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(Message started by: sandie99 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 1:27pm)

Title: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by sandie99 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 1:27pm

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... :P

At least, Miss America contestants have to have a talent skill prepared, our contestants just walk around on stage and reply to simple questions...

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Langa on Feb 4^th, 2005, 1:35pm

Who Cares is right...I never did get the whole Beauty Contest deal??? :P

Langa

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by nani on Feb 4^th, 2005, 1:37pm

I despise the whole beauty contest idea...more objectification of women. It's pathetic...

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by BobG on Feb 4^th, 2005, 1:54pm

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.

8)

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by cat14 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:19pm

Langa and Nani are 100% correct unless its a male contest! ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Langa on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:21pm

on 02/04/05 at 14:19:20, cat14 wrote:

Langa and Nani are 100% correct unless its a male contest! ;;D

And they have to wear thongs.... ::)

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by sandie99 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:22pm

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.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Hirvimaki on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:23pm

This thread is worthless without pics.

Mmmm... Mira Salo, Ms. Finland 2004.

http://www.make-upusa.com/MissFinland2004_6.jpg

I'd objectify her until I was sleepy. Then take a nap.

Hirvimaki-Isi

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by sandie99 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:29pm

By the way, there is a contest for the guys, too. Mr Finland. ;;D
When I was as a trainee journalist, I had to make a story about another competition, Mr Scandinavia... That did include guys wearing thongs... ;)

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Hirvimaki on Feb 4^th, 2005, 2:30pm

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.

Hirvimaki-Isi

(You must remember that I am married to a Finnish model...)

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by ghost62 on Feb 4^th, 2005, 7:20pm

MMMMMMMMM doughnuts [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Biker on Feb 4^th, 2005, 9:21pm

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.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Charlie on Feb 5^th, 2005, 5:00am

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...

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/PASS OUT SURPRISE.gif

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. :o

I haven't watched it in years.

Charlie

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by don on Feb 5^th, 2005, 8:05am

Quote:

Beauty contests- who cares?

This guy does.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bgull2/slim2.png

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Feb 5^th, 2005, 9:05am

on 02/05/05 at 08:05:20, don wrote:

This guy does.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bgull2/slim2.png

You forgot to give this winner a crown!

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by brain_cramps on Feb 5^th, 2005, 9:57am

Winner? [smiley=JAW_DROP.gif]

[smiley=hurl.gif]

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Lil-E on Feb 5^th, 2005, 10:48am

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.

Lil'E

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Jonny on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:25am

on 02/05/05 at 10:48:39, Lil-E wrote:

I think it is time we celebrate beauty and not pathologize its display. Otherwise, it just sounds like envy.

I'm down with that!!! (says the half Finn ;;D )

I'm gonna call my Mom and ask her what the first part says......LMAO ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Pegase on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:41am

Beauty contest, muscles contest, brain contest, physical endurance contest whatever.... For me, balance is everything and this is what make someone interesting... ;)

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by nani on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:47am

on 02/05/05 at 11:25:44, Jonny wrote:

I'm down with that!!! (says the half Finn ;;D )

Spoken from the first runner up... ;;D

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.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by AlienSpaceBabe on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:51am

on 02/05/05 at 08:05:20, don wrote:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/bgull2/slim2.png

okay..... diet mountain dew on my monitor.....
I had NO idea you looked that good in an evening gown!

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Jonny on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:55am

on 02/05/05 at 11:51:38, AlienSpaceBabe wrote:

okay..... diet mountain dew on my monitor.....
I had NO idea you looked that good in an evening gown!

How many times do I have to say it.....I look good in anything!!! ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Donna_D. on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:01pm

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.

Just MHO,

DD

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Langa on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:02pm

on 02/05/05 at 11:55:43, Jonny wrote:

How many times do I have to say it.....I look good in anything!!! ;;D

And yellow looks great with your skin tone...yellow makes me look FAT... :-/

Langa ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by nani on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:05pm

on 02/05/05 at 12:01:41, 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.

DD

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.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Biker on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:08pm

They all look the same in the dark. They just feel different, and smell different.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by nani on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:11pm

on 02/05/05 at 12:02:31, Langa wrote:

And yellow looks great with your skin tone...yellow makes me look FAT... :-/

Langa ;;D

Actually, that's Beyonce's skin tone...

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Pegase on Feb 5^th, 2005, 12:26pm

on 02/05/05 at 12:08:13, Biker wrote:

They all look the same in the dark. They just feel different, and smell different.

and they are tasty ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by AlienSpaceBabe on Feb 5^th, 2005, 1:44pm

on 02/05/05 at 11:55:43, Jonny wrote:

How many times do I have to say it.....I look good in anything!!! ;;D

well....damnnnnn... you were't kidding.....

care to show us how you look in nothing? :o

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Donna_D. on Feb 5^th, 2005, 1:52pm

on 02/05/05 at 13:44:54, AlienSpaceBabe wrote:

well....damnnnnn... you were't kidding.....

care to show us how you look in nothing? :o

NOW you're talkin!!

Well, you gonna oblige us Jonny?

;)
DD

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Jonny on Feb 5^th, 2005, 2:12pm

on 02/05/05 at 13:52:09, Donna_D. wrote:

Well, you gonna oblige us Jonny?

Sure ;;D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc03b3127cce9fbec389efdd00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Sorry bout the socks.....the temp was below zero in this pic and so was the mule.....LMAO ;;D

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by AlienSpaceBabe on Feb 5^th, 2005, 2:29pm

on 02/05/05 at 14:12:32, Jonny wrote:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc03b3127cce9fbec389efdd00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

http://dktan.free.fr/GIF/Smiley/071.gif

http://www.smiliegenerator.de/s26/smilies-38690.png

http://dktan.free.fr/GIF/Smiley/1046776195.gif

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http://dktan.free.fr/GIF/Smiley/1036947074.gif

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by LeLimey on Feb 5^th, 2005, 2:46pm

Well thats that then...
no more ladies pic of the day threads huh?
Beat that Redd! (er... NOT literally!! ;) )

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Redd715 on Feb 5^th, 2005, 3:28pm

on 02/05/05 at 14:46:09, LeLimey wrote:

Well thats that then...
no more ladies pic of the day threads huh?
Beat that Redd! (er... NOT literally!! ;) )

Beat? BEAT? Ummmmm..yeah right. :-/ Still the Ladies Pics will not die...I promise.....I shall continue to keep the Ladies (and PittsJoe) supplied with quantities of eye candy as I get them.

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Langa on Feb 5^th, 2005, 4:42pm

on 02/05/05 at 14:12:32, Jonny wrote:

Sure ;;D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc03b3127cce9fbec389efdd00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Sorry bout the socks.....the temp was below zero in this pic and so was the mule.....LMAO ;;D

hmmmm? not bad for an old guy... ;;D

Langa

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Donna_D. on Feb 6^th, 2005, 12:19am

on 02/05/05 at 14:12:32, Jonny wrote:

Sure ;;D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc03b3127cce9fbec389efdd00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Sorry bout the socks.....the temp was below zero in this pic and so was the mule.....LMAO ;;D

Thanks J...you know that has always been my favorite pic!

;;D

DD

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by sandie99 on Feb 6^th, 2005, 6:14am

If someone wants to participate on a beauty pagent, that's their choice. I don't envy them. I just don't see the point.

By the way, according to 10 o'clock news, the winner was no1, Hanna Ek.
http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/missi.asp

Sandie

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Pegase on Feb 6^th, 2005, 9:08am

on 02/06/05 at 06:14:45, sandie99 wrote:

By the way, according to 10 o'clock news, the winner was no1, Hanna Ek.
http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/missi.asp

She was my personal choice and the only one really attractive... the others... maybe for a one night stand :o

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by Hirvimaki on Feb 6^th, 2005, 10:03am

I have to say I agree with my wife (I know, big surprise). Whether it is beauty or academia, by making someone's worth dependent on his or her performance, you have solidly objectified that person.

You can decry the little girl pageants and the push that parents put on small kids, but take a look at the world of academics and you'll see the same cruelty and objectification. There will always be such extremes, in everything where there is competition - in other words, in life. But to judge (to take a random example) Erika Ebbel, Miss Massachusetts, on the perversion of little girl pageants is unfair. Ms. Ebbel is a beauty pageant winner, yes, but she is also an honour student at MIT. According to her, "To win a pageant, you must have numerous interests, poise, intelligence, good speaking skills, confidence and the ability to persevere. To succeed at MIT, an individual must exhibit similar traits."

So what's the difference if you push your child to be "beautiful" or "smart"? I know, you'll say pushing them to be smart is ok, because it helps them to succeed in life. I say you have a double standard because you personally value one over the other. Your worth is no more dependent on if you can spell "maneuver" than if you look like a hottie in a bathing suit, yet those things are valued in society. Keep in mind that there is a particular culture that pageants (and academia) reflect.

But this whole thread reminds me of my favorite E. E. Cummings poem:

mr youse needn't be so spry
concernin questions arty

each has his tastes but as for i
i likes a certain party

gimme the he-man's solid bliss
for youse ideas i'll match youse

a pretty girl who naked is
is worth a million statues

Amen!

Hirvimaki-Isi

PS: She is BOTH smart AND beautiful!

http://www.textamerica.com/user.images.x/2/IMG_423802/_0824/T40408241226070.jpg

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by don on Feb 6^th, 2005, 10:08am

Yup. That will make a nice poster for "L" Street.

Off to photoshop!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc03b3127cce9fbec389efdd00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Title: Re: Beauty contests- who cares?
Post by medic1852 on Feb 6^th, 2005, 10:14am

Personal opinion...I think my wife is a hottie...she doesnt like pagents either.

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