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Making the Team: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pt 22

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This video likely resonated with viewers due to its relatable theme of rejection and the humor derived from the coach's blunt assessment of the candidate's physical attributes in contrast to the team's requirements.

Summary

A coach is telling a hopeful Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader that she is not tall enough for the team. The coach explains that while she is vertically challenged, she is also horizontally challenged, and therefore will not make the team.

Structure

1Introduction of the tryout and the candidate
2Coach assesses the candidate's height and build
3Coach explains why the candidate is not a good fit
4Coach delivers the bad news that she did not make the team
5Coach suggests alternative teams

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Making the Team: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pt 22

Transcript

Emily is looking like a midget in the kick line. Judy, are we allowed to say midget anymore or is it little person? Emily's body is better suited for gymnastics, not my DCC Rockettes. Charlotte, we need to implement hot requirements. Hi Emily, come on in, have a seat. How tall are you? 5'1 and a half, ma'am. Okay, you look like Sabrina Carpenter next to a bunch of Taylor Swifts on my field. You know what I mean? Yes ma'am, I am a little vertically challenged. And that's the issue, Emily. If you were just vertically challenged, I could work around it, but you're also horizontally challenged. You look like a thick baby next to those girls. So unfortunately, tonight's gonna be your last night. Should I try out again next year? Not for this team, unless you want to grow 5 inches and lose 20 pounds. Maybe try a midwest team. I hear the Indianapolis Colts might be looking for more girls.