What do you think of beauty contests like Miss Universe?

Sunday 06th July, 06:30 AM JST

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knucklerap at 06:08 AM JST - 7th July

Did any of the ladies have a tattoo? How about sash rash? Did all that smiling cause carpal tunnel syndrome of the cheeks for anybody? How is the reception on one's walkman affected by the tiara? How long before the runner up is awarded the prize as the winner is publicly disgraced by a sex scandal? From now on, don't even bother asking for her phone number unless you're Mr. Universe. Except for the hot body, I thought Miss U kind of looked like Don Rickles after her mascara was sandblasted off. I see the tiara is now going for $750 on e-babe.
Triple888 at 08:39 AM JST - 7th July

Contests like these are only interest rich men.
Beelzebub at 08:47 AM JST - 7th July

There was something a few years ago about how the contestants from a certain asian country had all received plastic surgery and remedial dentistry. I think the judges were aware of this and refrained from voting for them, because they never won.

I stopped watching them years ago. Don't think much of race queens or fashion models either. Nurses and airline flight attendants are okay, though. They work for a living and seem to have nice personalities.
nisegaijin at 09:58 AM JST - 7th July

there should be another one, a kind of no holds barred kind of contest where: - new kind of competiton would envolve: wet t-shirt contest, mud wrestling, bra and panties match and drinking contest. - acts like miss nevada stripping at a bar would win points, not let you dq'd - winning can be done by any means necessary. if it involves shagging the judge, then be it, but you better be good at it. - i would be the judge
papasmurfinjapan at 10:34 AM JST - 7th July

Plenty of men in the world also want to be judged on their looks

True. But I find it funny that all the male versions of "beauty" pageants only feature body building freaks that I'd wager the majority of the population find rather repulsive.

Moderator: Back on topic please.
papasmurfinjapan at 10:36 AM JST - 7th July

new kind of competiton would envolve: wet t-shirt contest, mud wrestling, bra and panties match and drinking contest

sounds like the tv show "Big Brother" to me. Cast your vote NOW!
Betting at 10:45 AM JST - 7th July

"Hey - Betting there is a Mr Universe, too. Plenty of men in the world also want to be judged on their looks. What is wrong with having a combination of both?".

The question was about Miss Universe contests and as JT mods have often deleted my comments for being ever-so slightly off-topic I chose not to make any comment about the men's competitions.
PepinGalarga at 02:43 PM JST - 7th July

Puerto Rico will win again for 6th time.

the french lady has done wonders for Japan, but its time for them to take a back seat.
PepinGalarga at 02:45 PM JST - 7th July

Puerto Rico will win again for 6th time.

the french lady has done wonders for Japan, but its time for them to take a back seat.
knucklerap at 08:27 PM JST - 7th July

I dated a Miss Nihon runnerup. Gorgeous, but worst girlfriend ever. Obsessed with clothes. Overemotional. Over flirtatious. Took taxis everywhere (claimed the train chikan were too much too handle). Relationship was a three-month ordeal. When I'm slow to urinate, I just imagine her face down there at the bottom of the urinal.
usaexpat at 11:52 PM JST - 7th July

usually the winners are not my type so I could care less. As others have said people watch and the events make money so why not.
ca1ic0cat at 02:20 AM JST - 8th July

I guess beauty contests are sort of like reality TV without the gross behaviour. Not my cup of tea but I don't see any more harm in them than most other human endeavours.
KitsuneYoukai at 02:44 AM JST - 8th July

A total waste of time and money! is what I think of beauty contests. all that money could be put towards better things.
papasmurfinjapan at 08:54 AM JST - 8th July

A total waste of time and money!

True, but the same could be said of most forms of "entertainment". Most tv shows are a waste of money. A lot of crappy music is a waste of money. G8 summits are a waste of money.. where do we draw the line?
rajakumar at 02:23 AM JST - 10th July

Beauty contests are okay, they create jobs when they hold it.