As we previously reported, the Sydney Sweeney of skateboarding Sterre Meijer has officially received a signature pro board from skate legends Danny Way and Colin McKay's Plan B Skateboards brand.
The moment is huge for her supporters, who have been following her clips and steady rise on social media.
Hence, the reaction across the skate community is mixed.
Several skaters pointed out that many longtime amateurs on the team are still waiting for their turn to have a board with their names on them.
Core heads brought up names like Lazer Crawford, Kristion Jordan and Jorge Simões since all three have been riding for Plan B far longer and already have strong followings and contest results.
Supporters of Meijer argue that she has been visible, active and consistent, which should count for something.
Others feel the brand made a strange decision by skipping over riders who have already built deeper résumés.
In the middle of all this, Gatekeeping King Weckingball decided to share his thoughts.
He has a reputation for calling things out the moment he senses something off. According to him, the Meijer release is not just about recognition or team changes.
He claims the brand knew the announcement would get people worked up and that it was meant to trigger online arguments.
Weckingball said that Plan B has discovered what he calls rage bait.
He suggested that the company leaned into a moment that would get skaters arguing across social platforms.
He implied that the brand knew exactly how heated the reactions would be and used that response to keep the collab talked about.
For now, the release continues to pull in opinions from every corner of skateboarding. Some are celebrating Meijer for reaching a new level in her career.
Some are skeptical about the timing. And some are watching to see how Plan B responds, if at all.
