White Trash Festivities

Naturally, being from Arkansas, one would assume we are surrounded in white trash. And I'm here to confirm that yes we are. You don't have to go too far to find these folks. It's rather entertaining enveloping yourself in their lifestyle. You come away feeling rather normal after all - I highly recommend it - it makes a great confidence boost!


Anyway, my sister-in-law Sarah is great at finding exciting and creative events for us to go to hang out with these folks. It always provides hours of entertainment and people watching. It all started with the Demolition Derby that takes place in August (we have quite the plan/garb for this year's derby - see Sarah's blog for more info on that). This past Saturday evening, Sarah informed us the Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby was taking place (aka the "Killbillies). We anxiously headed to the Springdale Roller Rink and sat front and center on a very entertaining sport. We couldn't point and laugh too much considering all others in attendance were very much seriously into this type of trailer park sporting event.


Needless to say, it was HILARIOUS and we have quite a few pictures to prove it. The sport itself consists of women (of all ages and sizes) skating around an oval rink with skirts that are literally only 5 inches long. And definitely don't forget the fishnet stockings. As it turns out, the audience is just as entertaining to watch as the skaters themselves. In short, there are "Bumpers" and "Jammers" and others that clobber each other off the rink to make sure their "Jammer" is in the lead and passing players=points. I don't think I quite got all the details of the game down but I still enjoyed myself nonetheless. Several gals managed to slide in front of or just plain straight into us. Before the evening was over, one girl managed wipe out and clear four rows of chairs in her path and ended up sitting on an old guy's lap and nearly knocking him over. Here are a few pics of us enjoying ourselves at the event.







Tom & Sarah enjoying themselves.

John and I enjoying ourselves.

The Killbillies getting to take off. The skaters were rather fast so most of these pictures came out blurry.

Making their way around the rink. This is right where we sat and where most of them would wipe out. It's a rather awkward moment when a roller girl comes sliding right in front of you and in between your legs...just ask John. Hahaha.