I was duped into seeing Grind. Duped! I heard that it featured Bam Margera, pro skater and one of the Jackass crew, and went along in hopes of some Jackass-style entertainment: panting idiotism at play, wild skaters rising and horribly laughing like sparks of anarchy. [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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that’s funny, man. it’s seems that reading this article is a more enriching experience than seeing that movie. (i am, however, somewhat drunk.) you rock!
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