http://www.qando.net/ - Miss Universe and a dash of pepper

Pepper spray failed to deter Ingrid Marie Rivera, who beat 29 rivals to become the island's 2008 Miss Universe contestant.

Pageant organizers said they hope to catch and expose whoever was responsible for dousing Rivera's evening gowns with pepper spray and spiking her makeup, causing her to break out in hives.

Rivera was composed while appearing before cameras and judges throughout the competition. But once backstage, she had to strip off her clothes and apply ice bags to her face and body, which swelled and broke out in hives twice.

"We thought at first it was an allergic reaction, or maybe nerves," said pageant spokesman Harold Rosario. "But the second time, we knew it couldn't have been a coincidence."

Rivera's clothing and makeup later tested positive for pepper spray.

I wonder if the perpetrator will get the "most creative use of a skin irritant" award. Kind of the opposite of the Miss Congeniality award I suppose.

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you got to give it to her, though: going out there and doing a fine job while having that junk on you could NOT have been comfortable.

Pure determination. And that, my friends, is why you never, ever cross latin women.

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Heh, someone’s been watching Drop Dead Gorgeous...

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