Why Male Cheerleaders Broke the Internet (and Fragile Egos) - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team

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This week on Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the viral story of the male cheerleader who broke the internet - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team - and fragile masculinity along with it. Why did a simple cheer routine spark outrage? What exactly is toxic masculinity, and why do so many people misunderstand it?

From the psychology of gender role threat to the infamous “man box,” Joshua unpacks why men fear anything labeled feminine, and why a set of pom-poms can cause a masculinity meltdown. He shares a personal story about being a dancer in a world that demanded sports, explores the roots of gay panic, and explains how toxic masculinity hurts everyone — men included.

If you’ve seen the viral male cheerleader clip and wondered why it struck such a nerve, this episode will make you think, laugh, and maybe even cheer a little yourself.

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