Whole Lotta La Femme
Backstage at a big-time "female" Beauty pageant.
http://wweek.com/editorial/3443/11448/ (http://wweek.com/editorial/3443/11448/)
BY BYRON BECK
[September 3rd, 2008]
At 5 pm last Sunday, the Oregon Convention Center's vast Portland Ballroom was virtually empty — except for a smallish meeting room next to it bustling with activity. That space had been transformed into a dressing room full of 10-foot-tall wigs, feathery costumes and half-naked men who were doing their best to look like women.
"It's that time, boys!" bellowed Monica Boulevard, 38. "Lift up your shirts and show me your tits."