Miss America Can't Get A Date...

[RU OX Alum]

hey, I don't really want to be "that guy" but isn't there already a competing org called Miss USA and that (mUSA) is affliated with Miss Universe?


So why do we need two? who cares?

[ragtimerose]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

So why do we need two? who cares?

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.