Archive - Riled Up

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

October 2024

The Betrayal of Memory

My friend died of cancer. I didn't even know she was sick.

Oct 11, 2024 •

Merissa Underwood

August 2024

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

May 2024

Miss USA Org Time of Death:

Bad directors? Bad industry.

May 14, 2024 •

Merissa Underwood

April 2024

Do women mean what they say?

Some people stay silent, when they should be screaming no.

Apr 26, 2024 •

Merissa Underwood

March 2024

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

February 2024

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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