Miss America 2016

[IHeartUGA]

GEORGIA!!!!

[clemsongirl]

She was so amazing and absolutely deserved it!

[irishpipes]

So Georgia gets extra time by saying she didn't hear the question, gets the easiest/dumbest question, and wins?

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

So Georgia gets extra time by saying she didn't hear the question, gets the easiest/dumbest question, and wins?

I think this question does not count in the final scoring and is strictly for entertainment. Someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think all their interviewing is done in the two days prior.

[gaangel5]

Yippee!!! My hometown girl won!

[bluepink]

I agree with you Irishpipes...don't get it!

[1964Alum]

I think they are looking for poise and confidence in answering the questions rather than the answer itself.

Pretty controversial questions this year!

[honeychile]

RATS!! I missed the last fifteen minutes, and am at loss.

I did like Miss Georgia, though.

[gaangel5]

That makes Adeline Kenerly, a UGA Zeta Tau Alpha, as the new Miss Georgia!

[misscherrypie]

Her talent is probably the reason why she won. It was truly outstanding. She's also very, very beautiful. On Stage Question isn't worth as much as talent was. The Composite score from Prelims comes into play as well, and she absolutely killed it in Talent and Gown there.

My heart was breaking when she answered that question, because her answer and its presentation was sorely not good to say the least. I wanted either Betty, Mary Katherine or Kelly to win...I'm happy to get my wish.

[BlueOwl]

I'm on the west coast and I must admit that I cheated and looked online at who won the crown! I think Miss Georgia is absolutely beautiful. My favorite evening gown was Miss Texas. I switched over to another show during the talent portion--too painful to watch. Was surprised to see Miss Georgia stumble twice , or get her heal caught, in her evening wear! You would think she'd have that skill down! What is the purpose of the swimsuit segment? It's just a display of T & A in my opinion. They could get rid of that segment altogether. Loved the public apology to Vanessa Williams! She is a class act. BTW I am writing this at 10:33 PM PST-- not middle of the night.

[Blue Skies]

I think that Miss Georgia is a good pick. I was rooting for Miss Colorado up until Miss Georgia sang, then I realized that she was probably the best choice. Greek women had excellent representation last evening.

I think that overall the dresses looked a little too "pageant" to me. I would prefer to see somewhat more youthful styles. It was fun to see the shots of the judges as they were evaluating the girls. They were trying hard to maintain fixed expressions, but not always succeeding. Zendaya looked so serious!

[ChioLu]

For those keeping count, out of the Top 15 are Greek: (listed in alphabetical state order)
Miss Alabama, Meg McGuffin - Phi Mu (Auburn)
Miss Arkansas, Loren McDaniel - Kappa Delta (Arkansas)
Miss Florida, Mary Katherine Fechtel - Kappa Delta (Florida)
Miss Louisiana, April Nelson - Alpha Phi (Okla. City Univ.)
Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts - Kappa Delta (Univ. of So. Miss.)
Miss Nebraska, Alyssa Howell - Pi Beta Phi (Creighton)
Miss Oklahoma, Georgia Frazier - Alpha Chi Omega (Univ. of Oklahoma)
Miss Tennessee, Hannah Robison - Alpha Omicron Pi (U. Tenn. - Martin)
Miss Texas, Shannon Sanderford - Chi Omega (Univ. of Oklahoma)
Miss Wyoming, Chelsea Malone - Alpha Phi Omega (service fraternity)

10 out of the top 15 -- 67%!

Top 10:
Miss Alabama, Meg McGuffin - Phi Mu (Auburn)
Miss Florida, Mary Katherine Fechtel - Kappa Delta (Florida)
Miss Louisiana, April Nelson - Alpha Phi (Okla. City Univ.)
Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts - Kappa Delta (Univ. of So. Miss.)
Miss Oklahoma, Georgia Frazier - Alpha Chi Omega (Univ. of Oklahoma)
Miss Tennessee, Hannah Robison - Alpha Omicron Pi (U. Tenn. - Martin)
Miss Texas, Shannon Sanderford - Chi Omega (Univ. of Oklahoma)

7 out of 10 - 70%!

Top 5:
Miss Alabama, Meg McGuffin - Phi Mu (Auburn)
Miss Louisiana, April Nelson - Alpha Phi (Okla. City Univ.)
Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts - Kappa Delta (Univ. of So. Miss.)

3 out of 5 - 60%!

[Griffins&Quills]

Okay, I recorded this and just watched it today, so, a little late, but...

- I thought Tennessee and Oklahoma looked the best for swimsuit (and I know I ALWAYS wear 6 inch heels with my swimsuits LOL)
- Several of the dresses looked all the same. I don't like when you can see the seam lines in satin dresses. It drives me crazy. There were a few pretty ones but I don't remember which ones. I REALLY hate the 2 piece thing, it just doesn't work for these kind of dresses.
- Talents were questionable. Georgia was definitely the best talent. Some of the singers were very pitchy and the violin girl sounded really squeaky. I liked the story behind being an RN but I didn't really think that was a 'talent' per se.
- Tennessee and Louisiana's answers were my favorite, but Alabama and Georgia's OUCH. Alabama was waaaaayyyyy too outspoken.
- Georgia's facial expressions every time they called her name were a little over the top though

[NutBrnHair]

Miss America is a Mercer Bear!