: matt_2993 on November 23, 2020, 11:33:15 AM
Less of an unpopular opinion and more of a hot take:

If you asked Brandon Turner to switch ollie Wallenburg, he would have a harder time doing it than a switch hardflip.

That makes it even better. Him and switch hardflips make me as happy as Reynolds and frontside flips
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Brguy on November 23, 2020, 12:44:20 PM
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The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
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You should read the uk skate forum thread on it
It's like these people never skated crusty spots before.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on November 23, 2020, 12:58:38 PM
I actually really enjoy lk130’s wack-a-doo posts.
There, I said it!
I think it’s because, I’m part, I’m uncertain if they’re sincere, or one of the subtlest, most artful trolls ever.
Feels good to get that out in the open; no more shame.  ;)

lk130 rules. dude's the biggest mindfucker on here and i kind of think he knows.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on November 23, 2020, 04:53:00 PM
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The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
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You should read the uk skate forum thread on it
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It's like these people never skated crusty spots before.

I live in Portland so I’m no stranger to crust but yeah those spots were gnarly.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coastal Fever on December 06, 2020, 07:32:39 AM
Alex Willms is sicker than Alexis Ramirez.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on December 06, 2020, 08:31:55 AM
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The Tom Knox part thread got way too circle jerky for my taste. Amazing skater and great part but I was literally thinking “guys, chill” in my head lol.
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Yeah I really liked the part but I thought the hype was a little too much with people saying he should get soty.
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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on December 06, 2020, 08:34:14 AM
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More focus needs to be put onto the skateboarding sounds in videos. It really makes a big difference in my enjoyment of the video.
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Agreed. I've seen a lot of edits that have GoPro footage or footage with bad mics that make the sounds almost inaudible. GoPro footage shouldn't belong in regular skate videos.
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Fully agree. Also, not a fan of being able to see the bottom of someone's board when they're just rolling on flat. You get that a lot with go pro edits.
Go pro clips are truly the worst to me too.
I’ve had a friend want to film me with his go pro and I was like...no thanks
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on December 06, 2020, 09:41:08 AM
Alex Willms is sicker than Alexis Ramirez.
Is Willms some Ellis Island style mess up? It always bothers me for some reason.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on December 06, 2020, 02:42:55 PM
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I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.
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This screams Gilbert Crockett
Agree 100%
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Actually no, I don't really think that about him. Gilbert's pants are very baggy, but they actually fit him. They have a decent taper and don't look like he sized up a bunch. I'm talking about people who literally buy pants 10+ sizes too big and they don't fit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JugeL on December 11, 2020, 10:48:34 PM
People buying boards/wheels/colored trucks and then asking how you can remove graphic/color are the worst. Why did you buy them first place if you aint feeling it? Especially boards since it takes literally one session to get rid of graphics.

Y'all wack
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: G raham on December 12, 2020, 01:06:20 AM
 nice style but heitor da silva has the skills of your average local skatepark ripper and is perplexing that he got a shoe
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 12, 2020, 04:04:08 AM
People buying boards/wheels/colored trucks and then asking how you can remove graphic/color are the worst. Why did you buy them first place if you aint feeling it? Especially boards since it takes literally one session to get rid of graphics.

Y'all wack

because shit is expensive, especially for a lot of kids. so they have to take what is there and affordable. even if that means its a brand/ design they don't support or want to be associated with or is just plain ugly. mostly the only way to get a certain brand/  color/ whatever is taking the leftover overly branded or printed or colored shit left in the sale box. I see no problem in their effort to look for a solution to anyway adapt it to their aesthetics or to even just get comfortable with it. when I think about it, I even appreciate the extra mile.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JugeL on December 12, 2020, 04:34:50 AM
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People buying boards/wheels/colored trucks and then asking how you can remove graphic/color are the worst. Why did you buy them first place if you aint feeling it? Especially boards since it takes literally one session to get rid of graphics.

Y'all wack
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because shit is expensive, especially for a lot of kids. so they have to take what is there and affordable. even if that means its a brand/ design they don't support or want to be associated with or is just plain ugly. mostly the only way to get a certain brand/  color/ whatever is taking the leftover overly branded or printed or colored shit left in the sale box. I see no problem in their effort to look for a solution to anyway adapt it to their aesthetics or to even just get comfortable with it. when I think about it, I even appreciate the extra mile.
You really think kids are doing that or that i was talking about kids or poor people? Problem is grown men in here that have five different setups, but yet they need the Primitive Naruto board immediately because they only can do switch varial flips on a 14inch wheelbase BBS wood.

Kids would not even care for wack graphic, their boards especially wont have any graphics after the first day of skating.

Glad you find scratching your graphics away admirable. To me it screams your insecurities about being ridiculed from cool guys.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 12, 2020, 08:07:59 AM
But if you got a bunch of Blind reaper decks for free, you would definitely be tempted to razor blade that graphic off immediately every time you set one up.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ok on December 12, 2020, 08:18:20 AM
But if you got a bunch of Blind reaper decks for free, you would definitely be tempted to razor blade that graphic off immediately every time you set one up.


Reaper about to start looking better than a lot of the cool guy graphics.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: nolliecrooked on December 12, 2020, 09:42:46 AM
Elijah wants to be dylan so hard, both have/had fake steez.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Craig Lutzka on December 12, 2020, 10:09:21 AM
Love the dudes skating and it hurts to say but Deedz Fakie manual variations are all starting to run together.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Double Thick Filbert on December 12, 2020, 10:32:56 AM
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I think a lot of baggy pants are going way overboard and in a couple years some people are gonna look back and be very embarrassed of their footy.
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This screams Gilbert Crockett
Agree 100%
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Actually no, I don't really think that about him. Gilbert's pants are very baggy, but they actually fit him. They have a decent taper and don't look like he sized up a bunch. I'm talking about people who literally buy pants 10+ sizes too big and they don't fit.

Exactly, Gilbert is running respectful loose pants. Most the dudes cosplaying 2001 baggys and fat shoes in 2020 look very trendy and embarrassing except for tiago
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on December 12, 2020, 06:51:03 PM
Neen had an enjoyable part with some really good footy in the new Deathwish video.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 12, 2020, 07:20:18 PM
Neen had an enjoyable part with some really good footy in the new Deathwish video.

Agree
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 12, 2020, 07:21:59 PM
The music in Mason Silvas parts is boring and if someone remixed his 2020 footage id probably like him more
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 13, 2020, 03:42:28 AM
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Agree

I also agree.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 13, 2020, 06:51:51 AM
God is good
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Post by: Panettone on December 13, 2020, 10:05:29 AM
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Neen had an enjoyable part with some really good footy in the new Deathwish video.
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Agree
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I also agree.

Same
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 13, 2020, 11:54:09 AM
Nik Stain is a discount Busenitz
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on December 13, 2020, 11:57:41 AM
I don't like pj ladd's skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 13, 2020, 12:31:24 PM
I don't like pj ladd's skating.

i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on December 13, 2020, 01:22:14 PM
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I don't like pj ladd's skating.
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i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine
Shane o neill goes fast, maybe that's why
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheFandangler on December 13, 2020, 01:35:45 PM
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I don't like pj ladd's skating.
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i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine

Have you watched PJLWHL?? Are you 13? You can be not okay with anything PJ post-Really Sorry, but to say you don't like Coliseum/Flip era PJ is blasphemous.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: City of Drunken Totems on December 13, 2020, 01:47:48 PM
tyshawn has bad style
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Post by: imposter on December 13, 2020, 02:08:51 PM
tyshawn has bad style
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quesly on December 13, 2020, 02:41:39 PM
people are hyper focused on pants now because almost everyone is wearing vans, adidas or nikes. If there was less homogenization in shoes everyone would go back to caring about shoes rather than pants.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 13, 2020, 02:44:33 PM
There was a big focus on pants during the tight pants heyday of the early 2000's. Pants. Colt Cannon's cargos. Duffel's womans' jeans, Greco's what-have-you, etc.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 13, 2020, 05:28:19 PM
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I don't like pj ladd's skating.
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i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine

yall must be talking about current PJ not WHL era right? Dudes skating now has way more style than Shane O Neil and back in the WHL Boston days it was art
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Manny Fapuiao on December 13, 2020, 06:24:09 PM
Nik Stain is a discount Busenitz
damn
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Welpok on December 13, 2020, 06:56:43 PM
Kader asking for money is cool
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on December 13, 2020, 07:04:06 PM
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I don't like pj ladd's skating.
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i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine
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Have you watched PJLWHL?? Are you 13? You can be not okay with anything PJ post-Really Sorry, but to say you don't like Coliseum/Flip era PJ is blasphemous.
Yeah i had. He's good, i get the appeal. But even knowing this, i just think he's overrated.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheFandangler on December 13, 2020, 07:42:56 PM
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I don't like pj ladd's skating.
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i am kind of with you there.

i appreciate his skill but it bores me to watch.
same goes for prod.

for whatever reason shane o´neill is fine
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Have you watched PJLWHL?? Are you 13? You can be not okay with anything PJ post-Really Sorry, but to say you don't like Coliseum/Flip era PJ is blasphemous.
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Yeah i had. He's good, i get the appeal. But even knowing this, i just think he's overrated.

I guess it might come down to how old you were when it came out. I could see if you started skating after that came out that it wouldn't seem as ahead of the game as it was, but he blew the doors off all of skateboarding when that dropped. I'm having a hard time thinking of any part since that pushed skateboarding ahead as much as that (Vov & Dway mega ramp lunacy aside). There has definitely not been a part in a shop video by a relatively unknown am that has had that much influence since, and maybe ever.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 13, 2020, 08:01:16 PM
people are hyper focused on pants now because almost everyone is wearing vans, adidas or nikes. If there was less homogenization in shoes everyone would go back to caring about shoes rather than pants.
Youre prob right and good impact absorbing comfy feet matter way more anyway
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on December 13, 2020, 09:30:35 PM
God is good

Eh. He forgot us in the back of the closet years ago.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on December 14, 2020, 04:33:31 AM
Session is better than skater xl
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on December 14, 2020, 04:47:39 AM
Nik Stain is a discount Busenitz

He push better.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 14, 2020, 07:10:17 AM
Risotto is overrated. I dont hate it but gordon ramsays shows popularized it back in the day when it started and got too many karens dissecting their sticky rice and cheese at restaurants
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 14, 2020, 07:12:08 AM
if you eat meat, you’re going to hell
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 14, 2020, 07:31:07 AM
Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: veritas on December 14, 2020, 12:17:52 PM
John Shanahan's footage would be a lot more watchable and interesting if he didn't look like he was pretending to be someone else.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on December 14, 2020, 02:56:19 PM
Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
My neighbor had a pet pig. A big ass one, his name was bacon. Hilarious. I tried to pet bacon, and that boul almost took my hand of. Yada Yada that movie snatch? Pigs are scary.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Bristol_Palin on December 14, 2020, 03:33:11 PM
The best thing to happen in skateboarding in 2020 was that Eli Reed let the big girl back up on it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Manny Fapuiao on December 14, 2020, 03:43:37 PM
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Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
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My neighbor had a pet pig. A big ass one, his name was bacon. Hilarious. I tried to pet bacon, and that boul almost took my hand of. Yada Yada that movie snatch? Pigs are scary.
Made me think of that scene from Hannibal
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: City of Drunken Totems on December 14, 2020, 04:08:34 PM
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Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
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My neighbor had a pet pig. A big ass one, his name was bacon. Hilarious. I tried to pet bacon, and that boul almost took my hand of. Yada Yada that movie snatch? Pigs are scary.
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Made me think of that scene from King of the hill
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 14, 2020, 06:02:07 PM
Larsons pork products homie that smell means jobs

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Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
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My neighbor had a pet pig. A big ass one, his name was bacon. Hilarious. I tried to pet bacon, and that boul almost took my hand of. Yada Yada that movie snatch? Pigs are scary.
When they rob the bookies and end up with bags of pennies as karma lol. Ya idk about when pet pigs get huge tbh and they do like to roll in their own excrement

Hey arnold was one of the best cartoons ever fr. Big bobs beeper emporium
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on December 14, 2020, 06:05:30 PM
Larsons pork products homie that smell means jobs

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Im aspiring towards a pescatarian diet these days no shellfish and also no eggs idk why some still do eggs and call it pescetarianism. Chickens cows and pigs are smart sentient creatures they dont deserve all that. I would love a pet pig like in hey arnold
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My neighbor had a pet pig. A big ass one, his name was bacon. Hilarious. I tried to pet bacon, and that boul almost took my hand of. Yada Yada that movie snatch? Pigs are scary.
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When they rob the bookies and end up with bags of pennies as karma lol. Ya idk about when pet pigs get huge tbh and they do like to roll in their own excrement

Hey arnold was one of the best cartoons ever fr. Big bobs beeper emporium
Hey arnold is the truth. The world needs more of it right now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 14, 2020, 06:11:38 PM
hey arnold = big unity vibes
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 14, 2020, 06:30:39 PM
Ps118 bros stand up. The turtle breakout episode was sad fr his grandma is awesome. They skate in the show too lol theres an episode where theyre cruising downhill and ollieing trash cans on the side. They wore helmets tho
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on December 14, 2020, 09:04:43 PM
hey arnold was so rad. def top 5 tv cartoons ever.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on December 15, 2020, 10:17:41 AM
Ps118 bros stand up. The turtle breakout episode was sad fr his grandma is awesome. They skate in the show too lol theres an episode where theyre cruising downhill and ollieing trash cans on the side. They wore helmets tho

I’ve thought for a while a hey Arnold graphic on a football shape would be super sick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: shrimptoastcrunch on December 15, 2020, 10:24:00 AM
Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: City of Drunken Totems on December 15, 2020, 10:42:37 AM
between 10 and 35 degrees
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: exlurker on December 15, 2020, 11:24:17 AM
Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.

This is true of the Love fountain fs flip and his ender from This is Skateboarding

The ender from The End is utterly perfect and is still the most perfect FS flip ever done IMO. Few good ones in Stay Gold too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 15, 2020, 03:02:41 PM
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Ps118 bros stand up. The turtle breakout episode was sad fr his grandma is awesome. They skate in the show too lol theres an episode where theyre cruising downhill and ollieing trash cans on the side. They wore helmets tho
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I’ve thought for a while a hey Arnold graphic on a football shape would be super sick.
Do it up bro. I could talk about hey arnold all day

hey arnold was so rad. def top 5 tv cartoons ever.
They aired it in germany? Thats coo never knew that
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doomstation55 on December 15, 2020, 03:06:07 PM
I reenact this scene with my tortoise every once in awhile.

https://youtu.be/zjd1gIdDoZY?t=157
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 15, 2020, 03:34:14 PM
I forgot they wheeled him out. Bloard in the water not a care in the world lol. Lockjaw was his name
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on December 15, 2020, 05:19:15 PM
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hey arnold was so rad. def top 5 tv cartoons ever.
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They aired it in germany? Thats coo never knew that
yeah, we had the whole nickelodeon/cartoon network stuff as well. maybe one year later cause they had to translate it. this is my childhood/youth. arnold, aahh!! real monsters, rocko's modern life, ren & stimpy, angry beavers. everyone knows those shows over here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 16, 2020, 12:38:26 AM
I forgot about aahh real monsters lol that show was dece
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BurntPorridge on December 17, 2020, 04:38:27 PM
I enjoy watching the imperfect/shaky filming in montages by Supreme, Melodi and the various other crews that do so. For whatever reason, it just immerses me more than perfectly cut edits.



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: childhood on December 17, 2020, 05:28:11 PM
Jimi Britches did nothing wrong
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 17, 2020, 06:59:12 PM
Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
yea these are not very good
(https://j.gifs.com/gLvgmr.gif)
(https://j.gifs.com/9QmEB4.gif)(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52c75691e4b083e90ebff495/52c84e23e4b0268360dd9984/52cf66c9e4b09104963837bb/1426513317329/reynolds_fsflip_final.gif?format=1500w)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: shrimptoastcrunch on December 17, 2020, 07:10:13 PM
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Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
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yea these are not very good
(https://j.gifs.com/gLvgmr.gif)
(https://j.gifs.com/9QmEB4.gif)(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52c75691e4b083e90ebff495/52c84e23e4b0268360dd9984/52cf66c9e4b09104963837bb/1426513317329/reynolds_fsflip_final.gif?format=1500w)

Yeah I was actually thinking about that one. I feel like his ocd phase corrected it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 17, 2020, 07:30:05 PM
Love Park was bad I’ll give you that
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: doomstation55 on December 17, 2020, 08:05:30 PM
His fs flip down wilshire was atrocious too
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on December 17, 2020, 11:51:07 PM
Now that Thrasher is letting all these pros talk about how they got sober (probably to warn kids) they should finally end the speculation about Phelps, and reveal his cause of death. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on December 18, 2020, 12:39:09 AM
Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.

if we're doing unpopular opinions on reynolds i'd throw in this:

birdhouse tom-penny-tribute reynolds>>>baker dress-shirt-waster reynolds
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 18, 2020, 01:51:30 AM
In tony hawk i always chose reynolds because the striped shirt. I dont mind the 10degrees then leaning in it still looks good. Shrimptoast is more of a perfectionist and thats ait too i guess
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Swithflip on December 18, 2020, 04:08:58 AM
Miles Silvas had more bangers and quality parts than Mason for mine.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Prostate Exam on December 18, 2020, 05:08:50 AM
Almir Jusovic should get SOTY every year
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JohnBolton on December 18, 2020, 05:14:27 AM
SOTY is the worst trend in skateboarding. and comments saying SOTY under every part that comes out is annoying as fuck
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mr. Kamikazi on December 18, 2020, 05:14:59 AM
The new Vans video was grand
Berle’s Dylanesque/greaser style is refreshing
Last Resort AB is garbage
Spitfire Wheels aren’t that great and are highly overrated
Big boy pants are beyond ridiculous
Antihero continues to be overrated
Nothing is “core”
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: childhood on December 18, 2020, 05:18:17 AM
Now that Thrasher is letting all these pros talk about how they got sober (probably to warn kids) they should finally end the speculation about Phelps, and reveal his cause of death.
Has this been posted on here already?
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-12-17/jeff-grosso-cause-of-death-fentanyl-skateboarder
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on December 18, 2020, 05:24:42 AM
Yuto should be on primitive. Then, primitive will truly be the Yankees of skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Billy Bitchcakes on December 18, 2020, 05:58:30 AM
SOTY is the worst trend in skateboarding. and comments saying SOTY under every part that comes out is annoying as fuck

Comments on an skateboarding media are generally horrible. Instagram comments are fucking dumb and make all skateboarders look like children
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 18, 2020, 06:01:49 AM
To anyone who hasnt sold their soul and isnt a viper yet. To anyone who still has hope. The waccine will either be a mark of the beast or a tracker implant. Bill gates is also untrustworthy and has been recorded saying that he would never inject his own family with it. Now watch the broods of viper get rattled and go tsss
https://academic.logos.com/covid-19-and-the-mark-of-the-beast/
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: kerfield on December 18, 2020, 06:08:59 AM
To anyone who hasnt sold their soul and isnt a viper yet. To anyone who still has hope. The waccine will either be a mark of the beast or a tracker implant. Bill gates is also untrustworthy and has been recorded saying that he would never inject his own family with it. Now watch the broods of viper get rattled and go tsss
https://academic.logos.com/covid-19-and-the-mark-of-the-beast/

The first person in the UK to get a vaccine was a 90 year old lady called Margaret. Imagine all of the nasty things Bill might be doing now he knows Margaret’s location 24/7...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: lemonchicken91 on December 18, 2020, 06:17:03 AM
As someone who was skating big conical full OJs since 2009

They don't flip that well, my board flips all caddy wompus like orbiting around the mass of the wheel, back to closer to normal wheels now and it flips so fast and easy

Also i miss my old grindkings damnit they were so light had a great inverted kingpin. They had this cool coating too that took a good deal of time to come off.



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheDraught on December 18, 2020, 10:29:07 AM
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Now that Thrasher is letting all these pros talk about how they got sober (probably to warn kids) they should finally end the speculation about Phelps, and reveal his cause of death.
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Has this been posted on here already?
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-12-17/jeff-grosso-cause-of-death-fentanyl-skateboarder

I didn't see it before. Fentanyl is really bad but I'm surprised he had phenobarbital in his blood. I thought barbiturates were very rare after benzodiazapines replaced them in the 70s. Barbiturates killed Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe. 
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: VHS ERA on December 18, 2020, 07:43:33 PM
skatepark footage still doesn’t count
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HombreezysShittyPasta on December 18, 2020, 07:45:04 PM
Street grabs
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Themanwiththeplan on December 19, 2020, 12:19:55 AM
Skate videos nowadays are desensitizing and we should go back to embarcadero days
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on December 19, 2020, 01:30:39 AM
Skate videos nowadays are desensitizing and we should go back to embarcadero days

You mean like porn?

I'm all for dumbing them down and being able to fantasize about doing the tricks too.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on December 19, 2020, 02:49:49 AM
The new Vans video was grand
Berle’s Dylanesque/greaser style is refreshing
Last Resort AB is garbage
Spitfire Wheels aren’t that great and are highly overrated
Big boy pants are beyond ridiculous
Antihero continues to be overrated
Nothing is “core”

you were on a roll till this bombshell.

there are unpopular opinions and theres being just plain wrong
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 20, 2020, 07:25:06 PM
Tom Knox is pretty good, but I don't love him as much as Slap seems to. It's really all about Franky Villani.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 20, 2020, 08:02:36 PM
I don't like Real even if they make awesome shapes that I would genuinely like.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on December 20, 2020, 08:05:43 PM
oh, oh, oh, i've got a real one! i've got a real one!

tj rogers should've been a soty contender this year and if he rode for anyone but the relevancy-free combo of blind and es, he certainly would've been.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pv3JtQtVo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-50plMaJRc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYFIB4w0k2Y
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Welpok on December 20, 2020, 08:12:50 PM
skatepark footage still doesn’t count
For real!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: City of Drunken Totems on December 20, 2020, 09:45:25 PM
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skatepark footage still doesn’t count
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For real!
what are you guys even talking about? it never has

and before some dummy is like "what about transitions skaters" we all know the difference

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on December 20, 2020, 10:41:19 PM
oh, oh, oh, i've got a real one! i've got a real one!

tj rogers should've been a soty contender this year and if he rode for anyone but the relevancy-free combo of blind and es, he certainly would've been.
100%
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 21, 2020, 02:25:07 AM
I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 21, 2020, 02:31:09 AM
I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.

they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 21, 2020, 04:44:21 AM
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I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.
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they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count

They are both gigantic kooks, and that kills it for me at least. Could get into a whole "Can you separate the skater from the skating" discussion, but let's not!

Plus big kinked rails, while they may be very gnar, are just not as exciting to me as good ledge skating or skating more interesting spots/obstacles.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 21, 2020, 05:11:53 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8brODnWT0/

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 21, 2020, 05:15:58 AM
handrails are boring and always have been. “what about the time _____ did ____”? nah. no expeditions. snooze fest. might as well watch xtreme motocross or something
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 21, 2020, 05:24:32 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8brODnWT0/


https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvQ4vInfKY/?igshid=1grsld7ozhy5z

If we're talkin unpopular opinions, pineapple does not belong on pizza.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 21, 2020, 06:42:51 AM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8brODnWT0/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvQ4vInfKY/?igshid=1grsld7ozhy5z

If we're talkin unpopular opinions, pineapple does not belong on pizza.
This is word of law......

Same people who put pineapple on pizza are the same that pour milk before cereal absolute serial killer tendencies.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 21, 2020, 06:52:19 AM
Pineapple, jalape񯬠and pepperoni pizza before I go skate crazy multi-kinked handrails with David Gonzales and Kyle Walker while wearing a random pair of Genetic shoes that someone kept cryogenically preserved for 20 years.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on December 21, 2020, 07:24:24 AM
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Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
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if we're doing unpopular opinions on reynolds i'd throw in this:

birdhouse tom-penny-tribute reynolds>>>baker dress-shirt-waster reynolds

Everyone knows Turtle Boy is his most iconic look.   Baker2G was probably his peak version of Turtle Boy, though 4Star bucket hat stood out.  This is Skateboarding might have been near the bottom for me (this was the height of leather jackets, short hair and fs flips landed just over halfway)

Agree with THPS choice, bummed it didn’t look good in the new version
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CHUTNi on December 21, 2020, 07:46:12 AM
Pineapple, jalape񯬠and pepperoni pizza before I go skate crazy multi-kinked handrails with David Gonzales and Kyle Walker while wearing a random pair of Genetic shoes that someone kept cryogenically preserved for 20 years.

#GONZVIBES
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on December 21, 2020, 07:59:25 AM
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Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
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if we're doing unpopular opinions on reynolds i'd throw in this:

birdhouse tom-penny-tribute reynolds>>>baker dress-shirt-waster reynolds
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Everyone knows Turtle Boy is his most iconic look.   Baker2G was probably his peak version of Turtle Boy, though 4Star bucket hat stood out.  This is Skateboarding might have been near the bottom for me (this was the height of leather jackets, short hair and fs flips landed just over halfway)

Agree with THPS choice, bummed it didn’t look good in the new version

if we're hating on under-rotated fs flips, baker 2g probably has the worst example. the one down wilshire is about 80 degrees short
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on December 21, 2020, 08:02:41 AM
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Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
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if we're doing unpopular opinions on reynolds i'd throw in this:

birdhouse tom-penny-tribute reynolds>>>baker dress-shirt-waster reynolds
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Everyone knows Turtle Boy is his most iconic look.   Baker2G was probably his peak version of Turtle Boy, though 4Star bucket hat stood out.  This is Skateboarding might have been near the bottom for me (this was the height of leather jackets, short hair and fs flips landed just over halfway)

Agree with THPS choice, bummed it didn’t look good in the new version
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if we're hating on under-rotated fs flips, baker 2g probably has the worst example. the one down wilshire is about 80 degrees short

Ah right, makes sense.  His intro showed he was getting used to landing perpendicularly
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JimGeko on December 21, 2020, 10:01:01 AM
Stevie Williams has a wack style.
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Post by: Craig Lutzka on December 21, 2020, 10:35:28 AM
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Andrew Reynolds doesn't have a good frontside flip. His body has always under rotated between 10 and 35 degrees resulting in an incomplete rollaway.
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if we're doing unpopular opinions on reynolds i'd throw in this:

birdhouse tom-penny-tribute reynolds>>>baker dress-shirt-waster reynolds
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Everyone knows Turtle Boy is his most iconic look.   Baker2G was probably his peak version of Turtle Boy, though 4Star bucket hat stood out.  This is Skateboarding might have been near the bottom for me (this was the height of leather jackets, short hair and fs flips landed just over halfway)

Agree with THPS choice, bummed it didn’t look good in the new version
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if we're hating on under-rotated fs flips, baker 2g probably has the worst example. the one down wilshire is about 80 degrees short
Yeah don’t forget about the time he under rotated that 180 to start his baker 2g part.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 21, 2020, 10:39:58 AM
Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on December 21, 2020, 10:48:25 AM
I never feel comfortable "hanging out" at the skate shop. I've had decent conversations and even a few beers but I always feel uneasy. I don't get how theres bouls there just kickin it all day.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on December 21, 2020, 10:52:19 AM
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I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.
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they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count

It's the N-bombs and the no-complies guys
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Idk on December 21, 2020, 10:59:34 AM
Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
Can back big spin a double set clean. How many skaters out there doing back big spins down double sets clean as in not wearing some lame gear or doing it with weird style. Probably some but not many
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on December 21, 2020, 11:05:25 AM
Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.

I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.   
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on December 21, 2020, 11:10:11 AM
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I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.
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they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count
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They are both gigantic kooks, and that kills it for me at least. Could get into a whole "Can you separate the skater from the skating" discussion, but let's not!

Plus big kinked rails, while they may be very gnar, are just not as exciting to me as good ledge skating or skating more interesting spots/obstacles.
i think of it like porn. Watching a guy with an 18" dick pound down is unrelatable. it's impressive but it doesn't get me excited.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FrozenIndustries on December 21, 2020, 11:36:25 AM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.

Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on December 21, 2020, 12:09:46 PM
I think if someone wanted to make a 10-part docu-series like "The Last Dance" for a skateboarder and their career, the most compelling person to do it on would be Jamie Thomas. I'm not even a Jamie Thomas fan, but I think you would need at least half a dozen hours of interviews to fully unpack the unorthodox approach he took to becoming successful in the skate industry.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Donkey Lips on December 21, 2020, 12:40:43 PM
You could tell that story in 20 minutes or less tbh.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 21, 2020, 12:43:21 PM
You could tell that story in 20 minutes or less tbh.


He was a kook. Done. Next!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 21, 2020, 01:09:43 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.
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Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.

I just legitimately don't think he is near good enough. If you strip away the slappy/ride on shit from his parts he has very little content of that caliber board sales or not.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FrozenIndustries on December 21, 2020, 02:49:58 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.
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Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.
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I just legitimately don't think he is near good enough. If you strip away the slappy/ride on shit from his parts he has very little content of that caliber board sales or not.

You're conflating your personal taste with his ability to do his job as a professional skateboarder (convince kids to buy Hockey boards).
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 21, 2020, 03:17:34 PM
I think if someone wanted to make a 10-part docu-series like "The Last Dance" for a skateboarder and their career, the most compelling person to do it on would be Jamie Thomas. I'm not even a Jamie Thomas fan, but I think you would need at least half a dozen hours of interviews to fully unpack the unorthodox approach he took to becoming successful in the skate industry.

the list of things i would rather do than watch that is endless
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 21, 2020, 03:24:24 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.


Who would they be?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on December 21, 2020, 03:32:58 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.
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Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.
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I just legitimately don't think he is near good enough. If you strip away the slappy/ride on shit from his parts he has very little content of that caliber board sales or not.
He did one slappy (after a ledge trick trick) and no ride on stuff in his Dancing On Thin Ice part. He did, however, do a lot of high caliber stuff I haven't seen anyone else do, including 360 flip and backside nollie over a street gap landing on a corner, and nosegrind a tree root.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: City of Drunken Totems on December 21, 2020, 03:33:40 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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Can back big spin a double set clean. How many skaters out there doing back big spins down double sets clean as in not wearing some lame gear or doing it with weird style. Probably some but not many
lol wut
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 21, 2020, 04:14:41 PM
It’s not his style, lots of my friends dress like him. Don’t care about that. Even some of his surfier/sketchier shit.

Rewatched his thin ice part. The only things I thought were remotely decent were his backside 3, and the last 2 street gap curb bonks.

His nose slide 270 out on the curved ledge wasn’t bad, but that thing has been heavily skated and that wasn’t very memorable thing done on it

This is the unpopular opinion thread so I’m cool with no one agreeing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 21, 2020, 04:16:37 PM
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I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.
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they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count
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They are both gigantic kooks, and that kills it for me at least. Could get into a whole "Can you separate the skater from the skating" discussion, but let's not!

Plus big kinked rails, while they may be very gnar, are just not as exciting to me as good ledge skating or skating more interesting spots/obstacles.
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i think of it like porn. Watching a guy with an 18" dick pound down is unrelatable. it's impressive but it doesn't get me excited.

at least somebody admits it. they don’t like hammers because they can’t do them
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 21, 2020, 04:45:37 PM
I can’t stand jamie foy because of the way he looks. And the redbull hat just makes it worse.

Idk how gnarly someone skates. If i get gatorade cheetos fortnite vibes, i am out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 21, 2020, 04:57:47 PM
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I don't get the hate for David Gonzales or Kyle Walker on this board. They both undeniably rip. I mean, yeah, they have kookish tendencies, but so have all of our favorites.
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they don’t ride for Alien, Habitat, Hockey, FA, Quasi, Isle or Polar, so they don’t count
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They are both gigantic kooks, and that kills it for me at least. Could get into a whole "Can you separate the skater from the skating" discussion, but let's not!

Plus big kinked rails, while they may be very gnar, are just not as exciting to me as good ledge skating or skating more interesting spots/obstacles.
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i think of it like porn. Watching a guy with an 18" dick pound down is unrelatable. it's impressive but it doesn't get me excited.
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at least somebody admits it. they don’t like hammers because they can’t do them

I'll go on record and admit it too, if that's what you want lol

Life's all about hammers baby, it's alllll about hammers...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 21, 2020, 05:30:50 PM
100% like to watch skating that i want to emulate, idk why that’s some shocking realization lol
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 21, 2020, 05:51:16 PM
I’m not saying skateboarding should be 100% Evel Knievel daredevil stunts, but we shouldn’t go too far the other way into freestyle either
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hot take on December 21, 2020, 05:55:59 PM
Darius The King should have gotten a shout out for his new part from cons
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on December 21, 2020, 06:03:00 PM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.

Shush! Before dill picks up auguste bouznad*


*if he's even still on 917, as if 917 even exists anymore  :'(
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 21, 2020, 06:04:08 PM
I’m not saying skateboarding should be 100% Evel Knievel daredevil stunts, but we shouldn’t go too far the other way into freestyle either

Let's see Kyle Walker do THIS:
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/KeenHighlevelHawk.webp)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 22, 2020, 08:49:02 AM
Hurricanes are about as respectable as Willy grinds.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Idk on December 22, 2020, 10:03:09 AM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.
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Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.
Didn't he turn pro on Polar?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on December 22, 2020, 10:37:54 AM
I can’t stand jamie foy because of the way he looks. And the redbull hat just makes it worse.

Idk how gnarly someone skates. If i get gatorade cheetos fortnite vibes, i am out.


Brutal!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 22, 2020, 10:41:23 AM
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I can’t stand jamie foy because of the way he looks. And the redbull hat just makes it worse.

Idk how gnarly someone skates. If i get gatorade cheetos fortnite vibes, i am out.
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Brutal!

I honestly get those vibes more from Villani.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FrozenIndustries on December 22, 2020, 11:08:16 AM
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Kevin Rodriguez has no business being pro.
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I love K-Rod but there are a lot of French skaters who are way more deserving of a pro board from Hockey.
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Do you really think this or are you just not into his skating or the way he dresses? The dude sells a ton of boards and generates a ton of interest without having a social media presence (aside from the fan pages people make for him). He fully deserves to be pro, even if you think he is a pile or wears bad pants or whatever.

Also hilarious that he tried to go back to am for Polar in exchange for not having to have a social media presence but Pontus nixed it.
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Didn't he turn pro on Polar?

Yes. He offered to go back to am when Pontus gave him a hard time about not having an instagram. Pontus said "no" so he quit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 22, 2020, 11:28:37 AM
He is the Sean Pablo of Hockey.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: picklef33t on December 22, 2020, 11:31:55 AM
Deedz should have won soty this year.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on December 22, 2020, 12:00:10 PM
Darius The King should have gotten a shout out for his new part from cons

To me, the only problem is that he didn't have an edit of his part that didn't have guests skating at the start. Because the first few clips you see are of dudes skating Adidas.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 22, 2020, 06:19:32 PM
Regardless of popular opinion on modern tricks I don't like Rodney Mullens style.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skate_or_dingus on December 23, 2020, 06:49:41 AM
Tim O'Connor has/had one of the best styles out there.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 23, 2020, 07:20:49 AM
Tim O'Connor has/had one of the best styles out there.

Also, whenever he wrote an article, it was guaranteed to be the funniest thing ever in a skate mag.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on December 23, 2020, 07:23:16 AM
Tim O'Connor has/had one of the best styles out there.

i'm actually a huge Tim O fan. Element Third Eye and World Tour are sick. And all the Habitat stuff. One of my faves
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 23, 2020, 07:42:55 AM
His part in Third Eye View is one of my favourites.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: TheBoognish on December 23, 2020, 07:55:39 AM
Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on December 23, 2020, 07:56:53 AM
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Tim O'Connor has/had one of the best styles out there.
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i'm actually a huge Tim O fan. Element Third Eye and World Tour are sick. And all the Habitat stuff. One of my faves
Tim is a top five style of mine. I didn't know there was anything controversial about his skating.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GoneWithTheSchwinn on December 23, 2020, 08:01:53 AM
Full dipped boards a fine.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fs180 on December 23, 2020, 08:06:40 AM
stop looking like a fucking kid out of a 8th grade french book while skating, meaning quit fucking dressing like you are in the 90s with your baggy light blue denim jeans and your stupid wallies and early grabs. that shit doesnt make you GOOD GOOD.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on December 23, 2020, 09:04:39 AM
Full dipped boards a fine.

Following this up, I wish they would make a come back.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: gsosa on December 23, 2020, 09:09:57 AM
Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: topfrog10 on December 23, 2020, 10:01:20 AM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
100% agree. i've been catching myself slowly getting caught up in this lately. i'm pretty new to skating and i really like hearing about all the technical aspects of set-ups but i've noticed myself looking for reasons i'm not riding like i want rather than just practicing more or forcing myself to get used to it. in my experience thus far decks are a more important nit-picky thing but not to the extent that trucks are.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: FrozenIndustries on December 23, 2020, 10:25:05 AM
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Full dipped boards a fine.
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Following this up, I wish they would make a come back.

Skating a dipped Hockey right now, and it's the best board I've had in years. Got another on deck.

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Tim O'Connor has/had one of the best styles out there.
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i'm actually a huge Tim O fan. Element Third Eye and World Tour are sick. And all the Habitat stuff. One of my faves
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Tim is a top five style of mine. I didn't know there was anything controversial about his skating.

I think people get bummed on his persona and let it overtake their opinions on his skating  , but yeah, great style and amazing pop.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on December 23, 2020, 10:35:43 AM
Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
Haha I switched from thunders to venture because  of mr. Worrest. I thought I was gonna just "get" all the switch flip action I could handle... 1st day I was like holy shit they don't turn. Like total melt down. Kept skating them and yea they turn fine and Obvs not switch flipping but ya kno practice. So yea totally agree.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 23, 2020, 01:20:59 PM
West coast rap and even hip hop are quite bad compared to the East Coast. I grew up in the Bay Area and just can't believe the shit that was popular here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: GoneWithTheSchwinn on December 23, 2020, 01:22:13 PM
Too $hort is pretty sick, same with Del.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: slutbang666 on December 23, 2020, 03:09:55 PM
Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...

I love this. I finally realized skating once a week and getting older has a lot more to do with my skating than my trucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 23, 2020, 03:16:15 PM
West coast rap and even hip hop are quite bad compared to the East Coast. I grew up in the Bay Area and just can't believe the shit that was popular here.

i’m from the east coast and mac dre is better than mobb deep
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Szechuan on December 23, 2020, 04:43:51 PM
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West coast rap and even hip hop are quite bad compared to the East Coast. I grew up in the Bay Area and just can't believe the shit that was popular here.
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i’m from the east coast and mac dre is better than mobb deep
Ah the ol' grass is greener thing.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hot take on December 23, 2020, 04:46:40 PM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
Imo wheelbase is more important than width.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 23, 2020, 04:54:48 PM
West coast rap and even hip hop are quite bad compared to the East Coast. I grew up in the Bay Area and just can't believe the shit that was popular here.

You don't like to get hyphy?

http://youtu.be/XHHEW2Yaa-A
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lenny the Fatface on December 23, 2020, 05:19:22 PM
Cyberpunk aside...it was a pretty good year for videogames.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on December 23, 2020, 05:22:55 PM
stop looking like a fucking kid out of a 8th grade french book while skating, meaning quit fucking dressing like you are in the 90s with your baggy light blue denim jeans and your stupid wallies and early grabs. that shit doesnt make you GOOD GOOD.
stop giving a fuck about what other people look like when they skate, just go skate. It's not that deep.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Hombreezy on December 23, 2020, 07:40:02 PM
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stop looking like a fucking kid out of a 8th grade french book while skating, meaning quit fucking dressing like you are in the 90s with your baggy light blue denim jeans and your stupid wallies and early grabs. that shit doesnt make you GOOD GOOD.
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stop giving a fuck about what other people look like when they skate, just go skate. It's not that deep.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JugeL on December 23, 2020, 09:55:37 PM
I fucking hate those go fast and do nothing type of skaters that will snake you at the park just to do ugly ass ollies over hip with Aidan hands.

Transition guys that dont have even basic flatground tricks are equal or worse than "flatground" skaters who can barely rock to fakie.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on December 23, 2020, 10:30:55 PM
Zwan > Smashing Pumpkins
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Brguy on December 24, 2020, 12:04:28 AM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
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Imo wheelbase is more important than width.
For sure, wheelbase dictates how far you have to kick your board and it can be really annoying to get used to. Sure you can learn to skate whatever, but in this case it's better to just go with whatever is comfortable. Blaming the setup is a pussy move no matter what, though.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mcidraque on December 24, 2020, 12:26:56 AM
Zwan > Smashing Pumpkins

please elaborate
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on December 24, 2020, 01:45:09 AM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
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Imo wheelbase is more important than width.
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For sure, wheelbase dictates how far you have to kick your board and it can be really annoying to get used to. Sure you can learn to skate whatever, but in this case it's better to just go with whatever is comfortable. Blaming the setup is a pussy move no matter what, though.
i don't know. i stopped worrying about wheelbase. personally i could never pinpoint differences in the ride due to it. probably should stick to shorter boards tho, since i am a short dude. to me it's all about how the tailpocket feels and that the width is comfortable. preferably 8.25 width but as long as it somewhat fits the trucks, it's all about feeling good on the shape for me. i hate standing on too flat boards, they also always feel longer to me than they are.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 24, 2020, 05:41:25 AM
I fucking hate those go fast and do nothing type of skaters that will snake you at the park just to do ugly ass ollies over hip with Aidan hands.

Transition guys that dont have even basic flatground tricks are equal or worse than "flatground" skaters who can barely rock to fakie.

as a transition guy with p. much basic flat ground skills i’d agree, i hate a mobbed ass ollie. don’t get me started on early grabbers ughhhh
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on December 24, 2020, 05:49:14 AM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
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Imo wheelbase is more important than width.
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For sure, wheelbase dictates how far you have to kick your board and it can be really annoying to get used to. Sure you can learn to skate whatever, but in this case it's better to just go with whatever is comfortable. Blaming the setup is a pussy move no matter what, though.
None of those factors are really important to me anymore.
I can switch between 7.75-9” decks and have no issues adjusting except for maybe the first ten minutes on a dif size board, but I think that could be because my skill level is not that high.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on December 24, 2020, 06:06:53 AM
I don’t like seeing people Ollie out of manual tricks. I’d rather just see them ride off the ledge.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: hot take on December 24, 2020, 06:18:30 AM
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Full dipped boards a fine.
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Following this up, I wish they would make a come back.
I had the full dipped Bobby quasi. I fuck with them.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 24, 2020, 08:15:58 AM
Maybe this covid-19 is a good thing for gatekeeeping the skate scene, hear me out condensing and consolidating the "core" brands will kill off the whack brands. 

Brands that need to go and or wouldn't be missed
Plan B
Grizzly
Thank You
Braille
Remive
Enjoi
Bronson
DGK
Darkstar
Consolidated
Loser Machine
Shake Junt
JK Industries
Birdhouse

As you can tell there's some questionable brands and some riders could stay but the brand could be poof gone and I wouldn't give a shit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on December 24, 2020, 09:59:26 AM
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Zwan > Smashing Pumpkins
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please elaborate

Smashing pumpkins have some good stuff, but a LOT of bad stuff. The only album they did as Zwan was good. Better track record for me, in my (unpopular) opinion.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Brguy on December 24, 2020, 10:29:48 AM
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Here’s my unpopular opinion:

People should stop putting so much emphasis on their truck set-ups and skate more.

Your trucks suck because you don’t skate enough to break them in and get used to them.

I get changing bushings... but freaking out because you might have the ‘wrong’ pivot cup ? Jesus...
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Same with wheelbase etc. IMO

Sure there are minimal changes but if you actually just skate you can get used to them. No, your flip tricks are shit because you got a 14.25 instead of a 14.38 wheelbase it's because you are just a bitch trying to look for excuses
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Imo wheelbase is more important than width.
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For sure, wheelbase dictates how far you have to kick your board and it can be really annoying to get used to. Sure you can learn to skate whatever, but in this case it's better to just go with whatever is comfortable. Blaming the setup is a pussy move no matter what, though.
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i don't know. i stopped worrying about wheelbase. personally i could never pinpoint differences in the ride due to it. probably should stick to shorter boards tho, since i am a short dude. to me it's all about how the tailpocket feels and that the width is comfortable. preferably 8.25 width but as long as it somewhat fits the trucks, it's all about feeling good on the shape for me. i hate standing on too flat boards, they also always feel longer to me than they are.
It has to be a big difference, but when you notice it it's really noticeable.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Paperclip20 on December 24, 2020, 11:10:31 AM
Maybe this covid-19 is a good thing for gatekeeeping the skate scene, hear me out condensing and consolidating the "core" brands will kill off the whack brands. 

Brands that need to go and or wouldn't be missed
Plan B
Grizzly
Thank You
Braille
Remive
Enjoi
Bronson
DGK
Darkstar
Consolidated
Loser Machine
Shake Junt
JK Industries
Birdhouse

As you can tell there's some questionable brands and some riders could stay but the brand could be poof gone and I wouldn't give a shit.

I'm pretty sure sales of most brands are higher than ever due to people getting into skating and shortages though? I do agree with your list aside from Enjoi though
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 24, 2020, 11:26:27 AM
Anti-Hero is basically a frat.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 24, 2020, 12:26:53 PM
Flat boards always seemed like a rip off to me. They seem popless and lifeless from the get-go and just don’t feel very cool. I only bought one Girl deck back in the day and was like wtf how does such a great team skate on this boring shite
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: topfrog10 on December 24, 2020, 12:30:46 PM
Flat boards always seemed like a rip off to me. They seem popless and lifeless from the get-go and just don’t feel very cool. I only bought one Girl deck back in the day and was like wtf how does such a great team skate on this boring shite
as someone who skates flatter board, i can get where you're coming from tbh. i switched to a lower concave board because my steep concave board was hurting the part of my arch that was on the end of the board and it's so much lamer to ride. i wish i could find a way to ride steeper again without the pain.
i rode a medium concave girl a while ago though and honestly it was probably my favorite deck. held its pop for a while and was a great shape.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 24, 2020, 12:49:31 PM
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Flat boards always seemed like a rip off to me. They seem popless and lifeless from the get-go and just don’t feel very cool. I only bought one Girl deck back in the day and was like wtf how does such a great team skate on this boring shite
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as someone who skates flatter board, i can get where you're coming from tbh. i switched to a lower concave board because my steep concave board was hurting the part of my arch that was on the end of the board and it's so much lamer to ride. i wish i could find a way to ride steeper again without the pain.
i rode a medium concave girl a while ago though and honestly it was probably my favorite deck. held its pop for a while and was a great shape.

Yeah, I think it has to do with my feet having less points of reference and it already feeling like a spent deck I’ve already landed upside down on like 1000 times
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Colt Cannon's Cargos on December 24, 2020, 12:57:24 PM
Fucking Awesome is the corniest company name ever
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Mr. Kamikazi on December 24, 2020, 01:05:43 PM
Anti-Hero is basically a frat.

Love this. Alpha dog nonsense.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: urbneathme on December 24, 2020, 01:27:22 PM
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Zwan > Smashing Pumpkins
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please elaborate
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Smashing pumpkins have some good stuff, but a LOT of bad stuff. The only album they did as Zwan was good. Better track record for me, in my (unpopular) opinion.
i disagree with this fervently and think the Zwan record sucks shit, but i want you to know that i respect you and this take.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on December 24, 2020, 01:31:55 PM
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Zwan > Smashing Pumpkins
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please elaborate
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Smashing pumpkins have some good stuff, but a LOT of bad stuff. The only album they did as Zwan was good. Better track record for me, in my (unpopular) opinion.
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i disagree with this fervently and think the Zwan record sucks shit, but i want you to know that i respect you and this take.

Know that I’m NOT saying Smashing pumpkins aren’t good just that I enjoyed that album more. Most (maybe everyone) tell me they feel the exact opposite.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: johnes on December 24, 2020, 01:32:45 PM
Fucking Awesome is the corniest company name ever
Yezzir
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 24, 2020, 01:35:31 PM
you can make a million machina: the machines of god if you make 1 (one) siamese dream and it’ll outweigh anything else you ever do
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: shrimptoastcrunch on December 24, 2020, 01:38:35 PM
Max Geronzi is not talented or interesting enough to have a series named after him.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: urbneathme on December 24, 2020, 01:43:37 PM
you can make a million machina: the machines of god if you make 1 (one) siamese dream and it’ll outweigh anything else you ever do
there are some songs on adore that really push this statement to the edge. never see them live. i haven’t enjoyed their music as much in years because i saw them with marilyn manson and it was hands down the most flaccid thing i’ve ever seen
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 24, 2020, 01:45:27 PM
The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 24, 2020, 01:55:20 PM
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there are some songs on adore that really push this statement to the edge. never see them live. i haven’t enjoyed their music as much in years because i saw them with marilyn manson and it was hands down the most flaccid thing i’ve ever seen

i would never see them live and i don’t like anything after melan collie but siamese dream is like top 5 for me easy. also billy corgan is a moron
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: 2k0u0k0 on December 24, 2020, 01:55:42 PM
Southern California rail skateboarding.

That shit lame asl!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 24, 2020, 03:13:00 PM
I don't like the band Pavement very much and I think they were the biggest influence for a lot of really bad 2000's indie music.

But Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, and Pixies, who I categorize with them, are all totally awesome.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Backsmithbacktail on December 24, 2020, 03:28:58 PM
I fucking hate those go fast and do nothing type of skaters that will snake you at the park just to do ugly ass ollies over hip with Aidan hands.

Transition guys that dont have even basic flatground tricks are equal or worse than "flatground" skaters who can barely rock to fakie.
This is me. I probably snaked you. And I probably did a frontside ollie on the hip. But I landed with my own hands. And then fell on a basic flatground trick.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 24, 2020, 04:06:35 PM
I don't like the band Pavement very much and I think they were the biggest influence for a lot of really bad 2000's indie music.

But Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, and Pixies, who I categorize with them, are all totally awesome.



Modest mouse tricked me into thinking i am into indie/alternative for a very long time. Took me a while to realise i just really like modest mouse and thats it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on December 24, 2020, 09:13:35 PM
Do supreme guys think that skating those bowls is endearing? I mean sure, stu kirst and all the nyc kids, cher, feedback, they MADE it or whatever, paid dues, can pay their rent and stuff... but youre get supreme clothes, probably corpo shoes too... what's cool about ppl skating indoors in three of the most expensive cities in the world
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 24, 2020, 09:20:32 PM
Do supreme guys think that skating those bowls is endearing? I mean sure, stu kirst and all the nyc kids, cher, feedback, they MADE it or whatever, paid dues, can pay their rent and stuff... but youre get supreme clothes, probably corpo shoes too... what's cool about ppl skating indoors in three of the most expensive cities in the world


They are skating a bowl thats literally right where they work. It ain't that deep.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 24, 2020, 09:23:25 PM
I’m not sure I like Formula Four
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 24, 2020, 09:47:20 PM
I’m not sure I like Formula Four

For how much love they get, they are a bit of an acquired taste. I remember needing time to get used to bones when I switched to them from spit classics, but it set me up for an easy transition to f4's when they came out.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: pamier on December 24, 2020, 11:12:32 PM
The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.

That shit is mad pretentious and probably filmed by 30 year olds who grew up upper middle class, work in tech and are married to an an East Asian. Still not as bad as 14 year olds in Santa Cruz shirts feebling am blown out l.a 10 stair for the gram
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 25, 2020, 12:15:32 AM
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Full dipped boards a fine.
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Following this up, I wish they would make a come back.
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I had the full dipped Bobby quasi. I fuck with them.

Dill skates mostly dipped boards in his Skate More part and it looks great.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 25, 2020, 05:17:14 AM
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That shit is mad pretentious and probably filmed by 30 year olds who grew up upper middle class, work in tech and are married to an an East Asian. Still not as bad as 14 year olds in Santa Cruz shirts feebling am blown out l.a 10 stair for the gram

do you want me to send you some jazz that i think you might like so u aren’t so mad about it
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 25, 2020, 05:42:57 AM
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I don't like the band Pavement very much and I think they were the biggest influence for a lot of really bad 2000's indie music.

But Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, and Pixies, who I categorize with them, are all totally awesome.
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Modest mouse tricked me into thinking i am into indie/alternative for a very long time. Took me a while to realise i just really like modest mouse and thats it.

Modest Mouse's stuff aged well, I think.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: flippy lippy on December 25, 2020, 06:10:12 AM
Snaking isn't a real thing. Get yours, make room for yourself or don't.

Also Santa Cruz is a super sick company right now, they give their riders mad coverage and cool graphics, they're all def getting paid well too. Totally ripping team.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 25, 2020, 08:47:54 AM
Snaking isn't a real thing. Get yours, make room for yourself or don't.

Also Santa Cruz is a super sick company right now, they give their riders mad coverage and cool graphics, they're all def getting paid well too.
Nawww dog this ain’t it chief

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Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JimGeko on December 25, 2020, 11:23:18 AM
Flip has better art direction when they were DeathBox.
Apart from the Cheech graphic all Flip graphics have been dog shit.
Jeremy Fox and Ian Deacon have sat back and raked in the cash based on the pure talent of an amazing team but have have only given the skate work trash boards with trash graphics made of trash wood.

Tony Hawk fucking sucks. He was the laughing stock of skateboarding in the late 90's early 2000's with his cringe video games and his super sellout travelling circus and tv appearances and tv adverts etc. Fuck him, he seems like a big headded wanker and owns the absolute worst brand in skateboard history.

Vert skating is boring as fuck it's just extreme action sports stunt bullshit. Same goes for mega ramp and all Danny Way's fucking big stunt great wall of china/helicopter/Las Vegas stuff.

Buff/Hench/Ripped people who skate is the absolute worst look ever. fuck weckingball and fuck biebel.

I don't think this is an unpopular opinion but YouTube brands like braille and revive are no better than some knock off Walmart brands and their "pro's" aren't real Pro's.

fakie bigspins are ok if you are old and don't have many tricks left I your bag.

Some of this may or may not my real thoughts. Its xmas day and im fucking pissed up.

Happy xmas friends.

SHALOM!!!!!!

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 25, 2020, 12:07:02 PM
the best Alien video is Memory Screen, the rest are trash
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 25, 2020, 12:46:39 PM
My negative rep is entirely people who were mad they didn’t think of what I posted and are jealous I was first.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Skeleton Pudding on December 25, 2020, 08:31:36 PM
Kids three or younger on skateboards.

Do these little potatoes of humans even understand what they're doing? I see a lot of squatty hang-ups, that will only lead to slams as they get older.

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JugeL on December 26, 2020, 12:25:11 AM
People looking up other peoples following lists on social media are the fucking worst people
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirk_Diggler on December 26, 2020, 04:04:45 AM
-I don’t know how unpopular this is here, but I think super hero movies and the massive man-child Marvel/DC fan base is super cringe. Grown men talking passionately about The Avengers and X-men is just ridiculous to me. Yes, I know I’m a hypocrite for playing with a children’s toy and talking about it here on SLAP, but I don’t care.

-I think everyone that has a Facebook or Instagram is automatically a narcissist. I don’t care what your excuse for using it is. Don’t give me that “oh but it’s a good way to stay connected with your friends from high school” or whatever bullshit.

-Kevin Hart is painfully unfunny

Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dinglenuts on December 26, 2020, 04:27:10 AM
My negative rep is entirely people who were mad they didn’t think of what I posted and are jealous I was first.
Don't be sad, I had a very high rep with a low post count with my old account. It didn't get me laid and had little affect on my finances, despite what you may have heard.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 26, 2020, 04:47:42 AM
In the end, the rep you make is equal to the rep you take.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 26, 2020, 05:39:54 AM
I skated a lot of ipath's when they were around but I don't know if it was as cool as my nostalgia tinted glasses would like me to believe
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 26, 2020, 07:21:06 AM
I skated a lot of ipath's when they were around but I don't know if it was as cool as my nostalgia tinted glasses would like me to believe

yes, under the presumption you are black.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: clintendo on December 26, 2020, 07:32:56 AM
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I don't like the band Pavement very much and I think they were the biggest influence for a lot of really bad 2000's indie music.

But Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, and Pixies, who I categorize with them, are all totally awesome.
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Modest mouse tricked me into thinking i am into indie/alternative for a very long time. Took me a while to realisei just really like modest mouse and thats it.
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Modest Mouse's stuff aged well, I think.

You’re not alone
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: JamesFardy on December 26, 2020, 07:37:13 AM
-I don’t know how unpopular this is here, but I think super hero movies and the massive man-child Marvel/DC fan base is super cringe. Grown men talking passionately about The Avengers and X-men is just ridiculous to me. Yes, I know I’m a hypocrite for playing with a children’s toy and talking about it here on SLAP, but I don’t care.

-I think everyone that has a Facebook or Instagram is automatically a narcissist. I don’t care what your excuse for using it is. Don’t give me that “oh but it’s a good way to stay connected with your friends from high school” or whatever bullshit.

-Kevin Hart is painfully unfunny

I feel this on a spiritual level.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 26, 2020, 07:41:24 AM
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yes, under the presumption you are black.

Mixed race bro.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Ilya Oblomov on December 26, 2020, 08:01:27 AM
the best Alien video is Memory Screen, the rest are trash

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Post by: RichardBarkley on December 26, 2020, 09:14:54 AM
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the best Alien video is Memory Screen, the rest are trash
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Yeah that's an absolute dog shit take let's be clear.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 26, 2020, 09:33:13 AM
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I skated a lot of ipath's when they were around but I don't know if it was as cool as my nostalgia tinted glasses would like me to believe
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yes, under the presumption you are black.
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Mixed race bro.

Then there is absolutely nothing to criticise here and you have done everything right.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 26, 2020, 09:37:32 AM
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I skated a lot of ipath's when they were around but I don't know if it was as cool as my nostalgia tinted glasses would like me to believe
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yes, under the presumption you are black.
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Mixed race bro.
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Then there is absolutely nothing to criticise here and you have done everything right.

i miss skating i paths and i’m like a b-rad from malibu’s most wanted type
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sluggloaph on December 26, 2020, 09:45:05 AM
I liked my I paths. Grasshoppers had my front shuvs popped well higher than usual, I'm just a sucker for the gangster strap on my shoes.
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Post by: Atiba Applebum on December 26, 2020, 09:53:11 AM
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-I think everyone that has a Facebook or Instagram is automatically a narcissist. I don’t care what your excuse for using it is. Don’t give me that “oh but it’s a good way to stay connected with your friends from high school” or whatever bullshit.

-Kevin Hart is painfully unfunny
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I feel this on a spiritual level.

Can you be a narcissist on IG if you never post anything remotely personal and have zero photos of yourself?

Cringe is as cringe as everyone and everything being called “awkward” in my heyday

Weird to have a Marvel/DC take when before yesterday you went through the first year in like 15 years that there wasn’t a major release
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Post by: Dirk_Diggler on December 26, 2020, 10:43:32 AM
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-I don’t know how unpopular this is here, but I think super hero movies and the massive man-child Marvel/DC fan base is super cringe. Grown men talking passionately about The Avengers and X-men is just ridiculous to me. Yes, I know I’m a hypocrite for playing with a children’s toy and talking about it here on SLAP, but I don’t care.

-I think everyone that has a Facebook or Instagram is automatically a narcissist. I don’t care what your excuse for using it is. Don’t give me that “oh but it’s a good way to stay connected with your friends from high school” or whatever bullshit.

-Kevin Hart is painfully unfunny
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I feel this on a spiritual level.
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Can you be a narcissist on IG if you never post anything remotely personal and have zero photos of yourself?

Cringe is as cringe as everyone and everything being called “awkward” in my heyday

Weird to have a Marvel/DC take when before yesterday you went through the first year in like 15 years that there wasn’t a major release

Ok, there’s exceptions. Like if it’s part of your job to post things on social media (professional skateboarders) you get a pass, but if you’re just actively and willingly posting shit just to rub in everyone’s face how “great” your life is (which is like 80-90% of Facebook users) you’re a kook.

This year was a nice break from the Marvel/DC obsession of everyone, but it will be back. 

I mean if something seems cringey to me I’m going to use that word...because that’s the point I’m trying to make.
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Post by: ziggy on December 26, 2020, 10:44:29 AM
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Yeah that's an absolute dog shit take let's be clear.

that’s why we’re here, isn’t it?

I liked the first year or two of AWS and I can’t stand any of it since

Photosynthesis and Mindfield are the most overrated videos in the history of skateboarding
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on December 26, 2020, 10:48:52 AM
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Yeah that's an absolute dog shit take let's be clear.
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that’s why we’re here, isn’t it?

I liked the first year or two of AWS and I can’t stand any of it since

Photosynthesis and Mindfield are the most overrated videos in the history of skateboarding

You're you're right sorry.

Lost my cool there sorry lol
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: zahed on December 26, 2020, 10:54:19 AM
Midler rips. A friend of ishod is a friend of mine.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 26, 2020, 12:14:36 PM
The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.

What did you think of this?
http://youtu.be/QGPfUnWx73k
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Post by: cky enthusiast on December 26, 2020, 12:26:02 PM
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What did you think of this?
http://youtu.be/QGPfUnWx73k

lot of guys w/ “east asian” wives in that
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: quadcuff on December 26, 2020, 12:30:28 PM
Snaking isn't a real thing. Get yours, make room for yourself or don't.

so very incorrect and wrong
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Post by: Urtripping on December 26, 2020, 12:34:15 PM
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What did you think of this?
http://youtu.be/QGPfUnWx73k
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lot of guys w/ “east asian” wives in that

Lol fuck I was not about to try to engage that other guy for reasons I'm sure you understand ;D but definitely interested in Horses opinion and would like to see him throw a few examples out of what exactly he's referring to.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on December 26, 2020, 12:36:57 PM
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The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
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What did you think of this?
http://youtu.be/QGPfUnWx73k
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lot of guys w/ “east asian” wives in that
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Lol fuck I was not about to try to engage that other guy for reasons I'm sure you understand ;D but definitely interested in Horses opinion and would like to see him throw a few examples out of what exactly he's referring to.

I think he's referring to Magenta?

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Post by: Urtripping on December 26, 2020, 12:43:51 PM
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What did you think of this?
http://youtu.be/QGPfUnWx73k
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lot of guys w/ “east asian” wives in that
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Lol fuck I was not about to try to engage that other guy for reasons I'm sure you understand ;D but definitely interested in Horses opinion and would like to see him throw a few examples out of what exactly he's referring to.
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I think he's referring to Magenta?

Yeah I had a feeling but since he didn't explicitly name them I wondered if there was more to it, like he was talking about an entire subgenre of skate videos.

Some of those early Magenta videos entirely changed the way I see skating and really got me stoked.

Edit: maybe not entirely changed, but the skating and editing definitely influenced me and made me appreciate skateboarding that was different than the kind of videos filled with big hammer tricks that I loved as a kid.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mj23 on December 26, 2020, 01:10:29 PM
The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. It’s been almost 10 years since the sort of Polar/Cherry/Bronze/Palace explosion shifted the industry to be a little less California-centric and now we are definitely seeing a little bit of a glut in the other direction. Gritty/VX/no-comply type skating has become its own set of cliches.

HOWEVER I am more convinced than ever that SoCal footage is just less interesting from a visual perspective. Compare footage from a SoCal schoolyard/rail/gap against anything from NYC/Paris/London etc and there’s quite literally less going on in the frame with the California footy. Fewer pedestrians, fewer businesses, fewer awnings, less cracks in the sidewalk, fewer cobblestones, etc. Not to say one is definitively “better” than the other, but I personally get a lot more hyped when I see onlookers gawking, cars going by, etc.

I think there’s an argument to be made that the clean framing of a SoCal spot showcases the skating more fully since there are no distractions, and that’s fine. But for me I relate much more to the experience of getting out in the streets than I do to sailing across a sterile concrete desert.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on December 26, 2020, 01:13:41 PM
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The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. It’s been almost 10 years since the sort of Polar/Cherry/Bronze/Palace explosion shifted the industry to be a little less California-centric and now we are definitely seeing a little bit of a glut in the other direction. Gritty/VX/no-comply type skating has become its own set of cliches.

HOWEVER I am more convinced than ever that SoCal footage is just less interesting from a visual perspective. Compare footage from a SoCal schoolyard/rail/gap against anything from NYC/Paris/London etc and there’s quite literally less going on in the frame with the California footy. Fewer pedestrians, fewer businesses, fewer awnings, less cracks in the sidewalk, fewer cobblestones, etc. Not to say one is definitively “better” than the other, but I personally get a lot more hyped when I see onlookers gawking, cars going by, etc.

I think there’s an argument to be made that the clean framing of a SoCal spot showcases the skating more fully since there are no distractions, and that’s fine. But for me I relate much more to the experience of getting out in the streets than I do to sailing across a sterile concrete desert.

Sounds like he's just ultra picky/grumpy.

Awaiting his response though.

What kind of aesthetic/skating do you like?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 26, 2020, 01:38:08 PM
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The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. It’s been almost 10 years since the sort of Polar/Cherry/Bronze/Palace explosion shifted the industry to be a little less California-centric and now we are definitely seeing a little bit of a glut in the other direction. Gritty/VX/no-comply type skating has become its own set of cliches.

HOWEVER I am more convinced than ever that SoCal footage is just less interesting from a visual perspective. Compare footage from a SoCal schoolyard/rail/gap against anything from NYC/Paris/London etc and there’s quite literally less going on in the frame with the California footy. Fewer pedestrians, fewer businesses, fewer awnings, less cracks in the sidewalk, fewer cobblestones, etc. Not to say one is definitively “better” than the other, but I personally get a lot more hyped when I see onlookers gawking, cars going by, etc.

I think there’s an argument to be made that the clean framing of a SoCal spot showcases the skating more fully since there are no distractions, and that’s fine. But for me I relate much more to the experience of getting out in the streets than I do to sailing across a sterile concrete desert.

Damn, this is exactly how I feel. 100% relate more to the experience of stepping out your front door and pushing down a city street than driving to big isolated spot to do a single trick. Definitely more interested in a vibrant, busy backdrop to skating, too... I also think it's more visually appealing and doesn't necessarily distract from the skating. Has more life and texture. If anything, I think the skating can really stand out or be highlighted in a city setting, especially if it's a line done through a busy plaza or something bc the skater is moving through the frame in a unique way compared to everyone else. Jazz usually fits pretty well to this kind of scene for many reasons...

I'm thinking Horses is just sick of the more cliched examples in the vx/underground direction or maybe how popular that style has become in skate videos. There will always be two ends of the spectrum.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 26, 2020, 02:21:54 PM
hammers are  boring flowy lines are kool
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BurntPorridge on December 26, 2020, 02:51:54 PM
hammers are  boring flowy lines are kool

Nothing like seeing a flowy line that leads up to a hammer though.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 26, 2020, 03:26:25 PM
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The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. It’s been almost 10 years since the sort of Polar/Cherry/Bronze/Palace explosion shifted the industry to be a little less California-centric and now we are definitely seeing a little bit of a glut in the other direction. Gritty/VX/no-comply type skating has become its own set of cliches.

HOWEVER I am more convinced than ever that SoCal footage is just less interesting from a visual perspective. Compare footage from a SoCal schoolyard/rail/gap against anything from NYC/Paris/London etc and there’s quite literally less going on in the frame with the California footy. Fewer pedestrians, fewer businesses, fewer awnings, less cracks in the sidewalk, fewer cobblestones, etc. Not to say one is definitively “better” than the other, but I personally get a lot more hyped when I see onlookers gawking, cars going by, etc.

I think there’s an argument to be made that the clean framing of a SoCal spot showcases the skating more fully since there are no distractions, and that’s fine. But for me I relate much more to the experience of getting out in the streets than I do to sailing across a sterile concrete desert.
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Damn, this is exactly how I feel. 100% relate more to the experience of stepping out your front door and pushing down a city street than driving to big isolated spot to do a single trick. Definitely more interested in a vibrant, busy backdrop to skating, too... I also think it's more visually appealing and doesn't necessarily distract from the skating. Has more life and texture. If anything, I think the skating can really stand out or be highlighted in a city setting, especially if it's a line done through a busy plaza or something bc the skater is moving through the frame in a unique way compared to everyone else. Jazz usually fits pretty well to this kind of scene for many reasons...

I'm thinking Horses is just sick of the more cliched examples in the vx/underground direction or maybe how popular that style has become in skate videos. There will always be two ends of the spectrum.


This is true. I made a comment in a thread probably 6 months ago, in a thread about a Japanese VX clip, and how it looks like every other Japanese clip, all filmed at night, all doing 'non' tricks, filmed like complete shit. Sure it was kind cool at the time of the emergence of small brands at the turn of the decade, but it hasn't really evolved at all, and looks as stale as someone locking into a 50-50 on at a long kinked rail outside a stadium in San Diego, in my opinion.



As for the style of skating I like, not sure, but my favourite skaters right now are  - Chris Jones, Rory Milanes, Cyrus Bennett, Nick Michael, Kyle Wilson, Josh Pall, Ben Lawrie.



Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Urtripping on December 26, 2020, 03:52:12 PM
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The keep-skating-underground-staby-vx-eurpoean-free-jazz-soundtrack-skateboarding is just as embarrassing to watch in 2020 as Southern California rail skateboarding.
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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. It’s been almost 10 years since the sort of Polar/Cherry/Bronze/Palace explosion shifted the industry to be a little less California-centric and now we are definitely seeing a little bit of a glut in the other direction. Gritty/VX/no-comply type skating has become its own set of cliches.

HOWEVER I am more convinced than ever that SoCal footage is just less interesting from a visual perspective. Compare footage from a SoCal schoolyard/rail/gap against anything from NYC/Paris/London etc and there’s quite literally less going on in the frame with the California footy. Fewer pedestrians, fewer businesses, fewer awnings, less cracks in the sidewalk, fewer cobblestones, etc. Not to say one is definitively “better” than the other, but I personally get a lot more hyped when I see onlookers gawking, cars going by, etc.

I think there’s an argument to be made that the clean framing of a SoCal spot showcases the skating more fully since there are no distractions, and that’s fine. But for me I relate much more to the experience of getting out in the streets than I do to sailing across a sterile concrete desert.
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Damn, this is exactly how I feel. 100% relate more to the experience of stepping out your front door and pushing down a city street than driving to big isolated spot to do a single trick. Definitely more interested in a vibrant, busy backdrop to skating, too... I also think it's more visually appealing and doesn't necessarily distract from the skating. Has more life and texture. If anything, I think the skating can really stand out or be highlighted in a city setting, especially if it's a line done through a busy plaza or something bc the skater is moving through the frame in a unique way compared to everyone else. Jazz usually fits pretty well to this kind of scene for many reasons...

I'm thinking Horses is just sick of the more cliched examples in the vx/underground direction or maybe how popular that style has become in skate videos. There will always be two ends of the spectrum.
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This is true. I made a comment in a thread probably 6 months ago, in a thread about a Japanese VX clip, and how it looks like every other Japanese clip, all filmed at night, all doing 'non' tricks, filmed like complete shit. Sure it was kind cool at the time of the emergence of small brands at the turn of the decade, but it hasn't really evolved at all, and looks as stale as someone locking into a 50-50 on at a long kinked rail outside a stadium in San Diego, in my opinion.



As for the style of skating I like, not sure, but my favourite skaters right now are  - Chris Jones, Rory Milanes, Cyrus Bennett, Nick Michael, Kyle Wilson, Josh Pall, Ben Lawrie.

Beyond ready for a new Kyle Wilson part, regardless of the camera used to film it!
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: jgonzalez on December 26, 2020, 08:30:28 PM
Fucking Awesome is the corniest company name ever

If I remember correctly, that’s the appeal of the name. It’s incredibly stupid along with the logo that is ridiculous.

Not sure what interview dill says this.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: shrimptoastcrunch on December 26, 2020, 08:47:47 PM
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Fucking Awesome is the corniest company name ever
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If I remember correctly, that’s the appeal of the name. It’s incredibly stupid along with the logo that is ridiculous.

Not sure what interview dill says this.

Should have called it Fucking Friday (the fucking 10th)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Frank on December 26, 2020, 09:34:53 PM
^

fa was just dills attempt at a cash grab to capitalize on bape style fashion, all over print and stuff. i remember that everyone, especially on here, thought it was ridiculous. it got shitted on to no end. that was when, 2006 or 07. then it went under and after he quit alien he resurrected it as his board brand. i don't know if i read the same interview as you, jgonzales, but i read one in some german graffiti/street culture mag, so no skate publication. dill basically shat all over his own brand in that interview, i remember i found it super weird. it was basically like "yeah, i started to make these dumb ass clothes that i sell for ridiculous prices at supreme, haha. the aesthetic sucks, but people are stupid and love it anyway, haha."

name of the mag is stylefile, couldn't find the interview on the internet unfortunately or i would have provided a link. but this is how i remember him coming off like.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 27, 2020, 05:59:51 AM
Crailtap had a great year for putting new talent on. Especially Chocolate.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: looks ok to me on December 27, 2020, 07:01:30 AM
2020 has been a great year overall
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on December 27, 2020, 07:10:12 AM
2020 has been a great year overall

Ouch

Yikes

Eugh....

How many dead worldwide?

Not to mention in America which seems to be getting eaten alive by its own stupidity regarding Coronavirus
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 27, 2020, 10:23:05 AM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Eric Dolphy on December 27, 2020, 10:25:27 AM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.
kill em all is good, especially for it's time. It's raw, unpretentious.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on December 27, 2020, 10:33:24 AM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.

really? when i first heard Battery it was the heaviest thing ever
i guess if you know heavy music before you know metallica then it makes sense you dont consider them heavy BUT even today the first few albums have some big ass songs! Kill Em ALL is a beast

while im here, Black metal is just noise - it literally sounds shit on purpose, so it makes perfect sense the trendy style over substance brands have jumped on its band wagin.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 27, 2020, 10:34:06 AM
Kill Em All is great. Do your homework.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 27, 2020, 10:35:19 AM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.

first 3 records are like all time greats in the genre
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirk_Diggler on December 27, 2020, 10:39:05 AM
Everything after Black Album is complete shit.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: WobbleHeadBob on December 27, 2020, 10:59:39 AM
Everything after Black Album is complete shit.

Garage inc introduced me to so many good bands i cant help but love it.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 27, 2020, 11:46:07 AM
it shoulda been Lars...
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skate_or_dingus on December 27, 2020, 11:53:23 AM
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i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.
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really? when i first heard Battery it was the heaviest thing ever
i guess if you know heavy music before you know metallica then it makes sense you dont consider them heavy BUT even today the first few albums have some big ass songs! Kill Em ALL is a beast

while im here, Black metal is just noise - it literally sounds shit on purpose, so it makes perfect sense the trendy style over substance brands have jumped on its band wagin.

 That reminds me:

- Noise is more varied than black metal.

 - Modern "black metal" (Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch, Yellow Eyes, etc.) is far more interesting/relatable than the majority of first-wave norwegian stuff.

 - Ulver & Weakling did it better.

Edit: Just realized this isn't the Unpopular Music Opinions thread.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 27, 2020, 11:58:58 AM
i saw wolves in the throne room and it was good- they’re no immortal imo

they did play entirely by candlelight which was dope
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 27, 2020, 12:09:45 PM
I saw Wolves in The Throne Room and it was a bit lethargic
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Freelancevagrant on December 27, 2020, 12:24:02 PM
I’m glad shaped decks are not as niche as they used to be. I genuinely enjoy skating them and I doubt I will ever buy another popsicle again.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 27, 2020, 12:37:52 PM
Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Post by: ColorWheelsGraphicsOut on December 27, 2020, 01:37:24 PM
Metal is power fantasy music for wimpy dorks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 27, 2020, 02:27:18 PM
Metal is power fantasy music for wimpy dorks.

Metal is great music for great people. You need to get out more.

Thunder trucks are too fucking low.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 27, 2020, 04:36:18 PM
Metal is power fantasy music for wimpy dorks.

see also: sports, rap music, Marvel movies
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Circaskater420 on December 27, 2020, 04:40:53 PM
Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Panther Breath on December 27, 2020, 04:47:59 PM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.

so what music do you consider "hard?"
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 27, 2020, 06:11:05 PM
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Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
I went to school with two of those dorks from Deafheaven, me and my friends made fun of them so bad they got mad and got their asses kicked by the weakest dude in our group that band fucking sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Arto!Arto!WakeUp! on December 27, 2020, 11:10:44 PM
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Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
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I went to school with two of those dorks from Deafheaven, me and my friends made fun of them so bad they got mad and got their asses kicked by the weakest dude in our group that band fucking sucks.

questions:

a) does your group have a name?
b) where do you stand in the power rankings?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Weededed on December 28, 2020, 12:51:00 AM
"unpopular opinions thread - music edition"

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114604.0
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Willie on December 28, 2020, 06:14:15 AM
Untoasted bagels suck. Cue someone "from NY" to tell me I've never really eaten a "good bagel".
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 28, 2020, 06:23:53 AM
Untoasted bagels suck. Cue someone "from NY" to tell me I've never really eaten a "good bagel".

i lived in nyc for ages and loved ny bagels because it was a whole ton of calories and carbs for cheap but never once did i think they tasted better than a regular toasted bagel
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HyenaChaser on December 28, 2020, 06:30:34 AM
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i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.
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so what music do you consider "hard?"

More importantly, what do you consider HAWRD
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 28, 2020, 06:34:57 AM
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i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.
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so what music do you consider "hard?"
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More importantly, what do you consider HAWRD

i consider deafheaven harder than metallica
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Croquet temper on December 28, 2020, 07:13:45 AM
Chad Fernandez was really ahead of his time. Serious hammers in ‘98.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirk_Diggler on December 28, 2020, 08:39:28 AM
Chad Fernandez was really ahead of his time. Serious hammers in ‘98.

I don’t think a lot of people would disagree with you. He used to rip back then.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: elbarto on December 28, 2020, 10:13:55 AM
i i never really got metallica. to me they always sounded soft, overproduced, and more cringe than hard. no idea why they should be one of the best metal bands of all time. to me that's stadium rock at best. the border to foofighters is fluid.

Full agree even if they do have some good songs. I was raised in a punk/metal head family and they always made sure I knew Metallica sucks lol. Whoever said black metal is just noise needs to find better black metal. Some of the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever heard has come from black metal.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 28, 2020, 10:43:36 AM
Death Metal>Black Metal any day even if it's just recycled shit for the most part.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: friendly dave on December 28, 2020, 10:52:43 AM
Long boardslides and lipslides are invalidated if you have rails on your board.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ballintoohard on December 28, 2020, 11:22:08 AM
Two tricks I will never, ever like no matter how big or gnarly they are: backside boardslides and frontside shuvs
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on December 28, 2020, 12:32:37 PM
Two tricks I will never, ever like no matter how big or gnarly they are: backside boardslides and frontside shuvs

i don´t dislike them but simple 50s down ledges and rails don't do it for me. especially not when the tail is dragging.
I know they are harder than 5050s but the way the board is "leveled" with the landing all of the time takes something away from it ascetically.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: HORSES on December 28, 2020, 04:08:13 PM
I really hate when magazines will post a clip on Instagram, and than direct all traffic to their site to watch it, even though they have nothing to do with the video. Free Skateboard Magazine is the worst at it. Shit, even Thrasher made a post to click in Johnny Wilson's bio for a link as opposed to going to Thrasher, Free Skateboard Magazine will always tell you to go to their site. It's just lazy.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: formula420 on December 28, 2020, 04:14:10 PM
I really hate when magazines will post a clip on Instagram, and than direct all traffic to their site to watch it, even though they have nothing to do with the video. Free Skateboard Magazine is the worst at it. Shit, even Thrasher made a post to click in Johnny Wilson's bio for a link as opposed to going to Thrasher, Free Skateboard Magazine will always tell you to go to their site. It's just lazy.

They embed the original YouTube video so the original posters get the yt view count. I don't see the problem with that at all.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ok boomer on December 28, 2020, 04:18:29 PM
Chad Fernandez was really ahead of his time. Serious hammers in ‘98.

I always wondered if it just became cool to hate on him because of the Baker video. Like, that video canceled him or something. Dude slayed rails for a period.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Coastal Fever on December 28, 2020, 05:33:49 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/CM7YZxm/F2842-D01-321-F-4802-9-BB1-93-A0-BB2-D55-AE.jpg)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Paul Cicero on December 28, 2020, 05:40:35 PM
I hate that Reynolds left Emerica.
I hate that Geoff isn’t on Flip
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 28, 2020, 06:05:39 PM
mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fongool on December 28, 2020, 06:19:19 PM
the Chad Fernandez Getty Images page delivered:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/chad-fernandez-during-etnies-and-stereo-present-martinis-and-pingpong-picture-id135124372?)
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actor-chad-fernandez-arrives-at-the-premiere-of-tristar-pictures-of-picture-id52977301?s=2048x2048)
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/chad-fernandez-and-guest-during-lords-of-dogtown-los-angeles-premiere-picture-id105772527?s=2048x2048)
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/vanessa-viola-and-chad-fernandez-attend-sony-play-station-portable-picture-id591531154?s=2048x2048)
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/aug-2001-chad-fernandez-in-action-during-the-skateboard-park-for-the-picture-id601931?s=2048x2048)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: fulltechnicalskizzy on December 28, 2020, 06:23:13 PM
yeah chads awesome so?
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dae-su Oh on December 28, 2020, 06:28:14 PM
Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.

fuck you their drummer kicks ass
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 28, 2020, 06:34:27 PM
i remember chad fernandez from some MTV dating show and trying to fight billy rohan and failing
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Tommy G on December 28, 2020, 06:37:24 PM
I hate that Reynolds left Emerica.
I hate that Geoff isn’t on Flip

Same. Might be holding onto nostalgia but it all just feels wrong.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 28, 2020, 06:43:36 PM
mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard


Donger is the man.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DannyDee on December 28, 2020, 06:51:42 PM
^

fa was just dills attempt at a cash grab to capitalize on bape style fashion, all over print and stuff. i remember that everyone, especially on here, thought it was ridiculous. it got shitted on to no end. that was when, 2006 or 07. then it went under and after he quit alien he resurrected it as his board brand. i don't know if i read the same interview as you, jgonzales, but i read one in some german graffiti/street culture mag, so no skate publication. dill basically shat all over his own brand in that interview, i remember i found it super weird. it was basically like "yeah, i started to make these dumb ass clothes that i sell for ridiculous prices at supreme, haha. the aesthetic sucks, but people are stupid and love it anyway, haha."

name of the mag is stylefile, couldn't find the interview on the internet unfortunately or i would have provided a link. but this is how i remember him coming off like.
Skateboard brands are more about aesthetics and who you have riding for you. Just look at Girl. Who would think that a brand named Girl with a logo of a women's bathroom sign would work for a product that is primarily marketed towards adolescent males. Yet, it became one of the defining brands in skateboarding. Because they had Spike creating the aesthetic in the videos, plus a ton of the top riders in the world it worked.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 28, 2020, 07:16:13 PM
If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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Post by: cky enthusiast on December 28, 2020, 07:18:08 PM
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mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard

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Donger is the man.
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tbh one of my favorites. so simple and flowy. don’t care that he can do all of 5 tricks.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Trashcon on December 28, 2020, 09:08:29 PM
Any collab with Shake Junt. I find it completely unnecessary.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lisa96 on December 28, 2020, 09:28:24 PM
If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him

this is so fucking stupid. what are you actually comparing? jaws has shitty style on and off the board.. get the fuck out of here.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dirk_Diggler on December 28, 2020, 10:06:10 PM
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If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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this is so fucking stupid. what are you actually comparing? jaws has shitty style on and off the board.. get the fuck out of here.

Plus Dylan never would’ve been lame enough to jump down the Lyon 25 with pads on.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: skatingisntspecialstupid on December 29, 2020, 12:40:18 AM
If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him

If jaws skated like Dylan, with pop and speed and occasional switch tricks, he’d have a better career than he does now.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ziggy on December 29, 2020, 06:12:13 AM
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If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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this is so fucking stupid. what are you actually comparing? jaws has shitty style on and off the board.. get the fuck out of here.

it’s an unpopular opinion thread, genius
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on December 29, 2020, 07:36:34 AM
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mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard

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Donger is the man.
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tbh one of my favorites. so simple and flowy. don’t care that he can do all of 5 tricks.

He's one of my favourites too. Just clean, simple, and powerful. He's still got pop too.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: SLAPASONIC on December 29, 2020, 07:46:25 AM
Daryl Angel has been skating pretty good on insta lately (I don’t support him as a person)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: mj23 on December 29, 2020, 08:25:30 AM
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Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
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I went to school with two of those dorks from Deafheaven, me and my friends made fun of them so bad they got mad and got their asses kicked by the weakest dude in our group that band fucking sucks.
Deafheaven and the whole metalgaze thing is extremely lame. However if someone is into it when they’re young I feel they deserve a pass because it’s musically extremely similar to all the embarrassing screamo and post-rock I listened to when I was a teenager in the early 00s (just with more blast beats). Now if they don’t grow out of it by age 30 or so, that’s extremely cringe.

And regarding Metallica? First four records are sick af but if they’re too soft for some people, I can dig it. There were a lot of gnarlier bands doing more “extreme” thrash around the same time, give or take a few years, like Slayer, Possessed, Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Sadus, etc
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 29, 2020, 12:04:50 PM
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mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard

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Donger is the man.
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tbh one of my favorites. so simple and flowy. don’t care that he can do all of 5 tricks.
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He's one of my favourites too. Just clean, simple, and powerful. He's still got pop too.


https://vimeo.com/223122984
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Dwyck on December 29, 2020, 12:26:48 PM
If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him

BREAKING: Man discovers skateboard marketing. More at 11.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on December 29, 2020, 12:38:04 PM
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mid 90’s mike v was actually a good street skater and then for unknown reasons he decided to “stand strong” and make a living rolling around on the ground holding a skateboard

i love watching kien leu skateboard

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Donger is the man.
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tbh one of my favorites. so simple and flowy. don’t care that he can do all of 5 tricks.
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He's one of my favourites too. Just clean, simple, and powerful. He's still got pop too.
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https://vimeo.com/223122984
The tricks in those clips are still lookin’ crispy-fresh in 2020.
Much respect.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Welpok on December 29, 2020, 01:54:25 PM
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If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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BREAKING: Man discovers skateboard marketing. More at 11.
I was drinking soda and this made me laugh to the point it went out my nose. Marketing man, it's all about what image they can sell.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on December 29, 2020, 05:22:08 PM
Someone should skate to Weezer
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: CanadianBacon on December 29, 2020, 05:51:39 PM
Someone should skate to Weezer
Caswell Berry already did .
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: brucewillis on December 29, 2020, 05:56:24 PM
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Someone should skate to Weezer
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Caswell Berry already did .
Someone other than caswell berry should skate to weezer
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Jerrys Kid on December 29, 2020, 06:57:06 PM
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If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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this is so fucking stupid. what are you actually comparing? jaws has shitty style on and off the board.. get the fuck out of here.
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it’s an unpopular opinion thread, genius

But it's not unpopular to say someone's clothing and style affects how people perceive them. You could say the same about Chad Muska, Andrew Reynolds and Tom Penny. There might have been other skaters who came and went that could do all the tricks they could, but certain skaters have a unique silhouette that makes them special.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: cky enthusiast on December 29, 2020, 07:28:32 PM
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If Dylan Rieder looked like Jaws, nobody would have given a shit about him
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this is so fucking stupid. what are you actually comparing? jaws has shitty style on and off the board.. get the fuck out of here.
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it’s an unpopular opinion thread, genius
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But it's not unpopular to say someone's clothing and style affects how people perceive them. You could say the same about Chad Muska, Andrew Reynolds and Tom Penny. There might have been other skaters who came and went that could do all the tricks they could, but certain skaters have a unique silhouette that makes them special.

like andy anderson
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: clintendo on December 30, 2020, 02:36:26 AM
Kickflips are the new Heelflips
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on December 30, 2020, 05:25:15 AM
Medium cargo pants should make a comeback, no not Stephen Lawyer camos just khaki muted brown or green cargoes.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: ChrisSennsGirlfriend on January 01, 2021, 08:38:00 PM
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Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
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I went to school with two of those dorks from Deafheaven, me and my friends made fun of them so bad they got mad and got their asses kicked by the weakest dude in our group that band fucking sucks.

can't tell if parodizing pathetic peaked-in-high-school meathead dorks, or if actual pathetic peaked-in-high-school meathead dork
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: livin on a speyer on January 01, 2021, 09:17:29 PM
Kickflips look better than 360 flips.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: LordManHammer on January 01, 2021, 09:29:37 PM
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Deafheaven sucks, like Urban Outfitters if they had a metal label.
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Hey now Sunbather has a few good ones despite being kinda mainstream
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I went to school with two of those dorks from Deafheaven, me and my friends made fun of them so bad they got mad and got their asses kicked by the weakest dude in our group that band fucking sucks.
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can't tell if parodizing pathetic peaked-in-high-school meathead dorks, or if actual pathetic peaked-in-high-school meathead dork
Nawww it wasn’t all about being a meathead just we didn’t really get along with those dude’s, yeah I don’t like the band but if I saw the guys I’d be civil and apologize.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Sila on January 02, 2021, 03:12:17 AM
'Mystery boxes' are not fun.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: DJPhantasmagloria on January 07, 2021, 07:28:35 PM
Skating Culture is soft today.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Paul Cicero on January 07, 2021, 07:30:08 PM
I’ve never been able to understand how anyone could like watching TX skate. He has such a horrible jerky style.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: BieberStance on January 08, 2021, 01:47:35 PM
I’ve never been able to understand how anyone could like watching TX skate. He has such a horrible jerky style.

don´t watch jeron wilson parts then
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: heckler on January 08, 2021, 04:56:05 PM
I’ve never been able to understand how anyone could like watching TX skate. He has such a horrible jerky style.
Seconded, actually.
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Atiba Applebum on January 08, 2021, 09:00:09 PM
How are people posting in this thread in 2021?   Lock the thread (for time capsule purposes)
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: RichardBarkley on January 09, 2021, 04:54:22 AM
How are people posting in this thread in 2021?   Lock the thread (for time capsule purposes)

Make a new one then
Title: Re: 2020 unpopular opinion thread
Post by: Lou Strux on January 09, 2021, 01:46:39 PM
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How are people posting in this thread in 2021?   Lock the thread (for time capsule purposes)
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Make a new one then
You mean, like... THIS ol’ thang here?!?

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114763.msg3471602#msg3471602

Edit: I agree w/ Atiba. Thread should be “time capsuled.”