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[Cuppiediva]

Don't see a thread for this, so I thought I'd try to start one. Thoughts?

[popcorn]

I liked that they brought back the commentators to gossip a little bit while the competitions were going on. Not sure I would have picked Kelly Osbourne, but at least Suzi Castillo knew what she was talking about.

I would have really liked Miss California's dress if not for that hugely over-sized ruffle thing hanging off of one side. It looked so heavy.

[Quickbeam]

I watched part of this and my prevailing thought was "I am so embarrassed to be a woman". Thanks so much , Miss USA Pageant for that.

They all sounded brain dead on their big questions.

[superpole2000]

The fan vote meter was poorly executed and unbelievable in the way it moved repeatedly from 1 to 10 and back down again. Other than that, I really liked this show. The semi-snarky commentary was interesting, and more importantly, they chose a stunning winner.

[mtbingmom]

I was kind of bored during the show. Hated the fan meter. Nobody really stood out for me, although I agree that the winner is stunning. HATED the "singing" during the swimsuit. I wish we had gotten a better look at the past winners.

[Flapdoodle]

Totally agree about that lame fan vote meter..what the hell ? And I, for one, am sick to death of Giuliana's weird emaciated face and scrawny arms. I do like Kelly Osborne, and had to snort every time she talked about how amazed she was that these women were also SMART!

[blaase]

Miss Alabama the so called future educator with the poorly fitted porno dress was so stupid in her final answer.
I thought Miss Hawaii was robbed of top 4 and should have been in her place.

[Shiny Objects]

My main impression of this was that Giuliana was looking awfully skeleton-ish. And I couldn't believe Maine advanced so far with her mom haircut.

[khreysigal]

That fan meter thing was lame, but overall, we had fun watching this. I also felt that Hawaii was gorgeous and should have advanced further.

[Pastprime]

And what was with Miss Tennessee standing with both hands on hips the entire time??? She was pretty but her demeanor came off like a Fembot. I'm certain she thought she was going to win. They never even showed her after the winner was announced.

[shipmate]

It doesn't matter who wins for Miss USA (although hurray for a redhead win - even if it isn't natural). She will get smoked at Miss Universe. Miss USAs always come across as Hee-Haw Honeys against Miss India and the like.

I didn't like them being eliminated in groups of 4. But I loved the extra info

[Ms. Moon]

It doesn't matter who wins for Miss USA (although hurray for a redhead win - even if it isn't natural). She will get smoked at Miss Universe. Miss USAs always come across as Hee-Haw Honeys against Miss India and the like.

The United States doesn't stand a chance. I took a look at last year's contestants and it's like night and day. Is there any surprise that the United States has not won a Miss Universe since 1997? I hated almost everyone in the final 15 except Miss Hawaii who I thought was gorgeous, all the rest were beautiful but not in real competition with the Miss Argentinas and Bollywood bound Miss Indias that they will be in competition with.

[Ohwell]

My only comment: Three--count 'em--THREE black judges on the panel and NOT ONE black contestant even makes it to the final 15. I stopped watching after that. Asshats.

[PShau]

Never mind the fact that Giuliana looked emaciated... how about the winner herself?

http://img.ibtimes.c...uit-competi.jpg

She was basically a twig in her own right.
And compare her to the other women, some of whom could use a burger or two also:
http://m.ibtimes.com...nts-166217.html

This pageant in particular is pushing more and more toward that look.
Find a photo of Shandi Finnessey (USA 2004, first runner up in Universe 2004), and the other contestants from then, and you'll see they were fit, toned, or trim, but nothing resembling what you're seeing lately... and we're talking only several years ago.
A bad trend... Outside of having some fake baseballs up top, body shape is out of vogue for some reason.

On another note, what's the deal with the USA & Universe pageants slowly creeping later and later into the year?
For years, during the CBS era and up to NBC's first few years, Miss USA was typically a February event, with Miss Universe following no later than May. Over the last few years, Trump's organization has slid them to April-June, then May-July, and now its June-September. At this rate, they'll be holding them during the holidays. What gives?
Is it a network thing NBC's doing, due to sliding ratings to shove them away from sweep months, or something else?

** a similar thing has happened with Miss America too - long held in September, it's now crept into January.

[commentator]

My only comment: Three--count 'em--THREE black judges on the panel and NOT ONE black contestant even makes it to the final 15. I stopped watching after that. Asshats.

I don't understand this comment. Are you saying thay black judges should only vote for black contestants? On that vein, were there any Asian/Hispanic/Natire American judges/contestants and what does that mean?

[bergh]

I read yesterday that the winner is one of only two contestants to say that they believe in evolution. Here's an article with a video: Washington post blog entry

I was happy they chose a winner who wasn't afraid to call herself a geek.

[Marq DeCarabas]

I was happy they chose a winner who wasn't afraid to call herself a geek.

apparently there was a backlash on that

[blaase]

The United States doesn't stand a chance. I took a look at last year's contestants and it's like night and day. Is there any surprise that the United States has not won a Miss Universe since 1997? I hated almost everyone in the final 15 except Miss Hawaii who I thought was gorgeous, all the rest were beautiful but not in real competition with the Miss Argentinas and Bollywood bound Miss Indias that they will be in competition with.

I actually think the new Miss USA has a great chance to win. I think she is the prettiest in a long time. She looked soo stunning next to last year's homely winner.
She and Miss Hawaii are the only ones that would have had a chance to make the top ten at Miss Universe , so glad at least one of them won.

How was miss Hawaii not in the top 4?? She is so stunning.

Edited by blaase, Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:10 AM.

[corvus13]

Miss Alabama shot herself in the foot with her calling for making flag- and Bible-burning illegal. I'm sure Trump wanted to step back from the controversy the ex-Miss USA made about gay marriage a few years back.

The new Miss USA is from New Jersey and the girl who takes her place as Miss California now is from Montana. Is it that hard to find beautiful women in California?

[blaase]

No thread for this year? I thought Maryland was stunning and was robbed, Rhode Island is a pretty girl but short and won't make the top ten at miss universe, BOO.
Nevada was gorgeous as well but she seemed like she was drunk the whole show and just overall a trainwreck, I kind of wish she had won.

[shopgirl406]

As a short brunette I am happy that Miss Rhode Island won - just wish she was a bit taller! Also, I loved her lipstick - wish I knew what it is. Overall, a good show - nothing too outstanding, nothing too over-the-top, no full-on trips, just good. I was suprised when Miss Nevada didn't come in higher - she was stunning. I'm from Idaho - we just so rarely crack the top 16....:)

[PoeticJustice32]

The United States doesn't stand a chance. I took a look at last year's contestants and it's like night and day. Is there any surprise that the United States has not won a Miss Universe since 1997?

I only watch these pageant shows if I have nothing else to do and I realize its on. I did watch Miss Universe and thought it was much better. I prefer the obvious variety the Miss Universe pageant provides. There wasn't anyone from last night that really impressed me. A few stood out (like the girl with the bangs) but I just thought her head looked humongous.

Find a photo of Shandi Finnessey (USA 2004, first runner up in Universe 2004), and the other contestants from then, and you'll see they were fit, toned, or trim, but nothing resembling what you're seeing lately... and we're talking only several years ago.
A bad trend... Outside of having some fake baseballs up top, body shape is out of vogue for some reason.

It was really sad to look at those girls. There was one girl I can't remember from what state that did look like she had a bit more meat on her but I doubt she made it far. I turned the channel after the swimsuit part and never turned back. I would love nothing more for the trend to move further toward the healthy more fit scale. A lot of those girls looked sickly thin.

[dirtybubble]

I thought out of the top 5 girls that Miss R.I. was wearing the prettiest dress, that purple color on her was stunning, and when she was standing next to everyone else in white (blah) or Miss OH in yellow it made Miss R.I. stand out even more. Plus when she got the twitter question about transgender females in paegants and answered it with a very PC answer I knew she was gonna win.

Yay to her, she's pretty enuff but I agree with previous posters that the Miss Universe paegant is much more entertaining. There are some stunningly, beautiful women in that paegant; alot of exotic beauty you just don't find here in the U.S.

[Enero]

The United States doesn't stand a chance. I took a look at last year's contestants and it's like night and day. Is there any surprise that the United States has not won a Miss Universe since 1997? I hated almost everyone in the final 15 except Miss Hawaii who I thought was gorgeous, all the rest were beautiful but not in real competition with the Miss Argentinas and Bollywood bound Miss Indias that they will be in competition with.

For the most part I agree. IMO not one girl was stunning. To me they all looked extremely average which isn't going to cut it at the Miss Universe pageant with the exquisite beauties from Argentina, India etc. Perhaps R.I. will get lucky and reach the top 10. I wish her the best.

[Hildegard802]

This pageant in particular is pushing more and more toward that look.
Find a photo of Shandi Finnessey (USA 2004, first runner up in Universe 2004), and the other contestants from then, and you'll see they were fit, toned, or trim, but nothing resembling what you're seeing lately... and we're talking only several years ago.

I loved Mai's comments about how the judges are looking at the womens' "fitness" while they strutted in their string bikinis and heels. "Fitness" could be shown many other ways.

Yes, they (and Hooolihahahna and Kate Middleton) are painfully thin. I do not mean to disparage thin people in the same vein overweight people are disparaged, because some people find it as hard to gain weight as others do to lose, but to hold this anexoric look up as a standard of beauty and fitness is a very, very bad thing, particularly for young girls.

I accidentally caught the last 15 minutes of this and knew within five minutes that RI was going to win. I think NV was put through only because it was broadcast from LV. What a dud she was.

What I found striking was the lack of surprise/joy on any of the top 10 and top five's faces when announced. It was like they knew ahead of time they were advancing. Then today I hear about PA saying the results had been pre-determined. I wouldn't be surprised if that were true.

[Good Queen Jane]

Wow, the week after the competition is a whole lot more exciting than the show itself. Claims of fraud and lawsuits. Trump sure knows how to keep things in the news!