What's this? The blind . . . .
karra @ Fri May 28, 2004 2:06 pm
This could only happen in Manitoba, land of everthing pink. Well, maybe not. That claim should probably be expanded to say:
[align=center]Only in Canada eh.[/align]
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Revived Manitoba pageant even has a blind judge
Thursday, May 27, 2004 - Page A11
Winkler, Man. -- The town of Winkler will be home to the reborn Miss Manitoba pageant -- a contest in which one of the judges is legally blind.
The event, which has been out of commission for a couple of years, will choose a winner who will represent Manitoba at the Miss Canada International pageant in Toronto next year. Winkler pageant director Shirley Janzen said the fact one of the judges is visually impaired shows there's nothing on the scorecard that has to do with physical beauty.
Thursday, May 27, 2004 - Page A11
Winkler, Man. -- The town of Winkler will be home to the reborn Miss Manitoba pageant -- a contest in which one of the judges is legally blind.
The event, which has been out of commission for a couple of years, will choose a winner who will represent Manitoba at the Miss Canada International pageant in Toronto next year. Winkler pageant director Shirley Janzen said the fact one of the judges is visually impaired shows there's nothing on the scorecard that has to do with physical beauty.
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AdamNF @ Fri May 28, 2004 5:34 pm
Stuff like this really pisses me off. YOU CANT JUDGE A CONTEST LIKE THIS IF YOU'RE BLIND!
People will say how she should have the right to, but you cant judge a music contest if you cant hear.
Mattimer @ Fri May 28, 2004 7:18 pm
How bout they hire a television host who cant talk?
F/sgt Cam @ Fri May 28, 2004 7:50 pm
dumb..... just plain dumb. All may go in Winkler Mb. but don't try that in Winnipeg Mb, I'll stage a protest and request I become a judge.
Twila @ Mon May 31, 2004 12:46 pm
Somebody want to post the definition of "legally blind"? It might help to explain how that gentleman can be a judge.
F/sgt Cam @ Mon May 31, 2004 3:32 pm
Twila Twila:
Somebody want to post the definition of "legally blind"? It might help to explain how that gentleman can be a judge.
When legaly blind yes you can still see, but not enough to sit on the side, look on the stage and judge properly.
figfarmer @ Mon May 31, 2004 4:37 pm
I think it is less than 10% vision. This can include people who can see quite well, but have tunnel vision or people who have 20% vision in only one eye, etc. Besides, if I were a blind beauty contest judge I'm sure I could con all the babes into letting me feel them. Sounds like a gooooood gig to me.
And now for the swim suit segment!
RoyalHighlander @ Mon May 31, 2004 5:43 pm
Twila Twila:
Somebody want to post the definition of "legally blind"? It might help to explain how that gentleman can be a judge.
My wife is leagally blind, she has very limited periphial vision and as soon as it starts to get just a little bit dark, thats it she done for.. Her internet nick is blindbat... And I think the point they were trying to make with the blind judge is that he would judge not on looks alone but on other facets of the contestant personality such as public speaking, etc... I dont thin,k there is any thingwrong with it eother... Good for them
figfarmer @ Mon May 31, 2004 7:07 pm
we can't discriminate.
AdamNF @ Mon May 31, 2004 8:27 pm
It's not discrimination, what if i wanted to be in a play, the charactor is black..i am white. Is it discimination for them not to pick me becasue im white?
figfarmer @ Tue Jun 01, 2004 4:13 am
With the makeup techniques that are available it is.
Blair @ Tue Jun 01, 2004 10:48 am
It is a beauty contest. Whether the judge can see or not shouldn't be an issue...they've been telling us for years that these things aren't about looks. Maybe somebody is trying to take the first step to making that true?
AdamNF @ Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:28 am
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It is a beauty contest. Whether the judge can see or not shouldn't be an issue...they've been telling us for years that these things aren't about looks. Maybe somebody is trying to take the first step to making that true?
These contests ARE about looks. This is politicaly correctnes gone to hell.
Zenfisher @ Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:52 am
Thank you Karra, what a tribute to Manitobans everywhere...That even a blind Manitoban can see the beauty and sense the truth in all people. Manitobans have known this all along. People of disabilities are still people.
Adam go to the video store and request a copy of Black Like Me. When Shakespearse plays were first performed all the female roles were played by men. A truly great actor transcends colour, race or gender.
Remember..."There are none so blind as those who will not see"...