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Subject: GORGEOUS JERSEY GIRLS!!!!
Author: Fannie Pack [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:30:18 10/19/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Alyssa looks AMAZING. Can't believe she didn't make the 5. Pageants can really be a crap shoot! She's young, though-- I can definitely see her winning Miss USA some day. (NT) -- Chris_Parker, 21:29:43 10/19/09 Mon I agree - I can see her competing at Miss Universe. She is simply breathtaking here and this gown is perfect for her - the color, the simplicity, the strapless top to showcase her shoulders. She should not give up - its only a matter of time. (NT) -- 2 Cents, 07:30:57 10/20/09 Tue Alyssa is so beautiful I don't even know where to begin. It's a good thing she has until somewhere around 2015 to win. Not giving her at least a state Miss title would just be wrong. I liked that dress on Kristen but on Alyssa it is pure perfection. (NT) -- Elin, 12:58:41 10/20/09 Tue I hate New Jersey. (NT) -- Meemaw, 13:43:56 10/20/09 Tue Seriously. 'Hey! That girl looks like a Miss Universe. That's why we should...not...crown her'. Blah. (NT) -- Fra, 13:51:39 10/20/09 Tue It's no wonder why New Jersey can't produce a Miss USA, they never choose the ones who can. (NT) -- KDK, 15:21:02 10/20/09 Tue she is so pretty!!!! (NT) -- I love this picture of her, too!, 17:20:21 10/20/09 Tue I'm not from NJ, so can anyone tell who these 2 pretty girls are? (NT) -- ?, 22:47:56 10/20/09 Tue They were the victims of robbery, particularly the redhead, Alyssa Campanella. (NT) -- Meemaw, 23:02:25 10/20/09 Tue One Word: Perfection (NT) -- DD, 09:50:16 10/21/09 Wed sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but as beautiful as they are in this photo, and as nice as they are in this photo on stage they just obviously not ready to walk away with the crown. Alyssa's SS body was nowhere close to being deserving of top 5 you just can't be skinny and think that means you're fit! Alyssa's gown was way too tight you could see her panty line from off stage. And Racheal needs another year also to prepare better she just wasn't even close! I agree with everyone else they could win Miss NJ USA one day, but they need to take the competition seriously and not walk in thinking the title is going to be given to them!!! (NT) -- Not this year!, 10:33:55 10/21/09 Wed Alyssa's body was straight off the runway and she was no where near as thin as Krista Richmond. (NT) -- SS photos to come!, 10:39:25 10/21/09 Wed I was not at the pageant, so this comment may be way off base. Everyone is saying that Alyssa's "performance" was not up to par, wasn't physically fit, gown issues, didn't shine, etc. etc. All of these things are very superficial and could be remedied in about 5 hours of work and some weight training. ALYSSA IS PERFECTION! You cannot work on a face like hers or work really hard to have the presence she has. It is natural and effortless for her. I am stunned that she was not crowned both last year and this year. As with Fannie Pack, I am completely devoted to this girl and very biased. The girl they crowned is beautiful and tall, but does not hold a candle to Alyssa and, unfortunately, the new titleholder will not make it past top 15 at Miss USA. Alyssa would have been a shoe-in for top 5 and no doubt would be a serious contender for the title. I seriously hope she competes again and someone with some sense crowns her! (NT) -- Former MAO Miss State, 11:35:01 10/21/09 Wed she ran her fingers through her hair on stage! she could be Miss NJ USA and Miss USA one day but only if she takes it seriously (NT) -- !!, 14:27:57 10/21/09 Wed I believe Alyssa is the new "Shandi", based on her beauty, style, poise, and popularity. She needs to move her butt to Wyoming or Nebraska. Those states would love to claim a Miss USA title! Who were the judges at NJ USA this year? I'm not going on a witch hunt or anything......just very curious as to who judged. (NT) -- Indy, 16:49:55 10/21/09 Wed Indy, I will help you get the voodoo dolls together!!! (NT) -- gaj, 17:04:06 10/21/09 Wed But won't the sash factor hurt her at nationals? (NT) -- John - Lives in WA, 20:39:34 10/21/09 Wed Like I said, I don't know who she is, but from this photo, the brunette looks much prettier - face & body. What is her name please? (NT) -- ?, 22:39:16 10/21/09 Wed That's Rachael Carolla...Miss Teen NJ 04 (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 23:13:39 10/21/09 Wed let us not forget in general the pageant world is not fond of red heads and nvr has been. true a few flukes here and there but not in general add red hair to porcoline skin or fake tan that does not look right on red heads . there is little to no chance no matter how lovely (NT) -- pocketpc, 00:42:46 10/22/09 Thu Well, it's not like there are that many red-heads out there competing in pageants. (NT) -- ACL, 17:02:04 10/23/09 Fri The New Jersey judges need to be locked up and placed into isolation for ten years and fed nothing but dog biscuits and water. I wish state pageant judges were instructed to overlook some nervousness or roughness around the edges and choose the most beautiful girl with the most potential after a little polishing. But I can also understand the drive to choose the delegate who competes the best on state pageant night. Just a difference in opinion, but Alyssa is too beautiful not to forgive some nervousness, and so those judges should be punished mercilessly for their indiscretions. (NT) -- BamaMan, 09:56:19 10/25/09 Sun I agree BamaMan. You can always assume when someone who has it all on stage doesn't win or come close that something must have happened in the interview room. But, after seeing Carrie Prejean and SC Teen fumble through their answers at the top, I started assuming interviews didn't matter in USA. There's a burglar somewhere running loose in New Jersey! (NT) -- Gypsy, 13:21:35 10/25/09 Sun I usually hate the accusations that someone got "robbed" because I figure the judges saw what they saw, and I feel it takes something away from the winner or the girls that placed (the ones that did the "robbing"). But everytime I scroll past this picture of Alyssa I also don't understand how she didn't make the top5. I wasn't there to watch, but I feel like USA pageants are easier to judge based on pictures, because it is a beauty pageant. But, I guess something else must have caught the judges eyes, and I hope Alyssa has continued success in modeling and whatever else she does. (NT) -- Spartan Girl, 14:28:34 10/25/09 Sun

Subject: Do Miss USA contestants have platforms?n
Author: name [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:42:00 10/24/09 Sat No shoe jokes please. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Some have personal platforms/causes that they work towards, but it isn't like MAO where they have to have a platform. (NT) -- John - Lives in WA, 23:48:10 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: 6 months ago....
Author: Elin [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:02:08 10/19/09 Mon Today it is 6 months ago since Kristen Dalton captured the Miss USA title in Las Vegas. How well do you think she's done so far? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wake me up when her reign is over. Zzzzzzzzzzzz..... (NT) -- Edgyeiji, 08:48:45 10/19/09 Mon Elin, I think Kristen has held her own ground, some people may have thought her year was shortchanged due to controversy that didnt involve her, I believe she overcame that with displaying professionalism and tact. I also loved her Miss Universe energy in the Bahamas, a real trooper in a tough year. May opportunities come her way in the future, she deserves it. (NT) -- Howard, 09:04:36 10/19/09 Mon At least she has not fallen down on stage yet. (NT) -- XXXXXXX, 09:47:09 10/19/09 Mon Overall I think she's done a fine job. What I do find a little disappointing is that I rarely see photos of her where she looks as good as she did the night she was crowned. The photo above is stunning. She has had some good shots since, but they seem to be the exception rather than the rule. And yes, I am re-living that photo from the US Open as I type this. I get that we can't tease her hair in full pageant mode every day, but can we plase find her a style that works with her fine thin hair?!? (NT) -- MissMerlin, 10:22:17 10/19/09 Mon I totally agree with this opinion, I would be much more enthusiastic about Kristen had she been able to maintain the look she had the night she won. As it is, I think she's okay but completely void of any glamour. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:24:08 10/20/09 Tue Wonder why she doesn't get extensions for volume. I know someone who got them - not for length, just to add volume - made a huge difference & looks fantastic, yet still natural. And it takes her half the time it used to to do her hair. (NT) -- just a suggestion, 15:18:31 10/20/09 Tue That is such a great picture of her.I wish she looked like that at Universe,but with the scores she got, I don't think the judges wanted her from the start.However, I still owe her a personal thank-you card for beating you-know-who. (NT) -- Andres, 12:25:34 10/19/09 Mon I still look at her and think.. what a pretty Miss America.. I mean USA :) (NT) -- Gypsy, 14:03:37 10/19/09 Mon LOL...same here, Gypsy...so much more MAO than USA in my opinion, as well. (NT) -- Marylander, 14:37:30 10/19/09 Mon If I had to imagine Cinderella in real life, it would be Kristen Dalton :) (NT) -- Gypsy, 16:00:51 10/19/09 Mon Utah should have won..... (NT) -- Kristin is boring, 23:38:54 10/19/09 Mon Although, I really don't dislike Kristen, I agree about Utah winning. (NT) -- KDK, 11:05:02 10/20/09 Tue The biggest robbery was TN's ommission from Top 5. The gown was a little so-so, but that girl is so unique and so pretty. I find Utah to have too square a jaw (great final answer though), AZ to be pretty but quite a dingbat and KY to be a WTF head-scratcher in Top 5. I certainly see how NC and CA made Top 5, but I honestly ranked them 3rd and 4th RU at that point. I would have had TN, TX in top 5 instead of AZ and KY, with TN at the top. That girl looks great all the time! (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 09:10:17 10/21/09 Wed Right on about Tennessee being in the 5! Did you watch the TN USA online last month.The outgoing Miss TN looked fantastic (NT) -- Andres, 11:52:19 10/21/09 Wed I think she is so pretty. She looked like a real life Barbie up on that stage. However I think she likes that WOW factor that makes people intrigued and excited by a Miss USA. My personal pic from that Top 5 was Utah. (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 10:14:36 10/21/09 Wed lacks that WOW factor (NT) -- FP...clearly has typing issues., 10:15:38 10/21/09 Wed* won't be remembered in time to come. No impact really during her reign (NT) -- fan, 07:22:07 10/22/09 Thu Sorry, she is one of the most bland Miss USA's we've had in quite a while. I'm not sure she realizes she won Miss USA, not Miss teen USA (NT) -- Sorry, 18:40:00 10/23/09 Fri still love that dress (NT) -- fan, 12:49:40 10/24/09 Sat This year's Top Five was so confusing. I never understood Kristen or Carrie's high scores. (They weren't horrible but I didn't see the "it" factor the judges were seeing.) I thought Utah was going to walk away with it. With Kentucky I was like "Why didn't you wait a year or two?" Universe was just as confusing and I haven't had my "conversion experience" with this year's winner. (NT) -- Wayne, 21:41:32 10/24/09 Sat Wayne, I will never have my conversion experience with this years winner. Anytime I see bright red lipstick I want to hurl (NT) -- Andres, 22:06:05 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: I love the new graphics. Hilarious! Great job as usual!
Author: version 2.0 [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:32:21 10/24/09 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Regina is a genius! And if y'all knew what she really did for a living you'd swear she's in the wrong profession! Best Banner Ever!!! (NT) -- Meemaw, 15:53:15 10/24/09 Sat Regina - you continue to set the bar even higher! HILLARIOUS!!!! (NT) -- homie, 16:13:52 10/24/09 Sat I'm LOVIN the new graphic too!! HAHAHA! (NT) -- TNBoy, 16:38:52 10/24/09 Sat U Rock Regina!!!! (NT) -- GMAN, 18:48:48 10/24/09 Sat Wow! I'm lovin' that crunchy retro 80's hair Regina! Kudos! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal! - reporting for duty!, 19:02:45 10/24/09 Sat LOVE the new banner at the top!! fantastic!! (NT) -- VirginiaGirl, 20:54:23 10/24/09 Sat That is absolutely hysterical! (NT) -- Andres, 21:32:57 10/24/09 Sat Im dying over the picture of Kristen! (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 21:39:24 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Miss Hawaii USA "Most Beautiful Legs"

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Tiki Java
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Date Posted: 20:59:58 10/24/09 Sat

On Thurs. Oct 22, The Miss Hawaii USA 2010 contestants participated in a fundraiser for the Red Cross & it's Samoan tsunami relief project at Pearl Nightclub at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu.
The ladies sold $1.00 votes for "Miss Popularity" and sold posters & autographed pictures. They also participated in a "Most Beautiful Legs" contest. More than $6,000 was raised for our Polynesian cousins in Samoa in their time of need!

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Subject: Florida U.S. Queens
Author: beautiful group of state queens! [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:50:15 10/22/09 Thu Found this on their egroup page ... what a beautiful group of ladies [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WOW! The Mrs' hair is like a Jetsons/Marge Simpson helmet! How do you get hair that big? (I thought that was a Texas thing . . . ) (NT) -- NE Queen, 16:32:09 10/23/09 Fri Why that is Kellie Lightbourne the Miss Virginia USA from 1999! (NT) -- : o ), 17:37:58 10/23/09 Fri I think she looks gorgeous! (NT) -- I've never seen a bad photo of her ... all the queens are beautiful (and look @ all the redheads!)., 18:30:21 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Idaho Results
Author: fyi [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:09:54 10/24/09 Sat Miss Idaho Teen USA Hosanna Kabakoro and Miss Idaho USA Jessica Hellwinkle [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Awesome new graphics!
Author: puff [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:16:15 10/24/09 Sat Regina, you have absolutely outdone yourself this time! I LOVE the new graphic up top! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I'm willing to bet Regina was giggling her ass off as she put that together. Funniest thing I've seen in quite a while! (NT) -- Indy, 14:39:37 10/24/09 Sat Thanks! Indy, I was giggling because I was imagining that if all four of them competed back in the 80's their hair-dos would be so trendy! (NT) -- R, Phellange, 17:15:34 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Question about "tramp stamps", "ink", and all other tattoo-ey issues
Author: I Love WA! [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:36:20 10/16/09 Fri I saw a slew of postings on the Guru board and it spiked my curiousity. Some posters (mostly anonymous, of course) on the Guru board seem to get a little over-dramatic about things. Since I actually "know" some of you guys, I feel your opinions matter a more. Or at least to me, they matter more. =) So my questions: Are tats "illegal" in any pageant system? I'd think not, but are they frowned upon enough that a girl won't win because of a tattoo? Do all the systems encourage their contestants to cover up their tattoos while competing onstage? Do you think the idea of tattoo's comes of as tacky or cheap for a Miss America? for Miss USA? for Miss Universe?for Miss World? for Mrs. America? Do you think the "uber-conservative" idea of tattoos/ other "rebelious" behaviors are outdated and should not be made an issue because it's now 2009? Or should our girls be as close to the perfect ideal of a role model/professional? Just wondering your opinions. Feel free to weigh in on whatever you'd like... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think of this in the words of Kanye West "My attitude is tattooed so I guess that means its permanent..." click in -- Gypsy, 11:01:23 10/17/09 Sat Tattoos definitely carry a negative connotation in pageants (and in life for that matter), no matter how popular or unpopular they are. Don't get one, or cover it up if you really want to win. (NT) -- Very simple., 12:16:59 10/19/09 Mon As someone who has three tattoos, my only choice of drug is caffine and lots of it. (NT) -- MLOP, 12:38:05 10/19/09 Mon I'm just saying that's a general connotation that goes along with it, which is one reason I believe its still considered taboo in the pageant world. My drug of choice is coca cola.. and one of my favorite things to tell my mother (who got me hooked), is that I love Coke, but I don't snort it because the ice cubes would get stuck in my nose ;) hahaha (NT) -- Gypsy, 13:59:33 10/19/09 Mon BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! My friend is sadly addicted to Pepsi and would hook up to an IV if it meant it would work faster. (NT) -- MLOP, 18:25:32 10/19/09 Mon My personal response and relationship with my tattoo - click in -- vertically challenged, 11:58:23 10/17/09 Sat BTW: Please excuse spelling/grammar errors. In "rant" mode all of that kind of goes out the window, lol (NT) -- vertically challenged, 11:59:25 10/17/09 Sat I just don't like the way they look. It's an aesthetic thing--nothing about the person's character. (NT) -- daffodil, 12:15:04 10/17/09 Sat Very well said,daffodil. (NT) -- Andres, 22:27:35 10/23/09 Fri Tramp Stamp (NT) -- ., 15:42:03 10/17/09 Sat In general I do not mind tattoos, as many of them have a personal signifincance to the contestant. As far as pageants go, I have seen a few contestants compete with their tattoo showing at one local, year, etc..and then totally cover it up (make up, one piece instead of two piece) the next year or local. (NT) -- Aida (sorry for spl/grm errors - thanks Nyquil!), 18:02:44 10/17/09 Sat I am not a fan of them. In my opinion, yes, they should be ocvered up for a pageant but anyone who thinkis less of a person becasue of having one clearly has some issues of their own. (NT) -- no big deal, just keep it covered while competing., 11:42:00 10/18/09 Sun Please click in for my statement regarding tattoos -- MLOP, 12:52:07 10/19/09 Mon Speak for yourself MLOP! The second I got that pretty little 1-1/2" butterfly tattoed on my lower back, I became a drug addled fiend that is incapable of being a good role model! (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 17:30:00 10/19/09 Mon Yeah, and huffing all those paint and caulk fumes are the next step. (NT) -- MLOP, 18:27:29 10/19/09 Mon Indeed,MLOP,tattos are a personal thing. But that doesn't mean they are attractive to look at. Being "inked" is huge right now,and men and women are free to do with their bodies what they want. But a judge is also free to score a girl if he/she doesn't like tattos.. Changing your hair color is one thing-it's temporary.But permanently marking yourserlf is another. And no pageant girl should be shocked for receive a lower score because the judge doesn't like the look of the tattoo.The same as a girl can get a lower score for implants or a bad dye job. (NT) -- Andres, 22:24:45 10/23/09 Fri My 2 cents on tats: It's a completely generational thing. For girls who are of a competitive age right now, tatoos are enjoyed, respected, admired and much discussed. Here's the problem: Most of those who judge these girls in pageants are of a different generation -- one whose members may see ink as "trashy" or indicative of an alternative lifestyle. Honestly, I'm of the latter generation, but I don't have a problem with a girl having a tatoo. But I've also never judged SS in a pageant where a girl had an obvious one across her back or a "tramp stamp." I can't honestly say if I would count off or not. I think it would depend on how obvious, what it appeard to be, how much it distracted from her overall beauty, etc. But I would judge an obvious boob job the same way. I guess my only point is this: If you're thinking about a tatoo, consider your priorities: Click in for more (if I haven't bored you already). -- Hoosier Girl, 13:20:35 10/19/09 Mon Yattoos, tattoos...... -- Brynn, 15:30:37 10/19/09 Mon Damn MLOP, I know you are a smart and eloquent woman but I have to say that was one of your best arguments yet! Well said!!! Sadly, I don't entirely agree with you. LOL! Well, let me put that another way. I don't disagree with anything you said, however I still think of tatoos as a distraction when I see them on the pageant stage. I don't mind tattoos, I don't mind people with tattoos, but when I see a girl on-stage in swimsuit with a tattoo my eye goes away from the girl and to the tattoo. That to me is the same as picking a bad gown. Ya know, the kind that you notice the dress instead of the girl in it? Same principle. And it is for that reason that I think they should be covered in pageant competition. (NT) -- MissMerlin, 15:49:24 10/19/09 Mon Which is no different than everyone looking at Kristen Dalton's new rack in every picture leading up to Miss USA. Its all about the aesthetics of it - some want to believe that tattoos are automatically trashy, but boob jobs can be as well. It used to be that getting a boob job was only for hookers and strippers and now they are considered somewhat accepted by pageant people. I don't see why tattoos should be treated any different since its still a physical change that that does not alter a girl's ability to do the job. (NT) -- MLOP, 18:23:55 10/19/09 Mon Again, I don't disagree with you... if the boobs (real or fake) are so damn distracting that it draws my eye to that one part of her then I don't like it. Tattoos, boob, ridiculous jewelry, bad dress... anything that makes me look at the "thing" rather than the girl is bad on a pageant stage in my book. (NT) -- MissMerlin, 07:48:15 10/20/09 Tue It seems that a sweet tattoo like a heart or flower is less offensive in the viewers eye than say a skull or growling animal etc. My point is different day, different judges. I think sometimes pageants are more about an ideal instead of an individual statement or how well one fits into that ideal. Personally, a small tattoo would be o.k. Good question. (NT) -- No Name, 16:41:12 10/19/09 Mon I laugh when I read that because, although I have no tattoos or plans to ever get one, if I were to get one, I'd want to be like a massive tiger or something ridiculously huge and offensive. If I'm gonna go, I'm gonna go all out. I actually think, in terms of tattoos, an Angelina Jolie covered in large tattoos is much sexier than for example my friend (who doesn't do pageants) with a crown tattooed on her crack. But in a pageant, no I wouldn't crown a tattoo. Because all I'd see is tattoo. I also wouldn't crown a bad dress and don't even get me started on what I think about plastic surgery (NT) -- Gypsy, 09:14:40 10/20/09 Tue Gypsy, if you don't mind, I would LOVE to get you started on what you think about plastic surgury. (NT) -- what do you think of it?, 16:02:36 10/24/09 Sat There is a reason a tattoo (on the back) is called a "tramp stamp" by everyone, not necessarily older people. A lot of college students still think tattoos look trashy. (NT) -- .., 17:35:19 10/19/09 Mon I don't think anyone said tramp stamp is used by older people. We all know everyone uses it but I still hate the phrase. (NT) -- Brynn, 17:40:48 10/19/09 Mon I meant no offense to anyone in my use of "tramp stamp." And I didn't intend to generalize that all women with tattoos on their lower backs that peek out when wearing low-cut pants, shorts or swim suits are tramps. It's just shorthand. Sorry if anyone took offense. (NT) -- HG, 19:03:35 10/19/09 Mon Oh don't worry about it. I may hate the phrase but it's one to stay. If I got offended everytime I hear someone say it...well, I would become a recluse who only talks to my dog. (NT) -- Brynn, 19:14:55 10/19/09 Mon I will be glad when the tattoo trend is over. It looks cute on a young girl- but on an old wrinkled body (like mine) it is yucky. I don't think I would crown a girl with one. (NT) -- XXXXXXX, 08:12:35 10/20/09 Tue I went to a wedding last year and the bride looked gorgeous walking down the aisle.... until she passed me and revealed a big ugly tattoo on her right shoulder blade. Had she been wearing a bikini on the beach I would have thought nothing of it, but in a formal wedding gown it just ruined her appearance. I think tattoos in pageants are the same way, they're just not appropriate. They're fine in an everyday setting, but on a pageant stage or at a formal event they cheapen the overall look. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:43:03 10/20/09 Tue I agree with you MeeMaw! They look great at the bar- but not so hot in the board room! LOL (NT) -- XXXXXXX, 15:08:49 10/20/09 Tue You don't put a bumper sticker on a Mercedes. (NT) -- Ga fan, 21:15:21 10/23/09 Fri That's the way I see it also. I don't connect the druggie connatation as others my age, I just don't find tattoos pretty/beautiful/gorgeous. You can up the ante and say you'd never see a bumper sticker on a Rolls Royce. You just don't do it. And I agree, Angelina's on a beach look great but dressed up it just doesn't work for me. (NT) -- And wait until the skin starts to sag and it will. Seen it, don't like it all., 21:40:59 10/23/09 Fri OK, as someone who loves a former MAO contestant with a tattoo, I totally get this. I agree with Meemaw, there are some times a big exposed tatttoo is overwhelming. And I recall when Tammy told me when she had gotten one that she had tanked any chance of ever winning MNY. But she was careful about placement - that it was somewhere it could not be seen with clothing on. But I don't know that I want to see a bunch of ink on a titleholder. Of course, what becomes acceptable ink? HI a couple of years ago had one of her foot that was fairly large, but didn't appear to be too much for me. So I guess it may depend on where it is placed and what is represents. That becomes a personal issue on the judges part. (NT) -- ObviousMan, 06:57:10 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Prayers
Author: Gypsy [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:56:45 10/23/09 Fri I just read this on the Arkansas board and I'm so shocked and saddened. One of the chaperones for Miss Arkansas, Sarah Nail, lost her 10 year old grand daughter due to complications from swine flu. Sarah is a staple of the MAO organization in our state and we love her dearly. If you would please think of her during this time and send prayers and warm thoughts her way. She is a very special part of Miss Arkansas and of the Miss White River Association open prelim in Arkansas. I just don't know what to say about this. We all love Sarah so much. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There are no words at a time like this. Please let them know they are in our prayers. (NT) -- homie, 08:47:07 10/24/09 Sat This is so sad! I know who Sarah is, she is one of the nicest ladies in the AR MAO, I can't imagine how devastating this is for her and her family. I'm afraid this flu is going to take a lot of young lives this year. (NT) -- Meemaw, 09:12:08 10/24/09 Sat even sadder -- Miss Conduct, 10:53:12 10/24/09 Sat Very sad news indeed. My heart and prayers go out to this family. Like Meemaw said, it's unfortunately going to be happening more and more to people. (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 12:16:17 10/24/09 Sat Even sadder is that this is the 2nd child lost by Sarah's son and his wife. Lost a toddler a few years back. (NT) -- Sad, 13:47:05 10/24/09 Sat Gypsy, thank you for letting us know about this. Prayers are going out to her and her family. (NT) -- Indy, 14:42:28 10/24/09 Sat How sad...my prayers are certainly with them. and a good opportunity to remind everyone to wash your hands a lot! and if you feel sick, stay home so you don't spread your germs. (sorry, I'm going to grad school at a med school, and we get all sorts of reminders of things like this) (NT) -- Spartan Girl, 15:39:46 10/24/09 Sat I'm so sorry. Prayers to the family. It is starting to hit too close to home for the comfort of this mom. I am beginning to feel I should play Michael Jackson and have my two children wear masks to school. Although I KNOW my 15 year-olds mask would be removed before I left the school parking lot. :( Prayers and sympathy to the family. (NT) -- NTHM, 15:58:45 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Miss Oklahoma State University
Author: TXPAGEANTGUY [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:21:59 10/22/09 Thu Okay I am off and running from Dallas to Stillwater to catch this prelim. One of my girls is competing tonight, so if any of you happen to be out and about, make sure to say HI! Katy is contestant 3 out of 14, so keep your fingers crossed and send some good vibes our way!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Update: TX's girl is 2nd RU. According to him, she looked great, but is still recovering from illness and he could tell when she started to loose steam. She competes again in November, so we'll keep our fingers crossed that she's back to full strenght. And keep him in your prayers tonight - he has a 5 hour drive back home! (NT) -- homie, 23:29:43 10/22/09 Thu Must have been a tough contest. I am familiar with Aly Akers the first runner up, she is a doll. (NT) -- dessertdeb, 00:46:13 10/23/09 Fri Just getting in. I AM NUTS for driving all that in one day! Boomer the wonder dog was at the front door with the WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN look on her face! Katie was AMAZING tonight. I'm so proud of her. She's recovering from a horrible bout with the Flu, had to go to the hospital to get fluids and lost 10 pounds along the way. But she worked hard for this one! Aly was a doll, wore an orange version of Kristin Dalton's blue gown from USA. Her talent was enjoyable to watch, but she needs to work hard on her communication skills in onstage q & a. Homie, thanks for talking to me on the cell during my drive home, you are SO sweet to help keep me awake! November is just around the corner, and the next round of prelims as well! (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 02:51:18 10/23/09 Fri I feel in love with Katie the first time I saw her walk out on stage at her first prelim night of Miss O the year before last. She is a total doll. Personally thought she should have won Miss Southeastern prelim last year. She was the best on stage. I hope she makes it to Miss O this year. She has great potential. (NT) -- Big Katie fan, 22:24:53 10/23/09 Fri SO jealous that I couldn't attend! Heard Katy was fabulous though! I just love that girl. She'll definately make it back this year. (NT) -- A-townstomp, 04:51:41 10/24/09 Sat

Subject: Miss Globe International 2009 Contestants
Author: ameliavega27 [Edit]	Date Posted: 01:09:24 10/19/09 Mon Miss Globe International 2009 Beauty Pageant will start on October 15 and the grand coronation night will be on November 1 to be held in Sport Palace - Durres, Albania. The reigning Miss Globe International 2008, Almeida Abazi (photo above) will take her final walk and crown her successor during the final event. There are a total of 58 beautiful contestants from all over the world participating this year... View the candidates here (Supreme Beauty)... Batch 1 / Batch 2 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow, that's some crown... (NT) -- snicker snicker..., 06:31:56 10/19/09 Mon Earlier this year I thought we hadn't seen enough bad designs to hold another Ugly Crown Contest, but this sure goes in the kitty for whenever we DO have enough! (NT) -- New York Guy, 11:41:14 10/19/09 Mon Excuse me, MLOP. I just remembered it was the UNIQUE Crown Contest. LOL! (NT) -- New York Guy, 16:21:09 10/19/09 Mon It says something about my presence on this board when y'all correct or punish yourselves. That, ladies and gents is absolute power! (NT) -- MLOP, 18:28:56 10/19/09 Mon I actually winced when I saw New York Guy's first comment.....then an evil grin came over my face, just like any other spectator kid at a schoolyard fight. LOL. (NT) -- Indy, 16:52:18 10/21/09 Wed Venezuela's pose is,um,interesting.Did Taiwan just step off the ice in her countries version of the Ice Capades? The USA girl looks like she wants to beat somebody up. (NT) -- Andres, 12:22:37 10/19/09 Mon Isn't Kelli McCarty competing in the soft porno...er, I mean, pageant? Let's just say.."It's very Euro..." But I do have to love a pageant that has both a Miss Siberia and a Miss Tartarstan. (NT) -- Tiki Java, 02:08:57 10/20/09 Tue btw...Miss Tartarstan's rommie is Miss Fish'nchipistan (That's a breakaway ethnic enclave of Condimentstan (d).) (NT) -- Tiki Java, 02:12:36 10/20/09 Tue BWAHAHAHAHA! (NT) -- Finley, 01:45:32 10/24/09 Sat The crown looks like it was made from recycled hubcaps or something... (NT) -- Upstate NYer, 06:48:53 10/20/09 Tue or is it an old wrestling championship belt being recycled? (NT) -- Upstate NYer, 06:50:51 10/20/09 Tue It looks like the belt Miss Unoverse is wearing on her swimsuit in the banner on the top of Pageant Central(I never did understand that belt) (NT) -- Andres, 16:56:07 10/21/09 Wed For me the crown looks like the enlarged a high school class ring from the 80s and stuck it on her head! (NT) -- Pageant Mom, 13:18:36 10/21/09 Wed

Subject: MISSOURI USA PICKS!
Author: New2 (I'm BACK!) [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:49:07 10/20/09 Tue Been gone for a while ... but noticed that my state's MO USA pictures have been posted ... here are my top 5. There are A LOT of MAO crossovers this season. We have 2 former MO-OT's competeing (Mary Bauer and Sydney Stottlemyre). Sydney was the 4th runner up @ MAOT 2008, and Mary was 4th runner up in Miss this year. We also have a bunch of girls who competed this year at MO MAO in Miss. It should be intresting to see how these ladies fare in this form of competition versus MAO. TEEN: Madison Hill (1st RNR MOTUSA 08) Sydney Stottlemyre (MO OT 08, 4th RNR MAOT) Mary Bauer (MO OT 07) Theresa Huellinghorst (Sister of Breanna, MO TUSA 07) Nicole Nolan MISS: (all returning from former placements at MO USA) Ashley Strohmier Rachael Shinabargar Amy Forrest Jessica Brundridge Danielle Bounds My picks for winners are Ashley Strohmier (I think she can put Missouri back on the map) and Sydney Stottlemyre (I've always thought this girl was USA material, she's gorgeous). [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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PS: went to post pictures, but it wouldn't allow me. (NT) -- New2, 20:50:33 10/20/09 Tue Stottlemrye will be hard to beat. I am going with Strohmier for Miss and Stottlemyre for Teen (NT) -- Miss Molly, 10:43:40 10/21/09 Wed OK New 2, I will try to post for you -- lets see if this works, 17:44:14 10/23/09 Fri Well, you have to click in for it sorry (NT) -- sorry, 17:45:38 10/23/09 Fri

Subject: Teen Talent
Author: AZ Fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:05:55 10/23/09 Fri Can anyone suggest a good song for a very strong (belter) singer. It needs to be entertaining and for a teen,,,any suggestions appreciated! Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Break it to me gently. (NT) -- XXXXXXX, 15:45:15 10/23/09 Fri

Subject: check out miss america contestants...... http://www.greentwithtamara.com/pg_contest.php
Author: pag.fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:07:10 10/18/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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maybe this is better -- pagfan, 19:07:45 10/18/09 Sun Thanks for the link! Everyone vote for your favorite! (NT) -- TNBoy, 21:13:16 10/18/09 Sun Worse than I imagined. (NT) -- my oh my, 22:10:31 10/19/09 Mon Agreed, I was mortified at the way my state rep looked. I never want to see this again. (NT) -- too embarrassed to even say where I am from., 22:35:27 10/19/09 Mon I didn't know what to expect but now that I watched, I am disappointed. I wanted to be surprised and weigh my vote but I couldn't even vote. (NT) -- Just green, 11:36:08 10/22/09 Thu Agreed... how embarassing! -- Somewhere in SC, 12:57:11 10/22/09 Thu Jersey Jersey I love Ashley. And can I say Miss Oregon is my new Ashlyn minus the girl crush. I absolutley adore CeCe! (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 23:20:24 10/19/09 Mon Welcome to the OR bandwagon - I love your reaction, Fannie Pack! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal!, 22:40:13 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Utah's Pictures Are UP!
Author: Been There Done That [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:29:06 10/17/09 Sat Who are your favorites? Not a lot of Teens this year but I think it's going to come down to Manti City Syracuse Southern Utah Miss: Davis County Riverton Salt Lake Valley Wasatch Valley Weber County West Valley [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Miss: Sugarhouse, Weber County, Wasatch Valley, Davis County, Draper. Teen: Park City, Southern Utah, Syracuse (NT) -- Aida, 17:50:03 10/17/09 Sat I'm really interested and excited to see who will be winning this year. (NT) -- Brynn, 09:13:57 10/19/09 Mon Will the pageant be webcasted or is there anyone from the boards attending so they can update us? This sucks that this will be my first year I've missed it in...I think four years! (NT) -- Brynn, 11:21:15 10/19/09 Mon I wonder why Margot O'Leary Nebeker doesn't have an official pic. (NT) -- KDK, 12:27:54 10/19/09 Mon Miss West Valley channels Alicia Monique Blanco, Miss AZ USA, from the eyes up. Anyone else see it? (NT) -- Daisy Duke, 16:21:06 10/19/09 Mon So the girls checked in today and since one of my really good friends is competing, I just wanted to wish them (well, her in particular lol) GOOD LUCK! (NT) -- Brynn, 19:26:10 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: King of the Crown--Love this show
Author: dssertdeb [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:51:42 10/12/09 Mon The episode with Donna, former Miss SC state and her daughter was really touching. About growing up more than pageants. I couldn't believe it when her daughter showed up on stage in her mother's dress from a pageant 20 years ago? That was so sad. Hopefully mom watches the show. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I'm totally on the Donna-was-overbearing train, but I have to say I did think that re-tooled dress was precious! I wish I had one like that. I'm into sentimental things like that. : ) (NT) -- daffodil, 15:06:38 10/12/09 Mon I'm surprised that the coach didn't ask Donna to sit in the other room. She brought her daughter for coaching but couldn't stay quiet long enough for the lesson. (NT) -- Fan, 19:33:13 10/12/09 Mon I was out of town last week, but taped the episode. Hope to get to watch it this week sometime. (NT) -- TNBoy, 19:55:55 10/12/09 Mon I can't believe that he lets the mothers stay for the coaching (NT) -- I would ask them to leave or have another room for them, 21:13:08 10/15/09 Thu Just a thought - don't you think if this wasn't for a TV show, he would have had the mom not there. Without the former pageant mom putting in her 2 cents, there wouldn't be much of a story. Also, I loved the mom's reaction when her sexy daughter didn't win and she thought the girl was robbed!!! (NT) -- Ole Pageant Gal, 10:13:22 10/16/09 Fri His policy is that parents must be with his clients who are under the age of 18 years old. (NT) -- Pageant Fan, 01:40:51 10/19/09 Mon I loved loved LOVED the Pageant Dad episode. Between laughing and crying, that was the best one so far. "Officer Boobie Pad, reporting for duty sir" Cracked me up!! So sad that the girls mom had to be deployed, but she seemed like a really sweet child and I know, I believe we will see her again on someone's stage. (NT) -- Wish I had a sweet daughter like her. Love this show., 22:47:51 10/15/09 Thu I liked it too, but it was a bit over the top for me when mom after stepdad was able to navigate the girl through the pageant.....okay, I feel like I can now leave and go to Iraq; he has everything under control. Ummmmmmmm, let's put it in perspective. (NT) -- shawn, 14:13:43 10/22/09 Thu LOL!!! So true! (NT) -- Meemaw, 17:59:26 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Missouri USA pictures are posted! What are your thoughts and who are you picks for the crown? My thoughts: For teen, I think Sydney Stottlemyre can easily walk away with the title--she will be hard to beat. For Miss, I think it will be a battle between Ashley Strohmier, Danielle Bounds, and Amy Forrest. I think Rachel Shinabargar and possibly a new girl will round out the top 5.
Author: mopageantgirl [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:38:38 10/20/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I like Danielle Bounds for Miss and Danielle Pianalto for Teen. (NT) -- Marylander, 09:25:46 10/21/09 Wed Danielle and Amy Forrest are both showing their age. It needs to be someone young with a spark to make it at USA. (NT) -- MO Fan, 10:03:32 10/22/09 Thu What about Racheal? How old is she? (NT) -- wondering, 17:39:48 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Kristen Dalton on WPIX
Author: Sunshine [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:06:54 10/22/09 Thu Just found out that Kristen Dalton will be doing a few different segments on WPIX Morning News in New York. I’ve heard she’s been doing a thing called the Scan Van where she helps give free mammograms to un-insured women… check her out tomorrow! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is a picture of her with the Scan Van on the Miss USA board. (NT) -- Carolina Girl, 16:34:43 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Hawaii USA Poster
Author: Tiki Java [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:45:33 10/20/09 Tue M = Miss contestant, T = Teen contestant Top row (l-r): 1) Hannah Thomas (M), 2) Collette Erico (M), 3) Alana Paulo-Tamashiro (M), 4) Christina Marshall (M), 5) Julia Sandborn (M), 6) Topaz Fernandez (T). Row 2: 1) Brittany Browning (T), 2) Blake Schaeffer (M), 3) Brianna Acosta (T), 4) Julianne Chu (T), 5) Delyse Recca (M), 6) Cerise Marchan (T) Row 3: 1) Kristen Stephenson Pino (T), 2) Kellene Chun (M), 3) Courtney Coleman (T), 4) Kawena Chun (M), 5) Candyce Baird (M), 6) Cassie Sumimoto (T) Row 4: 1) Shebly Aken (T), 2) Rene Nobriga (M), 3) Cydney Chu (M), 4) Zeina Jaffar (M), 5) Halialani Parrish (T), 6) Melissa McMurray (M) Row 5: 1) Tatiana Echevaria (M), 2) Tesia Worley (T), 3) Alexandria Gasper (M), 4) Maia Dale (T), 5) Marissa Petsas (M), 6) Kristy Romero (M) Row 6: 1) Tayler Inafuku (T), 2) Amanda Wasserman (T), 3) Sweetheart Eleneki (T), 4) Jessica Nicole Ulloa (M) A beautiful poster which will be for sale at a fundraiser for Samoan tsunami relief with the Miss Hawaii USA and Miss Hawaii Teen USA contestants at Pearl at Ala Moana Centre. Thursday, Oct. 22, 7pm..free admision. At 8pm the Miss contestants will compete for "Most Beautiful Legs" [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cool poster, Tiki!! (NT) -- Indy, 16:53:55 10/21/09 Wed Anyone know the front-runners for Hawaii USA? From these pictures, I like: Collette Erico, Blake Schaeffer, Kellene Chun, and Melissa McMurray (NT) -- Chris_Parker, 16:02:08 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Indiana pics are up
Author: KDK [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:42:59 10/22/09 Thu My favorites Left to Right: Jessica Dawn Karle, Jillian Wunderlich, and Whitney Hatter [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: unrelated
Author: daffodil [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:32:30 10/19/09 Mon i know this is unrelated but i just got my wisdom teeth out this morning and i am in sooo much pain i cant even fall asleep i just needed to complain thanks for listening [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh I HATED getting my wisdom teeth pulled! Then I got dry socket. I feel for you. Get better! (NT) -- Brynn, 15:34:33 10/19/09 Mon I ended up with dry socket too when I had my wisdom teeth removed. That is the worst thing; I really begged my husband to shoot me until he could get me back to the endodontist. I feel your pain, daffodil. Hope you feel better soon! (NT) -- tarheel, 18:02:33 10/20/09 Tue Lots of ice and pain medicine 'round the clock in the beginning. Feel better. (NT) -- *, 18:05:41 10/20/09 Tue* Take an Ibuprofen and 1 Excederin Migraine-works wonders with me. (NT) -- Virginia Hamm, 18:58:06 10/20/09 Tue If the doc gave you a prescription for pain don't take it on an empty stomach. My sis did and vomited for hours with her wisdom teeth. Both of ours were empacted and we had stitches all over the place. I looked like a chipmunk and was black and blue all over my face. Get better! (NT) -- Take with soda or crackers., 20:25:14 10/20/09 Tue Rest and relax as much as you can!!! Hope you feel better soon! (NT) -- MSgal, 21:00:52 10/20/09 Tue Just relax and follow all of your oral surgeons directions...My experience wasn't too bad until i went outside after i got home, stepped on wasp, and had the whole bottom of my foot swell up! (NT) -- ncpgntgurl, 21:30:25 10/20/09 Tue Hope you feel better soon! Aren't you competing for Louisiana USA next week? Hope your healed and purrty by then. :) (NT) -- Fan of daffodil, 22:15:49 10/20/09 Tue Y'all are all so sweet to respond! I posted that message when I was in a painkiller-induced haze and feeling sorry for myself. :) I am feeling slightly better (the pain meds make me nauseated though). Thanks again for being so nice! I wish I could take the PC people around with me everywhere like in those Verizon network commercials. BTW- I'm not competing in LA USA until next year, so hopefully I won't have chipmunk cheeks by then. :) (NT) -- daffodil, 22:23:40 10/20/09 Tue Getting my wisdom teeth pulled out was one of the most horrible experiences in my life. Don't worry though, the pain will go away in a couple of days or so. Take good care (NT) -- norcal, 14:12:59 10/21/09 Wed I'd had sixteen teeth pulled for braces (4 baby teeth which somehow had roots on them and 12 permanent ones) and I had so much space in my mouth for them to come in, three came in fine and only one was on its side. I was STARVING after I had them out. I guess I was accustomed to having so many extractions, but my brother's face blew up the size of a football! Hope you feel better soon! (NT) -- Twinx, 14:23:41 10/21/09 Wed Several years ago when I had my wisdom teeth pulled, IndyBetterHalf made tacos for dinner later that same day. Hard shell tacos. Now how mean was that? I think I'm still a little pissed about it! (NT) -- Indy, 16:46:42 10/21/09 Wed I know what you are going through..2 years ago i had my Wisdom Teeth out..He did not put enough Freezing in my mouth..I felt the grinding..I was screaming at him ..he stuck more needles in my mouth....Lets just say I could not talk for at least 5 hours..to much freezing...Also he gave me No Stitches.He said it would Heal bettter with out stitches and won't get a Dry Socket...Well I did not get one...OMG Try and talk with a face that was like getting hit with a BAT...GET BETTER for SURE (NT) -- Jc (Try My Pain), 11:07:01 10/22/09 Thu As a teenager I had two done at a time, so I went through this twice... Vanilla ice cream was the only plus during the recovery. But you will get through it and your mouth will be all the better for it! (NT) -- New York Guy, 11:14:56 10/22/09 Thu Just found out I have to get a root canal!!!!! (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 11:16:00 10/22/09 Thu Oh I've had a root canal, Fannie, and it was not a big deal at all. I've heard differently from other people, but for me, it was like getting a cavity filled! They numbed me, did their thing, and that was it! I've had problems with the crown since then, it broke a few months ago and I had to get a new one, but the root canal itself was no big deal. (NT) -- TXgal, 13:00:07 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Interview tips anyone?
Author: Angela P. [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:38:27 10/20/09 Tue Hi everyone. I am competing in a state pageant (Miss USA system) for the first time next month and I need some tips on how to do well in the interview. I have these questions and I was wondering if any of you could provide some answers that may help me advance in the competition. 1. What should my bio sheet say about me? 2. Do I need to shake a judge's hand? 3. What kind of questions will I most likely hear in a pageant interview? 4. What not to say to a judge??? 5. What do judges want to know about me and what should I do to make them like me? 6. How long should my answers be? 7. What should I say when I don't know the answer to a judge's question? 8. What should be my opening and closing statements? 9. What should I wear? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you all! :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow! Do you want us to do the interview for you, too?! I'm half kidding. #2 Definitely NO. You would easily waste 20-30 seconds of your already short interview if you do that and most judges (myself included) do not want to be touched by every girl competing (think: CO last year had 130 in the two divisions... Good Lord, I'd be Purell-ing after each!). #5 1-3 sentences. Answer the question but do not ramble. Learn to speak concisely. #9 something that defines you. Do not wear what someone else tells you to wear because, if you're uncomfortable, it'll be obvious. You may want to avoid Cache, bebe etc because A LOT of girls will shop there and you'll likely be wearing what someone else is. (NT) -- RockyGirl, 11:51:09 10/20/09 Tue Click in for my blanket answer to all of the above questions. -- MoNkayMaN, 12:42:48 10/20/09 Tue This is great advice, very useful even in other aspects than pageantry. (NT) -- Elin, 12:50:42 10/20/09 Tue This may be the best advice I have ever seen/heard!!! (NT) -- MissMerlin, 14:09:04 10/20/09 Tue Yeah, this IS great stuff! To the extent that life is a pageant, I'll be adopting this feedback for day-to-day living. (NT) -- Marylander, 15:27:49 10/20/09 Tue Click in! -- Fra, 13:17:39 10/20/09 Tue GET A PAGEANT COACH. These are all great questions, but none of them can be answered without knowing who you are and what you are all about. Research a qualified and established coach in your area and have her/him advise you appropriately. (NT) -- Don't wing it if you're serious about winning., 10:19:40 10/22/09 Thu Don't shake hands, the flu epidemic is forcing people everywhere to rethink handshaking protocol. If a judge extends his or her hand go ahead and shake it, but don't be the one to initiate it. When people try to shake my hand I slap them. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:12:14 10/20/09 Tue Good advice,MeemLa! (NT) -- Andres, 15:23:03 10/20/09 Tue Thank you all for your great advice! I will definitely take them to heart. (NT) -- Angela P., 13:00:00 10/21/09 Wed I agree on the don't shake hands! I always feel like it's an invasion of my personal space and that the girls are trying to look at whatever notes or scores I might have written down. Just a pet peeve of mine! As far as the bio, make it short, very informative with fun interesting facts, NOT everything you have ever done in your entire life! And finally, what does a judge want to hear in an interview, YOUR PERSONAL THOUGHTS! Do not say what you think they want to hear, show them you have your own brain and are capable of forming your own views and opinions as well! BEST OF LUCK KIDDO! (NT) -- TXPAGEANTGUY, 14:02:31 10/21/09 Wed Angela, check your email. I'll work with you for free. (NT) -- Patricia Gentry, 11:26:56 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: TUNE IN ALERT
Author: BreeZe [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:03:10 09/30/09 Wed KING OF CROWNS TONIGHT ON TLC [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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OK - though I am not as knowledgeable as others, I have NO idea who this guy is and if he is a well-known pageant coach. Anyone???? (NT) -- GMAN, 12:25:04 09/30/09 Wed There was some talk of this guy (and this show) on the Guru board a while back, along with the usual bickering with some saying he was a great coach and others saying he's a hack. Gotta confess that I'm intrigued. If the DVR isn't already overbooked for the night, I'll tape it and check it out -- maybe just for a laugh. (NT) -- Hoosier Girl, 12:47:46 09/30/09 Wed Cyrus has a pageant coaching business based in Columbia, SC called Gowns and Crowns. Cy has a great track record here in South Carolina, especially with the USA girls. (but he coaches for any system.) I had the opportunity to officially meet him this past weekend in Savannah when we were groomsmen in a wedding together. He has a website and it is: www.gownsandcrowns.com ...On a sidenote, the wedding Cy & I were in, was the ceremony uniting PC's very own Hakisak and his partner of 4 years. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with lots of love! (NT) -- ~JazzyK, 13:42:58 09/30/09 Wed Aw, thanks JazzyK! It truly was a beautiful ceremony with an extremely fun reception/afterparty!! I am so excited to see Cy's show tonight!!!! (NT) -- HakiSak, 18:41:50 09/30/09 Wed How good of a coach can he be if he keeps getting the name of the pageant WRONG!!!?!?? (NT) -- Not impressed., 10:10:40 10/06/09 Tue Sorry to bump this, but congrats Haki Saki. I thought you married a couple years ago, but I must be mistaken. So very happy for you. Keep in touch. BTW, Cy coached Ashley Williams, Amanda Pennekamp, Lacy Lybrand. Jamie Hill, and Ashley Zais, this decade, among many others. He was also the wedding planner for Miss America's, Kimberly Aiken, wedding several years ago. I highly recommend him. (NT) -- Dreamboat Annie, 02:20:31 10/19/09 Mon Well, this will help me recover from the fact that the CW cancelled "The Beautiful Life - TBL," which was airing in this same time slot. That little model show was technically awful but it was quickly becoming my TV secret shame...LOL. (NT) -- Marylander, 16:03:01 09/30/09 Wed Here are the times the show will air (and repeat): Sept. 30, 9:00 p.m.; Oct. 1, 12:00 a.m.; Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m.; Oct. 5, 7:00 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2:00 a.m. (NT) -- TNBoy, 19:27:04 09/30/09 Wed Cy ROCKS!!! I love his passion for pageantry, and his website is one of my favorites! If I were a young (shut up Gaj) lady about to enter a pageant, I would definitely throw myself at Cy's feet! (NT) -- Indy, 19:49:32 09/30/09 Wed Okay, first I have to love this guy because he collects all the same dolls I do. But I'm very selective in who I train and if I had a girl who refused to work for her goal I'd send her home. Btw my number one rule is NO MOTHERS no way no time. (NT) -- Patricia Gentry, 20:31:04 09/30/09 Wed Ok, drawing a blank....what is the name of the dolls he, and you, collect??? I can't remember to save my life!! (NT) -- Penny, 23:44:14 09/30/09 Wed I collect Gene Marshall, Tyler Wentworth and Robert Tonner (NT) -- PG, 09:34:39 10/01/09 Thu Gene Dolls...that's it!!!! I could not remember that, thanks! (NT) -- Penny, 11:27:18 10/01/09 Thu Abolsutely Patricia! Mommy can go sight-seing,shopping or go watch tv while the girl works with her coach. (NT) -- Andres, 12:13:52 10/06/09 Tue I agree. (NT) -- ., 00:31:06 10/21/09 Wed Cy, WILL NOT, coach a client under 18 years old without a parent present. As a man, I think he is smart to have this policy. (NT) -- Dreamboat Annie, 02:22:44 10/19/09 Mon Present during fittings,sure, but Mom needs to let coach and client work without mom's constant interrupting of how things should be done. That is one of the biggest obstacles a client,coach and mom face. (NT) -- Andres, 21:24:37 10/20/09 Tue If I didn't have little use for Catie Upton before, I have NONE now... She's a bubble head and no matter who gets blamed for her TUSA answer, she clearly has no idea what's going on in the world, based on this "reality" show. (NT) -- Lubbock girl, 22:45:23 09/30/09 Wed didn't you just loveeeee it when she said 'I've been in school...we don't get the paper there." I missed several minutes of the show laughing so hard! (NT) -- (4posting), 23:32:44 09/30/09 Wed Ugh that girl drives me insane! I liked when she was asked about swine flu and said "You know what... (then some garbage about taking antibiotics) its going to be catastrophies!... and she pronounced it KAT-A-STROF-EEZ! (NT) -- liz lemon, 07:22:17 10/01/09 Thu Oh I know. When I was in college (at both Universities I attended), I had access IN THE LOBBY OF MY DORM no less, to the Financial Times, the LA Times, the local paper, AND the Wall Street Journal.... but can I ask who Bernie Madoff is, please? Give. Me. A. Break. (NT) -- Lubbock girl, 08:22:16 10/01/09 Thu Amanda Pennenkamp looked awesome. I wanted to string that Kaleigh girl up by the neck with her eating and lack of working out. For real, you want to be Miss USA? Then act like it. She has a gorgeous face, but I can't believe anyone that has "weight issues" (the girl is clearly not remotely fat, except by standards that require you to be judged in a swimsuit) and REALLY wants to be Miss USA would order baked brie, a filet and mashed potatoes as a meal. Shoot, I'm not training for anything and I wouldn't even order that... I love all three, but not together as a meal! And, Caitlin, sweet, beautiful Caitlin. Girl has a rockin' bod, such a pretty face, but dude. It was so obvious that most of the show was staged, so I hope part of the stupidity was an act. CLICK IN... -- Kristin ♥, 09:16:45 10/01/09 Thu I don't think the part with the father storming off streaming he works hard every day fixing roof and for what? So his daughter can just throw his good money away. He looked good and pissed. And I don't think the stupidity was an act either. I think we need to call a spade a spade. Miss Upton just isn't very bright and really will need to rely on her good looks to make it in the world. I mean, I was happy for her that she answered her question without choking and all, and happy to see her win, but DAHHHMNNNN Kat-o-strophies??? I hope they didn't say where she went to college... (NT) -- OMG!, 11:29:08 10/01/09 Thu Well, I didn't say all of the show was staged. But, do you think the whole part about getting Caite to compete again was real? Of course not. She knew damn well she was going to compete and they staged all of that. Just like staging both of the girls rehearsing SS together. And, I agree with you... that's why I said I hope part of the stupidity was an act. Where DOES she go to school? I was wondering what college campus didn't have access to newspapers. I read my campus newspaper daily... it was no WSJ or FT, but at least it reported on what was going on in the world. (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 14:08:47 10/01/09 Thu She went to Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Although I think she moved to LA, so I assume she does not go there anymore. (NT) -- Jennie, 16:46:35 10/01/09 Thu You know, I watched it a second time and you are right. Parts of it were so staged. Example, when Cyrus drops in on Caitlyn, he said something like "I am so sorry to drop in on you..." but the cameras were all set up in the living room, so it certainly wasn't a surprise that he was coming over...Sometimes you need to watch things a few times to catch stuff. (NT) -- Yeah, Kristin, you are right., 09:18:08 10/02/09 Fri Caitie Upton now resides in LA with her boyfriend. (NT) -- Sweet Honey & the Rock, 16:18:19 10/06/09 Tue Living on pistachio nuts and a dream. (NT) -- John - Lives in WA, 19:01:14 10/21/09 Wed I think one of the biggest selling points to sell this show was having Caite on it. Its probably what sealed the deal with TLC. (NT) -- Still love her no matter how stupid she sounds., 12:14:41 10/21/09 Wed If I was the Father I would have pulled the plug on that bottomless pit of wasted money and told my daughter,you want it? Work for it,the buck stops here. (NT) -- Andres, 21:30:40 10/20/09 Tue Okay, I have to defend Caitlin Upton in a twisted way. Some people are just not intelligent, and they never will be. It doesn't mean that they're bad people. It's just like how some people just aren't physically attractive, but we aren't as scornful of the unattractive because it would (rightly) be considered "mean." Is it somewhat crass that Caitlin is making a career of her ignorance? I guess, but I'm not going to tear the girl to shreds because she's not bright. (NT) -- old school fan, 20:12:54 10/01/09 Thu I think the problem is that she comes across as completely unapologetic about the fact that she is not informed about what's going on in the world. Being in college is NOT an excuse as to why you don't know what's going outside your bubble, if anything, it should make you more aware of issues as you learn to think about them and broaden your perspective. That being said, in a world where we care more about celebrity gossip and becoming famous for 15 minutes through stupid antics and the newest "reality" show, it shouldn't be surprising how out of touch most people are with the real world. (NT) -- Lubbock girl, 08:27:09 10/02/09 Fri Ignorance is not the same thing as lacking intelligence. You can have an IQ of 180 and be ignorant if you don't put it to use. (NT) -- Scarlett, 10:58:40 10/02/09 Fri You know, I get what you're saying OSF. I have a friend that is just plain dumb. I love her with all my heart, she's a great person, but she is just DUMB! She can't pass classes in a normal University (she's tried) she has to attend a Community College. She just says the goofiest, most random things, it's hard to take her to meet new people because you're always scared she's going to say something embarrassing. We all love her so much, but sometimes you just have to laugh at her and tell her how pretty she is. The poor thing. There are people that are just dumb. I don't kow if that applies to Caite Upton, but maybe. Doesn't mean she's not a nice girl, but maybe she just can't help her ignorance. I know my friend can't. (NT) -- TXgal, 12:35:48 10/02/09 Fri This point you made about your dumb friend needing to attend a Community College really bugs me. Community Colleges are not supposed to be college for dumb people. The classes aren't supposed to be easier. CC's are supposed to provide opportunities for people to catch up and have a more nurturing environment (more teacher attention, teachers focused on the classroom rather than research), but the courses are NOT supposed to be easier than freshman or sophomore courses in a state university. Now, obviously the reality is different in many cases, and your dumb friend is taking advantage... but that is not the purpose of the CC system. (NT) -- BamaMan, 16:20:39 10/02/09 Fri Friend, I never said or insinuated the words you're attempting to put in my mouth. I'm just stating facts, here. My friend attempted to go to a University. She failed out. She now attends a Community College and is passing. This was a simple discussion, I meant no harm in my comments, let's not take it, twist it, and turn it into something negative. (NT) -- TXgal, 17:19:10 10/03/09 Sat Oh I know - I'm not bugged by what you said, I'm bugged that your friend is getting an easier ride in the Community College. Or maybe she isn't, and the reason she is doing better is that the CC system is working for her. I hope that is the case. I was also grumbling about perceptions the public has about CC's being "College Lite," when that's NOT supposed to be the case. (NT) -- BamaMan, 17:31:11 10/03/09 Sat oOOooohh I get what you're saying. Yeah, well, I dunno what to tell ya. Honestly though, I think it's kind of good. I mean, the poor thing just can't make it in a University. She just can't. What is she supposed to do? She's a hard worker, she tries, she studies, she does the work, she just can't. get. it. She's just not all there upstairs. So in a way, I'm glad that she at least still has a chance to get a degree. But I digress... (NT) -- TXgal, 19:08:17 10/03/09 Sat Bama, I'm with you 100%. I have had friends start at CC who are now doctors, lawyers and one who is an orthodontist! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal!, 08:17:04 10/06/09 Tue Quick follow up: they were able to get into top law and med schools like UW etc. (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal!, 08:18:38 10/06/09 Tue I promise not to go off on a tangent on this subject (as I have done before on this board) but.....CLICK IN -- Belle, 14:08:04 10/07/09 Wed Hello Belle. Are you the long lost Belle, who's husband used to help you rate the delegates before the 3 major pageants. If yes, I have missed you and your spouse's input. If you are not that Belle, pardon me. (NT) -- Dreamboat Annie, 02:31:34 10/19/09 Mon Hi Dreamboats!!!! Yes, that's the same Belle. Unfortunately, her husband recently left her for a woman with more than a Community College education. So no more Belle-n-hubby pageant picks. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:06:38 10/21/09 Wed I have lots of friends and family members who are stupid, but they're smart enough not to compete in a contest that calls for a demonstration of their intelligence. Caitlin chose to put herself on a pageant stage and open her mouth. Now she's doing it again on a reality show. She deserves to be ripped to shreds! There other opportunities where her stupidity can be minimalized, it's called modeling. But as long as she chooses to compete in an arena that requires her to showcase her intelligence, she deserves all the criticism she gets. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:41:36 10/02/09 Fri Point taken, but Miss Teen USA is not, nor has it ever been, a scholarship competition, especially in the era that Caitlin competed. Over 2/3 of the competition was/is 'Twril around onstage and look pretty!' and she did that VERY well...just as COUNTLESS unattractive "interview queens" have dazzled us with their personalities/intelligence, and then promptly beaching themselves onstage during the swimsuit competition. Everyone on the board knows that I have no problems making fun of beauty queens, but I just think that Caitlin's stupidity (real and played-up) is no worse or more offensive than an Interview Queen's horseface or beer gut. (NT) -- old school fan, 15:26:24 10/02/09 Fri hey now... you are getting personal. LOL (NT) -- XXXXXXX, 12:27:16 10/06/09 Tue My daughter is a model and far from being stupid. She attends a great university while modeling. I know what your saying meemaw about the "no speaking" part in modeling to attain Caitlyns goals at the same time but just bringing it up. (NT) -- mother of model, 07:20:26 10/22/09 Thu He helped Kaity Rodriguez, current Miss NJ USA get the crown! (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 14:31:18 10/02/09 Fri I have to say, I don't think it is THAT uncommon for a college student not to read the paper. When you are in college, a lot of the time, you are in your own little bubble - I know I was, and I was not as well-informed on US and world news as I could have been when I was in school. However, I don't see how she wouldn't have heard of Bernie Madoff's ponzi scheme all year. Also, I found it amusing that the interview coach pronounced Madoff's name incorrectly, while judging Caite for not keeping up with current events... (NT) -- Pumpkin Pie, 14:32:52 10/02/09 Fri I don't think it's that uncommon either, BUT if you are competing in pageants (or doing something else that requires you to answer questions about current events), you should keep up with the news in some way- I used to watch national news on TV in the morning, and read news stories online while eating lunch to try to keep up. Now, I don't really watch the news much, but I still keep an eye on headlines- but I was MORE aware of the news when I was in college. (NT) -- Spartan Girl, 14:55:04 10/02/09 Fri I agree with that, definitely. To play devil's advocate once more though, she did say on the show she had no intention of competing again (although it's pretty obvious all of that was staged, so really...yeah, hard to excuse it). (NT) -- Pumpkin Pie, 15:08:22 10/02/09 Fri besides the current Miss NJ USA has he had any other wins from other states besides South Carolina? (NT) -- Just wondering, 15:26:44 10/02/09 Fri He coached Shelly Henning too. (NT) -- Huge Cy fan!, 15:24:28 10/03/09 Sat I listed a number of his USA winners from this decade about 5 post down from the top of this thread (congratulating Haki Saki). Amanda Pennekamp, Miss SC USA and 1st runner up to Miss USA, Shandi Finnesy is a local SC favorite and has been working with Cy as a contestant since her early teens. He also worked with Shelley Henning as another poster pointed out. (NT) -- Dreamboat Annie, 02:37:32 10/19/09 Mon Fair enough (I didn't actually watch the show)- I was mostly trying to point out that with internet access, you can keep up with the news at any time of the day, and even without access to newspapers :) (NT) -- Spartan Girl, 14:43:17 10/03/09 Sat I felt so bad for Kayleigh. She is clearly not in Miss USA shape, but she's not fat, either!! I think if her mother would just back off she wouldn't want to be eating all of the crap that she obviously does. No birthday parties because she can't eat cake?? Why don't they try teaching her moderation? One piece of cake isn't going to make a huge difference. I'm sure she is stuffing herself every chance she gets because she feels so restricted at home! Plus, it must be hard to take that mother seriously. (NT) -- KShasbeenQueen, 22:28:41 10/05/09 Mon The next episode is following the gorgeous Amanda P competing in a pageant! (NT) -- Should be good!, 19:06:52 10/20/09 Tue I tune in and watch because another segment of pageantry is on tv(heck, Teen USA isn't) I'd rather watch this than 4 year old's in hooker make-up walking around in a bikini. (NT) -- Andres, 21:27:21 10/20/09 Tue Has anyone looked on the Gowns and Crowns website at his winners lists? The show made it seem like Jahira had never won a title and she has, as have Kaleigh, Sidney and Stella (tatoo girl from last week's episode), and not only did Caitlin Upton win Carolina Queens contest, several of the runners-up were Cy's girls. The show made it seem like he only had the two entered and he was on the edge of his seat looking for redemption. Seeing his website I'm a bit disappointed in the slant of the show. (NT) -- Upstate NYer, 11:41:25 10/21/09 Wed There is a slant to every "reality" show. It is not him being deceitful i am sure. It is filming for a tv show to make some suspense is all. (NT) -- congrats to him and all those girls!, 18:01:36 10/21/09 Wed In no way do I want to imply that the slant of the show is Cy's doing. As someone who previously worked in the news industry I am well aware of what happens when an editor or producer gets his or her hands on a story. There was one time I had a shouting match with my editor because he had totally changed the meaning and context of a story I had spent days working on. I even told him to take my name off the credits since it was no longer even close to my original piece. He finally backed down and the story became what it was supposed to have been in the beginning. I LOVE watching Cy work with his girls. He has the biggest heart and his style reminds me of the way I believed in working w/my girls as a local ED in the MAO - I would jump through hoops to give a girl all the prep she wanted but she has to do the work. (NT) -- Upstate NYer, 06:47:06 10/22/09 Thu

Subject: Miss USA State Title That Never Was
Author: KDK [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:34:55 10/21/09 Wed Which former delegates that never made it to Miss USA (due to marriage, aging out, etc.) do you wish did. Mine are the following: Alicia Selby (TN Teen USA 2003) Jillian Dornbush (IN Teen USA 2001) Melissa Dungao (NJ Teen USA 1998) Ursula Abbot (PA Teen USA 1993) Mariah Bergman (KS Teen USA 1997) Nicole Broderick (FL Teen USA 1998) Abby Vaillancourt (GA Teen USA 2000) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ursala Abbott for sure;Mandy Jeffreys(is that spelled right? when sh competed at CA USA she was amazing-she deserved no less than 1st ru that year);Kristy Addis;The Texas Teen the year Ashley Coleman won(I LOVED her!!);The Hawaii Teen one year that asked the host what his favorite kind of animal cracker was(she was smokin hot) (NT) -- Andres, 11:49:53 10/21/09 Wed Michelle Attai (NT) -- Marylander, 13:30:59 10/21/09 Wed Misty Giles is my #1 pick. I absolutely adored her. Nicole Broderick and Ursula Abbott were other ones I loved. Would have also loved to see Natasha Allas (CA Teen 92), Rachel Adcock (NC Teen 92), Kara Boog (IN Teen 00), and the Louisiana Teen from 1994 (forgot her name) (NT) -- norcalboy0123@yahoo.com, 14:09:26 10/21/09 Wed whoops didn't mean to put my email address as my name. oh well. lol (NT) -- norcal, 14:11:15 10/21/09 Wed Sarah Miriam Louther was LA TUSA 94. She was the tomboy who had devotionals with her roommate and best friend, SC TUSA's Mary Elizabeth Stevenson. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:29:21 10/21/09 Wed "We have devotionals, we eat all fattening foods...WE SCREAM!!!!!!!!" Watching that pageant (a/k/a a pageant so Southern, even Miss New Jersey spoke with a drawl, and everyone had perfect Southern manners) while growing up in Massachusetts, I turned to my mother after they said that and said "Yo, ma...what the fck is a fckin devotional?" Mother, sipping a martini while popping 2-3 pain killers, said "Language, OSF. Go ask your fahhhther." I never found out what a devotional was until I looked it up on the internet several years later. (NT) -- old school fan, 14:57:04 10/21/09 Wed Isn't Misty Giles the Texas Teen from 1999? I still can't watch that pageant.....then again, I try to watch Miss USA 1999 and I can't watch that either because my pageant nightmare,Dia Webb, is in that pageant........... (NT) -- Andres, 16:58:11 10/21/09 Wed Definitely Abby Villancourt - she was one of my favorites at Teen USA. I would have also liked to see Christie Woods. (NT) -- 2 Cents, 14:16:02 10/21/09 Wed Unfortunately some girls who were adorable as teens - Alicia Selby, Ursula Abbott and Mariah Bergman, didn't really hold up well as potential Miss contestants. As for the girls I wish had made it to Miss, Leah Sexton (MO TUSA 96) tops my list. She would have been a beautiful Miss USA and could have given Missouri back to back wins (03 with Leah and 04 with Shandi). The remainder of my list would include Jessica Collins, (NY TUSA 88), Kara Quinn (VT TUSA 89), Nina Cammaratta (MA TUSA 90 - purely for the comedy), Gina Tognoni (RI TUSA 91), Natasha Allas (CA TUSA 92), Whitney Fuller (GA TUSA 94), Mandy Jeffreys (TX TUSA 95), Jennifer Smith and Latoya Farley (MD AND OK TUSAs 96), Amanda Aardsma and Andria Mullins (CO and TX TUSAs 97), Nicole Broderick (FL TUSA 98), Misty Giles (TX TUSA 99), Michelle Attai and Kim Harlan (MD and GA TUSAs 02) and Tye Felan (TX TUSA 03). (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:24:19 10/21/09 Wed NINA!!!! When I was writing my Teen USA 1990 review and needed to spell my favorite person in the world's last name, I googled her and found that she was a personal trainer, a mother, and had finished SIX Boston Marathons. The best part was that there was a recent picture of her and she lost the Revere hair, toned down the makeup and aged VERY well. My heart fluttered again...Call me Nina!!! (Click in for the recent picture) -- old school fan, 14:49:56 10/21/09 Wed Reveah hair! LOL (NT) -- Patricia Gentry, 16:47:48 10/21/09 Wed Sigh....Natasha Allas. Went to Miss CA USA 2000.Someone stole all of her jewelry backstage(it was all on loan)wore a gorgeous black gown,and didn't make the 5.Surprised everyone-the audience,her coaches and all of her fans. (NT) -- Andres, 16:49:09 10/21/09 Wed We may still see Kim Harlan at Miss USA this coming year! (NT) -- TNBoy, 21:49:03 10/21/09 Wed II agree with Rachel Adcock; she was perfect to become Miss USA and absolutely Natasha Allas for sure. I also could not imagine how Christie Cole didn't get to represent Texas; her faxe and coloring were perfect and she's so nice, too (she's been kind enough to e-mail me a couple of times), Christie Lee Woods, Amy Pietsch (Miss Louisiana Teen USA 1988) was also a clear-cut future Miss USA. DOes anybody know if she ever competed at the Miss level? Kara Quinn was perfect to me, as was Kristie Dawn Hicks and I also loved Kristy Lee Wright. (NT) -- Twinx, 14:27:13 10/21/09 Wed Oh my Lord, Amy Pietsch drove me nuts! A complete and total robot. She had the fakest smile I've ever seen in pageantry. Gorgeous, yes, for a machine. Christie Cole would have been a cinch to win TX and likely USA, but she'd be the first to admit her weight gain did her in. (NT) -- Meemaw, 14:36:24 10/21/09 Wed Tina Marrocco - VATUSA 1983. She left as 1st RU, went home and got knocked up by her studly QB BF, thrown out of the house since she was a good Catholic girl, moved to Florida and was last seen working as a hand model......... (NT) -- GMAN, 16:34:44 10/21/09 Wed Mei-Ling Lam (former ME - Teen USA), Gina DeBernardi (former Miss Wyoming Teen USA) (NT) -- Aida, 18:34:41 10/21/09 Wed Dawn Huey (DE TUSA 95), Kathleen McClellan (Il TUSA 88), Angi Aylor (CA TUSA 87), Melissa Yust (OH TUSA 93), Chelsey Ridge (IA TUSA 95), Autumn Waterbury (Il TUSA 97) Jillian Dornbush (IN TUSA 02) (NT) -- Indio, 19:06:38 10/21/09 Wed

Subject: Add This To Your "To Do" List - - Please!!
Author: Indy [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:52:08 09/29/09 Tue There are tons of titleholders throughout our nation involved in Breast Cancer Awareness. Honor them and reinforce their enthusiasm for this cause by doing something special for them......send them a muffin basket, or take them out to lunch. Show these ladies that their efforts have not gone unnoticed, and are greatly appreciated! - - - - - - - October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Help bring this cause to life in your community! Grab a bunch of Purple Ribbons and give them to your local and state government officials, and anyone else who regularly has their picture in the newspaper or is interviewed on television. Pass ribbons out to policemen, firemen, and teachers. Participate in The Clothesline Project, and Girls Night Out! Wear Your Ribbons!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Weekly Reminder, ha ha! Keep wearing those ribbons! (NT) -- Indy, 19:25:45 10/07/09 Wed Don't take those ribbons off.........the month isn't over yet!!! (NT) -- Indy, 16:57:23 10/21/09 Wed

Subject: Miss CA USA Contestant Featured on Ellen
Author: Kristin ♥ [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:56:25 10/20/09 Tue Miss California USA contestant, Louise Wu, is an assistant on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen is trying to help her win the title and is getting her a Tony Bowls gown. The public gets to vote on one of three gowns. I like #1 and #3, but #1 got my vote. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2009/10/louise-miss-california-dress-poll-1020.php She's a very pretty girl. Does anyone have the scoop? Has she competed before? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Louise Wu is the one to beat this year at Miss California USA -- pageant fun, 17:35:25 10/20/09 Tue If Louise Wu wins will she be the first Asian/American to win the title of Miss CA USA? (NT) -- kelly, 17:37:17 10/20/09 Tue No. There was at least one half filipina..2nd runner-up to Kelli McCarti., Diane Shock (NT) -- Tiki Java, 23:39:59 10/20/09 Tue Orientation is this weekend........ (NT) -- Andres, 18:45:45 10/20/09 Tue She was on Ellen a few weeks ago as well (where I am currently Ellen is delayed by a few weeks) and they mentioned that she definitely has a pageant past. She has been Miss Asian America, and while they didn't say so, it sounded like she competed in MAO (she was approached to be a talen competition, she competed for scholarship $$). She has a dancing background. (NT) -- Nice to see Ellen helping out, 03:15:23 10/21/09 Wed I saw her on Ellen yesterday too and she is adorable and would make a great CA USA I think she also was a Rose Parade queen based on the montage of videos on Ellen yesterday. (NT) -- Clever Login, 11:22:02 10/21/09 Wed

Subject: Reina Hispanoamericana 2009 Contestants

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Date Posted: 04:35:12 10/21/09 Wed

Reina Hispanoamericana 2009 (Hispanic American Queen) Beauty Pageant will be held on October 29 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Vivian Noronha Cia, Reina Hispanoamericana 2008 (photo above) will take her final walk and crown her successor during the final event. The are a total of 23 beautiful contestants from all over South America and Spain participating in this year's contest... Click HERE (Supreme Beauty) to see all contestants.

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Subject: MISS CZECH REPUBLIC 2009 CANDIDATES

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Date Posted: 23:00:24 10/20/09 Tue

Miss Czech Republic 2009 / Miss CR 2009 Beauty Pageant will be held on October 24. Zuzana Jandova, Miss Czech Republic 2008 will take her final walk and crown her successor during the final event. The winner will represent the country at the Miss World 2009 Contest to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12. The 1st run-up will compete in the Miss International 2010 next year. There are a total of 12 lovely contestants participating this year... Click HERE (Supreme Beauty) to see all candidates.

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Subject: 2010 Fashion ROCKS the Universe, Vegas
Author: TNBoy [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:58:04 10/20/09 Tue Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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OMG - I've been without net for a whole day -THIS was well worth the wait!!! Impressive dance moves! (NT) -- Midwest Momma, 21:17:55 10/20/09 Tue

Subject: Something Missing
Author: Pageant Pal [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:13:33 10/20/09 Tue It seems as though there is a lot of information missing for the ladies who are thinking of getting into pageantry, and nearly as much missing for the ladies who are already involved. Everyone is looking for what judges might think or which pageant has the best prizes. Of course, there are groups of women who are just curious as to which pageants hold substance and which are just fluff. As the pageant season is coming to a close, I'm curious as to what type of information other members of the pageant community are looking for, and how they would like to see it expressed. Sometimes the boards can get a little nasty, and some boards will remove messages that they feel are too negative toward a particular system. So, what do you feel is the best way to express information, even if the experience is negative, in a way that can be beneficial to other potential competitors? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I'm confused just reading that (NT) -- ..., 09:16:12 10/20/09 Tue Huh?!?! (NT) -- Marylander, 09:39:41 10/20/09 Tue It would be nice if there were a website that detailed the different pageant systems and outlined how much it actually costs to participate. For example: "Miss Texas USA: Entry fees, $1000, Average cost of gown, $1500, Average cost of interview outfit, ticket prices.....and the list goes on and on.... (NT) -- daffodil, 09:58:59 10/20/09 Tue There is no need to be fake on a message board, they were created for people to talk openly and honestly. I say exactly what I think - sometimes it's well received and sometimes it isn't, but I always give my honest opinion. I say express yourself naturally and let the chips fall where they may. (NT) -- Meemaw, 13:52:25 10/20/09 Tue

Subject: Speaking of boobs . . . er, I mean, boob JOBS . . .
Author: Hoosier Girl [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:08:00 10/20/09 Tue OK - I know we're all sick to death of her. But I think this is HILARIOUS!!! Good for them!! Hello, Carrie? Keith called and he wants the boobs back!! LOL!!! http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-miss-california-pageant-sues-carrie-prejean-over-boobs/# [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh dear.... (NT) -- Elin, 12:48:35 10/20/09 Tue

Subject: Miss NEw Jersey Pageant
Author: Fannie Pack [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:50:39 10/18/09 Sun Ok I just got home and here is my rundown... First and foremost..Alyssa Campanella and Rachael Carolla were NOT part of the Top 5!!! Realizing that Alyssa hadn't made the cut was like taking a bullet. I can understand her not winning but NOT top 5?? She looked amazing. She wore an orange SS and the gown Kristen Dalton wore in her pictures for Miss Universe. It was stunning. 4th RU: I don't even remember her name. WTF WTF WTF WTF I have NO words. The only good thing was she was wearing Kristens Miss USA dress...but she did cut the front short and wear closed toe shoes...and trip on stage. How she got in over the others is beyond any comprehension. 3RU Krista Richmond: She looked fantastic. Her gown was gorgeous. I competing with her back in MAO and am so proud of her!! She has aged out now and I know she will be successful in modeling. I think at the end of the day her beauty is enough to get her into the Top 5 but she lacks that extra sparkle in presentation to singe the crown. 2RU Emily Weprich: She was really fantastic. Just an overall excellent pageant performance. I had her picked to win out of the Top 5. 1RU Lindsey Reisenberg: You could see her literally fighting for that crown. She wanted it sooo bad and it showed. She made a huge improvement from last year. Her SS body was fantastic. She was alittle over animated in facial expressions and her voice inflections in her OSQ but she was amazing!! WINNER: Chenoa Greene: I think she is really a deserving winner. I wasn't a fan of her styling and gown but she has tons of potential..she was confident onstage..spoke well.I think with added polish she could sneak into the Top 15 at USA. Honorable Mention: Vanessa Baez. She looked fabulous!!! She's an MAO girl and really turned it on for USA and sealed her position in the Top 15. I really hope she wins the Miss New Jersey MAO crown one day!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thanks for the review, Fannie!! (NT) -- TNBoy, 21:12:10 10/18/09 Sun click in for a pic of the winner--------> -- TNBoy, 21:36:21 10/18/09 Sun Vanessa was the shortest one from the top 17, she really deserved to be there. Great material for MAO, hope she competes again in MAO. (NT) -- She will make a great Miss New Jersey, 21:40:15 10/18/09 Sun I spoke to former nj teen Michelle Leonardo after the miss pageant and she coached the fourth runner up, she said this was her first pageant and she decided to do it two months ago. I think the girl had an absolutley gorgeous face and a great body. She has a lot of potential and hopefully comes back. Michelle also coached Erica the new NJ Teen!! Congrats Michelle on a successful weekend and I hope to see you on the stage at Miss USA someday soon (NT) -- Observer, 22:06:40 10/18/09 Sun OH yes might I ass I LOOOVE MIchelle...so gorgeous...she gets better with age. And She is a total sweetheart too. Very nice and approachable! (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 23:24:58 10/18/09 Sun I meant "add" not "ass" haha. (NT) -- FP, 23:27:32 10/18/09 Sun Fannie...I remember your previous "shoe" story for another pageant. Didn't you just want to run backstage and give the 4th rup your shoes! LOL How was the teen pageant? (NT) -- *, 07:46:13 10/19/09 Mon* FP, Great Review! Wow, I read 140 for Miss, is that true? Could that be a record in Miss entrants? (NT) -- Howard, 08:50:47 10/19/09 Mon Dang Fannie Pack. Pics count for nothing apparently. I was WAY off. I should have gone. argh next time :) (NT) -- Gypsy, 14:02:42 10/19/09 Mon I should post my more eliquent review that I put up on USB. yeah everyone was going wild over Angelica Diaz...she was all photo. She was super tiny and clearly never did a pageant...i think she was wearing a bridesmaid gown. (NT) -- Fannie Pack, 14:33:39 10/19/09 Mon Its a recession :) lol (NT) -- Gypsy, 16:02:22 10/19/09 Mon Thanks for the grreat review, Fannie! (NT) -- Aida, 17:25:34 10/19/09 Mon Thank you,roving reporter Fannie! Any more East Coast pageants you'll be reporting from? (NT) -- Andres, 19:08:49 10/19/09 Mon Fannie, will you be at R. Saunders pageants? click in -- WV is this weekend, 08:07:31 10/20/09 Tue

Subject: Part of a CA USA press release I thought I would share with all of you....
Author: Andres [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:35:02 10/16/09 Fri There are a number of new sponsors this year and we will announce them as soon as they become confirmed but the first big news is the edition of Tony Bowls for Mon Cheri as our evening gown sponsor. Our partnership will mark a first in pageant history as all of the top ten finalists in the MISS competition will be outfitted in a Tony Bowls creation during the telecast, even if they are not already wearing one. That’s right, you just heard me correctly. We will be taking all of the MISS measurements at orientation and the day before the show the designer will receive the measurements of the top fifteen finalists. Prior to the broadcast, he will pick out the appropriate wardrobe for all fifteen girls and ready them so that the 10 advancing on into the evening gown competition will have a dress to wear from the designer’s collection. You will be wearing your own gown during preliminaries but if you are a MISS and you are not wearing a Tony Bowls gown the night of finals but end up making the top ten, you will be given one to wear and must wear that dress for the telecast. For those of you who have not already purchased your evening gown, I would strongly suggest that you go on to his website, www.tonybowls.com and consider one of his creations. The store listings are there as well. If you do end up wearing a Tony Bowls evening gown and you are called into the top ten, you are able to wear your own or opt for the assigned dress instead. We will also attempt to have his creations available for you to try on and order at orientation. We are so excited to have this talented designer and look forward to our relationship together. This year’s show is being done with a 60 foot runway extension to the stage, so brush up on your walk ladies. We are creating a fashion show theme to compliment the excitement of the designer changes we are making. More news to follow, so stay tuned! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Fascinating! What will the competitors think about this? It seems like you see more USA competitors in Sherri Hill gowns and more MAO competitors in Tony Bowls. Curious what all the USA folks think. (NT) -- Hoosier Girl, 11:45:35 10/16/09 Fri Pretty nice news item but I sure hope that the actual press release didn't include "the edition of Tony Bowls" instead of the correct "the addition of Tony Bowls." That looks like a gaffe that could only be found in a national MAO press release...LOL. (NT) -- Marylander, 12:42:19 10/16/09 Fri Okay so let me ask the obvious.. do the girls get to pick their dresses? What if they don't like them? I love Tony, but his dresses have never been right for me. I can get lost in a dress with a lot going on, so I prefer really simple and less structured styles. Do you foresee any girls getting cranky after not winning and blaming it on a dress that doesn't make them feel their best? (NT) -- Gypsy, 13:29:00 10/16/09 Fri Yes. He dresses the MAOT girls for their photo shoot and some look much better than others. They aren't allowed to pick their own and not all are happy, but at least they are not competing. (NT) -- This could be trouble..., 14:00:55 10/16/09 Fri Too be honest with you Gypsy,I don't know.Maybe we can twist Shanna's arm for more info(HINT HINT). (NT) -- Andres, 15:14:07 10/16/09 Fri Yes Andres! We need Shanna and her infinite wisdom :) But she's probably busy with Smoak right now! I just see this as a catch 22 - girls who spend a few thousand on a dress that they think is perfect might be unhappy with the new dress, but for a girl who can't afford a Tony Bowls, this can be the ultimate experience and a real dream come true on stage. (NT) -- Gypsy, 17:00:43 10/16/09 Fri I just wanted to share this as soon as I heard even though I didn't have all the details yet.I understand the concept for swimsuit,and with a 60 foot runway,sounds like there will be alot of "strutting" on that stage. (NT) -- Andres, 17:34:33 10/16/09 Fri I heard Tony is a judge as well. (NT) -- Just amazed at this... most girls have already bought gowns!, 17:47:13 10/16/09 Fri they havent set the judges yet, there are about 40 names and about 5 big offers still out, they are having pre lim and finals judges that are different. so if he is a final judge, I dout it will matter as all girls are in his gowns. (NT) -- sxoxo, 20:36:15 10/18/09 Sun I definitely think it sounds exciting! ESP the long runway! :) Hopefully it will encourage girls to be a part of the program. Im sure it will be an impressive show. (NT) -- Gypsy, 18:49:28 10/16/09 Fri HE will pick an "appropriate" gown for each of the top 10 not already wearing one of his gowns?!?!?!? His idea of "appropriate" for a fashion show may be VERY different from what is actually appropriate for each girl to compete in. It should be about the GIRLS, not the gowns! Mark my words, this will be a disaster! Miss CA USA has nothing BUT controversy the last few years and it seems they are guaranteeing another year of the same! (NT) -- NE Queen, 08:31:59 10/17/09 Sat Oh boy, the article that was posted was a little confusing, CA is having a SS portion, and the girls will wear there evening gowns of choice for pre- lims and yes the top 10 will wear a tony, CA has aquired an amazing group of stylist so each girl will be treated like a star and get attention never had before, they have a new 80 mil dollar stage a venue to die for, the judges list is exceptional, the prize package up to par, I think each girl will walk away with a VERY special experience. I reazlie its a change and it seems scary, but CA has worked its ass of, and theya re changing with the times, if it doesnt work, try something else, but try. (NT) -- sxoxo, 18:55:12 10/18/09 Sun Thanks for the clarification.I cannot wait to see the stage! (NT) -- Andres, 19:17:25 10/18/09 Sun I'm actually really excited about this - I think this type of change is exactly what California needs right now as they've taken a beating over the last year. Its innovative to have the girls outfitted by the same designer and I for one cannot wait to see pictures and how this inspires other states to up their game. (NT) -- 2 Cents, 07:11:30 10/19/09 Mon I may have missed the previous discussion, so please excuse me if this was mentioned earlier, but what was the deal with crowning two titleholders? Did they mean teen & miss? (NT) -- Tumbleweed, 20:25:12 10/19/09 Mon

Subject: GOOD LUCK, NC GAL!!!
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:30:21 10/13/09 Tue Our very own NC Gal has been chosen to play "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" to be taped Nov. 6 in NYC!!! This has been a long process that lasted for months - she had to survive three grueling auditions and a lengthy interview process in order to be considered as a contestant. And today she finally got the call! NC Gal has previously competed on "The Weakest Link" and WON, so she's obviously got the smarts necessary to do well on this show, too. But if you need to phone a friend, call TNBoy who can quickly post the question to the board and relay the answer!!! CONGRATULATIONS, NC GAL, AND GOOD LUCK!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WOO HOO!! I'm so excited for her!! (NT) -- TNBoy, 21:34:55 10/13/09 Tue Toots! Just remember this in the Musicals section:In Cole Porter's lyrics for what musical did Bill quip, "To win you, Bianca/ There's nothin I would not do/ I would gladly give up coffee for Sanka/ Even Sanka, Bianca, for you." (You know,Sanka, what we serve during the morning rush to the truckers out on rt 96!) (NT) -- Toots, 23:27:54 10/13/09 Tue KMK (NT) -- PG, 23:50:17 10/13/09 Tue Does this mean chat will be open so that no matter who she chooses as a lifeline we can post the question here? Whatcha gonna do with all the loot you win Toots?? (NT) -- Andres, 23:30:39 10/13/09 Tue I have been called a commode if useless information. I'll volunteer to be a phone a friend! (NT) -- Patricia Gentry, 23:47:03 10/13/09 Tue Wow, very exciting!! Good Luck!! (NT) -- ot mom, 05:46:58 10/14/09 Wed Good Luck! (NT) -- Aida, 06:46:35 10/14/09 Wed WOW This is so cool! Congrats NCG!!! You will shine ! What a huge huge accomplishment :) (NT) -- Howard, 07:45:32 10/14/09 Wed This is fantastic!!!! Congratulations NC Gal! So the taping is Nov 6th, I wonder when it will be aired. I volunteer to open up the chat room if I'm available! Can't wait!!!!! (NT) -- MissMerlin, 07:56:14 10/14/09 Wed Go NCGAL! So impressed! (NT) -- webby - the PacNW gal!, 08:40:01 10/14/09 Wed I am so jealous....I'm going to go pout now... (NT) -- Sister, 09:03:30 10/14/09 Wed That's awesome! Seriously, let us know and you could have an army of people ready to google their hearts out if no one knows the answer. :) Open up the chat room, all the board plus your family and friends... one stop shop! :) (NT) -- Kristin ♥, 11:05:39 10/14/09 Wed Good luck!!!!!!! (NT) -- old school fan, 13:50:49 10/14/09 Wed This is sooo cool! Can't wait until it airs! Good Luck! (NT) -- Midwest Momma, 17:40:19 10/14/09 Wed Please let us know when it will air so we can all watch! Congrats! (NT) -- MS Mama, 19:31:28 10/14/09 Wed So very proud of her......and I cannot think of anyone any more deserving of this........ (NT) -- NC Pageant Fan, 21:52:26 10/14/09 Wed Thanks so much, all my sweet pageant peeps!!I am so excited and it is awesome to know that I have all this support!! I hope I will be able to let you all know when it will be shown on TV!! I love y'all!!! (NT) -- NC GAL, 08:28:52 10/15/09 Thu I'm pretty jealous there, rockstar. I wanna win a million bucks! (NT) -- Gypsy, 09:44:00 10/15/09 Thu I'm so excited!!!!!! (NT) -- Husker fan, 22:58:43 10/15/09 Thu Best wishes NC gal. A little birdie told me you recently said hello. One day we will meet? Are you going to be at the NC USA or SC US pageant? Thinking about going to both. (NT) -- Dreamboat Annie, 01:44:12 10/19/09 Mon I am so excited for you! Good Luck!!! (NT) -- Elin, 02:37:21 10/19/09 Mon Good luck, honey child! I wanna be your phone-a-friend!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 05:19:04 10/19/09 Mon Good luck! I'm excited for you! (NT) -- Brynn, 08:58:30 10/19/09 Mon OMG! That's AWESOME!!!!! (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 15:08:00 10/19/09 Mon

Subject: I want to be Diane Martin in this video clip! LOL
Author: TNBoy [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:19:13 10/18/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Keep watching the opening number.They put her right in front in her nude barely-there cotume,stones barely covering her hot body.She danced the hell out of that opening number.Diane,Sophia and Kathy should have been that top 3.How Michelle beat Diane still makes me pull my hair out to this day. Diane Martin is one of my all-time favorite Miss USA contestants. (NT) -- Andres, 21:46:59 10/18/09 Sun Moreso than Kathy, Andres? (NT) -- NC Pageant Fan, 00:18:00 10/19/09 Mon At this Miss USA pageant I think Diane attacked that stage and wanted that crown and had more of a Miss Universe appeal that her heighness. That doesn't mean that if Ms Manning had walked away with that crown I would have been upset,mind you...........But come one-Michelle over Diane?? Please! (NT) -- Andres, 12:29:51 10/19/09 Mon Wow...HOT...esp for the time. Love the yelling, cracking voice intros. (NT) -- *, 07:43:53 10/19/09 Mon*

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