In the 1980s, she and Nikki Craft  led the "Myth California" protests, a series of counter-pageants which accused the Miss California pageant of contributing to "the objectification of women and the glorification of the beauty myth." Simonton wore various meat outfits in these protests: one of baloney in 1982, skirt steak in 1985, and turkey slices in 1987.
In the 1980s, she and Nikki Craft led counter-pageant demonstrations that challenged the Miss California pageant's practices by accusing it of promoting "the objectification of women and the glorification of beauty standards." Simonton wore various meat costumes during these protests: bologna in 1982, skirt steak in 1985, and turkey slices in 1987.