Has The Hooters Swimsuit Contest Any Taste Left In It?

The Hooters swimsuit contest, number eleven if you must know, will take place on July 18th in Las Vegas. More than 120 girls will compete for prizes amounting to more than $150,000 and of course, the fame. It's amazing how quickly this relatively obscure event grew, from a small localized affair

Whether you like it or think it really is a "delightfully tacky" (their words, not mine) affair, the fact is that the Hooters concept is a success, both in America and in such countries as Greece, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore, Austria, Switzerland, Taiwan, China and Australia.

In case you didn't know, the Hooters swimsuit contest is an extension of the Hooters food chain, selling chicken and seafood. The idea started in Florida, in 1983, where attractive girls, wearing skimpy swimming costumes, served the customers. The ambience was set to a sort of nostalgic, with the golden hits being played in the background

The contest begins at the state level, through the US. At the same time, Hooter girls compete in more than 20 countries for the right of entry to the annual Hooters swimsuit contest hold in Las Vegas. There's no other swimsuit contest with prize money of this magnitude as this. As for some purists thinking that the Hooters swimsuit contest is an attack on morality and nothing short of exploitation, the contestants say: not true, we like it!

As the Hooters chain counts around 430 restaurants located in 18 countries, there's no shortage of international competitors. Every girl dreams about at least participating in the Hooters swimsuit contest. Winning would be an extra bonus Considering that there are 18,000 girls able to compete, it's rather hard to be the number one in the Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant. But, for those blessed with attractive figure and talent, the sky is the limit.

You may like or hate the Hooters swimsuit contest, and be one of those who condemn it as a pure exploitation. However, for those girls it's perhaps one if a life chance to feel adored and admired. And securing the spot in the annual Hooter Calendar is the pinnacle of their dreams.

No matter what the audience thinks, the Hooters swimsuit contestants see it as an opportunity to be noticed. Some think about entering the entertainment industry. Others, dream about the starring in movies. Well, for those who presents themselves very well in bikinis, everything is possible

Miss Hooters International receives a well earned $50,000 cash prize, appearances in national TV commercials, and of course will feature predominantly in the Hooters advertising campaigns and magazines for the coming year. There is also the title of Miss Hooters Congeniality, a reader's choice and a Miss Photogenic award that are presented on the night.

And while the US public is deeply divided over the Hooters swimsuit contest, the glamorous girls keep parading and having a good fun. When the night of July 25th arrives, all will be decided. For another whole year, a new beautiful Hooters queen will reign.

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Hooters swimsuit contest holds great memories for Danielle Monroe, who was an entrant a few years ago. Her interest in swimsuits continues on her site VogueSwimwear.org showing its visitors the latest fashion.