Beauty contest that celebrates fatties Candidates of the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona (Miss Fat Woman) competition pose for a photo at Casciana Terme in the Tuscan town of Forcoli. (AFP) Angela Scognamiglio, 172kg, celebrates after winning the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona or Miss Fat Woman competition at Casciana Terme in Forcoli. (AFP) A candidate of the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona (Miss Fat Woman) competition takes to the stage. The event is open to women over 100kgs and men over 150kgs in weight. (AFP) A candidate at the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona (Miss Fat Woman) contest on Saturday. Researchers have said that men in regions where food is scarce prefer a mate who has her own personal surplus. (AFP) A candidate at the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona (Miss Fat Woman) contest. The annual event celebrates men and women over a “certain weight”, organisers said. (AFP) A candidate of the 21st Italian national Miss Cicciona contest photographed during the show. Organisers say they want to show that the media image of perfection, being stick thin, isn’t the only way to get recognised. (AFP) Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whats App Pin Interest