 Turn the Page. Tuesday, May 31, 2005 Brian Bilicki from White Lake, MI has found another Lebowski cast member who looks like one of our riders. John Turturro meet Mike York. Mike York meet John Turturro. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Everybody's got to put in their two cents. After someone pointed out that Nate Jones looks like the Lebowski, Clarke and Joey Pepper (yes that Joey Pepper) felt he looked more like this guy, while some guy named Brent thought he was more like this guy. A lot of us missed the Skate-More premier while we were eating Pocky Sticks and Octopus in Japan, so Gav held a follow up screening at my place. First, like a good showman he warmed up the crowd. A packed house. And then, of course, the next day, Carroll had to have his own private screening, where he was distracted by his own cell phone. Good job DVS team. Daewon does it again. Someone is coming up on entry #666. Spooky shit. QUOTE: “You have no hair. That's fresh.” —Nick Diamond to Alex Olson “Did Avril write Kelly Clarkson's new song? That song rocks.” —Smyth Friday, May 27, 2005 I know that it's kind of hard to imagine that dungeon masters have siblings, but they do, they do. Ben Colen's sister takes the Family Survey:  (click image to enlarge) Nate Jones abides. This one sent by Andrew Shusterman. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. The always prolific Smyth comes with his last Japan gallery. This was the make. On Mark's first attempted he clipped the hood on the way up and on the way down, as well as waking up the driver sleeping inside. Raymond Photo. He just got back from a Fourstar trip so it's kind of a bummer that BA already switched to Earth and already pumped out an ad. Rickk and Paris. That's hot. QUOTE: “Waking up at 4am with a boner.” —Burnett on jetlag “Should I take a picture like that for My Space?..For all the chicks?” —Diamond Nick Thursday, May 26, 2005 (Torrance) Martin Convery disagrees, feeling that Ty is less Fat Bastard and more Lord of the Rings' Sean Bean. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. KC and Jojo were staying in our hotel in Tokyo. They may have had some backstage Bettys down in the lobby but they didn't get photos like these. QUOTE: “We killed it at Kosick's birthday last night.” —Staci G. Wednesday, May 25, 2005 (Japan) Ty might like calling people a little bastard, but only because he was once a fat bastard as demonstrated by Evan Collisson from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Today is Smyth's 29th birthday, as a present to him we'll run his gallery from Japan. Monday, May 23, 2005 (Japan) I knew Ty getting everyone into electronic music would have some adverse effects. So did loyal tapper Colette T. Add singing for the Scissor Sisters to Rickk's resume. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. The Gonz and Ron Chatman did a demo in Finland over a decade ago, and now you are watching it. Isn't the future great? On the drive back from Osaka to Tokyo we played 20 questions. Gonz stumped us with Birkenstocks, but Rickk guests Butt Beads in only five questions. As a self-proclaimed international gonzo journalist, Sam Smyth knows that any good gallery should involve the following; facial hair, hype-man, envy and VIP. Max brought Shoe Goo too! Friday, May 20, 2005 (Japan) Quoc Do points out the striking similarities between BA and Tom Green. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Japan Clip of the Day. BA gets tubular. Just a couple of goofs! Goof one. Goof two. Carroll brought Shoe Goo by the way. I'd be more lucid if I wasn't on an all octopus diet. QUOTE: “Jason Jessee called me a Socs.” —Mark Gonzales Wednesday, May 18, 2005 (Japan) Carroll knows a good skate coach needs some documentation to motivate the troops. Study the film, boys. Japan Clip of the Day. Koston gives the world's shortest manny pad some front shove love. If you're creeping up into the San Fran era check out Abeyta's show. QUOTE: “That was cold.” —Carroll after eating ice cream Tuesday, May 17, 2005 (Japan) Luke Norrad thinks Justin is less Timberlake and more Malcolm in the Middle. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. In between writing a daily journal for Thrasher, sliding handrails, and eating, Smyth has made some time to shoot this gallery. Japan Clip of the Day. We'll try and make this happen. And we'll try to have some skating in them. How lame can life get? QUOTE: “That's the closest I ever came to witnessing a murder.” —The Gonz about Harold Hunter slamming into a ramp at the Longest Ollie contest Friday, May 13, 2005 (Japan) After all, they're both named Justin. Does Eldridge lead a secret life? Case cracked by Scott Montgomery. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Because Spike was a no show here in Japan the TV show appearance was canceled. No if he can have that same effect on an in-store. Today Rickk Carroll, PJ Schaaf, Brian Ladd, Max Howard, Mike Anderson, and Eric Koston will be doing a radio show. With Carroll out with a hurt back his sternness as a skate coach has increased exponentially with the amount of Pocky sticks Rickk eats. Max made fun of me for having colorful boxers. QUOTE: “Worst dude ever. Total rain cloud. Gabe hates him.” —Max “Mic-E stabbed her with a pen knife because she was being lame.” —Max Thursday, May 12, 2005 (Japan) Toy Machine filmer, Kevin Barnett, points out the similarities between the 28th hottest guy in LA and that bitch from "Peanuts." That makes Alex Olson and Peppermint Patty our first submission of I know of a dudette who looks just like one of the dudes. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Smyth got a new camera for free, full scam. Here's his first photo gallery. For those who are in Japan... QUOTE: “Has anyone boardslide judo'd it?” —Morf Tuesday, May 10, 2005 (Japan) Rickk and his step dad, Michael A. Pascal, share the same favorite skater and same favorite company.  (click image to enlarge) Keith Eric Davidson knows one way to get back at a co-worker. Dowling, on the right, has bulked up since his beefcake days, on the left. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. We've been in Japan for only a few waking hours so not much to report besides that I have already won for buying the best Pocky Sticks. A blueberry and yogurt mix on a chocolate stick. Heavenly. More updates soon, I promise. And they might even be better than the one above. Maybe. Monday, May 9, 2005 Devine’s brother, Everen, had lunch with us today and watched the new Zero video. He also filled out his Family Survey: (click image to enlarge) Tom McClung knows when a British skater is trying to pass himself off as a member of Swedish pop sensation Abba. Benny Anderson, Paul Shier. Paul Shier, Benny Anderson. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Little known Paul Shier fact, he used to personally import vintage Puma’s to Carroll and Nick Diamond in the early ’90s. That means Shier had a direct hand in Carroll’s popularity as the fourth Beastie. Similarly, he surely put Nick on his path as the message boards' favorite shoe designer. Nick, you should put down having a friend import rare retro Puma’s in the early ’90s in your portfolio, that’s if there’s any room after the 32 pages of forum printouts. We’re on a plane to Japan. More later… QUOTE: “If I shit just once in a day that’s a good day.” —Rickk Friday, May 6, 2005 Jim Atherton cracked the code and made the correlation that Carroll and Pauly are brothas from different mothas. Send us your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo and the 20th anniversary of TG turning pro. But you just probably ordered an extra side of guac, requested the mariachi band to play "La Bamba" for the umpteenth time, and bought another round of Cuervo shots for you and your white friends. Ringer, we had another meeting with Spike, but this time he wasn't eating a Caesar salad through the whole thing. No, this time he was eating a pasta salad. We couldn't see it, but we could hear it over the phone. The entire Fourstar team is going to Japan on Monday for two weeks. If you see us out there make sure to stop us and tell Smyth and Carroll where they can get a decent turkey sandwich or bacon cheese burger because it will undoubtedly be a major source of friction up until that point. Our good friends at Skate Warehouse are having a contest for some BA endorsed product. QUOTE: “Sam, coach me on jury duty.” —Bird Thursday, May 5, 2005 DVS's own Jason Searcy comes through with an "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes." Smyth and Chunk, the inventor of the Truffle Shuffle, from The Goonies bare an uncanny resemblance and share a toothy smile. Raymond Photo. BA and the Phelper join forces and enjoy a brew and a slice. It's a little late for the Riffs for Royal Rudy contest, but this guy could of walked away with the gold, not a reference to the mandatory Gold's Gym shirt. Thanks Ivan. A classic from the vaults. Today Ty, Rickk, Smyth and me got packages with Skate Mental stickers in them. Since I grabbed them from the mailroom I could tell that my envelope was the lightest. Smyth's was pretty heavy. Now I know where I stand with the company. Smyth is like their Koston. QUOTE: “What does he think we are, fuckin' ass clowns? We're the goat lovers!” —Larson “Now kids are gonna start doing willy grinds. Take some responsibilities as a pro skater.” —Smyth “You know, I know the real Chunk?” —B. Mettee Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Jason Calloway's lovely lady, Rebekah Merrill is the latest to fill out one of these luscious Family Surveys: (click image to enlarge) Illadelphia's own Zeke Lim projects what Rickk will look like in 20 years, fat and tatted, with the latest in the never-ending saga that is "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes." Send your look a like's here. Today is Tony Fergusson's birthday. And if we took a jab at Koston for creeping up the hill, Ferg is damn near ancient. See you at the Cactus Club happy hour Tone. Street Scooch via Corpo Rickk's cellphone. Sam had to come $87.75 out of pocket yesterday to repair his snack machine/401k. So? MINI TOP 5 with Sam Smyth Top 5 things I would have rather spent the $87.75 I used to fix my vending machine on: 1. Three Giants hats. 2. One Saturday night at the Snake Pit. 3. Damn near two sessions at the Thai Massage. 4. One full week of happy hours at the Snake Pit. 5. One way ticket to Frisco. Carroll always thought it would be hot shit to make his Vans shoe with the same colors as the old Airwalk Enigmas. He was right. Now if someone would just bid on the damn things people around here might start taking Carroll's suggestions more seriously. Mike if they go for big bucks you can print out the eBay page and put it in your protfolio. Diamond Nick would. QUOTE: “I got a major corporate day.” —Rickk Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Evan from Owen Sound, Ontario did the detective work to reunite these brothers separated at birth. NBA player Mike Miller and Rick Howard demonstrate that a gnarly facial is all in the genes. They're gonna have a lot of catching up to do. Send in your "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" here. It could be another star or your Woods and Metals teacher, just send them in. Yesterday, Rickk climbed another rung on the ladder on his way to being nominated for Boss of the Year. I bet the NBA wouldn't let Mike Miller get away shit like this. That's Rickk's idea of testing out a new concave, seeing how it can launch a bottle rocket across the building and three inches above Larson's head. I think Rickk is conning Rudy and me into doing some manual labor at his house during our lunch our tomorrow. He sweetened up the deal by book ending the moving of furniture with the statements, "You wanna throw a jam in the band room" and "We'll eat tuna melts." QUOTE: “Did I email you that poem about farts?” —Rudy “Soft drugs? That's probably like soft porn. It's crazy but not too crazy.” —Eric Anthony Monday, May 2, 2005 As promised, the heaviest of the EMB heavies has blessed us with a Top 5. Ladies and germs we give you James Kelch. Mr. Koston celebrated his birthday this last Friday. Without giving away too much, after all it is taboo to giveaway a young boarder's age after 25, let's just say that Frost would be 40 in skate years. Raymond plays Dr. Frankenstein with Biebel and Paul and comes up with B-Rod. Greg E. from Jersey discovers a striking resemblance between famous ear-lopper, Van Gogh, and our own, MJ. Without a doubt Marc has been has occupied that same mind frame Ol' Vincent was in when he decided have two ears was played out. Too bad this column doesn't get updated on the weekends because I was really funny yesterday. QUOTE: “You gotta be creative about your retirement in the skate industry. That snack machine is Smyth's 401k plan.” —Burnett See past Randoms |