I understand that you have to have a unique name to join a roller derby league. Colleagues at work are joining one, and they are currently looking for such names. "Jugs Mackenzie" and "Dixie Normous" are two favourites so far.
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July 20, 2010 5:59 a.m. ZOO Dork
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July 20, 2010 7:51 a.m. pez222 New Reader
I've been involved as unofficial recruiter for the (classy)Tallahassee RollerGirls Capital Punishment for a while now. We have some heavy hitters like the Great Wall of Gina and my personal friend Fat Ass Bitch. Check em out at www.tallyrg.com/ ... Derby to me is like road racing... or auto-x but cones that fight back. Its good bumper to bumper, Action (Pure Action)!
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July 20, 2010 8:30 a.m. mndsm HalfDork
I met some of the Minnesota Rollergirls at the Afton Hill Climb last spring.... they were great. Best flag girls ever, and any one of 'em would kick my ass.
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July 20, 2010 8:32 a.m. Woody SuperDork
ZOO wrote:
I understand that you have to have a unique name to join a roller derby league. Colleagues at work are joining one, and they are currently looking for such names. "Jugs Mackenzie" and "Dixie Normous" are two favourites so far.
You wouldn't think that Dixie Normous would be able to pass the physical.
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July 20, 2010 7:42 p.m. Wally SuperDork
She's on the East German team.
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July 20, 2010 8:32 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
Morbid wrote:
WReXie Khan, #EJ25, skater with the Peoria Push Derby Dames :)
THAT is an AWESOME name!
So, if I sell you the 5spd SVX, Would you be SVXy Khan, #EJ33??
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July 20, 2010 8:38 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
mtn wrote:
Cue up the Jim Croce right about now.
10,000 Nostalgia points for U!! "Meanest hunk of woman that anybody ever seen...all her buddies called her Spike"
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July 20, 2010 9:36 p.m. Morbid Reader
SVreX wrote:
Morbid wrote:
WReXie Khan, #EJ25, skater with the Peoria Push Derby Dames :)
THAT is an AWESOME name!
So, if I sell you the 5spd SVX, Would you be SVXy Khan, #EJ33??
hahaha, EG33 was discussed, can't remember why I decided against it in the end, though. Unfortunately for the name, though, they take forever to get approved through the registry (lots of rules and no duplicates allowed, ever) I think the league secretary may smack me if I try to change it. I am still waiting for 'official' approval, and if I don't get it, I will try WReXie Alcyone next :)
BTW, talks of obtaining your SVX have not ceased...
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July 20, 2010 11:53 p.m. SVreX SuperDork
Ooops- I meant EG33.
I'm cleaning it up for sale. I'll let you know.
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Aug. 24, 2010 1:55 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
We went to roller derby again this past Saturday--our local team has bouts once per month. Turns out that last month was more of an in-house contest, as it was their A team vs. their B team since the other team canceled at the last minute. This time it was more serious--more hits, more action and a bit more anger. (Well, really it was just one girl on the other team who seemed to have an attitude, but they got pounded, anyway.) Plus the music was better--nice mix of Ramones, Misfits, etc.
And here, I even did a haiku blog about it: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/staff/David/roller-girl/
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Aug. 24, 2010 2:10 p.m. EricM Dork
I still skate. (Snyder advantage Plates, Bonez RED Bearings and hyper Shaman Wheels)
Our town has two teams, the gals are at the rink a lot. It is an interesting mix of soccer moms looking for exercise and hard core (lesbian?) skater chicks.
they all wear torn black leggings/nylons/ stockings and short skirts so I am all good.
Building your skates is a lot like building a car, it is all about traction nd turning..
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Oct. 26, 2010 1:16 a.m. Morbid Reader
Bringing this one back to share this: http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1809788448/Peoria-roller-derby-team-competes-in-first-...
Last Saturday was the league's very first home bout (some girls played near St Louis a few months ago), and my team, the Polka Bots, won! See that pink helmet, the only pink helmet in the league? That's me!
Just wanted to share :)
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Oct. 26, 2010 10:53 a.m. TRoglodyte Reader
Grew up watching roller derby. If its good enough forJim Croce it's good enough for me! "Well the roller derby program said that she was built like a 'frigerator with a head, her fans called her Tuffy,but all her buddies called her Spike". Excerpt from Jim Croces Roller Derby Queen.
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Oct. 26, 2010 11:25 a.m. Morbid Reader
I do like that song :)
Almost as much as I love derby!
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Oct. 27, 2010 12:54 a.m. friedgreencorrado SuperDork
Morbid wrote:
Bringing this one back to share this: http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1809788448/Peoria-roller-derby-team-competes-in-first-...
Last Saturday was the league's very first home bout (some girls played near St Louis a few months ago), and my team, the Polka Bots, won! See that pink helmet, the only pink helmet in the league? That's me!
Just wanted to share :)
Damn, woman! Flat tracking?!?! No wonder they hung that sign on the good seats!
Congrats! A win is a win. (where's the "thumbs up" icon?)
