We are in a beauty queen renaissance. The recent wave of beauty queens includes strong and confident women who report on your community, are running to lead our country, and are fully capable of kicking your ass. It's pretty much what Sheryl Sandberg had in mind with #LeanIn.
But news, politics, and mixed martial arts are all niche industries. Miss USA Erin Brady is reaching out to conquer a multi-billion dollar industry in her new role as Super Bowl handicapper.
Her qualifications: a rocket for an arm.
Erin appeared at Ezra Klein’s future home during Super Bowl media week to make some friendly prop bets.
Let's review her picks, which are in bold.
Opening coin toss?
Heads -105 Tails -105
50-50 odds for a heads or tails at the coin toss. Cautious, moderate, sensible. I like it.
Will Knowshon Moreno tear up at the National Anthem?
Yes +400 No -700
No tears spilled for Erin.
Times Payton Manning yells "Omaha": 27.5
Over/Under
Erin could yell "Obama" for all I care.
Times Eli Manning is on TV: 3.5
Over/Under
No wants to see whiny Eli Manning. But Erin? Erin is another matter entirely.
Will marijuana be said on TV?
Yes +550 No -900
The endless stream of contrived "Super Bowl" jokes have already left us exhausted. What we're not tired of: Erin Brady.
Which hat will Bruno Mars wear for the half-time show?
Fedora 2/3 No Hat 2/1 Fur hat 5/1 Tuque 8/1
Erin would look fabulous in an eskimo parka.
The chances a Member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be not wearing a shirt
Yes Even No -140
Erin could teach Flea a thing or two.
Will Richard Sherman be interviewed by Erin Andrews, and will it be shown on TV?
Yes -120 No -120
"Sherman/Andrews: The sequel" is as much of a lock as death and Obamacare taxes.
Remember: If you're going to be a degenerate gambler, might as well take tips from a Miss Universe semi-finalist.