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In reply to the discussion: Cheerleading | Is it a sport? [View all]KamaAina
(78,249 posts)63. That didn't stop Gee Dubya
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The Olympic committe is sooo out of touch they tried to get Keith Moon to reunite with The Who.
dogknob
Apr 2012
#72
I get the point. That has always been an arguement - even back as far as when I was in school
jwirr
Apr 2012
#59
I read somewhere that cheerleaders have a higher injury rate than the athletes they cheer for.
progressoid
Apr 2012
#3
Absolutely. Very few people understand the strength, and gynastics training it requires. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#9
It's like people who wear flashy earring, rings, or clothes. They're obviously not real athletes.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#18
Figure skaters are covered in glitter, rhinestones, heavy makeup, fake hair... is skating a sport?
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
#39
It's like gymnastics. Not really a sport. Just a chance to display pretty girls.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#21
The marching band is always jealous of the cheerleaders. I guess all those cheer competitions
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#29
I believe there was a big debate several years ago about whether a disabled golfer should be allowed
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#23
Yes, it is a sport. My wife was a cheerleader, and gymnast. She introduced gymnastic moves
alfredo
Apr 2012
#27
It is obviously a sport. Anyone who says otherwise has a vocabulary problem.
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#36
When you can turn a back hand spring into a full and then end in a back tuck call me. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#68
I broke several bones while cheerleading and training. Not to mention the torn tendons and ligaments
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#95
While we're on the subject, how about billiards or darts? I say yes, they are sports, too.
Electric Monk
Apr 2012
#81
Since professional "sports" are entertainment and cheerleaders are entertainers...
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2012
#58
It's like gymnastics or womens basketball. Just something to keep the girls occupied while the men
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#70
"As long as cheerleadings' first criteria of ability remains physical appearance and not athletic
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#85
How is it that wiggling your butt causes more injuries than any other sport?
Quixote1818
Apr 2012
#123
Being physical in nature... if cheerleaders perform in a competiton then it's a sport.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#112
It's the most dangerous sport there is. More injuries in cheerleading than any other sport
Quixote1818
Apr 2012
#121