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Tony Hawk
@tonyhawk
Pro skater, father, husband, videogame character, CEO, philanthropist & public skatepark advocate. Old AF and still skating.
San Diego & world at largelinktr.ee/tonyhawkBorn May 12Joined February 2009

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My daughter overcoming her fear in real time (wait for it). I might have been more nervous than she was. 👧🏼🛹⬇️
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at a Covid testing site (wearing masks), handing over paperwork for me & two of my kids: woman looking over papers: "okay... Anthony, Keegan and Kadence... Hawk? Are you guys related to Tony Hawk?" me: yes her: "Are you pulling my leg?" me: no, we are all directly related to him
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TSA agent (checking my ID): "Hawk, like that skateboarder Tony Hawk!" Me: exactly Her: "Cool, I wonder what he's up to these days" Me: this
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Kid at skatepark: “Are you Tony Hawk?” me: I am him: “no you’re not” me: ok, I’m not him: “but are you, FOR REAL?” me: I am, for real him: I thought you’d look younger me: ME TOO
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Cashier #1: “Can I help you?” Me: How long would it take to get a turkey burger to go? Cashier #1: “About 5 minutes” Cashier #2: “Are you Tony Hawk?” Me: yes Cashier #1: “Do you want a turkey burger then?” Me: yes please, and an iced tea Cashier #1: “Can I get a name?”
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At rental car agency, can’t find my name on the monitor to find my car, go inside & wait in line. Finally get to the front, agent sees me & says “you really are Tony Hawk” Me: um, yes. I was looking for my name outside on the list Him: “I deleted it because I thought it was fake”
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I’ve been sick lately (not “sick AF” just sick) with symptoms other than COVID-19. But I know two friends in the U.S. with coronavirus symptoms, and they can’t get tested because they they don’t “appear sick enough.” This means there are MANY more cases in USA than being reported
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I was asked during an interview today: “How does it feel to go to the Olympics and not be recognized by competing skaters, like Margielyn Didal?” So I had to explain that she was joking with her caption. My life is weird.
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This just happened, and maybe this is where it all ends: Got an elevator with 3 people. One guy (with his wife), sarcastically: “anyone ever tell you you…” and stops. Me (amused): yes, but you’re the first today. His wife: “I’m sorry, I tried to stop him from doing the joke”
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Kid at skatepark (as I arrive): “you a good skater? me: sometimes him: you ever been here? me: no him: you travel a lot? me: yes, perhaps too much him: are you a YouTuber? me: no, I’m just a skater and a dad him: wanna see me do a jump? me: absolutely ..and I then shot this pic
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One of the few positive effects of these scary times is the increased interest in skateboarding. It’s been uplifting to see so many learning to skate in their “downtime.” I believe they’re in pursuit of the same feeling this Ukrainian girl got when she landed her first kickflip.
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My mom died peacefully this afternoon after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s / Dementia. Instead of dwelling on the disease that took her away, I would rather acknowledge the successes in her life (see screenshot) And please support and/or
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At coffee shop this morning: Girl behind counter: (not joking) “has anyone told you that you look like Tony Hawk?” Me: yes, so much that I sometimes write about it. Her: haha, here’s your coffee Other girl by exit: (leans toward me as I walk out): “you really do look like him”
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At a skatepark, older dude outside the fence sees me and yells (heckles) “do a kickflip!” So I did one. He then turns to his friend and says: “holy sh!t, he actually did it”
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I recently made a 720 and it was a battle. The last one I made before this was over three years ago, and it’s much harder now all things considered: recently dislocated fingers hinder my grab, my spin is slower so I need to go higher for full rotation and... I’m really old.
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Pulling up to drive-through window, girl starts to read back my order and stops herself: “you’re Tony Hawk?” me: yes her: “can I tell everyone?” me: I suppose her: “yo, we got Tony Hawk at the window!” voice from kitchen: “Who?”
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Woman at concert: “Are you Tony Hawk?” me: I am today (Spicoli reference) her: “I took a picture with you years ago” me: where? her: “In Vegas. It was the first time my son thought I met someone cool.” me: wow thanks her: “he took the print, cut me out of it & put it on his wall”
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Flight attendant: Is there a Dr. on this flight? Dad: that should've been you Me: Not now Dad Dad: Maybe you can flippy Mctwisty him back to health Me: Dad, there’s an emergency Dad: use your “always special” cheat code Me: But we’re in first class and I paid for our flight
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To the hundreds (thousands?) of people that yelled “do a kickflip” today: my apologies; it was hard enough skating through the whole parade on my misaligned femur. Surgery is scheduled for next week to put it back in place 🤞🏽
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Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk out at Detroit’s Thanksgiving Parade
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Woman on plane retrieving her luggage in the overhead: "Who's skateboard is this? It's blocking my bag" me: that's mine, you can pass it here her: "It's yours? You ride it? me: yes her: "Are you any good at it?" me: sometimes her: cackles maniacally, exits plane
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Senior pic, 1986. My careers teacher berated me for finishing workbook pages that he hadn’t assigned yet. He told me I wouldn’t make it in the workplace if I didn’t follow instructions. He was absolutely correct, and I am thankful for his indispensable guidance.
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Follow up: I asked him his name and he said Irving. I told him my name is Tony, to which he replied sarcastically “like Tony Hawk haha” and then he left.
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I think they asked me to wear the helmet to be more familiar / recognizable to a mainstream audience. I wasn’t going to argue considering the level of talent they picked.
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Alex Rodriguez. Tony Hawk. Michael Phelps. Kobe Bryant. The Guitar Hero commercial you didn’t realize you needed to be reminded of to start your weekend.
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(elevator stops, couple exits to their floor) Other guy: “what’s the joke?” Me: I get mistaken identity a lot Him: “mistaken for who?” Me: Tony Hawk Him: “haha you do look like him!” Elevator stops again, he exits on his floor. I am left alone, heading upwards & feeling perplexed
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If being in every Jackass movie, xXx, Police Academy 4 and Sharknado 5 doesn’t qualify me to present at the Oscars, then your taste in movies needs readjusting.
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At will call: I have 2 tickets for Hawk agent: “Can I see your ID?” me: I forgot it but I have a credit card other agent: “He’s Tony Hawk” agent: “he doesn’t have ID” guy behind me: “that’s him” agent: “I can’t find your name” me: there is no E on the end agent: “here you go”
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TSA agent (staring intently): I’m trying to figure out who you look like before checking your ID. Me: ok TSA: that cyclist Armstrong! Nearby agent: that ain’t Lance Armstrong Me: he’s right TSA: oh you look like that skateboarder (checks ID). Same last name too! Crazy! Me: crazy
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Three different people boarding this plane - in three different ways - have told me that I look like Tony Hawk as they walked by my seat. My wife turned to me after the last one and said “you started it”
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Kid at skatepark: “Are you Tony Hawk?” Yes “Will you still be here?” I’m not sure what that means but I really hope so. “If I go get my phone from over there, will you still be here to take a picture with me?” I will still be here, and I hope to stick around as long as possible.
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At a drive-thru, waiting on my order, looking at phone. Guy at window: “you kinda look like Tony Hawk” me (turning towards him, assuming he is in on the joke): “haha, cool” Him (looking disappointed): “well, from the side you do. Here’s your food.”
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Guy approaches me while standing in line at coffee shop in Cancún. Him: my friend says you are a famous person. Is that true? Me: that depends on your definition of fame Him: will you show up on Google if I search your name? Me: yes Him (typing into phone): you are Tony Stark?
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I did my first kickflip today since breaking my femur 7 months ago. It was difficult. It was painful. It was sloppy. It was [possibly] payback for me harassing strangers to do the same. But it was gratifying beyond words. Find your metaphorical kickflip and don’t quit on it.
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Waiting in line at passport control (Europe travel is chaos right now fyi) Guy in next lane: “Hey, I live right by you in Maryland” Me: I live in San Diego Him: “Oh I thought you were that motocross guy Travis Pastrana” Me: I’m a skateboarder, my name is Tony. Him: “I was close”
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In line at security checkpoint (again… because travel) Guy in front of me - looking for his ID - turning to apologize: “sorry about that… hey, you’re Tony Hawk” me: no worries, and yes I am. him: “…and with a skateboard. You don’t see that every day!” me: I do.
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Saw this legend at the airport today who I’ve looked up to - literally and figuratively - for most of my life. I’m 6’3” btw.
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Congrats ⁦@tonyhawk⁩ on your ⁦⁦@nbcsnl⁩ gig last night. It was great bumping into you at the airport!!
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General sentiments I’ve received throughout four decades of skateboarding, by age: 10: “You’re good for your age” 20: “I can’t believe you can make a living doing that” 30: “You’re still skating?” 40: “Aren’t you too old for that?” 50: “You’re good for your age” 👴🏼🛹🌀
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At Disneyland with kids, waiting in line for churros. Girl in front of me: “you look like Tony Hawks” me: really? her: “yes” me: Is that good? her, nonplussed: “I guess so”
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At store, wandering aisles, employee approaches. him: “Can I help you?” me: I’m looking for lightbulbs him: “They’re in this aisle. Hey you look like Tony Hawk!” me: I’ve heard that him: “That’s CRAZY” (get lightbulbs) him: “Wait, are you Tony Hawk?” me: yes him: “That’s CRAZIER”
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In waiting room of my wife’s neurologist (because migraines) Nurse: you look familiar Me: that’s cool Nurse: your voice is familiar too. Is it bad if I ask you to lower your mask? Me: I guess not since you’re the nurse Nurse: you’re Tony Hawk! I got into skating from playing THPS
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Woman on plane: “Are you Tony Hawk?” me: yes her: “my son knows all about you” me: I’m honored her: “do you sign autographs, or is that too 80’s? me: it is a tradition that endures her: “please sign this” me: ok her: “not sure what he’ll do with it” me: I can’t imagine
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Bucket list item: looping the waterslide in Palm Springs earlier this year. Having done a few loops before, I thought it would be relatively easy. But I had the wrong approach first try & remembered why I quit looping 10+yrs ago. Seeing my son Keegan do it right after was awesome
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Flight attendant checking overhead bins, sees four skateboards Him, jokingly: "is Tony Hawk on this flight or something?" Looks down, sees me Him: "I guess he is" 🛹🛹🛹🛹
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Approaching ticket counter, agent looks up and exclaims “I know you... you’re a famous... person... or sports guy... skateboarder! And your name is...” (glances at my ticket) “Anthony Hawkins!” me: close enough her: my son would love a picture with you me: Is he here? her: no
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#THPS is back! Original maps, original skaters, and songs from the original soundtrack… plus new features. Thanks to all the fans of our series for keeping this dream alive.
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#THPS is back! Break skateboarding boundaries with the fully-remastered Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 collection. Available September 4, 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Pre-Order Now.
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Surfing in Hawaii, paddling out to the lineup. Guy paddling next to me: “anyone tell you that you look like Tony Hawk” Me (thinking he knows the meme): “yes, but you’re the first today” Him: “you should tell people you are and then sign his name, haha” His friend: “he’s real one”
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To those seeing pics of me using a cane and assuming it is a permanent situation: I had my femur surgically realigned 2 weeks ago in order to get back to what I love doing at a high level. And I’m taking it slow this time around. See you on the other side.
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At with my daughter, waiting for her by dressing room, mask on. Guy folding clothes nearby: “Anyone tell you that you look like Tony Hawk?” me (looking over, expecting sarcasm but realizing he’s serious): you have no idea him: That’s cool, he’s cool me: thanks! him: huh?
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Top 5 texts (or derivations of) that I receive after posting my number: 1) Skamtebord 2) Do you know Joe? 3) Is this the Krusty Krab? 4) Is this really you? 5) You look like Tony Hawk
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Went to a convenience store on my way to skate, approaching counter with water & Advil (I’m old), clerk sees me: “you look like someone” me: oh yeah? him: “what’s your name?” me: Tony him: “last name?” me: Hawk him: “you are him?” me: yes him: “no charge, but you owe me a selfie”
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My name is currently trending because of the THPS series, not because of my mortality. I’m still alive and well, riding my skateboard and getting funny looks from TSA agents (as recently as yesterday). Skate or die.
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Just received my x-rays from Saturday’s debacle. They had to cut my ring off before returning my bones to their full upright and locked position. My fingers are still sore / stiff / swollen but mostly functional. And I still love my job. 💀🤘🏽🛹
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I don’t usually share these interactions, but this is one of my favs... changing my title from “pro skater” to “skateboard man” ASAP
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@tonyhawk The man (center) is a friend & a pastor in Uganda, where Im distributing water filters to people who dont have safe drinking water. He was wearing a Tony Hawk shirt. I asked if he knew who that was, and he said "of course, he is the greatest skate board man of all time"
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in 2003, I was requested to meet with Warner Brothers about doing a film tentatively titled “Skate Jam.” They were bringing back Looney Tunes with “Back In Action” & then wanted to start on my project immediately. A week later Back In Action bombed & Skate Jam was shelved forever
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Sometimes people ask me what advantages or perks come with having some level of fame. Here is one of the most unique and unexpected: sneaking in to skate an empty pool with your kids and instead of getting kicked out or arrested, we were cheered on by the tenants of the building.
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Returning paintball equipment after our son’s birthday bash. Girl collecting gear (looking down at list): “Last name?” me: Hawk her: “First name?” me: Tony her: “Haha, cool name!” me: Thanks! She looks up at me. I pause awkwardly. She looks back down. “Next!”
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I’ve refrained from sharing “mistaken identity” stories lately because people think I’m fabricating them (not true, but I get it), but this just happened: TSA (checking my ticket & ID): “pull down your mask” Me: (pulls down mask) TSA: (checks ID again): “haha, good one!” Me: 🤷🏼‍♂️
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Other nurse: it’s true, and she still skates. I blame you for when she got hurt and I was short staffed for a week. Me: my sincere apologies. Don’t do a kickflip.
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While you’re here, watch “Until The Wheels Fall Off” on . I promise there aren’t any tales of mistaken identity. This is like me telling you to listen to my SoundCloud, if SoundCloud were a documentary about my career that I didn’t make.
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At a convenience store, waiting in line, wearing a face mask. Guy walks by and does a double-take: “You look like Tony Hawk” haha cool “But are you him for real?” I am “Can I get a photo?” for sure So we took a selfie. Neither one of us took off our masks. The new normal sucks.
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Older woman at restaurant (I’m old, but she was older): “I know you, you’re a skateboarder.” me: I am! her: I saw you in an commercial. It was cool! me: thanks her: I love that you’re not 15 anymore but still doing it me: I haven’t grown out of it yet her: please don’t
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Captain’s announcement, after landing and a slight delay on tarmac: “As soon as this plane passes, we are going to do 180 turn to an open gate. Not as impressive as a 900 in 2016, but we’ll do our best.” My life is so weird
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Now this is what it’s like when worlds collide: Officer Richard (aka Ryan Christian) is here to protect and serve bigflips ↙️🔲
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Meeting a friend for dinner, parking lot full, found a spot a few blocks away and skated to restaurant. Guy at crosswalk: “are you Tony Hawk?” me: yes him: “I can do a kickflip” me: cool him: “I wish you had your camera crew so I could show you” me: I’m off the clock
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At physical therapy, answering questions about my fingers: therapist: have you ever had serious injuries prior to this? me, deadpan (assuming she's joking): yes her: how many times? me, realizing she is not joking: many times her: in the last 10 years? me: in the last 40 years
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guy on escalator: Hey are you Tony Hawk? me: yes him: you still skate? me: yes, quite often him: but you're not that recognizable! me: I'm not sure what that means... but you recognized me, so here we are him: [blank stare] - escalator ends -
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Young kid at skatepark: “Are you a professional?” Me: yes Him: “But you’re a grown up!” Me: I know. It’s weird. Him: “I have a skateboard” Me: I hope you never outgrow it
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