What’s better than watching women compete in pageants? Watching men compete in pageants, of course.
Ten brave contestants strutted their stuff in the ULM Miss(ter) U.S.A. Pageant this past week. Campus Activities Board sponsored the event.
The Miss(ter) pageant began as a tradition at ULM years ago. It became so popular since it is always a follow-up after the Miss ULM pageant.
“It was absolutely hilarious,” said Anna Grace Greer, a freshman pre-nursing major. “The interviews were my favorite part, and especially when ‘Veronica Vega’ gave a strip tease to Kemper Block.”
Every year, the new Miss ULM hosts the Miss(ter) Pageant. It is tradition that this pageant takes place during Homecoming week. The pageant is always named after the competitive team we play at the annual homecoming game to get students excited.
Since ULM is playing University of Southern Alabama, the pageant was named Miss(ter) U.S.A.
The lovely “ladies” were required to present themselves in evening attire, answer a question and perform in front of the audience.
Each guy that competes takes a stage name to make the night interesting.
Audience members cheered in excitement to see what each competitor had to offer in the competition.
The new Homecoming court judged the participants. During judging, prizes were given out to brave members of the audience willing to answer trivia.
After a night filled with lap dances, erotic performances and hot dogs, the winner was finally announced.
Luke Reagan, “Honey Boo Boo Child,” was crowned Miss(ter) U.S.A. and won a $400 cash prize. First runner up was Jacob Broussard, “June Big Nasty,” who took home a $200 cash prize. Second runner up was Jacob Simon, “Veronica Vega,” who won a $100 cash prize.
“It was definitely worth attending the event. The pageant lived up to its expectations, and I cannot wait for next year,” said Ferlencia Staten, a sophomore pre-nursing major.
“To be honest, it really was not a lot of work.” said Miss(ter) U.S.A 2012-2013 Reagan. “It took a lot of convincing and social media peer pressure, but it was definitely worth being a part of.”
