Why were Suicidal Tendencies rebelling against Reagan’s white middle class society of Southern California? The impact of Reagonomics, the Neoliberal philosophies espoused by the 40th President of the US (1981-1989) generated much dissatisfaction from the minorities of the country, including those that were a part of subcultures such as skate punk.

“Skaters have a completely different culture from the norms of the world’s society. We dress differently, we have our own language, use our own slang, and live by our own rules. People feel threatened by foreign attitudes. Everyone has his own views on different types of society and their own stereotypes…Please stop viewing us as a totally negative race of people.”

These videos are a clear expression by Muir of the production and expression of authenticity and individuality which contributed to the understanding of skate punk being a form of middle class rebellion within the context of southern California suburbia.