Cheerleaders, What to do about them

Christy

Christy

b*tch rocket
unixpirate said:
"It's just too sexually oriented, you know, the way they're shaking their behinds and going on, breaking it down," Edwards explained.

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http://www.slate.com/id/2116060/?GT1=6334
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Saw this story a while back. As far as legislation goes, that's just stupid, but if I were a parent and my little girl were up in front of a crowd doing the hootchie mamma bump and grind, she wouldn't be cheering anymore. :shrug: Maybe more parents need to just put their foot down and say no to cheer coaches who essentially are training these girls to be good strippers. :shrug:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
unixpirate said:
"It's just too sexually oriented, you know, the way they're shaking their behinds and going on, breaking it down," Edwards explained.

:blahblah: :blahblah:

http://www.slate.com/id/2116060/?GT1=6334
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What's kind of ironic in this, is the local news channel did a spot on illegal (or what they said SHOULD be illegal) picture taking called up the skirt photos. The whole piece focused on people (men) at HS and College football games taking pictures of cheerleaders in action.. taking pictures from the sidelines or stands.

I just couldn't understand how someone can dsplay it in public, then make it illegal for anyone to take a picture of it in the same place.. If a picture of "it" is pornographic, shouldn't the initial display be too?
 
unixpirate

unixpirate

Pitty Party
itsbob said:
What's kind of ironic in this, is the local news channel did a spot on illegal (or what they said SHOULD be illegal) picture taking called up the skirt photos. The whole piece focused on people (men) at HS and College football games taking pictures of cheerleaders in action.. taking pictures from the sidelines or stands.

I just couldn't understand how someone can dsplay it in public, then make it illegal for anyone to take a picture of it in the same place.. If a picture of "it" is pornographic, shouldn't the initial display be too?
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I hate the photographer that covered this story... :twitch:

:lol:

Did I lie good?
 
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sonsorae

What now?!
My daughter cheers on a competitive squad. Most of the competitions we attend do not allow such vulgar moves. The team is usally disqualified or points are deducted. One competition imposed $250 fine.

It's really disgusting to see 4 and 5 year olds humping the floor....let alone seeing a 15 yo do the same thing. I'm thankful that my daughter's team is cautious of their routines and stay away from competitions that don't prohibit those types of moves.
 
unixpirate

unixpirate

Pitty Party
sonsorae said:
My daughter cheers on a competitive squad. Most of the competitions we attend do not allow such vulgar moves. The team is usally disqualified or points are deducted. One competition imposed $250 fine.

It's really disgusting to see 4 and 5 year olds humping the floor....let alone seeing a 15 yo do the same thing. I'm thankful that my daughter's team is cautious of their routines and stay away from competitions that don't prohibit those types of moves.
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I'm with you on the age. I don't mean to be rude and crude. :twitch: :lol: Just thought the article was a little odd to be in the news.
My sister is an instructor up in the Charlotte Hall area (apparently very good) and my Niece is a cheerleader which she also helps the youngin's.

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sonsorae

What now?!
unixpirate said:
My sister is an instructor up in the Charlotte Hall area (apparently very good) and my Niece is a cheerleader which she also helps the youngin's.

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What's the team name? Is it Xtreme? My daughter is with the Lazers. They just back from Nationals in VA Beach. My daughters team took 1st place! :banana:
 
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dems4me

Guest
Christy said:
Saw this story a while back. As far as legislation goes, that's just stupid, but if I were a parent and my little girl were up in front of a crowd doing the hootchie mamma bump and grind, she wouldn't be cheering anymore. :shrug: Maybe more parents need to just put their foot down and say no to cheer coaches who essentially are training these girls to be good strippers. :shrug:
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I agree. Back in the day when I was a cheerleader about 20 years ago, we didn't do anything wild like they do today ... although we had short-short dresses and matching bloomers, we just shouted our cheers, bent over here and there, shook pom poms, pyramids, stuff like that... things were soo much different then... :frown:
 
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dems4me

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sonsorae said:
What's the team name? Is it Xtreme? My daughter is with the Lazers. They just back from Nationals in VA Beach. My daughters team took 1st place! :banana:
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How exciting!!! :clap: :clap: WTG!!!! :huggy:
 
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sonsorae

What now?!
dems4me said:
I agree. Back in the day when I was a cheerleader about 20 years ago, we didn't do anything wild like they do today ... although we had short-short dresses and matching bloomers, we just shouted our cheers, bent over here and there, shook pom poms, pyramids, stuff like that... things were soo much different then... :frown:
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I remember when all you had to do was the splits and a couple of jumps to be a cheerleader. Now you have to have a standing back tuck just to tryout for college teams as well as some all star teams....I liked it much better when it was just rah rah. I have to admit, I do enjoy watching them. :blushing:

Thanks for the congrats! I will pass it on!
 
SamSpade

SamSpade

Well-Known Member
dems4me said:
I agree. Back in the day when I was a cheerleader about 20 years ago, we didn't do anything wild like they do today ... although we had short-short dresses and matching bloomers, we just shouted our cheers, bent over here and there, shook pom poms, pyramids, stuff like that... things were soo much different then... :frown:
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I read an article on the net about a month ago (my wife and I were discussing whether or not cheerleading is a 'sport') by a former cheerleader who had gotten into the xtreme form as it developed, in the 80's. It was her opinion that to properly discuss the issue, it was important to note there were two distinct kinds - the highly competitive gymnastic form that you see on TV and movies, and the 'normal' kind we generally grew up with (which typically does NOT compete).

It was her observation that most squads across the country actually fall into the second category, despite the sensationalism of the press, or the glamorizing done by Hollywood.
 
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