Props...word. Judging by the credits of the Resistance and this year's GMC catalog, as well as about 30 years of records, it's cool to give props to those that have helped over the years. Amazingly enough, Yo Beat is still rocking, thanks to a lot of people out there, and no thanks to some others, the following are the ones that we can think of (somewhat) funny things to say about: Brooke thanks: Original Sin for giving me snowboards even though I am a bum, and letting me tell people I have a pro model. My parents for making it so I don't have to take Yo Beat as a loss. Lee Crane for telling me I was cool from one of his many misty e mail addresses, and not fighting me when I turned the USASA against Twsnow. Every contributor who's ever actually contributed anything. Rossignol for at least responding to my grubbing for money. Vince Lavechia from Burton for scaring me by telling me that he saw a picture of me making out with a boy I've never made out with. Gas Buckner from Oakley for making me cool and letting me wear the best goggles and glasses in the world. Brian Patch for letting me stay at his house one time. Dave Rorabaugh for pissing off Jeff Brushie. Jeff Brushie for actually taking Yo Beat seriously enough to get mad at it. Peter Line for doing an interview in issue four, and adding legitimacy to the site. Kevin Suseinka for checking the site everyday and inflating my hit counter. Out of Bounds snowboard shop and Dave Dutton for linking to Yo Beat. Mike Arzt for putting up with me all summer. Anyone who's ever threatened to sue. Geoff Gibson for redesigning the site. Dave Sypnewski for being such an inspiration. Pat Bridges for never using any of the stories I write for Snowboarder, leaving me with good content for Yo Beat. Jeff Jewett for making me part of the Ju Tang clan and for all the free glasses (and hopefully free shoes). Eddie Lee and George Kleckner for making me cool by association to the TM5. Shanti Sosienski for getting me the chance to spend Bluetorch's money on beer at Mt. Hood. Kyle Clancy for giving Mark Sullivan some good ammunition against me. Catherine Nieves for keeping me up on all the latest gossip. Brian Derosia for buying me 40's. Rachel Cotton for thinking that Yo Beat was a funny idea too, and for coming up with the name. For now, I'm the only one with any one to thank, but if I can get some more lists they'll go up here. word.
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Props: Giving thanks is cool, here are ours. Pro Skater 2: The ultimate cheater's guide. Y2K Snowboard Videos: A brief review of how to rot your mind until it snows. Alphanumerics: A letter from a "real" extreme sports journalist. ACG Indoor: Snow in LA. What will they think of next? The Downfall of a Dot Com: Bluetorch bites the dust. Britney Spears: Live in Concert: You're so jealous. The Wildcats' Revenge: The greeks fight back. The Stimilon Motocross Challenge and Hessian Session: Jolly Rodger in NH. What I Do Every Day:: I’m so boring. Also, suggestions of office chair rebellion. by Rachel Things that I Think are Lame: A heartfelt list of everything that needs to stop now. Fun with Animation: These computer things are really amazing. See animations of Gabe Taylor & Brian Richardson. Obligatory (not so Good) Mt. Hood Coverage: Yo Beat was there, find out who you can be too. Another Luke Wynen Interview: This time it's on AOL, sweet. EQX Games 2000: Warm weather, alternative rock and snowboarding. Ride The White Heat: See the premiere, read the review. Aye Matey: Skater Island is finally done. Exclusive photos and more. The Yo Beat East Coast Skateboard Tour: 1 Car, 1 pro, 1400 miles. Snowboard Marketing Gone Bad: Every wonder where those really lame ads come from? Cavan is on it. Nationals vs. Nationals: Find out which one is the coolest. |