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The traditional model for cheerleaders is as well-defined as the pom-pom wavers' often tanned and sculpted physiques. Throw in beer vendors and a fuzzy mascot and you've got yourself a formidable supplement to the on-field action baiting ticket buyers.

The Florida Marlins seem to think that fans want more. A lot more. Belly, that is. The MLB franchise is hiring a new cheerleading squad -- to be called the Marlins Manatees -- consisting entirely of big-bellied men. To be sure, these new cheer captains are to be very enthusiastic about the team, but the ad specifies that corpulence is also essential. They're not named after giant sea cows for nothing.

"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," reads the ad.

As fun as watching a crew of enthusiastic fans dance on the field for their favorite team may be, we just don't think this team of cheerleaders would offer us a really, juicy scandal -- or at least a scandal that we'd ever want to know about.

A History of Cheerleading Scandals

    The ASU Scandal When photos of these six Arizona State University cheerleaders in their underwear surfaced in May, Arizona State University cut their entire cheerleading program.

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    The Indiana U Scandal Nude photos of this Indiana University cheerleader were either stolen from her hard drive, or posted online by an ex-boyfriend, depending in whose story you believe. According to the girl's mother, she was consequently harassed so much that she had to leave Indiana for California.

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    The OCC Dancers ScandalThe Orange Coast College dancers, after nine consecutive championships, were shamed by released pictures showing nipple piercings, girl-girl kissing and nudity.

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    The Sacramento Kings Dancers Scandal After a handful of racy photographs of the Sacramento Kings dancers drinking alcohol and posing in G-strings surfaced on the Internet in February, Kings officials said the women "do not adhere to the principles and values of the Sacramento Kings organization."

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    The Washington Wizards Scandal Perhaps the tamest of all, the Wizards cheerleaders were photographed drinking to the point of passing out and mooning one another in a limo.

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    For the updated gallery of Winnipeg's Blue Bombers cheerleaders, click here.

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