A pop culture history of cheerleading (and more)To understand "Cheer," you need to know a little history. The cheerleader is an American icon, a trope of pop culture almost since its inception in the 19th century. During competitions, squads cheer solely for themselves. Why it's hard to stop watching 'Cheer'Cameras followed the squad for more than four months on its quest to defend the NCA Coed Cheer Junior College National Championship title. And she refers to the cheerleaders as her "kids," amplifying the notion of the Navarro College cheerleading squad as a family.

Source: CNN February 01, 2020 21:45 UTC