We are all used to traditional beauty contests, during which models impress with their beauty and charisma. However, it turns out that there are also original beauty contests, the photos of which will shock you!

Miss Beautiful Ape

The contest "Miss Beautiful Ape" took place in 1972. It coincided with the release of the film Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. It wasn't a simple beauty contest, but an original casting for the main role of the Planet of the Apes franchise. The participants fulfilled all the standard requirements of beauty contests. The "Miss Beautiful Ape" contestants were dressed in bikinis and had monkey masks on their heads. The winner of the competition was Dominique Green. As the winner, she received a role in the upcoming film Battle for the Planet of the Apes.

Miss Perfect Posture

From 1956 to 1969, the “Miss Perfect Posture” competition was held in the USA. The emphasis was not on the girl's beauty, but on her correct posture. The girls stood near their X-ray pictures, done in three projections: standing straight, on the left, and on the right leg. The participants stood on special platforms that showed the weight distribution between two feet. The first competition winner, Louise Conway, had a perfect distribution - 50 for 50.

Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike Competitions

Marilyn Monroe has been an undeniable sex symbol for many years! People around the world have been admiring her appearance for a long time. So it's not surprising that Marilyn Monroe's lookalike contests were quite popular at one time. They were held throughout the United States, and also abroad. In 1958 Marilyn Monroe's lookalike contests were held in Great Britain. The participants were measured by Marilyn Monroe cutouts to see if their figures matched that of the sexy star. The girl whose figure most closely resembled Marilyn's parameters became the winner.

Miss American Vampire

This original beauty pageant originated in 1970 as a promotional tool for the feature-length horror film House of Dark Shadows. Girls aged 18 to 25  tried on the most sophisticated "vampire image" with originality, charm, and poise. Charisma and videogenicity were also important, as the competition winner received a weekly role on the TV show Dark Shadows.