Yes, pageants are demeaning, etc., etc., etc., blah, blah, blah.
But, I like the gowns. And with Miss Universe, I love the national costumes.
I just want to wear sparkles all the time, OK??????
Last year’s national costume segment of the Miss Universe pageant featured sequined monsters bent on destroying the world. This year, they were firmly in evil queen territory with outstretched arms, menacing glares, and sweeping costumes, establishing their dominance over chino pants the world.
Israel
Argentina
Curacao
Bahamas
Tanzania

Lost Queen of Mummenschanz
Peru
Sri Lanka
Panama
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic












