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Beauty contests- who cares?
« on: Feb 4th, 2005, 1:27pm » |
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During the last few weeks tabloid headlines have been talking about one thing: Miss Finland competition.
We know all we don't need to know about the 10 contestants, seen them in their underwear and smiling without make up. 
This year the conpetition is a two-day event: as I type they are broadcasting live the semifinal and tomorrow is the final...
Every year there's a scandal related to the competition. If the contestants are not too thin, they are too fat. And every now and then one contestant has done something horrible; this year is no exception. One contestant has been thrown out of the show for
1) posing nude - rules forbid it
2) stealing
3) being married - again, rules forbid
Luckily for me the TV comes with remote control so I don't have to watch the show. When the new tabloids come on sale on Monday morning, the top 3 will be on cover. And speculation starts: did we choose the right woman...? You see, the jury usually never picks the "right" winner... 
At least, Miss America contestants have to have a talent skill prepared, our contestants just walk around on stage and reply to simple questions...
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 1:35pm » |
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Who Cares is right...I never did get the whole Beauty Contest deal???
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 1:37pm » |
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I despise the whole beauty contest idea...more objectification of women. It's pathetic...
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 1:54pm » |
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This string is going to be interesting.
It won't be long before someone posts "Langa and nani, you are 100% correct.
Now let's go back to the chick that got thrown out of the contest. Got pics?"
But I ain't going to post it.
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« Reply #4 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:19pm » |
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Langa and Nani are 100% correct unless its a male contest! 
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:21pm » |
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on Feb 4th, 2005, 2:19pm, cat14 wrote:| Langa and Nani are 100% correct unless its a male contest! |
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And they have to wear thongs....
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #6 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:22pm » |
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Guys, if you really need to see the contestants, here's a link:
http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/missi.asp
The contestant who was thrown out was no 5.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:23pm » |
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This thread is worthless without pics.
Mmmm... Mira Salo, Ms. Finland 2004.
I'd objectify her until I was sleepy. Then take a nap.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:29pm » |
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By the way, there is a contest for the guys, too. Mr Finland.
When I was as a trainee journalist, I had to make a story about another competition, Mr Scandinavia... That did include guys wearing thongs... 
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 2:30pm » |
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The picture of Saija Ketola just does not do her justice.
Here's a good one:
http://www.missi.net/ARI_5536.jpg
I welcome our scantily clad, naughty Finnish overlords.
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(You must remember that I am married to a Finnish model...)
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 9:21pm » |
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I would not be opposed to seeing that string before it got thorwn off. Hell, I wouldnt mind seeing what it got thrown off of. Titts and Ass. Good things to view between headaches. Too old to catch em, but would not be opposed to them catching me.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 5:00am » |
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Quote:| At least, Miss America contestants have to have a talent skill prepared, our contestants just walk around on stage and reply to simple questions... |
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Surely you jest... Other than have most of their parts in the right place, the contestants here need only qualify by breathing and saying that she wants "world peace."
For me; it was all over when Bert Parks died. 
I haven't watched it in years.
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« Reply #13 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 8:05am » |
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This guy does.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #14 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 9:05am » |
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 8:05am, don wrote:
This guy does.
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You forgot to give this winner a crown!
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #15 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 9:57am » |
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #16 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 10:48am » |
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Minun mielesta Miss Suomi kisat on kauneuskisat siina missa muuallakin maailmassa ja osanottajilta vaaditaan muutakin kuin vain nayttaa natilta uimapuvussa ja kyky kavella vastaten kysymyksiin. Mita vikaa kauneuskilpailuissa muutenkaan on? Osanottajat, kuin katsojatkin nauttivat ja siita on iloa silmalle.
For the non-Finns:
Speaking as a Finn and a girl who has been in beauty competitions, I must say there is more to them than just walking around looking cute in a bathing suit and answering simple questions. And what the heck is wrong with beauty pegeants anyway?
They are often critisised as "sexist" and "heterosexist." But why is a celebration of female physical beauty sexist - in other words "anti-woman" - when all the women involved are eager to participate?
People have said they find the "objectification of women" pathetic. But being judged on the basis of your beauty is no more "objectification" than taking a college exam and being judged on your intellect. No one decires this.
I think it is time we celebrate beauty and not pathologize its display. Otherwise, it just sounds like envy.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #17 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 11:25am » |
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I'm down with that!!! (says the half Finn )
I'm gonna call my Mom and ask her what the first part says......LMAO
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« Reply #18 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 11:41am » |
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Beauty contest, muscles contest, brain contest, physical endurance contest whatever.... For me, balance is everything and this is what make someone interesting...
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« Reply #19 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 11:47am » |
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 11:25am, Jonny wrote:
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Spoken from the first runner up...
Lil E...it's not envy. It's about women continuing to allow their objectification. Why not intellect contests...
As long as there are women who allow themselves to be objectified...there will be men like Biker. What is especially pathetic to me is the culture of 5-12 year old girls who are pushed into this whole scene. Have you seen pics of 7 year olds made up to look like young women? Jon Benet Ramsey ring a bell? IMHO...strippers, porn stars, beauty pagent contestants...little difference. Women who put themselves on display for money. Whether it's a dollar in a G-string...or a college scholarship...
Women are often their own worst enemy. 
Edited to add: I see nothing wrong with celebrating beauty or showing it off. The difference between a college exam and a pagent...you don't have to walk around in a swimsuit to get a scholarship based on your intellect.
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 8:05am, don wrote:
okay..... diet mountain dew on my monitor.....
I had NO idea you looked that good in an evening gown!
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 11:51am, AlienSpaceBabe wrote:okay..... diet mountain dew on my monitor.....
I had NO idea you looked that good in an evening gown!
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How many times do I have to say it.....I look good in anything!!!
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« Reply #22 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 12:01pm » |
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Until we ladies stop oogling the beefcake o'the day pics, I don't think we can argue "objectification" without looking like a bunch of hypocrites.
Envy?
Hell YEAH its envy!
If I looked THAT GOOD in a swimsuit, and could get paid for it....I would be there!
Any woman who says differently...well, she is lying to herself.
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
« Reply #23 on: Feb 5th, 2005, 12:02pm » |
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 11:55am, Jonny wrote:
How many times do I have to say it.....I look good in anything!!!
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And yellow looks great with your skin tone...yellow makes me look FAT... 
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Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
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on Feb 5th, 2005, 12:01pm, Donna_D. wrote:Until we ladies stop oogling the beefcake o'the day pics, I don't think we can argue "objectification" without looking like a bunch of hypocrites.
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I agree...so I didn't say a word about yesterday's pic o the day! LOL...
It's tough...but objectification is objectification...
Just so everyone knows...my opinions are about society, not my own personal, uh, preferences.
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