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CURRENT HAPPENING: Bam has been on a redemption arc and is at least sober-ish. Tony Hawk made Actvision put him in THPS 3+4 at the last minute.
Don't feel like reading an OP? Well good news you can get full "Quick" Rundowns from Youtuber lolcow essayists. TurkeyTom goes over the whole history and Danknet's video explains Bam in the 2010s.
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera (born Septermber 28, 1979) is a retired professional skater who achieved overnight stardom through the breakout reality show Jackass. He was a highlight with segments of him performing skate tricks and torturing his parents Phil with pranks. He then starred in the Jackass film series, had his own spinoff "Viva La Bam" and was featured in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games.
Popular belief is that Bam's life went downhill after the tragic death of his fellow Jackass costar Ryan Dunn. This isn't true as Bam's first noted official stay in rehab occurred in 2009 over a year before Dunn crashed his Porsche. Ryan's death was simply used by Bam to excuse his degenerate lifestyle. Bam's psyche is mixture of heavy narcissism, arrested development, and most of all a perpetual victim mentality. He also holds a grudge that his Jackass co-stars all have managed to maintain sobriety for years and become functional adults. The internet had its first glimpse into how troubled Bam Margera is with his teaser video "Earthrocker" which debuted in June 2015.
When I created this thread two years ago I felt this video summed up everything wrong with Bam. Since then he's degenerated even further. At least with "Earthrocker" Bam was willing to blame himself for his alcoholism. He'll now blame whatever immediate family member/associate he's feuding with for his substance abuse, most notably claiming his doting mother April drives him to drink. Bam Margera has gone on record repeatedly how he hates his mother and wishes she was out of his life, all because April Margera continues her tireless battle to prevent her son's death. Archived below is Bam's full episode on Doctor Phil from September 2019. Unlike most tabloid television Phil's show gave candid insight on how verbally abusive Bam is to the people who cared for him the most, his mother and now estranged Baby Mama Nicole Boyd.
Bam did take Phil's advice with heavy heart... by getting a shitty prison quality tattoo on his neck.
JACKASS FIRING AND ONGOING FEUD
The 4th mainline entry in the Jackass film series had a troubled production, the once young and wild Jackass crew had turned into middle aged men, Johnny Knoxville turned 50 when it started. As expected with Jackass many injuries occurred, they don't tell you to not try the stunts at home to only appear cool. Also Covid happened which certainly didn't make production easier. Drama broke out after Bam was fired from the production after failing to pass a drug test. Bam immediately went on instagram giving a hysterical diatribe complaining over he was abused. Followup videos appeared after and Bam started a PR Campaign to boycott Jackass Forever.
The lasting impact of Bam's "#Jackflop4" campaign didn't have much of a notable effect on the film's financial success. It grossed $80 Million on a $10 Million budget and was well received by film critics. While it seems unlikely for the Jackass franchise to continue as Johnny Knoxville wanted to pass the torch to a new generation of pain seeking professional stuntmen it's considered a solid farewell to a fondly remembered franchise celebrating wanton stupidity gross out humor. Bam never got his competing CKY Revival off the ground, one can only assume there weren't enough fans to Venmo him $1. Beyond that Bam continues to post inane rants against his former co-stars. He passionately hates Johnny Knoxville who he feels ruined his career. Series creator Jeff Tremaine has a restraining order on Bam Margera.
Special Thanks to @Rogowski who has constantly posted updates of Bam's feeds and provided valuable insight.
Don't feel like reading an OP? Well good news you can get full "Quick" Rundowns from Youtuber lolcow essayists. TurkeyTom goes over the whole history and Danknet's video explains Bam in the 2010s.
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera (born Septermber 28, 1979) is a retired professional skater who achieved overnight stardom through the breakout reality show Jackass. He was a highlight with segments of him performing skate tricks and torturing his parents Phil with pranks. He then starred in the Jackass film series, had his own spinoff "Viva La Bam" and was featured in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games.
Popular belief is that Bam's life went downhill after the tragic death of his fellow Jackass costar Ryan Dunn. This isn't true as Bam's first noted official stay in rehab occurred in 2009 over a year before Dunn crashed his Porsche. Ryan's death was simply used by Bam to excuse his degenerate lifestyle. Bam's psyche is mixture of heavy narcissism, arrested development, and most of all a perpetual victim mentality. He also holds a grudge that his Jackass co-stars all have managed to maintain sobriety for years and become functional adults. The internet had its first glimpse into how troubled Bam Margera is with his teaser video "Earthrocker" which debuted in June 2015.
The 4th mainline entry in the Jackass film series had a troubled production, the once young and wild Jackass crew had turned into middle aged men, Johnny Knoxville turned 50 when it started. As expected with Jackass many injuries occurred, they don't tell you to not try the stunts at home to only appear cool. Also Covid happened which certainly didn't make production easier. Drama broke out after Bam was fired from the production after failing to pass a drug test. Bam immediately went on instagram giving a hysterical diatribe complaining over he was abused. Followup videos appeared after and Bam started a PR Campaign to boycott Jackass Forever.
More content to follow; uploads from Bam's instagram, a quick recounting of Bam's boring year long rehab, Bam's breakup with Nikki Boyd, and the developing civil war between the Margera Brothers and info on Bam's White Knight BJ "That Surprise Witness" Courville!WASTED AND WOUNDED: A BAM MARGERA TIMELINE
2004-2005
Bam claims he began heavily abusing alcohol and developed bulimia in an attempt to mimic his idol, Ville Valo lead singer of the band H.I.M.
2006
Bam's uncle Vincent "Don Vito" Margera is arrested and later found guilty for sexual assault on a minor.
2007
Bam marries his first wife Melissa "Missy" Rothstein.
2009
Bam is rushed to the hospital for dehydration after a four day alcohol bender in July.
Bam agrees to go to rehab for alcoholism in December but then quits the program in 4 days.
2010
Bam gets beaten up with a baseball bat by a middle aged woman.
2011
Ryan Dunn kills himself and a production associate by crashing his Porsche into a tree.
2012
Bam divorces Rothstein.
2013
Bam is arrested in Iceland for the charge of trashing a rental car the year prior.
Bam marries his current wife Nicole "Nikki" Boyd.
2015
Bam goes to rehab for alcoholism for a second time. Again leaves before finishing the program.
Bam's Jackass co-star Brandon Novak completes his own rehab. Bam will bitch and moan about Novak's sobriety for years to come.
"Don Vito" dies due to being a fat alcoholic.
2017
Nikki Margera gives birth to Bam's first son Phoenix Wolf Margera.
2018
Bam announces he's going to rehab for a third time.
Bam claims to maintain sobriety for several months until an alleged robbery in Colombia
2019
Bam gives a dick pick on Instagram. (NSFW) Thanks @lightswitchdoll
Bam goes on Dr. Phil.
2020
Jackass 4 is meant to begin filming but gets delayed due to COVID-19.
2021
Bam is fired from Jackass 4 due to being seen as a liability
Bam is allegedly on his longest stint in Rehab
Bam's close friend and fellow skateboarder "Compton-Ass" Terry Kennedy faces life in prison after beating Joshiah Kassahun to death
Bam's sues Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, Jeff Tremaine along with Paramount Pictures, MTV, Dickhouse Entertainment and Gorilla Flicks for his firing.
Bam's wife files for custody of their son, but not divorce.
Brandon Novak & Steve-O discuss on a podcast that Bam is under a guardianship hence why this thread has tapered off because Bam can't shitpost on Instagram.
2022
Jackflop 4 is released and is a commercial success grossing $77.5 Million against a $10 Million Dollar budget. Bam is listed in the credits for appearing in the treadmill scene.
Bam has been in sobriety treatment for over a year.
Bam Margera dropped his lawsuit after an undisclosed settlement.
In June Bam is reported missing for leaving his rehab not once but twice.
Bam escaped rehab and cut off all contact with his parents.
Terry Kennedy was acquitted of murder but found guilty for battery.
2023
Bam was put on a ventilator for pneumonia.
After doing a few live shows with him Steve-O sends a public message to Bam that he's bracing for Bam's inevitable death.
Bam's wife Nicole Boyd finally files for separation.
Bam gets into an alleged Meth fueled fight with brother Jess Margera and fled into the wood.
2024
Bam marries Dannii Marie and is currently in a legal fight with Nicole Boyd over child support
Bam violates his parole after getting a DUI
2025
Bam seems to be Sober or at the very least Dannii has convinced him to not be a retard online. Congrats Bam!
For more Jackass coverage & insight visit "'Jackass' left a wake of pain, arrests and addiction"2004-2005
Bam claims he began heavily abusing alcohol and developed bulimia in an attempt to mimic his idol, Ville Valo lead singer of the band H.I.M.
2006
Bam's uncle Vincent "Don Vito" Margera is arrested and later found guilty for sexual assault on a minor.
2007
Bam marries his first wife Melissa "Missy" Rothstein.
2009
Bam is rushed to the hospital for dehydration after a four day alcohol bender in July.
Bam agrees to go to rehab for alcoholism in December but then quits the program in 4 days.
2010
Bam gets beaten up with a baseball bat by a middle aged woman.
2011
Ryan Dunn kills himself and a production associate by crashing his Porsche into a tree.
2012
Bam divorces Rothstein.
2013
Bam is arrested in Iceland for the charge of trashing a rental car the year prior.
Bam marries his current wife Nicole "Nikki" Boyd.
2015
Bam goes to rehab for alcoholism for a second time. Again leaves before finishing the program.
Bam's Jackass co-star Brandon Novak completes his own rehab. Bam will bitch and moan about Novak's sobriety for years to come.
"Don Vito" dies due to being a fat alcoholic.
2017
Nikki Margera gives birth to Bam's first son Phoenix Wolf Margera.
2018
Bam announces he's going to rehab for a third time.
Bam claims to maintain sobriety for several months until an alleged robbery in Colombia
2019
Bam gives a dick pick on Instagram. (NSFW) Thanks @lightswitchdoll
Bam goes on Dr. Phil.
2020
Jackass 4 is meant to begin filming but gets delayed due to COVID-19.
2021
Bam is fired from Jackass 4 due to being seen as a liability
Bam is allegedly on his longest stint in Rehab
Bam's close friend and fellow skateboarder "Compton-Ass" Terry Kennedy faces life in prison after beating Joshiah Kassahun to death
Bam's sues Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, Jeff Tremaine along with Paramount Pictures, MTV, Dickhouse Entertainment and Gorilla Flicks for his firing.
Bam's wife files for custody of their son, but not divorce.
Brandon Novak & Steve-O discuss on a podcast that Bam is under a guardianship hence why this thread has tapered off because Bam can't shitpost on Instagram.
2022
Jackflop 4 is released and is a commercial success grossing $77.5 Million against a $10 Million Dollar budget. Bam is listed in the credits for appearing in the treadmill scene.
Bam has been in sobriety treatment for over a year.
Bam Margera dropped his lawsuit after an undisclosed settlement.
In June Bam is reported missing for leaving his rehab not once but twice.
Bam escaped rehab and cut off all contact with his parents.
Terry Kennedy was acquitted of murder but found guilty for battery.
2023
Bam was put on a ventilator for pneumonia.
After doing a few live shows with him Steve-O sends a public message to Bam that he's bracing for Bam's inevitable death.
Bam's wife Nicole Boyd finally files for separation.
Bam gets into an alleged Meth fueled fight with brother Jess Margera and fled into the wood.
2024
Bam marries Dannii Marie and is currently in a legal fight with Nicole Boyd over child support
Bam violates his parole after getting a DUI
2025
Bam seems to be Sober or at the very least Dannii has convinced him to not be a retard online. Congrats Bam!
Special Thanks to @Rogowski who has constantly posted updates of Bam's feeds and provided valuable insight.
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