As NFL training camps saunter into summer, it’s inevitable that players will soon start to get cut. But there is a Plan B for Jets hopefuls - if you can’t make the practice squad, why not try for the cheerleader squad?
Michael David Smith of AOL FANHOUSE dresses up news from THE JETS BLOG that the franchise’s dance team wouldn’t be adverse to welcoming drag queens aboard.
Kathleen Horan of WNYC radio put forth the strange scenario to Denise Garvey, director and choreographer for the Jets Flight Crew.
As Garvey explained what they’re looking for in new Crew members, Horan popped the queer question:
GARVEY: We don’t have any strict requirements - no weight or height requirements - we have all different girls on the team and all different girls looking to try out…”REPORTER: There’s not the kind of human variety you might find in a supermarket checkout line - the largest body is about a size “6″ -and there are no male cheerleader wannabe’s.GARVEY: we haven’t had any men apply… we are looking for young women.REPORTER: If there was a mind blowing drag queen?”GARVEY: I guess everyone deserves a fair chance - so that would be my attitude.
Before any Jets fans get all grossed out, keep in mind that it was just one random off-the-wall question with Garvey giving a safe, PC answer.
Besides, there are only 22 spots available on the Flight Crew roster, so having a dude on the dance team has as much chance as the Jets finishing with a winning record.
Of course, we’re sure that’s not gonna stop some queens from Queens or pseudo-chicks from Staten Island to apply for the job and get their 15 minutes of fame.
But if some guys do land a spot, maybe it’ll shut up those drunks at Gate D.







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