Steve-O Candidly Defends Jackass Against Outdated Accusations – Armessa Movie News

Steve-O candidly defends Jackass against accusations of it being outdated. The original series, created by Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, and Johnny Knoxville, aired on MTV back in 2000, and followed a group of stunt performers who attempted various over the top pranks. While the franchise has grown in popularity, releasing several feature films including Jackass 3D and 2022’s Jackass Forever, some of the humor and dangerous actions recorded have become a source of contention among audiences.

Previous disclaimers attached to Jackass have called attention to the severity of its stunts, but in recent years, they added that the show is outdated. During an interview with NME, Steve-O shares his thoughts on the latest criticisms. He notes how performers want to be involved in the crazy things that happen and that “none of the pranks are malicious.” Read Steve-O’s comments regarding the Jackass accusations below:

“Wow! God, people are so f——ng p——ified! I think Jackass ages pretty well. The spirit of it is really wholesome. For all the terrible s—t that we do to ourselves and each other, we’re such willing participants. We’re just attention whores battling for screen time, and we want the terrible s—t to be happening to us so badly that there’s nothing wrong with enjoying seeing it happen. None of the pranks are malicious or mean-spirited.“

Why Jackass’ Stunts Require Warnings

The nature of Jackass‘ stunts can be extreme, and because the franchise attracts such a large audience, warnings are used to remind fans not to attempt any of the things they see. When it comes to the kind of skits performed, Steve-O has been involved in a range, including putting a leech on his eye, piercing a fish hook through his cheek, and being launched in the air while stuck inside a porta potty. Despite his experience, Steve-O has admitted that there have been stunts too risky to film for Jackass, with one involving a bounce house and its large generator standing out.

It has not been confirmed whether Jackass Forever was the final film in the series, but its box office performance indicates that fans are still interested in seeing Steve-O and others participate in crazy antics. The movie reminded viewers of the franchise’s sense of humor as well, highlighting situations that featured animals and several hits below the belt. In one particular stunt, Steve-O had to endure pain as bees surrounded his groin.

It is worth wondering how a potential Jackass 5 could top some of the series’ previous stunts. The comedy presented through its dangerous activities makes them more memorable, but also appears to generate discussion from viewers. Fans likely agree with Steve-O’s comments about the outdated accusations, but will still look forward to any future Jackass content.

Source: NME