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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum
So why do we need two? who cares?
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It all stems from history. Miss America 1951 refused to pose for photos wearing a swimsuit. Catalina Swimwear, the pageant's sponsor, got a little bent out of shape about this, so they went on to create the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
I CARE. As a local and state MAO volunteer, I invest a lot of my time to contribute to a scholarship program that attracts the best and brightest young women in America. The Miss America Organization is the world's leading provider of scholarships for young women. EVERYONE gets a scholarship, no matter what, just for being there and participating. As for Miss USA/Universe, it's a "winner take all" situation. The runners-up leave with nothing.
So there's room for both Miss America and Miss USA. Deal.