The first issues looked like they were made in a basement, with scanned images covered in stains and scribbled captions. The Birth of Jackass
While the magazine officially folded in 2004, its impact on street skating and pop culture is massive. It proved that you didn't need high production values or corporate approval to create something influential—you just needed a camera, some bad ideas, and zero fear of the consequences. Big Brother: Shit
Launched in 1992 by Steve Rocco, Big Brother was a middle finger to the polished, corporate skate magazines of the time, like Thrasher and Transworld . It wasn't just about the tricks; it was about the lifestyle, the absurdity, and the sheer stupidity of being a teenager. The first issues looked like they were made
Former interns describe an environment fueled by drugs, booze, and "bartering with porn" in the office. Launched in 1992 by Steve Rocco, Big Brother
They published articles on how to commit suicide, how to pass a drug test, and other "how-to" guides that frequently got them pulled from shelves.