“I Felt Like I Was Flying”: Skateboarding Mom Is Smashing Numerous Stereotypes After Going Viral for Performing Stunts in Traditional Attire

In the skateboarding world where skateboards make histories on concrete canvases & challenge the laws of physics, an inspiring figure has emerged to rewrite the narrative. Oorbee Roy, popularly known as “Aunty Skates”, has taken the skating scene by storm. She is breaking through stereotypes and redefining what’s possible.

Skateboarding has long been seen as a domain dominated by the young, the fearless. Yet, amidst this realm of flips & spins, one YouTube video showcasing a woman in her 40s has gracefully skated into the spotlight. As skateboarding icon Tony Hawk once said, “I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large”. Aunty Skates personifies this sentiment, embracing skating not merely as a sport, but as a canvas for true self-authentication.

Aunty Skates’ Skateboarding journey

A few days days ago, the “NowThisNews” YouTube Channel featured a 43year old South Asian woman captioning, “Mother Goes Viral on TikTok For Skateboarding in Sari”. This 3-minute 60 seconds video made waves in the skateboarding community. In the video, Roy shared her journey, challenges, & vision with her fans and supporters, along with her skate moves. Aunty Skates, as she is fondly called, not only connected with her children through this shared passion, but also rediscovered herself. She conceded that while she performs tricks on her skateboarding, “I felt like I was flying.”

Her story gained momentum when she chose to skateboard in a saree, a traditional Indian attire. Along similar lines, in less than four months, her follower count surged to over 100,000. Addressing the skepticism she faced, she expressed, “When I first started doing it in a saree, the skateboarding community and people around me found me insane, and yes, I am insane.” With her saree-clad endeavors, she’s ignited conversations on cultural traditions, gender norms, and the pursuit of dreams.

Redrawing boundaries with her legacy

Through her skateboarding moves on the ramp she defies expectations & stereotypes that anyone can embrace their passions regardless of age or attire. Through her viral videos on TikTok & Instagram, Aunty Skates not just creates content, but she is also challenging the societal constraints that have held so many back. She spoke candidly about the moment she decided to step onto the skateboard and embrace the unknown. “I started sharing my skating journey on TikTok in February 2021 and found my place,” she mentioned.

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Growing up, societal norms often confined her to a predetermined mold. However, skating became the medium through which she broke these boundaries and reconnected with her true self. Her journey is a testament to the power of self-expression, empowerment, and breaking down barriers.

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