Everyone knows who Tony Hawk is, but nobody can identify him
This is Tony Hawk source: Getty Images His full name is Anthony, and it confuses a ton of people.
The most famous skateboarder of all time recently went to get a COVID test with his two kids. The woman at the testing center asked Hawk and his family if they were related to Tony Hawk.
And, well, I’ll let Anthony explain how that went down.
This is not the first time Hawk has tweeted about people not knowing who he is.
“Anthony” confuses some folks checking ID. And others mistake him for another celebrity or someone else entirely.
Like Lance Amrstrong.
Yeah, crazy.
That’s Shaun White, ma’am. And, to be fair, he is a skater so you’re close.
Tom Brady? Not all middle aged white men look the same. Or do they?
…Kelly?
I don’t even know where to start with that one.
Another day, another TSA agent who has no idea who Hawk is.
Anthony Hawkins is an actor, but OK.
Quite excessive, for sure.
Every airport needs a picture of Tony Hawk. This is getting ridiculous.
And my personal favorite below.
Reminder: Anthony Frank Hawk’s tweets are free. And they’re some of the best in that cesspool.
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