--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's definitely weird, because pretty…" description: "\"It's definitely weird, because pretty much everybody owns the Tony Hawk videogame. Just going over to people's houses and watching play me as I walk in..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc5/bam-margera-17355_actually_it-s-definitely-weird-because-pretty-muc_487505.jpg" --- # It's definitely weird, because pretty much everybody owns… ![“It's definitely weird, because pretty much everybody owns the Tony Hawk videogame. Just going over to people's houses and watching play me as I walk in - that's actually happened a few times and that's so weird. It's like, 'Dude, you're playing me right now.' It was too weird.” quote by Bam Margera](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc5/bam-margera-17355_actually_it-s-definitely-weird-because-pretty-muc_487505.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc5/bam-margera-17355_actually_it-s-definitely-weird-because-pretty-muc_487505.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc5/bam-margera-17355_actually_it-s-definitely-weird-because-pretty-muc_487505.jpg) > “It's definitely weird, because pretty much everybody owns the Tony Hawk videogame. Just going over to people's houses and watching play me as I walk in - that's actually happened a few times and that's so weird. It's like, 'Dude, you're playing me right now.' It was too weird.” [Bam Margera](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bam-margera/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeing others play your own likeness in a video game feels surreal and highlights how media can mirror personal identity. **In simple terms:** Seeing yourself in a game is strange. Key Takeaway Embrace the oddness and stay grounded. Themes identity media surrealism Mood amused reflective Type anecdotal cultural When to use this quote - gaming parties - social gatherings - online streaming - fan conventions Key Concepts self‑representation digital culture celebrity Questions to Reflect On - How does seeing yourself in media affect your self‑image? - Do you enjoy or dread these reflections? A Different Perspective It can blur lines between reality and performance, causing discomfort. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [People](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/people/) [Play](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/play/) ## Related quotes > [Pretty much everybody owns the Tony Hawk videogame. 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