The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have drawn criticism from fans regarding their new "Stampede" costumes, with some likening them to stripper attire. The backlash emerged following the Cowboys' close 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Fans expressed their disappointment on social media platforms, with one user writing on Instagram, "Costume malfunction they needed to have those pants elastic size underneath the boots. Also probably not a popular response, but they weren’t very becoming on some of the girls." Another fan commented, "Fans thought the outfits looked like something a stripper would wear."
Amidst the costume controversy, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was seen slamming his hands on a table in frustration during the game, a reaction attributed to the team's performance, which saw them give up 20 fourth-quarter points. "This is an indictment of the whole show," Jones told reporters after the game. "This is a criticism of everyone." The loss dropped the Cowboys' record to 3-5.