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Bam Margera, an iconic skateboarder and reality star, declared that he would attend the last day of New York City Comic-Con. He even informed the audience that he would be leaving after 5 PM. The announcement was a definite news flash to the participating audience; a number of them made travel requests while the others just cheered on.
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It was rather direct but for the people who knew him, it was a triumphant return of sorts. He came to NYC Comic-Con on the last day and made it a point to tell people how long he would be there. ‘I’m outta here at 5!’ he said. ‘Jumbo size proclamation for his end time’. Such a candid announcement indeed felt like a revival of the parodical lifestyle of the Jackass veteran who is very much open about his personal problems and the process of reclaiming his public persona.
The comment section was filled with people who responded very quickly and spoke about their feelings and hopes for the past and present mingled together. One person, who obviously was dreaming of being able to see the celebrity right next to his/her apartment, made a very sincere request: ‘Scotland next ….? Please?’ Along with the bid were purple heart emojis which indicated a very sincere desire for an overseas trip. It is a reminder that CKY and Jackass are known to people in every corner of the world and even more that Margera’s influence is already felt far beyond the borders of the USA.
Another person looked to be the one who had the picture and he just said, ‘That pic looks sweet dude.’ It was a very brief yet nice compliment again and this kind of casual compliment feels like a fist bump between long-time friends. Such a communication method can be found among Bam’s fans, as in this community there is often no clear-cut line between a fan and a friend.
Another comment was about the core of his legacy. ‘Tell CKY hi ❤️,’ a user said and thus he brought up the name of one of the crews that he was a part of when he first made it to the scene. It was a small message but it conveyed a lot about the strong connection that people still have with those years and their desire for the connections to remain alive.
Nevertheless, the comment that did not focus on the past but rather anticipated the future revealed the truth about how he was viewed. ‘Keep the positive momentum 💪 krankin 😍🔥,’ the person said. The use of words like “positive momentum” together with fire emojis led to the conclusion that the audience was giving him support in the way of a group and they were all united in their prayer for him not to just be stable but also on the way up. It is not only the support of the fans but also the feeling that the whole community is rooting for the one among them to be successful.
But then came the raw and direct admiration that was always a draw of Margera’s character. ‘Fucking GOAT dope fucking pic too,’ another user wrote, blending the classic abbreviation for “Greatest Of All Time” with unrestricted enthusiasm. The words used are indeed very sincere, very powerful, and they fully correspond to the wild side he helped to create. Fans were also reminded of the time Bam Margera enjoyed a surprise night out.
It would be difficult to imagine a more prominent location for Bam Margera to appear other than Comic-Con. He would witness the re-emergence of his fame and this would happen at no less than a major event of this kind. When he refers to the past he is actually telling us that he is ready to reunite with the soil that made him an icon. His sincerity and the audience’s passionate and diverse responses continuously sketch the portrait of a great artist who is always and intimately connected to his community. The comments are about sightings of celebrities; they are, however, more like family visits from those who have moved to a faraway place. They are prayers for his health, invitations for future travels, and simple acknowledgments of their happiness for his existence. It was the last day of a convention, but it was more like a new beginning. The day was over at 5 PM, but the discussion will definitely, once again, be just starting. This appearance followed his recent classic Rocky wake-up call at a convention.
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Recently, Bam Margera was seen skating with American Idol star Oliver Steele in Tennessee. His activities often include a return to his roots, like when he shared a cryptic video while heading to FDR Skatepark. He also made headlines when he debuted a custom Baltimore suit after a four-year wait.