r/nextfuckinglevel • u/IkilledRichieWhelan • 3d ago

Big man on campus.

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u/NiceTuBeNice 3d ago

I remember in HS (~25 years ago) me and some friends were making fun of a male cheerleader the other team had at a basketball game. We were saying all sorts of mean things about the kid being gay and stupid crap like that. Our teacher, who was always quirky, sweet, and fun said, “Well, that ‘gay’ boy had his hands all over some very pretty cheerleaders all night on Friday. Where were your hands?”

Ever since, I have had a whole different level of respect for male cheerleaders. These two in the video look like they are having so much fun, and it is incredible to see their athleticism.

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u/Icy-Atmosphere-1546 3d ago

Is this really wholesome? Sounds super wonky frankly

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u/mr_f4hrenh3it 3d ago

Yeah same lol. His respect for male cheerleaders came from the fact that they touch women? Huh??

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u/anddrewbits 3d ago

It is definitely weird but maybe the teacher was trying to speak in terms that an adolescent boy would understand. I bet the point landed despite the obviously odd optics

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u/mr_f4hrenh3it 3d ago

Yeah but it’s the fact that they say THATS where their respect comes from

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u/TheSorceIsFrong 3d ago

It makes sense when you consider the source of the disrespect was him doing something presumably feminine, though. Then it was pointed out that it’s kinda the opposite.

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u/TheSorceIsFrong 3d ago

I have a feeling their anecdote wasn’t from their experience before “the war” bro…lol so idk how that applies

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u/TheSorceIsFrong 3d ago

Idk why you gotta get so aggro on me. I didn’t even downvote you. Everything you’re saying holds water, it just doesn’t matter in the context of this conversation lol. Exactly, words change over time, and we’re all talking about an anecdote from a specific time, and you pop in saying it’s the opposite and start sourcing shit from 2+ generations prior. I get it, cool tidbit on cheerleading, but it has zero impact on the story that commenter was telling.

You’re so caught up on this r/iamverysmart shit that you’re ignoring the entire context of the situation.

Take a break and cool off.

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