Bikinis Banned At The 2013 Miss World Pageant
12 years ago

I’ve written about some sad stuff before, but nothing has shocked me as much as this. This year’s Miss World Pageant, which will be held in Indonesia, will be bikini free.

I know what you’re thinking: they finally are just going to let them do it naked. Sadly, that is not the case. By bikini free, I mean that the contestants will be forced to wear clothing less revealing than the classic skimpy swimwear we all know and love.

The reason behind the ban on bikinis this year lies in the location of the pageant, Indonesia. Indonesia, if you didn’t know, happens to be the world’s most populous Muslim country. Out of respect for the country’s traditional values, the governing body of the London-based Miss World Organization has deemed that alternative swimwear will be used in the beach attire portion of the competition.

According to the chairwoman of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley, Indonesia is designing a special one-piece bathing suit for the event. Contestants will also wear a sarong, the traditional swimwear of the Indonesian resort island of Bali. However, she was clear that of the 137 contestants participating, none would be wearing a bikini.

Obviously, as an American, I respect Indonesia’s right to hold their traditions and values dear. I wouldn’t like it if someone came here and told me I had to do something that went against my beliefs. I’m just a little upset with them, I guess.

If you’re truly worried about this, which you really shouldn’t be, don’t worry — there are also Miss Universe and Miss Earth pageants, and as of today, my research shows they’re still allowing bikinis.

All I can say is that you better be making a damn good looking one-piece, Indonesia.

[via Yahoo! News]

Image via Coed

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    1. Tuco1855

      Contestants tend to steer away from using any unfair advantages like wearing Sperrys. It’s a respect thing.

      12 years ago at 3:38 pm
  6. OMFratRebel

    Pray to god that there will never be one in Iraq. They’ll have to wear special burkas made for them.

    12 years ago at 3:08 pm
  9. fratanomics

    “Obviously, as an American, I respect Indonesia’s right to hold their traditions and values dear. I wouldn’t like it if someone came here and told me I had to do something that went against my beliefs. I’m just a little upset with them, I guess.”

    I’m all for allowing people to hold traditions and values of their own above those of others. However it’s a different angle when YOU INVITE THOSE PEOPLE into your country to make a buck off of them.

    PETA doesn’t hire out Kansas City Steak Co. to cater their annual conference. The NRA doesn’t let Obama or Feinstein teach about proper implementation of constitutional firearms laws. They knew what they were getting into when they but in their bid for it.

    12 years ago at 3:47 pm