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said, "Skateboarding has nothing to
do with enjoyment." If I were skating
for money I would be living in the
streets.
April
Plano, TX
Hey, the guy grew up in a barn! Tea
Let me see, how many words are
synonymous with the name Joey
McSqueeb: Poser, A-hole, Geek,
Scum, Liar, Dink; the list could and
should go on. This guy is such a jerk
(another one). His opinion isn't worth
squat because only real posers would
object to skating being popular. Why
do you think your mag sells so good?
I think that Bryce wasted good film
and good tape recording for nothing,
but I commend him for the effort.
Savannah, NY
I think you should do a real story
on Steve Caballero. You do an arti
cle on Joey McSqueeb and say he
is the BEST skater and I don't think
that is right. It is all right to do an in-
terview with him, but don't give him
the title "The World's Greatest
Skater Your ma
ir magazine is great and
all, but I think that you should not
have made this mistake.
A Concerned Skater,
Tony Groza
Yeah, dudes! That April issue was
unbelievable. I mean, really unbel-
ievable! Your step-by-step trick was
unreal. It took me almost half an hour
to learn it. Using that technique
helped me to master 17-foot airs off
my 18-inch jump ramp. And if you
believe that
CORNY FLAKE
Chris Thomas
Old Town, ME
I have one question to ask. Why
aren't pro skaters on the backs of
Wheaties boxes yet?
Still Wonderin',
MaxHattaway
Sacramento, CA
Real skaters eat pavement. T-ed
POOR VISION
to simply say, "The Vision
Pro Skate Escape was a big turn off.
Why? The MC's blabbered away
while a skater was shredding and cut
ridiculously lame and sexist jokes. It
was great that the Chili Peppers
played and I met many cool people,
but from a skater's point of view
(10-year veteran, 24 years old), it t was
like the Dating Game. Also, as was
reaffirmed by crowd protest, the judg-
ing was screwy. Anyway, just drop-
ped this note for you at THRASHER,
who I know are concerned.
Samba Hell
See page 80 for a full put do...ur run-
down of the N.S.A. finals. T-ed
GUESS?
I've sent in at least ten letters and
you didn't publish them. Where do
they all go?
The dumbster? T-ed
Chris Johnson
Red Wing, MN
POOLISH PLEASUE
3/13/88. Seattle is not exactly
known for being the land of pools.
Even if it was fiberglass it was the
funnest ride this weekend. 12"
kidney. I rode it, did you? Just goes
to show-open eyes, closed mouth.
Not San Juan Pool Co
an Employee of the
You rip what you sow (or see!). T-éd
MOONLIGHTING
The first thing I read in
THRASHER is Mail Drop and it's
always the same crap about skate
harassment. Skaters don't realize
that harassers were put on the earth
for our enjoyment and that all they
want is a good moon. Next time some
old lady starts yelling, just moon her
and she will run away satisfied.
Chase Hinderstein
Great Neck, NY
Or just turn the other cheek. Ted
UNDERSTOOD
Here's a saying off one of my
father's Harley t's that I altered:
"I don't try to explain to people why
I ride a skateboard. To those who
understand, no explanation is need-
ed. To those who don't understand,
no explanation is possible."
Brett Grimmelbein
Grand Junction, CO
Reminds me of another slogan we
skaters altered. Live by the board, die
by the board. Ted
GOOD GOD, Y'ALL!
Being a keen reader of your mag
I have been following with interest the
debate on me that has been raging
in your Mail Drop section. I feel I have
every right to air my views on this
subject as I am a Supreme Being. I
am in no way bothered by things
such as the Circle Jerks ad, and only
worry when people use my name to
hassle other dudes who are having
fun. A
n. After all, it was the church who
created Satan myths in order
er to
stamp out Paganism in the Middle
Ages. In reality, the church should
look to the wars and suffering it has
caused before condemning people
who are out for a laugh. Anyway, I
love everyone an
ne and be
believe in fun,
don't worry about becoming
demonised, I'll save you.
All the Best, Love,
God
BAD CREDIT RATING
In regards to Mike A from the
USA. who asks "has any skater ever
skated across the United States?"
you correctly stated that Bob Denike,
Jack
ck Smith and Gary Fluitt did so and
it was covered by THRASHER. You
did, however, forget my name. Geez,
I'd hate to let all that work go
unrecognized, especially by such a
well-respected publication as yours.
Thanks for the credit.
aka
Paul A. Dunn
Slower Racer
PS. Jack's done it twice. 1976 & 1984
You know it, Paul. Thanx for the
correx. Ted
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