Reflections on Beauty Pageants and Their Changing Times
Beauty pageants have long been a topic of fascination and controversy. While some adults enjoy the spectacle, others find it distasteful, particularly when it comes to the sexualization of pre-pubescent and teenage children. This article explores the current state of beauty pageants, their evolution, and the need for change in response to modern sensibilities.
Perceptions and Evolutions
For many adults, beauty pageants are just another form of entertainment or pastime, much like watching baking competitions. In contrast, children and teenagers often view pageants as not only vile but also as a form of sexualization. This is especially true when pageants feature young girls who are presented as prepubescent, which can be off-putting to many, including myself. The same can be said for the fad of hairless and extremely youthful-looking porn actors.
The Need for Change in Beauty Pageants
The time has come to reassess the traditional format of beauty pageants and update them to reflect more inclusive and contemporary values. One suggestion is to ban the Miss America contest and replace it with a novel alternative called the ‘Miss-Guided Contest’. This contest would include unique categories that would challenge both participants and viewers alike. Here are the proposed segments:
Segments of the 'Miss-Guided Contest'
Show off extensive tattoos: This would emphasize personal identity and individuality.
Nose rings: Participants with larger nose rings would receive more points, encouraging uniqueness and self-expression.
Police arrest records: Contestants would discuss their criminal histories, promoting authenticity and openness.
Lowest High School GPA: Extra points for those with the lowest GPA, highlighting the importance of intellectual diversity and not just physical attributes.
Modernizing Question Formats
The questions at the end of the competition should also be updated to reflect modern concerns. Instead of focusing on global warming or ending wars, contestants should be asked questions that are more relatable and engaging for the contemporary audience, such as:
How will you use your ‘super power’ as Miss-Guided to get reproductive drugs approved in all 50 states?
How will you use your ‘super power’ to advise young girls on how to break into law enforcement?
These questions would not only bring a fresh perspective but also make the pageants more relevant to contemporary issues and demographic challenges.
The Role of Homosexual Men in Beauty Pageants
A lesser-known aspect of beauty pageants is the significant influence they have on homosexual men. These men are often the most ardent fans of beauty pageants not because they seek sexual pleasure, but because of the lavishness, spectacle, and reification of women involved. This is also why many fashion designers, such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Calvin Klein, are predominantly gay men. This has led to beauty pageants transforming from a celebration of beauty to a splendid display of vanity, greed, pride, and lust.
Empathy and Inclusivity
I support the participation of male-to-female transsexuals in beauty pageants as it serves to illustrate the disingenuous nature of such contests. These contestants do not gain an unfair advantage from their exposure to male hormones in childhood; rather, their participation highlights the absurdity of the very notion of a 'beauty pageant queen'.
Ultimately, the sooner traditional beauty pageants collapse on their own, the better it will be for everyone. This change will not only promote inclusivity but also bring a much-needed shift in societal perceptions of gender roles and beauty standards.