Miss USA Strips Down, Stirs the Pot

May 11, 2010 3:00 pm     Posted in Buzz  Mel - Miami University (OH) g+ page

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After being pretty much ignored forever years, the Miss USA pageant is making headlines once again. Last year it was Carrie Prejean with her homophobic comments, nudey photos and fake boobs; this time it’s all 51 ladies. In racy photos. On the pageant’s official website?


By Mel

The pics show the contestants in garter belts, fishnet stockings, and unbuttoned shirts. (Editor’s Note: Eerily similar to Rielle Hunter’s recent photo shoot, no?) And people (who actually care about/follow this pageant) are up in arms, arguing that the contestants are women who are supposed to be seen as role models admired for their talent, intelligence, and, yes, beauty, but not cleavage.

The organization, however, defends them as their way of keeping up with the “changing times.” I bet Alanis Morrisette’s 1995 self and anyone with an understanding of “irony” would have a bit of an issue with this, as previous Miss USA contestants (Carrie Prejean, for one obvious example) have been reprimanded for similar provocative photos the pageant now seems to be promoting.

Although some are angered by the sex appeal the pageant is publicizing with these pics, it seems they’re turning a blind eye to the emphasis on beauty that’s always been included in the—hey, what do you know, beauty pageant. After all, there’s the (barely-there) swimsuit portion of the contest and, let’s not forget, even the evening gown segment often shows the ladies in rather revealing necklines. Are these pics really any worse than any of the other stuff these contestants are asked to do?

Check it out for yourself to decide.

As for me, I could care less about any of that. I’m more focused on this year’s super sexy, superstar judge, Curtis Stone. Can we get some racy black and white pictures of him up in here?

2 Comments on "Miss USA Strips Down, Stirs the Pot"

  1. emily says:
    Tue, 11th May 20101:21 pm 

    Wow, I don't even follow pageants but this definitely doesn't sit well with me. I didn't even know about this until I read your article.

    You're right about the irony thing. For an organization that's supposed to help beautiful and intelligent women, these pictures are horrible for those who want to continue on in politics, the professional world, anything beyond working a street corner. Let's face it, Miss USA is mostly about looks and there's always been veiled sexuality, but this shoot WILL hurt them.

    What's most concerning to me is that you don't see how the media affects women. You wouldn't make this post if you "couldn't care less."

    As a writer and a woman, you have the power to take a stand, so why don't you? This site has the potential to help a very vulnerable population and the tone in general of this article is upsetting.

    Care about your readers. Care about yourself.

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