Beauty Pageant

NO... I didn't take part. I just went there to do the make-up on friday and sat.

Actually after going to this event, talking to the contestants while doing the make-up, I don't understand why people would want to take part. Sure, it creates jobs and all that.
So if there are no beauty pageants, would make-up artists would have one less source of income? But, thats if we're paid in the first place. So since we're not paid, I shall continue my ranting. Seriously, if we're paid for all the shit that goes on, ok lah, can just take it as part and parcel of the job.

But NOT PAID!! Still must put up with the hot, stuffy and over crowded backstage which had bad lighting and 2 jugs of water provided for over 50 people. Even the toilets were cooler than the backstage. Ohh... Not forgetting some really bimbotic contestants.


We were told that we only need to be there from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-6.30pm. Ended up only starting at 12.15pm cause the contestants all want to go eat lunch. So when most came back, we had to rush.

There they sit down and face is prep up for the make up. Asking them for preference of colours and blah blah blah.
They would say the same thing, "Erm, up to you lah. You're the pro, you decide."

After doing, they take a look the mirror and complains eyeshadow colour is too dramatic. Wants it removed. So ok lah.. I did advice them based on past experiences. But if still insist, what to do? Going on stage with strong lighting, still don't want thick, later go on stage, face will just look pale only mah.
Its like, if you sit there and keep quiet, of course I'll do whatever I think can suit the dress colour. Then if its not the ideal look in their mind then I'm expected to change it. Hello, I'm there to do make-up, not read minds. There are other people waiting for make-up too, whole world doesn't revolve around one person. But that is one of the characteristic of a bimbo right?

Perhaps there is a questionnaire they must answer to qualify for the competition.
Q1: Do you think you are pretty?
A1: Yes (Please proceed to Q2.) / No (Thank you for taking part, you don't qualify.)
Q2: Who is the most important person in this world?
A2: Me (Proceed to Q3.) / Any other person. (Sorry, your self esteem isn't up to our standard.)
Q3: Do you think George Bush should run for another election?
A3: Yes / No (Proceed to Q4.) / George who? Isn't Clinton still the president? (Please brush up on global issues and come back next year.)
Q4: What do you think the world needs right now?
A4: World Peace (We thank you and welcome you to participate.)

-Snap fingers-
Right.. I digress too much.

Cause of the delay, we only had our break at 3pm. No lunch provided somemore. Had to walk out and buy then come back. Then their rehearsal over and wanted to touch up. I couldn't be bothered, really. I was thirsty, tired, hungry and my back was aching. All that mattered at that moment was how nice my fried rice tasted, my back was straight for that while, and my feet didn't have any pressure.

So instead of starting at 5pm as told, we had to start at 4.30pm and ended at 6.30pm. Wah liao.. Drag lor. When we found the opportunity, we quickly packed up and left. We'd rather sit outside at the table and wait for dinner to be served then hang around in the backstage area any longer. All not too happy with the contestants cause they would go round to different artists and ask for opinion on make up. Ask for more touch up, then go over to another artist and ask for opinions and touch up. Or they would go and remove or add their own stuff. So of course we're not too happy.

Ohh.. I found out that participants had to pay to register. Then they have to buy seats in the final's dinner. Seats don't come cheap. About $800/table or thereabout. If they win, prize would be a ticket to the international pageant and they can bring another person. Otherwise, I think they just get some stuff from OSIM or something like that.
They gotta go for rehersals and all that. Spend money on getting dress and stuff. So I'm thinking, why not use all that money to go on own trip or buy the stuff instead? 1 dress also not cheap ok? Heard one of them went to custom make a dress with a price tag of $700.
Then it all boils down to having to step into the limelight for probably about 10 minutes (added up from all the promo events till finals where they are introducing themselves or an act.) The rest of the time, they are probably dancing or parading around as a group.

I waited to eat the 2nd course which was shark's fins (at least make my time and effort worth a bit) then left the dinner to meet up for night chat sessions with the usual group. I didn't bother to wait for the 3rd course which was prawns.
Thought I accidentally teleported myself to the slaughterhouse. But I didn't its just the noise level and bad sound system.
I think the crowd was rather rude lah. When the contestant came up to introduce themselves, they would sound those horns or blow whistle not to cheer the contestant but just to make noise.
It was like a gala dinner, they wear until so nice, yet so uncouth. Spoil image lor..