One tree is like another tree, but not too much. One tulip is like the next tulip, but not altogether. More or less like people—a general outline, then the stunning individual strokes.
—Mary Oliver
Yes, people can be quite different. One reason I like biographies and certain TV programs is they let us understand people completely different from us. (Good literature works too but I seldom read fiction.). The unlikely program I’m watching now is The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
I’ve seldom worn makeup, have no interest in glamour, etc., but I’m gobsmacked by the gals who try out and do it. It’s extremely hard work, and if they make the team they’re not only expected to be fully committed to the organization, they’re also required to either have full time jobs, be students, or be at home mothers. That has been a real eye-opener and I’m thrilled that one of my stereotypes has been shattered.
Hurray for that!
How funny! Back in the 80’s my BF auditioned for the DCC. She wasn’t selected — but fast forward 3 decades — marriage and motherhood — her daughter was. Exciting!
That’s neat! I wonder what she would think of the show.
I recall that’s not just being at game, all dressed up and doing the routines – and that if you get to be a cheerleader, you are kind of set up for life. And as you’ve written, it’s hard work.
I suspect that many “team sports/etc” have a similar work ethic otherwise they couldn’t work together to promote/win/etc. Much of it as a team, in practice mode but also doing all the other practice on ones own…keeping fit for one thing, making sure you eat properly and all that jazz.
If you want to be top of your game – whatever that is in these situations relating to “teams” then you’ve gotta put in the hard yards. I think we take it for granted that those popular newsworthy names somehow just “buy there way to that status”
The important thing is they don’t do it to be set up for life…for some it’s the best experience of their life. And you would never be picked if they thought you were doing it just to improve your resume for a future job. One person gave that impression when they were doing practice interviews and she almost got dropped.
I had no idea about the requirements. And that they can be Moms!! I always thought they had to be really young and not married. Well, you learn something new every day.
The program is a real eye opener.
bob mentioned last week that the cheerleaders are rarely shown on TV games. he caught a glimpse of 2 DCC and called it to my attention. he said remember when the camera stayed on them all the time? My answer was not really, when have you ever seen me watch a football game. I have had my thoughts changed on other people by seeing them through another perspective for sure
We don’t watch football either, but that’s an interesting observation from Bob.
This is interesting to say the least. It is funny you having your eyes opened this way. I have to about some singers…in a good way, too. I cannot remember the name of the show, but it went over their life.
TV/streaming at its best can be educational. Hurray for those programs!
I didn’t know that about a cheerleader. Very interesting. Hope you have a nice Sunday.
Thanks. I hope you had a good one too.
You say: “I’ve seldom worn makeup, have no interest in glamour, etc….”. That makes two of us.
I’m not interested in any cheerleader…be that as it goes, work hard at what you want & you deserve the accolades…as long as there is no sleeping with anyone to climb that mountain. Good, HONESTLY work.
I agree!