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A tender moment mixes humor with the Eternal learning for father and son. The pro juggler in his own right or sometimes trying to, ‘Jackass’ star said he was trying to teach his son to juggle but also admitted that he was not a great juggler himself. This candid view of the Hollywood family garnered waves of support from the followers.
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The simplicity of the caption crystally related to the public: “I was gonna teach Phoenix how to juggle, but I realized I’m still learning myself🤣❤️ Hollywood, CA.” One of life’s teaching moments, setting up to be the instructor only to be immediately summoned to the class as a student. For Bam, whose whole life has always been very public, this very typical and playful dad-time vignette really means the world.
The response was immediate, and with all positivity. One commenter commented just perfectly: “Family time is everything ❤️ You are blessed !!” It speaks for a lot of people because of how spontaneous those moments are. Another focused on the effect it meant for Phoenix: “Quality time with dad made phoenix’s day 100% bam your a good dad man and love the skating❤️.” This appreciation for Bam as a father is even more significant considering his former tribulations and shows the community rallying around him as a dad.
Naturally, as the internet goes, some comment threads came devoid of heartfelt sentiment. But it did spur some discussion of Bam’s highly distinguishable dress sense. One directly inquired, “Did you steal Kyle Reese’s pants from terminator?” Truly those must have been a rugged pair of trousers. Another less subtly advised, “Bro get rid of those pants asap …” The advice sparked a mini-debate in the replies, with one defending, “It’s a skater thing,” to be joined by another saying, “There’s different types of skaters bam is more grunge.” Those pants are an expression of his identity as much as his board.
Amongst that crowd was a handful of insightful observers who remarked, “He look like his father😍.” This comment, noting the strong resemblance between father and son, heightened the sweetness of the post further. It reminded us about the inviolable legacy and bond in a family that far exceeds any taught skill.
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The story of Bam Margera has been very public, with immense highs and lucky lows. Recently, however, it feels as if his focus is shifting toward his son and sobriety. Situations like this juggling attempt are more than just social media fodder. They’re landmarks: A promise that something is stable; a promise that you’ll show up regardless; a promise that you’ll find joy in this broken, messy, and imperfect thing called being a dad. So, maybe he’s not the biggest star on the juggling scene, but he’s really got the important stuff down. It gave Bam and his son a chance to begin walking independently, a step accompanied by a shared laugh or two and many dropped balls. Bam’s distinctive fashion sense has been a topic of discussion, and he recently skated with Oliver Steele. The post also drew comparisons to actor Joaquin Phoenix.
