Whiter Shades of Pale #44: Roller Derby
October 18, 2010 by clander
If you meet a white girl with black hair, tattoos, and a passion for horror films, there is a 100 percent chance that she plays in some sort of Roller Derby league. The sport reached its height of popularity in the seventies, thus all but guaranteeing that white people would eventually resurrect it in a fit of nostalgia and irony. But the sport draws in white people for many other reasons, including funny costumes and the opportunity for women to compete under clever pseudonyms like Arianna Puffington and Sarah Nailin’.
Once a league forms, schedules are made, websites are put up, venues are booked, and tickets are sold. In all, it’s a testament to the incredible work ethic that white people have when it comes to a whimsical activity.
Should you choose to attend an event, you will be shocked at the sheer volume of mustaches and black rock-and-roll T-shirts, and the complete lack of anyone with a full-time job. When the activities start, the women will start skating around in a circle. There are rules and points and strategies, but at most Roller Derby matches the only people who seem to be aware of them are the people playing.
If you know someone who plays on a Roller Derby team, you should treat them like a white person who does improv. Encourage them in their efforts, but make it clear that you will not pay money to watch their hobby.
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I love roller skating its very and yes I have attended a roller derby but now I’m seriously into biking. I got me a cool bike from http://www.bikesxpress.com/26-Beach-Cruiser-Bikes-Cruiser-Bicycles-Beach-Bikes_c_1.html and now I get to do 2 of my favorite things in the world. Roller skating and biking. I love it. Great Article!!
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Funny posts mate. Check out the new Titanic Super 3d trailer
Maybe not more of the funnier posts, but certainly not worthy of all the hating! Theres an odd oversensitivity going on in America among us white people. People who are of an ethnicity, and culture who have oppressed and enslaved, murdered, robbed and minimized almost all other ethnic groups over a large portion of history, and yet experienced little of the same, and STILL live under great privelage much due to this behaviour, dont get to be petty……..sorry……..Find another cause…..
Now if you will excuse me as soon as I find my Tevas, I have a pilates class……….
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