# Barbie Doll Pageants The Miss Barbie Venezuela Contest is Actually Real By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-barbie-venezuela References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/12/beauty-pageant-for-dolls-miss-barbie.html) Though the Miss Barbie Venezuela pageant is strange, it is entirely real, and exactly what it sounds like. This crazy contest involves [Barbie contestants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2) dolled up by their owners and presented as pageant queens. The Miss Barbie Venezuela contest has all the components of every other human pageant: judges, [special dresses and costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie), and a considerable audience. I figure the talent portion must be extremely boring. **Implications** - [Beauty pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4) are a site of contempt for many individuals as young girls are pushed to achieve high standards from a very young age. These Barbie doll pageants are a great alternative to an otherwise frowned upon event. Companies should consider how profit potential can be uncovered in a variety of circumstances that are otherwise ignored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barbie Doll Pageants:** Hosting Barbie doll pageants as an alternative to traditional beauty pageants can create new opportunities in the toy industry. - **Controversial Beauty Standards:** Examining the implications of beauty pageants and exploring alternative events can lead to innovations in the beauty and fashion industry. - **Personalized Play Experiences:** Creating interactive experiences like Barbie doll pageants can drive growth in the entertainment and events industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore innovative ways to engage children with personalized play experiences through Barbie doll pageants. - **Beauty and Fashion Industry:** The beauty and fashion industry can disrupt traditional beauty standards by promoting alternative events and celebrating diversity. - **Entertainment and Events Industry:** The entertainment and events industry can create unique and interactive experiences such as Barbie doll pageants to attract a wider audience and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Iconic Pink Doll Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamhouse-living-tour.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamefam.md) - [All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-malibu-dreamhouse.md) - [Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbies-dreamhouse.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md)