In the last century, beauty contests had their own special, unique charm. We have compiled a list of the most unusual beauty pageants of the past. It’s hard to believe that the Queen of sausages, doughnuts and even the atomic bomb was chosen decades ago.
Cutie Donut Queen Joy Harman, 1957.
Blueberry Queen Ethel Silber in a blueberry bath, 1957.
Queen of Laughter Kathleen Townsend.
Miss Atomic Bomb Lee Merlin, 1957.
Sausage Queen Lauren Cole, 1956.
Catfish Queen Gail Hooper and her 25 kg prey.
Phobia Queen Cindy Carol.
Sweater Queen Jeanne Davis of Alabama, 1952.
Circus queen Jacqueline Petit, 1959.
Mink queen Julia Meade in furs, 1960.
Health Queen Darlene Larson.
Cooking Queen Gloria Prince, 1964.
Animal Festival Queen with her pet, 1964.
Queen of Greenwich Village 1962.
Charming Queen of Wine, 1965.
Love Ball Queen Lynn Kellogg in 1968.
Queen of Press Photographers Jane Wurster, 1951.
Sweet Candy Queen Joey Lansing, 1964.
Winner of New York World’s Fair, 1964-65.
Hot rod queen Darlene Larson, 1969.
Ivy League Queen, 1960.
Beauty contest “The most beautiful eyes”.
A beauty contest where only the body was judged.
The judge chooses the winner of the nomination “The most beautiful legs”.
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