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The "Fantasy Factory" maestro knows the significance of closing your eyes better than anyone else.

In 1974, actor Roger Moore courageously flipped his car over a murky river in the popular James Bond film, "The Man with the Golden Gun." It was a foolhardy stunt to say the least, so who better to re-create it than the king of wildly dangerous, gravity-defying tricks, Rob Dyrdek?

On Saturday, the skateboard legend and "Fantasy Factory" fun house commander in chief buckled up in a Chevy Sonic for an ultimate test. The American manufacturer challenged him to kick flip one of their cars off a ramp, landing it back on four wheels. As scary as the stunt sounds, Autoweek.com claims that the vehicle was altered in an attempt to keep Rob safe. "The car got a few modifications for the jump, including a roll cage, racing seat belts and upgraded shocks to absorb the landing. The fuel tank was modified to hold only a few gallons, and the battery was moved inside the roll cage." Still sounds like the worst idea ever to us. Luckily, he completed it safely.

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If you and your friends find yourself obsessed with the comings and goings of the skateboarding biz, then you're probably both huge fans of fun-house operator Rob Dyrdek and his zany "Fantasy Factory" cronies. Show that ollie-loving someone how much you care by gifting them with one of these awesome Rob-inspired holiday offerings:

1. Young And Reckless Pullover ($48)
Remember when Rob called out his cousin Drama for not being reckless enough and then peer-pressured him to do something bananas on an ATV Quad? Show your respect for the sportswear CEO's audacity by scooping up a sweatshirt for your buddy.

2. Aurora Plush 12" Flopsie Flavio Frog ($12.99)
What better way to express your love for Rob's death metal kill-hop band called The Bleeding Frogs than by wrapping up a cuddly little toy amphibian? Who knows, maybe the skateboard legend will really put out an album if the fanbase gets big enough.

3. Mens Tonik M UNRST sneakers by DC ($70)
No extreme athlete is complete without proper footwear required to land sick jumps. Help fuel your friend's competitive spirit by putting these kicks underneath their [whatever holiday plant they put their presents under].

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During tonight's "Fantasy Factory," Rob Dyrdek challenged himself to see if he could keep up with the biggest athletes in the skateboarding biz. His goal was to successfully land a backside 5-0 off a hubba--a massive trick for those not familiar with industry lingo. But the legend had trouble prepping for the big move because Drama's broken heart was cluttering his focus.

To get his head ready for the Street League Pro, Rob introduced his mopey cousin to Braco, whose silent gaze helped mend his wounds (that's a lie; it really didn't do anything). Something clicked, though, because Rob was able to clear his head long enough to prepare--and land--his high-flying stairway stunt.

+ Were you impressed with Rob's move? Take the poll, then sound off in the comments and let us know what you thought about Braco's weird gazing thing.

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There's no doubt that Rob Dyrdek has been working diligently to find some of the best amateur videos around the internets, but there were a few amusing clips that we think he overlooked during the latest episode of "Ridiculousness." We want to make sure that you don't miss a single bit of stupidity, so here are four more of the wildest happenings on the web (one is even fan-submitted!).

Humping the Tail, submitted by Melissa M. from Facebook
Everyone always gets a kick out of watching hormone-charged animals get busy. This small pup found a way to enjoy himself, despite the fact that he was the only one participating.

Failed Streaking Attempt
Will Ferrell made the following quote famous: "We're going streaking! Through the quad, and into the gymnasium!" While the guy in this vid got the line right, he executed miserably by slamming right into a glass wall. Epic failure.

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It's been a while since we caught up with Rob Dyrdek and his wild "Fantasy Factory" team, but that's probably because they're all just so busy being awesome. During tonight's episode, Rob had a big project he wanted everyone's help with, but he made it a point to inject his funhouse with tons of brotherly love before he could strap on his thinking cap and get down to work.

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Like anyone else would if they could, Lil Wayne celebrated his most recent Billboard #1 by using a go-kart's momentum to catapult up and over a ramp and into a giant foam pit, courtesy of Rob Dyrdek and his Fantasy Factory. Not bad for Weezy's second time skating around the dream park.

Drama captured the man behind Tha Carter IV on camera as he swallowed his fear (or was that a gold crown?), stepped on a skateboard and got air before landing among an assortment of rainbow plush blocks for YoungAndReckless.com. And look! He appears to be enjoying himself!

Drama said it was obvious Lil Wayne had been practicing, but he and Rob were still unsure if the Weezy's board's trucks would hold up. Did they? Check out the photos and video clip to see for yourself, and catch the million-dollar smile only a million albums sold can generate.

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Years ago, at the height of Diddy's "Making The Band [Pick a number]" popularity, he coined the catchy term "bitchassness," which he so eloquently defined as an "epidemic of envy, hate, or deceit." Well, Puff's not the only MTV reality frontman that's lobbing around some self-created slang!

Rob Dyrdek's latest show, "Ridiculousness," (premieres Monday, August 29 at 10/9c) puts him back in front of the camera, where he'll pick apart viral videos and basically laugh at the misfortune of others as they tumble and fall (America's favorite pastime!). Check out the trailer below and see him poke fun at some internet clips that truly are ridiculous.

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There's nothing that Rob Dyrdek and the "Fantasy Factory" team enjoy more than peeling off their usual denim and screen-printed T's and slipping on absurd costumes (fine, maybe Rob's really the only one who actually likes it). Whether they're being fitted with magical goatees or coercing Big Cat to channel his inner-"Ginger Lion," they never cease to amaze in the wardrobe department.

While tonight's hairy transformation was awesome to watch, there have been lots of colorful costume changes over the season. Go through the poll and pick out your favorite dress-up moment!

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On tonight's "Fantasy Factory" finale, our fun-loving pack of Cali cowboys (and one cowgirl) drove to Mardi Gras to party with the people of Nawlins and honor their friend, skate park builder (and Stoner Avenue Skate Park re-doer) Joe C. The plan was to ride a parade float that reflected the magic of Joe C's goatee, so they enlisted the help of some random dude named JxPx to create the world's largest skateboard on wheels...with a giant Joe C. head attached to it.

Joe C. seemed flattered yet a bit freaked out by everyone's obsession with his head and facial hair (they actually sported wigs and fake goatees to further demonstrate their awe). So what did you think of the gang's Mardi Gras antics? Was the float a hit or miss? Take the poll, then check out the below clip from an MTV.com exclusive interview with Rob Dyrdek, where he shares about his new Safe Spot Skate Spot initiative.

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On the latest episode of "Fantasy Factory," Rob went all out in an attempt to become a wrestler for the WWE. His smackdown, as well as his commitment to the sport and up-and-coming athletes that keep it thriving, definitely impressed us. Rob certainly never does anything half-ass!

In this sneak peek of an all-new episode, Rob once again goes all out when he takes his crew to a wig shop to scoop up some fabulous facial hair and dated hair pieces. Why? He's repairing a crumbling skate park in Louisiana and honoring the guy that's leading the renovation project by recreating his goatee on the entire gang.

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