At the rate new international beauty pageants are mushrooming like crazy in the past few years or so, any enthusiastic follower would be hard-pressed to tell which one to take seriously or not. The “Tourism” brand alone has produced different variations to the confusion of many. And then there are the likes of Miss Humanity International, Teen Universe (by the way, host Nicaragua won the crown), Miss Scuba International, Miss Yacht Model International, Miss United Continent (more of a spin-off), Bride of the World and more.
Now comes Miss Multinational set to be held in the United Kingdom next year. And just what is this pageant all about and how does it plan to make a difference?
Well, for starters, the organizers are looking at breaking barriers in terms of our preconceived notions about beauty contests in general, such as:
Wider age limits – possibly up to 40 years old?
Wider weight range – possibly up to 150 lbs and up?
Flexible body types/appearances – possibly even the overweight and/or tattooed ones?
No bikini round – well, Miss World is going for it this year (but simply in deference to host country Indonesia).
What’s more, they want the participants to stand for advocacies that cover the whole gamut of concerns being focused on by others, be it charities/fund-raising, environmental issues and/or tourism-related matters.
It’s like encouraging a broader market to include the ladies who do not meet the standards of regular beauty competitions. Or on the other hand, some quarters might add that it will tolerate women who may not be disciplined enough to keep themselves in shape or those overage ones who passed off on their chance to join one back in their youth (or who never get tired of trying their luck). However which way you look at it, this organization could be looking at grabbing a news-worthy coverage first before finally settling in on what the people behind are really after.
My only wish is that there is genuine sincerity behind it all. 😉
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The pageant is looking for “ladies who do not meet the standards of regular beauty competitions…” so does this mean only average to marginally unattractive looking women need apply? No bikini round? I’m guessing that’s probably a good thing… but I’m starting to get a headache trying to visualize what their front runners might look like…
You are not alone, Vendetta. Where’s my Advil? 😉
@norman: LOL!!
At least now the religiously conservative countries could join..
I’m sure they have this oh so sexy body and an absolutely beautiful face…
But, they will be fully covered from head to toe with only their piercing eyes showing..
through out the whole competition.
Well! At least I won’t have to cover up!
international, supranational, multinational – ano ba yan, puro national.
Next pageant, Miss Nationalnational
Norman, there’s also this new pageant that’s gonna rock big time! It’s called “Miss Abomination International”. One of the highlights of the pageant is a mandatory Santacruzan… And the grand winner will be stoned with rocks at the end of the coronation… 🙂
(okay, calm down… I’m just kidding…)
Uranus for the win, Yeah!
@casper: careful what you wish for honey…
Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, look what you’ve done.
Bagong pageant?
I’m sure Angelee will join.
Dyusmio Barbaridad Perez!
Magjojoin ako dyan Mars, pag nanalo ko dyan, mag-eexpand ako ng business kong Laing at Daing.
Balak ko ring magpagawa ng sanctuario para sa mga maeepal, at gagawin ko silang alipin, konting pagkakamali lang ay bubuhusan ko sila ng newly-boiled olive oil.
Maybe this is the pageant that would allow transgenders to join.
@Closer honey: how about girls who come from places where the sun don’t shine? Would they qualify?
That would be remarkable enough for the pageant’s prestige!.. 😀 Miss Uranus for the win! 😀
oh closer, i’m flattered and I’m so luvin it! LMAO! literally!
This new pageant appears to be a combination of Miss AMERICA, Miss EARTH and Miss HUMANITY!
The pageant’s CEO, Christopher Vincent, is obviously hoping to have his concept & vision of a revamped and redefined pageant. idea acceptable to a wider audience and demographics.
Hey, no matter what he says, beauty will still play a vital role for the pageant to be successful or sponsors will just pull out!
I applaud Mr Vincent’s idealistic sentiments and wish him luck, but sincerely wonder if he can really take on and challenge