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Miss Universe: Where Ugly Is Exiled
Pageants leaders claim they’re breaking barriers, all while clinging to the same narrow definition of beauty and running from anything deemed 'ugly'.
Nov 27, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
The Betrayal of Memory
My friend died of cancer. I didn't even know she was sick.
Oct 11, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
Women's Empowerment in the name of Botox and Chick fil' A
Ladies, get to sparklin if you want to get into the winners circle!
Aug 12, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
Miss USA Org Time of Death:
Bad directors? Bad industry.
May 14, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
Do women mean what they say?
Some people stay silent, when they should be screaming no.
Apr 26, 2024 • 
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A 50 year old Miss Universe?
Feb 9, 2024 • Merissa Underwood
The Betrayal of Memory
Oct 11, 2024 • Merissa Underwood
Using Veganism For Fame
Mar 20, 2024 • Merissa Underwood
Miss USA Org Time of Death:
May 14, 2024 • Merissa Underwood
Using Veganism For Fame
Last fall, I gave this speech shortly after the finale of Survive The Raft. I struggled immensely with whether or not I wanted to be vegan anymore.
Mar 20, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
She's on TV, she deserves the hate!
Public vilification of reality stars is OK when you're morally righteous
Feb 23, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
A 50 year old Miss Universe?
Are the new MUO regulations (or lack thereof) a sign of inclusivity, or just capitalism under the guise of progression?
Feb 9, 2024 • 
Merissa Underwood
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I won a beauty pageant and a survival reality show and all I got was pissed off and heavily taxed. If you find yourself riled up about social issues and media, you’re in the right place.
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