This year’s tryouts for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders squad will include a quiz on current events and geography. Smart and pretty? Ooooh this sounds good!

Let’s be honest for a sec….the first ‘B’ word that comes to mind when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders isn’t ‘BRAINS’ (anyone else think ‘Boobies’??).

So I was surprised to learn that this year’s tryouts for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad includes a test covering the Cowboys football team, the cheerleaders’ history, the NFL and current events.

I know what you’re thinking. Why would a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader need to be up on current events?

Well, according to the director of the Cowboys cheerleaders, quote,

“We’re obviously looking for dynamic performers, but there’s so much involved in this job that has nothing to do with dance. That’s why we have to take a more wide-ranging approach in the audition.”

After laughing at the thought of these girls in their mini outfits sitting at desks, twisitng gum and thumbing their temples I decided to take the quiz for myself. Sadly, I’m not cut out to be a Dallas cheerleader :(

However, with my failure comes a chance for YOU to shine. Are you up for the challenge? (No googling/cheating)

QUESTIONS

1.) Name the Cowboys legend who served as head coach for the team’s first 29 years.

2.) What was the Cowboys’ first season in the NFL?

3.) Who is commissioner of the NFL?

4.) Name one country that borders Iraq.

ANSWERS

1A.) Tom Landry

2A.) 1960

3A.) Roger Goodell

4A.) Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey or Iran

How well did you do? Are you cut out to be a Dallas Cowboy’s cheerleader?