Before we get started, here’s my standard viewing party call to order:
We’ll share our thoughts / observations / reactions in the comments. This is all in good fun, so let’s please be mindful that somebody’s mama or cousin or great-aunt Ethel could stop by and read what we say (every single year that we’ve done this – and this is the 5th – at least one contestant’s relative has emailed after the pageant to say how much fun they had following y’all’s comments). In other words: let’s do our level best not to say anything hurtful. These girls are young and singing / dancing / performing their hearts out. And I think it goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway) that we dare not criticize during the swimsuit competition. If any one of them showed up at a pool or beach where I happened to be spending the day, I would cover myself with a blanket and run screaming for the indoors. These girls are darlin’.
As far as watching the pageant goes, there are a few options. If you’re in Mississippi, you can watch on WLBT. If you’re like me and in another state, you can watch on the Miss Mississippi pro app, or you can watch the WLBT live feed on your computer or iPad. Here’s the link to the WLBT live feed.
At the end of the pageant, I’ll draw from all the comments for 2 special pageant prizes. One commenter will win seasons 1 and 2 of Designing Women on DVD (just because a little Suzanne Sugarbaker makes any day a good day). The second winner will get a copy of Mississippi author Julia Reed’s Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns, and Other Southern Specialties.
So. With all that being said, let’s enjoy the show. I’ll update this post throughout the pageant (you’ll have to refresh the page a lot), and we’ll visit in the comments. It’ll be big fun. See y’all at 8 central!
All righty – quick roll call – who’s here (in addition to Molly)? The live feed is working on my end, and I am so excited!
STOP IT. A POEM ABOUT MISSISSIPPI? I am on the floor dead. So happy.
This might be the best opening number ever. The denim shirts and turquoise jewelry are a nice touch.
I have heard great things about Caroline Conerly from a friend of mine. And I am always happy to see Shelby Corn.
This is the first year when I have watched the pageant and felt like they’re young enough to be my daughters.
Anybody know how many years Jasmine Murray has been in the pageant?
Top 10:
Miss Riverland
Miss Turtle Creek
Miss Dixie
Miss University
Miss Rankin County
Miss North Central Mississippi
Miss Mississippi State University (#HailState) (#GoDogs)
(don’t know title)
Miss Historic South
I’m having trouble with the feed…can anyone fill in the blanks?
I’m moving to the comments! :-)
That was so fun, y’all!
I used random.org to select comment numbers for prizes.
Molly – you won the Designing Women DVDs
Karoletha – you won the Julia Reed book
I’ll email y’all to get shipping info.
Can’t wait for Miss America!
SOMEBODY IS REALLY SINGING LET IT GO!!!!!
There it is!
I think Randi-Kathryn just won the every-little-girl-in-Mississippi vote.
No kidding. The blonde hair, the blue green dress….
Ladies, time to put on your stretchy pants!
Mac just came in and said, “is it time for the bikini challenge yet?!”
The bikini challenge? I am CRACKING UP.
Probably not good to sing Let It Go this year; everybody is compared to Idina and no one sings like her!
The gal who sang from Les Mis was good and the bodice of the dress was very flattering on her.
My 6-year-old, Mary Reeves, said “She skipped parts!”
HAHAHA!!!!
I wondered if that would bother the little girls who know EVERY syllable. :-)
My 7 and 9 year olds noticed that, too! My 3 year old didn’t even blink, she thought Elsa was on the screen!
Any former pageant girls on here? I want to know what backstage is like!
And now it is time for the home viewers to be deeply humbled.
Ha! So true…
I would break my neck in Miss Riverland’s shoes!
I would catch all kinds of cramps from trying to suck all this in….
Our friend is the short Miss Mississippi dancer!!!!go Victoria!
I love that!
I would not mind looking like a single one of the in my swimsuit! Bless it! They are fantastic!
I would walk around my house in my swimsuit all the time if I looked like them!!!!
I would dare to venture outside if I looked like them!
If you’re miss delta blues, you have to wear a blue suit!
I don’t know about y’all, but I’m just sitting here and regretting supper.
Yeah, lunch at Pappasito’s today was not swim suit friendly!
Cheeseburger in Paradise…oh, the irony.
Laura! look below lol….
Cheeseburger in Paradise during the swimsuit competition… Oh the cruel irony!
Great minds!
I’ve never heard a version of “Cheeseburger in Paradise” quite like this one. :-)
My friend said, “why would they sing that when none of those girls have tasted a cheeseburger in a year.”…bless!
At LEAST a year!!
We’ve all gotten quiet during swimsuit competition…
Like Sophie said, we’ve all be humbled.
Hard to critique perfection
I would love to know how the interlude songs are chosen. Are they centered on a theme (what is it?)? Is there a select traditional list to choose from?
I think they said that all the songs have a Mississippi tie-in this year – but I’m not sure.
So far they’ve all been MS artists. Even the blues songs during evening gown competition.
I..don’t….what…Muppets?
Jim Henson —> Mississippi —> it all makes sense now. :-)
No, no it doesn’t. :)
Heavenly days! That and Cheeseburger in Paradise…to each his own I guess?
It’s a tribute to Jim Henson, who is from MS. But yeah, it’s in-depth. I guess this interlude is so the girls can jump back in their evening gowns for the interview portion.
Aww, so cute! I always forget that Jim Henson was a Mississippian.
I don’t know how in the world this particular Cee-Lo Green song ties in, though.
Is he from MS?
Ha no! LOL I am so confused.
We must have been reading each other’s minds!
I’m confused on Cee-Lo connection. Is he from Mississippi?
Not that I know of…
I really don’t understand what Cee-Lo has to do with the Muppets. :)
I’m lost now…
Okay. Time for interview! Hooray!
My favorite part!
Mine too!
Mine too!!
From one of our state elected officials….for all of you non-Mississippians, I apologize in advance. :)
This makes me so happy.
Lord have mercy…the twists!
and the seersucker suit!
Aagh, my feed crashed! What’s going on?
I am so sad for you….local elected officials are asking the interview questions!
Just got it back…and, wow!
Randi-Kathryn is literally the only person I’ve ever seen who looks good in a peplum. :)
What a hard question!
She did an awesome job of completely avoiding answering it, though. :)
Oh the pressure of answering these questions.
Goodness these questions are hard!
I enjoy the harmonica time warning.
I was thinking the same thing. So creative!
Oh, honey, you never answer the controversial political question. Especially when it’s about Obamacare.
She now has my vote…..
Top Five –
Miss Riverland
Miss Historic South
Miss Mississippi State (#HailState) (#GoDogs)
Miss North Central
Miss Deep South
And that was the easiest question… Talk about the luck of the draw!
Ok! What are your thoughts? I’m going with Jasmine.
Okay, y’all – who do you think will win?
No idea. It’s usually much clearer than this.
I’m picking Jasmine or Laura Lee. I think Jasmine did better with her question.
Jasmine definitely handled the question best, but it counts for such a tiny percentage.
Super tough questions. Not sure any of them really answered them all. Just answer around it is the trick!
What % of the total score does the interview hold?
5% so not much. Luckily.
30%
For those keeping score, 4/5 are State girls. Caroline is from Ole Miss.
Oh, WOW. That is something else!
Well I think this fairs well for the Egg Bowl this year.
I think it’s safe to say that the TONE of this pageant has been all over the place. :-)
Sorry – this comment went in the wrong place.
Baaaha!! I agree :)
Chelsea Rick. Classy.
NOTHING says Southern Scholarship pageant like a biblical reference. My night is complete.
LOLOL!
I’m sad that they’re not wearing the sparkly cowboy boots with those dresses.
How does one become a Miss Mississippi Pageant Dancer?
This is a question for the ages.
All you have to do is tryout!
along with a princess? if the great state of TN has this my Charley Jane NEEDS to be on that stage :)
Sophie, Laura Mullins daughter is one of the Dancers. She is the pretty little blonde, and is a State dance team girl.
I just wasn’t able to see enough to be a god judge. But from what I did see I like Caroline and the pianist.
I’m hoping for Jessica Terrill! Miss North Central mississippi.
Now THAT was a production number.
Oh my goodness. Just tuning in here and wow. Bust-a-move!
I wonder who’s idea it was to create a background of pallets for the emcee to stand in front of? Interesting choice.
Agreed. Very interesting.
Pinterest
Lol!
A Bulldog win is now guaranteed!
Woo hoo!
Yes, I am acting out the finals where I am the winner…so what?? ;)
Get on with the big moment!
These store managers must be oh-so-excited to be there.
Well, so much for my two picks!
Aww, I went to college with Jennifer Adcock!
Go Jasmine!!!
4th runner-up – Miss North Central MS
3rd runner-up – Miss Deep South
2nd runner-up – Miss Historic South
1st runner-up – Miss Mississippi State (#HailState #GoDogs)
Miss Mississippi 2014 – Miss Riverland
Great pageant! #HailState #GoDogs :-)
Jasmine! Yippee!!!! (Although Laura Lee was my close second choice!)
Yay for a State girl winning the title!
Thank ya! #HailState
Yay Jasmine!
Thanks for hosting Sophie!
At least I got to see the crowning moment! Missed the whole dang thing. :( Jasmine looks lovely though.
It’s been fun! Thanks Sophie!!!!
Well, this has been the most fun; I’m gonna draw for prizes in just a second!
Was Jasmine on American Idol a few years ago or is my 60 year old brain miss-remembering?
Yes she was. Amazing voice
I didn’t see her sing tonight. What did she sing? I’d say she’s a front runner for Miss America.
Thanks Sophie! Wish I could have seen more. For sure will be here for Miss America.
Yes, she was!
Oh my gosh, I think you’re right!!
Can we please do this again for the Miss America pageant in September??
Yes, please….see if Melanie and Jen can join you!
oh now that would be so much fun!
Oh that would be just the most fun!
Oh yes, please!
Thanks for this, Sophie! We all had fun!
This was so fun and just what I needed tonight… Thanks, Boo Mama!
Thanks, Sophie. It was a fabulous time as usual.
This was SO. MUCH. FUN. Loved participating!
Thanks, Sophie! Can’t wait for Miss America night!
So fun! Watched the pageant from Starkville with my mom and daughter, while reading all the fun comments! This year’s production did not disappoint!
Sophie,
I hope that you are still looking at comments. I don’t know how but I got sucked into Bravo last night and they have the most entertaining (Dumb) new reality show called Game of Crowns about married pageant queens running for Mrs. USA. I am slightly embarrassed to say I watched it and was entertained by it, but given your feeling on Bravo reality shows, I thought you might want to see what its about. :)