Alternative Miss World

One to add to our ongoing theme of weird beauty contests: the Alternative Miss World contest. It started in 1972 and has been held every few years in London since then. A documentary was made of the 1978 contest (video clip below). More info: BBC News

Andrew Logan (left), founder of the contest, with Sasha Frolova (right), winner of the 2014 Alternative Miss World. Source: Facebook

The Miami News - May 31, 1985

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Oct 24, 2018
Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests

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Looks like Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street.

Posted by Virtual on 10/24/18 at 09:17 AM

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