Readers, we have failed you.
From 4 February to 7 March one of the Wonk’s favourite events in the entire nuclear calendar took place and we didn’t even comment on it… yes, that’s right, Miss Atom 2008. We can but report the winner: Yulia Nagaeva. Alas, unlike last year there can be no repeat of Jane’s attempts to use ACW to rig the vote.
Note for new readers: Miss Atom is a beauty contest for “girls” (their word, not mine) in Russia’s nuclear industry. Seriously.
Gridlock | March 14, 2008
Ooh, this means I’ve been reading ACW for well over a year then..
I love the tinkerbell + self-fluorescing-metal motif.
oceanfront_property_in_krygyztan | March 14, 2008
I’m moving to Russia immediately, as by their criteria I’ll still be but a “girl”. Ages 18-35!
Seems radiation signs were the 2006 must-have accessory.
http://miss2008.nuclear.ru/anketa.html?id=201
Brent Logan | March 14, 2008
It’s probably a good thing. After joining in rigging the vote last year, I got a lot of Russian spam.
Btw, it’s nice to know that “girls” applies to 16 – 35 years old.
Lao Tao Ren | March 14, 2008
When are the Chinese and NKs going to join in with their own contests?
Rip | March 15, 2008
OK – TGIF!
How many Ho Diamonds does she get?
spacemanafrica | March 15, 2008
About the same time they are listed as democracies at cia.gov. Sorry, couldn’t help it!
FSB | March 15, 2008
Da Dahling.
We most certainly have “hot” girls in our nuclear industry.
Uncle Glenny | March 16, 2008
It’s not too late to start a “Men of Arms Control” calendar for 2009.
Aaron | March 18, 2008
click my link for the translated version of the winners page.