Watching roller derby in San Francisco: Surprisingly cheap fun. Like pro wrestling on skates.

Steph and I went out with Sushmita, Theo and Steph's coworkers a few months ago for Roller Derby. We watched the local Bay City Bombers play the New York Demons.

It's remarkably like pro wrestling on skates. Relatively scripted -- but I imagine they must leave room for just a bit of chance at the end. The house team (Bombers) actually lost the 2nd game to the New York team-- though I suspect the New York team isn't even from New York. They play the antagonistic visiting team, but it seems based on this site suspiciously hosted at baycitybombers.com, they're kind of like the Washington Generals playing the Harlem Globetrotters.

Next up: Monster truck rally!

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