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The worst people to skate with.

@delienjoyer

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its contrarian take on a common subculture's norms, challenging the perceived 'coolness' factor in skateboarding and advocating for safety and personal choice in gear.

Summary

The creator argues that people who comment on what others wear while skateboarding are the worst to skate with. They contrast this with sports like rugby where protective gear is accepted, suggesting that skateboarding culture unfairly shames those who wear helmets.

Structure

1Introduction: The worst people to skate with are judgmental.
2The problem: People comment on clothing/gear.
3Personal example: Wearing a helmet for safety during difficult tricks.
4Comparison: Rugby players wear scrum caps without judgment.
5Critique: Skateboarding culture unfairly shames helmet wearers.
6Conclusion: Focus on improving skills, not judging others' gear.

On-screen text

The worst people to skate with. IT'S THE PEOPLE THAT ARE ALWAYS COMMENTING ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE WEARING. SOMETIMES I WEAR ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M TRYING TRICKS I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH, OR I'M CHUCKING MYSELF DOWN SOME STAIRS. I GET HATE COMMENTS ALL THE TIME FOR IT. BE HONEST. I'M A. FIGHTER. I'VE BEEN KNOCKED OUT A COUPLE TIMES. I DON'T NEED MORE TBI. THIS ISN'T 1990. WE KNOW OUR BRAIN IS WHAT MAKES US US, AND PROTECTING IT IS IMPORTANT. WEARING A HELMET, WHO FUCKING CARES? RUGBY IS AS HARDCORE AS IT GETS, WEAR WHAT'S CALLED A SCRUM CAP AND NOBODY MAKES FUN OF THE PLAYERS WHO CHOOSE SCRUM CAP. WHY IN SKATEBOARDING, IT'S LIKE, DIFFERENT FOR SOME REASON. SO STOP G CHECKING EACH OTHER. THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH SKATEBOARDING. FOCUS ON JUST GETTING BETTER. THE PERSON THAT BEST SKATER IN THE WORLD WEARS SWEAT SHORTS. SO IT DOES YOU WEAR.