November 22, 2015
SUBLIME:
Zimbabwe crowns a new 'Mister Ugly' in upset prompting rioting and cheating accusations (FARAI MUTSAKA, 11/22/15, Associated Press)
Pageant judges have crowned a new winner of Zimbabwe's 4th annual "Mister Ugly" contest, upsetting supporters of the crowd favorite and prompting rioting at the event.Judges on Saturday chose 42-year-old Mison Sere, citing his numerous missing front teeth and a wide range of grotesque facial expressions, over William Masvinu, who had held the title since 2012.Masvinu and his supporters mobbed the judges upon hearing their decision, claiming that Sere was "too handsome" to win and his ugliness wasn't natural since it was based on missing teeth."I am naturally ugly. He is not. He is ugly only when he opens his mouth," maintained Masvinu, gesturing at his rival.
Posted by Orrin Judd at November 22, 2015 7:51 AM