In this time and age, is beauty pageant still relevant?
155083
Of course it is. They sure are not harmful, and contrary to what many think, Woman in general do not see them as a bad thing. \nI know this time and age are diferent, but maybe sometimes we can just relax and enjoy the contest.
134926
it's just ok, better than average, they advertise the perfect models but inside they are not all really good looking.  i think there is a free trial for teen-beauty.
319186
Nope.\nTo see people, period, coming together is a great thing. It's changed so much over the past few decades...and will continue too. It's a beautiful thing!
672051
Yes. I have watched the show since I was a little girl. I'm 45 now. And I have seen alot of changes on the show. She will be missed. She was good at her job. She was a great interviewer and knew how to do her job. When she had her kids. She invited the world into her life. When she lost her husband, we all morned with her. She was and still is a classy lady
316720
First off -- does she want to pursue a career in pageants or be part-time or scholarships?  If she does I would recommend going to http://www.johnrobertpowers.net and sign your precious girl up with an agency either in Illinois or Pennsylvania if you wish to have an agency represent her in Ohio and get more stuff going for her... or try this page: http://www.pageantcenter.com/majorpageants.html#State_Pageants and see if that helps at all.  But if she doesn't want to take it any more -- just let her stop. Otherwise, I hope you will find her a pageant soon! Good Luck!
168239
It would help to know what kind of information you are looking for.  There was an HBO special called "Living Dolls" that followed a couple of children through some of these pageants and the extent their parents would go to to see them win.
1030999
Yes.  People who don't think so are comparing the absolute cream of the crop from the past with everything that's out today.  It is an unfair comparison.  We won't be certain what the cream of our crop is until it rises to the top, and survives the test of time.  When it does, however, I'm willing to bet, at least as far as movies are concerned, that most people will agree, the early 21st century is a golden era.
603122
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.\n\nI think a review of history might show that the beautiful people have done a lot of ugly disgusting things.
674932
There really isn't any good reason to use cosmetics. Think of all the money made from that product, and the money poured into research and advertising. It's a huge money-maker! And we get convinced by the media that makeup is essential, will change our lives in some magical way, make us look like models...\nI have often heard many men say that they hate too much makeup, and don't see the use of it essential at all. Although I also notice that a little makeup can attract a mans glance. Just a  little in moderation, it provides a polished look. Also serves as a self-confidence booster.
1117260
Yeah, some ladies at my work.  But it's a pretty big commitment from what I understood.  I don't think they sell or buy the products anymore.  However, I did hear one of the ladies talk about her commission checks for a couple of months - she made a bit of money while everyone was really excited about it.  Like I said, I think that the glamour wore off - it is a commitment.
844402
You want to marry a whole beauty pageant?  All of them?  I don't think so.\n\nYou might want to marry a contestant, or the Beauty Pageant Queen, but not the actual competition itself.\n\nIs this anyone in particular, or just an idea you have to get a pretty wife?\n\nJust be yourself and love will come when and with whom is right for you.
863023
Eh....the world of celebrities is such a fickle and fleeting thing with so little substance. One day, the ideal of beauty is one thing, and next year, it is something else. Thus I never follow the dictates of fashion or anyone else's' rules.\n\nIt is a shame to think that there are enough young girls around who'd sacrifice themselves on the "alter of ideal beauty" when it is so empty and superficial. If you must worship a worldly god, make sure he isn't so capricious and cruel, one who would abandon you at the turn of fortune.
1045710
An individual is 'marked' by class and how they carry themselves in a situation... Society in general makes conclusions based on appearance .  Hence if you are dressing and acting as most of the college aged girls I have seen lately. You would probably fit well into the catgory of easy.  Not to say you are but....thats the world as it is today!\nMake yourself stand out.  In a memorable way...Use your intelligence and charm not your body, looks or know how in certain unmentionable fields.
275161
We are, Honey!! Just look at me!!  Seriously, if you look at pictures of people from back in the 30's and compare them with people of today, I think they ARE getting prettier. Of course there are exceptions. There were SOME beautiful people then and there's some DAWGS now, but, to answer your question, I think they are (getting prettier)and it will most likely progress.
135101
why? is this another attempt by those who don't consider themselves attractive to punish those who are.  I'm really tired of this anti-beauty push.  People actually get upset at ads in magazines and people on television for looking attractive.  Guess what, you don't have to watch it.  Those people on magazines and television are real people too.  What is wrong with them being attractive and anyone being attractive for that matter?  I swear because "America" as a whole is becoming more fat and obese they would like to condemn the rest of the people who have still retained some measure of athleticism and beauty because we make them feel bad.  Tough luck! Keep the beauty contests!
274188
Native arts and crafts, as well as music and dancing, have gone all over the world.  That's a marvelous thing for the economies of the developing nations, because they can be cottage industries and individual efforts (in the case of performing arts), and therefore not only promote and maintain native crafts, but bring economic boon and promote tourism.  Not every country is eager to go through an "industrial age," after all.  It is now possible to develop right past the dirty smokestack phase into modern, much cleaner technology, and maintain a sense of culture along the way.\n\nIt's a boom time for collectors, obviously, for a wider area from which to collect.  I'm a doll collector, and you should see some of the incredibly beautiful dolls coming out of the countries that used to be behind the iron curtain!  Superb!
980674
Yes, this is important and relevant. I'm going to say somewhere around 20ish as a family. I have no idea.