In 2008, the Florida Marlins hit it out of the ball park with the Marlins Manatees, Major League Baseball's first ever all-male dance/energy squad. Now, the Marlins are bringing the Manatees back for the 2009 season, and want the team's biggest fans to audition for the squad.
The Marlins are looking for bellies with the biggest jiggle, big feet with the best dance moves and enthusiasm that will rock Marlins fans out of their seats.
The Marlins Manatees will perform at Friday and Saturday Marlins' home games throughout the 2009 season. Manatee hopefuls do not need prior dance experience, just the willingness to learn routines and have a great time dancing and cheering in front of thousands of fans.
Men selected for the Manatees won't be paid. They'll get tickets to games they perform at, and the honor of dancing in front of the crowd.
Sexism at its worst. I bet the female dancers make a decent salary, and just because they're men, the Manatees are treated unequally. Florida Marlins, I hope you take a cue from the historic events surrounding our new President. All dancers are created equal despite their capacity to inhale hot dogs and chug beers, and accordingly, all deserve equal pay.
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Most female dancers and cheerleaders get next to nothing, too. The job is more about exposure so they can go on to bigger and bigger pseudo-stripper jobs.
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