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POLL: What do you think of Miss Universe Canada’s totem pole dress?

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.

Critics claimed the costume reeked of cultural appropriation.

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