The Epic Carnival has had our back since day one and they’re one of the funniest sports blogs on the Intertubes. Today they’ve got a very good article about roller derby that’s well worth the read:

Roller derby is based on three simple principles: 1) attractive women 2) wearing skimpy clothing 3) doing violent things.

But if you doubt roller derby is a sport, if you think these women aren’t out for blood, if your only memory of the game is the ridiculous WWE-version from the 80s, the Philly Roller Girls will happily disabuse you of such silly notions.

“I just try to skate and hit b*tches as hard as I can,” said Kellie “Gefilte Fists” Goldberg, a seemingly quiet and well-adjusted woman who works with disabled adults during the day and serves as a blocker for the Philthy Britches by night. Her motto is “Get Fisted.”

“I love hitting people,” she added. “Hitting the floor hurts. Hitting each other hurts too, but in a loving way. The floor is always hard. Roller girls are soft.”

Roller derby article @ Epic Carnival