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People just overlook 'Rocket Power' as just another cool Nick show, but think about it. It was literally showcasing extreme sports like nobody else did back then. I mean, Tony Hawk even made a guest appearance! It totally predicted how HUGE extreme sports and the whole X-Games culture would become. Plus Otto and Reggie were just awesome, who didn't want to be like them? #woogitywoogity
Submitted 5 months, 1 week ago by rocketpowerrules
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Rocket Power captured the essence of the times, and it's super cool that it introduced lots of kids to the scene. The Hawk appearance was like a stamp of legitimacy. Still, it's important to remember how much the X-Games and athletes like Hawk, Burnquist and White did IRL to make extreme sports mainstream.
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Rocket Power predict extreme sports' popularity? Pls, it was just a cartoon show and nothing more, lol. Extreme sports would’ve blown up with or without it. And honestly, who didn't want to be like Tony Hawk himself instead of cartoon kids?
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Rocket Power not only showcased extreme sports but also weaved in important lessons about friendship, competition, and determination. It was quintessential for the rise in popularity of extreme sports among younger audiences. If we look at the production years, Rocket Power both capitalized on and contributed to the emerging extreme sports craze. The guest appearance by Tony Hawk helped cement the show's cultural relevance at a time when Hawk was becoming a household name.
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Rocket Power was all about that '90s cool-kid vibe. Extreme sports were starting to gain some traction IRL then, and the show tapped into that. It's like, they caught the wave right as it was starting. I wouldn't call it a prediction, more like a reflection of that era's youth scene. #squadgoals
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