umsami Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 OK, I didn't even know that there was a Mr. World. ...or that having a goatee/short beard was a prerequisite. (See the top 3 ;) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3702573/Mr-India-Rohit-Khandelwal-wins-Mr-World-2016.html To make this educational.... 1) Find India on a map. 2) Mr. World comes from Hyderabad. Can you find Hyderabad? What state is it in? 3) What languages are spoken in Hyderabad? What religions does the population practice? 4) Would Mr. Khandelwal wear a kilt? Why or why not? Happy Friday! 21 Quote
Lady Florida. Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Yes, educational. ;) I will say I like him better with his shirt on. I'm not a fan of vein-popping muscles. You can see his veins. Ew. With his shirt on? Yum! 8 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I had no idea there was a Mr. World competition. 4 Quote
Crimson Wife Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Mmm, I think he looks MUCH better shirtless. His face doesn't do much for me but that body does. Looking through the contestants, I like: Mr. Argentina: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/ARGENTINA/1397.html#.V5JI4qKNaYE Mr. Italy: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/ARGENTINA/1397.html#.V5JI4qKNaYE Mr. Sweden: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SWEDEN/1396.html#.V5JJhaKNaYE 1 Quote
SKL Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 LOL, I've been to Hyderabad three times, but I'm still gonna check out this guy .... 3 Quote
SKL Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 He reminds me of Freddie Mercury, who was also of Indian origin. The runners-up aren't too bad either. I feel a little guilty looking at guys who could almost be my grandkids .... 3 Quote
hornblower Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Mmm, I think he looks MUCH better shirtless. His face doesn't do much for me but that body does. Looking through the contestants, I like: Mr. Argentina: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/ARGENTINA/1397.html#.V5JI4qKNaYE Mr. Italy: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/ARGENTINA/1397.html#.V5JI4qKNaYE Mr. Sweden: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SWEDEN/1396.html#.V5JJhaKNaYE Bonus points for you for extra research & dedication to pursuit of knowledge, CW! :D your Italy link is wrong fyi.... Mr Germany made me laugh because he included an adorable photo of himself as a little boy. http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/GERMANY/1388.html#.V5JLTPkrKUk 5 Quote
umsami Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 If there are other contestants you like, you must map their home countries on a map and list three facts about their home countries. For extra bonus points, sometime over the weekend either eat/cook food from the country of your favorite or watch a movie from that country. You guys are such self-directed learners! 16 Quote
Lady Florida. Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 He reminds me of Freddie Mercury, who was also of Indian origin. Much better looking than Mercury though, IMO. I feel a little guilty looking at guys who could almost be my grandkids .... So do I. 3 Quote
Lady Florida. Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) If there are other contestants you like, you must map their home countries on a map and list three facts about their home countries. For extra bonus points, sometime over the weekend either eat/cook food from the country of your favorite or watch a movie from that country. You guys are such self-directed learners! It makes no difference that some of us have already graduated our homeschooled kids. One must never stop learning. Well Educated Mind and all that. Edited July 22, 2016 by Lady Florida. 14 Quote
goldberry Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 There's a picture on the main site of them all lined up holding hands like the women do in pageants. That looks so awkward! I liked 2014, the Denmark guy... 1 Quote
mominco Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Umsami here are answers to your questions. Hyderabad-Telangana state(originally Andhra pradesh-the state split into 2 states in 2014) Telugu and Urdu Hinduism Known for: food-- Hyderabadi Biryani, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabadi_biryani places to visit-Charminar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charminar Chudi bazar (Bangle bazar) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laad_Bazaar Want to read more? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabadi_cuisine History of Hyderabad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizam_of_Hyderabad Golconda fort https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golkonda Salar jung museum http://salarjungmuseum.in/home.php 2 Quote
BlsdMama Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I'm getting old. I suspect he'll look better (and less like my daughter's age) in another 20+ years. 1 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 There's a picture on the main site of them all lined up holding hands like the women do in pageants. That looks so awkward! I liked 2014, the Denmark guy... can't find that one 1 Quote
G5052 Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Beards are IN. The rest of them are nice too, but just saying. Edited July 22, 2016 by G5052 1 Quote
goldberry Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 can't find that one I may have clicked a link... http://www.mrworld.tv/pages/About/16.html#.V5JZrRW6m01 1 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Ah...well no I don't think it looks awkward at all. 2 Quote
SKL Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Umsami here are answers to your questions. Hyderabad-Telangana state(originally Andhra pradesh-the state split into 2 states in 2014) Telugu and Urdu Hinduism Known for: food-- Hyderabadi Biryani, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabadi_biryani places to visit-Charminar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charminar Chudi bazar (Bangle bazar) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laad_Bazaar Want to read more? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabadi_cuisine History of Hyderabad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizam_of_Hyderabad Golconda fort https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golkonda Salar jung museum http://salarjungmuseum.in/home.php Also there are many Muslims in Hyderabad. It may actually be the majority religion there, though I am not certain of that. The "places to visit" list brings back so many great memories. :) 1 Quote
umsami Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 I may have clicked a link... http://www.mrworld.tv/pages/About/16.html#.V5JZrRW6m01 Yes, it is a bit weird. So is white suit guy the winner? A former winner? Or just somebody trying to make a fashion statement and stand out? Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I feel smarter just for opening this thread :lol: Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I feel smarter just for opening this thread :lol: I feel older. Not a good kind of older though. :tongue_smilie: 5 Quote
hornblower Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Yes, it is a bit weird. So is white suit guy the winner? A former winner? Or just somebody trying to make a fashion statement and stand out? It says the top 10 are the finalists & there are 10 in that photo so I think he's one of the contestants. I don't think they look weird. I think it looks nice for them to hold hands & support each other. 1 Quote
mominco Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Also there are many Muslims in Hyderabad. It may actually be the majority religion there, though I am not certain of that. The "places to visit" list brings back so many great memories. :) SkL when the topic of splitting the state was being discussed many newspapers reported that Muslims were 41% of the population in the twin cities. I am sure you have a lot of stories,memories and pictures and you must have visited many other attractions as well. 1 Quote
Crimson Wife Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Bonus points for you for extra research & dedication to pursuit of knowledge, CW! :D It's called "I'm supposed to be writing a hugely boring paper and looking at hot guys is way more entertaining" :drool5: :lol: 4 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Imagine the accents! <3 You don't have to imagine. Search for who you want to hear on Youtube. 4 Quote
Ewe Mama Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Ok, I have to admit that Mr. Scotland in his kilt was a bit disappointing. I had greater expectations. 1 Quote
DawnM Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 World geography is very important. :) And don't forget learning about the culture and its people. Very, very important. Quote
LauraBeth475 Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Impressive. Mr. Kenya is also worth studying. Hypothetically, there may be guys who don't look their best in either a snazzy three piece suit or a white tee, but that statement has never been proven to my satisfaction. 😎 Quote
Um_2_4 Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Ok, I have to admit that Mr. Scotland in his kilt was a bit disappointing. I had greater expectations. I think we may all have greater expectations about a Scot in a kilt. (probably didn't help that I just finished this week catching up on Outlander :laugh: .) Quote
Miss Peregrine Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 My dd was just registering for classes and there was one called "Human Geography." Legit. 1 Quote
luuknam Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 He reminds me of Freddie Mercury, who was also of Indian origin. The runners-up aren't too bad either. I feel a little guilty looking at guys who could almost be my grandkids .... Most are within my allowed age range though. I mean, hey, if I married a 28yo guy when I was 20yo, then I get to look at guys that are 8 years younger than me, right? And as we get older the allowed gap gets bigger too. So, 31-8=23, but maybe it'd be okay to stretch it to 31-9=22 or something. Some were even really close to my age (I'm also going to happily ignore I'm turning 32 later this month). The only one that *really* stood out as "no way, he's way too young" was the Bulgarian guy - he's 19 and definitely looks very young. I cannot believe Mr Switzerland is 17 though, he's total jail bait: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SWITZERLAND/1407.html#.V5LmUqJe_rA Quote
Guest Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Most are within my allowed age range though. I mean, hey, if I married a 28yo guy when I was 20yo, then I get to look at guys that are 8 years younger than me, right? And as we get older the allowed gap gets bigger too. So, 31-8=23, but maybe it'd be okay to stretch it to 31-9=22 or something. Some were even really close to my age (I'm also going to happily ignore I'm turning 32 later this month). The only one that *really* stood out as "no way, he's way too young" was the Bulgarian guy - he's 19 and definitely looks very young. I cannot believe Mr Switzerland is 17 though, he's total jail bait: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SWITZERLAND/1407.html#.V5LmUqJe_rA Gorgeous jailbait though - I feel guilty even looking! Quote
umsami Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) Nobody bats an eye when a man marries a woman 20+ years younger. So at least allow yourself the freedom to look. Equal rights and all! :) Remember Cher and her Bagel Boy? Edited July 23, 2016 by umsami Quote
DawnM Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Most are within my allowed age range though. I mean, hey, if I married a 28yo guy when I was 20yo, then I get to look at guys that are 8 years younger than me, right? And as we get older the allowed gap gets bigger too. So, 31-8=23, but maybe it'd be okay to stretch it to 31-9=22 or something. Some were even really close to my age (I'm also going to happily ignore I'm turning 32 later this month). The only one that *really* stood out as "no way, he's way too young" was the Bulgarian guy - he's 19 and definitely looks very young. I cannot believe Mr Switzerland is 17 though, he's total jail bait: http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SWITZERLAND/1407.html#.V5LmUqJe_rA They are all much more than 8 years from my age.......much. They could be my sons. Quote
DawnM Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Nobody bats an eye when a man marries a woman 20+ years younger. So at least allow yourself the freedom to look. Equal rights and all! :) Remember Cher and her Bagel Boy? Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are almost 20 years apart. Dick Van Dyke is 90 and his wife is 44. I just don't get it. I can't imagine being married to someone as old, or older, than my father. 1 Quote
umsami Posted July 25, 2016 Author Posted July 25, 2016 This came across my Facebook feed... on the food from Mr. World's home city 1 Quote
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