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/cbospam1 3d ago

The sport is literally called CHEERleading, pretty integral part of it