Forget the World Cup: Contestants Announced For Brazils Miss Bumbum Competition

The Brazilian soccer team may have disappointed during the World Cup last month, but that doesnt mean the country is done with competitions.

The contestants for the2014 Miss Bumbum Competition, also referred to as Miss b*tt Brazil, have been announced.

Twenty-seven women will compete for the coveted title this year and the winner will take home a $22,000 prize.

The field will be trimmed down to 15 after an online vote and a jury will pick a winner during a ceremony in November.

Japanhas a similar contestand there is also a U.S. version held in Miami.

Its worth noting that winning the contest isnt everything. Andressa Urach, a Miss Bumbum runner-up, was able turn her near victory into agig as a World Cup reporter.