Probably one of the best satirical pieces I have ever seen on localism in surfing and the topic of “kooks“. It is the infamous Kooks short film, featured at the New Your Surf Film Festival last year.
For those of you who don’t know what a “kook” is, its is basically a term created by aggro surfers to describe surfers that pretend that they can surf, when they actually suck. Kooks typically don’t follow the rules of the lineup, and get in the way of other surfers.
The irony is that most “local” surfers are old guys who are really mediocre surfers and even treat rippers as if they are Kooks.
Basically the film takes the concept of how “locals” at surf breaks treat “kook” surfers or any visiting surfers for that matter, and bringing it from the waves to common places like the grocery store, coffee shop, laundromat, etc.
While you’re at it, check out an interview with the creators of the film by Chris Cote of TransworldSurf Here.
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hahahha awesome