What is a pageant wave?

The royal wave, also known as a regal wave, pageant wave, parade wave, or Miss America wave, is a similar but distinct kind of hand waving gesture in which a person executes something alternatively described as either a ‘plastic grin’ with ‘fingers cupped’ and ‘forearm swaying side-to-side’ or a “vertical hand with a …

Why is it called the wave?

That name came from, well, Ron Jones’ head. Mr. Jones, the teacher represented in this book by Ben Ross, claims that he called this movement “The Third Wave” because the salute he’d chosen looked like a wave, and he knew that the third wave was always the strongest in a series (source). Got all that?

What does a low wave mean?

There are a lot of different acknowledgements that can occur between passing bikers. Here are a few of the salutes: The Low Wave – Extend the left arm downward at a forty-five degree angle (straight out is the signal for a left turn). I’ve seen this most often used by folks on cruisers, especially Harleys.

How much do Miss Universe contestants get paid?

Cash, crown and glamour: $100,000 prize money, a New York flat, and other prizes that await Miss Universe winners. There will not be a Miss Universe pageant this year, and the Miss Universe Organization plans to hold two pageants next year – for 2022 and 2023.