Big Brother 83

Big Brother Issue #83 (April 2002) celebrates the magazine's tenth anniversary in the only way it knew how: by refusing to celebrate too seriously. Packed with the same confrontational humour and unapologetic attitude that made it infamous, the issue balances elite skateboarding with irreverent interviews, music coverage and the offbeat editorial style that defined the magazine throughout its decade-long run.

The skating is led by a standout Joel Meinholz profile, showcasing the gifted young Californian before his career was cut tragically short. Chris Nieratko travels to Portugal for a feature with Chris Nieratko's trademark blend of travel writing and absurd observations, while Tom Penny and Larry Perkins receive in-depth interviews highlighting two very different styles and personalities within street skating. The issue also includes a "Goddamn Am" feature on Nick Matlin, offering a glimpse at one of the next generation of amateur skaters beginning to make waves.

Beyond skateboarding, the magazine dives into music with features on Mobb Deep, Brujeria and Pennywise, alongside regular departments including Potpourri, Skatepark Review, Skate Dolls, CD reviews, news and letters. Combined with memorable photography from Rick Kosick, Frank Galland and others, the tenth anniversary issue captures Big Brother at its mature peak: still offensive, still hilarious, and still documenting world-class skateboarding without ever taking itself too seriously.