I was just doing my daily reading over at The Advocate to hear this strange, bizarre tale of a pageant gone terribly wrong. The two individuals pictured here have been arrested for what tthe Advocate refers to as a "gay pageant smackdown." According to the article, Leroy Tinch (to the left in the photo) was a contestant in the pageant. When judge Sebastian Latta cast a vote for a rival contestant, Tinch grabbed a trophy and proceeded to violently bash the judge. Even more confusing about the affair, not only was judge Latta attacked by contestant Tinch, but a fellow judge Anthony Johnson (on the right in the photo) also joined in on the attack.
Latta was hospitalized with a shattered jaw and a gashed forehead. Now I'll admit - I've been both contestant and judge for pageants. Yes honey I know - for many this is a serious matter. One girl cornered me outside a bar after reading my comments and learning that I didn't like her shoes. Yes - I was a little scared for my life and that was the last pageant that I ever judged. I will not be killed over some Payless sling-backs. But for real - is this serious enough to risk a man's life and your freedom. For most sane people the answer would be no, but the pageant world is not one with normal people.
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