OT: File under: Who approves this crap?
Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but saw this article in the Seattle Times regarding a UW infographic advising women how to do their makeup and hair for cheer-team. It's really pissed a lot of people off here, including those in the cheer community who feel it belittles the athletic nature of cheer. More than anything, I just wonder how the hell does this stuff get approved? People in charge are in charge just because...
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/look-like-this-not-t…;
I don't know, I looked at this as basic guidelines, I've seen cheerleaders of all ethnicities for UW before so they obviously were able to figure out how to interpret the guidelines in regards to their ethnicity before and I don't see how this flyer would suddenly get in the way of that.
I get there are some concerns about putting forth only one type of look as normal, but I don't think that tying ourselves into knots and losing the ability to write comprehensively and deliver quick, broad reaching messages by trying to cover every single base is the answer here.
April 28th, 2016 at 12:47 PM ^
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April 28th, 2016 at 10:45 AM ^
I have 2 teen daughters in HS -- one is on a competitive cheerleading team (and also her HS's football cheer team), and the other is a competitive gymnast. It's REALLY interesting to see the visual differences in the two sports.
(And, seriously, do NOT suggest to the cheerleaders that they are not in a sport. They are "atheletes" in a "sport"... that's the way they put it.)
Gymnasts: The way a gymnast looks at a meet is very regimented. Hair always pulled back (safety reasons). Minimum makeup; possibly something around the eyes. No lipstick. Fake tans? NEVER. The leotards are ... well, we know what they look like. But they are purely for function, their design is not intended to titilate the viewer.
Cheerleaders: Takes them HOURS to get ready. Hair must be puffed up (they actually put in something under the hair to make it stand up). Big bows. TONS of makeup and lipstick. And the "uniforms" are often designed in male fantasies -- booty shorts or microskirts, bare midriffs, etc. The funny thing is, I don't think the cheerleaders do all that get-up and get all sexy with the intention of impressing males in the audience. (Or on their teams... most of the males on these teams, what few they are, uh, don't prefer girls, if you get my drift.) Cheerleading is a LOT about "girl power," and looking girlie-girlie is part of the culture of it.
The other thing I have to compare them on is: Cheerleading is brutal. Every year, a large team (30 or so girls) will have one or two broken bones. Getting kicked in the face or mouth or arm is typical (as the fliers kick the base). Tons of girls falling on their heads. This is totally normal. I think it's because the teams rush girls to do things they aren't physically ready to do; when you have 3 girls holding up 1 girl, and any 1 of the 3 is off, it's random who's going to get hurt by the accident. I had a HS football coach tell me, one season the school had an ambulence come to afterschool practice 3 times that year -- each time it was for an injured cheerleader, never a football player. BUT -- gymnastics, the "riskier" sport (backflips over a 4-inch balance beam???) has a much, much lower incidence of injury. Way, way lower. They take the girls much slower from a younger age, and the practice methods are honed to develop the perfect skills.
April 28th, 2016 at 10:48 AM ^
April 28th, 2016 at 10:59 AM ^
... yeah. I'd hit it.
I guess that makes me part of the problem?
But would it hit you back?
great!
April 28th, 2016 at 11:29 AM ^
have always had pretty cheerleaders tho':
April 28th, 2016 at 11:35 AM ^
April 28th, 2016 at 11:41 AM ^
To swing back the other way.
April 28th, 2016 at 12:28 PM ^
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Middle aged balding guys are READY to be objectified! Where is our poster? Hot DILFSs UNITE!
April 28th, 2016 at 12:39 PM ^
Man, people are so overly sensitive to everything nowadays. Cheerleaders / dancers are required to fit a certain bill from an athletic to appearance standpoint - right, wrong or indifferent.
This thread needs to be nuked from orbit.
Hello. Cool photos you shared here! These girls look amazing. Makeup is great, I think they use so many different beauty products:) Personally I prefer to use only special cream for dry skin, but I do this every day! And what about you?