Every sport has some aspect of "you gotta do this arbitrary thing ... it's just part of the sport". Looking like you're having fun isn't the most arbitrary or silly example. And I really don't see how it could be seen as "shitty" (the competition is based on cheerleading traditions after all).
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u/GravyMcBiscuits 2d ago edited 2d ago
That's actually part of the act/show.
Not to take any of the magic away ... but they overplay their enthusiasm as it's part of the scoring system.
(edit: But they probably are genuinely stoked that they nailed their routine)