With yesterday's Inauguration, the presidential election is completely past us. Now it's time to look to the next big election, only three days ahead of us. That's when tens of millions will watch the next Miss America chosen on TLC.
There are 52 contestants vying for the title. But millions of future contestants (plus millions who imagine themselves competing) will be watching from home.
That's why we've brought in pageant consultant (and personal trainer) Justin Popovics to advise our nation of would-be beauty queens. Over the next three days he'll be giving his insider tips ... tips for a better pageant performance ... and a better you.
First, how to give the perfect pageant intro. (Instructions after the video.) Now let the Quest begin!
So the structure of your pageant intro is fairly simple. In Mad Lib format:
"From [one part of your state] to [another part of your state], I'm proud to represent the [any nickname or euphemism for your state]. From [your hometown], I'm [your name]."
So my pageant intro would be:
"From the crab-infested waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the gritty streets of Baltimore, I'm proud to represent the redneck state of Maryland. From Bethesda, I'm Mo Rocca!"
Now you give it a shot!!
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Quest for the Crown Part 1: Creating Your Pageant Intro
Posted Jan 21st 2009 10:00AM by Mo Rocca
Filed under: Miss America, Pageants
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Mo Rocca appears on a bunch of shows, including CBS News Sunday Morning (with the indescribably wonderful Charles Osgood), The Tonight Show on NBC, and NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He's a sometime judge on Iron Chef and was featured on Telemundo's Amore Descarado. Last year he starred on Broadway in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His expose "All the President's Pets" was published by Crown in 2004.
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1. Mo, if President Obama is following the Kennedy history, then he could be a one-term President undone by ambition in his own Party. The Democrats cannot lose if they remain united, but that seems highly unlikely if Obama is feeding the wolf of vengence. Let us not forget that Bill Clinton sat at Obama's side like a watchdog waiting to pounce. Hillary represents a huge division with the Feminist's Movement waiting for her to give the word like Malcom X could manipulate Muslim Masses. Don't tell me that there the Clinton team does not seek vengence for impeachment. Think of the fights that divided Democrats in the past to predict the future. How's that for putting lipstick on a pig headed idea and rematch? Petty grievances my butt. Is it petty to protect and defend the Constitution?
Cecil Jones at 12:19PM on Jan 21st 2009
2. Good point, Cecil. Miss Nebraska said much the same thing during her prelim interview.
Mo Rocca at 12:22PM on Jan 21st 2009
3. Is it a requirement to make the chicken neck when you introduce yourself? My vertebrae aren't what they used to be.
I look forward to trying my new introduction, however..."from the 6th most important city in the US, architecturally...". I think it'll go over big in the grocery store!
Gabrielle at 2:45PM on Jan 21st 2009
4. I bet Mo would look real nice in High Heels and a Dress. More than likely has a closet full of Ladies dresses and shoes. Put a crown on his head and OH My !! Queen for a Day.......
Mike Brady at 3:52PM on Jan 21st 2009
5. Thanks, Mike! I'm honored to be in your Spank Bank!
Mo Rocca at 4:35PM on Jan 21st 2009
6. Look,
It's totally none of my business; but I am delighted to see Mo Rocca in Mike's Spank Bank.
Mike has been writing some bad checks of late.
Ned Pepper, Ph.D. at 5:04PM on Jan 21st 2009
7. But what am I supposed to say about Florida?
"From the state of the obnoxious people of Hialeah,
from the Fidel-hating lunatics of Little Havana,
to the crime-infested streets of Carol and Liberty City...
to the daily possibilities of deadly destruction while driving on the freeway...
and our severely faulty school system...
From the scorching hot city of Miami,
my name is..."
Rebecca at 7:35PM on Jan 21st 2009
8. To the Floridian, You think dictator Castro is so great. Maybe you move to Cuba and represent Cuba, heh?
JillJG at 7:52PM on Jan 21st 2009
9. Rebecca, you could try this -
"home to the world's largest shuffleboard court, legendary bad drivers and snowbirds..."
or
"most nursing homes per square mile, corrupt garbage companies and pelicans..."
or
"MANATEES! The most wonderful creature in the world next to dogs..."
What do you think? And don't mind the mean people. :)
Gabrielle at 8:17PM on Jan 21st 2009
10. MmmWwwhaahhhaaahhaaa!!
JillJG at 8:25PM on Jan 21st 2009
11. Exactly! :)
Gabrielle at 8:27PM on Jan 21st 2009
12. he just might help me with my poor eye contact tendency.
it's just not fair. Whales can rid themselves of pesky remoras by breaching...why can't bloggers as well?
ah, Clem at 8:33PM on Jan 21st 2009
13.
Abe Lincoln said, "People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be. ."
Come on, goys cheer up. 8-)
JillJG at 8:38PM on Jan 21st 2009
14. YAY! CLem!!! I missed ya!
Gabrielle at 8:44PM on Jan 21st 2009
15. It could be that some bloggers can be fun. They would breach as a form of play or to attract mates even.
JillJG at 9:01PM on Jan 21st 2009