(Let me preface this by saying that I work at the Hot Springs, AR Convention Center -- and I'm obviously bitter about my age! HA!)
They line up for practice: Too many, too cute Too damn perfect (Twenty-something ... and younger) Looking like a Robert Palmer Video vomited all over The convention center. They hug each other, “Why we are simply the Best of friends … “ (Liars) Raise their eyebrows Smile big for the camera (Vasoline on the teeth keeps the smile going even after the teeth have gone dry.) Enough high heels In the dressing room To satisfy even Imelda Marcus’ fetishes. Dresses, each costing enough To provide back pay for Several regiments of Iraqi soldiers. Mothers on the sidelines Shooting eye daggers At the competition. “I tap dance to Dixie” “I play the violin” “I am a singer who only wants world peace.” " ... to promote literacy." "... for breat cancer awareness." Yeah, yeah, yeah, And they are all in it Strictly for the “Scholarship money.” Right. It’s Miss Arkansas Pageant time Again. My FAVORITE Time of year.
Want to review or comment on this poem?
Need a FREE Reader Membership?
Reviews of "The Pageant -- Or Is The Swimsuit Competition Really Necessary?"
Leysa, I understand where you're coming from but we men adore these pageants because there is nothing on earth more beautiful than a beautiful woman and I will add regardless of her age.....smile
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 19, 2003
I feel that if you've got it flaunt it but most of those girls are lipo had and sillY CONE injected. That is why I don't like to watch it anymore. It's phony. Look at the winners from the first one to present. Look at the NATURAL beauty from the past...it is what we lack now on TV and in society.
Paul -- I totally understand your perspective and I am all for scholarships. What the folks in the audience don't see are the snippy attitudes that we see behind the scenes. Some of the girls are great, but the majority tend to be hateful, rude and extremely arrogant. Their beauty only running skin deep! But, hey, my husband likes to watch 'em too! They are truly gorgeous to look at!
Leysa, good write but from a man's point of view, whether the smiles are phony or not competition is healthy. I feel that if you got it flaunt. If the competition is all about scholarship money well that is a good reason. Who am I to deprive one of an education? I also don't see anything wrong with the swimsuit competition not when Victoria Secrets gets equal time on the air and the models revel alot more than the contest contestants do. Oh well! that's my opinion.
Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 18, 2003
Enjoyed reading this--humorous as well as 'exposes' the real motive behind all pageants!!
God, Ley, how do you stand it? Nodding, smiling, helping, seething, hiding the emotions that assuredly have come screeching into your mind when dealing with so many different people, in a way, you know, you are a Beauty Queen! Polished, courteous, professional, red-headed and fiery! You are the real Miss Arkansas, teacher, friend, helper and Poet!! ;) Oh, and almost Grandma-to-be, wish Abbey would hurry up and get here!!! Hey, Abbey Arkansas, I like it! :D
LOLOLOLOLOL this is sooooooooo funny and so true *LOL at the line "looking like a robert palmer video vomited all over the convention center (o, my sides)*
ban the swimsuit competition...better yet, ban the competition LOL
thanks for my laughs for the day...
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. *still chuckling and getting strange looks from the patrons at the library okay, okay, i'll be quiet heehee*
Pecked to Death offers a refreshing perspective on managing the chaos of everyday life, encouraging you to take control and prioritize what truly matters.
Share
Print
Save
Follow
I feel that if you've got it flaunt it but most of those girls are lipo had and sillY CONE injected. That is why I don't like to watch it anymore. It's phony. Look at the winners from the first one to present. Look at the NATURAL beauty from the past...it is what we lack now on TV and in society.
Thank you,
Teresa
Love
Tinka
LOLOLOLOLOL this is sooooooooo funny and so true *LOL at the line "looking like a robert palmer video vomited all over the convention center (o, my sides)*
ban the swimsuit competition...better yet, ban the competition LOL
thanks for my laughs for the day...
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. *still chuckling and getting strange looks from the patrons at the library okay, okay, i'll be quiet heehee*