5.26.2009

Are You Smarter Than A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader?

Tryout for the squad began in Grapevine this weekend and, sad to say, I was cut after the first round. Well, I would have been cut after the first round because I'm not sure I could have passed the test given to all would-be booty shakers that includes “80 to 100 questions covering the Dallas Cowboys football team, the cheerleaders’ history, the National Football League and current events.” Eight sample questions:

1. Where will the Cowboys play their final home game this season? [I have no idea]

2. Where will the Cowboys hold their 2009 summer training camp?[I think Oxnard but is it back to San Antonio?]

3. Name the Cowboys legend who served as head coach for the team’s first 29 years. [Ok, that's easy. Barry Switzer.]

4. What year was the Cowboys’ first season in the NFL? (A) 1960 (B) 1962 (C) 1964 (D) 1965 [I think it was 1960 but I wouldn't rule out 1962]

5. How many stars are on the Cowboys Cheerleaders’ uniform? [No idea]

6. Who is commissioner of the National Football League?[I actually know that because I don't like the guy]

7. How many yards are in an NFL end zone? (A) 10 (B) 20 (C) 30 (D) 50 [That's easy unless I grew up in Canada]

8. Name one country that borders Iraq. [I know Iran. I know Kuwait. But I'm not sure who it is to the north.]

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