Toddlers & Tiaras season 4 started and ended with Eden Wood. I have to think something was fixed with Mackenzie, to me Eden was only slightly better yet Eden won 2nd and Mackenzie won nothing...
The Rumble in the Jungle pageant I don't believe was fixed because of all the acts we saw Eden was by far the best.
Here are my awards:
Best Hair-Ally
Best Eyes-Alaska
Best Dress-Eden
Best Personality-Emerald, Alaska, Kylie & Brock
Best Smile-Emerald
Natural Beauty-Karley
Glitz Beauty-MaKenzie
Best OOC-Eden
Funniest-MaKenzie & Ally
Worst Personalities-Olivia, Baylen & Lola
Worst Mom-Braxton & Alaska's mom
Best Episode-Universal Royalty Ultimate Showdown
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
What Pageant Moms Do in Their Spare Time...
When their not spray-tanning their child, spending thousands of bucks on outfits or watching their children fake-smiling on stage, what do Pageant Moms do? Facebook.
For every child who has ever been featured on Toddlers & Tiaras, there is a fanpage on facebook for them. Most are run by their parents, who proudly put up pictures of their kids smothered in makeup and posing in bikinis. Eden Wood has 29,859 fans (as of now) and more photos than an average celebrity has in a lifetime-her page/photos can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/albums/?id=133962794274. I'm telling you, I'm not kidding.
Their pages are only a small part of the whole facebook thing. Free photo contests are all over facebook too, and pageant moms seem to like those too (probably because they've spent all their money on pageants). Some of the contests consider themselves "online pageants," because they give out titles such as prettiest hair, most beautiful, ultimate grand supreme, etc. "Child Beauty Queenz Photo Contest" (nice name, right?) just gave out "glitz supreme" titles, and is currently hosting a Miss Summer photo contest. This free contest can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Child-Beauty-Queenz-Photo-Contest/149172325146789?sk=wall
To name a few of the Toddlers & Tiaras girls who compete in these photo contest, there is; Taralyn, Emerald Gordon-Wulf (will be featured), and all the ones who compete in "only girls from toddlers and tiaras" (Kylie, Eden, Brooklyn, Alex, etc.)
So, what do you think of photo contests? Aren't these moms just a little body image obsessed?
For every child who has ever been featured on Toddlers & Tiaras, there is a fanpage on facebook for them. Most are run by their parents, who proudly put up pictures of their kids smothered in makeup and posing in bikinis. Eden Wood has 29,859 fans (as of now) and more photos than an average celebrity has in a lifetime-her page/photos can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/albums/?id=133962794274. I'm telling you, I'm not kidding.
Their pages are only a small part of the whole facebook thing. Free photo contests are all over facebook too, and pageant moms seem to like those too (probably because they've spent all their money on pageants). Some of the contests consider themselves "online pageants," because they give out titles such as prettiest hair, most beautiful, ultimate grand supreme, etc. "Child Beauty Queenz Photo Contest" (nice name, right?) just gave out "glitz supreme" titles, and is currently hosting a Miss Summer photo contest. This free contest can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Child-Beauty-Queenz-Photo-Contest/149172325146789?sk=wall
To name a few of the Toddlers & Tiaras girls who compete in these photo contest, there is; Taralyn, Emerald Gordon-Wulf (will be featured), and all the ones who compete in "only girls from toddlers and tiaras" (Kylie, Eden, Brooklyn, Alex, etc.)
So, what do you think of photo contests? Aren't these moms just a little body image obsessed?
Monday, July 4, 2011
Favoring Children...
The latest episode of Toddlers & Tiaras featured brother and sister, Braxton and Alaska. What's sad about this episode is that the mom favors one child. You'd think it would be the girl, right? Wrong! Mommy favors her pageant boy.
Alaska is very blonde with very light eyes and pale skin. She is a nice little eight year old who adores her brother. She is also aware that she doesn't win very often and that Braxton is better than her.
Braxton is five years old. He has a different father than Alaska, so he has dark skin, dark hair and dark blue eyes. First of all, let me say that this kid is very cute but his hair is way too long. His mom even proudly admits people think he's a girl, and when she tells them he's a boy, they say "but he's so pretty!" He isn't quite as sweet as his sister either. He says "I'm better at pageants than my sister."
Pageant Mom also says "Braxton will beat all the girls because he's a handsome little charmer. Alaska...she'll hopefully be able to accept defeat." That is simply an awful thing to say, but what's more is that I don't get why she likes Braxton so much more. Alaska is also pretty, she should be honored to have a girl llike her!
At the pageant, the mom keeps on criticizing her daughter. When filling out the form for her pageant, the dad asks "What are three words that describe Alaska?" The mom replies; "Pain in the *beep*" Poor Alaska hasn't even said a word, she's just sitting there patiently while her mom is fixing her hair. What is wrong with this lady???
When walking down to get ready to go on stage, the mom is upset with the way the hairdresser did Alaska's hair. "I hate it," she complains "I've never seen such messed up hair in my life." Braxton goes on stage for beauty, and I was honestly very disappointed. He wasn't even really smiling, just making faces, and he was just standing there. When Alaska went up, she looked a lot more professional to me.
Then came outfit of choice, or whatever it was. Braxton was once again disappointing, but Alaska was great. Mom still think Braxton is going to win the Ultimate. When they announce the results, both kids place out of their age group for a higher title. Braxton's name is first to be called. He has not won a Supreme title, devastating for the mother. Alaska, however, does win a supreme although it is not Ultimate Grand. So Alaska beat Braxton. I knew it!
Mom is "happy" for Alaska, but doesn't know what went wrong with Braxton. "Maybe it's time for him to retire?" she asks. Tell us your thoughts on this episode by leaving a comment!
Alaska is very blonde with very light eyes and pale skin. She is a nice little eight year old who adores her brother. She is also aware that she doesn't win very often and that Braxton is better than her.
Braxton is five years old. He has a different father than Alaska, so he has dark skin, dark hair and dark blue eyes. First of all, let me say that this kid is very cute but his hair is way too long. His mom even proudly admits people think he's a girl, and when she tells them he's a boy, they say "but he's so pretty!" He isn't quite as sweet as his sister either. He says "I'm better at pageants than my sister."
Pageant Mom also says "Braxton will beat all the girls because he's a handsome little charmer. Alaska...she'll hopefully be able to accept defeat." That is simply an awful thing to say, but what's more is that I don't get why she likes Braxton so much more. Alaska is also pretty, she should be honored to have a girl llike her!
At the pageant, the mom keeps on criticizing her daughter. When filling out the form for her pageant, the dad asks "What are three words that describe Alaska?" The mom replies; "Pain in the *beep*" Poor Alaska hasn't even said a word, she's just sitting there patiently while her mom is fixing her hair. What is wrong with this lady???
When walking down to get ready to go on stage, the mom is upset with the way the hairdresser did Alaska's hair. "I hate it," she complains "I've never seen such messed up hair in my life." Braxton goes on stage for beauty, and I was honestly very disappointed. He wasn't even really smiling, just making faces, and he was just standing there. When Alaska went up, she looked a lot more professional to me.
Then came outfit of choice, or whatever it was. Braxton was once again disappointing, but Alaska was great. Mom still think Braxton is going to win the Ultimate. When they announce the results, both kids place out of their age group for a higher title. Braxton's name is first to be called. He has not won a Supreme title, devastating for the mother. Alaska, however, does win a supreme although it is not Ultimate Grand. So Alaska beat Braxton. I knew it!
Mom is "happy" for Alaska, but doesn't know what went wrong with Braxton. "Maybe it's time for him to retire?" she asks. Tell us your thoughts on this episode by leaving a comment!
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Ultimate Showdown (Eden vs Makenzie)
It seems like Eden is against many girls, doesn't it? Well this time, Toddlers & Tiaras officially called it "The Ultimate Showdown" because it was featuring 2 of the most popular girls ever featured on the show.
Let's start with Makenzie. People love watching Makenzie because she is a funny, spoiled brat with a lot of attitude. When I first heard of this episode, I was slightly confused; Eden wins almost every pageant she's in, yet last time Makenzie was featured she was 2nd runner-up, one of the lowest, if not the lowest title given out. Appearantly, Makenzie has "improved". I can tell you one thing she's improved on-she got rid of her nini. Yep, you heard right. No more nini for Makenzie. Sucking the pacifier for 4 years obviously had an affect on her screwed up teeth, as she had a crooked underbite the flipper maker even needed to make a flipper for her bottom teeth.
Eden, however, still hasn't forgotten the whole nini thing and says she has a secret weapon for Makenzie. She takes out a pacifier with two big teeth drawn on it and sticks it in her mouth, laughing. Way to go mom! Great sportsmanship right there! I'm not saying Makenzie it's normal for Makenzie to have been sucking her nini for 4 years, but a mom making fun of a 5 year old?
Both girls are driven to Hollywood to appear on some talk show. Mickie, Eden's mom, of course needs to get there early so Eden can preform in front of a live audience. I don't know if she was expecting Charlie Sheen or something, but I can tell you that anyone watching was either just being nice or really wanted to get on TV, because not only can Eden not sing, but that song has no tune, and she can't do the robot either (which she attempted to do). Eden and Makenzie meet up and get ready for the talk show. Mickie says she'd love to live here in Hollywood, bump Charlie Sheen off the airway and replace him Eden. Good luck on that one, you'll really need it.
So they finally get to the pageant, starting with beauty. Makenzie looks like a bratz doll with her face caked in makeup and her horrible fake smile covered in flippers. She goes on stage and smiles and waves, which is appearantly showing lots of personality.
Eden's blush make her cheeks look like she's been freezing in Alaska. When she goes on stage, she over blinks, making her eyes look big, which Makenzie didn't do because she doesn't like her eye color-blue is for boys. "B-lue B-oys." Yes, good job Makenzie, they both start with Bs.
We hear the judges talk about the girls preformances. The first one says she prefered Eden's because she looked very trained and professional, and was spot-on-perfect. The male judge liked Makenzie because she had more personality.
When Makenzie's name is called for 80's Wear, Makenzie is crying in her hotel room's closet because she doesn't want to go. Makenzie's turn is skipped and Eden goes on. Mickie just recieved Eden's dress and 80's wear right before, which surprises me because I expected Mickie to inspect every little detail to make sure the outfit is flawless. Eden preforms in an outfit with her stomach showing (of course) and just goes around doing the same thing. Makenzie finally gets down to the stage, and preforms at an equal level to Eden, although points are taken off for being late.
Finally, the results are announced and 4-5 year olds are on stage. Mia Spargo wins best dressed and most beautiful, and 80's Wear goes to someone else. Makenzie is called for "Future Queen," and wins nothing. No crown, no trophy, nothing. Her mom, Juana, is stunned and utterly speechless, still unsure if it means Makenzie will go home empty handed.
Eden wins all three divisional awards and places out of her age group for a higher title. Eden is desperate for the princess canopy bed, which is nothing but an ugly pink bed with curtains. Eden's name still hasn't been called as the Grand Supreme title is about to be announced. Grand Supreme is the 2nd highest title in the entire pageant. Annette Hill, the director of Universal Royalty, announces Eden's name for Grand Supreme. Eden goes on stage to claim her prizes: a trophy, a crown, a sash, and money.
Ultimate Grand Supreme is about to be announced and Makenzie is really nervous to find out if it's her or not. The Ultimate Grand Supreme winner is Alex Howe, a pretty girl who looks about 10 years old. Makenzie cries when she finds out she has not won anything, not even a little crown. That's a new one, every pageant made the girls feel like they were somewhat of a winner, even Universal Royalty gave out small crowns and trophies to everyone. Way to make everyone happy and feel beautiful!
Eden is also a teary mess as she realizes she found out she did not win the bed. Now that's what you call a spoiled brat. Eden went home with a huge trophy, a big crown, a cash prize and a sash, and the little princess still isn't satisfied. What's more is that later on, Eden was given her own canopy bed just because, no reason. Toddlers & Tiaras also asked on facebook if people thought they had picked the right winner, and Alex Howe was having to defend herself against a bunch of adults. Great sportsmanship, just great.
Let's start with Makenzie. People love watching Makenzie because she is a funny, spoiled brat with a lot of attitude. When I first heard of this episode, I was slightly confused; Eden wins almost every pageant she's in, yet last time Makenzie was featured she was 2nd runner-up, one of the lowest, if not the lowest title given out. Appearantly, Makenzie has "improved". I can tell you one thing she's improved on-she got rid of her nini. Yep, you heard right. No more nini for Makenzie. Sucking the pacifier for 4 years obviously had an affect on her screwed up teeth, as she had a crooked underbite the flipper maker even needed to make a flipper for her bottom teeth.
Eden, however, still hasn't forgotten the whole nini thing and says she has a secret weapon for Makenzie. She takes out a pacifier with two big teeth drawn on it and sticks it in her mouth, laughing. Way to go mom! Great sportsmanship right there! I'm not saying Makenzie it's normal for Makenzie to have been sucking her nini for 4 years, but a mom making fun of a 5 year old?
Both girls are driven to Hollywood to appear on some talk show. Mickie, Eden's mom, of course needs to get there early so Eden can preform in front of a live audience. I don't know if she was expecting Charlie Sheen or something, but I can tell you that anyone watching was either just being nice or really wanted to get on TV, because not only can Eden not sing, but that song has no tune, and she can't do the robot either (which she attempted to do). Eden and Makenzie meet up and get ready for the talk show. Mickie says she'd love to live here in Hollywood, bump Charlie Sheen off the airway and replace him Eden. Good luck on that one, you'll really need it.
So they finally get to the pageant, starting with beauty. Makenzie looks like a bratz doll with her face caked in makeup and her horrible fake smile covered in flippers. She goes on stage and smiles and waves, which is appearantly showing lots of personality.
Eden's blush make her cheeks look like she's been freezing in Alaska. When she goes on stage, she over blinks, making her eyes look big, which Makenzie didn't do because she doesn't like her eye color-blue is for boys. "B-lue B-oys." Yes, good job Makenzie, they both start with Bs.
We hear the judges talk about the girls preformances. The first one says she prefered Eden's because she looked very trained and professional, and was spot-on-perfect. The male judge liked Makenzie because she had more personality.
When Makenzie's name is called for 80's Wear, Makenzie is crying in her hotel room's closet because she doesn't want to go. Makenzie's turn is skipped and Eden goes on. Mickie just recieved Eden's dress and 80's wear right before, which surprises me because I expected Mickie to inspect every little detail to make sure the outfit is flawless. Eden preforms in an outfit with her stomach showing (of course) and just goes around doing the same thing. Makenzie finally gets down to the stage, and preforms at an equal level to Eden, although points are taken off for being late.
Finally, the results are announced and 4-5 year olds are on stage. Mia Spargo wins best dressed and most beautiful, and 80's Wear goes to someone else. Makenzie is called for "Future Queen," and wins nothing. No crown, no trophy, nothing. Her mom, Juana, is stunned and utterly speechless, still unsure if it means Makenzie will go home empty handed.
Eden wins all three divisional awards and places out of her age group for a higher title. Eden is desperate for the princess canopy bed, which is nothing but an ugly pink bed with curtains. Eden's name still hasn't been called as the Grand Supreme title is about to be announced. Grand Supreme is the 2nd highest title in the entire pageant. Annette Hill, the director of Universal Royalty, announces Eden's name for Grand Supreme. Eden goes on stage to claim her prizes: a trophy, a crown, a sash, and money.
Ultimate Grand Supreme is about to be announced and Makenzie is really nervous to find out if it's her or not. The Ultimate Grand Supreme winner is Alex Howe, a pretty girl who looks about 10 years old. Makenzie cries when she finds out she has not won anything, not even a little crown. That's a new one, every pageant made the girls feel like they were somewhat of a winner, even Universal Royalty gave out small crowns and trophies to everyone. Way to make everyone happy and feel beautiful!
Eden is also a teary mess as she realizes she found out she did not win the bed. Now that's what you call a spoiled brat. Eden went home with a huge trophy, a big crown, a cash prize and a sash, and the little princess still isn't satisfied. What's more is that later on, Eden was given her own canopy bed just because, no reason. Toddlers & Tiaras also asked on facebook if people thought they had picked the right winner, and Alex Howe was having to defend herself against a bunch of adults. Great sportsmanship, just great.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Universal Royalty Going to Australia
So if you haven't heard, Universal Royalty is going to Australia and bringing little Eden Wood with them. Australia isn't necessarily big on child pageants, so who knows what they'll find there. Anyway, several Australians are furious (you can imagine why) and groups on facebook and twitter are being formed to stop the beauty pageant. Other Australians, however, are rejoicing for the event and are already starting to get their children prepared for the big day.
Even in Australia Eden seems to be quite a big celebrity. People are willing to pay $50 just to get an autograph and picture with Eden. This kid just turned 6! Why does she need the money anyway? Can't she just do it for free? Guess not...
Also, to add in a little information about Eden, she has just released her 3rd single, Cutsie Roll, following Cutie Patootie and Underpuppy. So Cutie Patootie had an annoyingly catchy tune, and was pretty much all about Eden bragging about herself, Underpuppy was about all the criticism she recieved but there were some awkward words thrown in and the song didn't have much of a tune. Cutsie Roll was about as awful as Friday, so I suggest the little beauty queen starts picking up the pace!
Even in Australia Eden seems to be quite a big celebrity. People are willing to pay $50 just to get an autograph and picture with Eden. This kid just turned 6! Why does she need the money anyway? Can't she just do it for free? Guess not...
Friday, April 29, 2011
Season 4!!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Natural vs Glitz
I haven't posted in a while since there hasn't been any episodes lately. However, I've had a burning question in my mind...Is natural any better than glitz?
In glitz competitions, fake hair, tans, teeth, eyelashes, $3000 dollar dresses and loads of makeup are involved. Glitz for sure is the most expensive side of pageants. One of the messages conveyed in glitz is "You have to wear all this fake stuff to be beautiful."
Natural pageants ban makeup and anything fake, so when you win the feeling is "I'm naturally beautiful", which is off the bat a better feeling than "I'm beautiful when I have fake hair and eyelashes and makeup and tans". On the contrary though, when you lose the feeling would be "I'm naturally ugly so I should go apply loads of makeup, some fake hair and maybe get a tan." So, as you can see, natural pageant aren't necessarily as good as you would think.
So what are your thoughts? Are natural pageants still better than glitz? Are they both outrageous and ridiculous?
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