Katty WhompAss

"She'll open up a can of WhompAss on you"

Why this derby name and number?
My husband is always telling me, “Don’t go getting all cattywampus on me.” Translation in our house…you spaz out when you get excited. 4 ½ is the label my guy friends used when we were younger. It was a lot of experimental noise that has resulted in a bit of hearing loss. Of course no one made me sit in front of that drum set and the memories (from what I remember) are worth it.

What is your hometown?
La Grange, IL

How did you get into derby?
Untapped athleticism and angst…plus a million hours of roller skating driveway performances as a kid. (side note: I kind of fancied myself a roller skating Mary Lou Retton, which was simply accomplished by putting my arms in the air and puffing out my chest at the beginning and end of each performance.)

Who is your derby wife?
Bully The Kid

Drink of Choice?
G&Ts all the way. It makes me feel very Boca Raton.

Favorite song(s) to skate to?
Waiting Room-Fugazi
I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked-Ida Marie

Weapon of Choice?
Spoon

Favorite Movie?
Rushmore, with all the other Wes Anderson movies tailing close behind

Non-Derby Hobbies?
Lots of family and friend time, reading, politics, and cynicism.

Words of Advice?
Don’t sweat the small stuff, unless she’s on skates. Then take her out!

If you could have one superhero power what would it be?
Teleportation…always looking for affordable travel

If you weren't playing roller derby what would you be doing?
Something domestic. Thank you roller derby!

Favorite Quote?
Donny: Are these the Nazis, Walter?
Walter Sobchak: No, Donny, these men are nihilists. There's nothing to be afraid of