Recently I attended (and cheered for) a few friends at the Mrs. AZ America pageant (yes, there are pageants for us married girls....thank Goodness we don't have to wear a bikini though!). In my world, attending a pageant is a normal occurrence.....but I realized that many women (maybe even YOU)....don't give a damn about pageants. Or the idea of actually purchasing a ticket to watch a pageant LIVE and in-person might be a bit of a foreign concept. And I think it's safe to say the general public's perception of pageants isn't all that great.
You see, models don't get paid to think. (I've heard of friends being criticized when they offered their thoughts on set- with the firm telling them something along the lines of, "you're not paid to 'think'. You're paid to look good"). But pageant girls ARE EXPECTED to think on their feet, be articulate, balance their families, and be involved in charitable activities WHILE looking good......and most don't get paid a thing. And who doesn't want to meet fellow like-minded, philanthropic, intelligent, family balancing, non-jealous, super nice, mamas as friends? And since they come from a wide area, you meet cool women you would never have encountered otherwise. (*Just like at a job, there may be 1 Bitch in the bunch.....but usually the fabulous ones outweigh the mean girls).
What are your perceptions of pageants? Would you ever be willing to step out of your box to do something like compete in a pageant? (I love them because my husband sure-as-heck won't take me out someplace where an evening gown is required. "Sorry sweetie, but I really, really HAVE to buy this gorgeous gown and get all dressed up!" - Nee-ner, Nee-ner!)
Leave your thoughts below. I'd love to hear from you!
