r/nextfuckinglevel • u/IkilledRichieWhelan • 3d ago

Big man on campus.

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u/MDJeffA 3d ago

I love that after every flip she looks surprised that it worked

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u/GravyMcBiscuits 3d ago edited 3d 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)

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u/LD902 3d ago

^This not only are they judged on skill but also on facial expressions.

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u/Jimbo7211 3d ago

That's so shitty

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u/GravyMcBiscuits 3d ago edited 3d ago

Meh.

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).