About a month ago, I was able to get an interview with one of the Fearleaders, the one known only as Cherry Baby. A week later from sending my questions, she answered. Three weeks after ass-sitting (which is the best kind of sitting), I can now present to you our correspondence.
How'd you get started fearleading?
I went to see a game and was blown away. These girls were ruthless, fierce, and sexy! I actually signed up to be a skater and never got the call. Shortly after, I saw an ad for "fearleaders" on myspace (of course!) and I thought it would be the second best thing than actually being a skater. After I joined the fearleaders, I was finally contacted by the derby dolls. Damn! My fate would have been different.
How far along were the fearleading when you joined and has there been any changes since you've joined?
The fearleaders started in November 2006 and I joined in April 2007 so not long. There has been a lot of changes since I started.
The fearleaders have definitely evolved. The girls currently on the squad are diverse and come from all walks of life. The "OG" girls fit into the "fearleader" mold. But one thing is for sure, once you become a fearleader you take on the "bitchy" persona (or maybe that's the requirement!).
What made you want to be a fearleader and not a roller derby girl?
bruises, broken bones, and black eyes. (Sorry I got a day job!)
(the Fearleading troop)
(the Fearleading troop)Are you ever cheering for a game and think about throwing skates on and mashing it up?
Hell Yeah!! All the fuckin' time. The skaters have a grueling schedule though so don't know if I would be able to commit anytime soon.
The derby dolls have re-emerged full force and personally, I love watching pretty girls be so mean.What do YOU think makes sex and violence 
go so well together?
go so well together?I got three reasons:
1. Sex and Violence are physical, raw, and primitive instincts.
2. Men love sex and violence. Mix the two and bingo you got it.
3. Because its Fuckin' hot.
Do you gals come up with your own routine?
Yes, we do come up with our own cheers. Some of us have either high school and/or college cheerleading experience so we take classics and make them raunchy. Our fans enjoy the raunchy cheers the most so we've started making our cheers dirtier and dirtier. Like our new cheer called "Pussies in the Front" you gotta hear this cheer. Don't think prude Drew Barrymore enjoys them though.
