The universal man unites us all!
We live in fractured times. Very contentious. Very fraught with contention. Trade wars dot the globe. Justin Trudeau is getting mad at Donald J. Trump who is getting mad at Theresa May who is getting mad at Vlad Putin who is getting mad at the western mainstream media which is getting mad at gay bakers not selling cakes to poor, beleaguered Christians.
Nobody can agree on nothing except that Italo Ferriera is a lovable professional surfer with a mean rail game, extraordinary air prowess, bravery, humility, nice post-heat interviews and an enviable head of hair. I was lounging on the beach yesterday afternoon and one of the most knowledgable professional surf observers that I know said, “Right now Italo Ferriera is the best surfer on the planet.” And he said this without trying to be hyperbolic or amusing.
And in our time has one single surfer ever had universal support? After I was finished lounging on the beach yesterday I conducted an informal poll on the general likability of Italo Ferriera and found he scored 100% amongst professional surf fans with equal votes coming from men, women, whites who were having a little trouble staying unsunburnt and whites able to tan easily. Kelly Slater only every topped 75% once and now floats somewhere around the 64% level by way of comparison. John John Florence hovers at a very respectable 93% but 7% of self-described “haters” get frustrated by his lackadaisical face.
Which makes me very thankful for our surf community. While the rest of the world is getting mad we are embracing a glowing star. A shining star. One Italo to unite us all.
Aren’t we? I had to come here for final confirmation. Does anybody not want Italo to win it all?
Why?
Bastard.
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JJ’s out with a hurt knee.
I think i’ll take a break from the WSL too.
Hard to hate on someone who is that talented and just a ball of energy and smiling stoke. Even his claims seem to be expressions of exuberance in contrast to the typical, “gimme the score.”
You’re the best Chas. 4 laughs in a minute
To be honest, even though my nickname for him might of Had a tad of racial stereotyping involved… I’m more than a little disappointed that Italo didn’t jump onboard my quest to get “Ponch” into the annuals of surf pop culture.
Or super Mario , or the green grocer ?
Legend for firing a booger at someone on camera
BG (Chas) needs to investigate that one.. there’s a story in it.
We know who was on the grassy knoll… but who was JFK..???
I wonder if Gabs is now ruing the lost Neymar years? We may be
witnessing someone with first growth chest hair and a penchant for
novelty skin stickers laying waste to his brasileiro multi-champ dream.
Johnny boys feeling it, even if he does sound like a crazy stalker weirdo https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
please jbg, have a strong feel i’m winning the lotto…
Does he truly have halitosis?
He’s gone full retard fsure, never go full retard
he says that to everyone. he posted same shit to Jordy and then Bourez. The fucker is loko.
Prolonged meth use tends to fuck people up pretty good
Johnny-Be Jesus.
Best small wave surfer in the world.
Above 8ft Ramon Navarro is making a strong case right now.
Kind of like being best skateboarder in the world* (*less than 5 step staircases).
Speaking of mad at
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My emotional investment in Italo is paying DIVIDENDS!!!
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Personally I don’t believe in tattoos. But hey, one doesn’t win Bells all that often.
Also, I don’t actually know him so he may be a real shit underneath that cheery exterior.
Not that me knowing him would preclude or negate that possibility.
He’s probably a lovely lad, but I gotta keep some doubt in the tank.
More fun that way anyhows!
And when he turns up in the back of the locker room, eating live kittens and gargling their blood, I can say:
” I TOLD YOU!!!”
has anybody ever surfed that fast while sober.
doesnt mean i dont like him as a person, but his approach can be a bit spastic at times in my eyes.
im old, if it cant be done without grace than why bother
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Watch Heat Analyzer.
In small waves he surfs lightning fast. In bigger waves he lays on the power and drawn out turns.
Columbian marching powder.
Didn’t realize until just now you don’t employ the Oxford comma. May have to skip the cocaine book after all.
UH OH, NERDS!
I fight injustices wherever I see them.
You’ve got a lot of work to do, T.House
The Oxford comma is a controversial subject.
You could start a war with this sort of talk.
Be careful.
“Don’t give a fuck about a Oxford comma”
If you’re going to quote someone, we need to know who said it.
Possibly Vampire Weekend in 2008. “Who gives a fuck about Oxford commas “
Never heard of ’em.
Are they like The Beyonces, or that rappist Michael Jackson?
I’m not down with the kids and their pop-pickings.
Smart kids from New York City who formed the band while they were studying at the University of Columbia .They will play in Byron Bay July 21st during the Splendour in the grass festival .My musical education ended when I stopped working in bars in 2012 .Sadly enough loud music now reminds me too much of hard work to appreciate it .
Things that I disapprove of on Beachgrit: photos that appear to be videos, D. Reilly’s obsession with making surfing safe (e.g. leashes, sharks), and a general lack of Oxford commas.
If Italo’s image can sell beer in Australia, I’ll proclaim him the greatest living surfer since MR!
I think we neglected to properly appreciate The Golden Piglet’s all yellow (Jeep Leaderboard Yellow!) heat kit. Simply stunning, at least on the surface! Unfortunately, according to Vogue, “yellow’s comeback for 2018 is strictly connected to purple, its complementary color,” which the judges admitted contributed to his Round 3 loss. “His outfit looked great at first glance, but he really looked all one color, like a yellow blob, and for that reason we couldn’t put him through. Maybe a pair of Lakers shorts would have worked to push him over the edge,” commented Judge and former ‘CT caboose, Ben Dunn. Another choke job by poor Jules. Hopefully, Italo can learn from this.
“CT caboose”. Fucking golden.
When he was packing bombs at cloudy a few years ago and pulling straight into those inside drainers in about a foot of water with absolutely no fear and getting smashed onto the reef like Julian likes to do, ripping his jersey and back up, then paddling right back out, I knew the dude was going to do some serious damage on tour.
Floaters on dry reef. Hero status
No, he is not. He is a very naughty boy!!!
If the original definition of the word catholic is universal then is it a surprise that Italo has universal support ?
He’s evangelical, not catholic. Like all the brazilian tops thanking god all the time (Jesse, Gabriel, Filipe etc etc)
Ok 👍. Got the right Jesus but the wrong church oops 😬
Ferreira not Ferriera.
clickbait not typo…
Scott Bass got it right first time ’round – Italian Ferrari.
Brazilian Ferrari… No such thing as an Italian Ferrari in surfing.
Can’t wait to see his WSL Champion tattoo. Maybe he can have JJF give him the ink and start a new tradition.
That comment seems forced in hindsight. Like an old tour guy doing an air against a top Brazilian. Apologies to all.