Central Machine Works
Sarcastic Reaction
RECEIVED Fri., Jan. 27, 2006
Dear Editor,
Thank goodness for Belinda Acosta! In her Jan. 20 “TV Eye” column [Screens] I discovered that if not for her eternal vigilance, thousands of dull-witted Austinites like me would never have known what a jaded, sexist, and racist waste of time roller derby was. I could have sworn it's a great entertainment and sporting event. I feel so used. I can't believe that after three years of regular attendance I haven't caught on. It's a relief to know that Ms. Acosta, by never saying she actually went to any roller derby bouts, was “not drawn in” by the same mistakes I've made. I guess it's true that age brings wisdom.
I'm silly. I thought that if women created and ran their own organization responsible for a nationwide revival of roller derby as well as utilizing an old-school banked track which requires much more athleticism and skill, they had really accomplished something. What a dope.
I want to respect my elders, but Ms. Acosta's petty personal attacks on virtually every aspect of the TXRD operation really conjure up some negative stereotypes of women bashing women. And isn't the classic definition of “Austin cool” putting down something other people enjoy?
Who knows, as I get older maybe I'll end up agreeing with Ms. Acosta that it's really easier just to stay home and watch TV.
Thank goodness for Belinda Acosta! In her Jan. 20 “TV Eye” column [Screens] I discovered that if not for her eternal vigilance, thousands of dull-witted Austinites like me would never have known what a jaded, sexist, and racist waste of time roller derby was. I could have sworn it's a great entertainment and sporting event. I feel so used. I can't believe that after three years of regular attendance I haven't caught on. It's a relief to know that Ms. Acosta, by never saying she actually went to any roller derby bouts, was “not drawn in” by the same mistakes I've made. I guess it's true that age brings wisdom.
I'm silly. I thought that if women created and ran their own organization responsible for a nationwide revival of roller derby as well as utilizing an old-school banked track which requires much more athleticism and skill, they had really accomplished something. What a dope.
I want to respect my elders, but Ms. Acosta's petty personal attacks on virtually every aspect of the TXRD operation really conjure up some negative stereotypes of women bashing women. And isn't the classic definition of “Austin cool” putting down something other people enjoy?
Who knows, as I get older maybe I'll end up agreeing with Ms. Acosta that it's really easier just to stay home and watch TV.
Bob Jordan