Miss USA 2010: Rima Fakih

Whether you're a seasoned pageant girl or you just like to watch them on TV, I'm sure you can all agree on one thing:  Rima Fakih's reaction to winning the 2010 Miss USA title was priceless.  Seconds after she was announced as the winner, she was asked how she felt about winning the crown.  Obviously overwhelmed by the whole experience, Fakih said, “Ask me after I've had a pizza!” Now that's an All-American answer!

Fakih pulled out a victory after nearly stumbling in her evening gown.  Her near-blunder was replayed during the broadcast.  She almost tripped over the length of her train.  She managed to keep her balance and go on to win the pageant.

“I did it here, I better not do it at Miss Universe,” she said.

Rima Fakih really seems like she's got her act together.  After her stint as Miss USA 2010, where she'll represent the USA in the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant, she plans to attend law school.  She also hopes that her position will help break some negative stereotypes about Arab-Americans.  She said that she wants to “show the world that there are Arabs who are beautiful, not only in looks but also on the inside.  There are Arabs that are caring, that are good people, and who love the country they live in.”

She's an inspiration to all of us, and we hope she represents us well in the Miss Universe Pageant.