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Being an NFL cheerleader isn't as easy as it looks. Here are 20 crazy and intimate rules that have been released from the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, the Buffalo Jills and the Baltimore Ravens cheerleader handbook.
20. Rehearsal Wear
Via: www.businessinsider.com
The Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders are told that they can only wear spandex shorts and bras for rehearsals, no extra clothing is permitted.
19. Tanning
Via: NBC News
The Buffalo Jills and the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders are to maintain a subtle tan, nothing too dark or red through the use of tanning/spray tanning.
18. Undergarments
Via: ultimatecheerleaders.com
Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders are specifically instructed to refrain from the usage of underwear when wearing practice clothes or their uniform.
17. Vision Wear
Via: Brian Spurlock, US Presswire
All Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders must wear contacts at all times if they are near or far sighted.
16. Hair Color & Style
Via: Buffalobills.com
The Buffalo Jills are only allowed to use subtle, natural colors and hair must be styled in soft waves. The girls are told where to go to get their hair done and they must pay for the services themselves.
15. Social Networking
Via: en.paperblog.com
The Cincinnati Ben-Gals and the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders have to agree to having their social media accounts monitored, by friending their directors and must comply if material is asked to be removed.
14. Opinions & Feelings
Via: www.buffalojills.com
Buffalo Jills cheerleaders are told to not be overly opinionated about anything. Also, they are told to not complain because "no one likes to hang out with a whiner" and they shouldn't be critical of an event because it can be insulting.
13. Stand at All Times
Via: Buffaloprocheer.blogspot.com
When the Buffalo Jills are making an appearance they are told to always stand and move around unless the appearance calls for sitting.
12. No Eating
Via: Nyulocal.com
When making an appearance, the Buffalo Jills are told to never eat in uniform unless arrangements have been made ahead of time. This means they are to always decline offerings of food, but they are told to make sure to never say "Oh, we're not allowed to eat."
11. Shower Rules
Via: KFIAM640.com
The Buffalo Jills are told explicitly in their contract that they must shower after workouts and they are not to use lufa's or sponges as they harbor germs. They are also to never reuse a wet washcloth that has been sitting.
10. Skin Care
Via: Larry Downing, Reuters
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders must maintain a skin care regime that promotes healthy skin and should breakouts become a problem they are recommended to see a doctor to get it under control.
9. Weight Fluctuations
Via: Daytonadailynews.com
The Ben-Gals cheerleaders are allowed a three pound leniency weight. If they go over the three pounds they have to stay thirty minutes after practice for extra conditioning and they risk being pulled from their position.
8. Fresh Breath
Via: Via: ESPN
The Buffalo Jills are told to replace their toothbrush very often and to brush and floss at least twice a day. They are warned that coffee, alcohol, garlic and dairy products lead to bad breath quickly.
7. Feet Cleanliness
Via: Flickr
The Buffalo Jills need to be reminded that they need to wash their feet daily in order to guard against odor and fungus and they should get pedicures often.
6. Makeup
Via: Buffalobills.com
The Buffalo Jills are told they have to have foundation, blush, three natural eye shadow colors, eye liner, mascara and red lipstick on while auditioning and in uniform.
5. Shaving
Via: Buffalobills.com
A Buffalo Jill cheerleader is instructed to clean and rinse her razor often while showering and to change her razors often, especially when going to a "new" area.
4. The Jiggle Test
Via: NY Post
The Buffalo Jills are subject to the "jiggle test" which entails the cheerleaders doing jumping jacks while the coaches and directors scrutinize the various parts of their bodies.
3. Cleansing Intimate Areas
Via: www.wtop.com
In the hygiene handbook for the Buffalo Jills, the cheerleaders are instructed to never use any chemically enhanced products, as a simple soap will maintain a balance on things down below.
2. Dealing with "That Time of the Month"
Via: www.huffingtonpost.com
The Buffalo Jills hygiene rules includes a section on menstruation that tells the cheerleaders to make sure that they select the correct size tampon and they should change them at least every four hours.
1. Submission to Authority
Via: Nydailynews.com
The Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders get the word insubordination defined for them in their rules and regulations and the women are not allowed to argue nor question any person in authority whatsoever.
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