Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Stampede Costumes Draw Online Criticism
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders faced criticism over their dark “Stampede” costumes after the team’s Sunday loss to Arizona. Fans questioned the outfits’ style and fit.
The Dallas Cowboys’ 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday was followed by criticism of the team’s cheerleaders’ dark “Stampede” costumes. The defeat came after Dallas surrendered 20 points in the fourth quarter, leaving the team with a 3-5 record.
Some fans objected to the outfits’ fit and said the look was unflattering on some of the cheerleaders. Others said the costumes were too similar to stripper attire, an impression they considered at odds with the organization’s image.
One commenter said the cheerleaders were attractive but suggested a different design could have made them look and feel better. Another expressed surprise that the costumes had been approved.
The reaction added to a difficult day for the Cowboys organization, whose owner, Jerry Jones, called the loss a criticism of the entire operation and said the team needed to do better for its fans.