Public Indignation Over "Miss Buttaface" Being Likened to Zendaya in Nineties' Least Attractive Women Competition
In a recent viral clip from a 2004 contest, Howard Stern, along with judges Artie Lange, Rob Schneider, and Robin Quivers, hosted the 'Miss Buttaface Contest'. The controversial event aimed to find the woman with the best body and the worst face, sparking discussions about beauty standards and inappropriate behaviour.
The first contestant, named Stacey, was met with compliments from Stern and Quivers, who found her attractive. However, the contest was marred by derogatory comments from some men, with many criticising Zendaya, a popular actress, for no apparent reason.
One user stated, "I've never understood the hype of Zendaya.. It's not like she's ugly but she gets touted as some supermodel. But hey... I grew up in the time of Cindy Crawford and Tyra Banks." In contrast, another post comparing Stacey to Zendaya received over 22 million views and 185,000 likes, sparking a debate about modern beauty ideals.
The contest required women to wear bikinis and paper bags over their faces, which they would remove to reveal their faces to the judges and live audience. Instances of inappropriate comments from the judges included asking women to take off their tops, speculating about their pubic hair and sex lives, and labelling them "sluts".
The resurfaced clip has led to criticism of Stern's behaviour during the contest, with many calling him "awful". The search results do not provide information about the name of the show in which Stacey participated. Despite the controversy, some netizens maintain that both Zendaya and Stacey are attractive.
The 'Miss Buttaface Contest' has been labelled "despicable" by many, with its crude nature and objectification of women raising concerns about the portrayal of beauty and the treatment of women in the media. The debate surrounding the contest serves as a reminder of the progress that still needs to be made in challenging beauty standards and promoting respectful and inclusive discussions.
