Posted on 11/06/2005 8:33:17 AM PST by pissant
PATTAYA, Thailand -- American Mimi Marks won 8,000 dollars, a crown and several other gifts by beating out contestants from around the world to win the Miss International Queen beauty contest for transvestites and transgenders here over the weekend.
Blonde Marks pipped Korea's Yu Ri and Thailand's Tiptanlree Rujiranon to win the title in the beauty quest being held for the second time.
Contestants from across the world took part in the contest, which selected the most beautiful woman who had been born a man.
Miss International Queen organizers said the contest aims to raise awareness of issues facing transvestites and the transgendered and improve their human rights. It also hopes to build a bridge between the transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.
Anybody born a man but living as a woman is eligible to enter the contest, though only one Thai may take part in the final.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is one of the sponsors of the event. Marks will be expected to return to Thailand at different times over the coming year to promote tourism to Thailand. (Mainichi Daily News)
They don't scare me - YOU do - but they don't!
;-)
DD
I think I remember reading that comment at the time.
India will have to be destroyed (IMO) before "gay" rights gain any traction.
Have you ever read any of the Manu Samhita? It's an amazing book; was guiding much of the law in India even through the British rule from what I've read. Of course, the details certainly couldn't be applied now (Kali Yuga too far advanced) but the principles are amazing. Cruelty to animals was severely punishable as well.
Awwww I'm sorry......what did I do to scare ya ....aside from my pic on my homepage ?:o)
I just know that you are much more dangerous than you seem at first glance.
And that's not a bad thing. You have done nothing to scare me - (except your picture) - I just recognize your.... strength...
;-)
DD
Just because I use ruffies in all my recipies and only dig shallow graves if I take the time at all you've already made up your mind ?!?!?!?
I'm astonished DD......ROTFLMAO !!!
Yer a hoot young lady !!
You are, too!
;-)
Great minds appreciate each other, they say. I guess that goes for defective ones like us too!
LOL.........All in fun !!, I have an early wake up .
You Stay Safe !
little jeremiah,
Your knowledge of foreign traditions, religions, and cultures is amazing!!! People like you are the ones I have so much to learn from. Thanks a lot!!!
You're 100% right about the Indian dislike for the so-called gay rights/marriage.
BTW, the Manu Samhita much-malaigned caste division started out as a merit-based system. It was only later that the caste system became based on one's family origins. I blame that needless development (caste system based on one's family origins) on the power-hungry consolidating their power further.
Several of us have had more than one discussion on the origins of the caste (varna) system. The Bhagavad Gita clearly states it's by character, qualities, and work. There are many instances of people (in the Puranas, for instance) being born in one caste and functioning in another.
A proud day!
Innocently, huh? I don't buy it!
Get a room! ;)
Missed you last night.
Someone had to keep Brother Squantos out of trouble.
Not possible - He is EOD!
Come to think of it, you are almost as nuts, ms. stunt pilot...
Could they be the missing link?
They're not missing, you can usually find them in seedy roadhouses and nudie bars.
That's how you met, I'll assume?
Ask him about the Ponderosa, Amagustos, or the Blarney Stone.
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