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OKNancy

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55. I give you the real lowdown on NFL cheerleaders

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 08:07 PM

Jan 2012

They are really not cheerleaders like in high school or college. They are really a pom/dance squad.
The tryouts are based on looks and dance ability. I am a retired dance teacher in Tulsa and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders ( DCC)
were always bugging me to send my older girls to tryout. You have to have another income if you want to do it too. They make squat.
In the not too distant past it was just $25.00 a game, but I think it's up to 12,000 or 13,000 a year now because of all the extra events they do. This is for DCC. I don't know about other squads.

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Your Daily Cheerleader! [View all] trumad Jan 2012 OP

This was my point a couple of weeks ago... ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #1

Brava!!! MaineDem Jan 2012 #2

Well then your complaint should be with the NFL.. Upton Jan 2012 #3

I am talking about posting this in the Sports forum...because one's toes ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #4

Please have respect for the males in the sports forum! El Supremo Jan 2012 #6

I'd rather talk about sports with fans...not idiots who resort to juvenile tactics when they get ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #8

What the fuck is stopping you? trumad Jan 2012 #12

I think I'd rather call you on it. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #17

LOL trumad Jan 2012 #9

If they were on my lap or shoved in my face? ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #15

What---my picture is in your lap? trumad Jan 2012 #18

As I said, I don't think I will...because I am sick of it, trumad. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #19

Sick of fucking what? trumad Jan 2012 #26

Sick of women being disrespected as fans. Sick of every time you get a little smack for ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #28

You're starting to act like my Mom trumad Jan 2012 #29

Don't really care. And you're welcome to use that tab. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #32

So--- trumad Jan 2012 #33

Pretty much. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #34

Unlike Republicans I can compromise. trumad Jan 2012 #35

A great aunt of mine was a Golden Girl. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #36

I was thinking I'd do a series on the men of tennis ... TBF Jan 2012 #89

They said that?! Renew Deal Jan 2012 #101

Then put me on fucking ignore trumad Jan 2012 #5

I get pissed when men treat women like shit. I get pissed when a sports forum ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #7

And I get pissed when the PC shit goes waaaaaay to far. trumad Jan 2012 #10

Easy for a guy to say. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #13

yeah it fucking is... trumad Jan 2012 #22

If your post had actually been about the sport of cheerleading. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #24

It's not being PC; it's being respectful of women MaineDem Jan 2012 #25

So no more NFL Cheerleader pictures? trumad Jan 2012 #31

You mean you posted a pic of a girl getting a dragon tattoo... Iggo Jan 2012 #103

I agree with ScreamingMeemie. This is not about sports. Ptah Jan 2012 #11

says who? You? trumad Jan 2012 #14

This OP seems to be about Ptah Jan 2012 #16

So let's get this straight... trumad Jan 2012 #20

I'm saying you seem to be unwilling to respect others. Ptah Jan 2012 #27

Nope---that is not what you are saying. trumad Jan 2012 #30

BS it isn't about sports.. Upton Jan 2012 #21

Don't be afraid to post a picture. trumad Jan 2012 #23

Kick trumad Jan 2012 #37

It's about reminding us all that sports are nothing but meaningless entertainment. HuckleB Jan 2012 #44

You don't like sports, trumad Jan 2012 #79

I love sports. HuckleB Jan 2012 #80

Uh OK trumad Jan 2012 #81

I was explaining the OP's higher purpose to another individual. HuckleB Jan 2012 #82

I go away for 15 minute conference call with Asher and I end up missing this. madinmaryland Jan 2012 #38

lol Renew Deal Jan 2012 #102

If this OP is not the very definition of trolling at DU, then what is? HuckleB Jan 2012 #39

please explain trumad Jan 2012 #41

In a sports forum at DU. HuckleB Jan 2012 #42

These women work very hard.. Upton Jan 2012 #45

Looks like someone is angry that others find ridiculous cultural acts to be ridiculous. HuckleB Jan 2012 #48

Who's mad? Upton Jan 2012 #49

Uhmm. I am. Still pissed off at the swiftboat liars. nt madinmaryland Jan 2012 #51

I'm looking at my responses, and then at your responses, and I'm not seeing any anger in mine. HuckleB Jan 2012 #69

nice answer trumad Jan 2012 #52

BTW, your responses on this thread also make the intent quite obvious. HuckleB Jan 2012 #43

My intent was to show silliness with such things trumad Jan 2012 #54

Well, you did show a great amount of silliness. HuckleB Jan 2012 #68

If this be trolling, make the most of it. El Supremo Jan 2012 #46

You keep telling yourself that. HuckleB Jan 2012 #47

Posting pictures of cheerleaders without comment after one gets one's toes stepped on in another ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #60

The Rooney Mara thread? El Supremo Jan 2012 #63

I don't either. (also, you wouldn't be juried by me. I don't use the alert system for this) ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #64

And another thing.... This isn't "trolling". It's "baiting". El Supremo Jan 2012 #56

I'm sure the ace reporter will sniff this post out... madinmaryland Jan 2012 #57

Oh, he was the all time leader in that department. El Supremo Jan 2012 #58

In my house it's called being foolish and acting like a petulant child. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #61

Mommy!!!!!! El Supremo Jan 2012 #65

She is very pretty.. and fit. I like that OKNancy Jan 2012 #40

Just so you aren't alone in here. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #100

A few words on NFL Cheerleading: Auggie Jan 2012 #50

Hey trumad Jan 2012 #53

I give you the real lowdown on NFL cheerleaders OKNancy Jan 2012 #55

They obvious love doing it trumad Jan 2012 #59

Some do. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2012 #62

Who cares? HuckleB Jan 2012 #71

Sixteen games, extra events for $12,000 to $13,000 per year? Ptah Jan 2012 #66

Part-time job ... and a labor of love Auggie Jan 2012 #67

Most of those on your list choose to do it to pay bills. HuckleB Jan 2012 #72

In a reality TV world, it's not hard to get anyone to do almost anything for little to nothing. HuckleB Jan 2012 #70

Gentlemen, seriously Jack Rabbit Jan 2012 #73

Gentlemen? El Supremo Jan 2012 #74

Considering that the pillars of society these days . . . Jack Rabbit Jan 2012 #75

When have the "pillars of society" ever been something other than war criminals and robber barons? HuckleB Jan 2012 #77

Thank you. n/t MaineDem Jan 2012 #76

Thanks jack the male trumad Jan 2012 #78

So, How about I Post "Middle School Cheerleaders of the Week?" MineralMan Jan 2012 #83

Yeah sure---go for it. trumad Jan 2012 #84

Yes, I'm sure you do. MineralMan Jan 2012 #85

No I got your point... trumad Jan 2012 #86

"Stupid is as stupid does." MineralMan Jan 2012 #87

Oh for gods sake TBF Jan 2012 #88

Verdict? trumad Jan 2012 #90

Post #84 upset someone ... TBF Jan 2012 #91

For Juror number 2 trumad Jan 2012 #92

I was juror #3 Kingofalldems Jan 2012 #98

I think you mean post #83, not #84.. Upton Jan 2012 #93

Nope it was #84 - TBF Jan 2012 #94

Take a look..#83 is the one with the picture.. Upton Jan 2012 #95

Here - TBF Jan 2012 #96

You're right... Upton Jan 2012 #97

lol TBF Jan 2012 #99

We have a thread on chess here Jack Rabbit Jan 2012 #104

I was just joking Jack Rabbit TBF Jan 2012 #105