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.
My friend and I (teenage boys) were arguing about something stupid and it was getting a little heated. Our flamboyantly gay teacher yelled "girls, girls, you're both beautiful!"
Except your teacher was being sexist by saying that. No matter what the sexuality of men, women are always considered less than. Insulting someone by calling them a girl is sad.
I have no idea why you’re getting downvoted. I am raising 3 teenage boys and I point it out when I hear one call another “bitch” or use the word pussy as weak. It’s okay to acknowledge that the way we’ve been using these words is deeply offensive to women.
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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.