The more they stay the same, right? For all the thumping youthfulness that radiated from the set of the Miss Universe 2009 competition - Heidi Montag's skitsy performance, Flo Rider's neo hip-hop set, bumping-and-gyrating contestants - the competition still bore striking resemblances to its yesteryear incarnations.
Held in the Bahamas (the Bahamian tourism company sure got their share of the shine, what with all the 'Come to the Bahamas!' promos that were openly pushed at every interval) the competition seemed tailored to bring in a more youthful, social-media oriented crowd: contestants were asked questions via Skpe, an official sponsor.
But at the heart, the competition stayed the same. After all, would it be the Miss Universe Competition if the judges didn't crown Miss Venezuela as the winner? How many times is a Venezuelan contestant going to win this damn thing? Honestly, I don't even feel compelled to Google her name...
It doesn't even matter if these girls are intelligent, individual, or beautiful anymore. Once they've got that Venezuelan passport and that Spanish prattle, they're in.
To the Miss Universe Paegant Company: Save yourself the expense next year. Just go straight to Caracas pick any unwed teenager you see on the street that fits the bill, and presto. You've got your 2010/2011 Miss Universe.
LMN Harris.
What is this a relay? Seeing her get crowned is like watching a baton being passed at the Olympics..