Abnormal Communication: Episode 1

Hello there. Welcome to episode one of this videographic journey into the mind of our Godfather, Mr. Mark Gonzales. He’s brought some friends along too. Enjoy the show. More to come soon...
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[@victorpandolfi4147]

"i dont have time to be negative towards people"

[@MrJackandEmily]

So simple.

[@bigspilv]

*Patrick O'Dell

[@7DiamondMantis]

Literally was just about to post the same thing!!xD Solid Quote ^___^

[@Peterkatiem23]

That's great but it kinda leaves room from people to say, "If you had the time then you'd be negative toward people?"

[@7DiamondMantis]

@@Peterkatiem23 "from people" aaas in you~~?xD

[@juggern8]

Skateboarding is a spectrum. On one end you have "Artistic Expression" and on the other end you have "Athletic Performance". Pros that call their skateparks "training facilities" and are accused of being robotic skew toward the Athletic side of the spectrum. Pros that ooze a unique style, perform unconventional tricks at unconventional locations/obstacles, and incorporate novel fashion or music into their skating skew to the Artistic side. Some stay on one end, most of us fluctuate somewhere in the middle. Athletic, artistic, young, old, male, female... there is room for everybody in skateboarding.

[@Jw-un8oh]

No there's only room for me

[@carlosespinosa1560]

There’s also room for you to stfu

[@theharvardyard2356]

Then you got people hating on both sides too. Lots of people hate on Nyjah and them but I hear even more hating on Richie Jackson or Abe Dubin. Super wack either way.

[@lucvela1095]

Screw the athletic aspect lol all about style. No one even watches comps anymore

[@blessyy]

so true

[@TommyWrenn]

It’s like listening to Mark Gonzalez for five minutes instantly restores my faith in humanity.

[@mostchilldude]

"i do the tricks not you" such a legendary quote

[@maxdaniels4326]

Isn't that from krooked chronicals ?

[@muskabeefs46]

@@maxdaniels4326 Real to Reel

[@yeaitsmemikec.2018]

I won a board from krooked on facebook for putting the best quote in a picture they put up LOL....I put that gonz quote

[@yeaitsmemikec.2018]

I won that rocket ship deck too for the best photo shop image using the rocket board... I put the shmoo guy on the whitehouse and the rocket board crashed into the front yard LOL

[@BK-tp3sg]

I say that all the time

[@RJ-fi9zo]

It’s crazy how he’s still so inspiring in his 50s.

[@skateboarderlucc]

...and still shredding!!

[@teasom6968]

the older you get the more information you have to give, mark will always have something good to say

[@lordshitshorts8510]

I was gonna write the same thing.

[@barkeep11]

Life-goals!!

[@teatrulemonhead]

He’ll be inspiring for eternity

[@SquirrelASMR]

Makes me want to get off the heroin and back on the board. I'm too weak right now. 😭

[@theramplocal]

Nora is so sick, such a flowy style

[@tylersmith9868]

😅 No

[@theramplocal]

Tyler Smith yes

[@lordshitshorts8510]

Yeah, she's the shit

[@OfurNayr]

heck ya

[@nnoffuture]

Yea .. her tail stalls are real flowy

[@mpbassmusic4565]

"I don't have time to be negative towards people." That's exactly how I feel, man. Do what you want and afford me the courtesy of doing the same for myself. Great edit. You rule Gonz!

[@HipHopBeatSource]

"I don't have time to be negative towards people"... Bless you Mark.

[@schland9]

HipHopBeatSource you do know it wasn’t mark saying that?

[@roberteasterly419]

Mark is once in a lifetime person ,legend and inspiration to skateboarding till the End Of Time🙏🔥💚🍻👊💪

[@nalveyna]

My eyes just about teared up when Gonz was talking in the end...hes right.

[@wizdqvm3z]

This isn't a skateboarding video, it's a life lesson. Mark Gonzales, you're truly one beautiful human being.

[@SteezyBreadsticks]

I hope his mentality can reach a large chunk of skaters and remind them that we do this for fun. To be expressive and creative, to show our unique aspects and styles. Yeah, you can make it about competition, but that almost damages the core of what skating is. Thanks for the vibe check on skating, Mark.

[@srarcade]

I really dig the soundtrack, Billy Idol goes along well.

[@vilmfilm]

srarcade yeah when I heard that first intro and what was going on it was just perfect

[@antonioda3744]

i like how mark gonzales pushes everyone else around him to the limit of just goofing around

[@lvparm]

Stoked that this is Ep 1, which means we can expect more of this

[@gettinnapkins]

Should not have watched this while there is snow outside...

[@victorr_o4]

I was able to say Hi to Nora at poods in SD she told me she liked my shirt :)

[@tyleruskating9874]

What shirt were you wearing?

[@blackychan2070]

Was you wearing a courage the cowardly dog Tshirt by any chance?

[@m4ugs950]

I see the Gonz, I click

[@YoungJeezus1]

Augustin Muresan Good Man

[@princebanini]

Me too

[@schwinnbike18]

Oh yeah.

[@jordanmarino7831]

I could listen to Mark Gonzales talk for hours. Such purity and genuine admiration for life, people, art, and skateboarding.

[@princebanini]

Gotta love Gonz. Always an inspiration. Love what he said about if you're having fun and someone is not ok then they are the one that's not alright

[@gonzo13ist]

Mark is a true artist. He sees things differently than most!

[@richardgiudice7528]

The world needs more people like "The Gonz" so down to earth and inspirational...

[@VictorHugo-wr3ir]

this video explains what the real skateboard looks like!! Much love ♥️♥️

[@adamturrisivideo]

The "No time for negativity" and Olympic talk were words of magic. This is so much Gonz footy for one sitting and it was awesome and inspirational. You can never have enough Gonz footy.

[@sinfultugboat6051]

Billy idol eyes without a face classic song

[@deathwishskater1000]

Thank you Mark Gonz for reminding why I skateboard, I hope there is more of these!!!!!!!

[@henrystevens4297]

Mark and Nora are what skateboarding is. They are both artists their art is inspired by skateboarding and their skateboarding is inspired by art. I love their personalities too they are both goofy fun people. They skate because its all about having fun. Gonz doesn’t give a crap about Poser stuff and trends. I love them and am so glad they did a fun video together

[@suburbansymbolism9382]

I'm 30 seconds in. I just wanna say, Yes!

[@parlewufrance]

Words of Gonz at the end of the video are great! Skateboarding is 100% fun

[@mynameisnobody8479]

No more Nora footage!!.. I’m falling in love.

[@donjupp5431]

I never thought of listening to Billy Idol and watching a Thrasher Vid...i like it

[@Joellikestobox]

Mark Gonzales is one of my most favorite skaters because he has never tried to be anyone besides himself or do anything that wasn't fun

[@MrSJSweet]

I’ve watched so many skate videos in my life but this short video said so much to me. When I skate with my wife and kids or with my friends, I am living that moment and having so much fun. Skateboarding is so beautiful.

[@julienborello9815]

Mark Gonzalez the eternal grom! A true gift to skateboarding.

[@nalveyna]

The Gonz at 1:44 extended. Whoo Yess! Thanks for this Mark the whole skateboarding world needs this

[@andregonzales04]

We're so lucky to still have Gonz. It's 2020 and I get to still see new footage of such a dope legend.

[@johnjess4111]

Mark Gonzales, one of the many greats in skateboarding! Enjoy his skateboarding style 🛹 This morning I went to this kinda hidden spot that is fun for grinds and boar slides and then went to the skatepark, skated I while longer. I appreciate skateboarding because it makes me feel free, time stands still.

[@francisabelarde9580]

the look on heitors face when mark got his board stuck at 4:20 was pure joy

[@jasonlongo6823]

Seeing Nora hitting the streets is sick

[@andrescastro1408]

THRASHER siempre siendo lo mejor de lo mejor.

[@marcelotaborda9772]

Don't forget Transworld

[@tonythalocc5325]

Callate

[@nothing_happening_here]

3:35 A pivotal moment in skateboarding's history.

[@robertcantrell7132]

GONZ = GOAT OG ST SKATER THANK YOU FOR MY MEMORIES IN THE 80s and 90s

[@AtilioEscobar]

I wonder if that scooter kid realizes the how lucky he was to do doubles with Mark. Or if he even knows how legendary Gonz is..

[@yessir-lk6kf]

He knows

[@kasumcanaganacanagana9414]

Man i know that well and i'm that kid😊

[@xpalstales]

He skateboards too he’s literally a sponsored scooter riders with like 10k followers

[@B27384]

Kasumcanagana canagana your clearly not garret

[@dom6736]

Kasumcanagana canagana wow so your garrett? such a fan

[@Simenkjrstad]

Amazing video Torsten Frank! Loved this little peak in to the mind and moments. Ty

[@josephedwards4325]

So sick. Never waivers in his devotion, not just to skateboarding, but to original, freestyle skateboarding.

[@NateB1976]

Mark, the world is a better place with you in it. Thanks :)

[@yellowmagicdog3350]

best video of the century! We need a new full 2 hour film of Gonz. Everything skateboarding begins and ends with Mark Gonzales.

[@thejoe_snotbombsskateboarding]

This was Amazing!!!

[@StormyT33]

Goosebumps every time!!

[@partisanart]

EPIC - soooo good to see Mark skateboarding, cruisin around, havin fun, beeing creativ - such an inspiration!!!! thanks for that piece - hungry for more!!!!!

[@clearlyfaded3749]

this was amazing we need more of this please!!!!!

[@derekperc]

Excellent video. Watched 2 days in a row and plan to watch again. That doesn’t happen often these days.

[@larryjimbob]

The Gonz and Billy Idol in the same video??......I'm in late 80's heaven!! 😊❤ The Gonz and Natas were my hero's growing up skating 🙏

[@Nyishar]

I really loved this.

[@scout_finch]

Absolutely loved the vibe of this video. More please! Going to skate now...

[@dneck]

more of these please!! love Mark

[@KissaKolme]

Hells yeah this is so good!!!!! The message is spot on, it is all about having fun and enjoying yourself with this wooden toy and coming up with what ever makes you happy and excited!

[@c3kile]

Ok let me say, its so weird seeing this film while living in MHD, and reconizing all the spots. Like such a weird deja vu knowing ive walked down some of those streets 100s of times

[@kendallwinzy8768]

I can listen to this man all day

[@skateboardsecret7597]

Thank you Mark Gonzalez needed to this.

[@truhhhhhhhokIII3]

Always been down for weird tricks, so glad people still cherish the fun that skateboarding is vs making it only some contest

[@tommyl6225]

Anytime i slightly get bored of skateboarding Gonz comes and restores my love for it..

[@jeremiahmcelrath2783]

One of the greatest to ever do it!💯

[@Jeremyramone]

Currently riding the ronnie Sandoval deck, such a brilliant shape and concave, thanks kindly krooked, your boards are c'est magnifique

[@goutOX]

adidas were smart to embrace Mark, he is skateboarding, and this team looks like a great fit to have him be a part of....respect

[@leapboards]

Thank you for putting this out there!

[@brittanyflynn2193]

I love this so much.... the crew, the clips, different side of skateboarding than usually on Thrasher. I love the gnarly shit but sometimes it's about expression, art and individuality.

[@ripcitymatt2967]

that was amazing. cant wait for #2.

[@richduperbash2966]

My skate buddies and I were all inspired by young Gonz in the 80"s. So sick to see him still shredding decades later 👀. Skating for life 🤙

[@jameslange2630]

This is my favourite video ever

[@eddymunnyz7315]

Eyes without a faaace!!! GONZ!!! A TRUE ARTIST!!! 😀👍

[@tazmon122]

it's always so crazy to see MA get skated by high-key people in the culture, just cuz NY is a couple hours south. even some of the street footage is stuff i've seen 16-18yr old locals just getting really into skating trying to hit. little 2 stair flips and shit. hitting Charlestown, Lynch park, Chinatown gate, and AQ...but no Orchard birds nest footie. nuts. thanks Gonz and Thrasher and all the other people in this. showing that the suburban locals can commit just as much positivity to their nothing spots, and still be there just to have fun. you ain't gotta be the next Naijah to skate.

[@Bakezor36]

So good, can't wait for more of these. It's all about having fun! :)

[@cmogs75]

Loved this video really looking forward to part two 🤙👌💯❤️

[@happyinlifeee]

About time, gotta teach this gen who the legend is and why

[@nnoffuture]

Pretty sure he’s in the video games ..

[@ObiMusicStudio]

So wise. Full of energy.

[@nosmanual]

Lovely piece!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Respect on every level! Gonz is the godfather! Preaching tolerance, and not giving a shit at the same time! An inspiration to us all!

[@laurentderycke5694]

Little big gem this. Love

[@jarrydturner5850]

Mark will always be a legend! Such a positive role model for what it is to be a skater.

[@xExile7]

This was awesome more of this pls

[@DanielChis]

The start of an awesome series

[@bargerkenneth]

Wow that really made my day! Mark is riiiiiipping!!!! I mean, everybody was, but I've been dying to see some new Mark footy!

[@dantemagana1076]

Loved this sreies!!!

[@t.f.m1686]

The moment is Good. old is gold

[@rootsmanRI]

Long live the legend Mark Gonzales!🤘👊👍

[@connerammons7651]

can't wait for the next one

[@paulinusrubinus9881]

Please keep this series going, please!!!!!!

[@DudeAteMyHomework]

This is fantastic

[@sdhaskell]

I love this.

[@majinxtrunks6236]

This is so great like ohh myy

[@JordanRichterOnline]

Great work guys!

[@krookiemonster2673]

That fs flip to Casper thing was so sick!

[@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

one of the best thing about this is the fact that i didn’t see a single tre flip

[@bendobass8268]

I’d take that over redundant wack ass wallies

[@bryanhawkins9418]

I love wallies!

[@kcuf1085]

tre flips are only done a lot because they're cool! it is nice to see a variety of different tricks but there's no point in hating on a specific one man

[@ratscavage]

Wow this was incredible. Please make more.

[@gamingnz2591]

So so dope. Never quit gonz

[@spliif4325]

This is perfect rec's and moments ^-^

[@D_Moore]

Thanks Mark, my dad wasnt ever around and your words of wisdom soothe a real sore spot on my heart, man. :*}

[@nothingbutnetxx6806]

i just loved this! top to bottom, 4Real

[@xx-jz7ut]

That is most velga video !!! Love it