Topic: Tara Lipinski

2 chapters across the catalog

Master Algo
Episode 966 1:36:25 - 1:39:21

966: Master Algo

Miss America, Mr. America Question, Cruel Eliminations

Miss Texas suggests that a "Mr. America" competition should include a swimsuit portion. The hosts discuss the "cruel" nature of the pageant's elimination process, where contestants are left on stage in performance gear only to be cut before they can perform. They note the panel of judges included figure skater Tara Lipinski.

Summer of Snowden
Episode 564 1:33:27 - 1:39:43

564: Summer of Snowden

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.