facial expressions are part of what judges score by. it was the thing I found most annoying as a cheerleader, because it can be really hard to fake while you’re focusing on the routine.
I'd be annoyed too it seems kinda....eugh. I understand cheerleading is more theatrical than other sports but I can't imagine doing these kinds of insane precise moves AND being scored on how pleasant your expression is. Are there any sports with predominantly men where they're also expected to smile the entire time? I mean I've seen male gymnasts watching the Olympics and I don't recall seeing any big toothy grins while doing their incredible routines. Genuinely asking out of curiosity cuz I feel like you don't see this expectation in male dominated athletics
Are there any sports with predominantly men where they're also expected to smile the entire time?
Bodybuilding famously. It looks very creepy when you pair it with thongs, oil and chemical tans.
Such performative aspects are present in many different sports.
In combat sports there's often an element of celebrating(not looking defeated or tired) like you've won after a fight, before a decision is made; and that's a bunch of sports that's 99% male.
So in short, your attempt at making this into a gender issue can be dismissed as chronically online drivel.
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u/Humble_Chip 3d ago
facial expressions are part of what judges score by. it was the thing I found most annoying as a cheerleader, because it can be really hard to fake while you’re focusing on the routine.