Socials: Discord 💬 discord.gg/tc5DTeM3yS Instagram 📷 instagram.com/mediapastimes/ Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Rob Dyrdek's Life Before MTV 2:15 - The DC Video 2:55 - Meeting Christopher "Big Black" Boykin / Big Black's Early Years 4:21 - Pitching "Rob & Big Black" to MTV 5:27 - MTV's Rob & Big Retrospective 7:49 - The Falling Out of Rob & Big 8:21 - Rob's Side of the Story 9:04 - Big's Side of the Story 10:40 - Rob & Big's Worn Down Friendship 12:05 - Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory / Big Black's Return 13:30 - The Death of Christopher "Big Black" Boykin 14:03 - Outro

@techmic2854

3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm def finna subscribe if all your content is like this!

@accuser_of_the_brethren7816

3 жыл бұрын

This was great man, a lot of people in my generation and yours (I imagine) started watching Rob&Big in high school / as teenagers and they always made my day. A lot of people felt it when Chris died and I even remember being upset just by him choosing to leave the show as a lot of my guy friends were either getting married or having kids at the time so they had to draw a line between our friendships and "grow up". I haven't had kids or anything in my life and don't really watch ridiculousness because of Chanelles canned laughter but once in awhile ill watch some of the old school R&B clips and chuckle while remembering where I was and what was going on in my life at the time. I myself, as well as a lot of other guys, appreciate you putting this together. Take care buddy, like you said, at least we still have those episodes to reflect on when we need a laugh or an escape from the present just for a minute.

@lekentraburnett3296

3 жыл бұрын

Good one g👆🏾😎👆🏾

@mylesakatrm4388

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Loved Big Back! Being a big guy he represented us Big guys! Rest In Peace Christopher you are missed! ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏✌

@deeliciousgrapes

2 жыл бұрын

What about Marlon and Shawn Wayans?

It hurts knowing Big Black isn’t here no more 🥲

@kevindube7096

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly the big & tall people generally don’t live long lives, RIP to the man whose personality was even bigger than he was

@ihatecommunism9958

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it kinda sucks. He's one of my all-time favorite TV personalities..He seemed like a genuinely good dude..

@mrbrown6896

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevindube7096 You can live long and be tall but you cant live long and be obese

@andersonsteelrod8121

3 жыл бұрын

Big black was a fuckin blessing man.

@OGSuki.

3 жыл бұрын

I loved that guy. He made that show. Mini Horse & Meaty did too. 💖

Im a 38 year old black man during the time period when rob and big and fantasy factory was on was a rough period of my life. I was living in the ghetto dead broke but the one bright spot was rob and big. It made me forget my problem. Fantasy factory really taught me to chase my dreams. Last week I literally finished my masters degree program. Those shows helped to mold me.

@TocaLxe

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! What a huge accomplishment!!!

@maryr6300

3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful!! Congratulations!!!

@Wheres-Wolfie

3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Congrats 👏

@bubbakushingtonIII

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man

@EsotericOccultist

3 жыл бұрын

❤

Chris was my friend…I met him when we both worked for “The Good Guys” we delivered big screen TVs back then… He also worked as a security guard at “The Blue Tattoo” night club here in San Diego…. I remember the night he told me “Wee I’m moving to LA to be a bodyguard for this white boy skateboarder” I thought, Why does a skateboarder need security… Then the show came out… He hit me up on Facebook often… The last message he sent me was after his daughter was born and he did the Sean John photo shoot he said “Check yo boy out Wee!!… I’m a model” Chris was HELLA COOL I am proud to say that he was my homeboy… Much Love

@MediaPastimes

Жыл бұрын

I get a lot of comments from people who are lying through their teeth (or their fingers, I guess), but the Sean John photo shoot portion of your comment tells me that you're 100% legit. Not many people are even aware of that photo shoot, but there's a great video surrounding it on KZread that makes me miss Big Black even more than I already did. Thank you for sharing your memories of Chris, I'll pin this comment to the top of the comments section so other people can read it as well. Link to Big Black / Sean John ad: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqCgu9qMeLKsXZM.html

@DEVINMALEK

Жыл бұрын

you might know my pops dawayne "prime time" he was the manager of the blue tattoo in SD

@DEVINMALEK

Жыл бұрын

this was late 90s or earlier 2000's he hired big black tho

@wessyder112

Жыл бұрын

@@DEVINMALEK yea right lmao

@jordanglover3463

6 ай бұрын

We all felt like we lost a friend when he passed my condolences

I think every kid felt like we lost a friend when Big passed away.

@Jazzy_Monae

2 жыл бұрын

Right! I was absolutely heartbroken, I didn't know him, but following him throughout the years, I felt like I truly did, it sucked so much

@BartBasquiato

Жыл бұрын

Not just a friend a best friend

@justinparkerthewildwolf6394

Жыл бұрын

Maybe where your from. I don't know who it is

@davidcurry332

11 ай бұрын

Rest in peace big

@AnneALias

10 ай бұрын

Not me

Man I remember feeling like I lost a close friend when big died. I came to age watching those two.

@williamss89

3 жыл бұрын

Met the guy, he would come to the cleaners I used to work at, super nice guy.

@matildasmesses6507

3 жыл бұрын

Same I cried alone in my car when I got the news. That man was a treasure and I’m glad that we all got to witness his greatness. 🥺😢💜

@CodeineAbdulJabbar

3 жыл бұрын

I wish i felt feelings like a normal person.

@drummer856

3 жыл бұрын

Mason Edwards, do you want to talk? I’m in the same boat, I can give you my email.

@matildasmesses6507

3 жыл бұрын

@@CodeineAbdulJabbar you good bro? Message me if ya need to talk to somebody. I’m a good listener.

"Do work son!" - Christopher Big Black Boykin. The only celebrity I actually shed a tear for. RIP King. 🙏😔

@OGT4204

3 жыл бұрын

Charlie Murphy broke my heart as well

@Zharrgrim

3 жыл бұрын

But you didn’t shed a tear for Charlie Murphy, another black guy, you racist punk

@braedengriffiths4249

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zharrgrim wat

@brooksbrooks6805

3 жыл бұрын

Chadwick Boseman? Kobe Bryant? Bernie Mac?

@JesseWinford69

3 жыл бұрын

Charlie Murphy as well rest in peace

If you happen to notice - I'm standing beside Bick Black in my profile photo. He was at Texas Motor Speedway for a Nascar Race. Although I am not a fan of racing (went along with a buddy) - I will not forget the time he took for me to get a picture and shake my hand and THANK ME for being a veteran. With the knowledge that he was also in the Navy at the same time I was - I thanked him right back and he gave me a hug! This guy was a genuinely good man!

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing story, I'm extremely jealous that you got to meet him. Everyone who has commented on this video with a meet and greet story about Big Black said he was a class act, I could always tell that he was a good dude - even as just a viewer of his shows. Thank you for your service, btw.

Shoutout to Rob and Big for squashing their differences before he died!!

@HxCMusicMaster

2 жыл бұрын

Actually sounds like it was just business disagreements, not personal. I've always heard that they started to absolutely hate each other, but if this video is correct, it doesn't seem like it was that bad.

@bcranford714

2 жыл бұрын

Rob was happy about big meeting his son before he passed

@Kruppt808

2 жыл бұрын

It was just a business deal gone wrong, Rob and Big had plenty of chances to make this a real public beef but didn't. You saw when he passed how it hit Rob, if you and your friend weren't that close you would see that. You saw that he was still one of his best friends despite the falling out, I like to think they both regret the split but it's life..... shit happens.

@33GLOCK

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kruppt808 yes

@6godDQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@33GLOCK I see u everywhere lol

“Dirty Girl” will forever live in my head🎶 RIP BIG🕊

@elduccitv4304

3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Jerry "diryee gurlll"

@jrenee1040

3 жыл бұрын

I just realized I still remembered that 😂

@terrelltendaji8881

2 жыл бұрын

BOBBY LYTE!

@UncleRichard.

2 жыл бұрын

DARrrty girl!

“Do work son” Rip BB

@Qblues941

3 жыл бұрын

Dirty girl!

@kamelslife2844

3 жыл бұрын

22's son

@infern4pe808

3 жыл бұрын

I still quote him to this day

@eddierabbit1023

3 жыл бұрын

Snooky

Having been the large black best friend to a fairly small white skater-punk best friend, Rob And Big hit on a real different level lmao.

@SpeedShadow54

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, same honestly. Feels like throughout my life I've always had a small, white best friend by my side.

@blazeit6104

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo relateable bro except im the small white skater kid😂

@shotmasta

3 жыл бұрын

This but then i am the rob of the two

@trustmeimaplaguedoctor4967

3 жыл бұрын

Hey my skinny white skater friend has a big black friend

@professorxaviour3649

3 жыл бұрын

I gotta admit, this thread is pretty cool to read! Good for you guys! 👍🏿

Big black played a big part in robs career whether he wants to admit it or not. I didn’t like fantasy factory that much until big black was on the show, his personality really brought the show to life.

@americangangsterlock1550

3 жыл бұрын

Fantasy Factory was pretty good from start to finish.. Rob was doing more crazy shit before Black came back onto the scene... Also Black and Rob where assholes 24/7 to Rob's younger cousin, aka Drama's little bro... They where harsh to it towards the end there... Black would look like a minion in those eps.

@steviesmith4986

2 жыл бұрын

@@americangangsterlock1550 aka the Big Cat.

@ebayer4life980

2 жыл бұрын

Rob made big black

@ave0828

2 жыл бұрын

Without Rob there would be no BB. Rob could had found any big ole SOB to be his security and the show would had went on.

@ave0828

2 жыл бұрын

@@americangangsterlock1550 Rob clowned Drama with harsh love and made him who he is today. BB was just an a**hole to him most of the time.

The 'Bobby Lite' episode is my favorite.

@magnetwhisperer

3 жыл бұрын

🎵Bobby Lite gonna do you right🎵

@holdthetruthhostage

3 жыл бұрын

Bobby Lite

@Vion646

3 жыл бұрын

YOU A DIRTY GURL

@Untamedbeauty015

3 жыл бұрын

Baaabaaaayyy come with tonight aint nothin right giiirl

@cynthiakrieter4910

3 жыл бұрын

Bobby liiite gonna do you right. 🎶Muchacha suuciaaa suuciaaa🎶

BIG's revenge is MTV playing Ridiculousness 24/7

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I wouldn't call that revenge, Rob is set for life because of that show. Now does Rob look like he loses a bit of his soul with each additional episode he does? Yes.

@selphconscious

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes ... Mmm well put.

@mikeyfrance9469

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes yeah right he was set before that show

@thatgenericdixienormouspicguy

3 жыл бұрын

They play that 24/7 because it’s the only thing keeping them afloat since most of their other stuff they do have is shit.

@lolabunny1157

3 жыл бұрын

‼️

This show was definitely a huge part of my childhood. I remember this was also like the golden years or the quiet before the storm, then everything seemingly went to shit in all aspects of entertainment and our culture. Then social media took over. RIP tho Big Black

@SegaGentleman

2 жыл бұрын

So true. 2006-2010 was def the calm before the storm

Uncle Jerry is a legend. He really could’ve had his own show.

My ma loved big black. She didnt even know how to pronounce rob dyrdeks last name but she loved big blacks character. She’s a always scream DO WORK. DO WORK SON! She also got me a pair of big black sneakers. Love you ma. Rest In Peace Christopher Boykin.

@Antoinethecool

3 жыл бұрын

same with mines haha

I'm definitely going back and watching all the old Rob and Big stuff, RIP BB

@justinhunt4767

3 жыл бұрын

Classics

@TheVibesFam

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@joshuahodgson8003

3 жыл бұрын

On what?

@hollyroxy25

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuahodgson8003 it’s on Pluto tv for free & also on Paramount +

@Kruppt808

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyroxy25 wow. .... ty

Got to give it to this man for staying relevant all of these years. I grew up on Rob and Big. He’s been on TV since I was in high school. I’m 30 now. Crazy. RIP BB. Will always remember great moments like the mini horse show... and the stripper episode.

@marcelinolucero2158

Жыл бұрын

Alot more people have been on TV for 11 years as well bud

@lifeofbru8929

Жыл бұрын

@@marcelinolucero2158 how many pro skaters?

@ginoaneumiller2733

Жыл бұрын

​@@marcelinolucero2158ok?

@marcelinolucero2158

Жыл бұрын

@@ginoaneumiller2733 ok what bitch

I loved Big that was my boy. Pretty much the only reason why I watched the show. Rest in peace Big!

"Black Lavender, I charge by the pound" Holy shit thats funny

@adrianagflores5587

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Black Lavender.

@wtp7631

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianagflores5587 there ya go

@codyology

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I still use that line as a joke.

@carmanfinley58

2 жыл бұрын

When he started stripping, I don't think I've ever seen anything that's made me laugh harder.

My dad ran into Big Black in San Diego in the 90's. Big was sleeping on the floor of a recording studio at the time. Man came a long way. RIP Big BLACK ✊

Those 2 shows helped me feel a bit more okay with being a big guy as a young teen and helped me know its okay to be yourself. Ill never forget those days

@nickpillow5692

3 жыл бұрын

Man it’s an gem we’ll never have anything else like it again

@Kruppt808

2 жыл бұрын

As a young man growing up, I was big and tall and had a crazy white friend who would lead us into all kids of stuff. I basically always said, he was Rob in everything minus the skateboarding.

I graduated HS in 2008. Rob and Big was a big show of my teenage years.. the way it ended it was tough to watch.

@OddCtDude

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh same, I graduated in HS in 08. Rob and Big, Smackdown, that 70s show, KND, times were good back then.

@TDOLLA

2 жыл бұрын

@@OddCtDude yeah bro graduated HS and then the economy crashed lol. Also idk about you but I feel like we were some of the last few years to not have smartphones all through school, I didn’t get a smartphone until I was in my 20’s. I didn’t even have my own phone until I was like 17.

@OddCtDude

2 жыл бұрын

@@TDOLLA bruh, we was walking around on boost mobile flips, Nextel chirps, razor phones and blackberries. We use to spend money at the corner store for 2min ringtones and mixtapes. We’d be with friends on porches and in the mall trying to see what time the next bus came or seeing who had pen and paper to get shorty number and her friends to add on three way call.

@robertl955

Жыл бұрын

@@OddCtDude i had an lg chocolate lol

@bradpity

Жыл бұрын

@@TDOLLA i left public school in 2015, class of 2016. i was in school from 2001 onward so i watched the cell phone then smartphone revolution unfold before me and i can say with confidence that kids having accessibility to smartphones made shit worse. i had to leave public school because the high school i went to enabled social media addiction while caring less about education, student welfare and campus upkeep. i cannot imagine how much worse it has gotten since… i recall being in 5th grade, 2008, seeing a 1st grader with an iphone and i was so weirded out by that…

this was one of the golden age tv shows of the 2000s

Oh damn, the algorithm is blessing you now dawg!

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, I won't forget where I came from 😅

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

It's basically what KZread uses to recommend content to people based on their viewing habits, my stuff wasn't getting recommended properly for months.

I was 24 when this show debuted in 2006. I used to watch it with my Newborn Son, 16 years later I'm 40 with a 16 teenage son. Time sure flies.

Still to this day, I can sit down and watch Rob & Big from start to finish. Love it.

rob dyrdek is just MTV's new bam margera. luckily for him he isnt destroying himself mentally and physically

@cornerclosetshop6199

3 жыл бұрын

Not anywhere close to Bam.

@deadiez

3 жыл бұрын

bam only spiraled becauses of dunn’s death. something rob didnt do for black. but i dont blame bam. everyone handles death differently.

@misseselise3864

3 жыл бұрын

funnily enough, rob dyrdek is 5 years older than bam. rob was born june 28 1974 and bam was born sep 28 1979

@thiccum4004

3 жыл бұрын

@@deadiez that really doesn't excuse Bams behavior anymore. Losing someone close to you will make you do reckless things, but Bam basically refuses recovery still to do this day

@truthmane1018

3 жыл бұрын

I mean damn. Someone puts you on. Then you get greedy? Be appreciative that another had a vision that got you paid. I bet he went from $35,000 a year. To $35,000 an episode. People forget where they come from instantly.

The last cut to "Black Lavender: Charge by the Pound" was a well needed laugh.

Actually Big Black was my favorite character over Rob, Rip Gentle Giant, We sure miss you

You just made so many people go back and appreciate something special thanks man

i might only be a 17 year old girl, but rob and big, fantasy factory and ridiculousness has played an important roll in my upbringing. big blacks death broke my heart. rip big black 🖤

@hyndquart5241

3 жыл бұрын

18 year old man here and i feel the same. Grew up watching fantasy factory and rob and big. Never will forget the amount of times I almost died laughing so hard.

@jaylen2638

3 жыл бұрын

@@hyndquart5241 they had me rollingggg, i miss them sm

@shadowthehedgehog7442

3 жыл бұрын

dude same 😫

@shadowthehedgehog7442

3 жыл бұрын

I'm only 16 but my sister is 18 and thanks to her we watched ridiculousness almost everyday. Went on to watch fantasy factory, loved the larp episode. Then I ended up hearing about Rob and Big and decided to watch it, really sweet friendship and it's crazy to see the behind the scenes of it all

@LmaoMoni

3 жыл бұрын

SAMEI USED TO WATCH IT AFTER SCHOOL

I was obsessed with these two growing up and will always think of them fondly as it was a great time in my life.

@Kruppt808

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same

So rob has the name recognition and gets 60k an episode. And an unknown gets 35k? Idk man I'd be happy getting the 35k.

@TaterChip221

3 жыл бұрын

I mean its hard to argue with that. As cool as big was, the show was created around rob.

@lochofmceo

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaterChip221 I never knew either.

@evirareid1500

3 жыл бұрын

At a certain point Big kinda became the favorite or at least they became equal. He was as much a part of the show as Rob.

@thesportsguy126

3 жыл бұрын

@@evirareid1500 so when the contract is up renegotiate

@TheSublimeLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@thesportsguy126 You’ll be surprised how hard that is.

Well done‼️ I learned so much. This was one of my fav shows growing up. I knew the ending made zero sense I’m happy that they were able to make up and reunite I had no idea he passed away REST IN PEACE BIG BLACK 🕊🕊🕊

To have a friendship like that is everyone humans dream. I miss him so much. Rest In Peace

Honestly, I'll never discount the years I spent watching MTV and how much I enjoyed Rob & Big, Fantasy Factory, and Ridiculousness. I loved Rob and Big Black's dynamic and it was a friendship I always wanted to see growing up. R.I.P. Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, the best male stripper there ever was.

@Kruppt808

2 жыл бұрын

Black Lavender: I charge by the pound

I didn’t know Big had died... Rest In Peace, big guy.

Thank you for this. Rob and Chris are gifts. I appreciate the time and effort you took into putting this together.

RIP Big Black. Those two were hilarious together, I'm glad they got to patch things up.

R.I.P to Big Black, man... still a shame he passed he seemed to have been such a great dude.🙏🏽

This was really well made man. Thanks

Amazing video! Honestly the show was a major part of my childhood too and kinda reliving Big Blacks passing made me cry again. Big BLACK played such a huge role in my childhood. Rest easy Christopher!💙gone but definitely never will be forgotten💯🙌

Rob and big were the type of guys I could see myself hanging out with thank u both for many good laughs its hard to find shows that actually make me laugh out loud.......r.i.p Christopher "big black "boykins...you are missed by all of us!!!!!

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

Rob & Big was the last MTV show that I loved (Fantasy Factory was fun but wasn't nearly as good, it didn't feel as genuine).

Im glad they made up before Big passed. He had one last run, and while deserved more, they made amends and got to have a little more time together.

Thank you so much for making this video 👌

Good job on the video, specially at the end. Almost bright tears out my eyes.

Black dude was the skater and white boy was the bodyguard?

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

Big Black did the first 900 on a skateboard, he was a legend.

@deejeh9494

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes Big Black is forever a legend.

@WestonEvans

3 жыл бұрын

Uhh the fat one’s watching the little one?

@ogconradmurray1510

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes I think that was tony hawk sir

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

@@ogconradmurray1510 It was big black in a Tony Hawk suit, Big Black was such a nice and humble dude that he didn't want to take the credit for such a monumental trick.

Big black was my favorite secret character in any game I've played so far. Rip Black Lavender may his soul rest peacefully

This was super touching. Thank you❤️

I'm glad they made things right before he passed. Great video thanks for sharing!!

In reality, it was money that ruined the friendship.... RIP Black

@shadow105720

3 жыл бұрын

You might think that but going from a regular friendship to a professional relationship changes things. Yes partly because of money, but also going from just hanging out together to having to perform constantly. He says big was staying in an apartment nearby and Rob only had one actual room in his own house to himself. Big was a security guard, not a celebrity.

@frostywarrior4649

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadow105720 but in one of Big Black last interview he said money was a problem especially when it came to who should getting how much

@denimchicken104

3 жыл бұрын

Which is kind of ridiculous. Rob was involved in the creative process, big was not. It’s completely understandable that they would be paid differently.

@jaydub7386

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that nearly always the case.

@infinitezion2029

3 жыл бұрын

@@denimchicken104 its easy to day that from an outside perspective but I know I'd get a little mad too knowing I was getting paid less than my friend despite having to perform regularly. Yea Rob was more involved with the behind the scenes, but that kinda shit could tilt anyone especially when you get burnt out and no longer wanna do it but kinda just have to

I love Big Black, man. He was incredible. I watched all of Fantasy Factory as it came out, but season 4 definitely was pretty special with the a full set of lads and lasses.

Man... This video made me happy! Thanks for posting this! That was my favorite show! I have it on DVD. Was so bummed that they split. Just like many others, I was happy when they came back together.

I made another comment where I express how much I enjoy your channel so far but I also want to say how much I like that you actually come out and explain to your audience that you have encountered conflicting information in your research and put it all out there for us to decide. As a former newspaper editor with an undergraduate degree in journalism and media studies, you have what they call journalistic integrity, my friend. You have the heart and mind of a TRUE reporter. In an age where content creators won't even cite the sources of their information, people like you are truly a breath of fresh air.

@MediaPastimes

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Joel! And to answer your other comment, I was really into skateboarding as a teenager in the 2000s. I get back into it every once in a while, no one ever truly stops being a skater.

Still one of my favorite MTV shows.... sad though who remembers when you could skate as Big Black in Skate 2?

Life of Ryan, Made, True Life, etc. MTV had some good shows when I was a kid, but Rob and Big was by far my favorite. That show helped get me into skateboard culture and it was really funny. R.I.P Big Black.

@user-rs2ue1cz6m

3 жыл бұрын

Damn life of Ryan forgot about that one

@darnelldarden9429

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely forgot about like of Ryan, wow

Thank you for making this video and answering a lot of questions I had about why the show was canceled.

You did a great job on this video! Memories were made but not forgotten. RIP BIG BLACK 🙌🏽 Rob & Big were legends

In one of the deleted scenes for the show some took a dump on the bathroom floor and in the Commentary everyone blamed Jeff Tremaine. We never found out who did it.

The theme song and the general dynamic Rob and Big had was what made the first show so powerful. The juxtaposition of both characters just messing around and hanging out was amazing.

This was great. Thanks for making this.

Oh man. This was the only thing I ever wanted to watch in 2006. They were like brothers and I always admired their relationship. You can tell now a days that Rob misses Big and that he is remorseful on how Rob handled the situation post their TV show , especially knowing he messed up. With Rob now a Dad, I bet he wishes Big was around to be the Uncle that was always around and reminisce together on the life they built

If they started this journey with a show of just Rob, i don’t things would have been as successful. Chris Triple B was the special sauce that spruced up the chicken nugget that is Rob.

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

Greatest analogy I've ever heard, and you couldn't be more correct.

@bobbyhill1368

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but with out Rob there would be no big. I mean Rob had 3 shows. People liked him

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

True, but if MTV had actually gone with that stupid "Rob Dyrdek's Rules to Success" show that they originally wanted - he would have been long forgotten. Rob had zero faith in that show, but his dynamic with Big saved his TV career.

@bobbyhill1368

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes True, but if you looked at fantasy factory he had new cast. Anyone you put Rob with they went together. Like his cousins. But Rob & Big both made the show. So in reality you cant have one or the other

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

I mean that "Fantasy Factory" would have never even happened, because that other show MTV wanted him to do was so bad (in his opinion, at least - it could have been great for all we know). At this point, I'd totally watch a show about Rob's rules to success, the dude is set for life.

Very good video! Thanks for making it. I was 13 in 2006. Great memories.

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

I was 14 when this came out, good times. Thanks for the kind words!

One of my most favorite “reality” shows. Those two were gold!

I miss both R+BB and Fantasy Factory... saw the last Fantasy Factory show and actually cried when it went off....and I'm in my 50'S... RIP BIG....I KNOW YOU'RE SOMEWHERE.....DOIN WORK!

Do work son! My son watched this show when he was a teenager so I sat down an watched it with him one day & instantly was a fan. Each episode was good.. Rest in Paradise Big Black.

Best ep when Big Black goes on about his arms and rims being the same size😂

@bobbyc978

3 жыл бұрын

22’s SON!

Very well put together!

I'm not too familiar with your channel yet as I've just discovered it but I watched your Jason Lee video and now I'm watching this one. Are you a skater? As a skater with over two decades under my belt, I wouldn't be surprised at all if you were. I think it's awesome how much you went into the skateboarding careers of both Dyrdek and Lee, which are routinely overlooked by the conventional media despite how influential both their careers were- Dyrdek had a massive influence on the business side of skating, especially the skate shoe business, while Lee's overall influence on just about every aspect skating can't possibly be overstated. Anyway, thank you for the awesome videos; they are truly premium content IMO.

I just found this channel. This content is top notch.

I wish I made up with my friend before he unexpectedly passed. Feel like I could have helped if I knew something was wrong. On the other hand, you can't force a relationship that's not working so I try not to dwell on it. RIP him and BB.

@hyndquart5241

3 жыл бұрын

You have a good mindset about that situation. You can try all you want but sometimes its better to just separate. Respect to you man.

@joemoses2297

3 жыл бұрын

on me it hurts to lose a friend but i know its not me

@lauramc5591

2 жыл бұрын

Crow, I know how you feel. My best friend of 30 years dumped me as a friend because I made a joke about the Dallas Cowboys. Cut me off. Just like that. We were like Rob & Big. Laughing every day, grew up together. And now he can't move on because of a dumb comment I made. We never had an argument, we laughed every day together. He was the love of my life as a friend. Then he just ended the friendship because I made a joke about his fave sports team and he takes sports very seriously. It hurts every day. I miss my best friend. I'm convinced he misses me, but he deaded the friendship. I've tried and tried and apoligized, but he barely responds, if at all. It's like a death, but he's still here. Hurts even more. Miss my best friend.

@TheChadShow9

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauramc5591 yeah… I had a situation similar to that… still think about that person but I did my part to try to reach out & make amends. Multiple occasions. Never reached back. 🤷🏾‍♂️

@lauramc5591

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChadShow9 I understand completely :( It's a sad, vulnerable feeling...to still care for someone, especially a friend, and get nothing back to you. It's better to fight it out, take a small break & regroup, move forward or make adjustments. But cutting off a good friend who still cares? Just cruel, in my opinion.

I can already tell this is gonna be a big channel, very well made!

I loved this show!! Thanks for this video! You now have a new subscriber!

this is my first watch on your channel.. Deep and heavy. Love it and subbed. I too appreciate Rob and Big, as well as Fantasy Factory. Thank You.

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, I just made this video for fun tbh - I didn't know it was going to become my most viewed vid. I'll be doing an episode dedicated to Fantasy Factory as well, I didn't even scratch the surface on that one.

@Vegland

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes well then we need to buck up and be Bad Ass

@Vegland

3 жыл бұрын

@@MediaPastimes wait, You R the guy!! Thanks for responding brother. Thanks for the post. Cant wait for More!

“It’s a man-pon, son”

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

A revolutionary innovation on Big Black's part.

Amazing video. Loved this show back in the day

Great work on this video!

This whole video brings back teenage nostalgia and I am not okay with this 😭

That Bobby light episode was the greatest

Really appreciate this vid. I knew very little of this info. I mostly watched Fantasy Factory and ridiculousness. My brother watched Rob and Big when we were younger but I only caught a few episodes but knew about Big Black from the few episodes I saw.

Keep going bro this was very interesting to watch

@MediaPastimes

2 жыл бұрын

Pimp My Ride retrospective should be up next week, thanks!

Awesome duo, but gotta say Rob did put in more work writing and deserved more comp than BB. RIP big man!

@ljay1046

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I thought it was kind of wack that big black expected equal pay.

@reportedstolen3603

3 жыл бұрын

@@ljay1046 it happens man..life. he also was having a kid and taking care of family, etc. it’s not like it was completely uncalled for.

They was not just body guard and friends but brothers. I was wondering what happen to the show when I was in college back 17 years ago.

I just found this video today & remember how Big Black made me laugh so hard during a time I was so freaking depressed over deaths in my own fam that I was dealing with. "Do Work" in the afterlife Christopher! We all miss you so much.

This was an awesome mini doc. Especially for me I was born in ‘86 & grew up through the 90’s & was in my early/min teens when Rob & Big premiered & I watched religiously!!!

RIP Big Black 🙏

Great video. Just found the channel. Looks like you make some good stuff, keep it up. Subscribed.

@MediaPastimes

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you!

Rob & Big, Andy Milkonakis show, Adventures In Hollyhood , Wildboyz, Viva La Bam... man I miss them shows

@bobbyc978

3 жыл бұрын

smear sum cream cheese in my gold locket

Thanks I always wondered what happened to Big Black RIP bro. But this was one of my favorites also Thanks 4 sharing ❤

My heart, I though big black was still alive. I watched this show as a kid and i loved them ;-;

They were funny AF together. Rip Big Black

Talking about Rob and Big was all you needed to find true friends back in my highschool days, everyone talked about the pony episode for weeks after it aired.

My favorite Duo ever. This whole thing just proves how good of friends they really were too.

That dude was in the Navy?!? He's a giant. Did they use him to fight Godzilla?

@minceraftfornite4334

3 жыл бұрын

Yea his code name was big kong

@joshuamaas5380

3 жыл бұрын

He'd catch the planes if they missed the aircraft runway

In 2017 heaven got one hell of a "Big Black" superstar, let me tell you. Loved that guy.

GREAT PIECE...! You answered questions, I'm sure people were wondering about...