![]() ![]() During these pageants, the contestants' bodies were usually hidden behind curtains to ensure that they were judged solely on their legs and ankles, and nothing more. "Miss Beautiful Legs" and "Miss Prettiest Ankles" competitions were also popular, especially in Britain and France. The whole affair was filmed, and the announcer excitedly predicted that in the future, "we might well have competitions for beautiful ears, or even noses!" ![]() ![]() The contestants' bodies were hidden in numbered stalls and their faces were covered with yashmaks. The British must have been deeply impressed with this American contest for they imitated it a couple of decades later. During these bizarre contests, most of the participants' physical features, except for the eyes, were hidden so as to not distract the judges. Still, it is interesting to note that, back in the day, many beauty pageants were slightly more bizarre and, dare we say, more fun?įor example, "Miss Lovely Eyes" contests were extremely popular in 1930s America. However, beauty contests have been around for centuries and are, by now, deeply-rooted traditions in most societies. There is something slightly off-putting about the idea of being judged solely on your physical assets and not on your talents or your personality. Let's be honest - many of us think that beauty pageants are a bit ridiculous.
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