At the recently-concluded Miss Universe pageant, Michelle Dee managed to scoop up an impressive four major awards, leaving spectators wondering if the competition had secretly been moved to her hometown. 

However, the irony was not lost on the audience when Dee failed to secure a spot in the coveted Top 5. It turns out that, despite the glitzy affair being hosted in El Salvador, the real battleground for victory was online, where Filipinos unleashed a tsunami of votes.

Dee’s triumph in said categories seemed to mirror a virtual hometown advantage. The Spirit of Carnival Award, the lone exception, added a dash of international flair, making it the only recognition not seemingly influenced by the digital power of passionate Filipinos. 

In the end, as Michelle Dee walked away without the Miss Universe crown, one couldn’t help but wonder if the real winners were the internet-savvy citizens of the Philippines.

In a move that has left tiaras trembling worldwide, an anonymous Thai billionaire is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the rights to the Miss World pageant. 

If successful, this would mark Thailand’s triumphant third conquest in the international beauty pageant arena, with ownership already claimed over Miss Universe (Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip) and Miss Grand International (Nawat Itsaragrisil).

The anonymous mogul, rumored to have a penchant for polishing crowns in private jets, seems determined to turn Thailand into the undisputed beauty pageant capital of the world.

Critics are scratching their heads, wondering if Thailand is preparing for a global catwalk coup or if the mysterious billionaire just has an insatiable appetite for sashes. Skeptics argue that perhaps the nation is secretly investing in a glitter and hairspray stock market. 

As the negotiations unfold behind closed doors, the world anxiously awaits to see if Thailand will add yet another title to its dazzling collection, leaving other countries wondering if they should start practicing their pageant waves.