History Main / AllGuysWantCheerleaders

It might have something to do with the (greater or lesser) element of sexual titillation in many of the cheers, the [[FlexibilityEqualsSexAbility athleticism they display]] or their often revealing outfits that expose their [[BareYourMidriff midriffs]] and legs. Besides being a lifesaver for people who [[SexSells hate sports but like girls]], a little sexual excitement can boost the transient testosterone of the competitors, or at least remind the crypto-warriors of 'what they're fighting for', as well as who they don't want to be embarrassed in front of...

** In ''[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E6Him Him]]'' RJ's friend hears about the cheerleader tryouts and asks if the girls are going to be [[JiggleShow jumping up and down a lot]]. And later...

* In "You Belong with Me," Music/TaylorSwift just knows that she can't compete with her crush's girlfriend, who is of course cheer captain. Although according the video she can because [[strike: She's Taylor Swift and looks freaking ''gorgeous'' [[BespectacledCutie including with the glasses]]]] it's [[SlidingScaleLongName idealistic.]]

* In the British TV show ''Series/SomeGirls'', [[TomboyAndGirlyGirl the four main female characters are all footballers, whilst their arch-enemies are cheerleaders]]. One of the storylines is that Amber's boyfriend ditches her for the head cheerleader, and there is plenty of complaining about how large said cheerleader's [[BuxomIsBetter breasts]] are.

It might have something to do with the (greater or lesser) element of sexual titillation in many of the cheers, the [[FlexibilityEqualsSexAbility athleticism they display]] or their often revealing outfits that expose their [[BareYourMidriff midriffs]] and [[ShesGotLegs legs]]. Besides being a lifesaver for people who [[SexSells hate sports but like girls]], a little sexual excitement can boost the transient testosterone of the competitors, or at least remind the crypto-warriors of 'what they're fighting for', as well as who they don't want to be embarrassed in front of...

* In ''Fanfic/TotalDramaCodysRedemption'' Lindsay used a cheer routine as her act during the talent show. However the show was only an excuse for her, and she mostly did it to show off to Cody to see if he thinks shes hot, and was pleased when his reaction showed that, yes, he does.

* ''Roleplay/TheAnnobynUniverse'':
** Adam. Both Tiffany and Lanie are cheerleaders.
** [[spoiler: Bulgarin used to go to football games just to watch Zara.]]

%% * ''Film/{{Superstar}}''

* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' Gary Oak’s [[ThePaidForHarem fanclub]] was mostly made up of cheerleaders.

In almost no movie or TV show from the USA that has one will you find a male character who [[InherentlyAttractiveProfession finds cheerleaders anything other than a turn-on]]. This, despite the fact that the cheerleaders are [[TheCheerleader almost universally presented as shallow, bitchy]] and led by the AlphaBitch.

See also TheCheerleader for how the girl herself is usually portrayed off the job, and PomPomGirl for how she is on the job.

* The Music/CheerUpCharlieDaniels song "Pig Tails" is about one of these guys realizing that his girlfriend's TheCheerleader. (She's already a cheerleader, but as far as personality goes.) He notes that she "used to be sweeter", indicating that she may have been nicer before.

* Referenced in ''Series/{{Frasier}}'' when Niles is given the opportunity to meet a cheerleader for a basketball team. Roz says in annoyance that not all guys want cheerleaders, while Niles' response is "Is it the ''head' cheerleader?"

* In "You Belong with Me," Music/TaylorSwift just knows that she can't compete with her crush's girlfriend, who is of course cheer captain. Although according the video she can because [[strike: She's Taylor Swift and looks freaking ''gorgeous'' [[{{Meganekko}} including with the glasses]]]] it's [[SlidingScaleLongName idealistic.]]

It should be stressed again that while cheerleaders are universally seen as ''sexy'' in American TV and movies it is by no means a certainty that the male lead will end up with them; indeed they will often be depicted as a vindictive AlphaBitch or shallow BrainlessBeauty who will be dumped in favor of a GirlNextDoor, HollywoodNerd, or CoolLoser.

* Subverted in ''Film/MyBestFriendIsAVampire''. Blonde cheerleader Candy is nowhere near subtle about being interested in Jeremy, who is completely indifferent to her and fascinated with HollywoodNerd Darla.

* In the ''Series/SweetValleyHigh'' TV series, an ItsAWonderfulPlot episode shows the school without the twins has an empty trophy case because Jessica to lead the cheerleaders, all the good players left the team. When Jessica asks the angel about Enid's cheerleader outfit, he explains she only wears it to look hot.

It might have something to do with the (greater or lesser) element of sexual titillation in many of the cheers, the [[FlexibilityEqualsSexAbility athletism displayed by them]] or their often revealing outfits that expose their [[BareYourMidriff midriffs]] and [[ShesGotLegs legs]]. Besides being a lifesaver for people who [[SexSells hate sports but like girls]], a little sexual excitement can boost the transient testosterone of the competitors, or at least remind the crypto-warriors of 'what they're fighting for', as well as who they don't want to be embarrassed in front of...

It is worth noting that RealityIsUnrealistic in terms of the girls' outfits. Fictional cheerleaders often perform in uniforms that wouldn't be allowed in a high school. In real life, sleeves are optional, but bellies are covered and skirts are fingertip-length. Not that it really matters, since cheerleaders on screen are usually [[DawsonCasting played by adults]] anyway.

In almost no movie or TV show from the USA that has one will you find a male character who finds cheerleaders anything other than a turn-on. This, despite the fact that the cheerleaders are [[TheCheerleader almost universally presented as shallow, bitchy]] and led by the AlphaBitch.

It might have something to do with the (greater or lesser) element of sexual titillation in many of the cheers. Beside being a lifesaver for people who hate sports but like girls, a little sexual excitement can boost the transient testosterone of the competitors, or at least remind the crypto-warriors of 'what they're fighting for', as well as who they don't want to be embarrassed in front of...

It should be stressed again that that while cheerleaders are universally seen as ''sexy'' in American TV and movies it is by no means a certainty that the male lead will end up with them; indeed they will often be depicted as a vindictive AlphaBitch or shallow BrainlessBeauty who will be dumped in favor of a GirlNextDoor, HollywoodNerd, or CoolLoser.

* The Eds fall head-over-heels in love with some college-aged cheerleaders in the ''FanFic/CalvinAtCamp'' episode "A Stalker's Life", much to the ire of [[AbhorrentAdmirer the Kanker sisters]].
* Played straight with Vinel/Cotton in ''FanFic/TheCapitolGames'', subverted with Britney whom no one seems to want.
* Averted with Naveen in ''FanFic/DisneyHigh'', who shows more interest in Esmeralda and Tiana than he does Lottie.
* Duncan for Taryn, Justin for Riley, Fang for Kitten, and [[spoiler: Cody for Ashley]] in ''FanFic/KnightTemplarSchool''.
%% * ''FanFic/MoreThanHuman'': Or ex-cheerleaders, in Bubbles' case.
* In ''FanFic/PrecociousCrush'' when Mindy ends up on the cheerleading team, she starts getting more attention from guys.

* The Mad Hatter towards Quinn Fabray in ''FanFic/QuinnInWonderland''
* In the ''Manga/CardCaptorSakura'' ContinuationFic ''FanFic/ShadowOfTheDragon'', Meiling invokes this as the very reason was to why she joined the cheerleading squad.
* Inverted in Fanfic/ShinraHighSoldier, where multiple characters wonder why Sephiroth would want to date a cheerleader.
* In ''FanFic/WeresHarry'', Sirius meets the veela Kalina (who he will later marry) at the Quidditch World Cup, where the later is one of the veela dispatched in support of the Bulgarian team.

* Inverted in ''Series/{{That 70s Show}}'', where Hyde, among other reasons, doesn't want to date Jackie because she's a cheerleader, thus a "square", opposed to him. However, after they get together, she once does a dance for him in her uniform.

* Subverted in ''DarthWiki/TheSpectacularGargoyles''. Rand breaks up with Sally Avril because she wants him to join the Quarrymen and he thinks they're "full of crap".

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* ''WebComic/VampireCheerleaders'': Lori and her Coven are the "A Squad" of the Bakertown High cheerleading team and are considered the hottest girls at the school. So they're never without willing partners... who end up becoming [[UnwittingPawn unsuspecting blood donars.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ben 10}}'': Ben's LotusEaterMachine fantasy includes saving a busload of smitten cheerleaders. Keep in mind this kid is ''[[PuppyLove ten years old]]''.

* Inverted with Toni Basil's "''Mickey''". The song was originally recorded by British glam rockers Racey as "''Kitty''" and told from a guy's viewpoint. Basil, being a dance choreographer, put her own unique cheerleader spin on the song. The rest is history.

* The Music/CheerUpCharlieDaniels song "Pig Tails" is about one of these guys realizing that his girlfriend's TheCheerleader. (She's already a cheerleader, but as far as personality goes.) He notes that she 'used to be sweeter', indicating that she may have been nicer before. It's [[TearJerker surprisingly sad]].

* ''Magazine/{{MAD}}'''s parody of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' had the Sue Sylvester stand-in loudly explain that the only reason for the gratuitous sexy cheerleader scenes is to appeal to the straight male demographic that doesn't care about the musical numbers.
-->They are not tuning in to hear a "Liza Minelli tribute." They want T and A!

* Played as background in ''Creator/JohnRingo'''s ''Literature/TroyRising'': several characters are doing a background analysis on Tyler Vernon in order to get him to agree with their plans. One of their points is confusion over Tyler's relationship with Dana Parker, [[JustFriends who they thought was his girl-friend but actually isn't]]. Part of their analysis is that Tyler, [[Fiction500 who is the richest and most powerful business man in the Solar System by several orders of magnitude]], perceives Dana as socially superior to him because "back in high school, Tyler was a low status nerd and Dana was high status as a cheerleader".

* Played as background in ''Creator/JohnRingo'''s ''Literature/TroyRising'': several characters are doing a background analysis on Tyler Vernon in order to get him to agree with their plans. One of their points is confusion over Tyler's relationship with Dana Parker, [[JustFriends who they thought was his girl-friend but actually isn't]]. Part of their analysis is that [[Fiction500 Tyler, who is the richest and most powerful business man in the Solar System by several orders of magnitude]] perceives Dana as socially superior to him because "back in high school, Tyler was a low status nerd and Dana was high status as a cheerleader".

* Played as background in ''Creator/JohnRingo'''s ''Literature/TroyRising'': several characters are doing a background analysis on Tyler Vernon in order to get him to agree with their plans. One of their points is confusion over Tyler's relationship with Dana Parker, [[JustFriends who they thought was his girl-friend but actually isn't]]. Part of their analysis is that [[Fiction500 Tyler, who is the richest and most powerful business man in the Solar System by several orders of magnitude]] perceives Dana as socially superior to him because back in high school, Tyler was [[Main/Nerd low status]] and Dana was high status as a cheerleader.

* Played as background in ''Creator/JohnRingo'''s ''Literature/TroyRising'': several characters are doing a background analysis on Tyler Vernon in order to get him to agree with their plans. One of their points is confusion over Tyler's relationship with Dana Parker, [[JustFriends who they thought was his girl-friend but actually isn't]]. Part of their analysis is that [[Fiction500 Tyler, who is the richest and most powerful business man in the Solar System by several orders of magnitude]] perceives Dana as socially superior to him because "back in high school, Tyler was [[Main/Nerd low status]] and Dana was high status as a cheerleader".

* Played as background in ''Creator/JohnRingo'''s ''Literature/TroyRising'': several characters are doing a background analysis on Tyler Vernon in order to get him to agree with their plans. One of their points is confusion over Tyler's relationship with Dana Parker, [[JustFriends who they thought was his girl-friend but actually isn't]]. Part of their analysis is that [[Fiction500 Tyler, who is the richest and most powerful business man in the Solar System by several orders of magnitude]] perceives Dana as socially superior to him because "back in high school, Tyler was [[Nerd low status]] and Dana was high status as a cheerleader".

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* Subverted in Music/{{OMI}}'s "Cheerleader." While the lyrics make it seem like this trope applies (the chorus does "Oh I think I found myself a cheerleader"), the rest of the song makes it clear she's a metaphorical cheerleader, in that she's supportive and roots for him no matter what.

* Inverted with Toni Basil's "''Mickey''". The song was originally recorded by British glam rockers Racey as "''Kitty''" and told from a guy's viewpoint. Basil, being a dance choreographer, put her own unique cheerleader spin on the song. [[EarWorm/MusicABC The rest is history]].

* Inverted in ShinraHighSoldier, where multiple characters wonder why Sephiroth would want to date a cheerleader.