"Danielle, why don't you tell the class what you did on your summer vacation?"
"I became a ROLLERGIRL!"
Dig if you will, a picture--
The Northstar Rollergirls---the league I'll be trying out for on September 9th.
Don't you just LOVE it?
Well I do! I've fallen head over heels in love with the idea of becoming a Rollergirl and now I need your help...
I'm trying out for a league on September 9th, and if I'm lucky enough, fit enough, and tough enough to be chosen to join the group, I'll need an alias to skate under. Each girl has a "skater name" and number, plus a whole funny bio that they make up about their alter ego to publish on the website, in the program for each bout, etc. I had a name that I was absolutely IN LOVE with, but there's a "National Rollergirl Name Registry" that you have to check any possible names against, because it's discouraged (and considered bad form) to take another skater's name. Of course, my first choice had already been taken.
Since then I've been brainstorming, and I've been asking some friends and family for suggestions, and we've come up with seven choices that aren't already in use. Now the hard part is going to be deciding amongst them all. That's where you come in. I was wondering if you could take the time to vote for a name that you think would be the perfect, best name for my alias. I can't wait to see the results and please feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, and/or campaign for your favorite here for others to read as well (the comments are at the very bottom of this post next to my name and the timestamp the blog was published). Also, if you have technical difficulties, please let me know because I REALLY WANT TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE THINKS! Plus, I think this is kinda fun. :)
So that's it...
Thanks in advance for your support, and hopefully on September 9th, I'll have something exciting to email-blast all of you about...:)
With much love,
Danielle
P.S. July 19--Of course, after I sent the initial email out, some people contacted me about a couple of things that were initially confusing. I've fixed the comments section now (at the bottom of the post) so you don't have to register with blogger to vote. Also, Cousin Amy and I had a lot of fun going through the names together of the other women on the league--something you can easily do to by clicking either team's website below and then selecting "Teams and Staff". Finally, if all this got you inspired and now YOU have a great name to add to the mix, feel free to email it to me for consideration (or leave it here in the comments section). God knows, I think I'm witty but you guys are always better!
A little background, if you're interested:
There are two leagues in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Rollergirls were the first league in town, started five years ago, and have developed such a HUGE following that they're now selling consistently over 2500 seats at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium (which, coincidentally, is where cousin Amy and I saw the Foo Fighters and My Morning Jacket, but that's another story). These girls have gotten to be excellent, excellent skaters. To the point where it's kind of intimidating to be around them actually. I fancied trying out for their team this year and then went to an open practice, saw what they were looking for, and had an immediate gut check that I was nowhere NEAR ready to skate at that level.
Minnesota Rollergirls website
Which brings us to the second league in the Twin Cities...the Northstar Rollergirls! This upcoming season will only be their second and the girls on the team that I've met and skated with thus far are super friendly, open, and not at all intimidating. I've been to a practice with their team where they allowed all the interested women who were considering trying out to actually PRACTICE with them and while I left very sore and tired, I had the hugest grin on my face driving home. It is much more of an inclusive feeling league, which feels just right for me.
Northstar Rollergirls website
Minnesota Rollergirls opening bout for the 2007 season, over 3700 fans in attendance
Is there a Roller Derby league near me?
Derby League Roster and Map (Worldwide!)
If anyone's feeling super geeky or bored, here's the link to the National Rollergirl Name Registry...it's pretty funny!
Name Database
(**Ultimate final decision overriding authority will rest with me if all of a sudden I just HAVE to lean one way over another)
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I've been bitten by the Roller Derby bug...
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"Dostal Takeover" got my vote...of course! Good luck on the 19th!
Spin Vicious is the baddest name - ever! Love it.
You have Wendy Duren to thank for Spin Vicious.
My "Steely Danielle" vote is in honor of my mom...:) That's her fave.
Hi Danielle:
Wow, I lose track of you for a while and look what happens....
Here's my contribution:
• Goin' Dostal (as in "going postal")
Best of Luck!
Carol
DaniDestruction.
Ladykiller 1.
ManEater.
Buttbuster 1.
It has to be the Dostal Takeover. No way around it, really. All due respect to the democratic process and all, but, the DT is the best.
Reasons:
1. It works by itself.
2. It works, clearly, as a pun on the Hostile Takeover.
2a. Hostile Takeovers are, in their own way, retro, bringing us back to the 1980s, to Reagan, to the early days of cable, to Superstation TBS, and, yes, to RollerDerby.
3. Your initials are DT, which means, of course, that your signature move can leave opponents writhing on the ground not just in spasms of pain, but suffering from the DTs, as well.
Can we do write-ins? I like Couch-O-Queen!
I agree with "honkymagic" so that's my vote too.
August 19 is an illustrious day- sure to bring you the best of luck attaining your goal. It is my birthday so give 'em hell sister from this sister in spirit! It would be among the best gifts if you make it.
Dani, you are always amazing to me. What an adventurer you are! When Linda and I were small we used to watch the Roller Derby on TV. We loved the guys but the girls were really our favorites. There were not many womens' teams, but the women were as rough as the men and really mean too. Of course we both had our favorites. We loved Wrestling too, any chance of you taking that up? "Louisville Slug-Her" has to be the name, it's perfect! Good Luck and much love. --Aunt Kath
are you you good hope you make the team
break leg
I like Hussy Control and Dostal Takeover. You are awesome as usual. Send me an email for lunch sometime soon - I have been thinking about you. Where are you working???
Hussy Control and Dostal Takeover have to be my two favourites.
A song reminded me of a BMW tour we did together the other day....I think it must have been hip hop :-)
Life has changed for me....back in NZ, single but with a 9wk old baby boy - far cry from parking lot circus's. Maree
I would be upset if Squid Vicious OR Suicide Curls was the winner, but all the rest are DAnielle BOMB!
Megan and I both voted on Dostal Takeover, of course, being Dostals and all.
Looks like the Roller Derby is going to be a lot of fun for you.
I voted for Spin Vicious, but then changed my vote to Louisville Slug-her. I think it would be fun to play up your KY background since we yankees are intrigued by you suthners ;)
Oh, I meant to tell you that I thought of another Rollergirl name for you:
Atomic Kitten. I have no idea why but I dreamt it last night.
Well finally I get around to throwing in my two cents, and the poll is closed! Fat load o' good the democratic process is gonna do me! Anyway, I must register my support for "Steely Danielle" - it far outperforms the competition in so many ways:
1) You get the convenience of using your real first name.
2) You get the Classic Seventies Mojo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker working for you - with a splash of Michael McDonald when you need it the most.
3) You get all the back story you need (including the number - hey19) from Steely Dan's lyrics. You won't take "no static at all" from the competition when you tell 'em "Take your big black eye and get outta here". "Sho' looks good!"
With so much going for it, how could you pass this name up? In any event, I look forward to "your big debut - It's like a dream come true."
"And when you smile for the camera,
I know they're gonna love it."
...and not to belabor the point, but have you checked out the lyrics to "Josie" lately? Just to cherry-pick a few choice lines:
"Throw down the jam till the girls say when,
Lay down the law and break it"
"So good,
She's the pride of the neighborhood...
So bad,
She's the best friend we ever had
She's the raw flame,
The live wire"
"We'll shake 'em all down tonight
Dance on the bones till the girls say when"
This stuff is gold!
Steely Danielle!
Steely Danielle!
"Skate a little lower, now!"
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