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From TV shows to movies, pop culture has always had a soft spot for cheerleading.  However, it seems these movies and shows effect society's view on cheerleading.  

Shows such as "Glee" and the hit teen comedy "Bring It On" put cheerleaders in a negative light. On "Glee" there are two cheerleaders: one being pregnant and the other ditzy.  In the cult classic movie "Bring It On" there are scenes where the cheerleaders are portrayed as overly dramatic, snobby, and ditzy.  However, there are very difficult stunting and tumbling skills throughout the movie, as well as full out routines.  

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The media definitely plays a key role in society's view on cheerleading.  Our society is heavily influenced on the media.  When people watch shows like Glee or the other 3 (unsuccessful) "Bring It On" films, they immediately assume that is how cheerleaders are.  Therefore, the sport of cheerleading lacks the respect from society it deserves.     

TV's newest addition is TLC's Cheer Perfection.  

"It's just a show about moms trying to live vicariously through their 10-year-old daughters. It's interesting to watch, but it can get annoying," says Christian Dixon, an All-Star cheerleader.

Hmm, sounds a lot like TLC's Dance Moms!

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"I watched the pilot episode and wish I could have gotten that hour back," says Karli Shutt, a collegiate cheerleader. "Everyone on that show is so negative. Not one thing out of the coaches mouths were positive. A team isn't going to get better if you have a bunch of 'Negative Nancy's.'"

Cheerleading is not what it seems to be on television or in movies, and many people are unaware of that.  Until there is a movie, or a show that shows cheerleaders as the hard-working, smart, and dependable athletes that they are, then society will continue to view them as seen in the media.