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First name: Tony Hawk
Last name: Pro Skater
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Johnson Adidas Skateboarder
Wrong. Last name: pro skater underground
1 or 2
Now that’s creative
@@aaronortega5375 the first is better
Imagine being one of those people who bullied Tony Hawk for being a skater...
Look who's laughing am I right?
Well well well, how the turntables...
Now they are alcoholic losers
they targeted skaters, skaters.
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.
Is Tony Hawk a nice guy?
Tony: It's a matter of opinion
Everyone else: It's pronounced 'yes', Tony
Thats correct
Yes
@Frosty XD Difficult to add flavor to legend.
haha :DDD
By that answer he confirmed it 😂
"hey i'm tony hawk pro skater"
*HE SAID IT!! HE SAID THE THING!!!*
HE IS NOT PRO SKATER, HE IS LEGEND
@Ham burber where banana
@@orangsantaidanasik
Yeah, cuz his video game series is called "Tony Hawk Legend".
@@orangsantaidanasik not yet. You need to be dead to be in the rank of legend
@@JameyMcQueen that sounds like a good game title if they are gonna make another game
This video should be called “Tony Hawk acting like he’s not a legend”
We tend to forget, that legends are just people. Often awesome people, yet still people (and that's good, obviously)
well he failed at acting to be not a legend his presence is legendary
I mean like this title applies to any video of Tony Hawk just talking.
He is ... but only to a few select people. To 99.99999% he's unknown
@@byteseq Unknown to 99.99999%?? That is absurd
I never skated a day in my life but this man has been a part of my childhood
Same here mate
Sameee
Same 😂
The Tony hawk video game right?
Same 😂
"I'm very good for my age."
Man we don't deserve him.
1st reply
Granted I’m not an expert on skateboarding but I’m pretty sure there are plenty of decent skateboarders in there 50s.
humble legend
@@michaelnally2841 yeah, and he's one of them
He’s the only 52 year old teenager and the only teenager badass and this proves it
"I was 13 when Kickflips were invented" oh snap!
What a fuckin statement lol. “Can I kick flip? I was there when they were invented, kid.”
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.
Man is too legendary.
then i learned them shortly thereafter
@@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
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
Tony Hawk is Aslan
My uncle snowboarded with a skateboard without wheels before it was invented
To be fair, some things were Tony Hawk himself who wrote it.
@@dy8244 🤦♂️
@@backslash_bks madlad
"can tony hawk still skate?" is like asking "can tony hawk still breathe?"
Ikr?!
The day Tony can’t skate anymore will be the day I finally go insane
@@CrasherX2000 his coffin will be able to do a 900 this man will never die
brain & muscle memory, he can never forget!
@@CrasherX2000 even when tony hawk dies, his ghost will still be skating.
I'm happy that Tony Hawk still exists.
Me too!
He will always live on in the skater nerds
I don't even like skating, I just like Tony Hawk.
We all are
@@PokecrafterChampion why not?
I love how he casually just goes "I've been snowboarding since the snowboard got invented"
And he's right, snowboarding was invented around 82,82,84
When he said "I've been snowboarding longer than you" he meant "you" as in your entire existence
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.
Lol, best comment play today
I was like "yeah ... you're right. I was born 2 years later" =D
If he has a pool in his house, I just can imagine it empty
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.
@@violentcrimes5550 Wow that's pretty cool thnx for the info
He has the money to have 2 pools. 1 for swimming. The other for skating. LOL!
@@JoeXTheXJuggalo1 I like the idea of him having two pools, one below ground for skating, one above ground for swimming lmao
@@jhalkoski or him having this huge expensive in ground pool for skating but has a $20 Walmart above ground pool for swimming. Hahahahaaaaaa!!!!!
Tony Hawk is such a cool name almost as cool as Larry the Lobster
Larry the lobster isn't cool
Or the frog wizard
@@asianboionthemic7124 how dare you insult Larry
@@asianboionthemic7124
He's cooler than you.
Living like larry
Wow, I don’t know why I permanently perceived him as a teenager.
his haircut, Vans and way he talks.
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.
The oldest teenager in the world.
@@pieceofpeace35His success is pretty cool. He is able to skate everyday and has multiple different things paying him like videogames. Def a huge success.
@@pieceofpeace35 skate community still holds him at the pinnacle ! Even if he wasn’t a street skater
This video feels like: Can Tony do... - Tony Hawk: Dude, I was there when it was invented.
he was there when rodney mullen invented it
@@Confield 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.
@@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.
@@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.
Eric Brown dude Rodney is the man
“I’m very good for my age” - says the most humble person ever
Him not noticing that he is still very good for any age. Lol
Like dude you’re tony hawk, you made the 900.
The Hawkmeister! A gentleman.
He should say "I'm a god for my age" and it would be much closer to the truth.
I mean, hes right. Hes still very good even at his age
Tony Hawk got a Hawk tattoo. This brings me peace.
obviously did you not see the skateboards in the background lol
It’s a falcon actually
🤣🤣
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.
Is Tony Hawk like the one "celebrity" who literally everyone loves who hasn't disappointed anyone or done any dirt?
Same goes with Keanu Reeves
Stephen Colbert?
Moch Ricky and terry crews
Tom hanks maybe?
He cheated on his wives, but that's about it.
"I'M NOT A BOOMER!"
-Tony Hawk
Abdullah S Hassan thanks
6:43
I'm happy that Tony Hawk still exists.
@@why-why. well then... ur sus
Hes a zoomer
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!
Google: Is Tony Hawk a nice guy?
Tony Hawk: *Stand in the chair to show his ankle tattoo*
Me: Yes, yes he is!
ye
Tony Hawk to skaters: Do a kickflip!
Skaters to Tony Hawk: Do a 900!
Me: Do a 900 Kickflip!
Demon Uchiha Me: Do 900 kickflips!!
@@tjsandor8235 lol
TJ Sandor me: do 900 kickflip 900 times
The man is 52 and still doing his thing, have to respect that.
Jesus Christ hes 52?!
I did not know that.
Well, it made him a millionaire and it's still making him millions
He looks very good and inshape for his age. But trust me, hes gonna skate until his death
The way he answered the “is tony hawk a nice guy” proves that he’s the nicest guy
There should have been a question saying:
“Are you actually Tony Hawk?”
Ahh your first time seeing him
@@cucussaldana1031 Tony Hawk has a persistent problem of people telling him he "looks like Tony Hawk," but don't believe he *is* Tony Hawk.
This guy is literally the most famous least famous person on earth.
Lol so true
😂😂😂
This makes no sense but at the same time makes perfect sense
most least famous least most famous
Actually no, Tony hawk is a true legend and will be always remembered. The most famous last famous person on earth is drake bell
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”
one of the best Twitter responses of all time lol
"I appreciate the hesitation" lmao
bro i was literally thinking about that the entire video
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’ 😂😂😂
@@anthonymacaluso5909 Lol by the way, that's a Drake meme.
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!!
I've always loved Rodney Mullen but I was today years old when I learned that he actually invented the kickflip
He invented a whole lot more than that, too haha
@@uziloogie7685 lol yeah I def know he invented a lot of insane land tricks but like even the iconic kickflip tho? That's like everyone's first flip trick. It just baffles, but doesn't surprise me that he invented that too
Well he invented the Ollie too which is absolutely insane
@@1BenDoverWilson yeah it blew my mind when I learnt he invented the fkn ollie
He invented the modern board and trucks too
“I’m Tony Hawk, a pro skater”
Well that was a redundant sentence
Mateo Deal He could introduce himself like that and it would be cool every time.
Well, that comment sure is original.
@@IcarusSuite umm, yes it is. I came up with that joke. what tf do you mean
@@mateodeal2427 stolen
"I'm Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1"
Tony Hawk is the true embodiment of "grow up, not old". I love him.
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?
It’s OK to be old
@@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.
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
Who tf is that?
@@bobmarley-gy5tj search FedEx guy on tiktok. Really nice dude.
@@Chrispy9393 I don't really like tik tok sry
@@bobmarley-gy5tj ok then y tf did u ask if u dunt like tiktok
@@Chrispy9393 cause u acting like we all know who some random dude on tik tok is
Can Tony Hawk breathe?
"Yes, I was there when they invented breathing"
has anyone ever heard anything negative about this guy? dont think so!
It is because there isn't anything bad to say about someone so also
He's cheated while married and with kids. That's pretty negative.
Mamo when?
@@nailsbyjazzy8613
He's been married 4 times. For a reason.
He cheats when married. Not ideal.
Tas Pappas
This guy still sounds like he’s 17
even tho he’s 3 times as old
A 17 year old who was around when the wheel was invented
He’s got the Cali surfer/skater accent bro
What did he sound like when he was 17?!
look up "tony hawk 1987 interview"
Bully: he skates what a loser
Tony hawk: becomes one of the most popular and richest skater in the world
Repost gang
Rare name alert?
@@trashpandagaming1442 you can have any name in youtube lol
Repost
The fact that Tony Hawk is so humble, is proof of how good he really is
"where has Tony Hawk been?"
*existential nightmare intensifies*
Tony: "I have to get 100,000 points on this level and collect the S.K.A.T.E. logos."
Random NPC: *"Why, Tony?"*
Tony hawks existential nightmare
@@milliefreg that sounds like it'd be a horror skating video gsme
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!
Probably the fans of Tony Hawks the comedian
Haters gonna hate. As simple as that...
@@sayfulbahri1528 That's Tony Hawks the compedian and bunch of his burner accounts hehehe :D
Remember he was picked on back then.
it's just some australian try to like it
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
The dedication to show us the falcon tattoo was unmatched
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
and you can hear him battling not crying when he talks about it - in my opinion - just for a very short moment.
Can you kick flip?
Yeah i was there when that was invented.
Can you snowboard?
I've been snowboarding since it was invented.
Can you do a 900?
Yeah i invented it.
If he were a boomer he could successfully make boomers cool again.
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😂
Do you like dinosaurs?
Yeah i was there when they were invented
@@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.
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.
Those who bullied tony hawk probably regret said bullying now
Some are probably alcoholic losers who abuse their wife and kids
@@rustyshackleford9452 I hope that its not the case and that they are great people today
The people that disliked this were expecting to see the comedian Tony Hawks
Who the flan is that?
An English comedian with a similar name he actually mentions him in the video
@@nelsonalmanzar25 Sorry, I know. I was trying to be funny and sardonic.
I have found my niche 🤣🤣
Imagine making fun of Tony Hawk for skating and then buying his video game.
I bet at least one of the guys who bullied him had to buy thps for his kids.
The people who made fun of Tony Hawk in high school, there kids must've loved the games lmao
@@battousai9795 all I see in my head is that tired wojack saying "Yes honey" when buying their kids thps
You win best comment.
@@golden-sun except the kid is a kid (however wojack people draw kids)
People: can Tony Hawk...
Tony: Yes! I'm probably not the best, but I can do it.
LEGEND
People: Can Tony Hawk...
Tony: Yes, I've done it since it was invented in ...
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
I wish Tony hawk was doing more public things, he seems like a really nice guy.
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
FierceJadeMakeup it was cool seeing him do X Games in the early 2000s
He has a foundation that donates huge amounts of money to get municipal skateparks built
Hands down my favorite celebrity. One of the few I actually like.
@@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
This guy is my teenhood. What a top bloke!
Hi andy
It’s amazing that he’s arguably the greatest pro skater ever and yet so humble!
So happy he felt compelled to lecture us on want a Baby Boomer is.
He may not literally be a boomer but lecturing people about their use of "boomer" is definitely boomer behaviour
Wonton saying "lecturing people about their use of "boomer" is definitely boomer behavior" is definitely zoomer behaviour
Well, in his defense, hes probably tired of retards on the internet using the term "Boomer" for everyone older than them.
@@br2716 can't say I blame him. Pretty much on the same boat as people overusing the term "Simping" for everything
@@br2716 or using Millenial for anyone under 30
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!
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!
You’re so lucky bro!!
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.
Tony Hawk getting triggered over the “boomer” question is totally me. Gen X FTW
boomer is a "mindset" lol, nah I do feel bad for Gen Xers who get thrown in with them
@@troy8420 isn’t Gen X called “Latch-keys”?
We are the forgotten generation. It's so bad we still haven't had a Gen X president, and we're still electing really old Boomers, even pre boomers😆.
@@30smsuperstrat hey isn’t Bernie part of the “silent generation”
He shows off his fingers being dislocated and he’s happy about it lol
The joy of doing what you want for a living. Enough to make anyone cry
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.
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.
@@localmusicians No, they're right. Tony gave away his skateboard with the trucks still on them.
@@TheParrott_ oh whoops lol my bad
@@localmusicians delete your comment, you came across as mad condescending
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.
Tony at school 'small, nerdy, bullied for being a skater'
Tony adult: 6'3 millionaire skate godfather for generations
" yes I am tony hawk, I either invented it or was there when it was invented. Living legend you're welcome. "
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.
mr. Stark
@@K_ingh16 ?
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
Arguably the most underrated athlete of all time.
Tony Hawk saying he can “kinda” skate is like Tom Brady saying he can “kinda” play football.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tony Hawk is at a weird level of Fame
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
Louis Subearth that’s actually really lucky I think
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
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
Yeah, Mythic.
“Is Tony Hawk a good skater?”
Why does that question exist 🤨🤚
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.
"Hi, I'm Tony Hawk, Pro Skater....2"
That would be his son thank you very much
when tony hawk says that he can "kinda" skate
street skate.
Just imagine being in a competition, really happy with what you pulled off and then they announce that Tony Hawk is taking part
He’s such a good humble dude, there should be more people like him
This dude looks a lot Tony Hawk
I think he’s his son
Yes, but too old.
Aha...
The real question people are asking is "Tony Hawk? Like the skater?"
That is him lmao
4:14 So basically he was a sk8r boi and they said cya l8r boi?
I just can't not appreciate a good Avril Lavigne reference.
I want to be disappointed but I'm low-key proud of this.
Well okay then
He has been an icon since I was in the 4th grade and I’m 41 years old. He’s just so cool.
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.
I like Tony Hawk he seems very chill I’d invite him to the carne asada
valeriawthmoment uh isn’t carne asada a steak burrito
@Ana Fuller yup
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!
First Name: Tony Hawk
Last Name: Pro Skater
Middle Name: Legendary
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.
Lol, imagine knowing you made fun of tony hawk for skateboarding.
卜仁宁 imagine
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
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"
The consistency with his answers in any interview or podcast he has been in proves he is a literal legend
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
What a humble guy. I'm not a skater but sht, he's really inspiring
He's so humble to be one of the greatest skaters of all time
I love that they actually send him the physical questions
Tony hawk is the only pro skater that's ever existed.
I hope tony will still remember for so many years. This guy is awesome!
He still gives me teenager/young adult vibes. It's weird to say because he's in his 50's, but he's still looking good!! haha
"Every once in a while I will jump into an event if there's a legends division....." Tony Hawk humble brag master 🌪
“If I think there’s something I can contribute” ok tony
This is the original Tony Hawk's pro skater? The graphics are much better than I remember and the gameplay is also different.
The graphics are horrable! He looks like he's 50.
Tony Hawk is so humble and down to earth
Tony,
You’re the best! Please never change, everyone loves you. Thank you for showing us your setup !!
52 years old teenager
Legitimately the best interview I've seen on here. He's engaging and charming and knowledgeable and also humble, truly a class act.