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I’ve decided to become a derby doll

Okay, it’s probably not going to happen in reality because a) I’m currently in physical therapy for my knee and b) I have absolutely no free time, but I went to see the L.A. Derby Dolls on Saturday night and I walked away wishing I was on skates.  These girls are unfuckingbelievable!  

First of all, it is so refreshing to see a crowd go crazy for a group of women who look like actual women!  These girls are tall, strong, tough and hot!  There is an overt sexualization going on at these games, but it doesn’t bother me a bit when men are drooling over women who could easily kick their asses.  That’s empowering.  

Also refreshing? Seeing a group of hipsters who are too cool to get excited about anything go crazy over a game played in rollerskates. People were there to cheer on their teams and there was no shame in screaming loudly for a team of women dressed up as Girl Scouts in helmets.  

I think my favorite part of the whole thing might be the awesome nicknames.  Even the referees get in on the kitschy pun action.  Some of my favorites?  Gori Spelling. Venus D’Maul’r. Iron Maiven. Laguna Beyatch. Oliver Clothesoff and Thomas Refferson (both refs and the latter wore a three-pointed hat).  I’ve decided my derby name will be Strawberry Whorecake.  

Love it.