In our unceasing attempts to find something worthy of watching on television, we stumbled upon this gem-of-a-documentary. “The Pistol Shrimps” was an entertaining, fun and uplifting surprise.
The film follows a women’s recreational basketball team. It reminded me of my brief stint in the realm of college basketball. This was NOT the rec team, but the real team! I was recruited for pre-season assistance my senior year, as some members of the squad couldn’t practice due to the overlap in sporting seasons. It was an interesting arrangement, as I had never played basketball, but I was a warm body on the court. We didn’t have women’s basketball until I was a junior or senior in high school, and by then, I wasn’t interested in learning a sport which held no interest for me other than the promise of a new cheerleading uniform. And I was short.
Suffice it to say, I did an okay job on defense as I made “stealing the ball” my goal. I had no interest in scoring. Theft was my game. And they did ask me to stay on for some strange reason. I probably brought some levity to the court as I couldn’t have been taking that practice season seriously. Who knows? Maybe I missed another opportunity for a career, along with sushi chef?
You’ll like “The Pistol Shrimps.”
You were a natural athlete. I think your proudest moments were on the intramural football team. The natural waggle of your hips kept the flag dancing and impossible for the opponents to grab. But
And yes, in basketball, Roxie Larson had just graduated and she was out best thief! We could have used you!
Ah! I remember Roxie! She was amazing. Well, what a lovely comment. I shall forever cement that thought in my brain. I could have been an athlete on the court!