(A tongue in cheek look at this years Ms Universe pageant.)
Forewarning: Contrary to what the blog title says, this is not a Rant!
No. I didn't watch the telecast on the google-box (how many of you did anyway?). But... I read with amusement the coverage given to Ms USA on the 'fall-on-her-behind' show. How could I miss it... it was on Yahoo!, in the news, broadsheets etc.
It IS the talk of this years' pageant. Isn’t it?
Hehe... now that’s funny!
So, without further rambling, here is a tip on falling (you don’t have to be in the top 10 finalist to execute this)
1. Fake a fall.
Not just any fall. A real 'fake' fall. Like trip on your bikini straps/evening dress/shoe straps*, rolling down the steps, right up to the front row seats, kinda fall. (best to take up some stunt lessons to execute this convincingly and injury-free).
* a wardrobe malfunction will 'score points' on the 'convincing' element too.
2. Grace under pressure.
Once you stop rolling (don’t roll more that 4 times), wait a couple of seconds before getting up. Anything more than 5 seconds will have the eager paramedics stumbling all over each other to 'rescue' you. Dust-off, stand up (don't slouch!), take a bow, get back up on the stage and finish your routine with another bow.
Remember!! SMILE your million dollar smile and be GRACEFUL at all times while executing #2.
One other thing. Not a word/sound while executing this. It'll take some training and discipline of course (after all that 'fake' tumbling) but really, I can’t stand public shrieks/screams (ever attended a soccer match with your girlfriend/wife/sister/ …?)
Caution!! You may end up winning the pageant if you get enough sympathy votes. YOU DON'T WANT THIS.
So that’s it. A tongue-in-cheek look.
But maybe you should think twice.
Really.
Psst.... I’m sure getting some flak for this from mum, mother goose, both of my daughters... etc.
