Twitter was abuzz with comments praising Miss Indiana and her “normal” looking body.
When Miss Indiana Mekayla Diehl strutted during the swimsuit portion of the pageant, her curvier-than-some bikini body made the twitterverse burst into applause.
The 25-year-old did not make the semifinals, but she made a legion of new fans.
Here are some of the reactions online.
https://twitter.com/StephsDangerout/statuses/475818786302734336
I love how Miss Indiana isn't crazy skinny
— Katie Plowman (@kaiteplowman) June 9, 2014
Dear #MissIndiana thank you for looking like an average woman. #SwimsuitCompetition
— Stephanie Villella (@stephwatson_91) June 9, 2014
The fact that Miss Indiana is not a complete twig makes me really happy!
— Kadee McKoin (@k_mck12) June 9, 2014
Finally a contestant that's not a bag of bones. #missindiana #missusa2014 #beautiful
— Terra Jo (@terraj21) June 9, 2014