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A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/students-answer-questions-ex1/

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/students-answer-questions-ex1/

you guys! i had only been skating for about 30 minutes when i began to sweat. out. of. my. knees.

what is *wrong* with my body‽

#rollerskates #knees #sweat #wtf

you guys! i had only been skating for about 30 minutes when i began to sweat. out. of. my. knees.

what is *wrong* with my body‽

#rollerskates #knees #sweat #wtf

@chu

gonna stick to roller skates.

#put #a #helmet #on

#rollerskates

@chu

gonna stick to roller skates.

#put #a #helmet #on

#rollerskates

I 🩵 my #Salomon CrossMax #Inline #RollerSkates, so many #Ride & kilometers with us. New wheels and bearing for next adventures.

#Passion #Proud #Sport #Rando #Free

these guys always do fun windows for the holidays. i was skating past this afternoon and saw they still had their easter ones up, so I thought I'd snap a quick pic for ya.

bonus: i didn't realize peach & i were in the shot, so you get a rare selfie!

#rollerskates #streetart #pubcrawl

these guys always do fun windows for the holidays. i was skating past this afternoon and saw they still had their easter ones up, so I thought I'd snap a quick pic for ya.

bonus: i didn't realize peach & i were in the shot, so you get a rare selfie!

#rollerskates #streetart #pubcrawl

i'm volunteering at a 'punk rock saves lives' event this evening. encouraging folx to join the bone marrow donor registry.

so, to practice:

hey! get on the bone marrow donor registry, you cowards!

https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org

here's a picture of my roller skates to inspire you.

#bone #marrow #donor #punk #rock #saves #lives #rollerskates

i'm volunteering at a 'punk rock saves lives' event this evening. encouraging folx to join the bone marrow donor registry.

so, to practice:

hey! get on the bone marrow donor registry, you cowards!

https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org

here's a picture of my roller skates to inspire you.

#bone #marrow #donor #punk #rock #saves #lives #rollerskates

you guys!

ms. wizard found this while thrifting and brought it home for me. i love it so hard! she may as well give up on getting me anymore gifts, she's never gonna be able to top this one.

#cats #rollerskates #gifts

you guys!

ms. wizard found this while thrifting and brought it home for me. i love it so hard! she may as well give up on getting me anymore gifts, she's never gonna be able to top this one.

#cats #rollerskates #gifts

Agentica SDK stumbles into the #ARCAGI3 competition like a #toddler on roller skates, managing a "stellar" 36% on Day 1. 🤡 It's like somehow outscoring the neighborhood cat, GPT 5.4 High, but only boasting about how it did it on a lower #budget. 💸 Keep those achievements coming, Symbolica, we're on the edge of our seats! 🙄
https://www.symbolica.ai/blog/arc-agi-3 #AgenticaSDK #rollerSkates #stellar #performance #friendly #HackerNews #ngated

Agentica SDK stumbles into the #ARCAGI3 competition like a #toddler on roller skates, managing a "stellar" 36% on Day 1. 🤡 It's like somehow outscoring the neighborhood cat, GPT 5.4 High, but only boasting about how it did it on a lower #budget. 💸 Keep those achievements coming, Symbolica, we're on the edge of our seats! 🙄
https://www.symbolica.ai/blog/arc-agi-3 #AgenticaSDK #rollerSkates #stellar #performance #friendly #HackerNews #ngated

I think today is the day I can say, yes, I have learned how to do backwards crossovers, aka crosspulls. I'm still hesitant and tense, but I've got the mechanics pretty much down.

#rollerskating #rollerskates

next rollerskate 3d-print: tpu toeguards. pretty sure tpu is tougher than pleather. #rollerskates #rollerderby

next rollerskate 3d-print: tpu toeguards. pretty sure tpu is tougher than pleather. #rollerskates #rollerderby

RETRO ROLLERS ROLLS INTO KITCHENER

Waterloo Region’s first roller rink in over a decade celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 28, 2026. Retro Rollers, located at 563 Highland Rd. W. in Kitchener, offers roller skating, fitness classes, and party rooms for birthdays and company events.  

Retro Rollers is the culmination of almost a decade of work for co-owners Elaine Beck and Phil Morris. The partners started the business in Wellesley in 2017, renting out the Wellesley Arena during the summer and hosting events. Shortly after, the City of London issued a request for proposals to take over management of its roller skate program.  

“We got accepted and we’re still there today. We’ve done all kinds of pop-ups, private events, fundraisers and worked with roller derby teams like Tri City, Forest City and Royal City,” Beck said.  

The original plan was to open a permanent roller rink, but that was delayed by the pandemic. Beck added that, while they would have liked to open sooner, the delay gave them time to build the right experience to open the Retro Rollers roller rink.  

“When we look back at our original business plan, it was always to open a roller rink. Back then, the banks laughed, and they still do,” she laughed.  

Saving the capital needed to open the roller rink was one thing, finding the space was another.  

“We had to find a space that was big enough and the right price. We didn’t want to charge people $50 to come and roller skate,” Morris said.  

The location first came up during an internet search in 2018. At first, Morris said Beck was not sold on the idea of a basement. When they restarted their search after the pandemic, the space was still available. Once she visited the space in person, Beck said she saw a vision for what it could be.  

“As soon as we came down here, I saw a way to take advantage of a layout that would foster both beginner skaters that are just learning and those that are really experienced,” she said.  

Beck and Morris added that the landlord was great to work with and the rent made it possible to offer pricing that is accessible to as many people as possible. Retro Rollers offers three-hour sessions for $15, with skate rentals for $5. The venue is alcohol-free, a choice Beck said is for liability and for the experience.  

“Roller skating releases natural dopamine, and you can burn 400 to 600 calories every hour on roller skates,” she added.  

The space is nostalgic, with pinball machines, a snack bar, a DJ booth and retro-inspired murals painted by Beck and her daughter.  

“We see a lot of people that turn into a kid when they put their skates on. They’re screaming and laughing—it’s amazing,” Beck said.  

Morris and Beck said seeing the impact Retro Rollers is already having in the community is validation for pursuing their dream.   

“We saw what was going on around us with social media and the way it was sucking everybody in. We wanted to bring people out. We’re not here to make a lot of money, but for us, the biggest paycheck at the end of the day is seeing people smile, have a good time and enjoy their lives,” Morris said. 

RETRO ROLLERS ROLLS INTO KITCHENER

Waterloo Region’s first roller rink in over a decade celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 28, 2026. Retro Rollers, located at 563 Highland Rd. W. in Kitchener, offers roller skating, fitness classes, and party rooms for birthdays and company events.  

Retro Rollers is the culmination of almost a decade of work for co-owners Elaine Beck and Phil Morris. The partners started the business in Wellesley in 2017, renting out the Wellesley Arena during the summer and hosting events. Shortly after, the City of London issued a request for proposals to take over management of its roller skate program.  

“We got accepted and we’re still there today. We’ve done all kinds of pop-ups, private events, fundraisers and worked with roller derby teams like Tri City, Forest City and Royal City,” Beck said.  

The original plan was to open a permanent roller rink, but that was delayed by the pandemic. Beck added that, while they would have liked to open sooner, the delay gave them time to build the right experience to open the Retro Rollers roller rink.  

“When we look back at our original business plan, it was always to open a roller rink. Back then, the banks laughed, and they still do,” she laughed.  

Saving the capital needed to open the roller rink was one thing, finding the space was another.  

“We had to find a space that was big enough and the right price. We didn’t want to charge people $50 to come and roller skate,” Morris said.  

The location first came up during an internet search in 2018. At first, Morris said Beck was not sold on the idea of a basement. When they restarted their search after the pandemic, the space was still available. Once she visited the space in person, Beck said she saw a vision for what it could be.  

“As soon as we came down here, I saw a way to take advantage of a layout that would foster both beginner skaters that are just learning and those that are really experienced,” she said.  

Beck and Morris added that the landlord was great to work with and the rent made it possible to offer pricing that is accessible to as many people as possible. Retro Rollers offers three-hour sessions for $15, with skate rentals for $5. The venue is alcohol-free, a choice Beck said is for liability and for the experience.  

“Roller skating releases natural dopamine, and you can burn 400 to 600 calories every hour on roller skates,” she added.  

The space is nostalgic, with pinball machines, a snack bar, a DJ booth and retro-inspired murals painted by Beck and her daughter.  

“We see a lot of people that turn into a kid when they put their skates on. They’re screaming and laughing—it’s amazing,” Beck said.  

Morris and Beck said seeing the impact Retro Rollers is already having in the community is validation for pursuing their dream.   

“We saw what was going on around us with social media and the way it was sucking everybody in. We wanted to bring people out. We’re not here to make a lot of money, but for us, the biggest paycheck at the end of the day is seeing people smile, have a good time and enjoy their lives,” Morris said. 

Painting on paper, 20 x 20 cm: Ambiguous impulses for your mental cinema!
#kunst #analogueArt #painting #mentalCinema #contemporaryArt #rubberStamp #reliefPrinting #inkjetPrint #mixedMedia #acrylicColours #climateActionNow #saveBioDiversity #systemChange #endFossilFuels #makeArtNotWar #NoRacism #noAFD #NoFascism #littleGirl #cuteGirl #inlineSkates #rollerSkates #butterflyNet #combatHelicopters #machineGuns #ak47 #fireArms #warGames #tank #heavyWeapon #armsIndustry

Painting on paper, 20 x 20 cm: Ambiguous impulses for your mental cinema!
#kunst #analogueArt #painting #mentalCinema #contemporaryArt #rubberStamp #reliefPrinting #inkjetPrint #mixedMedia #acrylicColours #climateActionNow #saveBioDiversity #systemChange #endFossilFuels #makeArtNotWar #NoRacism #noAFD #NoFascism #littleGirl #cuteGirl #inlineSkates #rollerSkates #butterflyNet #combatHelicopters #machineGuns #ak47 #fireArms #warGames #tank #heavyWeapon #armsIndustry

Purple Soundride Vienna

in alliance with Take Back The Streets

On March 7, we roll through #Vienna again:

The Purple Soundride Vienna brings together #bicycles, #RollerSkates, #Soundbikes, and many collectives on wheels to reclaim the city’s streets as part of the Feminist Action Days around March 8.

With music, movement, and solidarity, we transform the #bicycle into a mobile sound system and the collective ride into a demonstration for feminist, antifascist, and emancipatory struggles.

Start: 14:00 - Sigmund-Freud-Park
Ride-Ends: 15:30 - Robert-Hochner-Platz

https://radperformance.at/termine/

#Autokorrektur
@fedibikes

Purple Soundride Vienna

in alliance with Take Back The Streets

On March 7, we roll through #Vienna again:

The Purple Soundride Vienna brings together #bicycles, #RollerSkates, #Soundbikes, and many collectives on wheels to reclaim the city’s streets as part of the Feminist Action Days around March 8.

With music, movement, and solidarity, we transform the #bicycle into a mobile sound system and the collective ride into a demonstration for feminist, antifascist, and emancipatory struggles.

Start: 14:00 - Sigmund-Freud-Park
Ride-Ends: 15:30 - Robert-Hochner-Platz

https://radperformance.at/termine/

#Autokorrektur
@fedibikes

Fun new hobby drop: I discovered that one of the major figure skate manufacturers also makes artistic inline skates and actually sells just the wheelbase to match their boots. Coincidentally I have a pair of Jacksons without blades after I switched my boots back to Riedells but kept the blade. So now I can enjoy some outdoor skating at the park! We have a nice flat loop nearby and I’m so excited to go and try it out. #figureskating #rollerskates

Fun new hobby drop: I discovered that one of the major figure skate manufacturers also makes artistic inline skates and actually sells just the wheelbase to match their boots. Coincidentally I have a pair of Jacksons without blades after I switched my boots back to Riedells but kept the blade. So now I can enjoy some outdoor skating at the park! We have a nice flat loop nearby and I’m so excited to go and try it out. #figureskating #rollerskates

This sight filled me with hope. Does anyone else feel this way?

#Africa #Madagascar #Antananarivo #Malagasy #Rollerblades #Rollerskates #Bike #Cycling #CyclingLife #CommuteByBike #NotJustBikes #Urbanism #SustainableTransport #Photography #OriginalPhoto #HalfHeartedFanatic

This sight filled me with hope. Does anyone else feel this way?

#Africa #Madagascar #Antananarivo #Malagasy #Rollerblades #Rollerskates #Bike #Cycling #CyclingLife #CommuteByBike #NotJustBikes #Urbanism #SustainableTransport #Photography #OriginalPhoto #HalfHeartedFanatic

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/students-answer-questions-ex1

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/students-answer-questions-ex1

#RollerSkater girl.

#RollerSkates #Vintage #RollerDerby #photography

#RollerSkater girl.

#RollerSkates #Vintage #RollerDerby #photography

Remember #RollerSkates?

Mine were just like these.

Painting on paper, 20 x 20 cm: Ambiguous impulses for your mental cinema!
#kunst #contemporaryArt #mentalCinema #analogArt #painting #rubberStamp #reliefPrinting #saveBioDiversity #climateActionNow #systemChange #endFossilFuels #makeArtNotWar #noAFD #NoRacism #NoFascism #humanRights #humanDignity #Нетвойны #littleGirl #rollerSkates #skating #butterlfyNet #helicopter #airforce #barbedWire #fence #border #territory #frontier #dancingDeath #mementoMori #vanitas #fragilitas #finiteness #mortality

My new skates. I can't offer any rational explanation of why I felt the need to acquire these today, but I'm glad I did.
#rollerSkates #skates

Intro night to Copenhagen Roller Derby

Thinking about trying out a new sport, meeting new people and learn how to skate? Great!

On the 29th of August we are having our intro night, come and roll with us!

During a 4 month course we will teach you all the skills and knowledge about roller derby, while becoming apart of a great community 🫶

Event: https://dukop.dk/8300/

#DukOp #CopenhagenRollerDerby #rollerderby #queersports #queercommunity #rollerskates

Intro night to Copenhagen Roller Derby

Thinking about trying out a new sport, meeting new people and learn how to skate? Great!

On the 29th of August we are having our intro night, come and roll with us!

During a 4 month course we will teach you all the skills and knowledge about roller derby, while becoming apart of a great community 🫶

Event: https://dukop.dk/8300/

#DukOp #CopenhagenRollerDerby #rollerderby #queersports #queercommunity #rollerskates

#BostonWeekend 21/x
Sat #RollerSkates Roller Skating Jam in #CambridgeMA, 3pm, free, byo skates, dj’s play music https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bounce-cambridge-roller-skating-jam-tickets-1557161926239
#Boston #Skateboarding #QuadSkates #RollerDerby #BostonDancing #skates #InlineSkates #Rollerblades

#BostonWeekend 21/x
Sat #RollerSkates Roller Skating Jam in #CambridgeMA, 3pm, free, byo skates, dj’s play music https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bounce-cambridge-roller-skating-jam-tickets-1557161926239
#Boston #Skateboarding #QuadSkates #RollerDerby #BostonDancing #skates #InlineSkates #Rollerblades

#Retro #rollerskates.

#RollerDerby #Rollerskating #InteriorDecor #Decor #GenX #photography #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland

#Retro #rollerskates.

#RollerDerby #Rollerskating #InteriorDecor #Decor #GenX #photography #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland

Look at that, I got a pair of roller skates. #rollerskates

Look at that, I got a pair of roller skates. #rollerskates

#BostonWeekend 23/x

Sat 2pm-430

Femme skateboarding meetup?

#GRLSWIRL group #skate #BOSTON

I think its free but i didnt rsvp, plus its 'all wheels welcome' so your #quads and #rollerskates and #kickScooter probably all are welcome.
Not sure how femme-forward this event is so don't be creepy.

https://partiful.com/e/Sz3MKWbxuA915IlYw08c skater
#Skateboards #Skateboarding #skateboard

#BostonWeekend 23/x

Sat 2pm-430

Femme skateboarding meetup?

#GRLSWIRL group #skate #BOSTON

I think its free but i didnt rsvp, plus its 'all wheels welcome' so your #quads and #rollerskates and #kickScooter probably all are welcome.
Not sure how femme-forward this event is so don't be creepy.

https://partiful.com/e/Sz3MKWbxuA915IlYw08c skater
#Skateboards #Skateboarding #skateboard

Belém, Lisboa by Sr. Cordeiro

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxhSpfN0Wu00

#belém #lisboa #lisbon #portugal #algés #colunas #columns #sombras #shadows #monumento #monument #patins #patinagem #rollerskates #skating #crianças #kids #children #pretoebranco #blackandwhite #blackwhite #bnw #bw #pb #olympus #omd #em1 #mk2 #mkii #mark2

Belém, Lisboa by Sr. Cordeiro

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxhSpfN0Wu00

#belém #lisboa #lisbon #portugal #algés #colunas #columns #sombras #shadows #monumento #monument #patins #patinagem #rollerskates #skating #crianças #kids #children #pretoebranco #blackandwhite #blackwhite #bnw #bw #pb #olympus #omd #em1 #mk2 #mkii #mark2

Monday - Skating (roller, skateboard, kick scooters, unicycles, whatevs - all wheels welcome) in #Allston with Skate Hags, 630, free, https://www.instagram.com/p/DI63ZTUO3Nw/
#skating #skateboards #quads #quadSkates #Boston #rollerskate #rollerSkates #Rollerskating
#BostonWeekend 36/x

Since my ankle no longer painful, I went out and rolled my whole street on quad #rollerskates without falling, just sitting, getting up, and finding my equilibrium. It was very freeing but my well meaning neighbour helped me bc they didn't want me to fall. I'm in a rural area with no skate park, where the fuck do I learn to glide on my own with falling included not to scare my well meaning community lmao? Being cared for felt good even if it ruined my plans. #rollerderby

Published a year ago. Still wish this vision could become reality. https://bikestylelife.com/2024/02/01/shared-streets-a-vision/

#BikeTooter #CompleteStreets #PeopleStreets #walkability #RollerSkates #scooters #micromobility #walking #transportation #community