Anonymous wrote:They don't bother me. It's not like they are cheering at a the UN. They are cheering at professional sports events which is entertainment in its most base form. The big steroided guys acting like macho idiots are just as stereotypical. There are no great role models here.

They were cheering on a military post at a family-oriented event, not at a game. However, I agree with a PP that the routines are the product of hard work, no matter what the choreography looks like. I'm of the viewpoint that hard work results in many different things, and as long as someone is willing to put in the time and effort, it's a good model for kids.

Being a cheerleader is like getting a permit to marry a dentist or a chiropractor.

Years ago I went to my first Redskins game and was completely grossed out by the raunchy cheerleader dances. It was over the top and the crowd of drunk men totally cat-calling made me uncomfortable even before I had kids. I haven't yet taken either of my kids (10 and 12) to an NFL game. So, I agree with you but also with the PP, that anyone that has been to an NFL game could have predicted this type of performance.

We had some Bronco's cheerleader come to our overseas post at the club. They barely danced at all, and just talked to girls and showed them some moves, very innocent. Were dressed in like cowboy cheer clothes, pants and shirts and hats, very decent overall. If they were performing, maybe there was miscommunication with organizers about what was expected, if they are doing their "troops on deployment" routine then that is what they are supposed to do.

Anonymous wrote:Op, what did you expect?? Haven't you seen them perform? I wouldn't call NFL cheerleading family-friendly entertainment. At all. I consider you sort-of ridiculous if you thought it would be. Now, it would be nice, if they wanted to broaden their appeal, to have an alternate costume and alternate dances - to perform sometimes for less-Vegas style events. signed- a former HS cheerleader.

If they are performing at a military superbowl event, I'd imagine their uniform is appropriate for the main audience, 18-25 year old men.