I have just binge watched all 10 seasons of this show. I'm a bit older than Kelli so on many levels I can relate to her but from someone who was plagued by politics both in my own cheer career and then with my daughters', I often find Kelli and Judy playing favorites and picking on others.
First of all I think it's time for a uniform update. The puffy sleeves, big collars and short shorts just scream 70s to me. I was glad when they got rid of the "go-go" boots and went to cowboy boots but think they need to update the look of the uniform again. I also do not agree with them choosing girls on the size of their bodies. With Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj so popular and the obsession with big butts these days, why do the DCC still focus on skinny little women? It's just another reason maybe the DCC needs to bring in a younger coach to balance out some of the dated views of Kelli, Judy and Kitty.
They scream class and maturity but then they teach these girls raunchy looking dance moves. It makes me think they are totally oxymoronic with their views. Girl next door but let's thrust our pelvis during every dance. Let's also enhance the boobs and leave nothing to the imagination with the shorts.
All that being said, I respect their requirement for near perfection. It does make for an awesome side show experience!! I wonder if these girls have to sign something that says they will not sue the coaches for slander as Kelli, Judy and Kitty all say some pretty awful things behind these girls' backs. If I made the team and then watched the season later on and saw and heard what they said about me, I would have a very hard time saying "yes ma'am" in such a deferential way knowing how catty and ugly these women had been.
"Yes Ma'am." I wish they would yell, "HELL NO!!!"