Oh, I forgot to mention last week that I was going to be watching the Burning River Roller Girls [burningriverrollergirls.com] at their first roller derby exhibition over the weekend.
One of my friends is participating in the league, which is how I knew about it in the first place.
It was very entertaining. But parts of it really reminded me of professional wrestling. I mean, not that *I* watch professional wrestling. I'm just saying, there were aspects that reminded me of what I think professional wrestling is like. The outcome of the bouts were not pre-determined or anything like that, but the outfits/costumes were ridiculous (most were wearing short skirts and fishnet stockings), and the action seemed more geared towards entertainment than actual athleticism.
We had a great time, though. And the place was packed with spectators, so it seems like the new league is off to a good start.
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