.......
Ad Campaign Disabled
Browse anecdotes on science Browse anecdotes on sport Browse anecdotes on sex Browse anecdotes on fashion Browse anecdotes on art Browse anecdotes on music Browse anecdotes on film Browse anecdotes on literature Browse anecdotes on love Browse anecdotes on war Browse anecdotes on crime Browse anecdotes on politics Browse anecdotes on business Browse anecdotes on history Browse anecdotes on travel Browse anecdotes on food Browse anecdotes on philosophy Browse anecdotes on spirituality Browse anecdotes on death
 
Artichoke Queen

In 1947, Marilyn Monroe, then a little known Hollywood starlet, won a curious contest: she was crowned the first "Artichoke Queen of Castroville, California" - the self-proclaimed "artichoke capital of the world."


Monroe, Marilyn (1926-1962) American sex symbol and actress [noted for her roles in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and The Misfits (1966)]

[Sources: foodreference.com]


More Marilyn Monroe anecdotes

Related Anecdote Keywords:
Before They Were Famous Dubious Compliments Beauty Contests Food

View/add Comments [0]
Ratings: 9.08 [79 vote(s)]










 

Random AnecdoteSelected by EditorGive Highest RatingBrowse All Anecdotes
.......


Visit our sister site!, © Anecdotage.com: Famous People. Funny Stories. Funny Anecdotes.
Anecdote database, Jokes and funny stories about celebrities [
Index]

Web Hosting Provided by: Crosswinds.net     Free Unlimited Hosting is Back: CWahi.net