6 chapters across the catalog
The 2017 Miss Universe pageant, held in the Philippines, is analyzed for its production quality and political undertones. The hosts discuss the inclusion of Miss Canada, Siera Bearchell, who was labeled by some as a "plus-size" contestant. They also critique Steve Harvey's performance as host following his high-profile mistake in the previous year's competition.
Donald Trump suggests that Miss Universe 2015 should have named co-winners following the live broadcast error where the wrong contestant was crowned. Trump, who recently sold the pageant franchise to William Morris Entertainment, criticizes the handling of the event after host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines.
Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, answers a political question during the Miss Universe pageant regarding the reopening of United States military bases in her country. She expresses support for the American presence, citing the historical relationship and shared culture resulting from past colonization.
Steve Harvey, Miss Universe Winner Announcement Blunder
Steve Harvey mistakenly crowns Miss Colombia as Miss Universe 2015 before returning to the stage to apologize and announce Miss Philippines as the actual winner. The segment captures the confusion on stage, the lack of a translator for the contestants, and Harvey's public admission of responsibility for misreading the results card.
Miss Universe Q&A, Political Softballs, Miss Spain Answer
The hosts review the "insane" questions asked during the Miss Universe finals, which touched on women's rights in Saudi Arabia and global youth unemployment. They highlight Miss Spain's convoluted answer regarding electing women to political office, which emphasized "discipline" and "good qualities." Dvorak argues that the audience is oblivious to the absurdity of asking political questions to women in bikinis.
The hosts discuss the recent Miss World 2013 pageant held on the Indonesian island of Bali. Megan Young, representing the Philippines, was crowned the winner, though the hosts note her American background. They briefly debate the differences between the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions.
