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“The Miss Exotic World Pageant (officially, the Miss Exotic World Pageant and Striptease Reunion) is an annual neo-burlesque pageant and convention, and is the annual showcase event (and fundraiser for) the Burlesque Hall of Fame (formerly the Exotic World burlesque museum). The pageant, sometimes referred to as the “Miss America of Burlesque”, attracts former burlesque queens from past decades, as well as current participants of the neo-burlesque scene. The pageant consists of burlesque performances spanning a weekend, culminating with the competition to crown a single performer as Miss Exotic World. Because of the significance of the Exotic World Burlesque Museum to the burlesque community, winning the pageant is considered a top honor for a burlesque performer”. – Wikipedia


Ms. DeMeanor, of San Fransisco, competes in the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California

Ms. DeMeanor, of San Fransisco, competes in the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. The Exotic World Burlesque Museum, run by 76-year-old former exotic dancer Dixie Evans and home to retired strippers, celebrates the art of Burlesque striptease in the Mojave Desert near Route 66 with the annual pageant that draws competing striptease artists from across the nation and abroad. In keeping with tradition, the performers strip only to the minimally modest coverings of pasties and thongs. American Burlesque entertainment began in the early 1900's, reached its popular height from the 1930's to the 1950's, and died out with rise of television in the 1960's. Old fashion Burlesque is now enjoying a popular comeback. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Lady Ace, of New York City, photographs septuagenarian stripper Tempest Storm who performs as a featured “living legend” at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Miss Eva Von sl*t, of San Fransisco, performs at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Spectators photograph a contestant's performance at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Bonnie Delight, of Los Angeles, performs at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Roobie Breastnut, of Las Vegas, drives her “breastmobile”, a customized go-kart, through the desert after competing in the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Contestants watch the competition from backstage at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Stephanie Blake removes a stocking at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Bella Beretta, of Seattle, plays a fortune teller during her performance at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)




Miss Exotic World Pageant

Stephanie Blake performs at the Miss Exotic World Pageant at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum on June 7, 2003 in Helendale outside of Barstow, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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