Take note future Roses, this is how you impress judges if you're going down the 'talent' path in the Rose of Tralee. Just be prepared to share your joy of winning with the internet mocking you and your choice.
Miss America was crowned over the weekend and while we're sure there were plenty of other things that won her the title, the thing that went down a storm with people on Twitter was her talent. Taking inspiration from Anna Kendrick's 'Cup Song' from Pitch Perfect, Miss New York and now Miss America Kira Kazantsev performed Pharrell's 'Happy' with a good old fashioned USA red cup and it clearly impressed the judges (insert 'U-S-A, U-S-A' chant here).
Everyone at home? Not so much. Even Anna Kendrick was dismayed at the whole thing.
So I guess @Pharrell and I can't stop collaborating. #MissAmerica #WhatIsHappening?? pic.twitter.com/AhsTA62PJJ
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 15, 2014
#MissAmerica The lady playing the #SoloCup wins. pic.twitter.com/W2iksMpg0g
— Harvey Jenkins MD (@bodysculptorokc) September 15, 2014
But the greatest moments, besides the above, came from the 'Fun Facts' that accompanied each contestant as they performed. Whoever decided on these is a genius.
#missamerica thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/Sgsd2hSYL2
— Rightor Doyle (@RightorDoyle) September 15, 2014
And then this. #missamerica #funfact pic.twitter.com/tmM9vczFhE
— Shevonne Sullivan (@Shevonne_S) September 15, 2014
good to know! #lovesgiraffes #missamerica pic.twitter.com/l1IdbjAtkA
— ingrid meilan (@ingridmeilan) September 15, 2014