![]() ![]() In the late 90s they were a legit brand, like world industries once was, but now they're both barely above walmart. So yeah, they're actually shit, but they're also fucking gay. There was no real element of danger and the worst thing that might happen. That's what happens, companies get a bit successfull and then they get greedy and turn into this sell out laughingstock only consumed by 12 year old losers who don't realise, and yeah they often start cutting costs to maximise profits and because 12 year old losers don't notice anyway, which is what element did as well. All of the excitement that we felt from surfing and skateboarding started to. You'd have to be a retard to think that's cool, and because there are a lot of 10 year old retards thinking that's cool, everything about element is now ruined. Your other thread about the board your getting is a perfect example of why they're shit, every single thing on that complete was element, that fucking sucks, it sucks that element make wheels, hardware, bearings, etc, that is gay, and when all compiled into the one 100% element setup it becomes a joke. He went on to make millions with “The Hangover” sequels and famously did his “Between Two Ferns” series, interviewing a big list of celebrities, including President Barack Obama while on the campaign trail.I don't think it's just about their boards sucking to be honest, they're the new world industries, they're just saturating the market place with crap, everywhere that isn't a real skate shop but dabbles in selling skate stuff to be cool, is stuffed full with element crap, every noob has an element and every wannabe razor scootering fag has element apparel. Say what you will about him dishing it out - but he can take it too. ![]() It was all just another day for Zach, who has built an altar of success on being completely blunt, honest, and making fun of himself. Perhaps Nike could take a lesson from a comedian and not take themselves too seriously. Though you can still count on their shoes being made extremely cheap, off-shore, and sold back to you for an 80%+ profit. To be fair, Nike deserves credit for making huge strides in improving working conditions. ![]() I truly believe the American consumer doesn’t want to buy products made under abusive conditions.” “The Nike product has become synonymous with slave wages, forced overtime, and arbitrary abuse. Then CEO, Phil Knight, took action to turn the company around and was blunt about the situation. Unsurprisingly, it led to tons of turmoil within Nike's offices. Several athletes left the brand and even more threatened to do the same. The sweatshop scandal nearly cost Nike its popularity and its foothold as the market leader. It led to big, embarrassing protests around the country in front of Nike stores. One group of women employees were forced to run laps because of mistakes in the factory. Many of the workers were underage and being paid as low as 14 cents an hour.Įven worse, they were expected to work ridiculous hours and in unsafe conditions. Years earlier, in the 1990s and 2000s, stories broke that Nike was using sweatshops in Malaysia and other South Asian countries. Nike controls 62% of the athletic footwear market and the vast, vast majority of its shoes are made offshore. And for the record, they didn’t answer the question. The call went on, awkwardly, for a few more minutes and Zach and his agent never heard back from Nike. It was all crickets on the other side of the line. Within five minutes, Zach, in his typical way, chimes in and says: “So are you still having children make all your stuff?” Everyone dials in and Nike’s team is excited to discuss the huge opportunity. He has a deadpan manner, strange characters, and enjoys challenging people with stupidly funny questions.įor example, he once asked the Grand Wizard of the KKK if he’d ever seen “Big Momma’s House 3”. Even by the already-zany standards of comedians, Zach is unconventional. They decided to test out sponsoring a comedian for the first time, and wanted Zach to wear Nike shoes to upcoming red carpet events and also star in commercials as a personal trainer.īut here’s the problem - Nike’s team clearly didn’t understand the comedian’s sense of humor and hadn’t watched much of his standup. WhiteFang Skateboards for Beginners, Complete Skateboard 31 x 7.88, 7 Layer Canadian Maple Double Kick Concave Standard and Tricks Skateboards for Kids and Beginners 4.6 out of 5 stars 13,889 42.99 42. As his fame soared, Nike was trying to use new promotional angles with younger demographics which were waning in their surveys, amidst increased competition. ![]()
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