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“CBG, thrash attack, axe grinder, fucking maniac, NDHC, proper ass heel flips, exposer of film, all around nice guy. These are just a few things that come to mind describing skateboard photography extraordinaire Mathew Jenkins. Matt is also known by the nickname, “Cookie,” amongst certain circles…. I know he’s super bummed on it but there’s nothing he can do about it at this point. Hell. I knew the dude for well over a year before I learned his real name. Cookie moved to Minneapolis from his hometown of Fargo North Dakota sometime in the late 90’s. Homies been a staple of the local Punk and Skate scenes respectively ever since. He’s super sick on the skate and equally creative behind the camera lens. This kid is on the constant grind. Whether its touring with his band, “Useless Wooden Toy’s,” or going on skate trips, it seems like he never sleeps. Matt had an article published in a local newspaper a few years ago which essentially entailed him being a tour guide to the cities sketchiest strip clubs. It was quite hilarious considering the journalist that cookie took on this titty bar extravaganza was rather sqaure. Since his humble beginnings, Matts photo’s and writing have graced the likes of Lowcard, Sacrifice Skateboards, Stuck Mag, Life Sucks Die and many other underground projects. Keep your eyes peeled because this kid is on the come up. Just don’t ever feed him Henessey after midnight because he’ll turn into a black Chuck Norris on angel dust, doing multiple scissor kicks in your chest while rocking a King Diamond cape. No joke. I learned the hard way.