Did you know that Henry Hudson was the first recorded “explorer” to get Native American’s drunk? You can learn a lot when you decide to watch the History Channel instead of re-runs on VH1. In a few weeks they’re showing a controversial special on FDR – definitely looking forward to that one.
I picked up the latest issue of Swindle, the new art/style magazine from “OBEY” creator Shepard Fairey. As usual, it’s packed with some great artwork and illustration as well as a story on the life and times of Easy E. Keep it real and pick one up.
Word on the street (or at least on Thrasher’s website) is that if you buy Blind Skateboards’ new DVD, “What If,” there’s a hidden bonus section that contains the classic “Video Days” film featuring Mark Gonzales and Jason Lee and directed by Spike Jonze. I’m not too fond of supporting Dwindle Distribution now that they’ve switched their skateboard manufacturing operation overseas, but I may have to make an exception this time. “Video Days” is without a doubt one of the most influential skateboarding films of all time. As a matter of fact, I still have a scar on my chin from where my jaw hit the floor the first time I saw it at Rob Cocco’s house back in ‘91.