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Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« on: September 30, 2022, 06:07:55 AM »
You make 34k a year and some dipshits who watch the berrics might know your name?

What entitles you to be a complete scumbag?

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2022, 07:38:17 AM »
Depends what you mean by scumbag. I've met some dickhead skateboarders but never anywhere near as bad as soccer and rugby players who just play for some ok local team probably make barely minimum wage have been.

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2022, 07:49:20 AM »
Idk slamming in front of people all the time feels good for the ego

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2022, 07:50:27 AM »
Shocked to find out that professional athletes have large egos.
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2022, 08:11:18 AM »
cause you are used to being told you are shit and have been a dirtbag dreg of society your entire life, then one day mr rocco hands you a cheque for $5k, some coke and some boards and all of a sudden you are fucking superman
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2022, 08:14:11 AM »
because it is an "art form" and art brings out some of the most pretentious, insufferable people in existence
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2022, 08:27:01 AM »
Inflamed because they're weak egos. Male egos are very fragile

I'll chalk it up to the culture mostly made up of dude, and formed by (so many shallow ego) + (or multiplied by???)  the rapid volatility in the act of skateboarding. Land a trick, success. Miss a trick, failure.

The more I ponder it and arrive at possible reasons, the more I see how much I don't understand.

Idk there's prob some nuanced, comprehensive explanation but this ain't no Astute, Trauma-Informed Banter last time I checked

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2022, 08:39:33 AM »
Energy drink sponsors pay the top guys like a $100k a year.

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2022, 08:47:35 AM »
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2022, 09:22:10 AM »
pov: you get cool guyed for the first time

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2022, 11:07:46 AM »
Thats weird. When I skate my knee gets inflamed...

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2022, 11:12:47 AM »
suggesting an individuals yearly income should make them feel ashamed instead of prideful is pretty egotistical

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2022, 11:17:27 AM »
Who hurt you
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2022, 11:34:47 AM »
Because skateboarding is fucking cool and 12 year old's respect you more than their own fathers.
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2022, 11:59:28 AM »
Inflamed because they're weak egos. Male egos are very fragile

I'll chalk it up to the culture mostly made up of dude, and formed by (so many shallow ego) + (or multiplied by???)  the rapid volatility in the act of skateboarding. Land a trick, success. Miss a trick, failure.

The more I ponder it and arrive at possible reasons, the more I see how much I don't understand.

Idk there's prob some nuanced, comprehensive explanation but this ain't no Astute, Trauma-Informed Banter last time I checked
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2022, 12:59:03 PM »
Chances are that your assessment is based on digital or social media which is actually an ego machine….

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2022, 01:09:50 PM »
im a fan of skaters that absolutely hate themselves

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2022, 01:10:39 PM »
im a fan of skaters that absolutely hate themselves
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2022, 01:47:01 PM »
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Inflamed because they're weak egos. Male egos are very fragile

I'll chalk it up to the culture mostly made up of dude, and formed by (so many shallow ego) + (or multiplied by???)  the rapid volatility in the act of skateboarding. Land a trick, success. Miss a trick, failure.

The more I ponder it and arrive at possible reasons, the more I see how much I don't understand.

Idk there's prob some nuanced, comprehensive explanation but this ain't no Astute, Trauma-Informed Banter last time I checked
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2022, 02:07:09 PM »
not enough bad slamz

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2022, 02:32:04 PM »
im a fan of skaters that absolutely hate themselves

never knew i was somthin of a big deal round these parts

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2022, 07:36:55 PM »
The worst are the dudes who were just barely good enough to go AM. Even at the courts in Vancouver, which is this super diverse place, my least favorite dude is right on the edge of being good enough to be AM. Dude sucks.

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2022, 07:44:38 PM »
Point on the ego where the skateboarder touched you

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2022, 08:01:58 PM »
The worst are the dudes who were just barely good enough to go AM. Even at the courts in Vancouver, which is this super diverse place, my least favorite dude is right on the edge of being good enough to be AM. Dude sucks.

haha fuck now i am really curious as to who

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2022, 09:25:52 PM »
cause you are used to being told you are shit and have been a dirtbag dreg of society your entire life, then one day mr rocco hands you a cheque for $5k, some coke and some boards and all of a sudden you are fucking superman

ha damn this is spot on

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2022, 10:59:18 PM »
Because they live in a Skateboard bubble?
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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #26 on: September 30, 2022, 11:21:22 PM »
I don't think skater's egos are any more overinflated than any other activity in the world. People have massive egos over the silliest things - listening to obscure music, having a powerful computer, how much they can drink. But with skating there's a pretty clear line of ability and it's easy to see how one is more skilled than another skater which can be a huge boost. Skating also has a pretty solid history of glorifying "scumbag" behavior so even when people are being outright foul, there's an audience (or at least friend group) cheering it on. And maybe I've just been fortunate in my experiences, but I don't think skating itself gives people huge egos. Most are friendly enough. There's just a number of fools out there with huge egos that skate.
i love skateboarding all the time, but sometimes i wish i was one of those douchebags who hangs out with hot girls and parties every week

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #27 on: October 01, 2022, 12:34:43 AM »
Because they live in a Skateboard bubble?

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #28 on: October 01, 2022, 07:04:45 AM »
I don't think skater's egos are any more overinflated than any other activity in the world. People have massive egos over the silliest things - listening to obscure music, having a powerful computer, how much they can drink. But with skating there's a pretty clear line of ability and it's easy to see how one is more skilled than another skater which can be a huge boost. Skating also has a pretty solid history of glorifying "scumbag" behavior so even when people are being outright foul, there's an audience (or at least friend group) cheering it on. And maybe I've just been fortunate in my experiences, but I don't think skating itself gives people huge egos. Most are friendly enough. There's just a number of fools out there with huge egos that skate.

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Re: Why does the ego get so inflamed with skateboarding?
« Reply #29 on: October 01, 2022, 07:29:36 AM »
I thought I posted but I didn't.

I've never been loved in skating. I've rubbed elbows with mad industry kooks over the years.

Like 5 of the greatest pros in history.

They all didn't like me or was frightened if the chill with me they might catch gay or heroin perhaps crack.

It's not easy being the first sigma wolf in the history of east.

No one knows how to handle it at all.

I'm not better I'm just different. If you let down you guard I got your back.

Unless you be harming other skaters and passerbys.

I will defend the life of a security guard if you force my hand
Plz stop killing each other
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