2001 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Press Room

The speaker discusses the value of awards judged by children, emphasizing their critical nature. They stress the importance of safety gear in skateboarding, sharing personal experiences of accidents and injuries. The speaker recounts an embarrassing fall during a skateboarding exhibition and a challenging stunt performed for 'Jackass', highlighting the risks involved in skateboarding.

Why does the speaker believe awards judged by children hold significant merit?

• Because children are the most generous judges.

• Because children are the easiest to impress.

• Because children are the toughest critics.

• Because children are indifferent to awards.

What does the speaker recommend for children who are new to skateboarding?

• To learn from online videos.

• To only skate indoors.

• To wear pads and helmets.

• To practice without any gear.

What happened to the speaker during a recent skateboarding exhibition?

• He decided not to participate.

• He fell due to a hole in the ramp.

• He performed flawlessly.

• He won a competition.

What safety equipment saved the speaker from injury during a fall?

• Knee pads

• Elbow pads

• Helmet

• Wrist guards

What was the speaker's experience with the full loop for Jackass?

• It was larger and more frightening than before.

• It was smaller than expected.

• It was easy and fun.

• It was canceled due to safety concerns.