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[@hudsonbashary1040]

Tony hawk is basically the guy that says “Do not cite deep magic to me witch, I was there when it was written” towards almost everything

[@philiphartman2785]

Tony Hawk is Aslan

[@backslash_bks]

My uncle snowboarded with a skateboard without wheels before it was invented

[@CaiquePV]

To be fair, some things were Tony Hawk himself who wrote it.

[@non_brewed_condiment]

@@dy8244 🤦‍♂️

[@ember_falls]

@@backslash_bks madlad

[@varizza]

I never skated a day in my life but this man has been a part of my childhood

[@ferdyseptianto2106]

Same here mate

[@jbernaola1457]

Sameee

[@anlu7432]

Same 😂

[@MRLONG758]

The Tony hawk video game right?

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

Same 😂

[@sisigwithrice]

When he said "I've been snowboarding longer than you" he meant "you" as in your entire existence

[@satatay23]

Seriously, when he said 1982, I thought, I remember 1982, and I did not even KNOW what snow boarding was for about 10 more years.

[@wessmithp5560]

Lol, best comment play today

[@Shark5060]

I was like "yeah ... you're right. I was born 2 years later" =D

[@betaversion9654]

"hey i'm tony hawk pro skater" *HE SAID IT!! HE SAID THE THING!!!*

[@orangsantaidanasik]

HE IS NOT PRO SKATER, HE IS LEGEND

[@فازقنطارا]

@Ham burber where banana

[@JameyMcQueen]

@@orangsantaidanasik Yeah, cuz his video game series is called "Tony Hawk Legend".

[@lapizza7175]

@@orangsantaidanasik not yet. You need to be dead to be in the rank of legend

[@ItsCruzTube]

@@JameyMcQueen that sounds like a good game title if they are gonna make another game

[@aneru9396]

I'm happy that Tony Hawk still exists.

[@theantagonist801]

Me too!

[@rewrose2838]

He will always live on in the skater nerds

[@PokecrafterChampion]

I don't even like skating, I just like Tony Hawk.

[@SireGoose841]

We all are

[@SireGoose841]

@@PokecrafterChampion why not?

[@jovansingh5565]

“I’m very good for my age” - says the most humble person ever

[@geoffreygriffin3015]

Him not noticing that he is still very good for any age. Lol

[@dougthealligator]

Like dude you’re tony hawk, you made the 900.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

The Hawkmeister! A gentleman.

[@woolfyx]

He should say "I'm a god for my age" and it would be much closer to the truth.

[@lapizza7175]

I mean, hes right. Hes still very good even at his age

[@giowitthaus7062]

This video should be called “Tony Hawk acting like he’s not a legend”

[@wojciechsura]

We tend to forget, that legends are just people. Often awesome people, yet still people (and that's good, obviously)

[@EliteFreeman]

well he failed at acting to be not a legend his presence is legendary

[@zanpakutoman4225]

I mean like this title applies to any video of Tony Hawk just talking.

[@byteseq]

He is ... but only to a few select people. To 99.99999% he's unknown

[@67steinip]

@@byteseq Unknown to 99.99999%?? That is absurd

[@Zerbey]

The man is 52 and still doing his thing, have to respect that.

[@amichiganboiwhosereallazy1544]

Jesus Christ hes 52?!

[@theantagonist801]

I did not know that.

[@ShaferHart]

Well, it made him a millionaire and it's still making him millions

[@lapizza7175]

He looks very good and inshape for his age. But trust me, hes gonna skate until his death

[@kjkiefcakes1847]

"I'm very good for my age." Man we don't deserve him.

[@bryden3443]

1st reply

[@michaelnally2841]

Granted I’m not an expert on skateboarding but I’m pretty sure there are plenty of decent skateboarders in there 50s.

[@gabriel.campxs]

humble legend

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

@@michaelnally2841 yeah, and he's one of them

[@rissu8573]

He’s the only 52 year old teenager and the only teenager badass and this proves it

[@SirFlukealot]

Is Tony Hawk a nice guy? Tony: It's a matter of opinion Everyone else: It's pronounced 'yes', Tony

[@kewlboi7186]

Thats correct

[@pokuige436]

Yes

[@animorte9790]

@Frosty XD Difficult to add flavor to legend.

[@prity777]

haha :DDD

[@piiinkDeluxe]

By that answer he confirmed it 😂

[@gbrodie49]

Is Tony Hawk like the one "celebrity" who literally everyone loves who hasn't disappointed anyone or done any dirt?

[@novarise4078]

Same goes with Keanu Reeves

[@coltafanan]

Stephen Colbert?

[@916drewski]

Moch Ricky and terry crews

[@PixelJinxed707]

Tom hanks maybe?

[@LouisSubearth]

He cheated on his wives, but that's about it.

[@lowendfish]

Imagine being one of those people who bullied Tony Hawk for being a skater...

[@PrinceAkaiVtuber]

Look who's laughing am I right?

[@Bmxicano2]

Well well well, how the turntables...

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

Now they are alcoholic losers

[@-piras]

they targeted skaters, skaters.

[@this_is_patrick]

Dude became a millionaire and got his name on multiple games spanning multiple generations of computers and consoles. "Who's laughing now?" is an understatement lol.

[@WadeWilson72-47]

If he has a pool in his house, I just can imagine it empty

[@violentcrimes5550]

Santiago Caceres He has like a mini skatepark on the side of his house. In this other vid were he answered questions and he showed a mini skatepark.

[@WadeWilson72-47]

@@violentcrimes5550 Wow that's pretty cool thnx for the info

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

He has the money to have 2 pools. 1 for swimming. The other for skating. LOL!

[@jhalkoski]

@@JoeXTheXJuggalo1 I like the idea of him having two pools, one below ground for skating, one above ground for swimming lmao

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

@@jhalkoski or him having this huge expensive in ground pool for skating but has a $20 Walmart above ground pool for swimming. Hahahahaaaaaa!!!!!

[@toastom]

There's no reason to dislike Tony Hawk. He just does his thing. He's a father. He's a skater. Just living life and not shoving it in your face.

[@oliq5298]

I love how he casually just goes "I've been snowboarding since the snowboard got invented"

[@DiabloOutdoors]

And he's right, snowboarding was invented around 82,82,84

[@mannyrivera3652]

First name: Tony Hawk Last name: Pro Skater

[@Massck]

Tony Hawk Pro Skater Johnson Adidas Skateboarder

[@gabrielcesar96]

Wrong. Last name: pro skater underground

[@aaronortega5375]

1 or 2

[@44marek21]

Now that’s creative

[@gabrielcesar96]

@@aaronortega5375 the first is better

[@philipcooper8297]

This video feels like: Can Tony do... - Tony Hawk: Dude, I was there when it was invented.

[@VSaccount]

he was there when rodney mullen invented it

[@ericbrown1101]

@@VSaccount Rodney Mullen is a pioneer who does not get the credit he deserves. And his flatground skills are mindblowing. There are still many tricks that only he ever did.

[@kellypg]

@@CashCopMineZ he probably meant mainstream attention. Everybody who knows skateboarding knows Mullen is the godfather but most non skaters don't because he's introverted and doesn't do media stuff like hawk.

[@ejb7555]

@@CashCopMineZ Rodney gets a lot of credit in the skating community, and he deserves it, but he is not a household name like Tony is.

[@christophergross350]

Eric Brown dude Rodney is the man

[@abdul6teen]

"can tony hawk still skate?" is like asking "can tony hawk still breathe?"

[@connorcs22]

Ikr?!

[@CrasherX2000]

The day Tony can’t skate anymore will be the day I finally go insane

[@theofuller7377]

@@CrasherX2000 his coffin will be able to do a 900 this man will never die

[@bogdanalindaragiu1314]

brain & muscle memory, he can never forget!

[@josefwakeling7103]

tbf lots of people ask if he's alive aswell

[@Chan0art]

Tony Hawk is such a cool name almost as cool as Larry the Lobster

[@asianboionthemic7124]

Larry the lobster isn't cool

[@IdkIdk-kw5tk]

Or the frog wizard

[@moxie9695]

@@asianboionthemic7124 how dare you insult Larry

[@JameyMcQueen]

@@asianboionthemic7124 He's cooler than you.

[@thrillhouse_1239]

Living like larry

[@louismahon6834]

The fact that TONY HAWK got bullied for skating really makes me feel confident about myself. It doesn't matter whatever anyone else says, this dude got picked on for a hobby and now look at him!

[@Gothstana]

Tony Hawk is the true embodiment of "grow up, not old". I love him.

[@arturscircenis2820]

Shouldn't it be the other way? Grow old, but never lose your child's view on world and keep doing what you love without a worry?

[@Buttington_Headerson]

It’s OK to be old

[@technicaIIyspeaking]

​@@arturscircenis2820grow up isn't grow old grow up means mature grow old means die die means grow old grow means to get large grow larger your getting smaller get older you die grow old means you grow down therefore grow up, not old works.

[@extracelestial1027]

will never forget on twitter when someone said something like “i dont wanna have to kill tony hawk in the race war” and he basically said “its chill i understand”

[@SlicingDicingGamingENT]

one of the best Twitter responses of all time lol

[@Bradbradhehe]

"I appreciate the hesitation" lmao

[@umno9862]

bro i was literally thinking about that the entire video

[@anthonymacaluso5909]

nah it went like “me when i have to kill tony hawk in the race war” and it was a meme of a black dude crying with a gun aimed and tony hawk quoted it and was like ‘i appreciate the hesitation tho’ 😂😂😂

[@JoRgEChavez-to2xd]

@@anthonymacaluso5909 Lol by the way, that's a Drake meme.

[@jimmyispromo]

How can someone dislike this. If you click it, you know what to expect. And Tony is so down to earth. Thanks for your time!

[@sayfulbahri1528]

Probably the fans of Tony Hawks the comedian

[@wojciechsura]

Haters gonna hate. As simple as that...

[@isuckatthisgame]

@@sayfulbahri1528 That's Tony Hawks the compedian and bunch of his burner accounts hehehe :D

[@hakumist559]

Remember he was picked on back then.

[@hatakearashi5637]

it's just some australian try to like it

[@SantosOnFire]

"I was 13 when Kickflips were invented" oh snap!

[@chrisnesbitt_jr]

What a fuckin statement lol. “Can I kick flip? I was there when they were invented, kid.”

[@DaShirtBoy1]

I mean, to put things into perspective, Rodney Mullen is like 2 years older than Tony; so realistically, if Tony Hawk was 13 when it was invented, Rodney Mullen invented the kickflip when he (Rodney Mullen himself) was 15. That's the Bones Brigade for you. Every single one of them, legends in their own rights.

[@jahimuddin2306]

Man is too legendary.

[@quichrlyn]

then i learned them shortly thereafter

[@culturedsquid8442]

@@DaShirtBoy1 Yeah , but ... Rodney Mullen was born in 1966 and Tony Hawk was born in 1968 , the kickflip was invented in 1983 , so Tony's math was a bit off there , it's still impressive a 17 year old invented the kickflip , and apparently it took him only a day to land it . Which makes it even crazier because he had noone to tell him how to do it . he just figured it out and landed it in 1 day

[@Skippymcdingus]

The way he answered the “is tony hawk a nice guy” proves that he’s the nicest guy

[@Jazlindoll]

The fact that his brother giving him a skateboard is a part of history and they got to give it to the Smithsonian together ಥ_ಥ

[@becsuletferfi8217]

and you can hear him battling not crying when he talks about it - in my opinion - just for a very short moment.

[@simonwetterlund]

Tony Hawk to skaters: Do a kickflip! Skaters to Tony Hawk: Do a 900!

[@DemonZangetsu23]

Me: Do a 900 Kickflip!

[@tjsandor8235]

Demon Uchiha Me: Do 900 kickflips!!

[@HelloThere-os3ev]

@@tjsandor8235 lol

[@elwallantro7209]

TJ Sandor me: do 900 kickflip 900 times

[@Themix314]

All of the idiots that use to tease Tony Hawk when he was a teenager have to be banging their heads up against a wall today. This man is a Legend and an amazing person. Just to be able to call him a friend would be one of the best things EVER!

[@_extinqq_9923]

I love how he actually takes in the questions because some people just like say “yes” or “no” but he takes time to think about the question. It’s great! Tony is one of my idols!!

[@Chrispy9393]

Anyone see him on TikTok recently? Fedex guy had a kid that wanted him to give something to Tony, ended up actually getting in contact with him. Tony gave fedex dude and the kid boards. It was awesome. Tears were had

[@bobmarley-gy5tj]

Who tf is that?

[@Chrispy9393]

@@bobmarley-gy5tj search FedEx guy on tiktok. Really nice dude.

[@bobmarley-gy5tj]

@@Chrispy9393 I don't really like tik tok sry

[@Chrispy9393]

@@bobmarley-gy5tj ok then y tf did u ask if u dunt like tiktok

[@bobmarley-gy5tj]

@@Chrispy9393 cause u acting like we all know who some random dude on tik tok is

[@mats7492]

has anyone ever heard anything negative about this guy? dont think so!

[@riqueoak7256]

It is because there isn't anything bad to say about someone so also

[@Mamo878]

He's cheated while married and with kids. That's pretty negative.

[@nailsbyjazzy8613]

Mamo when?

[@Mamo878]

@@nailsbyjazzy8613 He's been married 4 times. For a reason. He cheats when married. Not ideal.

[@milliefreg]

Tas Pappas

[@mechanikjoe]

Met Tony Hawk recently and I can answer: YES, he is an extremely nice guy. Signed a board and a photo for me, then posed for a pic and had a little chat with me, all with a smile even though I'm sure he was exhausted. KEEP ON CRUSHIN IT HAWK MAN!

[@hmmallo_2477]

You’re so lucky bro!!

[@AGDinCA]

Through the course of my job, back in the early 2000s, I was in contact with Mr. Hawk somewhat often. I can truly say, I was never witness to any rudeness or egotism. He consistently seemed to be a genuinely nice family guy.

[@K_ingh16]

mr. Stark

[@mr.jamster8414]

@@K_ingh16 ?

[@kittikat4124]

This dude just casually mentioned his first skateboard is in the Smithsonian. I love this man, never skated but he was an icon in my childhood and pro skater was amazing

[@fernandovargasmejia740]

Tony Hawk got a Hawk tattoo. This brings me peace.

[@hino2728]

obviously did you not see the skateboards in the background lol

[@Leeummm83]

It’s a falcon actually

[@Chris-gh6ux]

🤣🤣

[@JadeyChi]

I wish Tony hawk was doing more public things, he seems like a really nice guy.

[@Vapor817]

it's probably because he's not more public that he's nice, the fame that comes with constant publicity can either aggravate someone to the breaking point or make them think they're gods

[@MrRedtaco11]

FierceJadeMakeup it was cool seeing him do X Games in the early 2000s

[@Theplanetyonx]

He has a foundation that donates huge amounts of money to get municipal skateparks built

[@ericbrown1101]

Hands down my favorite celebrity. One of the few I actually like.

[@Crush3333]

@@Vapor817 I was going to say the same. The public tends to be an unsavory bunch. Even fans can hate you. Not sure who could hate Mr. Hawk, but it's the public

[@mist8k]

This guy is my teenhood. What a top bloke!

[@mehnamefishy8146]

Hi andy

[@nelsonalmanzar25]

The people that disliked this were expecting to see the comedian Tony Hawks

[@thatspoonybard8013]

Who the flan is that?

[@nelsonalmanzar25]

An English comedian with a similar name he actually mentions him in the video

[@thatspoonybard8013]

@@nelsonalmanzar25 Sorry, I know. I was trying to be funny and sardonic.

[@Rikairiify]

I have found my niche 🤣🤣

[@doublemcspeedy1140]

This man is an icon to us kids who grew up in the 2000’s even if you didn’t skate you knew of Tony Hawk, great great times

[@Joel_Maverick]

The fact that Tony Hawk is so humble, is proof of how good he really is

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

The fact that he's more used to brand new trucks because he's constantly giving whole boards to charity is kinda crazy and very sweet at the same time.

[@localmusicians]

Since U and I are right next to each other I will forgive you for the typo but i think you meant tricks, Hopefully, you will see this and edit it before someone who is not so nice replies to it! Sorry ahead of time if it's because of me it happens.

[@TheParrott_]

@@localmusicians No, they're right. Tony gave away his skateboard with the trucks still on them.

[@localmusicians]

@@TheParrott_ oh whoops lol my bad

[@awesomeness7ful]

@@localmusicians delete your comment, you came across as mad condescending

[@ericbrown1101]

Ask any skater and they'll tell you how insane that is. Most skaters are neurotic about their boards and trucks being broken in and having just the right feel. Tony is always giving his away. He was doing that even back when he was competing regularly.

[@slowburner1]

Can you kick flip? Yeah i was there when that was invented. Can you snowboard? I've been snowboarding since it was invented.

[@RAMIR3Z0]

Can you do a 900? Yeah i invented it.

[@edpin00]

If he were a boomer he could successfully make boomers cool again.

[@hmmallo_2477]

Ricky Ramirez I mean he didn’t invent it he might’ve been the first one to do it but he technically didn’t invent it... okay you hate me now i get it😂

[@Terrtail]

Do you like dinosaurs? Yeah i was there when they were invented

[@Dislob]

@@hmmallo_2477 He said he invented the 720 tho. Go watch the video titled : ''21 Levels of Skateboarding with Tony Hawk: Easy to Complex'' skip to 12 minutes 27 seconds.

[@mateodeal2427]

“I’m Tony Hawk, a pro skater” Well that was a redundant sentence

[@MrRedtaco11]

Mateo Deal He could introduce himself like that and it would be cool every time.

[@IcarusSuite]

Well, that comment sure is original.

[@mateodeal2427]

@@IcarusSuite umm, yes it is. I came up with that joke. what tf do you mean

[@BreadVanVleet]

@@mateodeal2427 stolen

[@sauercrowder]

"I'm Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1"

[@e.w2857]

Wow, I don’t know why I permanently perceived him as a teenager.

[@immortalsatyr]

his haircut, Vans and way he talks.

[@pieceofpeace35]

Me. Too. Logically I knew he had to be much older, and yet I was still shocked that he wasn't a teen. It's because that was really the last time he was in the spotlight. I actually think it's really great that he had that time to step away and was able to build a life and a family. But I won't lie and say I haven't been curious about what he's been up to since haha.

[@jahimuddin2306]

The oldest teenager in the world.

[@nicksrandomness8116]

@@pieceofpeace35His success is pretty cool. He is able to skate everyday and has multiple different things paying him like videogames. Def a huge success.

[@brazyrist]

@@pieceofpeace35 skate community still holds him at the pinnacle ! Even if he wasn’t a street skater

[@SOMETIMENOISES]

It’s amazing that he’s arguably the greatest pro skater ever and yet so humble!

[@andya9899]

"where has Tony Hawk been?" *existential nightmare intensifies*

[@PyroSpartan1337]

Tony: "I have to get 100,000 points on this level and collect the S.K.A.T.E. logos." Random NPC: *"Why, Tony?"*

[@milliefreg]

Tony hawks existential nightmare

[@bnashee]

@@milliefreg that sounds like it'd be a horror skating video gsme

[@giovannisspicymeatball2921]

"I'M NOT A BOOMER!" -Tony Hawk

[@giovannisspicymeatball2921]

Abdullah S Hassan thanks

[@sangria-margarita]

6:43

[@entertainmentcon9032]

I'm happy that Tony Hawk still exists.

[@Daz_killer]

@@why-why. well then... ur sus

[@Randomaccount37839]

Hes a zoomer

[@sunsetsmusic3792]

He shows off his fingers being dislocated and he’s happy about it lol

[@JuanCastillo-yu8gv]

The joy of doing what you want for a living. Enough to make anyone cry

[@Dev-gz4zh]

The dedication to show us the falcon tattoo was unmatched

[@SupaSavage24]

Is Tony Hawk nice? He’s always seemed like genuinely the nicest guy. I’ve never seen him get even slightly rude to absolutely anyone.

[@Dantalliumsolarium]

I love tony hawk cuz he’s just a guy who loves what he does and wants other people to love it. No ego, just good vibes. 💛 hope him and his loved ones are all well

[@WinterCactusRed]

The most honest interview ever. Most celebrity's hide most of there personal info. He's just like nah got nothing to hide. So great. He actually went and got his bored! Love him!

[@daugbret]

Imagine making fun of Tony Hawk for skating and then buying his video game.

[@battousai9795]

I bet at least one of the guys who bullied him had to buy thps for his kids.

[@usmanqureshi8941]

The people who made fun of Tony Hawk in high school, there kids must've loved the games lmao

[@golden-sun]

@@battousai9795 all I see in my head is that tired wojack saying "Yes honey" when buying their kids thps

[@Mitsuraga]

You win best comment.

[@sorellana2154]

@@golden-sun except the kid is a kid (however wojack people draw kids)

[@Gojirilla]

It says a lot about a person when they are the most well known skateboarder in the world for over 20 years and are still humble about it. Pretty humble all around really.

[@absolutemystery372]

its nice to know that tony is still skating to this day. this man was a big part of my childhood and was a huge icon in the early 2000s. even in his 50s hes still living the dream. keeping going

[@Ryan-sj4of]

This guy still sounds like he’s 17

[@sha_0_rkie337]

even tho he’s 3 times as old

[@melonlord1414]

A 17 year old who was around when the wheel was invented

[@dxkp]

He’s got the Cali surfer/skater accent bro

[@nbryan0585]

What did he sound like when he was 17?!

[@mr.jamster8414]

look up "tony hawk 1987 interview"

[@dangeloromero3874]

" yes I am tony hawk, I either invented it or was there when it was invented. Living legend you're welcome. "

[@natashah3687]

Legitimately the best interview I've seen on here. He's engaging and charming and knowledgeable and also humble, truly a class act.

[@FearThePepper]

This has to be the best wired autocomplete interview! What a humble kind guy he is - makes him more of a legend in my opinion.

[@dandominare]

He seems amazingly genuine, like none of the answers had any of the usual pauses where you can tell whatever celeb is deciding what answer will sound good. He's just being honest.

[@valeriawthmoment]

I like Tony Hawk he seems very chill I’d invite him to the carne asada

[@trenthinshaw9689]

valeriawthmoment uh isn’t carne asada a steak burrito

[@Farmdafish]

@Ana Fuller yup

[@msdenise1234567]

I love that they actually send him the physical questions

[@coinfrog2566]

I can't believe he has Cooper's board up there The scratched up one on the right was given to a UPS driver to "give to tony hawk" by a little boy, the driver put up a social media post that went viral and tony got the board and made a video to Cooper, the little boy and now, a few weeks later tony has it up with his good boards This man is something else

[@Edzward]

Google: Is Tony Hawk a nice guy? Tony Hawk: *Stand in the chair to show his ankle tattoo* Me: Yes, yes he is!

[@Madeline64939]

ye

[@ac8274]

Arguably the most underrated athlete of all time.

[@jayyt2969]

This guy is literally the most famous least famous person on earth.

[@purplekero]

Lol so true

[@trollenz]

😂😂😂

[@koskism9181]

This makes no sense but at the same time makes perfect sense

[@jayhongfr]

most least famous least most famous

[@ShadowBeta]

Actually no, Tony hawk is a true legend and will be always remembered. The most famous last famous person on earth is drake bell

[@goARMY3591]

Love it when the featured guest goes into detail and provides back story to the questions. This was enjoyable

[@robertoomenesess]

I never thought that WIRED was going to do this in quarantine And hi Tony you were the one that inspired me to start skateboarding 🛹

[@Cspspack]

He has been an icon since I was in the 4th grade and I’m 41 years old. He’s just so cool.

[@lukest.jacques3103]

He’s such a good humble dude, there should be more people like him

[@sarahforeverandever6293]

"Every once in a while I will jump into an event if there's a legends division....." Tony Hawk humble brag master 🌪

[@Liv_shoe]

“If I think there’s something I can contribute” ok tony

[@waasar]

This is the original Tony Hawk's pro skater? The graphics are much better than I remember and the gameplay is also different.

[@EvAn-tm3yb]

The graphics are horrable! He looks like he's 50.

[@pablopablobar5855]

Tony Hawk is at a weird level of Fame

[@LouisSubearth]

He's famous, but because he's not in the public eye as often he can go out and about and not get harassed by paparazzis like other celebs would

[@hmmallo_2477]

Louis Subearth that’s actually really lucky I think

[@slowedhiphop9413]

Joosho i never scated in my life but i like this guy lmao, and recently i saw video when he asked skaters on the street to do a kickflip and most of them didn't recognized him

[@AnArchyRulzz]

Well the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games were universally praised and played by people who never skateboarded, so he has great name recognition. Basically he is at the level of fame where most people would say "Tony Hawk" if you asked them to name a skateboarder. To many people Tony Hawk basically IS skateboarding lol

[@letsgohambone4906]

Yeah, Mythic.

[@randam1005]

Just imagine being in a competition, really happy with what you pulled off and then they announce that Tony Hawk is taking part

[@Swiatlocien]

That video was the most informative of all the series. Almost no weird random questions, and pretty straightforward answers. Also, he does seem to be an extremely nice, laid back guy.

[@pk2508]

Tony Hawk saying he can “kinda” skate is like Tom Brady saying he can “kinda” play football.

[@shannonoreilly4695]

He’s talking about street skating though. He’s known for not being a very good street skater, so I think he’s cautious with saying he’s good at it because skaters and fans will flip on him. He’s known for vert and he’s very adamant on staying in his lane, which is commendable.

[@TheSquareOnes]

It's kind of like the old "the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know" thing. He's obviously a master level skateboarder, but as a result he also walks in the same circles as other master level skateboarders who specialize in other areas (like street skating, as that particular question was asking about). So to an average skateboarder he'd probably still come across as a demigod while skating out of his element, but he's going to be comparing himself to people who are on an even higher level at it.

[@shannonoreilly4695]

Cyan Light Exactly. When I see him street skate, I’ve seen enough street skating to see he’s a bit sloppy, but it still looks insane and skilled. Street skaters would disagree though and tony obviously respects it as a separate art form.

[@ericbrown1101]

It's always refreshing to hear someone famous admit that they're not the best at a particular aspect of the field they're famous for.

[@assface954]

Theres street skating , vert skating and freestyle skating. Tony is a vert skater he did a lil bit of street skating ( not so pretty form but hes ok) but hes most known for skating on ramps. Your comment kinda irk me you try to sound smart but come off as an ignorant idiot.

[@MeCooper]

4:14 So basically he was a sk8r boi and they said cya l8r boi?

[@murrmiaow]

I just can't not appreciate a good Avril Lavigne reference.

[@darkmaster6437]

I want to be disappointed but I'm low-key proud of this.

[@metalkingaboutstuff4240]

Well okay then

[@deepfriedewok]

I freaking love Tony Hawk. The most real "celeb" I swear. These were all genuine questions and he answers all of them genuinely too. What a role model.

[@jeremymoorer1611]

I always respected how he stayed true to himself and who he really was as a person. I'm not insinuating that all other skaters weren't true to themselves but Tony was "different"

[@GeneralMerc]

What a humble guy. I'm not a skater but sht, he's really inspiring

[@libertyjay5580]

Tony Hawk is aging goals.

[@indiepunkftw]

I was lucky enough to meet Tony at a skeevy dive bar in Detroit a few years back and he and his wife were some of the most lovely people I've ever met. I've been a huge fan since Pro Skater 3 so I was in absolute heaven.

[@Gamepro2112]

I didn’t realize he was also goofy footed like me, and him saying he’s not great at switch is great since I also suck at switch.

[@scottmarshall456]

OMG YOU'RE BASICALLY TONY HAWK

[@Gamepro2112]

scott marshall oh haha, that might be humorous if I was a skater... I’m a snowboarder though. Just makes me feel a little better about myself that a legend also has issues with something I have issues with

[@willwetherington]

Dude, I'm goofy footed and ride a longboard.

[@djmurgatroyd87]

He's not "Ambedestrious"

[@robbtaylor8]

Ride your style bro!

[@Desalt511voider]

The humility is so refreshing

[@luislugo2611]

The consistency with his answers in any interview or podcast he has been in proves he is a literal legend

[@rdeez5974]

Such a cool, laid back dude. Been a fan since THPS1

[@SarahElisabethJoyal]

That game had the best soundtrack. I used to watch my brother play just to appreciate the epic tunes

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Tony is a living skateboard, he is a legend

[@Nikkeloodeon]

That would explain a lot of things.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

You are a living comment section.

[@giorgiabelashvili8663]

52 years old teenager

[@hardy3089]

Born in 89 never skated but tony hawk was THE MAN in the 90’s glad to see him here doing good

[@0wO7]

There should have been a question saying: “Are you actually Tony Hawk?”

[@cucussaldana1031]

Ahh your first time seeing him

[@heathstaa]

@@cucussaldana1031 Tony Hawk has a persistent problem of people telling him he "looks like Tony Hawk," but don't believe he *is* Tony Hawk.

[@Thefutra2000]

I just want to know if he will sign my 19 year old birdhouse board ive had since i was 4.

[@Nollie_Fullcab]

Dm him, he honestly probably would

[@WinterCactusRed]

You know he will. I've seen him sign all kinds of things on his Instagram.

[@apollo1573]

Message him

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

He's so humble to be one of the greatest skaters of all time

[@卜仁宁]

Lol, imagine knowing you made fun of tony hawk for skateboarding.

[@coenengel5584]

卜仁宁 imagine

[@A.E.B.0]

So happy he felt compelled to lecture us on want a Baby Boomer is.

[@WontonTV]

He may not literally be a boomer but lecturing people about their use of "boomer" is definitely boomer behaviour

[@Jerrongamereview]

Wonton saying "lecturing people about their use of "boomer" is definitely boomer behavior" is definitely zoomer behaviour

[@br2716]

Well, in his defense, hes probably tired of retards on the internet using the term "Boomer" for everyone older than them.

[@FreshPrincex4]

@@br2716 can't say I blame him. Pretty much on the same boat as people overusing the term "Simping" for everything

[@adriantaylor84]

@@br2716 or using Millenial for anyone under 30

[@devinharbert6071]

I have Never Skateboarded But I’ve the Most Respect For Tony Hawk when it comes to Tony Hawk

[@BMWSRR-yd6do]

Hmmm, Tony Hawk....My Dad talks about how cool Hawk was when he was skating - 35 yrs ago.....

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Your dad is right. I'm 35 years old now and I remember him in the early 90s. Than when the video games came out there was another skyrocket of skateboarding popularity

[@KennReed]

and now you have 35 likes

[@wombatcube]

Third your dad's opinion. If you get a chance, play the games! They're really relaxing & fun!

[@ejb7555]

Actually back in 1985 Tony wasn't really considered cool among most skaters. He was considered to be kind of nerdy still at that time and I'm sure he would be the first to acknowledge that. Now don't get me wrong, he was the best skater at the time and was winning almost every contest. Christian Hosoi was the cool guy. 10 years later though Christian was in prison and Tony was on his way to becoming a millionaire. They were friends though. The whole Hawk vs. Hosoi rivalry was made up by the magazines at the time.

[@mr.jamster8414]

@@ejb7555 really? was hosoi in prison?

[@khybermcfarland6225]

Tony Hawk’s son went to my school and a lot of my friends are friends with him. He inspired me to start skating over the quarantine.

[@kwedl]

All those classic decks in background make me happy.

[@PlaceboEllie]

I'm excited cos I have that Lizzie Armanto one

[@Jeff-167]

I hope tony will still remember for so many years. This guy is awesome!

[@Jasonlimitless]

Tony at school 'small, nerdy, bullied for being a skater' Tony adult: 6'3 millionaire skate godfather for generations