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THE HOTTEST THING ON WHEELS
Continuing our coverage of Roller Skate Week, roller skating is largely associated with competitive disco dancing, but it’s also the source of one of the greatest concepts in sports entertainment: roller derby!
I used to watch roller derby on TV as a kid. It was like pro wrestling on wheels. So naturally, I liked it. But by that time it was already starting to die out a bit. Interestingly, though, it’s one of those things that keeps coming back. There are still a number of active pro and amateur leagues and teams – mostly women. Which is also interesting – it’s the only contact sport I know of that’s dominated by women.
Which means we have the perfect excuse to post some Raquel Welch.
DISCLAIMER: This is one of those cases where the trailer is better than the film. Rent with caution.
Over the railing,
This is dF
I used to watch roller derby on TV as a kid. It was like pro wrestling on wheels. So naturally, I liked it. But by that time it was already starting to die out a bit. Interestingly, though, it’s one of those things that keeps coming back. There are still a number of active pro and amateur leagues and teams – mostly women. Which is also interesting – it’s the only contact sport I know of that’s dominated by women.
Which means we have the perfect excuse to post some Raquel Welch.
DISCLAIMER: This is one of those cases where the trailer is better than the film. Rent with caution.
Over the railing,
This is dF