Whilst surfing the channels, I found something last night called "Kim of Queens". Former Miss Georgia went onto Miss America and post Miss became pagent trainer for young teens. I haven't voluntarily watched Miss America since Bert Parks but the format is still the same; talent, runway and interview. I remember thinking that once the interview questions years ago prompted an answer was all about how important manners were regarding World Peace. Having thought about it, I have to agree. If everyone had to be polite there might just be a little less violence and who knows might even lead to diplomacy.
Back to the show. Kim has four, no make that five pretty young teens and their mama's to coach. In walks the ugly duckling who is a country girl; fishin', huntin', swimmin', cloggin', bad hair, bad clothes. In fact this girl is so bad she needs subtitles to be understood. She has a pigtail, only missing the hat and short shorts to be mistaken for Ellie May or Daisy Duke..
However the chemistry between Miss Thang and Kim is electric! Kim teachers her to Tap Dance instead of Clogging (sell it up here!), elocution (slow down, enunciate!), and Make up (Delicate!). All of the girls are entered in a lower level pageant, Miss Onion Blossom (maybe). Apparently the difference between the low level pageants and high end pageants is the depth of the make up which goes on with a heavier hand and more glitter.
Kim's office helpers are sent off to HotLanta to find Camo evening wear for the pageant; they get lost, they argue, they sabotage each other, more like typical "Secrets of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood" shenanigans than "Steel Magnolias".
The Ugly Ducklings transformation after big hair, make up and clothes is astounding. She is absolutely gorgeous and makes a pretty girl and wouldn't you know it she wins the pageant.
If I accidentally find the show again I may watch out of morbid curiosity just to see if Kim's helpers, a grown, mother daughter team kill each other after all. Pass the sweet tea y'all.....
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