Defying Convention: The Strangest Beauty Pageants on the Planet
“Queen of Goldfish”
You might think we’ll be talking only about women’s beauty contests, but think again. For some, the gold standard was goldfish that looked the best. The first international goldfish beauty contest, called “Queen of Goldfish,” was held in Fuzhou, China, in 2012. Fish from fourteen different countries competed in the contest, which was called “Queen of Goldfish.”
“Miss Tattoo”
A beauty contest called “Miss Tattoo” focuses on women who love tattoos. The contestants showcase their tattoos and compete in different tattoo categories to showcase their creativity.
Miss “Klingon Empire”
The Miss “Klingon Empire” contest is intended for “Star Trek” fans who wish to compete in a beauty contest that finds the most beautiful Klingon women.
“Miss Ink”
In “Miss Ink”, tattoo and piercing enthusiasts come together to show off their tattoos and piercings, competing in categories ranging from the most outrageous to the most creative tattoos.
“Alternative Miss World”
There is no age limit to enter Alternative Miss World, and the only requirement is that you have to be different from conventional beauty standards.
