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Bam Margera was the one who made quite the buzz by calling an unexpected meeting of every single member of the legendary skate and music group CKY. The reunion drew in the foremost characters, Rake Yohn and London, and all the early 2000s figureheads which reminded the spectators of the good old times.
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The professional skateboarder and Jackass cast member accompanied the picture with a little caption “CKY reunion at northbrook with Rake Yohn, London” and the tags of Joe Frantz, Gaston Fransisco, Chris Raab, and Dani Marie. Despite the simplicity of the post, the comments section give proof that this reunion was a milestone for the fans who were the original viewers during CKY’s cultural peak.
A spectator immediately pointed out the changes to the bodies over the years, “Holy grey hair Rake. So good to see all yall looking so well.” The comment suggests that this reunion has brought the once-young skate punks who have matured but are still in touch with one another, and it has been like a window to the past.
The reunion brought back every insider joke and every single reference to the classic CKY moments. “Did you squirt rake with mustard again?” a fan was asking, recalling the daffy pranks and food-related antics of the group. A person responded: “I see Rake Yohn getting old like fine mustard,” turning the compliment into a reminder of the group’s signature humor.
There were some users whose comments were mainly centered around the musical side of the reunion, with one claiming, “@bam__margera Y2K CKY forever 🔥” and another referencing the band’s special sound by saying, “When key key has no stroogle.” Such musical references indicate that the distinct guitar riffs and varied rock sound of CKY are still fresh in the memories of the fans even decades later.
Not all of the original CKY members were there, and this led to a comment along the lines of, “Where’s Ginsburg, Jess and Deron?” A respondent was quick to give the background story: “Deron doesn’t speak to Jess and Chad since he left CKY and started his own band.” This exchange invites the complicated history and relationships among the original CKY members that have been changing over the years.
The reunion also brought Hope to the future collaborations, and one fan said, “Hope to see you and @dico_dicamillo collaborating again 🙏”, the other one, “Just need Raab himself and Dico now ☺️.” These comments indicate that the fans have not yet lost their affection for the original Jackass and CKY crew dynamic.
An extremely supportive person exclaimed, “Seriously one of my favorite accounts right here 🖤” while one of the tagged participants, Joe Frantz, simply remarked, “And a good time was had by all!” The vibe in the comments section is that this reunion was more than just friends from the past getting together; it was a pointer for an entire subculture that had formed around CKY’s unique blend of skating, music, and humor.
If you were there when CKY was at its peak, you had a chance of a lifetime to be linked back to that era of DIY videos, underground music, and crazy stunts. The comments are an indicator of not only nostalgia but also the pleasure of making these still alive and influential characters public again being the reason for their initial collaboration being so captivating.
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The Northbrook reunion is unmistakably a hassle of time, the bond forged at the height of CKY creativity has endured through time and the different hard times that the respective careers have brought them. The main point is that skate and music culture battle has evolved a lot since CKY’s shining period but the gathering has shown that the group can still represent through the ones who were there to witness their rise to cult status first hand. Bam Margera recently made a cross-country journey to visit his son, and he also enjoyed a family day at a pumpkin patch. In other news, Ricky Garcia shared a spiritual reflection, while Comic-Con was another recent event.
