Quirky or ridiculous?

The jury is still out on Miss Singapore Universe 2011 Valerie Lim's performance at the Miss Universe pageant's official online Q&A video interview.

The statuesque 1.79m beauty queen has left netizens agog with her unusual replies.

The same three questions were posed to all 89 contestants this year.

When asked if Lim believes in life on other planets, the well-spoken 26-year-old said: "I know the moon is not a planet, but I think it's made of cheese, and so mice live on cheese."

She paused momentarily - possibly to allow time for viewers to chuckle or groan - before adding with a giggle: "The moon cheese!"

For the next question - What advantages do women have over men? - Lim recycled her reply she gave at the Miss Singapore Universe finals held here in July.

The behavioural therapist, who works with autistic children, answered that the advantage is being able to strut down the Miss Universe stage in a bikini.

Women can also flip their hair over their shoulders - which she promptly demonstrated with a laugh...Read more.

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