rollerskate

by Blanca Basura Barbie

The Torrid Affair

I haven’t met a skater yet who is lukewarm about derby. One thing that seems to run universal in roller girls is that we are all very enthusiastic about Derby. We are all having a passionate relationship with Derby. We are all cheating on our significant others with Derby. Hopefully they are OK with that, and for the most part, too bad if they aren’t.

Our First Fight

Just like any deep, meaningful relationship, the best and worst sides of people are going to come to the surface. I’ve known total sweethearts who become hideous screaming bitch monsters once they lace up. For the beginners out there, don’t take it to heart. I know that’s easy to say and hard to do, but seriously, from someone who has been there, it isn’t personal. For the veterans, think before you yell at some poor quivering fresh meat. She’s trying, whether you think she is or not.

Make-Up Sex

When I say “passionate relationship”, don’t always take that as Love, Love, Love. Derby pisses people off too. Everything from league politics to a bad call can trigger a shit-storm. Sometimes Derby makes you angry. Sometimes Derby makes you cry (and I’m not talking about crying over the colossal ass bruise you got in practice). Most of the time, you will forgive it because you love it so much.

Blanca Basura Barbie is a Yo, Roller Derby Contributor and a member of the Silicon Valley Roller Girls in San Jose, CA.

Blanca Basura Barbie