The Super Bowl of Pageantry: Miss Universe
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Super Bowl of Pageantry: Miss Universe

From a pageant queens perspective.

45
The Super Bowl of Pageantry: Miss Universe
Photo Curtosy of Philippine News Online

Every year every pageant girl around world sits as close to their TV as possible to cheer on their top contestant or country. This year, we said goodbye to the beautiful Pia to welcome a new queen! We watched about 86 contestants prance the stage to compete for the super bowl crown and legendary title. There were many ups and downs of the show... but at least Steve Harvey got it right this year!

As a pageant girl myself, your WORST fear is an interview and on stage question... I understand that many of these woman's first language is not English... but I do not think it is completely fair for the girls with interpreters to have more time to answer the questions... yes the interpreter had to speak and respond but the ladies were given an extra 30 seconds or so to even think about what they would say next. For example, France had no idea what she was going to say for the final question... "What have you failed at in life and turned it into a positive." She restated the question in her answer to stall time to think while the interpreter spoke... she then talked about a casting or something she didn't get and the next day she got something else. Then when Haiti was asked the same question she said she had dealt with an earthquake a few year back and thought her world was over because she couldn't help out but she turned over the page and worked hard and pushed her to be where she stands today... a much more in depth answer to me. But what did you think!?


Kenya was the first EVER woman to represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant. But it seemed as if she was thrown under the bus when they asked her an on stage question about American politics. If ANYONE should've answered that question it should been Miss USA (I know she didn't make it that far though). She answered the question to the best of her abilities but started off with "Ugh Politics".... you could tell she was really trying to pull something out positive about the current division of our 2 sided political system. (If they asked me that question I would've said thank you *mic drop* and walked away).


National Costume is always the most fun to watch! But some ladies really seemed to miss the mark. Miss Myanmar's costume (who won national costume) was terrible. It was a puppetry costume with a square "stage" behind her. It looked like a bad middle school theatre act. There were many other costumes that were more elaborate and told the story of their country. For example, Panama, France, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Ukraine, India, Indonesia, Thailand.... and so many more. But what do you think?

Marina Jacoby, Miss Nicaragua


Keity Drennan, Miss Panama



Sal Garcia, Miss Dominican Republic



Kezia Warouw, Miss Indonesia


Finally, after watching everything and all was said and done, Miss Canada had some backlash that was uncalled for. Many people on social media were saying she is "fat", "plus size", "the largest contestant"... Just because she is fit and muscular. She does not have one once of fat or jiggle on her! As a plus size model it is hard for me to understand why people always have to talk about someone's size. She is at most a size 8. She is beautiful and in shape. One thing she said on stage was that she is a marathon runner. Clearly a fit in shape BEAUTIFUL woman!!!! But what do you think?

Miss Canada's swimsuit look.(Photo: Alex Mertz, Miss Universe Organization)

All in all, The competition this year was tough but all the ladies did an AMAZING job representing what they stand for and their countries! This time next year we will yet again be saying goodbye to our newly crowned queen, Iris ( Miss France ).

Till next time pageantry super bowl!!!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

50978
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

32625
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

955801
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180810
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments