jackassworld

Since we first started farting on the Interweb last December, I’ve watched the community swell to over 33,000 in number. Some forever not for better, some have gone and some remain, but one of the earlier members to be present here on the site was also physically so in the studio audience at our big 24-hour coming out party in February and, eight months later, still remains active to this day. I attribute this attentive quality not only to Laura Z’s being of a pre-ADD/MTV generation, but to her deeper understanding and appreciation of the spirit behind jackass—or perhaps more so that of Chris Pontius, infectious soul that he is.

Who are you, how old are you, and where are you from?

I am Laura Z from NYC! And I am old enough to have seen some really, really cool stuff. “And that’s all I have to say about that.” —Forrest Gump

How and when did you find out about jackassworld?

I got a bunch of MySpace bulletins from various members of the extended jackass family, heralding the news that the beast was about to be born.

You were one of several faces in the in-studio crowd at the 24-hour takeover. Were you awake and present for the whole 24-hour ordeal?

Um, I totally cheated. My better half and I took a room at the Marriott across the street… Got about four hours’ sleep, and hit the hotel bar a time or two. Oops.

What was it like to see the jackass cast and crew in the camera-off/non-live moments of the takeover: Less than meets the eye or beyond your wildest dreams?

I fully expected to see various substances being snorted off of naked silicone boobs backstage. What I actually saw were a bunch of jes’ plain folks, rubbing their eyes, drinking coffee, and muttering to themselves. And I was in heaven.

If fuzzy memory serves you were witness to the morning workout show with Chris Pontius and Manny. How would you best describe that scene?

Giddy and punch-drunk, largely due to sleep deprivation on everybody’s part. Nevertheless, a stellar moment, and a highlight of the entire event!

On the subject of Chris Pontius, you appear to have a soft spot for his matter. Why is that?

I was a moderator on a fansite for Chris, run by the Great and Powerful Holli (without whom all this coolness would never have happened for me!). Not to drag down the festivities or anything, but I’d recently been through a really rough patch, and I could honestly credit Chris with being one of the only people on earth who could squeeze a laugh out of me. Not one to disappoint, he turned out to be among the kindest and most earnest individuals I’ve ever crossed paths with—that, and all the good stuff going on south of his bellybutton. I mean that respectfully, of course.

How can a lady have a mouth like a sailor?

It takes practice, but try putting two or more dirty words together that you wouldn’t ordinarily. Riotous—trust me. My family has already chosen their personal favorite term of endearment of mine for my tombstone! Woo-hoo!

Have you ever passed through Mianus?

You betcha! I have in-laws in Connecticut, and I love to feel the breeze whizzing past Mianus every time we visit them. Exit 5 on the Thruway. You can’t miss Mianus; it’s quite prominent.

Jackassworld.com: friend or foe?

Great job, babies! Well-written, informative, creative, just smart-assy enough. As for my limited participation in the community, well, let’s put it this way: I’m probably the wrong demographic, if you get my meaning. I certainly don’t want to narc on anyone’s perfectly good time.

You’ve earned the right to pass on some word from the wise. What’s one message, mantra or rule of thumb that you’d care to impart to the community here?

Be excellent to each other. And let love rule. Now if you’ll please excuse me, I’ll just slinker back into the mud at Woodstock…