The ‘Jackass’ Origin Story: Inside the Johnny Knoxville Stunt That Launched the Series
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
14/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Director Jeff Tremaine tells the story behind the 1997 footage of Knoxville shooting himself, which appears in “Jackass: Best and Last,” and how the franchise actually started.
