# Falling at Miss Universe Miss USA 2008 Stumbles, Miss Venezuela Wins By mediterranean | Published 2008-07-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-usa-falls-again References: [usatoday](http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-07-13-miss-usa-fall_N.htm) While Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza won the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant title, it is Miss USA Crystle Stewart who's buzzing around the web with her fall. Stewart followed in last year's Miss USA Rachel Smith footsteps and fell down on stage. Interestingly, both falls happened during the [evening gown competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection). Maybe Miss USA should wear a shorter dress next year: I have to commend Stewart though for keeping it under control and taking it in stride. She instantly laughed it off, stood up and went on to showcase her fierceness. The 26 year old Stewart, who is a [motivational speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman), will surely find the saying, 'if you fall down, get up and try again' as perfect material for her future speeches. She is currently writing a book entitled, “Waiting to Win.” We'll have to wait and see if Stewart's fall will follow in last year's Smith's footstep and become a viral [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island) sensation. Here are some more famous falls: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Virality:** Opportunity to leverage viral content on social media platforms like YouTube. - **Resilience and Adaptability:** Opportunity to emphasize the importance of resilience and adaptability in face of challenges. - **Motivational Speaking:** Opportunity to integrate Stewart's fall and recovery story into motivational speaking engagements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity to design innovative evening gowns that prevent falls and enhance mobility. - **Publishing:** Opportunity to publish and market Stewart's book on resilience and goal achievement. - **Event Management:** Opportunity to provide event management services that incorporate viral moments and create memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underdog Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-irrelevant.md) - [Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judge-beauty-1.md) - [Olympian-Approved Makeup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-paris-cosmetics.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-leotards.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md)