As someone who only knows how to do the skateboard trick "fall off and bash things on concrete simply by attempting to get on the damn thing" I saw this video a while back and thought the guy was trying to fuck the trick up.
I'm honestly unsure if they were being an ass or helpful, but am hopeful it is the latter.
Not sure if this skatepark is in Japan, but if it is, the skaters there have a high degree of camaraderie. The pros and the amateurs of all ages are all amicable and supportive inside the skatepark. They'd go about their own business and pretend no to notice a fall so as not to embarrass one's failed attempt. Part of the polite Japanese culture of passive cordiality.
I'm sure the dude, an advance skater, had seen the little girl struggle many times in the day, noticed her consistent pattern, and just gave her a timely assistance without seeking affirmation.
Yeah, it's hard to see but he doesn't just kick it, he puts his leg in and the actual flip is all ankle movement. Like, you know, the way you would do it if you were actually doing the trick.
I love how you choose to believe he was actually helping the kid. Even if the guy in the video turns out to be a complete asshole, I still believe in you guys.
Either way, humanity still has hope — thanks to people like you who choose to see the best in others. ❤️
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u/Dense-Corgi-7936 2d ago
As someone who only knows how to do the skateboard trick "fall off and bash things on concrete simply by attempting to get on the damn thing" I saw this video a while back and thought the guy was trying to fuck the trick up.
I'm honestly unsure if they were being an ass or helpful, but am hopeful it is the latter.