Are Vulgar Names Keeping Derby from Being Recognized as a Mainstream Sport?

Part of the fun of roller derby is the creativity that goes into making up your derby name. Skaters love it, audiences love it, seems like a win for all, right? However, many people contend that as long as roller derby names contain offensive (though clever) material, the sport itself will never become mainstream. If we want to see roller derby on ESPN and on the Olympics, the announcer has to be able to say the name on prime time TV. We all know that many of the roller derby names (by girls and guys alike) are not family friendly. Here’s a great perspective on the issue.