The Downward Spiral of Bam Margera (Why He Was Fired from Jack*ss..)
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Bam Margera is a pop culture icon that played a major role in the lives of millions who grew up in the 90s and 2000s. Unfortunately his career didn't continue that legacy after the 2010s. This is the story of Bam Margera.
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Crazy how SteveO was the craziest one, but end up being the most responsible one.
That's usually how shit works out...the craziest people usually are the smartest and have the most to offer...the craziness comes from not being challenged enough by life itself and therefor they create chaos to fill the gap...ah all that time and energy wasted...wasted the first 35 years of my life and now I'm retiring at 42 so yeah...persistence, focus, efficiency and organization are the fundamentals of life but creativity is the key to unlock them.
@@sickbreed66 what did you do too make that much in 7 years?
Steve O is still awesome too! Much respect for that guy.
Naw, Knoxville is the most responsible of the group...
@@snowboarder8985 Cancer probably, it's easy to retire with 6 months till you punch out anyway
Okay but seriously, “get your wife pregnant so we can have a plot for season 2 of the show” is fucking ghoulish. His freak out over that was completely justifiable.
"On May 17, 2022, Margera announced that he had completed one year of sobriety treatment." - This is what matters now. Not the past.
@@sgt.thundercok4704 okay sure but their comment makes a lot of sense because that was fucked up 😒
Honestly understandable. Having kids is a big decision, changes your entire life, and parenting is hard. Doing it just because "season 2 of a show" is dumb... and saying no was a good decision.
Fr shows you exactly who these producers are pieces of shit
It’s like family blogging from 2017-current
Bam had the world on a silver platter for a long time and I think seeing life play out ( Ryan Dunns death, getting older, changes of pop culture, marital problems, etc etc) took its toll. No-one ever said no to him, to the point of it ruining his sense of self and sense of reality. I seriously wish the best for him and hope he finds a way to overcome and get sober and just enjoy his life and family.
The human condition is like a gulag in that only death can release you. But on the other hand, it is an untamed joyful vista of creative possibility from which only death can release you. I cannot make any value judgement on Bam's life choices, and I don't even have an opinion, however I respect your well wishing.
@@cameronduffy6979 I respect that opinion. It's true what you say about the human condition, and at the end of the day, my opinion is that of someone who watched Bam Margera through entertainment venues and tabloids. I wasn't in the inner circle or a friend of his personally, so I'm sure there is much I do not know. We are all just observers when it comes to other peoples lives. Interesting take you have on the human condition, I definitely agree with that statement. Best description I've heard!!
He was in trouble long before Dunn's death
@@rampageclover9788 True. I mean all those guys drank and were getting out of control pretty early on, but it seems like Bam went to the next level, especially when he was hanging out with Ville Valo.
@@ericthiel4053 I think Dunn was equally as bad
This is probably one of the most sincere videos covering Bam's addiction. As many other commenters and myself have experienced losing a friend before their time is so fucking hard and is a different sort of grief that's hard to explain. Thankyou for being so considerate of his addiction my heart honestly breaks for him.
As a massive contrast - seeing how well Steveo is doing (successful KZhead channel, writing books, sober, healthy), is insane in comparison to what happened with Bam. I am honestly shocked that Steveo actually lived through some of the things he did to himself
👍 Yeah, Steve O is my favorite of the Jackass guys(and Bam was my least favorite). Steve O seems like a selfless, genuinely good guy. Bam strikes me as a self-obsessed narcissist who needs to make everything about himself. It's hard to take anything he says or does seriously, when everything he does is for self-publicity. I'm sure he did the Doctor Phil thing for publicity, to get his name back out there again. I don't believe for a second he did it because he "just wanted to get sober". It's hard to take you seriously, when you insist that EVERYTHING you do must be videotaped and televised! If he was truly motivated by self-improvement, he'd check into a reputable rehab WITHOUT trying to turn the whole experience into an attention-seeking, profit-motivated video!
Steve-O.. Look at Novak.
Steve-O has been trying so hard to help Bam and see how sober life can be and Bam just isn't having it. I breaks my heart to see how much he spiraled after Ryan died.
It’s kind of ironic the way things turned out. Back in the early seasons of jackass the entire crew thought Steve-O would be the first to die due the amount of drugs and alcohol he was consuming on a daily basis
@@HighlanderNorth1 Steve O is a great guy, I love Steve O and his turnaround, but he wanted everything filmed too, he would film his own benders if nobody else would. Bam was used to being filmed skating etc by his Dad since he was a kid, so you can't hold that against him
The fact he reached out to Dr Phil shows his real addiction is fame Nobody would legitimately reach out to Dr Phil, he just wanted to be on tv and talk about himself
Or maybe he was trying to get his story heard? Bet he knows he's all kinds of fucked up but he's just in need of that 1 guy who's the same kind of fucked up. That's lowkey the solution to bettering his life.
Depends on what world you live in..
except all the people who go on dr. phil...
@@tunod- there are tons of better candidates for therapists/intervention organizers than Dr. Phil, who's less of an actual doctor and more of a Jerry Springer type entertainer, the person who can legitimately help him the most is not going to be broadcasting it on TV lol
@@Caffeine_Addict_2020 I watched the whole episode, I thought "I bet the spoilt pig comment is a bit of an exaggeration" but yeah he came across as worse than that, like a 7 year old talking to his Mother and not someone in their 40's Nothing in that Dr Phil episode came across like he wanted help, he was just bitching at his Mother for ruining his party, he was also hammered on it
The amount of insight into his whole career is astonishing! Well done!
Dude that was a fantastic portrayal. You got to speak about him, show him, show his woe’s…I’m really impressed by you. And you are right to say he still could get all of it back. Good for you for supporting Bam and keep up these bio’s!
I was a vendor at a convention he was signing photos at. I was too busy to get in line to have one signed for my son but when Bam and his wife (and baby) came by my booth and purchased some things, him and my husband got to chatting about my husband's band shirt lol. My husband mentioned not getting over there in time.. he told my husband don't worry I'll come back and hook your son up.. mind you autographs were not free. Honestly as I looked and listened I questioned his sobriety even though he had just come from a stay in rehab, he just had that look. I almost didn't think he would come back just because we weren't pitching for any free stuff he fully volunteered it. He's a legit broken human on the inside but still incredibly kind and generous. Looking into Bams eyes from 4 feet away was incredibly hard not to just just start crying knowing how much pain he must be in. This might seem hard to believe but my experience with him was a person that was a gentle spoken, kind and generous man that kept his word. About 2 hours later Bam ran over to JUST our booth and handed my husband a little bundle of autographed pictures and other memorabilia and told my husband this is for your son and tell him "don't stop skating or give up on your dreams".. side note: his wife had so much love in her eyes walking with him and their daughter. I hope at some point he makes it out of that dark hole he's in. He has a heart of solid gold in there. Thats something you have to look directly into his eyes to see I'm vending right next to artist Caitlin McCarthy and across from Bit Bat Boutique 5:28 that's me (black dress/glasses) and my husband (he's in a kilt) kzhead.info/sun/gZR8drudjqChd68/bejne.html
love your post. I always catch mad shit from ppl when I stick up for Bam, but he's a good friend to his good friends, if you know what I mean. LoL. He is soo diff now, he is a shell of his former self, bc of losing Dunn, and the fact that he has been partying nonstop for decades. Even though he acts like a spoiled kid jackass on tv, it doesn't mean the guy isn't a sound dude with a heart of gold. I used to chill with him, went up to see the band jam, I even partied up at the house a few times (I knew a girl that went to school with Novack, I'm from Philly & my best friend grew up in West Chester) Underneath all of the craziness & bratty attitude, he really is a sweetheart (when he wants to be) I can totally attest to this. LOL. OMFG, The last time I chilled with that crew, we met up with all of them in A.C - Bam had an entire floor of rooms booked, it was utter chaos & madness, walking from room to room, each room even more insane than the last. People getting tatts, jammin' on guitars, someone even snuck a miniature donkey in I SWEAR TO GOD. Everyone was partying like rockstars, what a night! I didn't sleep. (This was like 15 yrs ago, FFS. LOL) One thing I would like to say to ppl that call him a spoiled asshole, like being aggressive & abusive and smacking his Dad & shit - I also hated when he acted like that, and not to ever make excuses for it, but a lot of the times when he was like that he was most definitely off of his meds. He would get really hype and like have to start smacking something or someone. (he used to smack my cheeks sometimes, its like a weird tic) I miss the old Bam, though. I hope & pray he can get it together. It is really sad to see him like this, every time I do, I start bawling my eyes out, bc it is not even the same person. :'-(
@@demo3456 they said his child was a baby at the time. considering most young babies look like androgynous sacks of meat, can’t blame op for not knowing
what drugs did he take that messed him up mentally
@@Jess1234 all drugs mess you up mentally when you are addicted. Just the alcohol alone is enough to severely mess with his judgment. But if the Adderall is any indication toward his drugs of choice. It's possible it was a mixture of alcohol, amphetamines and a good ole dose of whatever ya got lying around. I'm not so sure if I buy that Bam was fired after a single Adderall, all of those dudes are pretty knowledgeable in addiction and I don't see them abandoning him over a relapse of a single pill. Relapse is a part of recovery. 6 years sober.
@@HollhouseVanHouten I get it but must throwing that out there can't believe everything you hear on the net haha
It's like a double edged sword with Bam. He was raised believing he could do anything without consequence which is probably what made him so successful. But at the same time that upbringing denied him the ability to know his limitations and when to reign it in. I hope he gets on track for his sake, and the sake of his family because he's got alotta livin' left. Good luck brother 🤙🏾
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Bam has lived the American dream x1000 times since he was born compare his life to mine my life stinks 😷 💀🦴💀🦴💀🦴💀🦴💀
Two edged Sword is the Word of God Bam no where near that
Life is a series of dichotomies. You cannot get pulled to one side of either extreme; you must find balance.
He was raised with zero discipline. This is why teaching your kids humility and the consequences of your actions is important.
I now understand what Bam felt completely. A week ago at 12:45pm, I lost my best friend in the world in a car crash. He was like a brother to me, and growing up as kids, him and I were practically inseparable.
Hope you get better dude, sorry to hear that
@@mono.kaiser Thank you, this last week was better, but it’s not goodbye, because I will see him again
Yeah I understand. I have lost a few and it's never the same, but you can move on. Don't give up. He wouldn't want you to give up.
I pray for your healing. I wish Bam was able to heal in private and get sober without forcing his hand
A good friend of mine left overseas for a year, it crashed me. I cant imagine losing him. I wish you the best
I lost my childhood best friend a couple of years ago to an OD. It was life altering. I fully understand Bam's pain as there is nothing or no one that can ever replace the void that losing a brother, that you spent almost every moment with for a decade plus, leaves. I had an awful time immediately thereafter as my desire to continue on and stay sober had completely disappeared. I pray Bam finds some solice and strength to continue on in honor of Ryan, living a life Ryan would be proud of.
Bam Margera is the perfect example of why parents need to have boundaries and impose some level of discipline on their children. No one told him no and it is reflected on his behavior within the past few years. It's really sad actually.
agreed, but just the past few years?... IMHO dude is in a irreversable death spiral which some could reasonably argue as being not in the least bit undeservered .. but i digress 🙄
Damn dude. Kids just want to live the life Bam did too dude. Like, a bunch of kids these days get hung up on having a CURFEW for your kid to turn their phone off and give it to their parents at 8:30. Pretty much a curfew. And these kids were being like "Duuuuh, you're gonna make a sneaky kid!" when the fact is without discipline they're even more fucked.
@@debeb5148 these days? Kids have always been upset about curfews. You're just more aware of their opinions because you are also spending so much time online.
@@5h4d0w5l1f3 Strangely I haven't, not saying I was perfect. Just eventually I had to be inside the house. I come from a time before phones.
@@debeb5148 Not sure why you took that so personally but have nothing to say about the actual concept at hand lmfao
Bam is a sad example of what 0 discipline and complete freedom will do to a kid growing up.
I also would put in there, the family enjoying the fruits of his labor, if you will
@@itiswhatis5656I’m pretty sure they’d be happy to never of had that if they could get their son back and not have to watch him die - all parents make mistakes and no parent deserves to see their child addicted to drugs and alcohol and they weren’t getting anything out of supporting his love of skateboarding when he was young, his dad would skate with him every day and they would take him to all the competitions etc so without the love and support of his patents he may never have become such a great skater
What about his brother?
@@jakobaa9031 exactly, blaming parents for a grown adults behaviour is continuing on with what they say caused the bad behaviour in the first place 😫
this ^ Children need discipline, structure... that sounds like something teens will quickly 'give a middle finger to' - but to have those things growing up shows you are loved and cared for. It shows you have value to those that care about you, they don't want you to be hurt, or lost. People have heard of the sentence "Spare the rod and spoil the child" to mean that we must try to never hold back our kids, never punish and just let kids do what they want; but most don't know that the Hebraic writers do not write that way, they write with an 'if-then' style, which makes it "IF you spare the rod, THEN you will spoil the child" [all of that is in the bible btw]... Kids need to feel safe when young, so that when the time comes, they will have the confidence and thorough-thinking to handle what comes at them later in life
As an alcoholic/ addict currently going through a relapse after 3 years of sobriety, I feel for him. I hope he can find the help he needs 💚
Stay strong❤
I finally got sober last year. My advice is to stay in the present moment. Most people (myself included), are constantly trying to escape the present, and it causes extreme stress/anxiety. It's a simple change in mindset that can change your life. Accept that there is no escape from your current reality, and that this life is important. Hope this helps.
What’s sad is Bam is only 43.. can’t imagine he’ll live much longer if he continues down this path
The way Bam talks it kills me. My uncle was a raging alcoholic, he talked similar to Bam. I lost my uncle in 2019 to his addiction. We offered him so much help, places to live, and he didn't want it. He died on the streets alone. Alcohol is a horrible, horrible drug. I hope he realizes that there are fans who love him when he is sober.
I've just watched jackass forever and ended up on this video. Much love for your uncle. But for real. I didn't know him but I get it man. I really do. It fucking sucks how genuinely good people deep down can get fucked up and spiral out of control -sometimes to their deaths- before then can have a chance to break through and live through it. Hope you get what I mean. Much love to everyone reading this who feels it speaks to them. I really really mean it.
mate its not the alcohol.. something hapoen with ur uncle and he has choosen his way out
I’m sorry for your loss
He needs to love himself first before he can accept that fan love.
Yeah I used to steal hand sanatizer ( Before 2020 ) and drink it for about 3-4 months. Drug will drive you insane !
I find it just ridiculous that our generation grew up on Jackass and Viva la Bam. It was on TV during the day. We actually watched it all the time at school, sometimes with the teacher. Now that we're a lot older and wiser, KZhead has decided that it's not safe for us to watch an objective and educational documentary about the show, while the actual show is still up and probably monetized. Meanwhile the kids are watching Jake Paul and Nelk showing them how to dehumanize women and play slot machines online. I honestly don't know what to think anymore. EDIT: If you got offended by my mention of Nelk, just replace it with Prince Family or Ricegum or whatever. The point wasn't that any of these examples should be banned. The point was that KZhead's moral code is clearly being dictated by advertisers.
You'll think what they allow you to think nothing more nothing less... Thought police wee woo wee woo
Susan wants you a slave.
youtube is the biggest scum i hope they all get sick
Wtf are the replies to this comment?!
I wouldn't say Nelk is bad of course there frat vibes but not shitty people
Fantastic doc. Keep your head up wherever you are Bam. I am 44 and still take inspiration from just enjoying life from you and everyone from the extensive viewing of creativity and getting reactions. Thanks man.
Thank you for posting this . I saw a video on Steve o’s life Thru tough times & that was really hard to watch. Hope bam figures out what he needs to for his sake & his family.
I know how Bam feels. I lost my best friend a year after we got back from Afghanistan. I spiraled for years but since 2017 I’ve had a grip on it.I hope he pulls a SteveO
Glad you're doing better now brother.
@L Turner That it does, maybe take the billions spent on weapons, tanks, planes etc that are just going to be stuck in some hanger and actually give veterans the same type of support structure especially for those that went into service because frankly they were lost and needed a purpose. Except they don't then give them any support once they are on the plane back home.
Kid Nag Fresh
Same here, such a struggle. Need more awareness on veteran's suicides. The numbers are off the charts. When you walk up on a dead 14 year old girl crucified in a mosque with a real barbed crown of thorns... you'll never sleep right again.
My best friend of 17 yrs died in 2019, 2 weeks after my father had died, I lost em both in a single month, the two dudes who I was the most like, gone in a matter of weeks from my life. I got sober. Had a child. Manned up. They would be proud of us Bro, they rest in Peace knowing they gave us both the strength and the will to CHANGE.
I've done a lot of drugs and been around a lot of drug addicts in my 40 years on this planet. Bam Margera has the problem that a lot of drug addicts have: he's completely surrounded himself with enablers.
Good post.
Sometimes the people are too toxic to stop or you get burnt in the fire with them.
Sobriety is not life. Clowns.
@@jamdaddy7589 Huh?
@@WAViolenceLLC you’re not any better than the next guy Lmao 🤣 funny the only people against drug use are narcissist
That is indeed the problem right now, you have to *Want* to get better, Steve-O has said that exact thing both about himself overcoming addiction and when it comes to Bam and their many attempts to help him. The sad fact is at the end of the day, you can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves and that goes for everything, not just addiction
Excellent video and commentary. Especially your words at the end
Watching him lately, its stunning how much denial he is in for a man in his 40s. I do believe how he was raised is playing a huge part in this...not to shade his parents or anything but let's face it he was spoiled and was borderline abusive towards his family for years as a prank, yeah whatever. Kids who are spoiled like this usually have a tough time adjusting to adulthood, but when substance abuse is thrown in the mix, damn its rough. Think about it,, Bam had ZERO accountability for anything his whole life. When Bam is ready he'll sincerely get help or he'll die first, unfortunately. Addiction is no freakin joke, I'm the same age as Bam, 43, and was an addict/alcoholic all through my 20s and most of my 30s, 6 years clean this year. It can be done, but you never believe its possible when you are in the pit of snakes thrashing around. Godspeed Bam.
Same. Gave it all up for good at 39. You have to grow up at some point.
It's ironic that they are probably the only reason why he hasn't ended up broke and homeless.
Congrats on being clean and keep up the good work.
Ironically his worst fear is snakes... 😖
I was a daily drinker, and was completely blacked out for 10 yrs. I haven't had a drink since 2009. Keep trying BAM, it can be Dunn bro.
I remember watching Bam back in the day and thinking "what the hell is wrong with his parents." They seem like nice people, but absolutely horrible parents. Now that I'm an adult I say all the time that the best thing my parents ever did for me was to tell me "NO." Bam is exactly what you get when you let your kids do whatever they want with no consequences.
His parents thought about the cash Bam (and his parents) were raking in and never were true parents. Now they have a alcoholic/drug addict son who will probably be dead within 5 years....
Is there a source for that information? It seems like a weird thing to know if you aren't Bam or his parents. Not saying that it's false, just wondering how people would know that they didn't make him do anything
I feel like April tried to stop alot of it. But Phil loved to laugh with em. Its easy for us to judge not truly knowing them tho.
@@yukrix Watch all the shows on MTV from back in the day. He was a total ass to his parents and uncle. I’m sure they all got rich from it, but it was still awful.
I came to say exactly this. Bam was a spoiled ass kid. I tried to watch the show because i liked the jackass stuff. never could make it through an episode because of how he acted.
Thank you for this video, it helps to know I'm not the only one struggling with alcoholism and closing the door on the past. As a content creator, your videos are compassionate yet knowledgeable too
The random moments of you being raw and genuine are really wholesome. Just came across your channel and instantly subscribed.
If you were a teenager during around 2004ish, your teens were definitely 100% impacted by Bam Margera in some way or another. Everyone wanted to be a skater, Bam was the coolest person on the planet at the time, and Viva la Bam was in its prime.
he was almost my least favorite crew member. he looked like a mallgoth and was whiny as hell.
My dude this man's influence reached South Africa ✌️ as a kid in to early 2000s Bam and the gents has JackAss had an impact on us all! Man had serious reach 🤘
I definitely never wanted to be a skater in 2004 in my teens and hated jackass with a passion
Damn right! Still got my stick n poke heartagram tattoo 🤣
When I was a kid, I despised Bam for the way he treated his family on the show & I always wondered why those parts even existed. Now that I'm older & realize those parts were probably fake, I just feel bad for him. Living on camera already normally messes people up but it's gotta be so much worse when living a destructive lifestyle is pretty much the defining trait of your career & you never learned any other way to pass the time so now you have all the money & options but none of the drive & experience.
This will be back at a million in no time ☝️🔥
tommy post i beg of you
tommy
Need a new video Tommy
Hope you are doing well Tommy, I really want you to upload but I know there may be a reason for you not uploading take all the time you need bro but just know we miss you! no sus sh!t. Not tryna see you in a what happened to Tommy Craze video lol
Help him out Tommy
Excellent video as always man.
Phenomenal video man. Much love dude
It is crazy, Bam has literally become the exemplar of why parents need to do all aspects of their job. Not just the fun parts. Phil and April were extremely lucky and if Bam wasn't so talented and frankly didn't have a feel for how to get paid it would have been a huge problem many, many years ago. A grown man runs into his parents' bedroom and starts punching his father. For entertainment. And a TV network broadcasts it. There are so many inflection points where Bam could have changed for the better and easily have gotten a happier life. It sounds like Estonia and Spain were his last chance and he put in the work and then threw it away.
Yes but we, the audience have a responsibility to not enable such behaviors and let's face it, the audience encourages it.
I think his parents are great its a bit unfair to place blame on them, theu encouraged his dreams
@@thesnailtale8490 "To encourage someone's dreams" and "to spoil somebody rotten" are two very different things. Bam was spoiled rotten by his parents, they never said "no" to anything.
Bam's parents were extremely lucky? I wonder if they feel lucky. They were irresponsible and lazy and are at fault for how his life has turned out. Too bad they couldn't see the importance of just raising him to be a decent human rather than having fame but being an empty immature brat.
@@pattymatranga1818 Extremely lucky in the sense that if they had a less talented son they would've done the same thing but done it in poverty.
1:20 "And his parent's never made him do anything...no chores, no responsibilities" 22:00 "he was a spoiled kid who got whatever he wanted in life.... his parents never told him no....nobody ever told him NO" - That speaks volumes. They seem like nice people but the type that would let him get away with anything with no consequences or discipline. See how that works out???
That's how it was in the 80's and 90's and why there were so many a**holes from Bam's generation. Me and Bam are the same age and all the skater kids who acted so tough and bad, were all from rich homes. Bam lived in West Chester which is right outside of Philly from where I from. West Chester is where the rich people live
I think it really broke down just because he got "famous" super young. He wasn't "famous famous" but he was super well known all around the skate scene when he was only 13 and he was traveling because he was actually making money from it. April and Phil gave him a super great childhood, I think up until he was a teenager they were phenomenal parents (and their other kids turned out pretty decently). Had he not gotten famous at 13, they would have imposed more responsibilities on him, made him get a job, etc. But since he was "making money" already from skating, what's a parent to do but encourage a profitable venture? He was able to make money without having to have responsibility, and form their perspective he was doing well and not doing any "bad kid things"... He didn't start drinking and doing drugs until his mid twenties! If you're a parent, and your kid is NOT doing drugs or drinking, AND they're making money, its probably really really hard to find where to put your foot down to teach proper discipline and responsibility. You can't tell a kid who's doing everything right on paper that they're doing wrong.
The way he treated his parents in Viva La Bam speaks volumes. Even if it was scripted, he was very disrespectful.
I love how people consider themselves intelligent enough to psychoanalyze and judge someones life but never once consider that maybe they dont know everything about a person just because they watched a few seasons of a TV SHOW.
@@foreverme3078 How was the family rich if his dad was an Acme store baker? I'm genuinely curious because Ive always wondered if Bams family had money before he got famous.
Man, this is a really hard video to watch. Shed a tear on this one. Bam was one of my childhood hero's and I dread reading about his inevitable death...
Amazingly done, Patrick. So much nostalgia from this🤙🏾
“trying to re-create a moment” is the perfect way to describe addiction (not speaking from an outsider POV)
Isn't that the truth old boy like the 1st time u get high ur constantly looking for that recreate moment been there been 2ina half years clean now
Yep, it's called chasing the dragon
Story of my life with alcohol, cannabis, and fucking opiate painkillers.
Maybe for some people. I just liked getting high. 🤷🏼♂️ Then it turned into keeping withdrawals away. Once you truly decide you don’t want to live that way anymore you will stop. Eventually, you’ll look back and you won’t romanticize the shit anymore. You’ll be disgusted by it.
Agreed!
Him freaking out at MTV for wanting him to bring life into the world for financial gain is probably the most wholesome thing he did back then. Especially considering the things that he was willing to do for money.
I grew up on Jackass and although I found most of Bam's stunts funny, the way he'd wreck cars and flaunt his cash made me see him as a douche. But hearing that part, he may still be a bit of a douche but at least he's not a narcissistic moron. He clearly has principles, that alone makes me wish the best for him. Hopefully his true friends eventually get him out of the dark pit he can't seem to escape.
There's an expression that "no child should be brought into this world with a job to do", Bam was right to stand up against that! If your having a kid to save a relationship or to try and give your life meaning or to make your future less lonely then your doing it for the wrong reasons!
@@pavlovsdogman Gottem
@C S Tell me something I don't know. It runs down both sides of my family, I experienced both weed and pill addiction myself. There's far harder challenges in life than getting clean, especially when you have money and a large support network like Bam has. Or you can keep finding excuses....
Easy to say when u don't have money like he did at a young age...
You covered this topic very well and your empathy and kindness towards Bam is greatly appreciated. It’s weird seeing these celebrities you grow up with completely spiral. Although Bam was quite obnoxious (I remember the days as a child watching Viva La Bam and being horrified with his behavior) he had no discipline but that’s not necessarily his fault. He is having some serious ego issues as you mentioned (this topic in itself of people attaching too much to their past/their old talents/ their looks, etc)and this is a topic that should be discussed more. I pray that he gets better because you’re right he does have a lot to offer. Thank you.
This is a really well done piece man. Great watch. Fine work! 👏
The way he managed to get himself off drugs and back into shape before is inspiring. I hope he finds that strength again. 🤘🏾❤️🤘🏾
I hope he focuses on his kid. Because he needs his dad. I hope someday he will close the chapter of his past to focus on the future.
u know that represents the devils horns
@@MCsmileyB it also represents rock on. So…
@@stoneheart_raven ye course it does and pentagrams arent satanic
@@MCsmileyB shutup u know why he used those emojis
Thank you for being considerate of his addiction problems and showing that he’s just not mentally okay and isn’t a bad person for struggling with addiction. My mom and really all of her side of the family was addicted to one substance or many. It had a chokehold on at least 3 generations on that side of the family. And most of them including my mom has passed away with their addiction problems either prompting their passing directly or the symptoms of years of dr*g abuse causing further detrimental consequences. Before I was born my dad was an alcoholic too so it’s really on both sides. My dad is still with us and stopped drinking as soon as he found out my older brother was on the way. But my point is that struggling with addiction doesn’t make you evil. It really is like a disease. It took me a lot of therapy to come to terms with that. When mom passed it wasn’t normal grief I was going through.. it was guilt. I had grieved the loss of my mother long before she actually passed but I spent a lot of time resenting her for “choosing” her addiction over us kids. At a certain point the addiction is mainly the addict having to take something to keep from being in awful physical and mental pain.. or my mom was like that. I remember her being sick and sweaty a ton when I was younger. She was going through withdrawals. The guilt I feel now is because she would have moved Heaven and earth for us kids and she really tried to get better over and over. She just didn’t have any support or resources considering her family leeched onto her financially and encouraged more dr*g abuse. I miss her more and more everyday. She really was such a good person and never hurt or stole from anyone to support her habits. She was as good of a woman as she knew how to be.
Bro u should not even think you where being too hard on Bam, honestly if anything you was being really nice, you kept out a lot of dark truth that Bam was involved in, but to keep it rated G, you did a great job. I really loved how you created & narrated this video.. thank you.
When I first watched it didn't seem 25 minutes (in a positive way :D) Keep it up Patrick
wasn't it like an hour long?
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Thats how u kno its a good video
Man, this was actually pretty incredible and profound. I'm from West Chester. My oldest brother went to school with Bam at Henderson. I have met Bam multiple times throughout my years. This dude mad an amazing summary of Bams life so far. And he leaves it with hope for better things down the line. As a Father now myself, I hope Bam can just be the best person possible for his child.
I grew up in Westchester myself. Still live here actually. Worked at the McDonald's off gay street when I was younger and vito would be a regular. Was there when The Note opened and closed a few years later. Bam got caught cheating with a girlfriend of one of my friends and got into a very heated argument outside my house which led to guns being involved lol. Its crazy how not just bams life, but everybody in the immediate family's life went straight to hell after Ryan's death. Hope he does get better for himself and his family. Dudes gotta get out of the jackass phase and do some growing up.
@@spacetatters1302 totally agree
He went to East
@@jenniferwilliams5478 Ok?
@@spacetatters1302 the note was the spot dude Saw Pretty Lights, Sts9 and the crystal method there
your closing statement was spot on patrick.. well said and well done on this video.. thanks for this...
Great video! You should do a video of other members of jackass too
I'm 34 and I struggle with addiction as well. What you said at the end is very heart warming.
Me too bro. I'm 41. 16 years now. A lot of parallels to bam- the spoiled, selfish, do whatever I want kind of easy life. Fucking addiction destroys people and their self esteem, and the people they love. What I've learned is that you can't wait for an epiphany. Can't wait till you're ready. Just gotta be fed up enough to do it. The problem is, we get fed up and motivated for change, but a day, month or year later, the addiction makes us forget about how ready we are lol. Rewires the brain man. Good luck. Sincerely wish you the best.
PROTIP: Things never get better. You just get deeper, and lose more friends. Suck it up, buttercup. You're in the downward spiral... and that's where you're meant to be. Jesus don't want you for a sunbeam.
Both of you can do it, I was addicted to opiates for 14 years and clean now for 12. Having my children woke me up and got me right. Don't give up find something that will motivate you to do better for yourself and family.
Stay Strong G!!! ❤❤❤
hey man, stay strong. You can do it and it's worth it. Getting sober is the best decision you could ever make it
I LOVE that bam stood up to MTV, when they wanted him to have a literally child as a prop. I hope he gets the help he needs I grew up with bam and losing Ryan, I’m honestly shocked it didn’t kill him from heartbreak. I’m sure that took a massive toll on his marriage. I hope he’s at least working on his mental health 🥺
It’s too late unfortunately
he will never change. he kept abusing his wife too
Soon he will be yelling " Gimme those pork rinds, gud- damnit. I'm seriously!!".
Listen, man. I watch a lot of KZhead videos and regardless of whether or not I enjoy them, I never comment. However, this time I felt the need to say something. I've been feeling rather down lately. The sheer weight of just being alive in this chaotic chapter of human history is existentially exhausting. With my inescapable algorithm flooding my feed with nothing but negativity, the burden of life seems to become heavier and heavier by each day. There was something beautiful about this video, particularly in your final words. Giving me just a tiny bit of hope in an otherwise grim reality - and a precious reminder, that there is still kindness in this world. I don't know, man. Sounds silly, but honestly, thank you for this video. It hugged my soul. Subscribed.
Facts. Hang in there.
Hey this was great! Thanks! ✌
I remember watching his reality show as a teen and thinking: this guy is really spoiled from a younger age because I could never think about doing half what he did to my parents and still have my sould residing in my body. It's scary that a lack on strict parenting skills, bad company and very few goals in life can ruin someone's life.
Still would prefer he get sober, but he seems like a big POS either way.
and the life of others
Well bad parenting+ they also got their fair share of $. Unfortunately the cost is too high
Is like describing a flat earther.
True, everyone adored him, but I though - this is a one reckless person I don’t believe will do any good. And I was younger 8 years than him even.
Never been a fan of him but I hope he can get it together. Never nice to see someone go through addiction struggles
Look at fucking Steve-o. Bam is a bitch.
Never.
what if your addicted to not being addicted.
@@pietari2709 that's not how it works.
@@SergyMilitaryRankings what if im addicted to it working?
I dig the message at the end. I hope Bam grows up. It'll probably be easier to take responsibility, accountability for himself, apply some structure to his life than to be going through the crap he has gone through.
Man this was a great vid 👌
Unfortunately his issues started when his parents never made him do chores or anything and just skate. People need to learn structure and responsibility as they’re growing up. At least a little. Now he’s an adult who’s completely lost. It’s hard to expect an adult to grow up and be responsible when they never to do any of that before. He’s going to need a lot of therapy & work. This is such a sad story. I hope he come find peace
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Absolutely true. Now he’s a grown middle aged man with none of the actual tools needed to overcome his addiction. You can have all the money and “friends” in the world but it’s ultimately an internal realization that one needs to come to in order to get sober.
Yeah. The main lesson is DONT SPOIL YOUR KIDS.
Idk man I had no responsibility/absent parents and at 18 when I got my first reality check it took about a year to learn some structure. Bams had decades. I don’t think we can exonerate people from never growing up just because they had a rough start. Lots of us did.
@@maldor56 You had a reality check and I think most people do but Bam never did and still hasn’t. He has zero humility and looks up to nobody except maybe his dad who, as good as a guy as he is, unfortunately was never an authoritative figure.
Everything that you can say about Bam and his lifestyle, the fact that his line was "I'm not gonna bring a baby to the world just to make MTV money" is interesting.
Not one to stick up for a big, faceless corporation but just because Bam said it, doesn't make it true (and he was probably drunk/high when he made the claim).
I'd say bam probbly offered that to the tv show but turned around and spin it it was them when they walked
@@jibbityjab2469 ‘Not one to…’ then proceeds to defend them 😂 I think people forget how exploitative MTV was. Did people just forget about 16 and Pregnant or Teen Mom?
@@liammcbain1 Not defending them & know they are exploitative as shit for the sake of money and ratings....point is you can't trust either side without having firsthand knowledge. I was just pointing out that Margera might have floated the story so he could play the victim...gee, that would be out of character for him, huh?? LOL
Cancerous social media and zoomers airing their negative IQ opinions everywhere hasn't helped tho, not to mention all the shilling and virtue signalling these pieces of sh^t do. If you actually believe Steveo or Novak or any of these cancerous f&cks is truly sober you are coping hard. Addicts are master manipulators which is why Bam's case is even more sad. What do you think is gonna happen when your childhood is a permanent dopamine rush with no end in sight. Suddenly you are 35, your best friend died and you have to cope. I doubt he will get better (although I genuinely hope he does) but life unfortunately isn't that fair or easy
You should make a continuation of this video but showing how better he is doing
good video man!
It breaks my heart to see that Bam still hasn't gotten over the death of his best friend. It sounds weird saying this because I've never met the guy, but after watching him grow up on Jackass, Viva, etc... I feel like Bam is a friend. I really want the best for him.
I'm sorry it has been over a decade. At what point is the death a crutch?
@@p_campbell Ever heard of a spiral?
@@p_campbell Sadness or a guilty conscience?
😂 no
@@p_campbell grief knows no bounds and has no universally determined timeline, especially when you suffer from arrested development and never had to develop healthy coping skills as an adult.
I loved Bam as a kid and it's sad to see his life has gone the way it has. But people have gotten their shit together alot older than him, there's still hope.
Agreed...its never too late to turn your life around for the better....better late than never!
Steve O and hell Novak turned his life around as well. Someone said Bam is probably jealous of Novak which is stupid because they're suppose to be friends, and broke my heart when I read Steve O's tweet because he truly cared and tried to help him like a good friend and Bam is just so far gone he needs not just physical help, but mentally as well.
@@joetie7516 Its already too late for Bam at this point. Once he's crossed to the point of no return, he's of beyond help.
Great job on this 📸 video dude.
Bro I remember you listening to underground music every vid getting 20k views I’m proud of you bro 8mil views 1.6 mil subs your killing it
Didn’t realize this got taken down. Hopefully you’ll have better luck with this one. Been loving your deep dives.
nah in one day it will be on the trading page and then be taken down
@@DerHalbeEuro talking about Jonny Knoxville getting shot in a bulletproof vest apparently
@@TsunaDragon2 The longer I have a KZhead account, the more I think KZhead seriously needs to rethink it's policies.
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Great video. On a positive note, Bam is under some type of guardianship program at a rehab in Florida currently. Steve-O and Brandon Novak were talking about it recently on Steve-Os podcast. Apparently he is not even allowed to use a phone without supervision. Which is a good thing considering the Instagram meltdowns.
that sounds like good news!
Good to hear but also kind of sad considering that's how much he's lost control of himself, glad his friends and family haven't given up
What's positive about that? Sounds restrictive and suspicious. If he wants to melt down on Instagram, that's his business.
@@Aivottaja yeah, I miss the IG meltdowns. They were hilarious.
Sounds horrible. I hope he will break out of that place.
That was very well done, and very sad. My son was born in 2000 and his three favorite people on the planet while growing up were Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston and Bam. Hope he fixes himself. Deserves to be remembered as one of the best skaters out there in his prime.
42 and only 420 friendly but struggled with addiction- sober since 37- I grew up watching these guys and it’s just so sad to see. Actually watching Jackass Forever was pretty depressing knowing all that has gone on since the 90s. Anyway always loved Bam I hope he gets it together for his kids sake and finds something that he can be passionate about. Thank you for the video- just discovered ur channel today- well done!
Man, it sucks to see guys I used to watch when I was a kid end up falling off like this. I really hope Bam is able to finally make it out of the dark tunnel he's in. Really good vid btw.
He has been a year clean, he is doing much better
He just got a year clean I believe??!
Frenzy & bam cotd coop wr bo1 2022 let’s see it
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Tbh I feel like a lot of his early fans have gone down the same 2 roads the jackass members did. Some continued with the drugs and shit even when we grew up, and turned into a mess. And some of us grew up and stopped all that crap, realizing you'll just stagnate forever if you dont
There’s also a lot to be said for the loss of his relationship with Ville Valo of HIM. Ville got sober, Bam didn’t, and Bam resented Ville no longer being “fun and drunk.” 2016 and Barcelona they reunited for a short time, but once he started spiraling down again, it was done. Ville, who gave him rights to the heartagram, which Ville created and became Bam’s trademark as much as HIM’s. No one ever thought Novak would be sober and begging Bam to clean up. My heart breaks for Bam. He has so much love waiting for him and it’s like he doesn’t want it without Dunn. There are tons of people who want to see him healthy and happy. I really hope he finds it soon. Thanks for the great vids.
Fantastic video! Thank you for making
Bravooo for the content love the mood 😁
Jesus this is tough, Bam was such an influential figure and he had it all. Seeing him just spiral out of control when Ryan died was so sad. I feel for him hope he gets the help he needs.
Ageing is very tough. You face existential questions and some people dont like the answers they find.
The spiral had begun before Ryan died but his death certainly didn't help
I wanna see Bam get better, for the sake of his family and friends. The man's bee through more than enough, already, and he deserves a chance to find peace and move on from his rocky past.
You make your own chances, and he's pushing those chances away.
@@corporealcasimir4885 why are you saying that? he's been sober for about a third of a year now and looks like he's as close to his wife and kid as ever i don't see him turning back to his old life especially at 42
@@awilliams3881 Wow! Third of a year! Ring the press!
@@corporealcasimir4885 toxic cynics like you are a big reason people cant get clean, you just drag people down and highlight negatives i pray none of your friends will try lean on you in times of need because they will fall
And for his kid most of all
What an excellent commentary on Bam's life! Very well made, thanks for this.
Unreal video mate, really well made.
Its such a shame that this video was released months ago but yesterday he escaped from rehab yet again. I really hope he can get better.
I’m not a huge fan of Dustin Dailey, but he has a couple of recent videos discussing Bam and his related issues, and alongside that girl Amanda from SWU. They’re really thought provoking and worth checking out. :)
Escaped or left?
@@mellowedbri5643 escaped he didn't voluntarily check I'm so he can't check himself oit
Prayers to ma homie
@@mellowedbri5643 Escaped. It seems he got some sort of free-range rehab after that (seemingly he escaped multiple times, partially because he was annoyed that he didn't get the celebrity treatment other celebs got), but was seen partying and drinking in late September again. I am not sure that he actually wants to stay sober, so rehab is basically a waste of time.
After I lost my father I went in to a deep depression, their isn’t anything that someone can say to bring you out of it. You just learn to live with the loss, and you never get over it. You have to keep living for your self and family and for those who are no longer here.
Maybe the fact that youre merely one of million people who have been in the exact same position and that living a life of constant misery will not do any good for you or the deceased. But i love drugs as much as the next person, so who am i to speak.
im not going to sit around an be sad all day doing nothing thats not what my dad wouldve wanted anyways
@@thesquad2253 I was just in Shock, I guess …it was a massive heart attack…
@@thesquad2253 Its kinda sad when people use your type of thought processes in a way that minimizes other peoples way of mourning. Being overly brazen and not letting yourself be sad is definitely not the right option either. You cannot control your sympathetic nervous system and you cant fault people for falling into a clinical depression. Nor fault them for not having a reaction at all, like you dont seem to have. But you can control how you chose to act towards other and influence our culture.
Same boat , actually its 1 year since mine's. They tell you it gets easier with time , time heals everything blah blah blah.... it doesnt Stay strong !
Good video bud, nice balance
thanks for being kind and honest in this video :)
Hopefully you can make a part 2 soon, showing him spiraling back up. He just reached one year sobriety, that's a good start.
You have a link for this?
@@CityofTheAncients kzhead.info/sun/oMqwftSprHOXjHk/bejne.html This video is where I got it from.
He’s a lost cause mate. Will never change for the better
@@Timesend I reserve my right to hope for the best. Mate.
@@s70rk respect 👌 i hope he finds a way also
This is such a fantastic documentary. The research, the editing, the fluidity of narration through the timeline is truly impressive. Most of all, the compassion, introspective and intelligent commentary is what I enjoyed the most. Great job 👏👏👏
This👌🏻❤
cringe, did u just turn 13 boyo
I agree man, was really well done
@@GLKHDtwo I am am a 39 year old British woman, but you go off sis 👌😂
You make some really good videos
after Tila tequila and this i needed to sub. Subbed❤
Its a miracle that Bam is still alive. I don't think Jackass or Knoxville did him dirty. They practically saved his life by firing him.
The only person that's ever really done Bam dirty is Bam.
I remember as a kid I idolized him (I was like 8-10 when jackass was blowing up) but now I see/hear about him and I just feel pity, he has so many advantages that most of us can't even fathom but he chooses to wallow in self pity and blame all his problems on his parents spoiling him and Dunn passing on. He's pathetic honestly but I hope he finds his way out of the darkness
@@thadude949 To be fair when you were a kid he was a genuinely upstanding guy, during the early days of Jackass and the Bam shows he was quite literally the only member that had his life together. I think too many people are playing this off as the guy being pathetic when it is clear Dunn dying has had an immense effect on his life, they were more than friends or siblings, they seemed to be much closer than that. It is also sad how people mention Brandon and how Bam literally changed his life for the better and yet no one here is talking about how Brandon should be getting in there and repaying the debt he incurred so long ago.
@@Outwardpd fr and bam was never spoiled either like dumb dumb @WingsOnYour6 Said bams father was actually an abusive scum bag that's why bam beat his dad up so often.
they saved his life by firing him for taking an adderall lol. how is that saving his life, im sure he went out and did much worse than that out of spite. should have just let him go with a warning.
One word could have helped Bam throughout his life... "no". He didnt hear it enough at a young age, and had to learn it much much later when his world fell apart. I hope he overcomes his personal demons and realises that "no" is a loving answer in many situations.
Hey have you noticed how many times he flashes the "hail Satan" Freemason hand mudra. Looks like he's balls deep into that cultural marxism thingy.
@@TwoFingeredMamma Freemason and Marxism???? hahahaha
Boy you nailed that one .... I have a brother like Bam but without the success .... He's a complete POS who tortured all of us with impunity and never did anything with his life except use people .... My home life growing up was dominated by his bullshit .... The details and gross injustices my sister and I suffered are too numerous and painful to rehash here, but the damage that my parents caused by never saying no and allowing him to sink our family into complete and utter chaos, and worse, what amounted to a living hell, will I fear, reverberate down through the years in my parents progeny. Hopefully this karmic mushroom cloud will extinguish itself sooner rather than later.
He's a pathetic worm. So spoiled and pampered yet he messed everything up.
@@TwoFingeredMamma "cultural marxism" is a neo-nazi conspiracy theory. insane made up bullshit that makes no fucking sense.
Great video. Love Bam, this made me so nostalgic for the early cky days. Wish him the best and hope to see him happy and healthy soon.
This was way more interesting than i expected. Excellently made video, dude.
“I needed some time to stay useless” This man is suffering with the punishment of his actions that his parents are part responsible for enabling. It’s everyone’s own responsibility to look after themselves, but it’s almost impossible to navigate when you haven’t been taught the skills to do so. Bam asking for help from DR. Phil (lord have fucking mercy) and being told that it’s all his fault because he’s spoilt is a fucked up way to stunt someone’s desperation of recovery by installing guilt, shame and blame instead of addressing the harsh issue with forgiveness and sympathy. We all say “that person needs help” but pointing the direction and knowing what help they need is crucial for someone to not fall through the cracks before it’s too late. We’re just witnessing another childhood icon suffer the consequences at the hands the people who failed to protect them.
Very well said. I couldn't have phrased it better. I remember laughing and enjoying Bam when I was young. Him and Nick Cannon's Wild N Out is what got me into MTV to begin with. I haven't heard Bam's name in years and this doc depressed me a bit more than I'd care to admit. Especially seeing all of that about Ryan again. I really hope Bam finds the proper help and becomes a happy, well-rounded man. Glad Stevo seems to have faired off more positively, I honestly never would have expected that.
Sure. Blame the parents. Holy fuck. If you knew what truly negligent, abusive parents look like you'd stfu.
Gonna sound tough but everyone says he hit "rock bottom." I'm sorry but someone who has probably never had a legitimate job and been broke and alone hasn't hit rock bottom. Sounds like he might need to take a physical labor job or something to gain some self worth. I feel bad for the guy so this isn't just a hateful criticism, work is good for us, even if you hate it. Hope the best for the dude because I don't know how he'll ever come back from losing his buddy. I can 100% see how losing the one person that made him feel alive can have him feeling empty, his reality has shifted in a way he probably will never recover from. It's friggin sad.
Agreed!! 100%!!
If I were a parent I would definitely discipline my kids. His parents are really immature and selfish for raising him the way they did. Immature selfish people create immature selfish people... The cycle only stops when one generation faces his demons...
I’ll watch it all the way through again! You did an awesome job dude and I hope this one stays up!
kzhead.info/sun/ppqknqd-jISwd4U/bejne.html...
Why’d it get taken down ?
@@koyachtfly8689 yo he made a whole video on it. You’d see it if you were subscribed!
Yeah I hope it stays up 🤣🌭
Well done! Thank you for the balanced and compassionate portrayal.
His story is so real, so raw. Makes you wanna hug him. Especially with everything going on right now with him. I hope he can really get ahold of himself and live the life his buddy would want him to. You can do it Bam, you got people who love you!
He´s fine. Doubt he need to work another day in life.
Amazing video! Hope this one stays up lol
same
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I like how you wrapped this up. It's one thing to make a video that just breaks down a person's decline, it's another to talk about it with the hope that things will improve.
Really great video.
I love love love this VIDEO, as an 80's baby, yes Bam was everything. I was the only girl skater in my town. Those were the day's! And sadly we do have to grow up, It's unfortunate that such a legend can experience such pain. In my prayers
Great video man. While not in the same caliber, there are a lot of us that have gone through the same things as Bam. I hope he knows that there are many of us around the world that care about him.
as a fan of Bam's since I was 12, I really wish the best for him. It breaks my heart to see him struggling like he is and I hope he gets better. I know friends like Steveo and the rest of the jackass crew wont give up on him. would love to see Bam get it together before his addictions end up killing him..
Sooner or later he'll learn struggle on this planet.
@@briannadickson2884 youre right, think about it, his life was nothing but fun till he was 25-30 years old. now it's not fun anymore.
The fact that you reached out in this text format shows that you give a shit. Thank God for you in healing us all from brokenness. Sean
what beautiful and kind material. never heard of Margera but this content was both informative and critical. and kind
I'm old enough to remember when all of this first began. I truly, truly hope Bam finds peace and can accept older life. He can still skate, maybe not as well as he used too but he can skate well enough to teach a kid how to balance and ride a board which may be the best therapy for him in the long run actually. I'm like he is, a kid at heart, the rest of my damn body refuses to accept what my mind and heart tell me so I had to slow down and just teach others a few skills which I'm getting too old to do myself anymore. Addiction is a very, very predatory type of thing. Once it gets ahold of you, it never wants to let go.