The awkwardness of the wrong Miss Universe being named by host Steve Harvey overshadowed what some say was another big gaffe: Miss Canada’s national costume.
Each of the pageant contestants are encouraged to show off their country’s culture during a pre-taped portion of the show.
Paola Nunez Valdez decided to show her patriotism by hanging a sparkly totem pole from her waist, letting the carving dangle between her legs. She paired it with a headdress.
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Critics claimed the costume reeked of cultural appropriation.
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