On this episode of Shady, our host, Lexy Lebsack explores the dark side of NFL cheerleading that is often left out of the spotlight. She speaks with former cheerleaders who share their stories of verbal abuse, discrimination, and exploitation all at the hands of the NFL. Watch this shocking episode of Shady to get an honest look into the dark reality of NFL cheer!
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The rise of Malpractice in the United States. Neglected patients, those who have been maimed. Being given high doses of radiation and developing a secondary disease. The patients are not being covered for the damage. The results of medical malpractice last a lifetime. More and more Americans are never compensated. They can’t afford the medical care they need. They often die prematurely as a result. I can prove it, I am a victim of malpractice.
Beauty pageants
Refinery29 more cheerleading please
Something about religion! Keep up this awesome series <3
Yes, an angle on beauty pageants would be interesting!
Sweetie your opinion and voice don’t matter at any job.
She said it, “you can leave”
Leave
But the whole reason why this industry is the way it is is because these women accept it. They are willing to work for free… there is more women who want to do it for free than those who want equal pay … so… it’s a demand supply issue, and supply that doesn’t demand standards of pay and treatment.
Why would women put themselves through this?
Being judged for the looks is something they are fighting hard against.