The Worst Skater Stereotypes

[@81casperflip]

I'm 36 and have been skating for 20 or so years on and off. I think the biggest stereotype is that skating is "immature" and i should grow up. But I'm not into hunting, fishing, golf or whatever boring stuff people my age are supposed to be into

[@Groovin_With_Brady]

IDC IF I'M YOUNGER, HELL YEAH BROTHER!

[@TheCardSnatcher]

Been skating since 83 till this day Im still skating.🙌🏽

[@Groovin_With_Brady]

@@TheCardSnatcher nice :)

[@powpow50cal24]

@@TheCardSnatcher sup OG

[@shrek-vt6cw]

That shits for real men. Honestly they shouldn’t say shit to you but as a grown man riding a fucking skateboard, who are you to judge the man who goes out in the wild and provides food for his family? Golf is whatever but if you think hunting and fishing is boring that just means you’ve always been a pansy

[@TrevorFenner]

Skating high while listening to music is the most amazing feeling, feels like you’re in a skate video.

[@elijahsvrbinge7166]

Fr fr 😂

[@alexlong9138]

I am a high school teacher and have been skating for over 16 years now. Still struggle to make people understand why I still do it. I think the biggest stereotype is the idea of “maturity” and “time wasting” which people can’t seem to comprehend. You are the man John! Keep killin ittttttt

[@darkstar-mq3mb]

I think there is this weird thing in our society where certain activities like skiing or golfing are looked at as more acceptable for adults to do than other hobbies like skateboarding and videogames for example which are looked down upon more. (However I think both are becoming way more accepted for adults to do than they used to be.) Also aside from being fun, skateboarding is a great way to get exercise, release stress, and socialize with other people. It's great for both your mental health and physical health with many benefits. So people saying it's a waste of time are probably either just judgy or think anything that does not bring monetary value is a waist of time which imo is a sad way to live life.

[@Kooaid-9]

The comment above you is literally the same thing crazy haha

[@camronha]

nobody says shit to 40 ur old black dudes that still play basketball but they are cpa's or shift managers at walmart.. it aint immature its fun edcersize that most fatty mericans wont engage in, id rather skate than netflix and chill (me being 35) myself

[@erikreber3695]

Why lift a heavy metal bar over and over when you can do a cool flippy schreeech that makes you look like some kind of wizard. Is how I explain it sometimes.

[@rekyyli91]

"If my mind wasn't a part of this body, so much more would get done" best quote 2023, most relatable words ever spoken :D

[@Rekallism]

@JohnHill It's great to see progression and fails in a video. I prefer to show the work I put in, it means that what we do isn't always clean and it takes consistency, dedication and bruises. Awesome work.

[@EddieSpaghetti555]

Landing with the security in the background makes the footage so much sicker bro.

[@Kethull]

The comment out of nowhere about smelling weed made me laugh out loud 😆

[@joedent3323]

That rent-a-police was a real jebb-end.

[@trevorfacer8705]

Impressed every time I watch one of these videos. Well done! It's also interesting to hear the thought process of, "let's try to get into the battle." No wonder the progression is endless with a mentally like that.

[@DLivingston]

11:17 this area has me feeling the water front NYC spots you used to skate. Its a good feeling.

[@masonmukai8584]

Biggest skater stereotype is the angry skater lol

[@camronha]

yeah, that dude throwin his board across the park bc he cant land that bluntslide down the hand rail when he ant even ollie the set, screamin rippin thier shirt in half

[@Anonymous_________]

Dave gravette 😂

[@anthonygreene2249]

I didnt know you could smell my smoke through the internet. Perfect timing on the video. Lol

[@KelmoMusic]

Def curious about your behind the scenes and also any exercises if you do find them. I find one of the main reasons I stopped skating is due to all the injuries but I love it and want to keep going too.

[@MultitaskingGuy]

3:25 I would call it appreciation of property

[@SkribbleNL]

I feel a lot of these could be applied to any group of people gathering. People seems to often get intimidated by a group of people that hang out somewhere regularly , which I understand but probably forms many of these biases against skaters.

[@maxdewaele9660]

it's that combined with the fact that skateboarding isn't productive in the sense of making money. There's this super prevalent idea that only things that make money or that are for a clearly defined purpose that everyone understands (such as dating) are worth doing and that everything else is a waste of time.

[@goodfractalspoker7179]

@@maxdewaele9660yes indeed that is utilitarianism and hedonism in a nutshell. 💯💯

[@jeramiedutcher6720]

The stereo type I think sticks is skaters damage property. Slides and grinds do damage. Security uses the excuse that they don't want to be responsible for injuries. The truth is they don't want you to mess up the property.

[@RobertSalazardarkparadise]

Bro you're good at skating

[@goat_horde]

John always looks stoned lol

[@sixtystixs]

John, thoughts on live streaming?

[@myalternatemeswordofthefor4928]

get a roman chair to make your back stronger and get a slightly stiffer bed . medium hard mattress is lit,

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

I think you can find a ledge and a trash bin combo throughout the city. You don't need to go to a security guard filled stadium

[@Mrleahey]

I miss the news anchor styling of these kinds of videos from you

[@johnlerrypamaong4952]

Good stuff!

[@Sc_g650]

If your serious about skating.. cant really do drugs like that. Honestly lol

[@JonnyBetz]

Lmao thumbnail 😂

[@beastamer1990s]

Correlation between weed and skating is this: try doing any other sport while high.

[@Potion_Seller1911]

I like how all skaters will admit we have a big population of stoners and addicts, but also explain we are not the ones. A big indicator we are not the druggies is that we are talking to you.

[@scottsilverman165]

Fire video

[@Mrfurballs]

I use to smoke blunts with the skater homies back in high school before skate sessions . I think its a southern Cali thing to do , I go to a few skate parks and theres always the smell of weed in the air . Plus other skaters smoke you out at skate parks if you ask lol .

[@AeonTon]

It's a long time since I last watched your videos but i saw a lot of south korea videos, do you live here?

[@himebaughchris4026]

Rob Zombie had a skatepark moved Away from near his house. 🤯

[@61936]

I don’t hate scooters I hate little kids who don’t pay attention at skateparks with a passion like please look before you go

[@joshuataft5541]

The older I get I realize alot of property damage ....idno its all good

[@mnwa_mnwa]

these stereotypes are definetly widely accepted even thought they're not wholly accurate. Take a stroll through a site like reddit, people don't like skateboarders.

[@SoraBora354]

Wait CHRISTOPHER HIETT FROM POWELL PERELTA

[@Dutch0wnage99]

If you have not heard of squarespace then you have not been following the kid John Hill. Now ima go and burn that spliff and just go skate alone so people leave me alone😂

[@Jus_tanuh]

wow 4 gate keepers disliked the video what a shame

[@banditthesiberian8156]

I skated because I liked making the impossible possible and usually the hardcore drug crowd were posers and couldn’t even skate and as far as weed goes who’s cares I guarantee more people smoke weed that can’t do kick flip as that can all garbage stereotypes

[@xjaredx11]

The world needs more empathy for sure

[@TommyMoSkate]

Two videos a week on this channel and two videos on my main channel

[@masterkush626main]

Hey guys. I’m 25 now. I’ve been skating for about 10 years now but never managed to learn to consistently Ollie. Some days I land a basic curb Ollie and other days my feet are like rubbing spaghetti into the grip tape. Any recommendations for a poser who only cruises to become an Ollie god?!?! After posting I realized it’s because I’m scared. John said something so basic and it clicked. Damn. I feel like a bussy poi now 😢

[@anthonybarrett610]

Practice Ollie’s up and down curbs when u master them every try ur ready for grinds a boxes and manuals but it all starts curb high

[@masterkush626main]

@@anthonybarrett610 thanks dude. Ima practice sometime over the weekend. Got a busy work schedule ahead gotta be well rested lol 😂

[@Qui-Dad-Jinn]

Love your content.

[@MultitaskingGuy]

3:58 shred master Keith did that to me once

[@SamyLachheb]

theres a gate keeper at my loc is a skater and hes awsome

[@joenuttah7886]

I am all of these

[@sebastiencyr2142]

Legend

[@universalfactfinder]

❤❤

[@Shellshockd85]

Weeds not a drug

[@jameshumphrey869]

I feel like the folks who dismiss skating as immature are the same ones who go home and after work just to watch some mediocre tv show on a streaming service, every night, until they die

[@zometthecomet]

😂 bro wtf are you doin here ??? How did you get here 😂

[@BLVCKSEA]

Biggest stereotypes of skaters that ive come across is that we re all stoners and are lazy.

[@breaks7o790]

im the stereotype, even tho im only 13. i am sadly part of the reason this stereotype is still around

[@JakeCrawford]

damn i left like 10 0f those ig things and none were featured :(

[@smurxxx0910]

John Hill you pothead. 😅

[@VhaidraSaga]

With it being so hot in Texas lately, watching you skate in sweaters and sweatshirts makes me sweat!😅

[@colin19273]

Forreeeaalll!!! Gotta channel my inner Nyjah and start skating short shorts😩💀

[@richskater]

Regarding the "we do illegal stuff and cops don't care" comment. I came to this video from a short about "lane splitting" on motorcycles. The person in the video was doing this in a state where it's illegal, and was told by a cop (I'm paraphrasing) "I don't care, just don't do it in front of me, cause you make me look like an idiot." Which is saying "Karens/Kens can't see me ignore your illegal actions." or in skater words, "I could care less that you hit that handrail, but the public expects me to bust you, so I have to, because it's technically against the law". All that is to say, cops would much rather you hit a handrail than a crack pipe, just don't do it right in front of them, cause then "expectations" get involved.

[@DrAutoflower]

All board sports have a higher level of cannabis smokers all around the world because it goes perfectly together. It's the vibe, if you can't tap into the vibe then just do you

[@chickenlemonade]

the skateboard hitting the ground perfectly in time with the music is chefs kiss

[@alexpause4729]

finally someone that also noticed it, its like that in pretty much every video, i absolutely love it

[@skatedad9794]

Yeah it's awesome. Having it sync up like that is therapeutic

[@colin19273]

The pop, catch, and landing were all perfectly synced🔥

[@CheezBrgrEddie]

I’ve been skating off and on since I was 4, mostly from 10-14 and some in my mid 20s and now I’m 30 and I’ve skated more in the past year than I have my whole life. I have 2 children and I’m an HVAC service technician in Southern California. I’ve never been any of these stereotypes. I go to the skatepark 2-3 times a week and I take my 3 year old to the skate park and she’s rad on the board and only gunna get better. Fuck these stereotypes. I feel like my neighbors judge me for skating outside too even though they can see my success right in front of their faces.

[@claytonlewis9242]

Bro you the one killing it right now with these uploads, keep it up and you inspire me daily

[@samvalento3970]

John, i have been watching your videos for probably 2-3 years now, i love you, and you might be the only person i know, who will land a switch heel and cleanly/smoothly roll a way, and say "aww that was terrible." i feel like you don't appreciate how good of a skater you really are. Even just being able to cleanly land the 180s none the less sw/nollie heel is so rare. I love you john and you make me wanna go out and skate. Pls keep these uploads coming!! :)

[@stephaniejean2426]

It's not skaters that are drug addicts... its people that are drug addicts. From the streets to the penthouse, drugs are everywhere.

[@scrublord95]

Imo skaters are probably more appreciative of public infrastructure. Seeing hours of entertainment and endless possibilities in the most basic things like, a broken sidewalk, a handrail, stairs, hill, drainage ditch, ect. I know I carry a broom and trashbag with me when im street skating like what if there's trash in the way, dirt rocks, broken glass, ect. It's not like the city is gonna go around and sweep some sidewalk or ditch ya know?

[@brenthickory4344]

Man all of those nollie tre's were so sick! Would love to see a behind the scenes of how you film.

[@FunkyTownKayyy]

i’m a stoner i’m poor im a rebel but i don’t think so personally

[@CooperMosesOfficial]

Dude you are insane ,a skating god good job John

[@ryanrowe1975]

Nice session

[@BigSirZebras]

3:55 I started skating in 89. I kinda felt like older guys did this as like a teaching thing without having to walk up to younger kids and start coaching them. Maybe things have changed. I also spent a summer with a bunch of kids that were better than me and improved a lot. Next summer I stayed with my mom and skated with a crew where I was the best and I learned basically nothing. I'd say the worse thing is when older/better skaters start mimicking your shitty skating.

[@litz13]

Isn't it kind of obvious that when a bunch of skaters are teens they're going to - by default - often be broke? That's kinda part of being a kid, after all

[@worldsworstartist]

It’s me, I’m the reason they say skaters are sexy, stoned, rebel that’s not very liquid right now. I admit it

[@Quay1586]

That’s what we do. Break the law Skating street spots😂

[@aydengianes2515]

Its allways frustrating to me to find skaters but they are all ways smokeing weed or doing drugs or they are mean and disrespectul and fake friends and i can never find skaters that never do that ahahahhahahahahahaha so i just skate by my self and im tired of it. And im more willing to skate with scooter kids that are good with there tricks tho. Im so tired of runing in to the bad skateing community's. And i never go to the skate park so its almost impossible for me to find a good skate crew.

[@baliorne]

Yo I'm just sayin, when I bring a joint to share with the park adults, I don't get too many "nah I'm good" replies

[@lumpyonion3941]

steeze on em

[@FeatSkateboards]

So so sick dude you rip

[@felixflexin777]

i like your vibe bro

[@derekromero2331]

Disrespectful of property- you didnt refute it you just reinforced it. Even your argument against it was the biggest strawman, you invented the worst case scenario in your head bro. What about just a regular companies property, or a small business... or what about the people that want their stairs and railings in their city/ town to just look nice. No problem with skating, but at the expense of other peoples property is just a dick move that many skaters shrug off

[@takicado]

L steroytypes

[@ALVARADOx805]

LMFAO me rolling a blunt rn 🤣 damn it

[@nathanmunoz7576]

I skate but I also listen to his videos because they’re very therapeutic to me

[@d_trick89]

OCD/perfectionist, uneducated, and lazy. Also, to those who believe that skaters are Satanic because they don’t believe in God, should understand that those two are not the same, Satanism is a religion, not believing in God is Atheism. Lastly, unfortunately I do agree with the destruction of property stereotype, because if you skate street more likely than not, you are damaging property, that’s why cities build skateparks… but it’s really fun to skate something that is not meant to be skated, that’s why some see skating as an art form. BTW John, your skating is amazing, I wish I could do half the things you can, but that’s ok, considering I have skated in 16 years until recently, I’m happy with where I am at.

[@liberatumplox625]

I think the new stereotype (somewhat earned) is being a karen. I remember when inline skating became a thing and all my skateboarder friends irrationally hated bladers for some reason. Now, skaters hate scooters, and they even try to police public parks that they somehow consider to be theirs. Over the years, skateboarders went from rebellious (slightly cringey) cool kids - that liked to say things like "skateboarding is not a crime" - to being cringey, dogmatic karens, who can't stand people that like things that they don't like. "Ugh, how dare you have fun on inline skates, that's not the thing I like." I used to skate a lot, but I've long since thrown my karen-plank away; "not skateboarding, is not a crime."

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

4:38 bruh... Don't act like using "gay" was not a common "insult" when you were a child 🤣🤣🤦...

[@PatrickDolan-qc5nq]

Que neen williams. You can only balance party and skate for so long, in the end gotta pick one. Do you wanna hit the bar and talk about how gnarly you were, or do you wanna take care of yourself and stay gnarly? I used to drink and sk8, drinking got boring. Drink and see something I wanted to skate but hey I had a drink guess it's just a cool thought. That corse of mind disgusted me. I don't want to drink n dream, I wanna live.

[@Fabz_Uno]

The stupid term of saying battle when trying to learn a trick. Grew up skating NYC early 90s / 2000 never once heard say anything about a battle. Sounds dumb

[@Redneck_Republic]

Dude! Clean nollie heel! I loved that! And i truly have been busting some serious heelflips as i can still not kickflip after over 20 years! Cheers bro! Love your vids!

[@StreetUrchin4Life]

All of these are so wrong except (being broke- perusing, or half smoke) Nowadays not too many are rebels.. especially in Texas, plenty of squares skate

[@andrewlaflamme1217]

At 6:56, do you pick the song to match the rhythm of skating or do you pick a gap to skate that will hopefully have that nice sound? I’ve noticed this in a few videos now and really appreciate when the editing of video and audio line up so smooth!

[@chrhadden]

we took great pride that we were different than the people that- were bland and all made sure they dressed exactly the same and went along with the flow and let people tell them how they feel and what is and isnt "cool" but that was in a narrow minded very small hick ass city called dover delaware. everyone pretty much knew everyone and most of us couldnt have afforded to be one of them if we wanted to. by the time i moved to the woodlands tx, i thought we were pretty few and sort of exclusive excrpt that there was more people like me at my school then people that were not. jusat because i was always into trouble didnt mean that we all were and my uniqueness kind of faded and i started findingf other things more important. then we had a kid and nothing else was important anymore except taking care of her and that meant "growing up". which wasnt all that bad just different

[@nick-wr1ih]

I got a friend who’s the biggest liar he said he did a kick flip once but he could barely fucking Ollie and one time I brought him to the skate park I told him to drop in because he was just riding around doing nothing and the first thing I learned on a skateboard was how to drop in and he refused to and said he could drop in at a different park. Just not this one which makes no sense.

[@polatiger4765]

5:07 WRONG! Judging is what keeps us alive! Also usecases SUCK, big time!

[@Lowkeyskate]

Skaters are everywhere I was in the marine corps skating and had homies in the corps who skated with me I know friends who went the cop route and still skate were everywhere

[@coldsandwich_skates]

i legit went to a skatepark and i smelled pot 💀 i saw the guy skateboarding with a cigarette in his mouth

[@thearianmandalorian]

im 37, been skating since 94 and started smoking weed around 97 and never did stop. I smoke jay like people smoke cigarettes ahaha. So yeah i guess im in the stoner lane ahahaha, but im good with that, cause im still the person with most energy at the spots and always the person who keeps skating when the others take a break. So not really a stoner tho, just a smoker that skates alot! And im still the same guy ive always been, and for real dont care how people see me or others. thats their malfunction not ours cause we love life and the fun we get by skating

[@zometthecomet]

32 and I quit cigarettes and alcohol and Just kept smoking weed 😅 been this way for 6 years now

[@goodfractalspoker7179]

@@zometthecometnice man just quit alcohol a couple weeks ago for good. It really is poison!

[@sirKonradical]

By the very nature of skateboarding we are " bad kids" the thing we do is inherently against the law

[@jokerzyo]

Skate culture is a stoner culture. Not everyone smokes but it very much a part of core skate culture.

[@RamManNo1]

I hold to the notion that skaters may be a bit masochistic. Am I the only one who thinks a good fall feels cathartic sometimes?

[@stephenyarrington1871]

I don’t hate scooters I hate children and especially their parents but 9/10 the kid is on a scooter

[@Lemonade35X]

imagine skating a ramp too big for you and getting a conduction "couldn't be me."

[@erikreber3695]

Most skaters wearing skinny jeans these days? I dont see anywhere close to jncos...

[@michaelmusselwhite9907]

Try Henderson tx skatepark few hours east of Dallas.