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16 Feb 202407:01

Summary

TLDRIn this entertaining script, the narrator reflects on his youthful skateboarding aspirations, influenced by Tony Hawk's video games, and the reality of learning the basics like the Olie. He humorously recounts his quick retreat from skateboarding after a painful fall. The script then shifts to a sponsored segment for NordVPN, a virtual private network for online safety. The narrator also shares a memorable college dodgeball experience, where he momentarily excelled against a formidable team, only to be taken out shortly after. The story concludes with a soccer anecdote, illustrating the unpredictability of sports and the narrator's mixed fortunes in dodging balls, leaving the audience with a light-hearted take on the ups and downs of amateur athletics.

Takeaways

  • 🌞 The script starts with a description of the beautiful weather and anticipation for a skateboarding event.
  • đŸ›č The narrator admits to being influenced by the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games and the desire to become cool by skateboarding.
  • 👕 The mention of an 'uncool' blue shirt symbolizes the narrator's past and the changes they've made since then.
  • đŸ€” The narrator expresses a lack of patience and a desire for quick success, which contrasts with the dedication required for skateboarding.
  • 🎓 The story of learning algebra highlights the narrator's struggle with learning new skills and the time it takes to master them.
  • đŸš« The decision to quit skateboarding after a failed attempt and the realization of potential risks involved.
  • 🎼 The video includes a sponsored segment for NordVPN, emphasizing online safety and protection from trackers and malware.
  • 🏀 The narrator's love for dodgeball is based on its accessibility and fun nature, regardless of skill level.
  • 🏆 A memorable experience of being 'Untouchable' during a college dodgeball tournament is shared, showcasing a moment of success.
  • âšœ A contrasting story from a soccer game in high school where the narrator was hit by a powerful kick, leading to a temporary withdrawal from the game.
  • đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž The narrator ponders the inconsistency between their dodgeball and soccer experiences, questioning whether their dodgeball prowess was a fluke.

Q & A

  • What is the main event being discussed in the transcript?

    -The main event being discussed is a skateboarding competition where competitors are expected to perform awesome skateboarding tricks.

  • What video game series influenced the speaker's interest in skateboarding?

    -The Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games series influenced the speaker's interest in skateboarding.

  • What was the first skateboarding trick the speaker attempted to learn?

    -The first skateboarding trick the speaker attempted to learn was the Olie.

  • Why did the speaker quit skateboarding after the first day of class?

    -The speaker quit skateboarding after realizing that learning the Olie would take a significant amount of time and effort, and they were not willing to invest that effort into the craft.

  • What was the speaker's experience with dodgeball during a college tournament?

    -During a college dodgeball tournament, the speaker was the last man standing in a game where they were facing a very strong team. Despite their efforts, they were eventually hit and eliminated.

  • What was the speaker's high school gym class experience with soccer?

    -In high school gym class, the speaker tried to defend against a powerful soccer kick from a larger opponent and ended up getting hit, feeling dizzy, and sitting out for a while.

  • Why does the speaker think they were able to dodge balls in dodgeball but not in soccer?

    -The speaker speculates that their ability to dodge in dodgeball might have been a fluke, and they are unsure why they couldn't dodge effectively in soccer.

  • What is the purpose of the NordVPN promotion mentioned in the transcript?

    -The NordVPN promotion is to offer a 2-year plan plus four additional months for free with the use of promo card 'Ice Cream Sandwich', highlighting its risk-free nature with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

  • What does the speaker find appealing about dodgeball?

    -The speaker finds dodgeball appealing because it is easy, fun, and can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their skill level.

  • What is the speaker's view on the importance of effort in learning a new skill like skateboarding?

    -The speaker acknowledges the importance of effort in learning a new skill but admits that they are not willing to invest the time and effort required to master a skill like skateboarding.

Outlines

00:00

đŸ›č Skateboarding Disillusionment and Dodgeball Nostalgia

The speaker reminisces about their youthful enthusiasm for skateboarding, influenced by Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games. They expected to become cool by simply acquiring a skateboard and taking classes, but were quickly disheartened by the difficulty of learning even the simplest trick, the Olie. After an instructor mentioned it took him a year to master, the speaker decided skateboarding was too much effort and quit. They transition into discussing a sponsored product, NordVPN, emphasizing its ability to protect users from online threats and offering a promotional deal. The narrative then shifts to a fond memory of playing dodgeball in college, where the speaker unexpectedly excelled during a tournament, becoming 'Untouchable' for a brief moment before being eliminated. The story highlights the unpredictability of success and the speaker's continued enjoyment of the game despite their general lack of skill.

05:03

😅 The Dichotomy of Dodging Balls in Sports

The speaker reflects on their experiences with dodging balls in different sports, starting with a high school gym class soccer game. Despite being smaller and less physically imposing, they managed to be an effective defender until a powerful kick from an opposing player left them disoriented and sitting out for a while. The incident led to a decision to stop playing soccer. The contrast is drawn with their dodgeball experience, where they were surprisingly adept at avoiding balls, leading to a moment of glory during a college tournament. The speaker humorously questions their inconsistency in ball-avoidance skills, suggesting it might have been a fluke and ends with a light-hearted commentary on the safety of indoor computer activities where one cannot get hit by balls.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Skateboarding

Skateboarding is a sport and recreational activity that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. It is a key theme in the video as the speaker reminisces about being influenced by the 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater' video games and attempting to learn skateboarding. The video's theme of trying new activities and overcoming challenges is exemplified through the speaker's experience with skateboarding, where they initially thought it would be easy to become cool by learning a few tricks but soon realized the effort required.

💡Ollie

An Ollie is a fundamental skateboarding trick where the rider and board leap into the air without the use of the rider's hands. In the script, the Ollie is mentioned as the first trick the instructor taught, emphasizing the learning curve and the time it takes to master even the simplest of tricks. This relates to the video's theme of perseverance and the reality check the speaker received about the effort required to be 'cool'.

💡Dodgeball

Dodgeball is a sport where players throw balls at each other, trying to hit opponents while avoiding being hit themselves. The video script highlights the speaker's love for dodgeball due to its accessibility and fun nature. The theme of the video includes embracing activities that are enjoyable and not necessarily about being the best, as illustrated by the speaker's experience of being 'Untouchable' during a college dodgeball tournament.

💡NordVPN

NordVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service mentioned in the script as a sponsor of the video. VPNs are used to secure online activities and protect user privacy by masking their IP address and encrypting their internet connection. The mention of NordVPN in the script serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety, which is a separate but relevant topic within the context of the video.

💡Influence

Influence in this context refers to the impact or effect that something has on someone's behavior, opinions, or actions. The video's speaker was influenced by the 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater' video games, leading them to believe that skateboarding would make them cool. This concept is central to the video's narrative, showing how external influences can shape our interests and aspirations.

💡Craft

A craft refers to an activity involving a particular set of skills and techniques, often associated with traditional arts or trades. In the video, the speaker reflects on the realization that skateboarding is not just about being cool but also about mastering a craft, which requires dedication and effort. This realization is a turning point in the narrative, highlighting the importance of appreciating the skill involved in any activity.

💡Effort

Effort denotes the physical or mental energy exerted to accomplish a task or to overcome a challenge. The video script discusses the speaker's initial reluctance to put in effort to learn skateboarding and the instructor's revelation that it took him a year to master the Ollie. The theme of effort is intertwined with the video's message about the reality of achieving proficiency in any skill.

💡Competition

Competition is the act of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others. In the script, the speaker's experience in a college dodgeball tournament is described, where they faced a highly competitive team. This situation exemplifies the theme of competition and the speaker's determination to overcome the challenge, even momentarily becoming 'Untouchable'.

💡Soccer

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a team sport played with a round ball. The video script recounts a high school gym class incident where the speaker faced a powerful soccer player and was hit by a ball, leading to a momentary disorientation. This anecdote adds to the video's theme of unexpected challenges and the speaker's resilience in the face of adversity.

💡Resilience

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or to withstand hardships. The video's speaker demonstrates resilience in various situations, such as continuing to play dodgeball despite being the last man standing against a formidable team and returning to a soccer game after being hit by a powerful kick. These instances underscore the video's theme of overcoming obstacles and not giving up.

Highlights

Beautiful weather sets the stage for an exciting skateboarding event.

The influence of Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games on a young mind.

The misconception of becoming cool by simply taking up skateboarding.

The reality of learning skateboarding and the initial struggle with the Olie trick.

The realization that mastering a skill takes time and effort.

A personal anecdote of quitting skateboarding due to the difficulty of learning tricks.

The preference for dodgeball as an easy and fun activity.

A memorable college dodgeball tournament experience.

The unexpected moment of being 'Untouchable' during a dodgeball game.

The fleeting nature of exceptional performance in sports.

A high school gym class incident involving a powerful soccer kick.

The difference between dodging in dodgeball and the reality of a soccer game.

The humorous comparison of being hit by a ball to sitting at a computer.

Sponsorship acknowledgment for NordVPN in the video.

NordVPN's role in providing online safety and protection from trackers and malware.

A special offer for NordVPN's 2-year plan with additional months for free.

Transcripts

00:00

well Bob the weather is beautiful out

00:01

here as we wait to see the main event

00:03

that's right Sean the birds are chirping

00:05

the sun is shining and we're ready to

00:07

see some awesome skateboarding tricks

00:09

let's move over to our first

00:14

competitor ooh let's see if he can

00:16

recover look at this guy what do you

00:19

think when you see him uncool somewhat

00:22

unsightly blue shirt it's tragic this

00:25

was me when I was younger not me now but

00:29

when I was young younger and when I was

00:31

younger I became very influenced by the

00:33

Tony Hawk Pro Skater video games they

00:36

were awesome the tricks the characters

00:39

the never soft logo intro gross I

00:42

thought skateboarding was so cool yeah

00:45

so I thought if I became a skateboarder

00:47

then I would be

00:51

cool I mean what could go wrong just get

00:53

a skateboard sign up for some

00:55

classes then I'm cool it's

00:58

easy

01:00

oh and plus my parents were willing to

01:02

do anything to get me out of the house

01:04

so they agreed on the first day of class

01:06

the instructor gathered all the kids

01:08

around to set expectations and he talked

01:10

about the simplest trick that we would

01:12

be starting with which was the Olie he

01:14

explained how to do the Olie and how to

01:16

approach the trick and then he said to

01:18

not expect to get it right away because

01:20

it took him a year to get it down a year

01:24

I want to learn how to do the cool video

01:26

game thing not put an actual effort into

01:28

a craft or skill over a long period of

01:31

time I have respect for people who put

01:33

effort into their craft but it takes me

01:35

forever to learn things it took me three

01:37

semesters of taking Algebra 1 to finally

01:39

not fail it so learning how to do an

01:42

Alli is going to take

01:44

like uh so I think this is going to take

01:47

too long I don't want to learn the jump

01:49

move I'm not going to spend my time

01:50

learning the jump move I'm going to go

01:53

learn by myself what's wrong with the

01:55

little initiative right so I get up on a

01:57

quarter pipe and I set up to drop in

02:01

then I got the wind knocked out of me

02:04

and then quit skateboarding it might not

02:07

be a noble thing to quit at the very

02:09

first sign of effort or pain but I think

02:12

about it and if I did continue to

02:14

skateboard I most certainly would have

02:15

come out with way more brain damage than

02:17

I already do so probably for the best

02:19

hey buddy what do you think about

02:22

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03:17

sponsoring this video I love dodgeball

03:19

because mostly it's just easy fun that

03:21

anybody can enjoy like that guy over

03:23

there you don't have to be good at all

03:25

to play and have a good time and I am

03:27

certainly not good except for one time I

03:30

was Untouchable it was during a college

03:33

dodgeball tournament my friends and I

03:35

signed up for fun but unfortunately the

03:37

first team that we were paired up with

03:39

was really good they were like the best

03:41

dodgeball players I have ever seen they

03:43

had team organization and were really

03:46

strong to boot they were throwing balls

03:47

like cannons and we hardly stood a

03:49

chance so the games were best of five

03:52

and we had already lost two games at

03:54

this point and on the third game I ended

03:56

up being the last man standing if we

03:59

lost this we were

04:02

done so it becomes clear at this point

04:05

that this isn't for fun anymore I need

04:07

to win and also survive when they saw I

04:11

was the last man standing they signaled

04:13

to each other some kind of play like

04:14

they had formations I didn't know you

04:16

could do

04:20

that what is he doing two of them

04:23

started winding up and one of them was

04:24

going down the center I know exactly

04:26

what was happening it was some kind of

04:27

cage maneuver avoiding the two on either

04:30

side of me will draw me towards the

04:31

center which lines me up to be hit not

04:33

on my

04:46

watch I dodged their attack now if I can

04:49

return the offense and keep dodging I

04:51

can pick them off one they caught the

04:54

ball and I was out was I only

04:55

Untouchable in that moment not for other

04:57

parts of the game yes will I have ever

04:59

pull that off again no was it

05:02

awesome yeah you would think because I

05:04

was able to do that that I'm like locked

05:06

into the Matrix and could Dodge all

05:08

incoming ball shaped threats I wish this

05:12

one time in high school gym class we

05:13

were all outside playing some soccer the

05:16

other team had a pretty big Power Player

05:18

big for his age and ready to rumble our

05:20

team had me smaller aerodynamic Wiggly I

05:23

was feeling pretty competitive and I

05:25

didn't want to let the ball pass me so I

05:27

was committed to being the best defense

05:29

on on our team and I was doing a great

05:30

job I was constantly returning the

05:32

soccer ball to the other side of the

05:33

field at one point I see their power

05:35

player tee up the ball I felt like

05:38

getting in the way of this one is going

05:38

to be dangerous he's a big guy with big

05:41

legs but I wanted to win I had

05:43

competitive brain so I get in the

05:48

way it was a really meaty kick I feel

05:52

dizzy I couldn't hear things for a

05:54

second I got to sit down you are sitting

05:57

down Abraham Lincoln the power play

05:59

player felt really bad about it and

06:01

apologized I told him he didn't need to

06:03

apologize but by golly did I think I was

06:05

going to the other side for a second

06:06

there I sat on the sidelines for a bit

06:08

as the game kept going and eventually I

06:10

am feeling better and get back into the

06:16

game I am so sorry please there is no

06:19

need to apologize these things happen

06:21

all over the time Mr Lincoln I decided

06:24

that I'm not going to play anymore and

06:26

the teacher was fine with that so I

06:28

don't know why I was able to dodge

06:30

balls like a grandmas dodgeball player

06:32

but I couldn't survive a soccer game

06:34

maybe it was a fluke who knows all I

06:36

know is if you sit inside on your

06:37

computer all day you cannot get hit by

06:42

ball uh-oh thanks for watching go

06:47

long

06:49

farther

06:51

further yeah keep

06:54

going yeah a little

06:58

more

07:00

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