The Miss USA pagent was on last night. Did you watch it? I didn't know it was on. But thanks to gossip bloggers and conspiracy theorists, it looks like I missed something interesting. Miss Oklahoma Morgan Elizabeth Woolard was asked if she supported Arizona's new immigration law. The judge who asked the question was Cesar Nunez from "The Office." Miss Oklahoma said she supported it and that seems to be basis of some speculation that she lost the crown.
Relevant or not, these hot button issues need to be all or nothing in these contests. Ask everyone loaded questions or leave them off the table. Carrie Prejean got hit with the gay marriage question last year. No matter what anyone says, a group of people will be highly offended. So I say lets make it a little less political and a lot more fun.
Since the idea is to give contestants loaded questions. Why don't we start them off with an easy one... "Coke or Pepsi?" Polarizing. So much so in fact that some news agency will probably bring in an "expert" to dig deeper into the issue. But what about those people who don't drink sodas!? Oh the horror for that contestant who answers with "I don't drink sodas at all." Now she's offended both Coke and Pepsi drinkers and both sides will assume she's lying. Everyone has had a Coke or Pepsi, right? She's not winning the crown. No sir.
"Deep dish or thin crust pizza?" You can you imagine the crowd going silent waiting for her answer? Her response could cause Chicago or New York City to riot. I would love a contestant to say "I'll take a slice of each, please." Is that not a world peace answer or what?
Dim the lights for this question....."BBQ... Which region has the best?" Thats a dangerous one because North Carolina houses two kinds and the fight has been taken all the way to legislation being amended. I think the BBQ folks would be less forgiving about not getting an exact answer. Your safest bet here? "I'm a vegetarian."
Or we can give them some loaded questions that sound like these...
"Heads or Tails?" GENIUS! You are either right or wrong. No long winded answers. Just flip the coin.
"Have you had anything to drink tonight?" And give her a sobriety test right there on the spot. Bingo.
"Guess which number I have behind my back?" It's so stupid that it could possibly be hilarious if done on national tv.
These are just a few examples of loaded questions that wouldn't end with lawsuits, tears, possible public appologies. Digging your hand inside a bowl and pulling out a loaded question is fair in choice, but it pretty much takes someone out of the running. Let's put everyone on an even playing field next time.
and on a side note, The picture was from foxnews.com. Right click and save the picture. You'll notice that it's file name is "MissUsa2k10_doomsday_604x341." Is Fox News referring to the fact that Miss USA Rima Fakih is muslim or that they think Miss Oklahoma was the clear front runner until she pulled out that loaded question? Conspiracy theory? I report(my opinion), You decide. *Cue the Jeopardy theme music*
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*Picture from Foxnews.com
3 comments:
It appears to me Fox made it very clear that they were referring to the Arizona question.
I agree with you there seems to be no real topic that does'nt offend somebody.
How about a question that asks what they are going to do if they win?
It's too bad - everyone has to have the same opinion or they're drummed out of the corps. This is a beauty contest. Don't try to make it overly meaningful....
Amazing story! Miss Oklahoma answered this question like a pro. It's a clear example of the Liberal world of show biz. I don't have a problem with Liberal ideals. However, it's the Bill of Right and the Constitution that make us the greatest nation... Thank you Miss Oklahoma!!
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