Life is often confusing, but one thing is abundantly clear: In order to win the Miss America contest in 1935, contestants did whatever it took to get the rural vote…
Note: This is Exhibit #11 in Bonnywood’s March Madness. Details found here. And yes, this is a publicity shot of Henrietta Leaver, who was eventually crowned Miss America that year, at the age of 19. Does she look 19 to you? I thought not. Apparently, growing up in the environs of Pittsburgh at that time was a harsh life, indeed…
Categories: Past Imperfect
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She certainly doesn’t seem 19 in that photo, but I Googled her and in many other pictures she does look her age.
My worry is that one day, the Tangerine Tramp, fearing that Miss Henrietta’s statue will get attention that should rightfully be his, will disrobe down to his diaper while strolling through an alfalfa field and conversing earnestly with the farmer. Won’t that be a sight to behold?
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Me, outer voice: “What a delightful comment. Thank you!” Me, inner voice: “Holy cow, the horror of the image Lynette just described is sending me into an emotional tailspin. I’d best call my therapist for an expedited appointment, pronto.”
Receptionist at said therapist’s office, outer voice: “Why, hello, Brian. How can we help you remain sane today?” Receptionist, inner voice: “Holy cow, can this man not get through a single day without having a melodramatic meltdown? Damn.”
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Sorry. I really should consider the impact before hitting send. 😉
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Since when did beauty pageants and tractors go together?
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But really, haven’t they always been together? 😉
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I have an old picture of my mother at 16. She looked like Rita Hayworth in Gilda. Girls matured quickly back in the day. 😉
As for the tractor, are we sure she wasn’t just plowing her way to the pool through the other contestants?
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Have you ever seen the movie “Drop Dead Gorgeous”? (It’s not the greatest movie, by any means, but it does have some very funny bits consistently sprinkled throughout. It’s entertaining enough for a rainy Saturday afternoon with a glass of wine, that sort of thing.) Anyway, it concerns a beauty pageant wherein some of the contestants are eliminated by mysterious circumstances, and one of those eliminations involves a tractor.
Sorry, my mind just went there with your comment. I’m sure you understand how this happens… 😉
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I understand, though I haven’t seen the movie. But beauty queens being run over by tractors? Now I positively have to.
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That’s a pretty scary smile/grimace. Is there a spike on that tractor seat.
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Is IS pretty scary. Clearly, something happened on that farm that did not sit well with Henrietta, but she was a trooper and she got through it….
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Well she has practical shoes!! Maggie
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Good point! If the Children of the Corn suddenly appear, all pissed off about something, Henrietta and her practical shoes stand a much better chance of escaping the scene of potential carnage. But she’ll still manage to fall down for no apparent reason at some point, because that’s just how horror movies work…
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😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣
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She got the John Derriére vote down pat though. (butt,19 my ass.)
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Excellent comment. It’s always satisfying how you can do so much with so few words… 😉
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She reminds me of a movie. Which one, which one ? 🤔
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I really had noh theatrical idea the image would be that huge. 😱 😂
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Oh, no worries about the size. With a title like THAT, the image needed to be bold and dramatic.
But yes, I see how you got there. Apparently Henrietta won that year’s competition because she was able to walk all over the competition, literally… 😉
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Is operating an agricultural machinery a requirement for the pageant in those days?
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It certainly looks like it, which is kind of sad. But I’ve never been a big fan of beauty pageants. We all come in different packages. Why pick one over the other?
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Hmm. I agree with you although I know at least two people who are going for minor cosmetic surgery right now.
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I used to be one of those “I’m never getting cosmetic surgery” people. Now, approaching 60 when I look in the mirror? I still don’t think I will, but I can certainly understand how folks could get to the point of wanting it…
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No smart lady wears shoes like that when using heavy tools. Now that seems unrealistic
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Some people will do anything to win a trophy… 😉
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Hopefully she made trophy wife
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