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Subject: Do they hate Miss USA?
Author: RC [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:07:13 04/22/14 Tue So many countries hate americans and american tourists. So do other countries at Miss Universe hate Miss USA just because she is Miss USA? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I am sure there have been Miss USA's that are not well liked amongst the other girls. But I have not read any reports of any Miss USA being hated on during Miss Universe. It is a great question and I would love other peoples input. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:19:56 04/22/14 Tue I can't recall any Miss USA being very disliked since the first time I saw Miss Universe, I started watching only in 1995 though and people say that Carole Gist was a major byatch, she did not make it easy for Mona after she won Miss Universe, so I'd say Carole was probably the last one. I think personality/internal beauty COUNTS when it comes to USA/Universe pageants, that's why it's difficult to crown someone with a really nasty personality in the first place. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 16:07:30 04/22/14 Tue i would agree with carole; however, i suspect her dislike of mona occurred after her first runner up placement during the remainder of her year. during the telecast carole seemed to be liked. (NT) -- Vegas, 16:25:34 04/22/14 Tue dont agree with the last statement. it has been well documented amongst miss universe winners who the hated girls are. amelia vega was severely disliked during miss universe and she won. i am sure there are many other miss universes that were hated. miss usa at miss universe is a little more challenging. (NT) -- Vegas, 16:27:34 04/22/14 Tue That's true, Amelia insulted Miss Spain and it was reported in the Spanish medias. 2003 was the year that Telemundo was taken over, that is why a Latina Miss USA and Universse helped and Dominicans are one of the largest Hispanic groups in the USA, it was still at the time where there were no Trump tickets...the overwhelming majority of MU winners seem to have great personalities though, even recently Molly, Olivia, Leila, Dayana all seem like great people to hang out with. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 17:24:08 04/22/14 Tue i would argue that amelia won the pageant on her own merit. she was stunning, young and tall. she would have won in another country or circumstance. it did help that the audience screamed during her final question about her grandma. her answer wasnt that great, lol. (NT) -- Vegas, 18:51:14 04/22/14 Tue Mexico. Kenya and Rachel were booed non stop (NT) -- fan, 16:20:13 04/22/14 Tue yes from the standpoint of thr audience but those werent political reasons perse. it was because in 1993 their rep failed to crack the top 10 even with lupita as a judge; and in 2007 because rachel made the top 5 even after her embaressing fall over Mexico. both pageants were in mexico which resulted in the hatred toward usa. their booing wasnt necessarily at the girl but at miss universe. (NT) -- Vegas, 16:30:39 04/22/14 Tue i have read that christy fitchner was livid when she was first runner up at miss universe and charted a private plane the night of finals out of there. but that was after the pageant. (NT) -- Vegas, 18:52:56 04/22/14 Tue http://www.globalbeauties.com/mbmu/2011/06/17th-place-miss-universe-1986-barbara-palacios-teyde/ (NT) -- Vegas, 19:09:04 04/22/14 Tue i read that Christy was nasty to the others at miss usa. AS for Carol and christy too they should have a good attitude . and seeing that reaction the judges made the right decision ( although i would not have Carole in the finals at all or even winning miss usa. Erin and the other one was better (NT) -- catalina, 00:14:56 04/23/14 Wed My memory is failing me, but which Miss USA fell on stage and the crowd cheered? (NT) -- I can still see it, just can't remember who it was, 01:25:43 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: Weekend Wrap-up
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:32:37 04/14/14 Mon NY Teen USA, NY Usa, NJ USA, NJ Teen USA ; AZ, AZ Teen USA, UT USA, UT Teen USA, TX Teen USA OR, VA Last edited by author: Mon April 14, 2014 11:36:23 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Who are the girls in the top 2 photos - everyone of them looks amazing. The girl on the bottom left is Oregon? (NT) -- Vegas, 11:35:55 04/14/14 Mon Captions have been updated- thanks! (NT) -- BreeZe, 11:38:38 04/14/14 Mon Is the tall blonde TX TUSA or NJ TUSA? She is a beauty!!! AZ USA, UT USA, NY USA look amazing. Actually all of them great. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:41:58 04/14/14 Mon The tall blonde -- MisterT, 20:51:30 04/21/14 Mon the tall blonde is Miss NJ Teen, the future Miss Teen USA (NT) -- MisterT, 21:58:13 04/21/14 Mon Nah (NT) -- but she is tall, 10:15:31 04/22/14 Tue You have 2 girls switched in the Times Square photo, it's UT Teen on the far left in the white tee shirt, then AZ Teen, Miss UT, Miss AZ in the beige coat, and TX Teen on the far right (NT) -- Just FYI, 21:55:16 04/22/14 Tue Love Oregon :) (NT) -- Abs!, 00:15:03 04/23/14 Wed OREGON is my dark horse! Love Emma-P! (NT) -- Groove, 10:40:31 04/22/14 Tue Mine too! (NT) -- Athalia, 11:22:15 04/22/14 Tue Not the greatest photo of Utah, Oregon looks the best here. New York looks the same in every picture I see of her, she's not very versatile, and I hope that Virginia spruces her styling up a notch before Miss USA lol (NT) -- Love the teens in these candids, 01:21:50 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: Vanbros
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:16:35 04/21/14 Mon Miss Missouri USA - Erica Miss Nebraska USA - Amanda Miss Oklahoma USA - Brooklynne Miss Arkansas USA - Helen Miss Kansas USA - Audrey Photo by : Rachel Imdieke Photography Last edited by author: Mon April 21, 2014 11:16:51 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think Oklahoma has a shot. She looked great in the state crowning pictures I saw. I can't put my finger on it, but Arkansas really reminds me of someone in this picture. (NT) -- LEE, 11:23:28 04/21/14 Mon Breeze why did you pick the worst one from their photoshoot?? There are MUCH better shots of the girls. (NT) -- George, 13:31:15 04/21/14 Mon Where are other photos? I don't see them? I will post them if you tell me how to find them. (NT) -- Ysadora (nsi), 13:56:05 04/21/14 Mon yeahh...uh.... what other photos? (some people are just NEVER happy) (NT) -- BreeZe, 08:10:47 04/22/14 Tue MAYBE top 20 - NO - NO - MAYBE/top 15 - NO (NT) -- Vegas, 11:24:53 04/21/14 Mon I think Oklahoma clearly has a shot as Arkansas is a sleeper. I would not be too surprised with Missouri either, she has delicate facial features. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 12:52:27 04/21/14 Mon why do they look cranky? By their expression i would choose none of them ( neb and ok are on my list though (NT) -- catalina, 13:15:57 04/21/14 Mon They are mad because the VanBros shuttle bus left them stranded in the middle of a bridge. I don't blame them. -- Doot, 13:19:29 04/21/14 Mon Personally, thisis the best I have seen Missouri and Kansas look. Oklahoma is in! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:20:59 04/21/14 Mon VanBros has the worst taste in photographers or stylists or something. They consistently produce more WTF photos than any other directorship. I have seen Arkansas in person quite a few times. Gorgeous girl. Her headshot looked a mess though--that eyeliner!? WHY? Ugggh. Sorry...rant over. (NT) -- SouthernGirl, 13:21:16 04/21/14 Mon Breeze why did you pick the worst one from their photoshoot?? There are MUCH better shots of the girls. (NT) -- George, 13:36:54 04/21/14 Mon Based off of THIS picture alone I would choose none of them. This is a horribly staged photo, everyone saying OK is in because of this picture is crazy. That dress? Yes, maybe if you were a Teen contestant. A Miss contestant should not be wearing a dress like that. These ladies all need to work on their pout too. This picture is just kind of laughable all together, and I am actually an OK and AR fan normally. (NT) -- MissUSAFan, 15:12:16 04/21/14 Mon The thing that's ironic about this photo and others like it is that this has nothing to do with the criteria for being Miss USA. Miss USA is a happy person. -- Doot, 15:20:58 04/21/14 Mon Beautiful girls, absolutly horrible photo. They all look pissed and the one on the far right looks like she is tryin gto kill me with the evil glare. Try again VanBros (NT) -- jmo, 15:23:30 04/21/14 Mon Sad photo of all but I think OK will get a spot (NT) -- Not a chance to the rest, 17:04:37 04/21/14 Mon I think OK should have waited a few more years to compete in Miss because she still reads teen to me. Very pretty girl and obviously she won her state, so the judged liked her, but I don't think she's ready yet and it would've helped her more on the National stage if she matured a bit. (NT) -- JayBay, 19:30:23 04/21/14 Mon Think again Jaybay. Anyone who actually knows Brooklynne knows she is very mature (has six older siblings) and a rocking body. Competing for four years like the rest of the girls would have done nothing but made her bitter. She is fresh and young and going to be dynamite on that stage. She won for a reason I don't buy this crap about "girls winning too early" God has a plan for each of these girls and it is not a prerequisite to compete until you're 25 to win.. (NT) -- Foodie, 20:09:33 04/21/14 Mon I actually agree with JayBay. Oklahoma is pretty, and definitely has positive attributes. But I can only imagine how much more hype/ sensationalism she would get if she looked a little older (more mature). Facially, she definitely reads teen (with or without a rockin' bod). She has potential, but again... I agree with Jay's original point that her potential would have been maximized in the future... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 22:46:15 04/21/14 Mon My bad, I didn't mean to imply that Brooklynne was immature, i was talking more about her look. I've never seen the girl compete let alone hear her speak, but just based on the pictures I've seen, she still looks like she could be competing in Teen. By no means am I saying she's not beautiful or attractive, but for ME, I think she'll be even better in a few years. And btw, I'm always up for delegates to prove me wrong :) (NT) -- JayBay, 01:00:56 04/22/14 Tue Well, you know God has "a plan" and we all know that he certainly has time to weigh in on the Miss USA pageant. Just as soon as he helps pick the new winner of Survivor or the Amazing Race. In all seriousness - I too think that OK has a VERY young look and think, maturity aside, her facial features would be WAY more interesting (at least to me) with a few more years of life experience. (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 14:31:24 04/22/14 Tue I get what you are saying jaybay, though that is always a tough one. I'm sure she didn't expect to win on her first try and was probably going for experience, thinking that she might win in a few years. You are right that the judges saw something, and from watching it, I did too. She just as 'it' onstage. If she can mentally stay in the game she can compete with the best of them. (NT) -- mho, 21:45:40 04/21/14 Mon Well she's definitely one I'm anxious to see on stage :) (NT) -- JayBay, 01:04:30 04/22/14 Tue Actually, I disagree here. I think Brooklynne is exactly the prototype of a girl that can score better when she is younger, a bit like Jackie Bruno who won too late at 23 and looked way more competitive at 20. Brooklynn has this type of beauty that usually does not age well (and I adore this girl), so I'm glad she won now. Another example is Jessica Billings who looked amazing at 22 and less competitive at 26, hopefully it ended up well for Jessica at the end. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 11:38:06 04/22/14 Tue I'm worried we may be on the verge of another Vanbros shutout (NT) -- C'mon Vbros, 20:10:48 04/21/14 Mon I think they were going for fierce? Personally, I really like MO in this pic. I think she is the strongest (NT) -- PG-FAN, 20:43:06 04/21/14 Mon MISSOURI wins this shot by a mile... She is a dark horse in my opinion... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 22:47:23 04/21/14 Mon A picture is worth a thousand words and this pic says it all - NO! NO! NO!....Even with photoshopping they don't look remotely pretty or Miss USA-ready! (NT) -- Sorry Vanbros, this is your worst group of reps in decades! Better luck next year and hope to see a stark improvement!, 01:05:35 04/22/14 Tue Gorgeous photo could have been saved if they would have SMILED. Kansas looks like Olive Oyle, and I'm sure she's a much lovelier girl. Van Bros has been miss miss miss the past few years for sure! (NT) -- GPP, 02:13:22 04/22/14 Tue Not a competitive group for VanBros this year, but I gotta give it to MISSOURI in this photo...wow! (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:34:59 04/22/14 Tue I agree, SanFran; I think this is the best I've seen of KANSAS, too. Although I don't have any Van girls in my Top 16, I do have ARKANSAS as a bubble. I think she has a unique, exotic look (I believe someone mentioned on here she is of Native American heritage). However, if we're taking sash into play, I suppose OKLAHOMA would stand a shot at placing, but I'm not sold on her. MISSOURI does look good here, but honestly, this is the only photo I've seen of her that looks great, and she's far away, too :/ (NT) -- Groove, 09:51:51 04/22/14 Tue I believe Arkansas is of Mexican origin and was adopted from the area around Yuma, Arizona that's why she has an Anglo last name. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 14:05:57 04/22/14 Tue BTS (NT) -- BreeZe, 09:53:05 04/22/14 Tue I'll be the first to say that I LOVE their bustiers! And I'd like to buy Helen Wisner's legs, OK? (NT) -- Groove, 09:56:24 04/22/14 Tue please name the state order they are standing in I only recognise one (NT) -- catalina, 12:49:31 04/22/14 Tue Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas (NT) -- Ysadora, 13:02:27 04/22/14 Tue Oklahoma's bod is incredible! (NT) -- dixiedarling, 10:12:21 04/22/14 Tue To me, OK looks effortlessly beautiful. Very modelesque. And you can't beat that figure. (NT) -- Ysadora, 12:36:15 04/22/14 Tue Beautiful background and attire (sans the shoes). The girls... (NT) -- Vegas, 12:48:27 04/22/14 Tue Keep in mind this is a behind the scenes shot with some phone probably. I'm not really using it as any reflection of their faces because the quality is so bad. (NT) -- Ysadora, 13:01:31 04/22/14 Tue OMG I love this!!! OK's my favorite in this one - she looks darling and approachable w/o makeup but also super hot when she turns it on. (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 14:15:03 04/22/14 Tue Kansas is ok in my book for being the only one who knows this season's "IT" shoes, which happens to be swimsuit friendly so here's hoping the Chinese Laundry nightmare is finally over. (NT) -- eloise, 14:24:41 04/22/14 Tue Confirmed- tippy top swimsuit shoe this year again so be prepared lol! And the opening number shoe is the super hot blackjack shoe..why they don't reverse the occasion of the 2 shoes is beyond me! (NT) -- Kay, 14:55:45 04/22/14 Tue Call me out of touch, but for me, it's almost a crime to cut off your ankle with any sort of strap, especially black, in a swimsuit. Not knocking Kansas, because I know this is a stylized shoot, but a long unbroken line will always be more flattering, no matter what is in style. (NT) -- Ysadora, 15:51:09 04/22/14 Tue Which again - I think any SS photo shoot should be barefoot. During telecast - barefoot is messy (I think Miss America) did barefoot a long time ago. I hated the clogs Miss Teen USA girls wore in the mid 2000s. I prefer a regular heel no straps at all. (NT) -- Vegas, 17:26:59 04/22/14 Tue Re Oklahoma--she looks really good at certain angles. In other pics her head looks disproportionately wide. (NT) -- GMZ, 17:51:33 04/22/14 Tue I agree with ICEMAN... MO is my FAV! That body and face (NT) -- MO, 19:11:41 04/22/14 Tue Take note that OK is always in the middle (NT) -- They know she is IN!, 21:22:26 04/22/14 Tue I like Missouri best in this pic (NT) -- I actually like the photo-op, 01:16:26 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: Miss WV USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:40:11 04/16/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Waiting on Bamaman's commentary...... -- Lol!, 14:54:39 04/16/14 Wed Top 5. -- KBX62792, 15:58:45 04/16/14 Wed The best pics I've seen of her yet! (NT) -- HiJake, 16:22:56 04/16/14 Wed hottie! (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 16:49:03 04/16/14 Wed Sometimes I like to imagine titleholders of yesteryear competing the way it's done today. Can you imagine, say, Shawn Weatherly posing in this particular outfit? Or Amanda Jones? I don't really have a problem with this sexy look (although it's not quite my cup of tea), but it's just fun to reflect on how far things have changed. -- Doot, 16:50:56 04/16/14 Wed The thing I like best...transformations! Kudos to wv!! (NT) -- Moving up fast, 17:22:56 04/16/14 Wed She looks a lot like Heidi (Montag) Pratt here. (NT) -- NewEnglander, 19:49:09 04/16/14 Wed She was number 4 for me, she is now in my top 2 (NT) -- Mack_P, 20:24:21 04/16/14 Wed I love Charisse and these are the best pics I've seen of her as well. Great hair and makeup. She looks younger and fresher here and is giving me "early Morgan Fairchild" realness here!! (NT) -- Love this look!, 23:26:17 04/16/14 Wed Oh. My. LAWWWWWWWWD!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:30:53 04/17/14 Thu This girl does not look ANYTHING like this in person. Just wait until Miss USA (NT) -- In the know, 16:57:06 04/17/14 Thu I'm assuming none of the girls really look anything like any of the pictures we see here. That's why I feel like it is so hard to truly get a sense of who might be a frontrunner at this point. To me, the most telling thing is when they post the interview videos. You really get a good sense of what they look like (and sound like!) Until then, it all seems like smoke and mirrors to me. -- Doot, 17:01:52 04/17/14 Thu I love love Charisse and she's one of my top picks this year. I'm not a fan of these photos though and the poses but I think she's a lot more beautiful and classy than depicted here. She's got a gorgeous face and a ridiculously curvy figure and can't wait to see her on stage in June. (NT) -- W, 18:30:13 04/17/14 Thu Yes, I am outing myself. I have met Charisse, and this candid of her LOOKS LIKE HER! Her styling is getting better and better. Be escared folks. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 05:00:19 04/18/14 Fri Like ND - she looks better in candids. The photo in the jeans is a travesty - a girl who has no body should never wear those shorts less long pose like that. (NT) -- Vegas, 06:06:36 04/18/14 Fri Not sure where that body comment came from, it's her body that has kept her in my top 5. Being from Ohio, I 'get' why she did the college shoot, I'm guessing her WV fan base just increased a lot. Smart girl. (NT) -- Mack_P, 09:23:28 04/18/14 Fri My body comment is completely about her behind in the shorts - hence no body. In SS she looks great which is why she should never pose in a shorts like the photo above. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:52:01 04/18/14 Fri Not sure where that comment came from either - hopefully a different post. Have you seen Charisse's photos in swim suit at her state competition? Swim suit is her ace in the hole. She is going to rock it! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 11:05:58 04/18/14 Fri http://www.pageantupdate.info/missusa2014/images/swimsuits/wv.jpg http://www.completephysiquewv.com/files/3713/8383/6827/Charisse-Haislop-misswv.jpg -- Swimsuit WV, 12:17:49 04/18/14 Fri (NT) -- Mack_P, 12:36:19 04/18/14 Fri (NT) -- Mack_P, 12:37:47 04/18/14 Fri OK, so I really like Charisse (although she's not in my Top 16). However, her SS body is amazing. I do think she has a very good chance of making the semis, and since we're talking West Virginia, I think she's more facially beautiful than Chelsea (not to mention Randy's ladies have been doing quite well lately in both Miss & Teen). With that said, if Charisse makes Top 16, she'll easily make the Top 10 cut with her figure. (NT) -- Groove, 16:11:32 04/18/14 Fri I agree, Charisse looks amazing in SS and I do think she's more facially beautiful than Chelsea. I have Charisse in my top 5 and would be very happy if she were to be crowned Miss USA. (NT) -- W, 17:29:24 04/18/14 Fri In her candid swimsuit pics, she looks great but she reads a tad more mature than the other girls. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 23:52:54 04/18/14 Fri I think it is just the angles, because in real life she reads younger, or her age. She doesn't read mature, more middle of the pack age-wise! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:30:39 04/19/14 Sat Charisse is a shoe-in for top 15, a shoe-in for top 10 and depending on the judges and who they like...could win Miss USA. Her gown is going to be impeccable, her body is already fierce and like PA she is brains and depth. And, she is beautiful. Hmmm? Who ELSE had those qualities that recently won Miss USA? Oh, that's right! (NT) -- ERIN BRADY Y'ALL!, 23:07:35 04/22/14 Tue I don't get this girl at all. She's pretty but not miss USA (NT) -- Just saying, 00:06:04 04/23/14 Wed She's on my radar as someone would could do very well, depending on her styling. (NT) -- Excited to see her and the rest of Sanders girls at Miss USA, 00:55:17 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: Lets see if people can do this WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATIONS OR BUBBLES. I want to know (right this second) who are your LAST TWO STANDING? Two abbreviated state names only. Lets see how many people can refrain from saying more. I'd love to just see a line of board regulars with their two names. Again...this is how you feel right this moment.
Author: Thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:07:03 04/19/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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AL&NY (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 16:05:34 04/19/14 Sat OK and FL (NT) -- Ysadora, 16:31:46 04/19/14 Sat NV&FL (NT) -- FloridaFan, 16:43:55 04/19/14 Sat FL and NV (NT) -- final two as of today, 16:48:23 04/19/14 Sat AZ & NV (NT) -- HiJake, 16:59:31 04/19/14 Sat GA & TN (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 17:00:03 04/19/14 Sat FL & NV (NT) -- Athalia, 17:01:05 04/19/14 Sat CA & NV (NT) -- Flipper, 17:02:25 04/19/14 Sat NV, WV (NT) -- Mack_P, 17:02:52 04/19/14 Sat NV & TN (NT) -- Phyllis Darnell, 17:05:06 04/19/14 Sat FL & NV (NT) -- dixiedarling, 17:41:53 04/19/14 Sat Nevada & Texas (NT) -- jmo, 17:45:55 04/19/14 Sat FL & GA (NT) -- Birdy, 18:00:34 04/19/14 Sat FL & GA (NT) -- PF-Indy, 18:32:23 04/19/14 Sat FL & CA (NT) -- Bostonian, 18:52:44 04/19/14 Sat FL & SC (NT) -- Beauty-Critic, 19:28:12 04/19/14 Sat NV & FL -- Doot, 19:43:16 04/19/14 Sat CA & ND (NT) -- OP, 20:07:19 04/19/14 Sat TN and NV (NT) -- USA Fan, 21:05:36 04/19/14 Sat TN and FL (NT) -- Final2, 21:28:29 04/19/14 Sat AK & FL (NT) -- Zoey, 21:40:13 04/19/14 Sat Georgia and Nevada (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 21:40:41 04/19/14 Sat WV & FL (NT) -- Wandi, 21:47:41 04/19/14 Sat FL & CA (NT) -- fan, 21:56:20 04/19/14 Sat FL & NV (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 21:56:45 04/19/14 Sat nebraska and delaware (NT) -- catalina, 22:07:50 04/19/14 Sat TN & CA (NT) -- PGMomma, 22:08:46 04/19/14 Sat SC & GA (NT) -- Fan, 22:28:55 04/19/14 Sat NV and IN (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 22:50:38 04/19/14 Sat CA and FL. (NT) -- Floozie, 00:00:23 04/20/14 Sun SOUL SISTAHSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! (NT) -- Bostonian, 08:39:21 04/20/14 Sun CALIFORNIA and TENNESSEE (NT) -- HIM, 00:18:53 04/20/14 Sun FL and ND (NT) -- ICEMAN, 00:27:40 04/20/14 Sun I'm with ICEMAN....North Dakota and Florida. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 01:46:15 04/20/14 Sun California and Maryland (NT) -- Duration_and_Convexity (not logged in), 06:26:22 04/20/14 Sun FL & NV (NT) -- TeamFloridaUSA, 06:27:28 04/20/14 Sun FL and NV (NT) -- Sifiso, 07:24:58 04/20/14 Sun TX & ND (NT) -- south star, 10:30:33 04/20/14 Sun ND,SC (NT) -- Cougargirl, 10:42:39 04/20/14 Sun ND and NV (NT) -- Bmyvalentine, 11:34:39 04/20/14 Sun FL and TN! (NT) -- chexmex, 12:29:30 04/20/14 Sun CA and a surprise. (NT) -- OSF, 21:55:28 04/20/14 Sun CA & FL (NT) -- lipbalm, 22:26:45 04/20/14 Sun What I don't understand is people want some spoiled super sweet 16 brat as their miss USA. (NT) -- TENNESSEE, 02:04:54 04/21/14 Mon ND & FL (NT) -- MsS♥, 02:12:02 04/21/14 Mon NV&ND (NT) -- Sxoxo, 02:59:37 04/21/14 Mon Ga and Ca (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 05:59:29 04/21/14 Mon FL and CA (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:34:33 04/21/14 Mon Tn and ND (NT) -- Starryeyed, 08:42:02 04/21/14 Mon GA & NV (NT) -- BreeZe, 08:51:58 04/21/14 Mon ND & FL (NT) -- Groove, 09:09:55 04/21/14 Mon CA & CT (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 09:13:28 04/21/14 Mon FL and TN (NT) -- GMZ, 09:17:52 04/21/14 Mon HI & NV! (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 09:26:46 04/21/14 Mon FL & ND (NT) -- SobeLad, 09:56:20 04/21/14 Mon Yesss! Someone else sees what i see! (NT) -- Kelli, 18:02:40 04/22/14 Tue CA, GA. (NT) -- LEE, 11:18:21 04/21/14 Mon NV & IL (NT) -- Whisper, 11:50:01 04/21/14 Mon CA and FL! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:26:35 04/21/14 Mon CA AND FL (NT) -- Jaime, 04:28:55 04/22/14 Tue HI & NV (NT) -- Kelli, 17:58:49 04/22/14 Tue HI and AL (NT) -- Buckeye, 19:31:56 04/22/14 Tue NY and OK (NT) -- Punky, 00:13:52 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: idea for miss usa Borrowed from miss A
Author: catalina [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:12:58 04/21/14 Mon Have a top 15 and have them compete in Casual wear. Show each judges score. The contestant should put together a outfit that looks good, is not constraining and professional. Then go to swimsuits, The focus should be on fitness, not the biggest boobs. Call the t 12 from the 15 in casual wear. Call the 2 10 out of those and have them answer a on stage question submitted by the other contestants. Show scores throughout. The T five are chosen and have them answer the same question. The contestant who answers best should win [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This is a pretty good idea Cataline. I am not sure about casual wear, though if they were to choose outfits from a collection like in 2003, I think that would be awesome. I think interview should contain more questions, but perhaps make it a three minute interview. Good strategy Catalina. Top five should all answer the same question. It is not fair to the girls if one gets a soft ball question while another gets a question that is very challenging. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:25:30 04/21/14 Mon When MAO did this in the mid-2000s, the casual wear portion turned into pro-am toddlers and tiaras rehearsed stuff, or sad shorts outfits from Old Navy from girls who weren't used to it. The outfits were really disparate and it was not good to watch. Lots of prancing and collar popping. I'm glad they did away with it. Sorry :( (NT) -- FlawLESS, 17:18:03 04/21/14 Mon I don't want a casual wear competition but I do agree with showing the scores though and that's what differentiated the MUO from other pageants on tv. (NT) -- W, 17:32:14 04/21/14 Mon Love the idea of the same final question and showing scores. Casual wear not so much- although it could be a cool production number, especially if they were modeling a collection of some sort, as SanFranGuy suggests (but not Sherri Hill prom gowns- lol). For my reason why casual wear is a bad idea I submit this photo. I love Deidre Downs (she rocked a two piece gown and is a Doctor now), but this photo is ridiculous: (NT) -- Grace-Under-Pressure, 01:04:17 04/22/14 Tue you just made my point for a casual wear competition If someone showed in a bad outfit they would be out (NT) -- catalina, 01:34:55 04/22/14 Tue Although this photo was taken in 2005 and styles have changed dramatically since then, I kind of like the idea of a casual wear sequence, because after all, we'll typically see our next Miss USA in more casual kind of clothing (as opposed to formal wear), so why not? I'm down for it! :) (NT) -- Groove, 10:05:21 04/22/14 Tue DD was just a NO PERIOD!!!! The 1st runner up should have won. But this was one of my favorite Miss America Pageants - where can I watch it online????? (NT) -- Vegas, 12:51:44 04/22/14 Tue Jennifer DuPont won casual wear that year. Downs didn't win a prelim! (NT) -- ME, 22:36:55 04/22/14 Tue I know I'm in the minority, but I'm concerned about a 3 hour telecast. It could be a good thing if it means more competition and time to get to know the girls. My fear is it mostly means more filler, endless infomercials for CHI hair care products and the casinos of South Louisiana. I would prefer to see a 2 hour show with more actual competition going on, but maybe that's not possible since the infomercial segments are needed to fund the pageant. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:15:40 04/22/14 Tue I'm so very excited about a 3-hour telecast, but I'm a bit concerned as well. My concern is that people won't wanna tune in for ANYTHING that's 3 hours (unless if it's Titanic/Schindler's List, etc on Lifetime); but a 3-hour Miss USA? I'm afraid people will tune out because they think it's too long, therefore, lower ratings. (NT) -- Groove, 10:01:42 04/22/14 Tue I do not think the actual pageant telecast is 3 hours. Even Miss America has decreased to 2 hours (I think). I think the first hour will be behind the scenes footage as well as the videos of the girls that they shot the last few months (similiar to what Miss America has done the last 2 years). As much as I love Miss USA - I could not imagine them filling a 3 hour timeslot with all pageant. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:54:23 04/22/14 Tue This is the WORST idea ever. lol I would cringe with delight and laughter everytime Miss america tried this. Most of these girls wore outfits that would be luaghable on the streets, just hideously hilarious! It's a HUGE no Catalina, sorry. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 12:55:56 04/22/14 Tue I think USA girls have more style than Miss America. But I think the USA girls would be more sexier and show more skin vs Miss America girls being more conservative. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:56:54 04/22/14 Tue I liked miss U 2000 where the semi finalists runwayed while julie moran did voice overs of info about them (NT) -- fan, 16:27:15 04/22/14 Tue to me even that is a filler. i would rather all 51 girls do something. how about a production number again? i would love to see all the girls dress up in cheesy costumes and dance to drunk in love or wreckiing ball, lol. (NT) -- Vegas, 16:41:21 04/22/14 Tue teen had casual wear the year vanessa S won. i agree about dierdre i liked jennifer better she won eg as well (NT) -- catalina, 00:05:12 04/23/14 Wed

Subject: Miss Teen USA 2014
Author: lexis-PA [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:29:11 04/02/14 Wed The 2014 Miss Teen USA Pageant will once again be held at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas. The presentation show will be Friday, August 1st and the Final Show will be Saturday, August 2nd. Both will be streamed live from MissTeenUSA.com. Last edited by author: Wed April 02, 2014 12:32:03 Edited 2 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Dang! I wont be able to watch... I'll be in Indianapolis at a fraternity convention. :( (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:32:21 04/02/14 Wed Indianapolis? That's my home for now! (NT) -- FlawLESS, 15:27:09 04/02/14 Wed Cool. I like Indy. My college fraternity has its headquarters in Indianapolis, and our national convention is there this year. I'm my chapter's Alumni Advisor, and on the national board of directors. Its always a fun trip! Maybe I can sneak away to watch a pageant that night... :) (NT) -- ICEMAN, 17:09:06 04/02/14 Wed If you want to make a friend, maybe we could organize a pageant watch? Somewhere swanky with wireless. Or if you need any recommendations on local things to do, I'm happy to email you when it gets closer. (NT) -- FlawLESS, 10:45:24 04/03/14 Thu I don't understand what the obsession is with the Bahamas. Why can't they have Miss Teen USA in the USA? If they really want to have it out of the states, then move it to Puerto Rico. At least that is a US territory. (NT) -- GE, 12:59:46 04/02/14 Wed LOL and someone posted a big announcement about the TEEN location. I still admire the TEENS for their admiration to compete at Miss Teen USA but they really have made the teen pageant a joke and ridiculously expensive for families to attend. The worst was 2008! The productions have gotten a little better but I cant bare to sit through the stream - my HS prom court pageant has more technical value. Do not get me started on 2009 - Teen mid July then the next day - the Miss Universe girls arrived while the TEEN girls left. Ridiculous! (NT) -- Vegas, 13:50:01 04/02/14 Wed I think it's great to post announcements like this here. A lot of people (myself included) were genuinely curious if Miss Teen USA would finally choose another venue. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 15:47:02 04/02/14 Wed I think Trump is good friends with Kerzner, so there's probably some kind of partnership/business deal between the two of them. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:51:57 04/02/14 Wed From what I remember, the owners of the Atlantis are friends of Trump. Besides, it's a very large, spectacular and very contained location, easy enough for this type of event. (NT) -- delilah, 02:40:48 04/03/14 Thu So, Cassidy will be 20 when she'll be passing away her Teen crown. (NT) -- Kinda sounds funny when you remember that some Miss USA contestants this year are younger than her., 15:17:26 04/02/14 Wed where did you get this information from? dont see anything on miss teen usa website (NT) -- thanks!, 15:20:59 04/02/14 Wed Facebook. Several Teen titleholders posted it as well as a few state directors. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 15:49:00 04/02/14 Wed Cassidy has only competed in four pageants; Miss Greater San Diego Teen USA 2012 (she was 17 and won), then competed for Miss California Teen USA 2012 representing Miss Riverside County Teen (1RU to Alexa Jones and won Photogenic, she was 17), then competed for Miss California Teen USA 2013 representing Miss Greater San Diego Teen USA (Won and Photogenic, she was 18), then finally Miss Teen USA (won, she turned 19 one month before MTU). MGSTU used to hold their titleholders for one year before competing in MCTU, so they could train them for a year. The age is based on Feb 1st. By the time Cassidy gives up this crown, she will have been crowned almost consecutively for close to three years since Sept 2011 (with just 3 months in between MGSTU and MCTU crowns). She will turn 20 one month before MTU. I think she has done an amazing job. I am sure she is tired. There have been other MTU titleholders that turned 20, depends on your bday and date of pageant. (NT) -- AB, 23:41:43 04/22/14 Tue Meh to the Bahamas. I agree that the teen pageant is a shell of itself. It still makes money, so that's the only reason it goes on. But given some of the ratings for NBC shows that they continually renew, along with declining ratings for Miss USA/Universe, I don't think bringing Miss Teen USA back on TV would exactly hurt anything. Especially if they gave the pageant a lot of great promotion and tie ins. Miss Teen USA will forever be my favorite pageant, but I really only look fondly back on the CBS era. NBC has helped run the system into the ground, imo. Regardless, I'm glad that there's still a lot of interest in the pageant at the state level. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 15:53:36 04/02/14 Wed here is the hiccup. bring teen back to nbc or a nbc universal network requires millions of dollars on behalf of muo and nbc. and that is money that neither is willing to spend anymore. but be clear, muo does not pay for their bahamas stays, its all included in the host fee (just like everywehre else). i thought eliminating teen would increase productions for usa and universe and both pageants have been stuck on the same note since 2009. (NT) -- vegas, 18:44:19 04/02/14 Wed how long will they be there? (NT) -- catalina, 23:59:34 04/22/14 Tue Teen for me now, is just a breeding ground for future Misses. (NT) -- HiJake, 07:46:56 04/03/14 Thu

Subject: SD
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:49:12 04/22/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This is the best I've seen of B-Palm :) She has a great figure (but her legs are obviously photo"chopped" (lol). (NT) -- Groove, 09:54:11 04/22/14 Tue photo chopped? (NT) -- Vegas, 12:55:22 04/22/14 Tue Am I the only one who thinks that SS photos should be barefoot? (NT) -- Vegas, 12:55:56 04/22/14 Tue Am I the only one who thinks this is an awkward photo? Her body is fantastic and her face looks great, I'm just talking about the props, and the foot on top of the helmet thing, and the sash draped over the hockey puck, and the fact that her thigh is darker then the knee down. Idk, i feel like this was supposed to be a win, but it didnt quite work. She looks great though. (NT) -- MissUSAFan, 13:59:12 04/22/14 Tue I agree. This girl looks AWESOME, body, face, pose, all of it. And the pic's cool, but there's just a LOT going on in it that distract from the girl. (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 14:19:08 04/22/14 Tue GOOD FOR HER to give us a GOOD one!!!! Keep it going girl your body is AMAZING!!! (NT) -- Bostonian, 14:04:11 04/22/14 Tue amzg bod! BUT those fckg shoes. They're sooooooooooooo over and ugly and supremely whorish! COME ON! (NT) -- eloise, 14:44:02 04/22/14 Tue Arent these the same type of shoe worn at Miss USA and Miss Universe? I agree they are terrible though!!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 17:28:07 04/22/14 Tue Wow. She looks great. But it's still a No from me. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:39:39 04/22/14 Tue She looks great but I agree about the coloring of her legs being off. Also, she doesn't look like THIS is her candids, ts too photoshopped. And i think the shoes take away from everything else going on in the photo. Those shoes are to make you "look taller" on stage, laying down sideways it doesn't add anything to this photo. (NT) -- Kelli, 17:53:36 04/22/14 Tue Has anyone else noticed that the most HYPED women on this board are all "Pageant Ready" affiliated? Doesn't anyone else think that there are incredibly beautiful girls going unnoticed because there is coverage of certain girls? (NT) -- Let's revisit Erin Brady...shall we?, 23:00:31 04/22/14 Tue I really like her and I think this photo was probably staged this way for her hockey player boyfriend, guys. (NT) -- lipbalm, 23:28:04 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: I am Covering Miss Guatemala!
Author: Bostonian [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:07:21 04/21/14 Mon Hello Pageant USB Amigos!! I have just received confirmation that I am covering Miss Guatemala Universe on May 17th in Guatemala City!! I am covering for Critical Beauty but will provide a summary for USB too!! Yippee!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations!!! I covered Miss Universe 2002 back when I had a site and it was amazing!!! I always hope for success from Central America and have been with our recent placements from Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua. (NT) -- Vegas, 20:40:12 04/21/14 Mon Fantastic news! Can't wait to see the reports! (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 21:02:53 04/21/14 Mon Ah man, lucky!!!!! Keep as all thoroughly posted ;) (NT) -- Groove, 12:13:56 04/22/14 Tue Will you cover her in saran wrap? Will you cover her in Endia Abrante's quilt? Will you cover her in a picnic blanket? But it will suck if the ketchup spilt! Will you cover her in feathers, from Heather Anderson's quacking gown? Will you cover her in make up like a Lizeth Mahecha sorta clown. (NT) -- wen, 14:53:14 04/22/14 Tue Yah! Vids plz. (NT) -- eloise, 14:55:21 04/22/14 Tue You mean you have media credentials or VIP pass to report for the media? (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 23:24:46 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: weekend wrapup
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:59:16 04/20/14 Sun DE, FL NY IN, NJ, TX Last edited by author: Sun April 20, 2014 12:00:25 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes FL-HOTTTT!! (NT) -- TeamFloridaUSA, 12:10:24 04/20/14 Sun Brittany is flawless, I can't stop looking at her! (NT) -- Athalia, 12:25:33 04/20/14 Sun IMO, NY wins this round. FL a close second. (NT) -- NYpageantfan, 12:27:46 04/20/14 Sun Florida! (NT) -- Mellon, 13:04:32 04/20/14 Sun Texas is a flat out NO NO NO NO!!!! Florida is perfection!! NY could easily place in the top 5 (anyone remember her teen placement?) Delaware reminds of Cherly Crowe (DE USA 03) (NT) -- Vegas, 13:05:47 04/20/14 Sun FL looks great, Delaware and NY are maybes, and NJ and TX are out!! (NT) -- DeeDee, 13:15:37 04/20/14 Sun NY didn't place at Miss Teen USA, which doesnt make sense to me..but she can certainly avenge her non-placement this year! (NT) -- Athalia, 14:58:45 04/20/14 Sun Interesting - I thought for sure she made the cut. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:04:58 04/20/14 Sun Really?? I remember Cheryl Crowe (due to the name lol), but I don't see any resemblance. Anyway, I think Kelsey is hot (I had her in my Top 5 for Teen & always hoped she'd come back for Miss). I'm just not sure she's enough to break the damn curse. (NT) -- Groove, 09:50:08 04/21/14 Mon Could FL's romper be any shorter? (NT) -- If she bends down to adjust her heal - HELLO!, 13:46:37 04/20/14 Sun If I looked like her, I'd wear that! No shame (NT) -- Athalia, 15:03:35 04/20/14 Sun All ROMPERS are short, and since she's very tall it'll look shorter. I never got why a lot of people flip out if something's too short, if the wearer's still got it then great! (NT) -- PinkOfHearts, 21:42:27 04/20/14 Sun Indiana looks nothing all the photos that have been posted here. Cute girl, but wow. Although I am sure that could also be said for all the girls headshots posted here. (NT) -- jmo, 13:54:25 04/20/14 Sun Florida put these girls to shame, she is truly beautiful, After her in these pics only NY looks ok, the others, well, they are just the others, especially Indiana. cant be any more average than that. (NT) -- Beauty-Critic, 14:15:08 04/20/14 Sun My Goodness Florida cleans house (NT) -- Bostonian, 21:04:10 04/20/14 Sun im sorry but texas is not in my top 15 (NT) -- fan, 22:42:38 04/20/14 Sun All these TEXAS haters?!?! Lauren is gorgeous, and one of the most competitive in the 51 girls competing. Her body is sensational, and I assure you she will be one of the best styled contestants at Miss USA. She is sooooooo IN! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 22:44:42 04/20/14 Sun Why must everyone who doesn't like her be a hater?? To all there own opinion. And we all know you are buddy buddy with her in past pics before she won so you're biased. (NT) -- George, 00:34:06 04/21/14 Mon I don't get all of this hype with Florida. AT ALL. She's average looking to me. -- Floy, 23:36:42 04/20/14 Sun So there are 2 of us that feel that way. In this photo, I like her pose and her outfit. But I don't get the popularity of this woman. (NT) -- ., 10:22:01 04/21/14 Mon Of these girls, NY NJ DE & TX are facially the most beautiful. I don't get the hype about FL either. (NT) -- silverlee, 00:51:00 04/21/14 Mon DELAWARE, FLORIDA & the NEW YORK sisters look great! Speaking of sisters, anyone else think the NY sisters could actually be sisters? I see a lot of facial similarities (especially the eyes, perhaps the nose & of course their hair). (NT) -- Groove, 09:53:12 04/21/14 Mon This photo of Florida further confirms her spot in my top five, probably top two. I hesitate to even pick a top two because it seems that after top five the results can be so random. I have her along with Oklahoma in my five. I have had NY and Nevada in my five, but some recent candids make me wonder whether all the pro shots we saw at first are truly representative. (NT) -- Ysadora, 10:07:08 04/21/14 Mon FLORIDAAAA (NT) -- dixiedarling, 10:12:18 04/21/14 Mon To those who are discounting Texas, this is just a not very flattering photo. She is gorgeous in person. She is a polarizing delegate, but she was styled beautifully at Miss Texas and she was styled perfectly the year before and will be again I think! Not counting her out. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:34:30 04/21/14 Mon I really do NOT get the hype over Florida and New York. While I wouldn't say either of them are unattractive, I certainly wouldn't call them my last two standing, as many have. To me there are just averagely pretty girls who look really pretty when done all up for photos. New York is very tiny, and its kind of a turn off. Florida is pretty, yes, but looks exactly like what she is, a model. To me, Miss USA is SPECIAL. She has a special kind of beauty, and I don't quite see it in these two like everyone else unfortunately. (NT) -- MissUSAFan, 15:25:47 04/21/14 Mon You don't have to. EVERYONE else does:) (NT) -- chexmex, 16:29:54 04/21/14 Mon No. "EVERYONE else" does NOT get Florida, chexmex. Heaven forbid anyone else has a different opinion of her and the world is turned upside down. It's starting to make me hope Florida doesn't win at this point. And that's too bad because she IS a very pretty girl but not my winner either. Sad, that everyone has set such high expectations on this girl that a 1st runner up finish will garner her the "Ruthie". May as well not bother with a "Mock Miss USA". Duh ...as to how that will turn out. (NT) -- I feel badly for her., 16:45:00 04/21/14 Mon WOW! Love your spunk. Florida is in, the winner could be any of the other women. Love this time of year! Good luck to all! I don"t feel bad for any of the contestants, they earned their Right to compete:) (NT) -- chexmex, 18:25:51 04/21/14 Mon It is always the exact same titleholders being posted every time! There are 51 states to acknowledge guys! (NT) -- :), 19:29:47 04/21/14 Mon Don't feel bad for our Miss Florida trust me she doesn't. She's going to give it her all and have fun at the same time. So it's ok if you "don't get it" or "don't get the hype" from what I see you're the minority but that's what's wonderful about the USA you have a right to your opinion no matter if many disagree with you. All the girls look great. Can't wait to USA! Got my floor seat tickets center stage. (NT) -- TeamFloridaUSA, 21:38:39 04/21/14 Mon AMEN! (NT) -- chexmex, 18:46:28 04/22/14 Tue I for one have been a passenger on the Florida bandwagon since she was crowned. I have no doubt this girl will be top 5. (NT) -- jmo, 20:18:13 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Happy Earth Day!
Author: Miss Earth United States pageant [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:04:44 04/22/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Illinois
Author: curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:58:48 04/22/14 Tue It seem like D&D no longer has the state of Illinois and Vanbros picked it up... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yes for the 2015 pageant. dd is still working with lexie and the teen winner this year. but vanbros is taking over the 2015 applications. im not sure how i feel about vanbros in illinois but we will see how it plays out. (NT) -- Vegas, 18:46:33 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: We finally have almost all the titleholder crown photos!
Author: oz-usb [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:11:09 04/17/14 Thu PS if you're interested in winning a super awesome pair of heels I'm running a giveaway thanks to Chinese Laundry! http://l.inkto.it/3h8p9 Last edited by author: Thu April 17, 2014 21:13:04 Edited 2 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My money is still on either NV or FL. NY a close 3rd though I'd be thrilled as well if she took it. (NT) -- eloise, 21:15:07 04/17/14 Thu I like Georgia, Tennessee, and New Mexico. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 21:17:22 04/17/14 Thu Why aren't some of them wearing their crowns if these are their crown shots? (NT) -- curious, 21:19:31 04/17/14 Thu "Almost all" the crown shots... some girls don't have any available - of a decent quality anyway. Trust me I looked! (NT) -- oz-usb, 21:35:34 04/17/14 Thu From these crown shots - those with crowns - I like UTAH...TENNESSEE...and NORTH DAKOTA. (NT) -- HIM, 21:38:30 04/17/14 Thu Last 2 standing: CA & ND (NT) -- just a hunch, 22:26:19 04/17/14 Thu I have a pic of Kadie wearing her crown like a purse. Does that count? (NT) -- eloise, 22:56:25 04/17/14 Thu Why, oh why, oh why can't some of these girls fit the crown to their head? This is my biggest pet peeve EVER.Someone teach them how to shape the crown to fit on thier head and not look like a gigantic circle just laying atop of their head. It's not hard. Shape the crown to fit your head. Ughhhh! (NT) -- crown fan, 23:30:00 04/17/14 Thu Why, oh why, oh why can't some of these girls fit the crown to their head? This is my biggest pet peeve EVER.Someone teach them how to shape the crown to fit on thier head and not look like a gigantic circle just laying atop of their head. It's not hard. Shape the crown to fit your head. Ughhhh! -- AB, 23:44:46 04/17/14 Thu I think Jake had a point about Iowa. I did not think she was top 25 material until recently, but she has exquiste facial beauty. She might be the one from Vanbros getting the nod, especially if Oklahoma were to underperform. Two semi-final spots for Vanbros would not surprise me. They crowned much better ladies this year, it's just that it's more competitive than 2013... (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 00:30:02 04/18/14 Fri Iowa is a Future Productions state, not Vanbros (NT) -- :), 13:39:01 04/18/14 Fri I love South Dakota in this!! (NT) -- lipbalm, 00:31:39 04/18/14 Fri I agree about Iowa, such a beautiful face. Iowa, Colorado, and Alaska are among my facial favorites for 2014, I just need to see more pictures of them! (NT) -- morepicturesplease, 14:37:32 04/18/14 Fri My favorite crown photo choice goes to TN (NT) -- Mack_P, 23:02:56 04/18/14 Fri If Rhode Island can show up looking like this picture, she will be a lock for top 16. (NT) -- same for Iowa and Connecticut, 16:56:00 04/21/14 Mon MY TOP 15: Winner (Florida) then in order Tennessee, Georgia, North Dakota, Pennsylvania--rest of top 10 Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Indiana, Idaho, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Nevada. (NT) -- GMZ, 18:15:53 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Lexi Atkins
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:43:44 04/20/14 Sun Last edited by author: Sun April 20, 2014 13:42:10 Edited 3 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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~~~ CLICK IN FOR MUCH MORE ~~~~ -- BreeZe, 11:47:17 04/20/14 Sun* The other photos did not load but Illinois is officially out of the top 15 as of recent weeks. She is now hovering 25-30. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:11:08 04/20/14 Sun fixed (NT) -- BreeZe, 13:42:34 04/20/14 Sun photos do not show. I like her. Strange gown though (NT) -- catalina, 19:45:07 04/20/14 Sun I don't get the hate for Lexi at all. I think she looks amazing and could easily be top 5. (NT) -- Glitzy, 14:24:43 04/20/14 Sun I haven't really seen any "hate" for her. I haven't been alone in expressing a little disappointment. I think the main thing is that many of have high expectations because of her placement as Teen. I know we shouldn't, but it's natural. She's been looking a little Brandi Glanville and Stefani Germanotta lately! I think she'll end up pulling through and will be ready for Baton Rouge. Personally, I'd like to see a pic of her doing some kind of service...particularly in Illinois. Seems kinda like she just went back home to California after winning. (NT) -- HiJake, 15:28:45 04/20/14 Sun I have not seen any hate for this girl. She is not on many peooles list of last 2 standing. But that does not = hate. (NT) -- jmo, 15:39:21 04/20/14 Sun There was that time posters (me incl) commented on how "cheeky" she looked in that one pic. Otherwise, I also have not seen any hate directed at her. If anything, she's rarely talked about. Anyway, I like these pics (except for that man and his gross attire. (NT) -- eloise, 16:39:18 04/20/14 Sun ewww that trolly man in his t shirt (NT) -- fan, 16:04:57 04/20/14 Sun Pretty sure thats Rex Linn from CSI Miami and I would be they had some project together. (NT) -- -, 19:45:27 04/20/14 Sun Yes I just looked it up on IMDB and that is Rex Linn and they did a movie together and his shirt is about the movie they were in. I just knew that was him and had to dig. (NT) -- -, 19:48:37 04/20/14 Sun thank you for the clarification! (NT) -- fan, 22:45:58 04/20/14 Sun not to be rude but what is lexi doing in the state of illinois? ive been appearences by other girls in their states and national but ive only seen appearences in California (NT) -- Vegas, 16:53:30 04/20/14 Sun She's back! Good. Now I have to put her back in my top 15! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 17:15:10 04/20/14 Sun I'd like her more if she wore a full-length gown similar to that dress at Miss USA. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:10:44 04/20/14 Sun I think Lexi should've won Miss Teen USA and she's looking really gorgeous and think she will be either win or be in the top 5 at least at Miss USA. (NT) -- W, 18:23:03 04/20/14 Sun YESSS!!!! I dont think there is room in my already overcrowded top 5 With NV, AL, TX, DE, ND, FL, WV but I think this girl can make it easy looking like that. (NT) -- south star, 09:29:21 04/21/14 Mon lazy eye.. but her body looks great. I don't think that she is serving as an ambassador of goodwill as she should be doing with her crown and title. In fact, I haven't seen any appearance photos. But based on her pictures it appears things have really taken off in the entertainment industry for her. And honestly, good for her. If that is her dream atleast she is chasing is. As for Miss USA.. I see a top 5 or 10 placement because trump would not pass up an opportunity for attention from the press. (NT) -- She is pretty though, 10:12:38 04/21/14 Mon This is my problem. I live in Illinois and unlike the other girls I have seen nothing from state appearences. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:27:30 04/21/14 Mon Isn't that more of a reflection on the director than the girl? I don't remember the last couple of titleholders making many appearances when compared to other states. Transitioning to a new director impacted K2 last year so would assume Illinois is going through the same thing this year. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 14:34:17 04/22/14 Tue I think she is pretty. I just think it is a very tough year, and that there are some very competitive blonds. She is only a bubble for me. Her cheekbones - wow. Just wow! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:39:58 04/21/14 Mon EASILY my favorite blonde, followed by CA and WV. She is stunning and I could truly see her as Miss USA. The only thing that bothers me is, like others have mentioned, she doesn't really seem into pageantry for the reasons that some others are. Like another mentioned, sure, if she wants to be in entertainment, good for her, but if she can't even make appearances and such for the state she represents, how can she commit to all of USA. =/ (NT) -- MissUSAFan, 15:20:20 04/21/14 Mon Chelsea Welch, last year's WV, lived in GA and hardly made any appearances and she came across as just in it to go to Miss USA. (NT) -- Love Lexi, 17:37:02 04/21/14 Mon I also decided to remove her from my top 15 and keep her as a bubble for now. This is a year that is just too tough, however she may show up in BR looking like million bucks, she won the second biggest state pageant of the year in her FIRST try. That is why, I'll keep her on the 16th to 20th bubble list, she will be in the mix if she changes/upgrades her styling somehow. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 17:43:47 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Jade Kelsall (Miss NV USA 12) Competing at Miss NV United States
Author: FutureMiss [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:24:05 04/16/14 Wed Here's a link to their contestants page: http://missunitedstates.wix.com/nevada#!untitled/cqf7 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I absolutely HATE this blonde on her!! (NT) -- I wonder what proposed the change??? =/, 14:50:28 04/16/14 Wed I don't hate the hair but I'm not a fan of the head shot. It doesn't show her beautiful face at all. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 17:14:50 04/16/14 Wed I would rather see this girl doing a bigger pageant like Miss US International or Earth. Miss United States? Yeah.. no. (NT) -- jmo, 18:45:24 04/16/14 Wed the thing with this system is that these state events are mostly run by Chris Wilmer, which is fine, but he needs to stop letting them enter for free on a "scholarship" by a company that is owned by him. Word will travel that most of these people entered for free and those being charged a fee will become upset. (NT) -- He is on the same path that same guy who ran Miss Teen World is on., 20:01:19 04/16/14 Wed According to Wikipedia, she was 26 when she won, she I think she is 28 now which ages her out of my program. I believe for Earth as well. (NT) -- USBModStacey, 20:05:29 04/16/14 Wed Damn it Stacey change the age limit!! You would have another top 15 girl easy! (NT) -- jmo, 22:16:36 04/16/14 Wed LOL! If it were up to me I would, but I have HEARD that it has been increased to 26, it used to be 25. But I don't have confirmation on that yet. (NT) -- USBModStacey, 22:39:20 04/16/14 Wed (NT) -- eloise, 22:22:06 04/16/14 Wed I assisted last year and Chris Wilmer does not run the state pageants. He has state directors, he is the national directors. No one is entering for free, there are some states who offer partial schloarships for those that qualify and it is limited. The girls in his system are doing a lot in their communities. (NT) -- -, 22:51:49 04/16/14 Wed ummm YES HE DOES. He ran the wisconsin pageant, all of us entered for FREE because of a scholarship a certain company was providing which was owned by him. If it walks like a duck and acts like a duck, it is a duck. Don't try to push this under the rug. (NT) -- quack quack, 13:51:25 04/18/14 Fri Chris did not run the Wisconsin pageant. He hosted it I think and he does not own any companies. (NT) -- ---, 23:31:21 04/18/14 Fri sure he didnt whatever. i know what i witnessed and saw on the website and was told it was an easy serch to find out who controlled the company that was providing the "scholarships" aka free entry. you dont charge one person something and another person nothing, come on, we all see right through it. The ones you run have huge numbers, there is a reason for it (free entry). (NT) -- i wouldnt trust him as far as i could throw bim, 07:17:32 04/19/14 Sat Chris controls everything..........EVERRRRRRYYYYTHIIIIING in that pageant. Take that how you want (NT) -- Just sayin, 17:30:51 04/22/14 Tue I love this girl with everything I have. great titleholder, wonderful friend. LOVE! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:54:59 04/16/14 Wed She will definitely win this, there isn't really competition as it is a small system in Nevada. I wouldn't be surprised if she wins nationals too. However, this headshot is not a good one. I'm not a fan of the hair color either but that could be the way it looks in this shot. (NT) -- Kelli, 02:57:16 04/17/14 Thu I agree. She has this, and the national title easy. Now for that hair color... No Jade, just NO. You are beautiful, this haircolor is horrible. (NT) -- jmo, 08:22:22 04/17/14 Thu I prefer Jade as a brunette. However, I agree she will be a strong contender thanks to her placement at Miss USA. (NT) -- Anon, 23:37:48 04/17/14 Thu Does miss United States go to an international pageant? (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 23:49:59 04/18/14 Fri No, it does not (NT) -- FutureMiss, 08:03:09 04/19/14 Sat I am really surprised Jade would do this pageant. Anyone who has competed in this system, or worked with Chris Wilmer, knows of his shady/unfair practices (Charging some girls one entry fee while charging the others a different one), he's like a used car salesman... And I truly, truly, truly hope for Jade's sake, she doesn't win. I feel bad for the girl that does. (NT) -- Yikes., 05:43:39 04/19/14 Sat I dont know a damn thing about this guy. But the title Miss United States has ALWAYS screamed drama. Tony and ? owned it and Carrie Stroup had the title for a year. Turns out that everyone found out they did not own the rights to the title MIss United States World after SELLING state directors their pageants at serious $$$. That then died down to have the Miss United States pageant start up in South Carolina and last a few years, I think same thing hapened but who knows the real story. And then this one came about but I think was started as a Mrs pageant. Just too much craziness all around. I am clearly not a fan of pageants with drama. But yet I am here all the damn time so whats that tell ya? In allhonestty once you age out of USA there are not many choices except US International and Earth. In my opinion there are just not many reputable systems for the unammarried once you hit 26. (NT) -- jmo, 08:25:56 04/19/14 Sat If you are at least 17 and not older than 27 you can enter the Miss Grand United States Pageant. Winner receives all expense paid trip to Bangkok, Thailand. Blair Griffith (CO-USA) won the first ever title and this July will crown the 2nd. Great pageant and opportunity for those who have aged out of the other international pageants and still want that chance to represent the USA at a respectable, honest and great pageant. (NT) -- www.grandpageants.com, 19:42:30 04/19/14 Sat I would support this. I watched the pageant online and was very impressed with the quality of girls and production. However, Blair looked a hot mess!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 21:22:37 04/19/14 Sat

Subject: erin brady
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:08:03 04/21/14 Mon Erin looks ready for Louisiana! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Well now we know they style of this years Fadils and i love it! (NT) -- jmo, 21:41:27 04/21/14 Mon Mint julips, blance, designing women, possom, fake southern accents - i can do with out, lol. joking. it will be interesting how Miss USA turns out production wise. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:18:51 04/21/14 Mon Gorgeous!! -- KBX62792, 09:30:07 04/22/14 Tue Well, hello, Miss Sexy Southern Comfort (aka Miss USA 2013)! She looks uh-MAY-zing! (NT) -- Groove, 09:44:44 04/22/14 Tue One of the best pictures of Erin. (NT) -- GMZ, 12:09:16 04/22/14 Tue I LOVE love love this photo of Erin!! It makes me very excited about the girls photo shoot! Very classy. (NT) -- Ysadora, 12:39:05 04/22/14 Tue And if this is the theme, it looks like they may be wearing clothes again instead of the underwear shots! Yay! (NT) -- NEQueen, 13:39:25 04/22/14 Tue Let's hope so. This isn't Miss Maxim USA. (NT) -- Ysadora, 14:42:17 04/22/14 Tue Such a pretty pic. (NT) -- eloise, 14:39:18 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: I know this is an old clip. But was this ever the first time that a Miss Universe indirectly admitted that her 1st runner up was prettier than her ????
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 01:58:50 04/22/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That entrance was like slow motion...I freakin' loved it. I remember when I was younger and saw pictures of the crowning of Sushmita and thought, "Really?" But as I got older and saw more I've come appreciate her charm and beauty. (NT) -- HiJake, 06:30:00 04/22/14 Tue Well I wasn't old enough to remember her Miss Universe win or care enough to watch it but now she is STUNNING (NT) -- FutureMiss, 10:13:56 04/22/14 Tue One thing I love about Indian women is that they are the same everywhere. They all respect their Indian heritage and do not try to emulate western culture (though some do). But even the Indian girls at my university - parallel Sushmita and other Indian girls. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:34:14 04/22/14 Tue They may not try to emulate western culture, but they sure as hell try to look like a westerner. With all that Pond's skin lightening cream they use and those horrid blue color contacts. I think they should be proud of being a nice shade of dark brown with beautiful brown eyes. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 12:26:49 04/22/14 Tue OMG you are right about that. I will never understand skin lightening cream. The contacts varies - if I recall Ash wore/wears blue contacts? (NT) -- Vegas, 12:50:00 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: The last time blondes did well in Miss Universe
Author: eloise [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:30:02 04/17/14 Thu Are blondes really no longer favoured? Will being blonde be forever a disadvantage? The last one to place was Tara. Correct me if I'm wrong. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This is a good question. I don't have the answer, but maybe it's not so much a matter of blondes, but more a question of Latinas doing well. When you add that to the recent success of the Philippines, that means a lot of brunettes in the Top 5. -- Doot, 14:34:32 04/17/14 Thu I thought about the latina factor too but there have been a few brunette euros and asians (other than the phils) who have made the top five since Jen and Shandi. It's really weird how blondes suddenly stopped making the winners' circle after 2004, again other than Tara. (NT) -- eloise, 14:42:10 04/17/14 Thu Or maybe it's something as simple as brunettes outnumbering the blondes? Anyway, like you said, I also don't have the answer but it seems to me, if you want to win the crown or even place in the top five, you best be colouring your hair something dark. (NT) -- eloise, 14:58:34 04/17/14 Thu There must be a blonde curse. That's the only way I can fathom Melinda Bam missing the Top 5. And the same for Amy Willerton. Okay, maybe I'm a bit dramatic. :p (NT) -- dixiedarling, 15:40:45 04/17/14 Thu I completely agree with you. Melinda Bam and Amy Willerton were not only EASY picks for my top 5... I had both of them winning the title of Miss Universe! Their absence from the top 5, plus Rosanna Purcell (although a brunette), remain my biggest WTF moments in Miss Universe history (at least since I've been paying attention to pageants). (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:49:22 04/17/14 Thu I, too, had them both winning! I still adore them both. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 16:02:37 04/17/14 Thu lol. I don't think you are being dramatic. If it weren't a curse, we'd be able to explain why. (NT) -- eloise, 16:12:43 04/17/14 Thu It is the curse of Lauriane Gilli�ron: "Second runner-up?? I'll give you second runner-up! After me, no blonde shall succeed!" <cue thunder and lightning> -- Doot, 17:06:15 04/17/14 Thu Of course! How can I forget her? (NT) -- eloise, 18:14:36 04/17/14 Thu I thought Melinda Bam's evening gown had way too much going on and took the attention away from her. A good example of the dress wearing the woman instead of the other way around. (NT) -- mjoon, 17:16:48 04/17/14 Thu I know this is going to be hated on, but I think it's that brunettes are just more often than not more attractive than the blonds. I think blonds are pretty and cute, but brunettes are beautiful, sexy, and gorgeous. It takes an exceptionally beautiful blond to beat out an averagely beautiful brunette. (NT) -- Im blond and it sucks., 17:10:08 04/17/14 Thu I get what you're saying though. The two years my husb watched Universe with me, he picked VZ both times and the year he watched USA (2009), he thought Kirsten was too typical. (NT) -- eloise, 18:30:13 04/17/14 Thu Australia 2012? (NT) -- mjoon, 17:13:07 04/17/14 Thu lol I knew I just needed reminding. Also, Australia 2010 (my 2nd fav that year!). (NT) -- eloise, 18:17:35 04/17/14 Thu I know everyone loves Jhawk and I know she is huge model in austarlia but I found her gown heavy and her face is so pointy to me, I thought shandi was miles more beautiful then her and I get the politics of it too but not a fan�melinda Bam I met in person and though super sweet had zero "it" factor in person and looked short, she did NOT stand out in a room of women, Olivia though short, does.. roselyn from Ireland will be my biggest WTF ever, she was by far my Miss Universe, i met her in LA too and she's gorgeous! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 20:10:47 04/17/14 Thu Sxoxo, I don't think I've ever agreed with you more. I don't care what anyone says after the fact, Shandi was head and shoulders better than JHawk. She was one of those contestants that I couldn't believe kept advancing. She looks like a completely different person today than in 2004. (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 21:30:22 04/17/14 Thu It had to be neck and neck. I mean, you throw Paraguay into the mix that year (I sure did), and who knows how the final votes came out. I was disappointed Shandi did not win, but JHawk was a breath of fresh air to me. I think Shandi had to have won swim suit since I think she posesses one of the best physiques in pageantry. I know there was talk that her gown was ruined and that she had to borrow a gown, or the blue was her back up? I didn't care for it that much, though the color looked great on her. I almost felt like she played it safe that night and that is the reason Jennifer came through vicotorious. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 22:27:06 04/18/14 Fri I think exactly the contrary, although her gown was not the best her year, it was still an excellent EG presentation and SS is rocking it. I preferred her over Shandi, by far. I still love Shandi of course, so if she reads this, nothing personal. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 22:01:10 04/17/14 Thu I think when you talk to someone in person, you get the total package, I met JHawk and interviewed her, and she BLEW them all away at 630AM, some needed to go BACK to bed!!! But not JHawk, easy breezy covergirl just like she is now! (NT) -- Bostonian, 22:23:53 04/17/14 Thu I get that about Jhawk, total fresh and easy aussie love�facially I mean look at that pic up there�I still dig her, but I find her 10x more beautiful today then when she competed, that night for me was shandi. (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:32:06 04/17/14 Thu I agree with you 1million% sxoxo! Shandi was the clear winner to me and Roselyn/Ireland not winning that year was mind boggling. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 12:32:48 04/18/14 Fri I never got Jennifer Hawkins either - when she won that it. Now I get her and think she's stunning. But she looks very different now from when she won. My Miss Universe 2004 will always be Paraguay, Yanina Gonzalez, who is for me one of the most beautiful contestants ever. (NT) -- Buster, 17:05:12 04/18/14 Fri I knew Shandi & Jennifer were gonna make Top 15, but when it came down to the Top 5, I thought Shandi was MUCH MORE beautiful than Jennifer. J-Hawk, IMO, looked very California/Christie Brinkley/1980's supermodel (which is NOT a bad thing), but Shandi looked more elegant, mature & classy. (NT) -- Groove, 20:35:11 04/18/14 Fri The moment Jennifer Hawkins clomped on stage like a Clydesdale horse during the swimsuit competition, I knew she would win. (NT) -- Floozie, 22:41:36 04/17/14 Thu F L O O Z I E - I actually lauged out loud when I read your comment. I remember sitting watching the pageant that night with a female friend of mine and when Jennifer galloped her way through swimsuit, my friend was actually hot and bothered by it. Her swimsuit modeling was definitely unique and got my friend Penny all turned on. :) (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 05:37:33 04/19/14 Sat Glad I was able to make you laugh out loud, DAIRYQUEEN! Your friend Penny has impeccable taste. Jennifer Hawkins' Clydesdale strut was definitely innovative, set her apart from everyone else in the entire history of pageantry, and will forever be one of my all-time favorite swimsuit presentations. (NT) -- Floozie, 00:06:37 04/20/14 Sun LAWWWWWD - I was 100% smitten with Jennifer Hawkins from the time she arrived at the Miss Universe competition, and I could not have been happier about a new Miss Universe. I was all about her and Yanina Gonzalez that year. I wish the judges of 2004 could be cloned and reused at all MUO pageants, because that year was stellar. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:20:48 04/18/14 Fri yep. except leave the ones who voted T&T and her broken neck into the top 5. (NT) -- eloise, 11:27:03 04/18/14 Fri You nailed it! Puerto Rico had NO business either, in Top 5?? OMG such a shame about omitting Venezuela, and then cutting Switzerland and Chile so early, they were both breathtaking!!!! Trinidad and PR were always bubbles for me in Quito, they stood out but facially did not add up!!! Paraguay is GORGEOUS!! (NT) -- Bostonian, 11:51:37 04/18/14 Fri That year was only the third Miss Universe I've seen and I was unaware of the VZ factor so her non-inclusion didn't really phase me. Joining USB way after and learning about the importance of MU to Venezuelans, I've since thought about her non-placement and how it must have felt for her. Have to say I still feel her pain. (NT) -- eloise, 12:26:18 04/18/14 Fri VZ was excluded in 2010, 2006, and 2004. Of the 3 - Anna Karina Arnaz (2004) was most questionable - I thought she would have been up there. She suffered the same fate of India 2003 breaking the streak. Though, I think for VZ it was decades. 2006 looked like a man but a pretty man. 2010 - there was not a chance in hell she was making the cut. (NT) -- Vegas, 20:39:13 04/18/14 Fri I actually really grew to love Puerto Rico that year and also thought Trinidad and Tobago was a beauty. My favorite pageant Top 5, hands down. It's rare for me not to be completely baffled by anyone in the final group. I liked Venezuela and her retro 1970's beauty queen vibe that year as well. (NT) -- BamaMan, 07:37:47 04/19/14 Sat Christine Straw of Jamica should have been among the Top 5. To this day I don't know how T&T made it (NT) -- MLB, 12:33:02 04/22/14 Tue I love me some blondes and have been sad at their exclusion as of late..I agree with sxoxo, IMO it was shandi's night (NT) -- Mack_P, 12:38:53 04/18/14 Fri Yeah It was Shandi's night. Even her Ms.USA 1st Runner up was rumored to have her luggage packed ready to assume Ms.Usa title after the prelims. (NT) -- jk, 13:51:15 04/18/14 Fri Shandi winning > Olivia winning. Any day. We were truly robbed of the Miss Universe crown in 2004. (NT) -- :), 17:17:11 04/18/14 Fri 2004 was in the middle of my "2002-2006 lost interest in pageants" phase, so I only saw this Miss Universe way after the fact. I wasn't a huge fan of JHawk's SS presentation, but I loved her EG and her presentation of it. I think she just had this fun-in-the-sun, Aussie beach girl freshness that exuded from her that night. Perfection lost to charisma that night, but everyone one. As for Yanina, I think she's quite pretty, but I will forever be team Lourdes Arevalos! Lastly, I've said this one hundred zillion times, but I will never ever ever understand the fuss over Shandi's USA dress. Ever. Maybe it's something that had to be experienced at the time it actually happened. (NT) -- mjoon, 17:16:25 04/18/14 Fri Am I the only one seeing Jen's nip slip? (NT) -- Hmmm, 19:34:42 04/19/14 Sat No, it's there. (NT) -- Athalia, 04:38:36 04/20/14 Sun Interesting enough, blonds won MU 4x during the 80's: 1980, 1983, 1984 and 1989...with the final two being blond in 83, 84 and 89. 1989 was the last time blonds from Europe were the final two standing. (NT) -- John O., 08:33:58 04/20/14 Sun 1981 Miss universe Irene Saez was also blonde (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:36:41 04/20/14 Sun The last few years Miss Texas has had no blondes in the top 5. Not favored there for sure. (NT) -- I love a beautiful blonde, 18:22:37 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: Georgia
Author: savh_2014 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:50:37 04/21/14 Mon does anyone know when the 2015 miss ga usa pageant will take place ? Tennessee and Mississippi websites have had the dates posted for a couple of months now and Georgia has nothing . so is greenwood productions still in charge of GA? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Traditionally Georgia is the weekend before Thanksgiving (NT) -- Greenwood saves the best for last ;), 20:14:04 04/21/14 Mon It's just been announced that it's going to be in McDonough Nov 20-22 (home of Courtney Smits Miss GA Teen USA 2012!) (NT) -- oz-usb, 20:47:47 04/21/14 Mon This is great news! More people will be able to enjoy it now that it is centrally located to more people. (NT) -- jmo, 12:04:45 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Not trying to hype, but...
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:39:44 04/18/14 Fri Not trying to overhype, but... OK teen is my early favorite to win the whole shebang [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I didn't know she existed until about a week ago, and she is in my top 5 too. She's perfect. (NT) -- Mack_P, 09:43:02 04/18/14 Fri She's firmly on my list, but the Miss OK USA website mentions she's only a sophomore in high school :/ (NT) -- Athalia, 09:53:47 04/18/14 Fri That's not to say it's not possible..my favorites are all the younger girls: PA, MS and AZ. SC also is not 18. It could be the year a younger girl wins! (NT) -- Athalia, 09:57:24 04/18/14 Fri She's beautiful. I also really like Miss OK USA's hair up. She looks older. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 10:37:37 04/18/14 Fri Agree - the street candid - dress, shoes, make-up all work. She's tall and commands a lot of attention. Werk! (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 11:21:07 04/18/14 Fri The teen is great, but the Miss looks amazeballs in here, she is one delegate that did not look that hot in candids, but here she looks like a Miss USA, Oklahoma is one girl that is underrated yet that can easily BECOME the new Miss USA. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 09:06:12 04/19/14 Sat Top 5 Teens: CA, PA, OK, MS, WV. OK Teen has skyrocketed into my Top 5. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 12:01:30 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: More from NYC- USO That's My Dress
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:11:12 04/13/14 Sun Last edited by author: Sun April 13, 2014 23:12:56 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Utah is looking cute! IS that Oklahoma in the last picture on the left? If that is, she's looking good, too! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 23:26:14 04/13/14 Sun Yes it is! (NT) -- She's lovely, 00:35:51 04/14/14 Mon Beautiful! Smoklahoma is looking better and better! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:42:50 04/14/14 Mon Such a great cause glad so many got involved I know the kids of the soldiers are so appreciative. (NT) -- -, 00:35:10 04/14/14 Mon Well dang New Jersey :)))) (NT) -- Bomes, 01:29:45 04/14/14 Mon Poor Nebraska! (NT) -- that is why candids are important, 12:11:46 04/14/14 Mon Loving.....UTAH, MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA!! (NT) -- PGMomma, 13:58:18 04/14/14 Mon Utah and Oklahoma are IN! Nebraska...sorry (NT) -- love candids, 14:03:40 04/14/14 Mon UT is absolutely stunning! Now that's a face I wouldn't mind looking at all year long! (NT) -- Suebee, 15:39:05 04/14/14 Mon No denying her beauty, but UT gives off a VERY CUTE teen vibe to me that I'm not sure will be up to par with the sexiness that is Miss Universe. She resembles our now Teen USA. (NT) -- IMO, 16:15:45 04/14/14 Mon Is that Audra in the white sweatshirt? She looks fab! (NT) -- eloise, 18:03:34 04/14/14 Mon ND should show up in a plastic bag and still be facially stunning. She would need to do something severely wrong to not make the top 15 - she is one of the best from the state (if not the best). (NT) -- Vegas, 11:42:47 04/15/14 Tue I agree ND takes wonderful photos but her posture is horrendous and unless she works on not slouching her shoulders, that is all she will bring to MUSA. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 11:57:14 04/15/14 Tue I love Miss Minnesota more and more every time I see her! (NT) -- Twin City stunner!, 11:17:27 04/15/14 Tue I like Utah, but she is cute. I can never see her as being Miss USA. I think that in terms of looks she would be just like Erin Brady. Cute at best! (NT) -- Cal, 11:30:22 04/15/14 Tue They all look like cardboard cut outs lined up against the wall. (NT) -- Hmm, 23:06:04 04/15/14 Tue (NT) -- Dman, 20:16:42 04/15/14 Tue Who is that in between OK and TN? I'm guessing it's a Teen, but I'm too lazy to research. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 07:48:06 04/16/14 Wed it's the gorgeous Oklahoma teen and who I've been calling as the next teen usa since she won! (NT) -- ysadora, 09:06:53 04/16/14 Wed So pretty. It's kinda sad that I've come to the point that I can't really recognize the Teens anymore. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:12:23 04/17/14 Thu Who is on the far right in the gold skirt? (NT) -- Ysadora nsi, 09:14:06 04/17/14 Thu SC Teen - one of my favorites for the crown (NT) -- LA Liz, 11:28:55 04/17/14 Thu I ♥ her. (NT) -- eloise, 15:37:05 04/17/14 Thu Tennessee looks like the mom chaperone here! SO disappointed. First time I haven't loved a Vol in at least a decade. Who is the Teen far right in tomato soup red? (NT) -- My eyes went right to her., 23:30:19 04/16/14 Wed Opinions certainly vary, my eyes go straight to TN and think she's the best in this group. Heck if Jessica Hibler can make Top 15, I have this girl in my top 5 (NT) -- go Vols, 09:00:31 04/17/14 Thu Agree... TENNESSEE is a lock for the top 15, and a very good pick as far as the top 5. She is a clear standout in this photo, and virtually every group shot I've seen of her to date. And if they had a swimsuit award, she would be right up there with FLORIDA to win that too. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:32:42 04/17/14 Thu Who is in black and white in the middle here? (NT) -- ?, 13:05:23 04/19/14 Sat North Carolina Teen, Pammy Peters :) (NT) -- Groove, 13:29:19 04/19/14 Sat Same here. For me, Tennessee is one of the three or four most likely to win it all. (NT) -- BamaMan, 14:36:53 04/19/14 Sat Tennessee and Oklahoma are the stand outs. They look top 5 worthy in this photo. The teens for me, other than OK teen are Meh! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 11:47:00 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: uso video
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:08:35 04/15/14 Tue Last edited by author: Wed April 16, 2014 16:16:23 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ga needs to tone down the fake laugh a little (NT) -- Open mouth, 06:05:47 04/16/14 Wed Sorry- I do think Georgia is so over the top in looks and actions...ugh. (NT) -- me3, 06:12:23 04/16/14 Wed Seeing Miss GA in this video has caused me to knock her placement down a little from top five to top 10. She does come across fake and she doesn't need to lose any more weight. That being said, she is beautiful and the GA judges made the right choice. (NT) -- Fan, 07:55:56 04/16/14 Wed I really really like Miss Georgia, but I think she's one of the prime targets of group-think mentality...both positively and negatively. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:22:38 04/16/14 Wed 100 % agree. . (NT) -- BreeZe, 09:55:32 04/16/14 Wed Pageant fans do this every year. They pick out one poor girl to bully from stem to stern. Looks like Georgia is the unlucky girl this year. (NT) -- not suprised., 17:49:56 04/16/14 Wed Georgia is hardly featured in this clip, just at the very end. I am shocked and disappointed at negative comments, when it's clear she was barely featured. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 10:04:22 04/16/14 Wed She's at the beginning walking and at the end. To me Texas is the standout at the end. (NT) -- South star, 10:30:09 04/16/14 Wed It's getting close to crunch time, so I'm betting that is going to be the atmosphere on here with most any girl we talk about or display on here from here on out. It's a shame, but I'm going to prepare myself for all the cattiness. I don't like it, but am fully expecting it. (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:30:09 04/16/14 Wed It showed a different clip when I watched it for the first time, bizarre huh? Now, I get comments about Georgia, (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 02:09:24 04/17/14 Thu Totally agree with the comments on GA fake laugh and over the top actions being completely unnecessary for goodness sakes if it's only like this imagine how it will be on the miss USA stage.. So unfortunate she is pretty. (NT) -- Pageant robot, 11:18:26 04/16/14 Wed Seriously?! It's a FASHION SHOW not a pageant! The point is to be vivacious and cute and show off the dresses which is exactly what GA did! (NT) -- ITS A-FUN-FASHION SHOW!!!!, 11:53:59 04/16/14 Wed EXACTLY!!! Plus, it's not New York Fashion Week...it's supposed to be fun!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 16:30:59 04/16/14 Wed I can't see the video, it says the video is private. (NT) -- GE, 12:07:05 04/16/14 Wed fixed the link (NT) -- BreeZe, 16:16:37 04/16/14 Wed I might be the minority here but GA is fierce, fun, and fabulous in this vid. I kept my eyes on her the entire time. WERK GA! (NT) -- lexis-PA, 17:12:36 04/16/14 Wed Haters! Miss Georgia just sealed my position as Miss USA and Miss Universe. Go get it girl! (NT) -- GPP, 17:29:36 04/16/14 Wed Did Georgia get catwalk lessons from Miss Peru? (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 17:49:09 04/16/14 Wed I was thinking the same thing, Georgia can walk! (NT) -- Mack_P, 18:09:48 04/16/14 Wed I personally didn't see anything wrong with Georgia in this video. She was having fun in a fashion show that was meant to be fun. I prefer her being "over the top" to some of the other girls who showed little or no personality. She's still firmly in my top 10. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 18:40:07 04/16/14 Wed I actually LOVED GA and the fact that she is the ONLY one people notice in this video is reason enough why she is in my T5 (NT) -- Standout, 19:07:05 04/16/14 Wed I thought Georgia looked fantastic! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:58:39 04/16/14 Wed Georgia is overdue for a Miss USA. It's either going to be Tennessee or Georgia. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 23:11:43 04/16/14 Wed Well, here's a different opinion of this video. I didn't mind GA's runway at all. It made me like her more but she's still not anywhere near my top 15. I don't think she's top 15 material in this tough year. I have one compliment and one slam. COMPLIMENT: Way to go, Lauren (Guzman)!!! She looks great. Seen her compete three times now and I saw her crowned and have had the chance to meet her and talk with her and I was worried because she doesn't photograph especially well, but she is gorgeous in person and she was in this video as well. My eyes went right to her. The SLAM. That little girl talking on camera with OK next to her had my attention completely until I realized what a vapid, empty stare OK had AND she looked like that girl's older teen sister. OK comes off my list after that. She seemed so disinterested. (NT) -- GA was the least of my concerns, 23:20:37 04/16/14 Wed Georgia was the only one really highlighted. So of course she's going to standout. Duh! Can't tell a thing from this...... (NT) -- Just saying, 23:25:51 04/16/14 Wed And of course Texas looks blah as usual...I just don't get it. Lauren has zero personality on stage. GA looked like she was having a blast! (NT) -- applebottom, 01:55:52 04/17/14 Thu Seriously! She was fine (NT) -- Mellon, 03:11:11 04/17/14 Thu A video was just posted featuring a lot more of the contestants (after 2:00). Maybe someone could embed it for me? http://youtu.be/pe9cUBTXCkQ (NT) -- LA Liz, 05:06:44 04/17/14 Thu And here's another less amateur video featuring teens and TX: http://vimeo.com/88812529 (NT) -- LA Liz, 05:20:51 04/17/14 Thu OH I was wondering where all the girls I recognized were. I just assumed they were all teens. Thank you :) (NT) -- LA Liz, 11:23:32 04/17/14 Thu Here you go. The vimeo vid is from last year. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:09:04 04/17/14 Thu G E O R G I A !!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:29:52 04/17/14 Thu I was at the runway show. These girls were great on stage. They were having fun with the audience which were young girls from the USO who were excited to see them. If they looked over the top it was because they were playing to the crowd. I was impressed by them. You should have seen how they interacted with the kids after. They wouldn't do this on stage at teen usa or Miss USA. (NT) -- Beaux Wellborn, 20:51:21 04/17/14 Thu Beaux Welborn, I agree 100% they all were fab, fun. PA Teen has an amazing presence without antics, and us truly authentic (NT) -- Atlantis, 07:26:04 04/18/14 Fri were you filming this Beaux? why were you there? (NT) -- watcher, 22:22:13 04/21/14 Mon OK, TX, UT. GA is way too much, at least IMHO. (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 21:11:31 04/17/14 Thu Georgia -- Geeesh, 23:09:39 04/17/14 Thu Georgia looks gorgeous and is having fun. My only concern is she is getting too thin. Not another pound please! And I agree with a previous post-er, she can win Georgia's first USA title. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 10:26:54 04/18/14 Fri GEORGIA to me is just OK. Of course she's beautiful, but I honestly prefer the exoticness of WISCONSIN (yes, I'm comparing two AA stunners). Anyway, I thought GEORGIA was completely fine in this vid! I don't see what the fuss is all about. In fact, I had to watch it twice to make sure I didn't miss something. She's having a blast, peeps, not to mention killer stage presence and walk. (NT) -- Groove, 10:55:20 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Miss USA Top 5
Author: Birdy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:57:13 04/17/14 Thu Hello everyone! Though I've been checking out the USB board for couple of years but a Miss USA fan since I was a little girl- I finally got a handle! Yay! :) My picks for Miss USA Top 5.... 4th RU.. OKLAHOMA- Brooklynne Young 3rd RU.. NEVADA- Nia Sanchez 2nd RU.. CALIFORNIA- Cassandra Kunze 1st RU.. GEORGIA- Tiana Griggs MISS USA.. FLORIDA- Brittany Oldehoff [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I ♥ your handle. My top five: Winner: NV, 1st ru: FLA, 2nd ru: NY, 3rd ru: CT, 4th ru: AL (NT) -- eloise, 15:00:58 04/17/14 Thu My same top 5! (NT) -- June, 15:04:10 04/17/14 Thu Thank you- was my dad's nickname for me as a child! :) I do love Alabama as well.. I think she's already there as far as facial beauty but I just hope she can open up more at USA.. I honestly forgot about her though she was on my list when she was crowned. (NT) -- Birdy, 15:06:20 04/17/14 Thu I get why you forgot AL, she seems to have a really subdued presence to her. I kinda like it though but understand that some may not. (NT) -- eloise, 15:15:54 04/17/14 Thu My top 5... GA, TN, FL, NV, CT (NT) -- Top5, 16:44:52 04/17/14 Thu Michigan; Florida; New York; Hawaii; South Carolina (NT) -- ;, 23:13:52 04/21/14 Mon Welcome, Birdy! Glad to see you here! My Top 5: FLORIDA, NEVADA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA & WISCONSIN (extremely close Top 5 bubbles: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Pennsylvania & South Carolina). There's no way I can put my Top 5 in any order yet. I find that utterly impossible :/ (NT) -- Groove, 10:12:19 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Not Sure If This Was Posted Here Before
Author: Video Clip [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:46:20 04/18/14 Fri Earlier this year, Chelsi Smith opened up about her post-MU life in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtc_0exL_20 I don't think pageant fans had any idea of what she was going through. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Pitch it chelsi! oxygen, own! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 18:55:39 04/18/14 Fri Agreed! (NT) -- Athalia, 09:07:50 04/19/14 Sat Amazeballs! Love her! (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 19:02:41 04/18/14 Fri What was that for? Wasn't Oprah looking for people to give their OWN reality show? I agree with Shanna that this seems perfect for that network. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:35:01 04/18/14 Fri LOVE Chelsi and LOVE this! Shanna, it's so awesome of you to always be so supportive! 95 girls rock! ;) (NT) -- Britt, 23:51:29 04/18/14 Fri So happy for her! (NT) -- NEQueen, 00:21:44 04/19/14 Sat Hmm. Good girl. Go. (NT) -- HIM, 00:37:46 04/19/14 Sat I always loved Chelsi Smith, and now I love her even more. Thanks for posting the video. (NT) -- Mack_P, 00:35:38 04/19/14 Sat I hope this becomes a show! I love Chelsi Smith! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 08:10:32 04/19/14 Sat She is beautiful. I have always loved Chelsi. I hope her dreams come true for her. (NT) -- Bmyvalentine, 10:02:15 04/19/14 Sat She is definitely one of the most beautiful Miss USA's/Miss Universe of all time. Even as a bigger girl she's still drop dead gorgeous. -- KBX62792, 10:12:36 04/19/14 Sat I agree with the post above; I don't care what size Chelsi is, was, or will be, she'll still be a gorgeous Miss Universe. Also, she has such a soothing speaking voice- I know that sounds weird, but IJS. (NT) -- Groove, 11:54:12 04/19/14 Sat Having met Chelsi, I can testify that she is indeed a class act.. we love you!!! (NT) -- STARSHINER!, 12:42:57 04/19/14 Sat She's struggles with the kinds of issues many do. Chelsi is wonderful and "the real deal." She has aspirations on the industry, so she continues to deal with these issues. But, for the record, once your year is up, you don't owe anyone anything & you can be any damn size you want. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 13:46:07 04/19/14 Sat And y'all don't even know how funny Chelsi Smith is, she has such a great sense of humor, she's has had me gaggin because she made me laugh so hard. I love her to pieces. (NT) -- JayBay, 14:05:30 04/19/14 Sat Jay Bay, our dinners with her and having her as our roommate in Vegas with Hannahbellehave been freakin monumental! No one keeps it real like Miss Chelsi, she is one of the funniest divas ever! Love love love her!!! (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 19:52:05 04/20/14 Sun Chelsi RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 14:35:48 04/19/14 Sat She made SO many of our dreams come true Winning Miss Universe that night, and like many I bet, I often wondered about what she was doing and where she was..... If ONLY she could have felt the thousands of people thinking of her.... She is still beautiful! (NT) -- Bostonian, 14:38:24 04/19/14 Sat Back in 1995 I had no idea that there was a 15 year gap since Miss USA win at Miss Universe. I absolutely loved it and it was a dream come true. (NT) -- Vegas, 21:30:03 04/19/14 Sat Please do not take this comment wrong but what is Chelsi up to these days? I know she had twins back some years ago but what does she do for a living (besides going into industry)? (NT) -- Vegas, 21:25:45 04/19/14 Sat I didn't think Chelsi ever had any children? (NT) -- applebottom, 22:56:35 04/19/14 Sat i may be confusing candice kruger with chelsi. (NT) -- Vegas, 00:04:16 04/20/14 Sun How awesome would it be if Chelsi sang one of her songs for evening gown at Miss USA?? (NT) -- fan, 21:46:40 04/19/14 Sat If Heidi Montag can sing at Miss Universe, surely Chelsi Smith can sing at Miss USA, right? (NT) -- fan, 23:56:53 04/19/14 Sat omg do not remind us of that, lol. but heidi actually did pretty good alas lip synching. anything is possible, if i recall the bgirls (wendy, chelsea, and others) got their song played during miss usa or miss universe in 2012 or 13. (NT) -- Vegas, 00:06:28 04/20/14 Sun OMG The B Girls. Is that nonsense still going on? Oh Chelsea, stop. Just go sit down and be done with this craziness. (NT) -- jmo, 07:53:45 04/20/14 Sun Chelsea (Miss USA) and Wendy (Miss Universe) followed their dreams. Chelsi is following her dream. What gives? (NT) -- Vegas, 13:08:32 04/20/14 Sun Good for her for following her lifelong dream of being a singer. But the singing and performing was not stellar. And I am certinly not the only one thinking Chelsea didn't quite have the it factor as a singer. (NT) -- jmo, 13:58:18 04/20/14 Sun Flashback to May 12, 1995 in Namibia. I hoped she'd win MISS UNIVERSE, and she did. Chelsi is most likely my favorite MISS TEXAS USA, ever. (NT) -- HIM, 00:16:10 04/20/14 Sun If anyone is gonna flip it and do amazing things it's this girl right here. I am fortunate to call this beautiful girl my friend and she is such a beautiful person inside and out. Prior to knowing her personally, I knew she had a brief singing career, but had never heard her sing. Well one night after a late dinner, we were walkin back to the parking garage and she busted out in song.....my jaw just dropped to the floor! The voice that came out of that girl blew me away. All I can say is that there are VERY few singers out in the industry right now that are better than Ms. Smith! Just freaking AMAZING!!! Also to add what JayBay said...the girl is freaking HILARIOUS!!! Always serving gay man sense of humor and comebacks!! I'm looking forward to seeing huge things from mi Amiga!! (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 11:54:34 04/20/14 Sun I just hope Chelsi does not end up on a Real Housewives show. I think Shanna mentioned OWN - I think that would be a great direction but even that network is trash now. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:09:54 04/20/14 Sun Go Chelsi!! One of my favorite Miss USA's of all time. I'm sure she'd be an awesome person to hang around with and hope one day I get the chance to meet her. I wish her much love and the best with her life (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:21:03 04/20/14 Sun First, I really like her and this video but one thing she needs to do before she sends this out as a publicity thing is to please change disastErous to disastrous. I'd hate for OWN and other offices to discount an otherwise heartwarming video because of that glaring error. Much love. (NT) -- eloise, 16:34:14 04/20/14 Sun I would suggest Chelsi tryout for Broadway. It�s a different approach of becoming a recording artist, but once casted, she would be surrounded by a loving cast and crew. In addition, once she has been in a few shows, or perhaps one great show, she can grow from there. There are a lot of shows she would be suited for, most recently, If/Then or Violet. (NT) -- MLB, 16:17:11 04/21/14 Mon Follow your dreams Chelsi, you are so endearing, love ya chelsi (NT) -- Jaime, 04:29:50 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: MWO and MUO girls get together for something.
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:11:49 04/18/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Megan Young - the most beautiful fundraiser in the world! (NT) -- Charity Queen, 02:35:56 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Miss World Stylist can make girls look classy without making them look old. Just sayin.
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:21:16 04/18/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I agree, I understand that MUO wants Miss Universe to look regal and high but her wordrobe (for the most part) is not doing it (NT) -- imo, 15:37:08 04/18/14 Fri YES to this styling!!! (NT) -- BreeZe, 18:10:24 04/18/14 Fri Both girls are classy ! Megan Young has been the busiest Title holder so far ! (NT) -- Fan, 11:51:14 04/19/14 Sat Very Audrey Hepburn (NT) -- Breakfast at Tiffany's, 20:21:46 04/21/14 Mon Life after Miss WORLD is even rosier! Megan pictured before the Eiffel Tower with her predecessor, Wenxia Yu. Miss Yu was modeling for top couture houses during Paris Fashion Week and has since been contracted to promote French fashion in CHINA by eight couture houses!....And Megan will be campaigning for L'Oreal products after her reign in November. Julia Morley has indeed secured commercial endorsements & continued ca$h flow into the bank accounts of her titleholders even after their official year of office. (NT) -- BEAUTY with a (Commercial) PURPOSE, 02:13:26 04/22/14 Tue

Subject: Weekend Wrap-up Easter Edition
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:59:52 04/21/14 Mon ND, MA IN, AZ CO, VA UT Last edited by author: Mon April 21, 2014 12:19:45 Edited 3 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Add this photo of UT? I love her and find this more natural Easter photo of her just GORGEOUS! (NT) -- midwester.... https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1377514_312629338887575_7104872952122603495_n.jpg, 12:05:49 04/21/14 Mon done! (NT) -- BreeZe, 12:22:38 04/21/14 Mon Colorado wins this round for me. Followed by Utah and Arizona (NT) -- dixiedarling, 15:47:51 04/21/14 Mon in order from these pics (lol, I'm so bored right now): UT, IN, CO, ND, AZ, MA, VA (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 17:18:22 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: GEORGIA - MAINE; Who do you think is the most facially attractive in this group? Only pick three (GA-ME). Again, I'm asking for facial beauty, Miss Photogenic, per se.
Author: Groove [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:09:03 04/19/14 Sat I'm going with HAWAII, IDAHO & IOWA as the most facially attractive in this second group of contestants. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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HAWAII, Moani Hara -- Groove, 13:10:14 04/19/14 Sat (NT) -- Groove, 13:10:45 04/19/14 Sat In this order: (the always underrated) INDIANA, then HAWAII then LOUISIANA. Indiana is gorgeous facially and I still find it very difficult to believe that there is only a tiny smattering of love for Mekayla on the board. Hawaii's face is stunning. I hope she wears her hair pulled up for USA. Saw a modeling video of her with her hair that way and it showed the most delicate, gorgeous facial features. Louisiana (speaking of bone structure) has a very classic heir as well as a high fashion face. These three are the clear standouts for me re: GA - ME. (NT) -- I love this game (just wish more people would follow your instructions), 14:58:47 04/19/14 Sat I love INDIANA, too! She was actually my 4th ;) Speaking of a high fashion face, I can totally see LOUISIANA being an Estee Lauder model. (NT) -- Groove, 15:27:11 04/19/14 Sat PERFECT company brand for LA to represent Groove! Great thinking! (NT) -- IN, HI, LA in that order, 15:54:43 04/19/14 Sat Iowa, Indiana, Georgia. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:05:24 04/19/14 Sat Illinois, Iowa, and Louisiana. All beautiful. Louisiana is a personal favorite. She is stunning. (NT) -- MissUSAFan, 17:34:19 04/19/14 Sat Hawaii, Idaho, Georgia (NT) -- dixiedarling, 17:38:53 04/19/14 Sat My favorite Hawaiian to date after the Miss from 1991. Forget her name but she should have won Miss USA over that skunk. (NT) -- chexmex, 18:40:16 04/19/14 Sat Meant skank, but connotation was the same. (NT) -- chexmex, 18:42:18 04/19/14 Sat Georgia is by far the most beauitful in this group, then Lousianna and Indiana (NT) -- True Beauties, 23:28:35 04/19/14 Sat GEORGIA and IOWA. For Sure. (NT) -- HIM, 00:21:47 04/20/14 Sun Illinois, Louisiana, and Iowa (though I have GA in my T16 over IA) (NT) -- LA Liz, 02:26:06 04/20/14 Sun I L L I N O I S, no question. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 04:24:12 04/20/14 Sun Georgia, Hawaii and Illinois (but I also love Indiana so I'm torn) (NT) -- Duration_and_Convexity (not logged in), 06:22:54 04/20/14 Sun Hawaii and Iowa (both very underrated in my opinion) a uniqueness from past girls we've seen hit the stage (NT) -- south star, 10:35:42 04/20/14 Sun Georgia and Indiana. I don't get Hawaii at all--and don't think she's a pretty girl.. (NT) -- DeeDee, 13:18:29 04/20/14 Sun Georgia is STUNNING, I have her for the win!!! Maine and Hawaii are not even attractive. (NT) -- Go Georgia, 16:06:18 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: Is there anyone in your top 5 that you are surprised to see there? A girl that you has been making major strides with you. For me it's Minnesota. I cannot seem to get enough of her.
Author: Any surprises or real upsets that you now find in your top 5? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:12:06 04/20/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I get enough of her in her daily selfies (NT) -- Someone had to say it, 16:17:39 04/20/14 Sun Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:09:24 04/20/14 Sun That wasn't what was asked. I dislike the antagonistic, snotty responses on here. Instead of bashing MN how about answering the question instead of being nasty? (NT) -- reading comprehension 101 - RUDEing comprehension Accelerated Class, 16:24:01 04/20/14 Sun I don't think that's rude, it's a simple fact. The girl posts multiple selfies a day. (NT) -- Sorry I would like a humble Miss USA?, 09:52:38 04/21/14 Mon All girls take them and most post them. In fact most people post them. It doesn't make her not humble. (NT) -- She and all the others are trying to be Miss USA and Miss USA gets multiple pictures taken of her daily so I don't see the problem besides the person who keeps whining about it, 11:26:40 04/21/14 Mon Connecticut. I know back-back in USA is almost impossible, and that she's tiny and not pretty enough to some blah blah blah, but I just can not remove her from my top five no matter how I try. On the opposite side, as much as I like Audra Mari, I have just as difficult a time squeezing her in my top 10 let alone my final 5. (NT) -- eloise, 16:27:38 04/20/14 Sun Interesting eloise! I love CT also and have her firmly in my top 16. She's gorgeous. I also root for her for another reason. I think her bio said she had a problem with her jaw (maybe cancer) and she had part of her hip put into her jaw as part of her healing and recovery process. I like her a lot. She has been in and out of my top 10. ND on the other hand I think is going to be standing next to the winner AGAIN this year. I think she is super sexy. And after rewatching Teen when she was 1st runner up to Doty I think her choice of gown will either kill her or make her a contender. Didn't like her state gown as a Teen OR as a Miss. I hope she brings it. The only thing constant on this board is that everyone has Florida either winning or in their top 5. I have her as a "top 5 bubble". different strokes but FL has a lot of pressure on her to win or suffer the "ruthie" even if she's top 5 and doesn't win. (NT) -- expectations are very high for FL, 17:08:32 04/20/14 Sun I hate myself for not seeing Audra in my top five. I guess it's because I was heartbroken when she didnt win teen and that's the perfect image of her that is stuck in my mind. I hate to malign Doty but I felt Audra had the most charm that night. Thanks for filling me in on the health story with Desiree. I had no idea. Re, pressure: I'd hate to be in Nia or Brit's shoes this year (both are in my top three). Those two, at least with fans, have the unenviable pressure to perform perfectly. I shudder to think how they'll cope. I hope they feed off the attention just the right amount and not arrive too confident or too nervewracked. That's why I'm giving the third top girl the edge (in MY eyes it"s NY) as she is the one who can swoop in and perform with just the right amount of pressure and can have the most fun. I'm also hoping AL kicks it up a notch (but not too much) when she arrives. She's a little too laid back but I prefer that to someone who's too on. I'm loving this year.. (NT) -- eloise, 17:29:06 04/20/14 Sun Georgia currently. I wasn't expecting her to win over my pick Brooke Fletcher, but she's been looking good. (NT) -- Athalia, 17:23:23 04/20/14 Sun Everyone in my Top 5 I've considered favorites for a long time. Pennsylvania is the only girl in my Top 15 that I didn't really care for initially. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:08:38 04/20/14 Sun NEVADA... I've always liked her, but resisted putting her in my top 5 until last week. Her photos over the last few months have shown a fantastic transformation. She was already pretty, but now she is a potential Miss USA. Cant wait to see what she brings to Baton Rouge. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 22:48:57 04/20/14 Sun Pennsylvania! She has a "story" and along with her beauty, she is the type Trump loves. She has an instant social message to talk about to the media like Cassidy did for Teen! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 13:02:50 04/21/14 Mon Don't they all have 'stories' this year? I saw mass does too. I wonder if Erin's background made it seem appealing to play the sympathy card. I admire these girls strength through their issues, but everyone has a story and not everyone feels the need to share it publicly. This is after all a beauty pageant... (NT) -- Kay, 13:12:22 04/21/14 Mon Trump gets his Miss USA "BRAND" out there more if his titleholder has something to talk about. I knew California would win Teen USA the second I heard about her cyber stalking stuff. PA has her own issue that will get media attention. I bet she wins. Just watch. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 13:47:41 04/21/14 Mon Thank god prelim interview is after gown and ss scores have been submitted. Would be such a travesty for a girl to win on a "story" she claims to have. Not saying these stories are made up, but let's play fair. Cassidy was a contender even without her story btw. (NT) -- Kay, 14:12:46 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: Gabriela Isler on Venezuela (CNN Interview)
Author: anni [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:16:44 04/19/14 Sat Gabriela Isler was interviewed by CNN en Espanol today and several websites are reporting that she made some controversial statements about the situation in Venezuela. My Spanish is very poor so can any poster out there translate what she actually said? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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ummm well, I ll do my best to help you understand what she said in those videos.. She was asked about a public letter that she wrote last March. Q1. You were a student you are young, Do you support the Venezuelan students, what they are protesting for and their requests? A1. I will be always proud and raise my voice for Venezuela and yes, as you said I was a student and I still consider myself as one of them because I am planning to continue studying and I do support any protest that is pacific and at the same time supported by actual problems that need to be addressed by a government. In this case they are not only protesting but requesting improvements and even proposing and I think they should be heard by the leaders of the country. They want a better country, they want a better future. It is important to listen to what they are saying while protesting (NT) -- Loreto, 17:45:20 04/19/14 Sat Q2. When are you going to get back to Venezuela? When you said you will continue your studies, do you intend to do so in Venezuela or in another country? A2. I am not sure right now. I think it may be even online (smiles) because I want to be able to combine work and study and I know it is difficult to do both at the same time. As per when I will be back to Venezuela.. I hope it will be soon, however, it is sort of my own decision not to do it right now because I don�t think there is not much a reason to celebrate a crown when as we all know more than 40 people has died recently due to those protests in addition to about 25,000 people who annually dies due to high crime rates and I don�t think this is a good moment to be celebrating. If I go it is supposed to be a celebration in my honour for my triumph as Miss Universe and its not the right moment for that. There is too much sadness in my country right now. Lets hope things improve and that I can go soon to Venezuela (NT) -- Loreto, 17:52:42 04/19/14 Sat Q3. One of the paragraph in your letter says that as Venezuelan you think Venezuelans should stick together in just one voice as even when you may have different political views you all share the same problems, the same scarcity or needs and at the end of the day there are more things that bring you together than the ones that separate you. Some opposition leaders has agreed to seat and discuss problems with the government but students say they don�t see the conditions or any guarantee for them to be there as they don�t trust the government. You just said you want they to be heard so what could be the solution for you as a Venezuelan citizen, to end the current uncertain crisis in Venezuela. (NT) -- Loreto, 18:02:59 04/19/14 Sat A3. First of all we need to understand that in Venezuela there is not only a political crisis but its more a social crisis and even more important that ask the government or international organizations we should be able to find the solutions inside ourselves because there is not a mutual recognition as a brothers and I think this is what hurts me the most as Venezuelan. I grew up eating in the same table with the lady that used to come and help as with our domestic duties, treating with the same respect the person that sale newspapers and my mother�s boss for instance. So we need to recognise and treat each other the same, no matter what your political views are, your social status and all that and I believe that it is basic because that is the actual root for all our current conflicts. Our constitution says that we are a democratic country and I think it should not be just because of an electoral procedure (NT) -- Loreto, 18:10:35 04/19/14 Sat . It is important to recognise, respect each other. Equality is a must. We need to have separation of public powers.. But right now my solution will be to listen to each other and to acknowledge that even when we have different political views we are fellow citizens, brothers and we share a common life and the same homeland. We also need to give Venezuelan people confidence and rectify somehow our public powers so that we can have equality so that Venezuelans can trust again its institutions and justice can be equally for all. I want my country unified as we used to be. (NT) -- Loreto, 18:12:18 04/19/14 Sat Your English quite good:) (NT) -- chexmex, 18:29:25 04/19/14 Sat :-).. Thank you ChexMex.. I did my best for anni but English is not easy for me.. Lol.. (NT) -- Loreto, 18:38:03 04/19/14 Sat Besos! (NT) -- chexmex, 18:45:46 04/19/14 Sat We cannot think that we can built a country just with ideas, we built a country if we are all together.. the combination of ideas and the strength that we may have a Venezuelans. I will have to owe you the second video. I think It�s more difficult to translate from Spanish to English than the other way around.. He he.. I believe there are truth in what she said and should not be a reason for controversy in those statements. She may have problems in Venezuela for what she said but its due to precisely that intolerance that exists since this government got into power. The lack of absence of power in Venezuela is real and there are many probes about it that denying it would be stupid. I celebrate that she speaks about politics but still speaks more political correct that she should, however I understand that she still has her family in Venezuela and she may even have the intention to come back so she has to speak that way (NT) -- Loreto, 18:32:45 04/19/14 Sat The lack of separation of powers I meant to say (NT) -- Loreto, 18:56:17 04/19/14 Sat lThank you Loreto for taking the time out to translate this (MUO should hire you as their translator!). Based on her comments, I'm really glad Molly isn't afraid to speak her mind about what's happening in Venezuela. I'm glad she voluntarity delayed her official homecoming because as she said, there are much more pressing concerns going on in her country. (NT) -- anni, 23:19:42 04/19/14 Sat You are welcome Annie.. Not a problem at all.. Something different to do in my spare time.. :-) (NT) -- Loreto, 07:47:38 04/20/14 Sun Wow Loreto, that was awesome!!! Thanks for taking the time to do that for all the non Spanish speakers on the board. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 19:56:40 04/20/14 Sun This post and interview makes me like Molly a lot. I have to be honest. I have been less than thrilled with her win and have been very apathetic about it even though some stunning photos of her have emerged. She is hit or miss for me physically, but now I will champion her efforts. Mostly. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:43:49 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: Miss New Mexico USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:06:11 04/17/14 Thu By Benizo [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WoW, she is attractive and her body is amazing, she just inched into my top 15 (NT) -- PageantFan, 16:46:35 04/17/14 Thu really bad photo shop ...or is her boob really hanging like that under the dress? (NT) -- :/, 18:46:13 04/18/14 Fri Hanging like what??? That is a natural look. (NT) -- Amazing, 10:13:10 04/19/14 Sat No. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:40:34 04/18/14 Fri Love. (NT) -- HIM, 22:30:03 04/18/14 Fri oof...that nose (NT) -- ...., 10:01:29 04/19/14 Sat Looks like she's lost weight- she doesn't look as buff as before, which is a good thing, considering this is Miss USA ;) I think she's very pretty and she's one of my bubbles. (NT) -- Groove, 11:12:17 04/19/14 Sat Is there time for a tip rhinoplasty? I don't suggest messing with girls' faces often, but I think it would make her an "it" girl. (NT) -- FlawLESS, 09:14:22 04/21/14 Mon This girl is where she is because of her face and personality. Her nose is just fine. In Jan when I met her she was a good size 12. This photo is more than likely retouched strangely. As most of Benizios pics don't look like the girls. Very pretty, very nice girl but not Miss USA. (NT) -- Just saying, 10:46:38 04/21/14 Mon To me, she kinda resembles the Miss New Mexico from a year or two ago - forget - her name! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:30:25 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: How about your top 5 TODAY only. (Just name the states. No bubbles or anything).
Author: TOP 5 for 4/20/14 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:06:32 04/20/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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FL, NV, ND, CA, SC (NT) -- top 5 as of today, 13:17:21 04/20/14 Sun CA, ND, MN, HI, PA (NT) -- OP, 13:49:08 04/20/14 Sun AL-FL-NY-PA-ND (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 14:56:46 04/20/14 Sun FL, NV, NY, ND & GA (NT) -- Athalia, 15:05:22 04/20/14 Sun NEVADA, WEST VIRGINIA, FLORIDA, UTAH, HAWAII (NT) -- Mack_P, 15:14:23 04/20/14 Sun NV NY FL CT AL (NT) -- eloise, 15:28:38 04/20/14 Sun Florida, SC, CA, AL and HI. (NT) -- Beauty-Critic, 15:30:42 04/20/14 Sun fl, ca, nv, tn, nd (NT) -- fan, 15:42:49 04/20/14 Sun Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah (NT) -- Allan, 18:00:24 04/20/14 Sun Florida, California, South Carolina, Georgia & Tennessee! (NT) -- Bostonian, 18:22:03 04/20/14 Sun GEORGIA, TENNESSEE, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND NEVADA (NT) -- MY5, 19:17:43 04/20/14 Sun CA-SC-FL-NV-AL (NT) -- lipbalm, 19:28:37 04/20/14 Sun missouri, nebraska, delaware, ky, montana (NT) -- catalina, 19:40:28 04/20/14 Sun AL, CA, FL, GA, NV (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 21:10:20 04/20/14 Sun California. (NT) -- OSF, 21:49:04 04/20/14 Sun FL, GA, NV, NY, MN (NT) -- PF-Indy, 22:27:09 04/20/14 Sun FLORIDA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, NEW YORK, NEVADA (NT) -- ICEMAN, 22:45:57 04/20/14 Sun NY,FL,PA,WV,VA (NT) -- Pageant Fan, 22:57:37 04/20/14 Sun Florida, California, Tennessee, Nevada, and North Dakota. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:37:18 04/21/14 Mon FLORIDA, NEVADA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA & WISCONSIN (NT) -- Groove, 09:12:50 04/21/14 Mon FL, TN, ND, PA, CT (NT) -- GMZ, 09:22:01 04/21/14 Mon Ga, Ca, Ut, Mn, Fl (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 09:40:43 04/21/14 Mon Florida, Nevada, Georgia, Tennessee, Hawaii (NT) -- dixiedarling, 10:17:23 04/21/14 Mon Alabama, California, Georgia, Nevada, Utah. (NT) -- LEE, 11:07:59 04/21/14 Mon NV, IL, ND, HI, AL (NT) -- Whisper, 11:53:25 04/21/14 Mon CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NORTH DAKOTA, PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:28:36 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: HI
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:45:13 03/10/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Out of all the girls, she has my favorite sense of style. (NT) -- BreeZe, 19:48:41 03/10/14 Mon I have to agree with you. She looks "cool" where others look a little contrived. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 09:33:49 03/11/14 Tue I love her look! And the first picture you posted she looks fresh and beautiful. I'm really puling for her, I could see her winning, depending upon her interview/public speaking skills. (NT) -- Kelli, 02:07:35 03/11/14 Tue I think she's one of the most stylish girls this year, with arguably one of the top 5 bodies! (NT) -- Athalia, 11:23:17 03/11/14 Tue Aloha! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 18:35:01 04/18/14 Fri That was not me, can mods please check this specific IP address. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 09:28:00 04/19/14 Sat I love that she's getting praised for her style, considering that was ALWAYS a point of criticism of Hawaii titleholders. I think Moani has an excellent team behind her: new directorship and a group of friends who are in the Hawaii fashion industry who'll steer her in the right direction. Plus, I think she's just got great personal style in general. Reminds me of Sonya Balmores: effortless Island girl. It works for her. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:26:31 04/18/14 Fri I love EVERYTHING she wears. And that fadil with her in the white bustier and leather leggings. EFFORTLESSLY GORGEOUS (NT) -- BreeZe, 19:48:52 04/18/14 Fri HOT DAMN!!!!!!!! I have a soft spot for girls that are fresh and "clean" free of make up and allowing natural imperfections if any to show. Welcome to my top 20!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 20:36:18 04/18/14 Fri I love her 'thinking outside the box' sense of style (NT) -- Mack_P, 22:41:01 04/18/14 Fri No. (NT) -- HIM, 23:09:58 04/18/14 Fri I like her. Her style and look is very U.S. Celebrity. Good face for prime time (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 23:51:42 04/18/14 Fri Let's be honest, if she won all I would be hearing around here is she is Rima 2.0 (NT) -- ysadora, 08:21:07 04/19/14 Sat This girl has 1000x more class than Rima. And her style is so much Bert (NT) -- Not the same at all, 09:41:33 04/19/14 Sat One of my favorites (NT) -- Duration_and_Convexity (not logged in), 11:42:27 04/19/14 Sat This girl is hotttt! someone I'd definitely want to hang out with (not like that's a criterion for winning MissUSA), but still a consideration for me! (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 12:48:07 04/19/14 Sat (NT) -- HiJake, 17:09:00 04/19/14 Sat LOL I was going to post this pic, you beat me to it, she looks awesome (NT) -- Mack_P, 17:16:41 04/19/14 Sat Hehe. It was all over IG, so I'm surprised no one posted it. I've always hoped that one day the MUO offical headshots/closeups would be similar to this. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:33:47 04/19/14 Sat With those cheekbones this girl should never wear her hair on her face! She is freakin' gorgeous! She's in my top 5 currently and I wouldn't be mad at her if she won! (NT) -- a lo HA!, 20:16:11 04/19/14 Sat WOW!!! Hawaii has officially entered my top 15!!!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 21:18:06 04/19/14 Sat I haven't even considered Hawaii since she was crowned. But after all the pictures of her posted on here lately, I now have her in my top 16. I like these latest crop of pictures and there's just something about her that stands out. Let's just hope she shows up with the right kind of styling (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:39:46 04/20/14 Sun swimsuit pic = a softer, prettier Venus Raj (NT) -- :-), 17:11:16 04/20/14 Sun Hawaii's unique look bodes well for her. I think she has a strong shot at placing. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:39:26 04/21/14 Mon wow,I think she looks great! I haven't seen too many photos of her (NT) -- fan, 09:54:18 04/21/14 Mon If Rima and Sandra Bullock had a daughter..... (NT) -- GMZ, 11:57:31 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: Here's a beauty we don't see much of..Kentucky!
Author: Mack_P [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:04:52 04/18/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Good lord is she ever under the radar. Also, TX. Stop hiding girls! We want to see! (NT) -- eloise, 13:09:03 04/18/14 Fri Ooooo there is not enough toast in the world for how jelly I am of those teensy arms. (NT) -- lexis-PA (not logged in.), 18:21:51 04/18/14 Fri she replaces WV on my list (NT) -- catalina, 19:12:29 04/18/14 Fri She caught my eye (from things I've seen on Instagram) but she just doesn't WOW me yet. I'm keeping my eye on her, though. Very intrigued to see how she shows up in Baton Rouge! (NT) -- HiJake, 19:28:11 04/18/14 Fri She has the same kind of beauty as Chelsea Cooley. I'm sorry, but what I've seen of Destin Kincer leaves me very underwhelmed. KENTUCKY is one of those states who, I think, should be considered a constant contender. However, over the last decade, KY has sent, at the most, about 5 who've been competitive for a SF spot (Maria Montgomery 2009 was the last to place- 4th RU to K-Dalt). (NT) -- Groove, 21:10:31 04/18/14 Fri Bad dress. Bad photo. Gurl....kick it up! (NT) -- HIM, 22:24:27 04/18/14 Fri Well at least we know KY is represented. Sigh...Connie does it again. (NT) -- Bmyvalentine, 10:16:33 04/19/14 Sat I think KY USA and KY MAO have opposite problems. KY MAO routinely sends girls who are not swimsuit prepared--Rachelle, Jenna... But KY USA is sending girls who are way too thin now. Last year, Allie didn't look well in some photos, and it's happening again. I'm not going to lie--I love a thin titleholder. Curves and booty-licious aren't my thing. But this is getting out of control. Someone, please send food to KY USA girls! (NT) -- FlawLESS, 09:17:01 04/21/14 Mon

Subject: 10 years ago today
Author: TNBoy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:37:41 04/12/14 Sat . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Always thought this was a cute opeing with Susie (NT) -- leaii, 19:03:00 04/12/14 Sat 2004 hands down is the best Miss USA Pageant under Trump in terms of pre pageant exposure, using the internet (still growing at that time), preliminaries, finals night competition was outstanding, and winner is top notch. (NT) -- Vegas, 19:08:22 04/12/14 Sat I cannot believe nits been ten years...wowsa! still look back on my experience at miss USA 2004 with the fondest of memories. this was a time when pageantry was still kinda old fashioned and there was not much drama...I. Are lifelong friends and was treated like royalty for 3 weeks. we had an amazing winner and an amazing bunch of women, many of whom are still fast friends! (NT) -- punky, 08:56:02 04/13/14 Sun 2004 was very easy breezy as I mentioned before it was the best telecast USA under Trump. The only drama was Washington making the top 15 - but I liked her. If I recall the Northwest (and at that time non sash states) were really strong: Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Idaho all make the top 15. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:17:04 04/13/14 Sun I really liked that the Top 15 got to compete in evening gown FIRST. Had the swimsuit competition been first and Washington not made the cut (although I think she might have with her killer body), we would not be talking about her interesting choice of evening gown. To this day, I wish that evening gown was before swimsuit. Although, I prefer that everyone competes in both evening won and swimsuit before the cut to the final 5. (NT) -- MLB, 13:43:01 04/14/14 Mon Washington's gown is stilled talked about to this day like Slovenia 2001's gown. I think that's a bigger accomplishment than making top 10 lol (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 17:07:36 04/14/14 Mon This was the first (and only) Miss USA pageant that I went to and saw "live". I remember picking Shandi as the winner prior to the pageant and was not a part of this community at the time. Was she the front-runner, or was someone else expected to win that year? (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 09:31:05 04/16/14 Wed Shandi was definitely the front runner. It was really not surprising to anyone that she won that year. That was the year I first starting getting into Miss USA, and I followed Shandi through her Miss Missouri days. She was my pick for the crown shorty after she was crowned Miss Missouri USA. -- KBX62792, 09:36:24 04/16/14 Wed Can't see the front girl's sash (front and centre in yellow), but she's killing the choreo! Actually, all the front girls are amazing dancers. LOVE 2004's edition of Miss USA and LOVE Shandi! (NT) -- TorCanFan, 09:45:02 04/16/14 Wed That's Nevada. Getting jiggy wit it! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 12:29:42 04/16/14 Wed This is my favorite Miss USA pageant of the past 20 years. And for those of you coming to Baton Rouge, the "class of 2004" will be at the Welcome Party to kick off their reunion weekend. :) (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:51:25 04/17/14 Thu Thank you TNboy. 2004 is one of my fav years. (NT) -- Harlean-k not logged in., 00:33:21 04/18/14 Fri Can someone remind of Kyla Faye Dickerson - I remember rumblings about her at Miss USA 2004 but cannot remember what it was???? (NT) -- Vegas, 06:05:18 04/18/14 Fri All I remember about her was that she was very Va-Va-Va-Voom!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 20:00:47 04/18/14 Fri KYLA FAYE!!!!! I loved her and have always been very grateful that she has posted here for years as Punky. Thank you, Punky!!!! <3 (NT) -- BamaMan, 07:40:13 04/19/14 Sat What Punky was her or is that a joke? I always thought Punky was a titleholder from Vermont. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:25:44 04/20/14 Sun Punky pretended to be Miss Vermont USA 2014 only to try to win acceptance here as a former Miss Congeniality. Later she was exposed as Kyla Faye Dickerson! SHAME ON YOU, KYLA!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:41:33 04/21/14 Mon (NT) -- Groove, 20:48:29 04/18/14 Fri (NT) -- Groove, 20:51:41 04/18/14 Fri From Pulse Fitness Studio (not sure of the year) (NT) -- Groove, 20:53:36 04/18/14 Fri From Miss USA 2004 (NT) -- Groove, 20:52:21 04/18/14 Fri From what I remember, she was considered va-va -va -voom (like the above poster said) for that time, especially since she came from Utah. I recall somebody compared her to looking like a porn star. Oh how pageantry has changed since then lol. I remember liking her and thought she stood out that year. (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:35:31 04/20/14 Sun I loved those opening intros. I really dislike the walk to the microphone, scream your name and state then walk off. I like seeing the local flavor of the host city or country. Louisiana has so much color please do something creative! (NT) -- Bmyvalentine, 10:14:30 04/19/14 Sat Miss Teen USA 2005 was in Baton Rouge with the outside opening. I severely doubt MUO will go back to outside openings - the productions have become severely cheap and predictable since 2009. They lost a great opportunity in Russia and before that Brazil. They have an enourmous opportunity to give a wonderful production this year in Brazil but its doubtful. And this years Miss USA while finally a location change since 2008 - I do not expect anything great or different production wide. I am excited about the 3 hour telecast - we just dont know what those 3 hours will be made up of yet. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:23:43 04/20/14 Sun The year of the blondes. I remember it was predicted before the pageant that the blondes would do well that year. It was pretty much Shandi's crown to lose, but I remember liking Georgia a whole lot that year. Washington and New Mexico were refreshing surprises that year. Of the girls that didn't make the cut that year, I thought District of Columbia should've been up there. One thing I loved about this year was the lively loud audience rooting for the contestants. (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:31:15 04/20/14 Sun

Subject: who have you addes to your list and who have you removed
Author: catalina [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:37:26 04/20/14 Sun added Kentucky removed New Mexico no badmouthing [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Is Nia Sanchez in a spanish car commercial?
Author: KBX62792 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:31:42 04/20/14 Sun I was flipping channels and came across the spanish channel. There was a commercial and the girl in the car looked exactly like her! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Has anyone used Advocare?
Author: Curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:39:50 04/17/14 Thu Thoughts? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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if it is a beauty product you can look on Total beauty.com (NT) -- catalina, 19:15:27 04/17/14 Thu Advocare -- FAn, 08:21:05 04/20/14 Sun Yes very safe dieting with health in mind (NT) -- Phyllis, 17:08:13 04/20/14 Sun

Subject: A Few Updates
Author: Miss USA 2014 Contender! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:37:37 04/18/14 Fri Hello pageant fans, I just wanted to check in with all of the fans and possibly some of the other contestants competing this year. My preparations for Miss USA are almost complete! YAY!! Daddy bought me a storage unit in Baton Rouge, and he is renting a U-Haul to drive my wardrobe down beginning this weekend. I honestly don't know how to choose between all of these gowns! When I visited Carlos Alberti, I had to rent a private jet to bring back all of the amazing custom gowns he made for me. So beautiful! So, what is everyone else wearing? What are your second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth choices? I'm also back from my professional photography tour. So exhausting! First I photographed with Benizo. It was so amazing, but I have to say I didn't enjoy the neck bruises I got from wearing my crown around my neck. Next I did a shot with Fadil Berisha. He told me to call him FaFa! So cute! :) As if my neck bruises were not enough, I suffered minor whiplash during my FaFa shoot because of one of the poses he asked me to do. Finally, I met with Georgina Vaughan. LOVE her, but again this professional photography is so so much work and pain!! I had to wear bandages over my eyes for seven days because of Georgina's studio lights, and I also suffered first degree burns across all exposed areas of my skin. At any rate, all three photographers AND Carlos told me there is NO DOUBT in their minds about me winning both Miss USA and Miss Universe this year. Not that I had any personal doubts at all, but it's always nice to have some confirmation from the PROS. I mean, these are not just random people on an internet board, they actually live and breathe and WORK FOR A LIVING based on pageantry. SO awesome. Anywhooo... trying now to line up a meeting with Sherri Hill. It can't hurt to buy six or seven gowns from her as well, and Daddy said he would donate $100,000 to her little charity for the poor military girls who don't have clothes of their own. AWWWWWWWWWW. So cute. Love him! <3 My body has NEVER been in better shape. I do three hours of cardio every morning and lift weights after lunch and just before dinner. My trainers said I could probably win a fitness competition RIGHT NOW. They've had me on a very strict low carb, low fat, low nucleic acid diet for the past year, and it has really paid off. I feel like such a pig taking in almost ONE THOUSAND calories per day, but they have been so right about what this would do for my body. Love them all and am so grateful that I have the dedication to stick to this diet and workout plan when I could be spending my time sitting in front of a computer screen posting on the internet like so many every day people. SO BLESSED!!! <3 I'm so ready to win this crown, I can taste it! After Daddy bought me a condo in this Godforsaken place a couple of months before I competed in their hokey little state pageant, I just ASSUMED I would be able to go back home after winning the title. But no. Just no. My director INSISTS that I do all of these silly appearances in some of the most pedestrian places. Beyond frustrating. Daddy is packing up my condo before I leave for Baton Rouge, and I will never return to this dust bowl. So icky. But it will be so exciting to win a national title for these cute little people who live here who just really don't know what success really is. Well, I just wanted to stop in and say hello! If any of my fellow competitors are reading, I would love to hear from you. I'm starting to choose a Top 14 list of my runners-up and other seminfinalists. Best wishes to all, Miss USA 2014 Contender! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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LOL. WUT. -- TooMuchTime, 13:54:46 04/18/14 Fri YAASSSSSS! You've always been my pick to win! (NT) -- OSF, 14:26:46 04/18/14 Fri BamaMan is bored on his Good Friday day off! (NT) -- ;), 14:27:30 04/18/14 Fri I'm SO looking forward to attending your coronation!! Finally, somebody WORTHY will be winning. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:46:03 04/18/14 Fri How DARE you and your flippant, over-the-top attitude! For shame. For shame. (NT) -- Groove, 16:08:41 04/18/14 Fri (NT) -- TNBoy, 22:32:09 04/18/14 Fri I know this is satirical, but I follow a lot of titleholders and a lot of their lives seem to be like this. Private jets, designer clothes, expensive vacations, and frivolous spending. (NT) -- Sad, but this isn't far from reality, 16:47:31 04/19/14 Sat If YOU work for it, YOU earned it. (NT) -- Not everyone is born with a silver spoon, 17:01:58 04/19/14 Sat Just like in life, I'm sure there are a few titleholders who fit this criteria, but I know there's also some who have virtually no family support, some who work for a living, heck probably some who work two jobs (NT) -- Mack_P, 17:19:27 04/19/14 Sat How come all I can picture after reading this is Holly Roehl and Dia Webb. lol (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 16:42:30 04/20/14 Sun

Subject: She might go "wiggle wiggle"

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Date Posted: 13:32:41 04/20/14 Sun

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Rocky Girl cut out a bison liver and wiggled it at the contestant's when they compete in prelims.

Theory A - Rocky Girl is pissed off and wants to see Miss Oregon USA cringe and puke.

Theory B - She is on meth and thinks wiggling the liver will get her more goodies.

Theory C - She is going through menopause and wants to fan her face.

Theory D - She loves the smell of bison liver, and wants to stay enthused in case everyone walks out like smelly dead zombies.

Theory E - She is undernourished and wants to remind herself she may eat after the prelims.

Theory F - She wants to hypnotize herself in case she gets jealous at the beautiful female creature parading their glorious sculptures across Louisiana stage.

Theory G - She wants to scare certain women so they FAIL!

Theory H - She wants to wish them good luck in an eccentric beast type of manner.

I have never witnessed anyone in the history of pageants wiggle a bison liver, or any type of liver at all. This would definitely sizzle the boredom out of the whole enchilada if it fails tremendous.

So thy Rocky Girl who was nearly vicious, removing that liver as if it was delicious, if you go wiggle wiggle don't act suspicious, but rather humble and super ambitious.

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Subject: Miss USA Tickets
Author: reine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:10:16 04/19/14 Sat Does anyone know where I can find the Miss USA preliminary and dress rehearsal tickets? I don't see them on ticket master... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I dont think they are on sale yet... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 00:30:27 04/20/14 Sun They aren't on sale yet. I wouldn't bother getting dress rehersal tickets in advance..They always sell them at the door & it's never even close to being sold out. Prelims never sell out either, although you can get tickets in advance. Maybe everything will be different in Baton Rouge so I should just shut up. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 01:36:05 04/20/14 Sun I would agree if the pageant was in Vegas. I attended Miss Universe 2012 and they were practically begging people to attend prelims - the house was dead. Granted I paid for mines in advance, lol. But my ticket did get me a few rows behind Trump :) You are right things may be different in Baton Rouge. If you are a planner like me- I would suggest getting everything reserved now. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:17:25 04/20/14 Sun

Subject:
Author: NEQueen [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:31:38 04/19/14 Sat Miss PA USA! Love her! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Love her (NT) -- PageantFan, 00:59:31 04/19/14 Sat I cannot imagine a Miss USA 2014 Top 16 without V-Gatt. She's currently a bubble for my Top 5 (along with about 4 other Top 5 bubbles), but I'd be completely fine if she won Miss USA. She is HOT, exotic and easily one of the TOP 3 bikini bodies of this class. (NT) -- Groove, 11:33:39 04/19/14 Sat #noneck (NT) -- ., 03:49:12 04/20/14 Sun

Subject: Loving TN
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:34:21 03/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I love her too. But I've seen some candids that make me scratch my head. Her styling and appearance will have to be 100% on point. And if it is, she could make the top 5. If not, she could be a clapper. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:26:36 03/03/14 Mon I don't think TENNESSEE will be out again this year. I hate to say it, but I wasn't surprised Brenna didn't make the cut last year; I loved her personality and wanted her to make it based on that, but if this girl's interview skills and stage presence are as phenomenal as her looks, she's in. (NT) -- Groove, 12:30:07 03/03/14 Mon Nope, sorry. Not my cup of tea. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 17:10:28 03/03/14 Mon Well, I've said it before,but I really like her.She has such a diferent look,her bone structure is amazing,and love that hair! (NT) -- fan, 13:10:46 03/09/14 Sun Yawn. She looks the same in every picture. Not a good model, unlike Minnesota, Florida, South Carolina, New York or Pennsylvania. (NT) -- xoxox, 22:10:57 03/09/14 Sun Finally someone agrees. She looks the same always! (NT) -- Kelli, 02:04:53 03/11/14 Tue Yes, Luv that hair I think she will standout in a good way, top 15. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 22:16:40 03/09/14 Sun I think she is a beautiful girl, there are no if ands or buts about that, but there is something that just doesn't "wow" me or "grab" me like some of the other girls. I agree totally, she has to be on 110% in order for her to make the top 5. I don't see her winning, but can easily see her not getting the nod into the 15 as well. (NT) -- whiteknight, 01:06:45 03/10/14 Mon Why is this the first time I'm seeing these?? Great shots! (NT) -- eloise, 11:37:02 03/10/14 Mon Someone please post the bikini shots she just put up.it is to die for! This is a super competitive year! (NT) -- USA2014, 18:19:02 03/10/14 Mon I saw them, they are beautiful. I will try to post them, however I'm still fresh, so might take awhile (NT) -- Mack_P, 19:00:19 03/10/14 Mon This was the only one I saw on her IG. It's also kinda blurry. Do you have a link to another place? (NT) -- eloise, 20:12:59 03/10/14 Mon I wish they would 'fix' her styling...if they do - she's in the top 5. Need to transition of early 90's pageant patty to early 60's (authentic) Ann-Margaret. It would be regretable if they do not take advantage of such a great opp! (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 20:43:05 03/10/14 Mon She looks like her mom (NT) -- Conchita, 18:32:19 04/18/14 Fri I really like her, but I would like to see her a little more natural. Kinda like this: She looks a lot softer here. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:43:12 04/18/14 Fri Agree, love me a southern beauty! Her and ga are so in for top5... Might just be Kim greenwood's year (NT) -- Greenwoodsarealock, 20:59:34 04/18/14 Fri Love. (NT) -- HIM, 22:32:24 04/18/14 Fri Ever since I watched that super sweet sixteen episode of her I cannot see her differently. (NT) -- Sorry, 23:38:56 04/18/14 Fri I think she'll be in, but I don't see much depth in her. She's the same in every photo (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 23:43:52 04/18/14 Fri I'm partial to redheads, but not this time. I have tried to see it with this TN but just can't. Her makeup and hair make her look dated. I would love to see a fresher, younger look for her. (NT) -- Birdy, 18:07:52 04/19/14 Sat Red hair is ravishing! I can't say enough about Miss Tennessee. It all comes down to styling! I would love to see Miss Tennessee in the top five standing next to Nevada, Georgia, & Florida (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 21:55:27 04/19/14 Sat

Subject: Maria @ Macy's Herald Square
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:54:09 04/18/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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this is the type of styling on her that i like the least. (NT) -- eloise, 11:18:16 04/18/14 Fri This kind of styling seemed to work well for Justine Pasek (who I love), but it's not quite the best for Gabriela, even though the two have some facial similarities. Still, I think she rocks. -- Doot, 12:42:32 04/18/14 Fri I ♥ Justine!!! She and Oxana side by side are what got me addicted to pageants (and that stage! God I loved that stage so much.). What an amazing top two. Re, styling: I think it worked for Justine because she was much more youthful looking whereas it has the opposite effect on Gabriela. Happy to say that at least it doesn't take away the warmth I feel from Gabriela, which is a huge relief. (NT) -- eloise, 13:13:54 04/18/14 Fri I think you are absolutely correct. And if you'll pardon a slight detour in the conversation, one thing I like in these photos is that we can see freckles on Gabriela's upper chest. I love that! It's so "human," you know? I'm surprised these weren't covered up with make-up or photoshopped out of the picture, but I'm glad they're there. -- Doot, 14:52:57 04/18/14 Fri I really like her person, but I find her dead on shots very generic. She looks like she just came out of the factory here. (NT) -- chexmex, 11:22:31 04/18/14 Fri I completely agree. There's something especially about these candids that I feel the same way as you do. What is it about her looking straight at the camera? I mean, I do like her, but I've noticed the same thing, too. (NT) -- Groove, 11:01:39 04/19/14 Sat I didn't understand what the mexican says.. He finds Gabriela de Jesus dead on shots? And very generic? What exactly that means? In what context she looks dead because I have seen a few bad photos but in most of them she looks just fantastic. As per generic, again in what way? We have seen so many different looks during her reign and I don't know if we can call it generic.. Maybe I am missing something that you obviously understood better.. Its my English I guess :-) (NT) -- Loreto, 15:20:21 04/19/14 Sat The mexican was referring to pictures were she is looking straight into the camera. She is definitely not dead in her pictures. Generic meaning she does not have a specific look, almost pedestrian. Nothing special. Sorry about your English. Oh, one more thing, I was born in Florida so I am American! (NT) -- chexmex, 18:21:02 04/19/14 Sat Ha ha ha.. Thank you again.. I was just fishing when i called you Mexican and it was because of the 3 last letters in your nickname.. Lol.. Besos back (NT) -- Loreto, 19:02:26 04/19/14 Sat I think she looks gorgeous and I like her much better than Justine Pasek.. (NT) -- Edina, 16:29:59 04/18/14 Fri Who is "Maria"? I mean seriously, can we please pick one name and stick to it? (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 10:16:27 04/19/14 Sat Her name is Maria Gabriela de Jesus Isler Morales... you are free to pick up any name you like.. Or you can also call her "Molly" its shorter and people in the forum will know who you are talking about.. Relax.. (NT) -- Loreto, 15:25:44 04/19/14 Sat

Subject: NY
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:37:21 03/10/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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OMFG!!! (NT) -- eloise, 19:39:08 03/10/14 Mon PS, I'm soooooo stealing that first pic. (NT) -- eloise, 19:41:09 03/10/14 Mon Does anyone else notice the extreme whitening of the face done in Fadil's pictures....maybe this year theme will be vampire princesses? Not sure if Fadil did the first pic, but in the ones Ive seen, Im getting that vibe. (NT) -- A Guess, 21:55:57 03/10/14 Mon OMG, candids that are so good! I had her at 5th but am now moving her to 3rd after some recent pics. Still love South Carolina and Georgia of course. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 00:39:16 03/11/14 Tue She's beautiful brunette ! One of the best girls this year ! (NT) -- Lovely, 01:14:21 03/11/14 Tue Oh wowwwww.... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 09:34:26 03/11/14 Tue Wow! Another beautiful 2006 Teen to Miss maturation. Speaking of which, congrats to the 2 most stunning 2006 Teen to Miss transformations on their recent engagements: Morgan Woolard and Ashley Durham. Fun fact: Ashley was actually introduced to her fiancee, a hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks, by Canucks fan Alyssa Campanella! (NT) -- Yay for my 2006 girls!, 09:55:07 03/11/14 Tue Of the NBC years, I believe the 2006 class has had the most success at Miss USA. Five of the top 15 returned to Miss USA (Samantha Casey, Brittany Sharp, Gentry Miller, Juliana White, Morgan Woolard), and 5 non-finalists also returned (Blair Griffith, Georgina Vaughan, Candace Kuykendall, Ashley Durham, Bisharra Dorre). (NT) -- I'm not sure whom from the 2006 Teen class is still eligible for Miss USA 2015., 18:58:41 04/18/14 Fri Those eyes. Wow. Wow. Stunning. Top 3. (NT) -- silver, 10:21:41 03/11/14 Tue She's on my list (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 18:37:11 04/18/14 Fri I love the Vampiress look of the first look of the first pic. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:40:04 04/18/14 Fri Who remembers during H.S. pictures when B&W was popular, highlighting certain aspects of the photo (irises, lips, fingernails (etc) & some background areas) were brightly colored in? This photo reminds me of that style. Of course, now that True Blood and the Twilight phenomena have become popular... (NT) -- Groove, 21:03:38 04/18/14 Fri OMG do you mean selective coloring? Like in my h.s. prom photo they only colored the corsage? Oh dear god why did we ever think that looked good? WHY!!!!??? (NT) -- jmo, 21:34:46 04/18/14 Fri Haha! Cll me crazy, but I thought it was kinda cool! I was so jealous of the girls who had those pix :/ (NT) -- Groove, 11:51:27 04/19/14 Sat She is so hit or miss for me. What am I missing? I mean, I think at times she is stunning, and other times, just okay, which in the pageant world means she is amazing as well. But New York and Maryland are two of my biggest I don't knows. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 22:03:12 04/18/14 Fri Top 10 for me. At best. (NT) -- HIM, 22:20:04 04/18/14 Fri In professional shots she is very pretty. However in candids, she's just okay. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 12:03:55 04/19/14 Sat

Subject: If they are the last two on stage...
Author: eloise [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:33:03 04/17/14 Thu 2014 will be MY most fav year ever. Ever ever! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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GAH! Dead! So agree with you. If they are the last 2 someone better get my smelling salts cause I'll be all over the floor like a popsicle in Summer. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 22:26:50 04/17/14 Thu yAH!!! What's the rest of your top five? (NT) -- eloise, 22:48:55 04/17/14 Thu I do not like this candid. (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:30:02 04/17/14 Thu lol sorrz. I just got really excited when I saw this pic of them together. Like it was a sign or something. I peed a little. (NT) -- eloise, 22:50:39 04/17/14 Thu lol it's ok� (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:56:26 04/17/14 Thu I agree. Nia looks too young. I like her more sexy-innocent look! (NT) -- NVFan, 00:11:21 04/18/14 Fri OMG, fab pic of the girls, especially Candace. I almost put North Dakota in my top 5, almost! There is no way I am removing Candace, all she can do is to move up for me, amazing face! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 00:21:14 04/18/14 Fri New York! yes! (NT) -- forthewin, 00:32:16 04/18/14 Fri I love them both in this picture. Do you think because they are similar that they both can still land in the top 5? Or will one cancel the other out? If so, which one do you all think would prevail? (NT) -- Mack_P, 09:37:24 04/18/14 Fri i posted a "Pick One" side by side of them before. I think it came out even. Also, I think Nia is closer to Ana in terms of look , with which I give Nia the edge. A sharp edge. (NT) -- eloise, 11:20:46 04/18/14 Fri I don't think they look similar at all other than dark hair. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 12:11:48 04/18/14 Fri I would be thrilled! Don't know who I'd pick though.. (NT) -- Athalia, 10:00:26 04/18/14 Fri I don't know either. (NT) -- eloise, 11:22:08 04/18/14 Fri I think these two are among the most overrated contestants this year. This candid brings this out!!! (NT) -- DeeDee, 13:27:42 04/18/14 Fri What is with these filters??? You are a beauty queen, you don't need filters! (NT) -- Dman, 16:47:59 04/18/14 Fri 2/3 of my Top 3. Exotic vs. Classic. Both gorgeous! (NT) -- HiJake, 19:48:21 04/18/14 Fri I have NY over NV here. Yet NY is barely touching my Top 10. (NT) -- HIM, 22:28:20 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: Swimsuits
Author: future contestant [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:18:25 04/17/14 Thu Hi USBers! I am planning to compete in my state Miss USA pageant this fall and I have been shopping around for swimsuits. I have seen many Venus swimsuits, but I would like to try something a little different. What do you all think of the new VS itsy bikini bottom? http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/brazilian-and-itsy/the-itsy-bottom-beach-sexy?ProductID=177466&CatalogueType=OLS Is this pushing it too far? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ehh- I seriously doubt your state director would approve the bottoms. Good luck in competing! (NT) -- Birdy, 16:52:21 04/17/14 Thu This is a pageant, for girls who are role models. If you think that little tiny, almost thong bikini is appropriate, you might want to pick a new hobby. Good luck though! (NT) -- FloridaFan, 17:02:38 04/17/14 Thu Thank you both very much. This answers my question! (NT) -- I figured you all would be excellent to run this thought by and I'm very glad I did. I appreciate your feedback!, 17:10:12 04/17/14 Thu Definitely not! I don't think this would fly with any state. You can still be sexy in a bikini without showing too much. (NT) -- Kelli, 18:59:59 04/17/14 Thu I've seen similar bikini bottoms at several state pageants (some even on teens!), and as a judge, I'm not a fan. Granted, I'm not going to deduct points or something like that since I'm not judging the suit ... but it does make me question your personal taste and style as a contestant. If you have a great body/booty, it's going to show on stage regardless of what bikini you wear. But as a general rule, I'd avoid the ones that make your butt look like it's trying to eat your swimsuit. :D (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 19:46:57 04/17/14 Thu lmao at eat your swimsuit. The front doesn't look so bad, she might have to walk back facing the judges though, otherwise she'll get gasped at for sure. (NT) -- eloise, 20:46:09 04/17/14 Thu I like it, personally I am fan of tiny swimsuits including thong bikinis and I think the ban on them in pageants is OBSOLETE, although I know I'm in minority and most fans do not want to have thongs in pageants. :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 22:08:36 04/17/14 Thu Have any of you watched Miss Universe? Tanzania 2012 during prelims SS bottom looked just like this. LOL (NT) -- Vegas, 04:52:43 04/18/14 Fri Miss Universe is a lot more raunchy than states. They can be sexier, but when you're going for a state or Miss USA, it's best to be a beautiful role model. (NT) -- FloridaFan, 20:27:37 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: Real Housewives of Orange County
Author: Bmyvalentine [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:00:57 04/16/14 Wed So I was checking out FB to see if Miss Kentucky was even competing this year since there have been NO pics of her out there since crowning and I stumbled across an ad for Real Housewives of Orange County. It stated "Meet my Family in early May". So I'm thinking WTH! Well the Real Housewife listed was Lizzie Rovsek. I'm thinking WHO? But looking closer I realize it's Elizabeth Arnold, Miss KY 2002. She looks different but ok. You should check it out. But why do these pageant girls do Real Housewives? I just don't understand that one. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Apparently Lizzie is worth $25 million - she was also Miss KY Teen USA 1998/Miss KY USA 2002. Lizzie is an entrepreneur as well as her husband. Unlike Kenya Moore - I understand Lizzie on the show she actually has money and is married. But Lizzie is now the third (with Joyce Giraud) to join the housewife franchise. I think the answer is simple: Bravo is owned by NBC; Miss Universe is 50% owned by NBC. In the years to come there will be a lot of Miss Universe crossover between NBC networks (mainly reality shows). Kenya has made herself look like a fool in Atlanta; Joyce I think got fired; but I may watch Lizze. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:46:47 04/16/14 Wed It will be interesting to see what route Lizzie takes throughout the season. If she is normal and low key then chances are this will be her first and only season. In her first season, Joyce was perceived as one of the more normal members of her cast, along with Yolanda. If Joyce does not return it is because she probably wasn�t dramatic enough to make for �good� television. A lot of people hate Brandi, but she is polarizing and it makes for good television. Same goes for Kenya, who I think is acting. People watch Kenya because she is crazy, but it draws viewers and she is focus of the attention. At last season�s reunion show Kenya kept fanning herself with an oversize fan, apparently this season she has a wand. Kenya is whacked! And she�ll keep acting that way as long as she has a job. (NT) -- MLB, 13:04:17 04/16/14 Wed Kenya is a train wreck and I hate that she is associated with the USA system because people who don't know much about pageants judge those of us involved by people like her. I wish she would go! (NT) -- HW super fan, 11:11:06 04/17/14 Thu Kenya is not going anywhere. Her antics will continue to the Celebrity Apprentice this summer; and likely her own spin off show on Bravo in the coming years. I will give her credit - Housewives made her relevant again and she is now a "star" on a level that she never had as Miss USA and did not even have a b-movie actress. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:15:35 04/17/14 Thu From the previews, it looks like Lizzie is playing the "naughty minx" role and will definitely rile things up this season! She will be introuduced to the cast next episode, so we'll see.... (NT) -- ., 16:03:18 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: Teens
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:37:35 04/14/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think this was said a few weeks back - but TX Teen USA is chanelling CA TUSA 2000 - Alexandra Thompson almost to the tee. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:44:15 04/14/14 Mon Yes! That was me. I hope this young lady is able to place. Alexandra did not, which was unfortunate. Both are stunning girls. (NT) -- ., 12:05:35 04/14/14 Mon So the teens went to NY as well? (NT) -- wondering, 12:42:53 04/14/14 Mon AZ is the clear standout in this group. Absolutely stunning. Unbeatable by any of these other young ladies. (NT) -- jmo, 13:04:58 04/14/14 Mon Agree! (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 22:29:13 04/14/14 Mon Arizona is adorable! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 17:08:14 04/15/14 Tue I didn't know T-Swift was competing! (NT) -- hb, 13:22:56 04/14/14 Mon Georgia's Teen is short (NT) -- I know texas is tall but she is small, 23:05:56 04/14/14 Mon Height doesnt matter. Danielle Doty at 5'3" won over a 5'10" girl. (NT) -- Just Sayin', 09:39:12 04/15/14 Tue GA is cute but TEEN is very strong this year. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:44:44 04/15/14 Tue GA Teen has no hope. I dont care how much "personality" she has, NO HOPE. Outclassed by over 20 other teens in this competition. (NT) -- jmo, 12:53:16 04/18/14 Fri The first photo could be a Verizon commercial lol. Anyone get it? (NT) -- Groove, 18:53:41 04/15/14 Tue I was so gonna say "Can you hear me now?" Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:03:34 04/15/14 Tue Yay, you "got" it! LOL! (NT) -- Groove, 19:17:08 04/15/14 Tue For me it is an AT&T commercial....."Raising the Bar" (NT) -- Qban, 11:24:36 04/16/14 Wed ARIZONA TEEN just entered my top 5. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 10:16:50 04/17/14 Thu True that! She's precious! (NT) -- FlawLESS, 10:35:27 04/17/14 Thu AZ looks like Taylor Swift! I love Texas but she just looks too old for a teen and thats the one thing that holds me back from putting her in the top5. She looks like Audrina Patridge. (NT) -- Kelli, 19:09:21 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: Overlooked?
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:04:01 04/17/14 Thu I think some people may be overlooking her...so just to refresh here's Miss Hawaii USA- Moani Hara! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've given up on Hawaii. There have been so many beautiful titleholders in the past couple of years and no placement. Angela and Chanel placed in the top ten (should have been much higher IMO) , Auriana not placing ..What?? but I just don't understand it, compared to the others that did place in the top 5.. (NT) -- 123, 12:34:41 04/17/14 Thu Aureana Tseu was SO robbed! Still can't believe she didn't place (NT) -- MsS♥, 13:48:39 04/17/14 Thu Angela was my winner in 2010 but thought she lacked the oomph on the USA stage, plus I grew to really like Alyssa. Also, wasn't there a "not quite so nice" stigma attached to Aureana? or maybe I was hallucinating?? (NT) -- eloise, 15:08:43 04/17/14 Thu Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOGwszIxq-I (NT) -- Phyllis Darnell, 16:36:46 04/17/14 Thu She has been FIRMLY in my top 5 since she was crowned and I can't imagine what she would have to do to leave it. She is gorgeous, one of the best bodies in the competition, and a killer walk. I love her! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 12:55:43 04/17/14 Thu Hawaii -- MissUSAFan, 13:52:40 04/17/14 Thu While I agree she is a pretty girl, I don't see her as Miss USA, or top 5 even. There is something just very off to me about her face. Its clear she has had a nose job, which on some look totally natural but to me looks very obvious. Because of this, it makes every thing on her face look like they don't belong together, meaning her eyes don't seem to match her nose, which doesn't seem to match her mouth etc. She's very pretty and yes has an awesome bod, but the fake boobs and obviously fake nose just really make her kind of cartoonishly fake looking for me. =/ -- MissUSAFan, 13:56:53 04/17/14 Thu No nose job. She's been in the Hawaii pageant scene for a long time now, and she looks exactly the same. (NT) -- HiJake, 15:49:10 04/17/14 Thu She would place in Miss Universe if she had a Miss India sash. I know it's an odd statement. (NT) -- eloise, 14:16:33 04/17/14 Thu I don't think that's an odd statement at all. I think there have been many Miss Hawaii USAs who would have done WELL at Miss Universe, but the hurdle seems to be winning as Miss Hawaii at Miss USA. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:06:57 04/17/14 Thu Such a dilemna!!! (NT) -- eloise, 15:18:46 04/17/14 Thu her left leg looks like it was shaved off in photo shop for some reason....but she is pretty major (NT) -- hands on top, 14:59:33 04/17/14 Thu it's the lead from the horse you're seeing there- optical illusion. (NT) -- BreeZe, 15:06:23 04/17/14 Thu The stylist or photog should have adjusted the white bathing suit too (her boobs look weird) but all in all not a bad picture. (NT) -- eloise, 15:22:30 04/17/14 Thu She has never left my top 10, and is a borderline top 5 pick for me. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:30:57 04/17/14 Thu She remains firmly in my Top 10 right now. I've had her in my Top 5 at one point and she could easily slide back up there. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 15:37:54 04/17/14 Thu Ok... here's my take from the Big Island. She's gorgeous obviously. But I don't find her that facially attractive- or maybe she's just too pedestrian if you live on tehislands- lots of girls who look just like her.... She reminds me of a younger Angelina Jolie, when all her features were too big for her face! I remember her saying she felt like a Muppet back then. Of course, this is one of the most gorgeous women in the world now, so what the H do I know! LOL... :P (NT) -- GPP, 16:16:45 04/17/14 Thu Love her! Shes in my top 3. She is NATURAL, sexy, and EXOTIC. I don't think other girls can pull off the exotic look like she does. Also she had a Miss USA ready body when she won Miss Hawaii, that shows dedication. (NT) -- Kelli, 19:05:02 04/17/14 Thu Not overlooked by me� in my top 5 since she was crowned! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 20:06:51 04/17/14 Thu If Hawaii wins Miss USA and Philippines wins Miss Universe they can actually look like sisters. (NT) -- Nice, 20:36:16 04/17/14 Thu This girl seems to have personal style -- laid back & a little boho. She looks amazing... (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 11:28:01 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: Erin
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:58:20 04/13/14 Sun Caption:NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: Miss USA Erin Brady attends the Amsale Spring 2015 Bridal collection show at EZ Studios on April 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Randy Brooke/Getty Images) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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"If you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all" (NT) -- Vegas, 23:36:20 04/13/14 Sun i think this happens to some degree every year, the reigning titleholder gets burned out, just as the state girls are prepping hard for the national title, they are at their best and the current is exhausted and tired. (NT) -- USBModStacey, 23:55:03 04/13/14 Sun What "Vegas" said (NT) -- Kev, 02:27:36 04/14/14 Mon I love her but I agree, she looks like a tired school teacher here. And of course she looked better when she won. It happens to every titleholder sadly. -- KBX62792, 07:50:02 04/14/14 Mon This is just depressing. Sorry, but MUO should NEVER let Miss USA out the door looking like this. Burned out or not, if she wants a career in entertainment after this (which, maybe she doesn't), she is going to have to try harder than this. (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 08:20:23 04/14/14 Mon Well, she's getting married after her reign so I doubt she really wants to be in the limelight. -- KBX62792, 08:58:22 04/14/14 Mon What's wrong with being a school teacher? I am a current English teacher, a former title holder, and young woman who has never looked this ragged. (NT) -- I cease to understand why you feel the need to throw teachers under the bus bc Erin looks worn out. Just and FYI . Save the insults, 09:04:07 04/14/14 Mon She's stated that she wants to go into hosting after this. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 10:37:49 04/14/14 Mon I remember she said this in a video that was posted. I do not see her the Hollywood hosting route. But her background is business - I definately see her on business news reporting. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:39:20 04/14/14 Mon So, married women can't have ambitions? (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie (not signed in), 15:03:20 04/14/14 Mon jeez she must work 7 days a week why don't you try working 7 days a week and see what you look like. MUO should give erin and everyone time off (NT) -- catalina, 12:44:51 04/14/14 Mon I think it is her makeup. Her lipstick is washing out the rest of her face. I also 100% hate that hair length. Either wear extensions or cut the hair into a sexy short do. (NT) -- I love Erin. I think this is just overall a bad day., 09:36:01 04/14/14 Mon Oh my. I am not surprised. Her ebtire year has been this way, just not this bad. (NT) -- jmo, 09:52:23 04/14/14 Mon One of the worst reigns ever. The girl who won Miss USA was not her at all. Thats why we have to treasure venezuelans. They seem to be preparred every step of the way. (NT) -- Cal, 11:35:25 04/14/14 Mon and THIS solidifies why I protested her win. She looks like a simpleton wearing a Miss USA sash. Don't get me wrong in the real world, this girl is beautiful, but let's face it Pageantry is NOT the real world. We expect our girls to be glamazon godesses every single day because well....that's how it should be, and this girl just didn't cut it. This is why I am a huge proponent of crowning girls who will stand the test of time past their crowning moment. Just because you perform well ONE NIGHT on stage doesn't always mean your the best girl for the job the whole year, and Erin is the perfect example of that for me. I would have taken Utah's flub and an incredible and gorgeous reign as opposed to a safe and flawless performance from Erin, yet a completely forgetable year past finals night. Meh. -- CURLYDEWD, 11:46:32 04/14/14 Mon I have never agreed with you more than I do right now. Erin and a few other formers were no where near Miss USA beautiful in my opinion. I was floored she won and she has proven my point all damn year. (NT) -- jmo, 12:20:39 04/14/14 Mon How would the judges know who was only performing well that one night? But I agree that Utah looked great in every pic from the moment she won state &, despite the flub, would have been a real contendor for Miss Universe. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 20:24:05 04/14/14 Mon Because they didn't go with the most beautiful in a "beauty pageant". (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 20:43:47 04/14/14 Mon I may be in the minority but I think she has one of the most naturally beautiful faces in pageantry. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 12:29:03 04/14/14 Mon Erin is a beautiful girl who deserved to win HANDS down and who looks GREAT 90% of the time. She looks worn out here. No need for the nasty remarks. (NT) -- DeeDee (those sour grapes are still sour, aren't they?), 13:40:54 04/14/14 Mon Granted, Erin looks like she was shot from a cannon in these photos, but one thing I have always liked about her is that she projects warmth, which I think is an important quality for Miss USA. I would rather see that than someone who is always "on," but who looks pouty, sexy, and unapproachable. Of course, it's possible to do both (sexy + warmth); that is a rare quality (which I think our current Miss Universe has). -- Doot, 13:42:07 04/14/14 Mon big deal you can find bad pictures of anyone, google celebrities without makeup, you will find some real dogs. Haters gotta Hate I guess- prolly just a bunch of botox old hags posting here whose husbands don't want them anymore. -- tg2bt, 15:30:50 04/14/14 Mon I have to say that I think Erin is a naturally beautiful woman and I admire her class. However, I really dislike the styling they've done on all three girls. Erin does look like a school teacher, and no offense to the school teacher who posted here, but she's MISS USA!!! She should look like a queen all the time. Molly has had her moments but usually looks matronly. And I think Cassidy is just gorgeous but she looked better before she was Miss Teen USA. She did a much better job choosing things that were flattering for her. I think they need to fire this new stylist asap. Call me old fashioned, but I like my queens to look like queens all the time! (NT) -- Suebee, 15:36:32 04/14/14 Mon This brings up an interesting question. Eveyone is all "fire the stylist!!" But is anyone even sure there is a stylist that styles them for evey event? Becuase I would guess no. I think the girls pick out 95% of their wardrobe for events. (NT) -- jmo, 16:56:25 04/14/14 Mon I would give some credence to this. I remember when Stefania arrived in Indonesia (even after a long flight) a video was posted with Paula Shuggart in it and she went off (as did the boards) - she looked a mess. Since then, Miss Universe has always looked good from point a to point b. Erin is sort of the exception - how she looks above is how she looked when she was first crowned. (NT) -- Vegas, 21:20:52 04/14/14 Mon I have never got Erin's win. I still don't get how she beat out Alabama. MMM and MP were the obvious leaders. I get how MP didn't win, but there was nothing that should have kept MMM from winning. (NT) -- APAGFAN, 17:38:37 04/14/14 Mon For those who those MMM should have won: really? with the ribcage sticking out for a SS?? (NT) -- DeeDee, 15:17:21 04/15/14 Tue I learned when I posted that group picture with Audra looking all wrinkly and unprepared to wait until the circumstances behind the event are explained. Maybe Erin was asked to attend the bridal show at the last minute and no one was around to do hair & make-up and wardrobe was locked. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt because I genuinely like her. I'm hoping. (NT) -- eloise, 18:01:31 04/14/14 Mon I get it, she is tired. Very tired! (NT) -- chexmex, 20:17:19 04/14/14 Mon I love Erin, I think she's a sweet girl that everyone can't help but love but come on. If I were going to the Amsale show I'd be dressed to the 9's and specially because I am a bride-to-be, exactly like Erin. This weekend I'm seeing my dress for the first time since I picked it and I'm so excited, I even bough a cute outfit to make an occasion of it. It's part of being a bride and she's not showing the part, the titleholder thing is on the sidelines compared to the excitement of being a bride (NT) -- PinkOfHearts, 22:12:36 04/14/14 Mon I'll forever maintain Mary-Margaret was ROBBED. Erin may be lovely and well liked among her peers, but Miss USA material she is not. -- Serena van der Woodsen, 04:09:25 04/15/14 Tue Nobody was "robbed". Erin 100 percent deserved her win that night. Obviously the judges liked her better than MMM. I also notice that on these message boards for whatever reason, people seem to only post unflattering pictures of Erin just so that people can bash her. Erin is a gorgeous girl anyway but people will always find something to nit pik on. Erin Brady beat out 50 other girls so obviously she's Miss USA Material -- Bunch of sour grapes here., 11:58:49 04/15/14 Tue Actually I did not like MMM either - I thought she was severely overrated and only got a lot of attention because of the girl from the previous year. Erin did deserve to win. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:05:41 04/15/14 Tue I'm surprised with the reactions. I think SHE'S BEAUTIFUL. (NT) -- Alyssa's Pinoy Fan, 07:47:42 04/15/14 Tue This girl is sooo charismatic. I did not get her win. After I wathed many of her intterviews and fell in love. You can't beat this girls charm and class. She comes across super intelligent. I get her win. She is quick on her feet and th (NT) -- Just saying, 09:21:19 04/15/14 Tue A couple of things: I had Utah as my winner last year until OSQ. That is why I think they should bring interview back, because it is the Judi Andersen syndromqe. You can have a wonderful interview, and then blow your final answer. Does that mean that the prettiest girl should not win? Well, I think Marissa Powell would have performed better at Miss Universe - definitely top 5, and MMM too. I loved Erin's styling at Universe, and think she also was robbed of a top 5 placement, but c'est la vie. The other thing - I doubt she works 24/7. She has to have some time off. She may not get a full weekend off, but she gets time off. And I am not ready to throw her under a bus for this pic. CLICK IN: -- SanFranGuy, 13:10:31 04/15/14 Tue Others have said formers go through this toward the ends of their reigns. I disagree. You never saw Shandi or Rachel or Tara or Julie or Shawn or Crystle or Alyssa looking anything like this during their reigns. This girl's win was a huge WTF. As soon as she was crowned so many crowed about how perfect she was. I sat there in shock as those goddesses AL, IL and UT walked off the stage one by one. Didn't get it last year, don't get it now. How in the world did this girl win? (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 23:09:30 04/15/14 Tue i likes ERin better than Ill, ala or utah She works more hours than most of us Everyone has a off day. she won so let it go. you will have someone new to badmouth next year (NT) -- catalina, 23:50:09 04/15/14 Tue Ew, go away hater. I'm sure Erin looks better than you :) -- Fan, 09:24:37 04/16/14 Wed Hey Lifelong fan--Alabama had a smirk on her face the whole night and her swimsuit was awful, Utah not only gave the worst answer in USA history she looked like The Joker when she smiled, and Illinois looked about 40 especially in her mother of the bride gown--so much for the "goddesses". (NT) -- PLEASE!!, 12:00:13 04/16/14 Wed I predict Erin will go down as one of the most underwhelming and forgettable Miss USAs ever. Have never seen it. I partially lame the stylists, but I always feel like she's phoning it in. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 23:43:30 04/16/14 Wed oh haters shut up! Erin is natural....these other people you hold up high are not! I am glad she won over all the dolled up fakes. Give her a break! Half of you couldn't look better on your BEST day even if you tried. -- Sarah, 03:21:53 04/16/14 Wed She doesn't look great here but I don't care...she's still a gorgeous lady and very naturally beautiful. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:27:56 04/16/14 Wed I think there is no doubt Erin did deserve to win and I wasn't even a huge fan of that gown. I'd love to have scores from the last year's competition, I have a hint it was VERY CLOSE throughout, Kristin Girault and Kristen Smith were FLAWLESS that night too. It must have been really close! I think many formers were blah in the later part of their reign, be it Olivia, Leila, Rima, Kristen, Chelsea a lot others too. :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 03:34:29 04/17/14 Thu I think back to that TOP 6 at Miss USA... Along with Erin we had UTAH, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, ILLINOIS, ALBAMA... I just think any of these other girls were far more competitive on pageant night, and would have been my pick for the win. Erin has an enchanting personality, and seems like a great girl with a big heart. But these other five finalists would have been more suited for the title. (just my most humble opinion) (NT) -- ICEMAN, 10:14:40 04/17/14 Thu Well said, Iceman. When I said the same thing above, comments were, "Go away, hater," among others. This is where MUO pageants are confusing. For years we've seen personality/interview mean very little when it comes to the winner; then we have CT at USA and Venezuela at Universe, both of whom won in large part because of personality. I personally like personality playing a role, but last year was just confusing to me. (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 06:38:50 04/18/14 Fri I guess it all comes down to what you want in your Miss USA. Everyone has a different idea of what she should be. Do you want a fashionable diva? A sexy bombshell? The girl next door? An articulate spokesperson? For me, the physical part is less important and I don't necessarily expect Miss USA to always be "on" or to always look absolutely perfect. -- Doot, 14:39:29 04/17/14 Thu Erin has been and continues to be an outstanding Miss USA--and from what I hear one of "The Donald's" favorites of all time. (NT) -- DeeDee, 14:42:48 04/17/14 Thu She is very charming, and a fantastic public speaker... So I'm not surprised to hear this. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:06:58 04/17/14 Thu I'm very surprised by some of the comments about Erin I see on here. I think she's one of the most beautiful (and sweetest) Miss USA's we've ever had. Funny how opinions differ. -- Jayden, 09:09:54 04/18/14 Fri I have loved Erin since the day she was crowned, and she will go down in my book as a very refreshing Miss USA and very relatable to all women. I'm sure she's winding down her reign, and ready to go on to the next chapter of her life! I think we've been blessed with some great Miss USAs in the last ten years, and I hope the streak continues (NT) -- Mack_P, 09:31:50 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: MISS MOLDOVA. I die.
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:41:08 04/17/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Too bad she is only going to Miss World. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 19:28:11 04/17/14 Thu wowza! (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 19:50:28 04/17/14 Thu Oh. my. God. (NT) -- lexis-PA (not logged in.), 19:53:47 04/17/14 Thu Moldova always sends the most beautiful women to MW. Why can't they send them to MU? (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 20:15:30 04/17/14 Thu She is stunning but is only 17 so would not qualify for Miss Universe 2014. Maybe the new Miss World??? (NT) -- Canadian_Fan, 21:17:39 04/17/14 Thu This is a 17 year old girl? I often wonder if Miss Universe had a TEEN pageant how would Miss Teen USA stack up against other countries. As much as I love all our Miss Teen USA winners I can not think of any that would be able to compete on a international level at that age. (NT) -- Vegas, 04:50:49 04/18/14 Fri Beautiful! But MW is a gamble, she may not even place at all. It all depends what suits Julia's interests in a given her. MU, despite all its flows and many countries having an advantage (USA, Latin countries, Philippines, Alb./Kos., Ukraine, etc) still finds a place for beautiful women from non-sash countries, at least in most years. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 22:05:03 04/17/14 Thu WOW. Just. WOW. (NT) -- Kev, 03:22:53 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: I MADE A 5 GIRL SWAP. I WANT TO KNOW WHICH OF MY LISTS YOU PREFER? MY "THEN" LIST OR MY "NOW" LIST?
Author: ND is going to win the crown that barely eluded her at Teen USA in 2011. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:21:39 04/17/14 Thu My TOP 16 (THEN) ALABAMA CALIFORNIA CONNECTICUT FLORIDA INDIANA LOUISIANA MINNESOTA NEVADA NEW YORK NORTH DAKOTA OKLAHOMA PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA UTAH WEST VIRGINIA My TOP 16 (NOW) ALABAMA CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE FLORIDA INDIANA MASSACHUSETTS MINNESOTA NEVADA NORTH DAKOTA PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA TEXAS VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA I want to talk about the girls I put in, saying that the girls I took out I still love, I just felt these 5 girls really demanded a place on my list. COLORADO - I was always intrigued by her and thought she was a great choice when she won state, but now, I think she has a leg up on so many similar brunettes because of her Greek heritage, making her more Universe-like. I just never was able to find room for her. Now I do! DELAWARE - She's 5'10" with a beautiful face and very delicate features. The curse is finally broken! MASSACHUSETTS - Caroline has made a huge transformation from her crowning to present. They've replaced her "girl next door" persona to a very sexy siren. TEXAS - I really didn't think Lauren would make the cut. Having seen her compete for 3 years and win the title this year, I just had her barely missing. But after the video "That's My Dress" she looks really amazing and seems to have left her nerves in her past. She looked confident, beautiful (which was never a question) and nerve-free. VIRGINIA - I love this girl's height, her exotic looks and after reading her bio it made me like her that much more. She is a very sexy young woman and my eyes are wide open to her now. The girls I removed to make room for these 5 are: LOUISIANA, NEW YORK, OKLAHOMA, RHODE ISLAND & UTAH. (You know those girls that you aren't crazy about but know they'll make it? Well for me that's SC. I'd put back NY in a hot minute and keep out SC if I didn't feel she was a shoe-in. Often our lists are littered with girls we hesitatingly add because we THINK they'll make the cut, but aren't really feeling them.) So, which list do you like better? My "THEN or my "NOW" ? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Then. (NT) -- June, 22:34:14 04/17/14 Thu Yeah, I'm looking at it now and I'd take out Colorado (who was on both lists), and remove Delaware. Stick back in NY and prob. LA because she is so unique. (NT) -- thanks 4 feedback, 22:43:41 04/17/14 Thu definitely put NY back in. Do it for meeeeeee! (NT) -- eloise, 22:52:46 04/17/14 Thu Oh, also LA. I think people are dismissing her too soon. (NT) -- eloise, 22:54:33 04/17/14 Thu Then. (NT) -- Anon, 23:41:38 04/17/14 Thu For me, I would match three of your current five. I would remove Colorado and Delaware - they are both bubbles for me, and I would not mind if either made the cut. I love Connecticut, but just not sure she has enough. I would also put Oklahoma and Louisiana in as well. The only problem I have with Louisiana is that she looks the same in all pics I have seen so far. Granted, I have not been around as much, and the hair is something that I am sure will be changed (though I still think she is beautiful in her current pic). (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 01:37:46 04/18/14 Fri

Subject: USO Event in NYC
Author: JackieB [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:59:46 04/15/14 Tue The USO event in NYC was so telling. I wish you all could have been there to see these ladies in person and see who is strong and who is not. North Dakota- Yes. She has a beautiful face, but I am very worried about her body. It needs major work, and she needs help on runway modeling. Louisiana- Yes. She has lost weight and is looking pretty good. Top 15. Utah- Yes. Unfortunately, she looks much better in pictures than in person. She is short and needs to get body in shape. But she will be in. Wyoming- No. She has really been trying, but body is bad and face won't cut it. Arizona- No. Worst body. She needs to lose 20 pounds. Nothing special. Mississippi- Yes. She looked great. But needs to keep going the sexy route. New Jersey- No. Rhode Island- No. New York- No. Tennessee- Yes. Very interesting. Georgia- Yes. This is your Miss USA. Nebraska- No. Oklahoma- No. Good body, but no personality and not a good enough face. Minnesota- Yes. Pretty face. Maryland- Maybe. Very tall and skinny, but weird mouth. Her nose job didn't help. Missouri- No. TEENS---- Arizona, Alabama, Kansas and North Carolina....Yes All others no. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WAIT...is this a joke? Arizona needs to lose 20 pounds??? WHAT? (NT) -- That's Cray Cray, 14:21:15 04/15/14 Tue This echos something I've been saying about North Dakota, she has a great face, but she often seems awkward on stage -- all shoulders and elbows. You can see it in her crowning pics. Hopefully she has enough time for more training/practice in that area. -- Doot, 14:45:09 04/15/14 Tue THANK YOU OP for your refreshing candor!! (NT) -- DeeDee, 15:13:53 04/15/14 Tue Jackie, you're crazy. Clearly someone has very very LOW self esteem LOL. (NT) -- IMO, 15:39:25 04/15/14 Tue I have liked GA until I have seen her on stage. First off- Yes, she's getting too skinny. Second- I CANT STAND that fake laugh stage mess if she shows up to Miss USA looking like a fake robot on stage like I just saw she will be out of my top . (NT) -- IMO, 18:38:42 04/15/14 Tue Don't be such an asshole. Just because someone has a completely different outlook as you. You are spending to much time around ICEMAN. (NT) -- ., 21:23:02 04/15/14 Tue WTF? ha... I agree with Jackie's commentary, and welcome all opinions! Thank you Jackie, for a behind the scenes, up close and personal account of these contestants... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:36:25 04/17/14 Thu Teens -- Atlantis, 16:25:31 04/15/14 Tue Thank you for your assessment. I agree with some, but have to disagree on some. New York, what made you say no to her? She has a gorgeous figure and beautiful face I think, at least from photos. Oklahoma, I saw the online streaming and she has plenty of personality onstage and I've seen her in person and she has one of the more naturally beautiful faces in the pageant, very fresh, California girl to me, but when done up onstage looks incredibly glamorous. Oklahoma teen, again, saw her live and I have her as my winner-personality plus and looks like a living Barbie doll onstage. I do agree with you on Tennessee and Minnesota- and is it just me or do they resemble each other? (NT) -- Ysadora (nsi), 16:41:28 04/15/14 Tue Aside from hair color, tn and mn look nothing alike lol (NT) -- noothersimilarities, 17:20:34 04/15/14 Tue Love The NC Teen, she is gorgeous!!! (NT) -- Love NC Teen, 17:14:55 04/15/14 Tue Teens--- I forgot about Oklahoma...she was very cute. Pennsylvania to me was not facially special. MISS- I forgot Texas, but she is a no to me. New York is too tiny in a non-feminine way, and her nose is distracting. I just don't see it with her. Oklahoma is very cute for everyday life, but not a Miss USA. I am not trying to be mean, just honest about my assessment. All of these girls are beautiful for everyday life, but this is different. There has to be something special about the girl. (NT) -- JackieB, 17:46:59 04/15/14 Tue Did you honestly believe Arizona needs to lose 20 pounds? From where? (NT) -- AZ Fan, 18:01:32 04/15/14 Tue video from uso -- Lolly, 18:16:43 04/15/14 Tue Must ask what is assessment based on?Disagree with most..was there too and have more good than bad picks..here link to event vido-----https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08MPyAZf1sg&feature=youtu.be (NT) -- Lolly, 18:23:07 04/15/14 Tue Utah looks good but I am always turned off by Jay Leno chins. GA needs to gain some weight ASAP - another 5lbs of fat and she is in! She gives me a strong Crystle vibe and that is hard to replicate. OK looks very chunky. Hold up - DAMN GA USA looks HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT at the end of the video. (NT) -- Vegas, 19:57:06 04/15/14 Tue Oklahoma is 5'9" and a size 0. I think Georgia looks just fine! I understand this is an opinion board and everyone is entitled to theirs. ...but sometimes I read things and am truly dumbfounded at how two people can see things so differently. (NT) -- ysadora, 21:03:55 04/15/14 Tue Absolutely AGREE. (NT) -- Golly, 21:53:11 04/15/14 Tue I saw pictures of teen PA and thought she looked wonderful, along with many of the miss contestants (NT) -- Mack_P, 19:24:45 04/15/14 Tue I agree about NY. She's gotten a lot of love on the boards, but in person she is far too skinny. -- Thanks for sharing, 19:30:10 04/15/14 Tue I hope this dosen't come across as being mean but....from watching this video all I can take notice of was....OKLAHOMA has terrible posture and GEORGIA'S head looks too big for her body!! (NT) -- PGMomma, 19:57:23 04/15/14 Tue JackieB, please be constructive & explain your reasoning about your No picks. (NT) -- Anon, 23:45:53 04/17/14 Thu

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Author: Qban [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:09:06 04/15/14 Tue Some pics from last years USB Meet & Greet. Memorable evening, great hosts and a huge success! Can't wait for 2014 event!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This was a great get together!! Amazing hosts, spectacular venue, good food and so many interesting people. Not to mention that B-Olde was in da house!! (NT) -- Carlitos, 18:45:49 04/15/14 Tue "B-Olde" is catching on ;) Anyway, she looks amazing here! (NT) -- Groove, 19:26:55 04/15/14 Tue And, there's this year's beautiful Miss FL USA! Loved her! (NT) -- TNBoy, 22:58:46 04/15/14 Tue For me, the blue suit was THE fashion statement of the 2013 Miss USA season! (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 01:51:15 04/17/14 Thu Who is this hottie, first from left on the picture on the right. She MUST be a former! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 03:25:26 04/17/14 Thu Believe her name is Vanessa, she competed with Brittany in FL USA last summer (NT) -- beautiful !, 09:05:47 04/17/14 Thu Ahhhh.... The lovely Vanessa, of Florida. I had the honor of meeting her in Vegas, and catching up with her again in Miami in October. What a gorgeous girl with a lovely personality. She is my pick to win Miss Florida USA 2015! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 10:10:33 04/17/14 Thu I thought it was insane she didn't even place in 2014. Talk about highway robbery! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 10:41:58 04/17/14 Thu I had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa and Brittney that night and I told Qban, "There's Florida's final two right there!" Such stunning women, I got to talk to them both and they were both so sweet and humble. They were really excited to be in Vegas and even more excited to be competing in FL. I couldn't help but be enamored with them :) (NT) -- JayBay, 19:39:50 04/17/14 Thu I was completely shocked that Vanassa did not make top 15. I hope she runs again. (NT) -- Mellon, 13:54:59 04/17/14 Thu Vanessa is absolutely beautiful and such a sweetheart. Love her!! (NT) -- Carlitos, 19:19:18 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: Miss Mississippi USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:17:12 04/15/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You post the same girls (NT) -- G, 10:24:50 04/15/14 Tue You are welcome to post others :) Some girls just have more photos than others. (NT) -- BreeZe, 11:03:15 04/15/14 Tue One of the best bodies of the competition. Love this shot of her...she really is improving. (NT) -- WesternWanda, 13:46:20 04/15/14 Tue The hair line is so strange in this picture, love her shape, but not one of my 15 (NT) -- PageantFan, 15:57:31 04/15/14 Tue I don't see anything strange with her hair line; it could be the way her long bangs are hanging (?) (NT) -- Groove, 19:33:13 04/15/14 Tue I have no idea what her stage presence is like, but if she struts really well, I can see her making us all surprised. I mean, come on now, she's very pretty. (NT) -- Groove, 19:35:02 04/15/14 Tue This picture is just....weird. Pretty girl, but this is super strange. (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 20:14:54 04/15/14 Tue Better photo, IMO: (NT) -- NEQueen, 19:43:29 04/16/14 Wed much better photo! (NT) -- jmo, 20:01:09 04/16/14 Wed I really like that second picture! The top pic is not one of my favorite of GV's (NT) -- Mack_P, 20:25:46 04/16/14 Wed OMG The top photo is Georginas and I actualy don't hate it?! Hell has frozen over my friends! Are you tellling me this beautiful headshot above is also Georginas? Because that just might make me fall over. (NT) -- jmo, 22:13:15 04/16/14 Wed LOL!!! I think the headshot is Fadil. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:16:35 04/17/14 Thu Does anyone know where this swimsuit is from? My daughter wants to know (NT) -- PGMomma, 18:06:34 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: Pageant Movie from 1970s or early 1980s
Author: Vegas [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:40:44 04/16/14 Wed This is probably a long shot - Does anyone remember the name of a pageant movie that came out likely in the 1970s or early 1980s. It had to have been the only one (if not a handful) during that time period about pageants. I remember watching it when I was a child and I randomly thought about it today. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Smile, about a California teen pageant won by a girl who churns butter? (NT) -- directed by Michael Richie and starring Bruce Dern, Barbara Feldon, Annette O'Toole, and Melanie Griffith?, 19:23:48 04/16/14 Wed Thanks. I will look that up. (NT) -- Vegas, 20:32:19 04/16/14 Wed Miss All American Beauty (1982) about a girl unable to handle the demands of preparing for & competing in the national pageant. Dianne Ladd, Cloris Leachman. It's on Youtube also. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 20:37:49 04/16/14 Wed Thanks so much. (NT) -- Vegas, 20:41:53 04/16/14 Wed What a find on that search as well. Very old Miss America clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHXP4Wff_3E (NT) -- Vegas, 20:47:16 04/16/14 Wed There's "The Great American Beauty Contest" with Farrah Fawcett, too. I think it's from the 70s but I saw it as a late, late (re-run) show airing in the early 80s. (NT) -- HIM, 21:49:43 04/16/14 Wed "SMILE" came out in 1975. The girl who won did NOT churn butter--she sang "Second Hand Rose". "Smile" is IMO of course, the best fictional movie ever about pageantry. (NT) -- DeeDee, 14:39:55 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: miss USAs job
Author: catalina [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:04:50 04/16/14 Wed I have read that Miss USA is not doing her job if she is not picture perfect at all times. I think the job of Miss USA is much more than looking pretty. Interacting with other people, including children and being cheerful with those she encounters. If you had to choose what would you pick? a miss usa who is cheerful to those she meets at all times but might not have a perfect outfit at all times or she might have a bad hair day or someone who is picture perfect but also might be a grouch, cuss someone out or just be unpleasant [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I prefer a Miss USA who looks great while she cusses people out! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:31:48 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: Miss Tennessee on My Super Sweet 16?
Author: Curious George [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:27:06 04/16/14 Wed I was doing some research on my favorites for Miss USA and came across Kristy's my super sweet 16 video http://m.mtv.com/videos/video.rbml?id=mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:345744&alt=http%3a%2f%2fm.mtv.com%2fvideos%2findex.rbml why is she wearing a wig? I typed in her full name on google to make sure it was her and it in fact is! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have to be honest - this makes me like her much, much less. That show is all about exploitation of parent's celebrity and/or handwork. These kids on this show have shown little if anything to be grateful for. I won't hold TN to her teenager years and to how she's portrayed on this show - that would be unfair, since we all grow and since reality tv skews a lot - but I don't know if I can keep the "spoiled-brat" mentality out of my head, given the kids on this show. :/ (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 14:16:21 04/16/14 Wed Tacky (NT) -- With a capital t., 22:32:36 04/16/14 Wed All I see is plastic surgery when I look at her. Different nose, different chin, boob job, etc. She doesn't resemle her 16 year old self at all. WTH is up with the wig? You'd think people who could afford these things would be able to afford a good hair stylist lol. Don't even get me started on how awful that dress was! (NT) -- applebottom, 02:36:21 04/17/14 Thu

Subject: Not sure if this was posted here
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:27:01 04/06/14 Sun Katherine Webb is engaged to long-time boyfriend AJ McCarron, 23, a former University of Alabama quarterback headed for May's NFL draft. "AJ and his mom told her they had to be on property for a benefit," the source explained. "It wasn't out of the ordinary for her to be attending a charity benefit. They told her it was for a charity Dee Dee was involved in." Luckily for the lovebirds, they will be able to watch the "beautiful" moment and cherish it forever because the proposal was caught on camera. "Katherine and AJ were told the charity's cameras wanted to do some beauty shots of the couple at Coast Restaurant at the Beach Club," the source explained. "So, AJ and Katherine headed to Coast Restaurant, and that's where AJ proposed. He proposed overlooking the Gulf of Mexico." The 24-year-old bride-to-be was completely shocked when she received the 5-carat cushion-cut center sparkler and "didn't have a clue she was going to be proposed to that weekend." And the surprises kept coming for the former Miss Alabama USA. Webb's loved ones popped out shortly after the engagement and the couple celebrated with their families for a bit at the Beach Club, before heading to Fisher's restaurant. And yes, there was a beautiful cake. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Goodluck to the happy couple! They look great together. And that ring is BLINGALICIOUS!!! (NT) -- Gorgeous Couple, 12:34:47 04/06/14 Sun That is an AMAZING cake. I just realized the helmet, my eyes went to the sash. Amazing perfect detail. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:37:00 04/06/14 Sun Right?! And the mini wedding cake is so cute. But just look at the grey border to the sash...I mean WOW that cake is amazing. They even got the sash font right (NT) -- BreeZe, 12:45:14 04/06/14 Sun I suspect this cake came from a very high end baker. You are right the font, border, color everything is perfect. It looks too good to eat but I would be the first in line to chop up the sash, lol (NT) -- Vegas, 13:12:04 04/06/14 Sun i still wish she was 1 st ru over nana. Katherine is so beautiful to me (NT) -- fan, 18:38:15 04/06/14 Sun After it was all said and done - I would agree. But she didnt even make the top 5, lol (NT) -- Vegas, 22:11:47 04/06/14 Sun and that fact, vegas, takes the cake! (NT) -- fan, 22:25:14 04/06/14 Sun Happy or not, no self-respecting Auburn grad would ever have the Crimson Tide helmet as part of their engagement announcement! (NT) -- ureka smoke, 07:28:53 04/07/14 Mon LOL! This union is more improbable than a merging of Christianity and Islam! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:32:15 04/09/14 Wed Sacrilegious! (NT) -- Blasphemy., 17:00:16 04/12/14 Sat Does no one else wonder how a 23 year old, technically, "unemployed" former college football player is able to buy a 5 carat diamond ring for his girlfriend? It's not like the NCAA leave their student athletes any latitude to earn income related to, or outside of their sport. (NT) -- bridesmaid #1, 20:33:04 04/09/14 Wed cant answer on his end but a simple search shows that her family has said that her engagement and subsequent wedding prep and day will be filmed for a reality show. so i am sure they have already signed on and got pay checks already and will get more. remember, webb was also on that awful tv show celebrity divers last year. (NT) -- Vegas, 20:45:54 04/09/14 Wed LOL, this answers the question I posted below. Makes sense. (NT) -- Athalia, 08:45:12 04/10/14 Thu Former University of Alabama QB's are often major celebrities in this state. I imagine he could be making some decent money doing commercials and appearances. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:02:57 04/10/14 Thu Not just afford the ring, but afford an engagement party (assuming from the picture with the cake) and not to mention a lavish wedding to follow. I know Katherine made some money when she started getting more attention, but they're both so young, how can they afford all this? (NT) -- Athalia, 08:42:41 04/10/14 Thu Sponsorships. And donations for "free" PR. (NT) -- ., 13:54:56 04/10/14 Thu He is free to dabble in commercial endorsements at this time. I'm sure he's already made some money off of it. Like Bama said, he is a celebrity in the state of Alabama. Now lots of teams will be vying for his name on their NFL roster. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:07:32 04/10/14 Thu Endorsement deals plus probably an advance from his agent (not uncommon). (NT) -- puff, 16:45:37 04/10/14 Thu It is very possible that the jeweler pre-approved him for the ring considering he is a lock to be drafted (NT) -- AppleSOM, 18:05:16 04/11/14 Fri Katherine was interviewed by Extra TV & said the wedding will be in about 3 months. I bet every wedding-related business wants to work that wedding. (NT) -- Anon, 11:55:11 04/10/14 Thu Really? I guess I just do not see her as a celebrity. But if you say so, lol. (NT) -- Vegas, 18:23:32 04/11/14 Fri Vegas, do a search on Extra TV's YouTube Channel to find the video. (NT) -- Anon, 01:01:31 04/12/14 Sat i have no doubt businesses would line up, now even more so it will be on tv and has been yahoo front page news. i just dont support her celebrity and the rewards she gotten after. just my opinion. (NT) -- Vegas, 10:36:24 04/12/14 Sat I love Katherine! On finals night I had her securely in my top 5. She really gave a sultry Venezuela delivery in evening gown and her swim suit was slamming, one of the best for me. I met her and she was so nice, smart, and engaging (I was her little brother in the Mock USA contest), and she was just a joy to talk to. Wishing her nothing but the best, and she looks smashing here. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 14:52:14 04/10/14 Thu Katherine looks better here than when she was competing. I never had Katherine in my top 5 that year. But if she was competing this year she would certainly be there. She looks very Miss Venezuela-esque. (NT) -- PF-Indy, 14:54:06 04/10/14 Thu AJ looks like her son! (NT) -- Rocking the cradle!, 09:30:36 04/12/14 Sat Hmmm. I know i'm commenting to the wrong crowd, but she hasn't been Miss AL for a while now. Why is this still her "thing" to the point where she is identifying by that still? I think after your year is up, you should still be proud of your accomplishments, but define yourself by something else at that point. -- JMO., 12:47:08 04/16/14 Wed Where does she self-identity as AL USA in this article? He had the cake made, not her. The media routinely refers to her former title. (NT) -- puff, 12:54:45 04/16/14 Wed She obviously does still if he thought making a make with that on it was something she would want -- An observation., 13:28:54 04/16/14 Wed It was a big event in her life apparently, just as being quarterback at Alabama was for him. I don't see the big deal. (NT) -- puff, 00:35:42 04/17/14 Thu She's not even famous through her title. If she wasn't shown in the audience on camera during that game, nobody would even know who she is. (Especially if you don't follow the MUO)I mean if you remember correctly she didn't even make top 5 at Miss USA. -- KBX62792, 13:07:22 04/16/14 Wed But I bet more people recognize her than they do Miss USA or Miss Universe. (NT) -- Millions more people saw that ball game and crappy diving show than the pageants., 14:00:37 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: Would like to hear opinions about not usually talked about girls.
Author: need new topics [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:52:44 04/16/14 Wed Everyone always posts about the same girls over and over. What are some opinions about girls that aren't posted on here? No talk about FL, CA, GA, etc. Talk about pros/cons about other girls. Getting bored with the same old topics, I want to hear about something or someone different. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Some of my favorites are the ones not talked about much: Arizona & Iowa. In fact, Arizona is my Miss USA at the moment. I think she's got a gorgeous face, well spoken, and engaging (well, from the few videos I've seen). I think she'd be the perfect follow up to Erin. Still classically beautiful but with a little more youthful glow. Iowa is still sort of a mystery to me, but she's intrigued me from day one. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:28:35 04/16/14 Wed Illinois was called Miss USA 2014 but she seems to have fallen off everyone's list. I always root for my homestate and she is from Champaign "Illini" . (NT) -- Vegas, 18:42:10 04/16/14 Wed I think we all had high expectations for IL, but it seems that she hasn't come through for us yet (NT) -- Mack_P, 20:27:32 04/16/14 Wed I have seen several amazing pics of Arkansas that I thought would be posted by now. Oh well. She is my soft spot and I think she will be top 3. I'm expecting this to be the year where the experts on this board are way off. (NT) -- mw, 21:38:06 04/16/14 Wed I think some states just post more pics and vids of their girls and some girls post more of themselves then others, people will make lists off of that, then the headshots go up and there are new lists, then the road to videos ( which I can't stand) and then there are new lists, then the girls arrive, candids make new lists and then fadils even more new lists and then prelims really lights a fire under everyones ass and the circle continuessssssssss lolololol (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:57:29 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: Roundtable Ideas. MISS USA 2014. Baton Rouge.
Author: HIM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:01:50 04/11/14 Fri Last edited by author: Fri April 11, 2014 20:04:48 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hosts: Harry Connick Jr and Maria Menounos. Sam Smith - SS, EG, or Final 5 with "LaLaLa", "Latch" or "Stay With Me". (Apologize for Harry's LARGE pic). (NT) -- HIM, 20:03:56 04/11/14 Fri I like that... HCJ would be great because he is a Louisiana native. But I'm not sure how I feel about Maria. I like the Idea of HCJ with a former Miss, like Chelsie Smith or Susie Castillo (Who everyone loves when she hosts Miss CA). Or if they want to stick with a member of NBC, Savannah Guthrie or Tamron Hall. I like "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith for EG and "Sing" by Ed Sheeran for SS. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 21:42:18 04/11/14 Fri Susie Castillo would be out, since she coaches girls now. Easy conflict of interest to avoid. (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 23:28:35 04/11/14 Fri oh yeah....i forgot (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 23:56:38 04/11/14 Fri Nope she could still host. She couldn't be a judge though because of pageantology. (NT) -- She'd make a great host for MUSA2014!, 17:45:00 04/15/14 Tue Freakin' love SING. The beat about 20 seconds in and during the chorus was made for strutting. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:43:47 04/16/14 Wed Maria is contracted with NBC Universal but for some reason (from my recollection) she has not been brought on to judge nor host (I vaguley remember judging many years ago though). I can do without Mario Lopez but I have a feeling he will be back in 2014. I think Nick Cannon would be an excellent host as well. Get rod of Mel B (her voice is beyond irritating). Word on the street is that Kenya Moore will be a Miss USA judge. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:27:08 04/11/14 Fri Please nooooooooooo Kenya Moore! If it was prior to being on RHOA, I'd be down, but I just can't stand her now. I wouldn't doubt she'd be a part of it, though, considering she's a Bravo-lebrity and will be on Celebrity Apprentice.I like Maria. She did do behind the scenes correspondence for TUSA 2002, but I think she'd be a great host as well. Harry Connick would do be great too. I want Carson Daly to come back and host, though. (NT) -- HiJake, 01:46:41 04/12/14 Sat Oooo I love Carson! What about Guliana though? (NT) -- Good hosting duo?, 17:47:59 04/15/14 Tue I love Guiliana. I don't mind her coming back year after year. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:05:05 04/15/14 Tue I don't care who the host is, but please, no Jeannie Mai. Everytime I hear that girl's voice I lose control of my bowels. -- Doot, 09:54:30 04/12/14 Sat jeanie is not that bad, i dont understand the hate everyone has toward her. my only issue is her talking during ss and gown and worse, reading a script. if i had to choose, i could listen to joan rivers and backstage. she was honest and fab in 2010. (NT) -- Vegas, 10:34:34 04/12/14 Sat Yeah. I think they should bring back Joan rivers and Kelly Osborne for backstage commentary. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 11:08:33 04/12/14 Sat Jeannie Mai seems like a perfectly nice person, but those color commentaries are the most fun when they're done by people who aren't afraid to be critical. (NT) -- mjoon, 18:07:01 04/15/14 Tue Doot, I agree 100% regarding Jeannie Mai. I do not like her addition as commentator. I found her extremely annoying. Joan Rivers and Carson Kressley were awesome lol! (NT) -- Groove, 18:43:32 04/15/14 Tue Agree - please no Jeannie Mai. She is incredibly annoying - to the point where I almost didn't watch last year. Ali Landry would be a GREAT host or backstage commentator. I don't know why we don't use more of our own girls... Shandi & Susie behind the scenes; Alyssa Campanella & Tara Conner providing commentary; Ali Landry and Olivia Culpo co-hosting. Spice it up and keep it moving with lots of former titleholders - so no one ends up being a bomb. (NT) -- ., 14:34:42 04/16/14 Wed I would love for them to bring Ali Landry back. I have a feeling they don't want to showcase anyone who will seem "old." I know it's ridiculous, but I have a feeling the thinking is that if they trot out "Miss USA 1996," younger viewers will somehow tune out. It's a shame, because she'd be great. I also loved Daisy Fuentes, btw. -- Doot, 16:55:04 04/16/14 Wed Hosts: Harry Connick & Ali Landry (for obvious reasons); Musical Guests: Harry Connick with a big band & somthing to do with Louis Armstong (whom I've mentioned before); Lou-Arm was born in Louisiana, and jazz? That's a genre of music you simply cannot beat, IMO. (NT) -- Groove, 18:48:27 04/15/14 Tue I would love Andy Cohen and Guiliana Ransic to come back and host again, they have such great chemistry and are a lot of fun. They've been my favorite hosts in recent years. And yes, I agree, no more Jennie Mai, Joan Rivers would be a lot more fun and entertaining! (NT) -- JayBay, 22:21:19 04/15/14 Tue What about Arthel Neville for a host, backstage commentary, or a judge? (NT) -- Cajun Factor, 13:27:13 04/16/14 Wed I would love Arthel Neville to return but I have a feeling that is a very long shot of occuring. Look at the list of celebs that works for NBC networks and there you have it. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:17:19 04/16/14 Wed Due to his relationship with American Idol, Harry Connick Jr. is contracted to FOX television. (NT) -- MLB, 15:22:18 04/16/14 Wed American Idol is over in May. Miss USA is in June, so it would be possible. (NT) -- Alexis, 16:11:34 04/16/14 Wed It�s not about scheduling but rather a competition clause, among other aspects. In a nutshell, an actor who is committed to one program, as Harry is to American Idol (FOX), cannot perform on a competing network � in this case NBC. Unless FOX grants permission and other requirements are met. (NT) -- MLB, 17:45:58 04/16/14 Wed The pic is too big (NT) -- annoyed, 15:40:22 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: PAGEANT PLACE
Author: STARSHINER! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:04:06 04/09/14 Wed Just finished watching "Pageant Place" for the first time (yeah, I know, I'm slow).. I read that a second season was planned, but never came about; they were going to follow Crystle Stewart.. how do you think that would have worked out? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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lol i am watching good deeds now and crystle is in it. pageant place (to me) was a mixture of disaster and the best tv ever. rachel was always upset because she was to be a featured star but it turned out more to be about tara conner. if i recall, tara and rachel did alot of appearences together. as for a second season, it would have been great but like most pageant related shows, they are lucky to get a final episode. btw, did you watch it for free online somewhere? (NT) -- Vegas, 23:20:22 04/09/14 Wed I recall they all went to the hamptons. Tara flew up with Trump in his helicopter and the girls had to ride in a car stuck in traffic for hours. I admit I laughed at that. (NT) -- jmo, 10:05:07 04/10/14 Thu Lol, you're not that bad. I watched the whole series for the first time last year. I loved it! Lol. Sad that it never came back. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 10:57:33 04/10/14 Thu KATIE: "You're Miss USA, and I'm Miss Teen USA." RACHEL: "And you need to recognize that." Ha! I'll never forget that exchange... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:53:49 04/10/14 Thu LOL!!!!!! Oh I don't remember that but sounds fantastic! I loved it when Rachel would get snippy with the girls. "You are ICEMAN, I am JMO, and you better recognize that!" This will be my new saying around here (NT) -- jmo, 09:18:47 04/11/14 Fri Check out the trailer: http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/179363/on-the-premiere-season-of-pageant-place.jhtml#series=2214&seriesId=23579&channelId=1&id=1571092 -- Vegas, 12:17:36 04/11/14 Fri The trailer shows the part between Katie and Rachel. It would have been interesting to see a 2008 version but I just cant imagine Crystle, Vanessa, Hillary/Stevie. Also remember that 1998 Miss Teen USA went off the air. Maybe that had to be part of the decision with Trump and MTV not bringing it back (NT) -- Vegas, 12:19:22 04/11/14 Fri Yes, it's on MTVs website, and I downloaded it to DVD for someone.. (NT) -- STARSHINER!, 16:40:03 04/10/14 Thu I just realized its been on MTV the whole time, lol. Anyone know why there was not a second seaon? (NT) -- Vegas, 17:19:50 04/10/14 Thu Thanks for the info. I discovered that MTV has tons of their old shows on their site...pretty much everything on MTV now sucks, so it's good to know I can go back a few years when it didn't suck as much. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:30:50 04/16/14 Wed Was it Tara who said Katie had some serious constipation of the brain and diarrhea of the mouth? Lol (NT) -- Zero Defect (in Dubai bitches), 03:49:12 04/16/14 Wed My guess is probably that the ratings weren't that great. Besides Toddler & Tiaras, most pageant based tv shows don't last long. I think had they done a 2008 version, Dayana would probably have emerged as the star. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:07:05 04/16/14 Wed I had it on DVR for years until my DVR went kaput. The whole show was a disaster! Everything about it was contrived. EVERYTHING! Riyo forgetting her passport, the exchanges between Rachel and Katie, Tara being involved AT ALL, Tara flying in Trump's helicopter. It was so obviously staged that I couldn't stand it and yet I couldn't stop watching! Actresses, they are not! (NT) -- Pageant Pauley, 12:01:50 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: Some music suggestions for Miss USA
Author: MadeYaLook [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:58:05 03/27/14 Thu So there are a couple of songs that are getting a lot of attention lately. One of the songs is by Betty Who called Somebody Loves you. You might have seen the youtube video that went viral a few months (maybe more) back where a man proposed to his partner at a Home Depot. I'm not sure if the song is appropriate for Miss USA, but I like it for the opening number. Another song I like that is getting popular is a song by Clean Bandits called Rather be. I think this would be great for the Swimsuit. Also, Latch by Disclosure ft. Sam Smith would be cool for SS And for the EG, John Legend's All Of Me. A little unconventional I admit. But I like them. Thoughts? Last edited by author: Thu March 27, 2014 13:16:31 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I love this latch song! I've heard it a few times but never knew who sang it or what it was called, so thanks for that! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 16:37:16 03/27/14 Thu Sure thing! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 20:17:14 03/27/14 Thu I'm hoping they pick stuff with a little bit of a southern twang. Lol. I don't have a lot of suggestions yet, but I always have an ear open. I think Gavin Degraw's "Best I Ever Had" would be a great opening. Erin was in the video, so I think it would be cool to have that song part of the telecast. I also think that "Story of my Life" by 1D would be a nice evening gown song. Kinda like the video, family and childhood pictures could be projected on the background. Also, during Louis' part of the song, there's a scene where he's walking toward the camera as the camera's movie backward, I think an angle like that would be great to use during EG. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:19:26 03/27/14 Thu I'd be bawling during the Story of My Life segment! That's a great idea, though. I also like your idea of the camera angle. (NT) -- Groove, 10:13:55 03/28/14 Fri I was just thinking about this when I heard this song on the radio. I love it because it's fast paced, and I can just imagine the top 10 strutting down the runway, whipping their gowns with A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E! This song has to grow on you, but I swear, it's a great evening gown song that's very powerful. As Nick Verrios would say, "it's FAH-SHON!" Ironically, the song is titled, "The Walker." It's perfect. for Miss USA EG. (NT) -- Rogue, 09:00:37 04/15/14 Tue I tend to like "musical" songs that have rhythm and are easy to walk to, so Foster The People's "Coming of Age" is another good one. (NT) -- Rogue, 09:19:38 04/15/14 Tue And my last, but certainly not least... Arctic Monkeys, "Do I Wanna Know?" This one is cool too. (NT) -- Rogue, 09:25:57 04/15/14 Tue OMG, the first song is atrocious. I would love something sophisticated, indie-pop like Lights Ellie Gouldring was one of the best choices ever. Something like that would be perfect. I am ok with uptempo for EG but not bubblegum pop, some of John Legends' songs would be indeed great. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 21:50:21 03/27/14 Thu "Lights" was the best EG song @ Miss USA in years. That EG production was on point: the flames, the angles. Beautiful. (NT) -- HiJake, 16:49:39 03/28/14 Fri I have a feeling they will use "royals" by Lorde for evening gown and "Happy" by Pharrel for swimsuit. -- KBX62792, 09:17:52 03/28/14 Fri I thought Happy too, but lately they've been getting performers for SS and I don't think Pharrell would be willing to perform at Miss USA. We'll see though! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 09:43:41 03/28/14 Fri MKTO's song Classic would be fun. Although I think they're a little young and the song a bit catchy for the Miss contestants, they would most likely be willing to perform. -- ..., 14:23:25 03/28/14 Fri I actually think that Teams by Lordes would be a better song for evening gown. Call all the ladies out, their in their finery is one of the lyrics in that song, and just fits. Or a Team/Royals mash up? (NT) -- IHP, 13:08:55 03/28/14 Fri If I hear Team by Lorde one more time, I might pop a vein. It's the most overplayed song on the radio! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 14:11:02 03/28/14 Fri OMG! What?? There are lesbians kissing in that Latch video? I cannot condone this song being played ANYWHERE, especially where millions of young, impressionable girls will be watching. Anyway, love me some John Legend ;) (NT) -- Groove, 09:54:08 03/28/14 Fri For starters, they wouldn't be playing the video at Miss USA just the song. Secondly, I wonder if you would condone this song if it were just a man a woman kissing? The world is changing and hopefully becoming more tolerant, unlike you. (NT) -- WOW!, 18:04:55 03/28/14 Fri Maybe you're new to this board. If you are, then you will realize I am quite sarcastic & in no way intend to offend ;) (NT) -- Groove, 23:03:29 03/28/14 Fri Does't that lady in the first video remind you of Matilda Mcini, Miss Albania 2008, after she got to Vietnam. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 16:56:42 03/28/14 Fri Bwahahaha! Love it! I see the comparison (although I thought Matilda had a shot at making the SF's), but this chick actually reminds me of Natalie Maines (lead singer of D-Chix). (NT) -- Groove, 23:06:24 03/28/14 Fri Sorry but you have lousy taste in music (NT) -- ., 23:04:20 03/28/14 Fri Whatever... move along. No need to be rude. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 00:13:45 03/29/14 Sat Oh lord please don't let Timber by Pitbull and Kesha be one of the songs! (NT) -- Lana-NYC, 23:21:36 03/28/14 Fri OMG NO! (NT) -- bad bad bad, 00:57:54 03/29/14 Sat Oddball suggestion that I wanted to throw out because I've always wanted this song as an EG accompaniment: Super old school but I think it would be cute with a bayou background, Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 07:43:17 04/03/14 Thu For evening gown I would love "Beneath Your Beautiful" by Labrinth- god I love that song! (NT) -- Lana-NYC, 09:56:33 04/03/14 Thu I really like that song, too! I also think "Say Something" by A Great Big World would be great too ( without Christina Aguilera, though) (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 19:13:21 04/03/14 Thu If they can up the beat a little bit that would be great. A Great Big World performed that at the VSFS and it was way too slow. Speaking of VS, although Bruno Mars already used Young Wild Girls during their fashion show, I think that would be an awesome EG song too! (NT) -- HiJake, 19:29:55 04/03/14 Thu "Say Something" is slow, but I kind of like that! I think it can work. Remember the EG at Miss Univ. with Ali Landry? I think it could be like that, no? YWG would be a good choice too. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:58:12 04/03/14 Thu For gown, I say dig up that old Teen chorus for a Blue Bayou mix! (NT) -- haha, 20:25:22 04/03/14 Thu Love that song by John Legend... It will work well for Miss USA. I mean he performed live at the Grammy's this year and it's such an elegant song and the lyrics I dedicated to my wife after hearing MK perform it on American Idol. (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 04:48:07 04/04/14 Fri LOUIS ARMSTRONG and other jazz legends! There are very few performers nowadays who I respect creatively. I think the MUO should go for old school/American songbook type of music. Not to mention, LOUIS ARMSTRONG was born in Louisiana! (NT) -- Groove, 11:18:56 04/04/14 Fri I think something jazzy would be great for either parts of the competition. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:46:03 04/05/14 Sat Beyonce "Pretty Hurts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFT04DiE6RY (NT) -- Vegas, 14:57:56 04/04/14 Fri I want to add JT's Not A Bad Thing for a song for EG (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:25:05 04/05/14 Sat ANYTHING by Sam Smith for evening gown would be delicious. By far my favorite vocalist out there today! Great choice! (NT) -- "Latch" would be SO elegant!!!!!, 18:51:16 04/06/14 Sun Yeah! I really like that latch song, but in the acoustic version, and stay with me. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 20:32:24 04/06/14 Sun Anyone know some good Country songs that would fit? (NT) -- HiJake, 20:35:33 04/06/14 Sun I kinda like "Best Day of My Life" by the Great America Authors. Parts of it are catchy and of course the subliminal messaging is great too! (NT) -- Qban, 12:52:56 04/15/14 Tue Whoever posted the song "The Walker" by Fitz and The Tantrums IS A GENIUS. Not only do I love that song but the very first time I heard it I thought "swimsuit music" (NT) -- Song is infectious and the girls would really be able to strut!, 14:20:00 04/15/14 Tue Tonight You're Perfect by New Politics - just so long as they change or omit a few of the lyrics... (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 09:35:23 04/16/14 Wed

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Author: Sxoxo [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:44:42 04/12/14 Sat Taking a Miss USA break to show off Miss Nevada Teen USA! Alexa! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow. A-Tay is currently a bubble for me, but after seeing this, she needs to be in my Top 16. What a pretty and cute girl. I can easily see her transitioning well into the Miss division. She looks teen right now, but I can see her developing into a sexier, more sensual woman when it comes time for her to compete for Miss one day. (NT) -- Groove, 22:10:45 04/12/14 Sat (NT) -- Sxoxo, 22:24:41 04/12/14 Sat I loved her teen she looked when she won. not trying to look like a miss usa some teens do. that first pic is fantastic. but nv teen missing the cut last year was a crime (NT) -- fan, 22:27:59 04/12/14 Sat Based on her face alone, I will never understand her exclusion. Amanda Jenkins was, without a doubt, was in my Top 16. (NT) -- Groove, 22:49:29 04/12/14 Sat ♥♥♥ the first pic. I appreciate the 2nd pic as an edgy take on her look but she looks not friendly. (NT) -- eloise, 23:25:28 04/12/14 Sat yeah these were the more mature shots, she's super teen so was having some fun.. Ill post some more friendly shots. lol (NT) -- Sxoxo, 04:30:54 04/13/14 Sun Pretty girl, but needs a lesson in "smizing." Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 06:10:02 04/13/14 Sun Kind of reminds me of Mandy Moore...the Candy era (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 15:14:50 04/13/14 Sun These photos are GORGEOUS. The make up is so pretty. I love how she looks a bit more mature here, but in real life she has very cute teen look to her. Good job! (NT) -- JayBay, 15:53:35 04/13/14 Sun (NT) -- Sxoxo, 19:28:03 04/13/14 Sun She looks more like these, very teen but the Picazos were fun� I can't wait to shoot with him! (NT) -- Sxoxo, 19:28:31 04/13/14 Sun I really like the glam of the first set and the subject picture (orange-y lipstick) is my fav. I prefer a picture of her that is mid-pout to mid-smile, which I think the first pic captures --not quite but more than the others. Hard to explain. lol sorry to sound high, I'm really not. Let's just stick with my orig thought, I absolutely love the first pic. lol. PS, I love the accessories you used in the "non-friendly" and the composition is way better than the run of the mill state headshots that we often see. The colours, the accessorizing, the non-corny poses, etc. Your styling is the one that works for me the most, hence Nia is one of my picks for the crown, I know her styling will be more modern and less "state-y" than the others. (I know I switched divisions there and squeezed Nia in on the convo.) (NT) -- eloise, 19:57:38 04/13/14 Sun Also, I beg you if possible, outfit Nia and Alexa in something close to couture. For the love of god, please do not use sheri hill or whatever pageant designer go-to rural prom dresses that will inevitably drown the national stage. (NT) -- eloise, 20:10:59 04/13/14 Sun i wish nia would wear that black gown that was posted here! (NT) -- fan, 22:43:50 04/13/14 Sun She is sooooo Denise Richards. In my top 5. (NT) -- 123, 09:27:42 04/16/14 Wed Great face! I much prefer her smiling, really brings out her clean, Teen look. Appreciate seeing her all glammed up though, she's gorg. (NT) -- ., 12:13:00 04/14/14 Mon She has beautiful skin (NT) -- Phyllis, 17:11:00 04/15/14 Tue

Subject: Peru 2014
Author: anni [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:54:36 04/14/14 Mon Jimena Espinoza (24 yrs, 6'1") from Lima has just won the 2014 Miss Peru Universe pageant. Jimena will represent Peru at Miss Universe 2014. I think she'll be one of the most polarizing and most talked-about delegate this year. I have to admit that she has that look I just don't get. I felt the same way about Egni Eckert (Paraguay 2012) and Natalia Guimares (Brazil 2007). She'll probably either miss the cut entirely or sail to the Top 5. A hilarious/sad moment during the video - her 1st runner-up (who I felt should have won) was also named Jimena, so when the host announced the winner, she had a two second moment of thinking she won, poor thing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That evening gown was terrible. From those gargantuan earrings to the patchwork? prom dress--eesh. Also there's something very off about the way she looks when she puts her lips together...I would describe it as a sneer without teeth (NT) -- LA Liz, 12:48:09 04/14/14 Mon Eh, she's a no (for right now) for me. I see the potential, though. I'm not feeling the blond at all. If someone makes her over (or under, however you see it) I think she could do well. She does have a slammin body, though. But facially not there for me. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 18:45:55 04/14/14 Mon I think she's kinda hot. 1st runner-up was lovely. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 20:38:23 04/14/14 Mon beautiful girl top 16 for Miss Universe. Advice, Jimena should go blonder. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 23:38:54 04/14/14 Mon There something wrong with her neck. Neck has its own life. She needs to be in control of her neck. Her neck seems a handful (NT) -- Jon, 00:39:32 04/15/14 Tue Maybe her head is just REALLY heavy or something. LOL (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 16:32:21 04/15/14 Tue I love her. Such a fiery Latina! The EG wasn't that bad, and worked perfectly for her. (NT) -- Lifelong Fan, 07:29:31 04/15/14 Tue I find her body and height nice but the face is not doing it for me. She looks a little bit "housewife of..." I'm not sure about this. (NT) -- Truthfully, 11:05:54 04/15/14 Tue I do not expect a top 15 placement. But she will be fun to watch during prelims. LOL (NT) -- Vegas, 11:43:45 04/15/14 Tue She's got that half-drunk presentation like Irene Esser lol (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 15:00:31 04/15/14 Tue Her stage presence is on fire, but I don't think she's facially that attractive, for Miss Universe anyway. (NT) -- Groove, 19:15:49 04/15/14 Tue I thought Natalia was pretty, but placed higher than she should have (Top 10 maybe). I get you on Egni. She was put together nicely, but I just did not find her facially attractive at all. I know everyone has their own taste, but I just couldn't figure out how she ended up so popular and people considered her "robbed." As far as the new Miss Peru is concerned, I think she's cute and much better in motion than in still photos. She will most likely not make my list, but I think she could possibly sneak in there, kinda like Nicaragua at Universe this past year. BTW, I thought it was hilarious how the last two held their hands in a London Bridge type thing for as longs as they did. LOL. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:40:03 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: To sash, or not to sash!
Author: SanFranGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:06:04 04/13/14 Sun This year there are some girls who do not belong to a sash state who potentially could do very well - North Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Delaware, Indiana. With Olivia's win from Rhode Island, and Erin's win from Connecticut, do you think sash is a major factor or not? Why or why not? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Is CT officially a sash state? I never considered it, even with Erin's win. Also, I always thought the Virginias were bona fide heavy-hitters at Miss USA. So much to learn. (NT) -- eloise, 00:14:27 04/13/14 Sun Also, is Utah a sash state? In my recollection, they almost always make the cut no? That's just an aside btw. Your post just got me thinking. (NT) -- eloise, 00:16:36 04/13/14 Sun Ok, so sorry. Going back to your question, I believe that sash states have the edge because they prepare their girls really well, hence they're always making the cut which makes them sash states. Once in a while, a truly sparkling girl comes out of nowhere and steals the show (RI and CT, and to a lesser extent, maybe Rima --I don't recall any other winners from MI. So, I don't think it matters in actually winning the crown, but more in making the top 15. (NT) -- eloise, 00:20:35 04/13/14 Sun Michigan has had three wins at Miss USA, 1990, 1993, and 2010. (NT) -- Michigan has a big part in Miss USA history, in that Michigan ended the Texas 5 year streak, and gave Miss USA it's first two African-American titleholders and first Arab-American titleholder., 00:42:06 04/13/14 Sun Thank you! Had no idea about MI's history and them breaking ground all the times they have won. Great history lesson you just gave me! ♥ (NT) -- eloise, 00:55:28 04/13/14 Sun I think it is a factor, but certainly not as important as at Miss Universe. Cali, Texas and Southern (South-East) states are major money makers for MUO org and all the associates and people involved, so it's only natural they are in more often. Also, MUO org cannot let Vanbros and Future to be out for the second year in a row with their 7 and 5 pageants respectively, so that augurs well for Audra Mari and one of the VanBros gurls, probably Oklahoma but Iowa or Arkansas are possible alternates. I think Virginia is what I would describe a semi-sash state, so no prob for Arielle. It's interesting how some states become sash and semi-sash states and others the contrary, a good example of it is Maryland, it became a sash state in recent years. Also, from 2000 onwards Alabama became a huge sash state. Miss USA is more pleasant to watch year after year (comparing to Miss Universe) since beauty seems to be the main factor in there, that's why I'm not worrying about Audra if she's styled well. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:46:17 04/13/14 Sun I think of Virginia and West VIrginia as being semi-sash, but only in recent years. Virginia was sash in the 1970s. If a girl like Audra comes prepared, will she get overlooked? Olivia and Erin were not. I see Audra almost as a shoo in and crown contender. She may make it three in a row for non-sash states. Virginia recently has been successful. The 90s and early 2000s were pretty dry despite quality contestants. West Virginia is the same way - they have had relative success, but no top 5 placements, but you never count them out. I think that it is changing and that it will be interesting to see which girls make it. I think Texas needs to go for it - she is pretty, but she needs strong presentation, or else she will fall like Megan Ellis did. And Tennessee, to me, is not a shoo in either. Neither is Georgia, whom I like. It may be states like Wisconsin or Minnesota who makes it. So I think the topic is interesting. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 04:17:03 04/13/14 Sun Arielle is in a good position, less stress, less pressure than the last two Miss Virginias USA, I think it's an advantage to arrive as a bit of an underdog/bubbling under girl. You can plan out your stay the best way possible, shine when it counts. There is so much internal and external pressure on the shoulders of these girls, especially the favs... to an extent being an underdog/non sash state will be an advantage this year. And Catalina, I think Vanbros and Future owning so many states is more the question of logistics and money than anything else, MU is happy with them, Vanbros will be taking over its 6th state (Illinois) later on this year. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 22:58:09 04/13/14 Sun do you think this is why van bros and others have so many states? (NT) -- catalina, 18:27:14 04/13/14 Sun Sash success is relative with each system. For example, Texas is a sash state at USA but last won Miss America in the 1970's. Oregon has won 3 teen titles yet has little to no success at USA. Florida excels at MA and MAOT yet has not had one winner at USA or TUSA. The only state that has had success across all systems (MTUSA, MUSA, MA, MAOT, MW, MU) is South Carolina, the only true sash state in pageantry. The same argument could be made for Venezuela on the international stage. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 07:36:42 04/14/14 Mon I'm not sure "sash factor" even exists at the pageant. anymore. I think there's something going on with Miss U.S..A. & Miss Universe in recent years, although I'm not sure I'd call it sash-factor, because I don't think it has anything to do with the judges. I just don't see much of a relationship between preliminary/on-stage performance & who ends up in the top 15 anymore. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 04:16:52 04/16/14 Wed I completely agree. (NT) -- ysadora, 06:50:57 04/16/14 Wed wow that was very well said tiki (NT) -- fan, 06:58:35 04/16/14 Wed Sash Factor is just something I'm going to use at my convenience. When a girl from a sash state who I don't care for makes the cut, I'm going to say "well, she only made it because of her sash." But if I do like her, I'll say "no, they do well because they're prepped well." Then when my underdog doesn't make it, I'll say it's because her sash wasn't strong enough. Lol. I'm kidding, but I do know that people have that mentality...I do too sometimes. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:12:56 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: Question to pageant FANS (dudes welcome):
Author: eloise [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:32:58 04/13/14 Sun So, last week was my birthday (04/05) and my husb asked what was first on my mind. I replied, half-jokingly, that I was depressed that I officially aged-out of joining any pageants and thought that it sucked (other than the fact that I have a wedding ring that is). He said: Whatev E. Anyway, you know you'll suck as a Miss Universe. You're a rebel and can be bratty and you hate mornings. They'd totally fire you. He was right. I would suck. So my question is, do you think you'd make a good Miss Whatever? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Lol, eloise you are the best. When I competed I used to think about this too. After competing twice I realized that I never really wanted to be Miss USA/Miss Universe only Miss PA. And my reason was the same as you mentioned - I didn't feel like I'd be good at being a national or international titleholder. I don't like getting up early or having to be "on" 24/7 or having to follow rules in general, lol. So no, you're not alone. (NT) -- lexis-PA (not logged in.), 22:50:50 04/13/14 Sun Hell no! The first time they would tell me what to do, I'd give them my "um, no" attitude, with the face. I'd be fired the first day. (NT) -- 123, 23:06:47 04/13/14 Sun this such a fascinating topic, because girls complain when enough things arent set up for them. i guess you have to find a pageant system that fits you. (NT) -- USBModStacey, 23:50:57 04/13/14 Sun I'll need to find a system that will not book an appearance until well into the afternoon. Also one with a soundproofed "scream room" at the ready. lol. Seriously though, just like MoNkay stated below, while at first some girls might seem unsuitable, there are also girls who are able to adjust and go with the flow at will when it counts. It is a tough call weeding out the flakes. Just like in life generally. (NT) -- eloise, 17:48:23 04/14/14 Mon Here's what I know about myself at this stage in my life (not sure I knew these things when I would have been the age of these girls though): I don't like mornings, I like (and am capable of) being "on" for long stretches but don't like being "on" 24/7 for weeks on end, it's important to have some me time every day, it's not possible for me to "look my best" every day for weeks in a row. Having said that, I think I'd love it for the first few months, and then I'd get really tired and lost in the whole thing. Then I'd probably spend the last few months working my butt off to try and make up for being an ungrateful punk during the months when all I wanted to do was stay in bed and take a 45-minute shower. lol (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 11:10:19 04/14/14 Mon But this really is a fascinating topic, because EVERY year I talk to a handful of girls who are frustrated, angry, or bitter that they didn't win. But I sit there thinking "YOU WOULD HAVE HATED EVERY SECOND OF IT" the whole time they're talking. It takes a special person to be able to tolerate a year in the spotlight - and a VERY special person to really shine under that spotlight for an entire year ... and then survive the harsh reality of that spotlight being redirected onto someone else at the end of your reign. (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 13:32:34 04/14/14 Mon you should know...:) I do think alot of it has to do with age. A few years give you good perspective on knowing yourself that, no matter how smart, a 20-something simply doesn't have the life experience to understand. I'm sure many of these ladies "think" they want to be Miss USA, but they really would hate the job. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 20:32:47 04/14/14 Mon I would honestly say I would not make a good Miss Whatever. At age 16-26 I had a lot of insecurities that probably would have cost me the crown to begin with. My confidence level would be low. However, it might have been different if I had Osmel Souza train me.Today, I'd say I would make a fantastic Miss Whatever as I would try to make my yearlong reign relevant as much as I can. (NT) -- TRTW, 11:38:00 04/14/14 Mon Yes I would. I love being involved in LOTS of different types of organizations with different purposes, so I think it would fulfill that part of me. I also NEED somewhere to be in the morning, or I'll have a hard time getting up and on the go. So a set schedule, albeit a changing one, would be good for me, and I would personally thrive. I also LOVE being in front of people whether its public speaking or just talking individually to lots of different people - it revs me up. I am genuinely interested in other people. For these reasons, I MISS my titleholder days. I was good for it, and it was good for me. (NT) -- ., 14:08:04 04/14/14 Mon If I can't drink at public appearances, then forget it. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 17:02:39 04/14/14 Mon lmao. Okay guys, those of us who won't even make the first cut due to all the inappropriate stuff the org has observed us doing, meet you at the bar after the semi-final cut. Sucker4 will close the place down for us. And while there, we shall wait for MoNkay to finish his shower while in bed! (I wanna know where he bought that bedshower he refuses to leave. Sounds like paradise!) And to the ones who would excell being winners, watch out for lexi & 123. They're packing marbles ready to be thrown on stage while you walk your evening gowns. (NT) -- eloise, 17:31:38 04/14/14 Mon I don't have a bedshower, per se, but my steam shower is definitely large enough for several full-grown adults to sleep in! :D (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 11:01:28 04/15/14 Tue [Mae West voice] I'll be right over, but you won't be getting much sleep ;-) -- Doot, 19:24:02 04/15/14 Tue No way. I never would have even made it on the state, since I'm not the type of person to seek the spotlight. I prefer to be in a support role. (NT) -- puff, 20:13:08 04/14/14 Mon First of all, Happy Belated Birthday e!!! Aries all around...gotta love it! I think the girl version of me (considering I'd be hot, lol) would be a great titleholder. If there's work to be done, I'm there to do it. However, I'm sure there would end up being some kind of Alicia Machado/Zuleyka Rivera situation because I love to eat. Lol. I think I'd probably end up being a North Carlolina type Miss USA (Cooley/Dalton) meaning I'd be a great titleholder, but not very memorable or under appreciated. Personally, I think I'm awesome, but I do lack an IT quality. Lol. Sad but true. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:00:28 04/16/14 Wed

Subject: Hight requirement for Miss
Author: Wondering fan [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:51:44 04/13/14 Sun Is there a hight requirement to run for Miss? Is there any love out there for the petite woman out on that stage?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Go for it. Height's not that important, as long as you have a pretty face. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 17:48:23 04/13/14 Sun There is no height requirement for Miss USA. While I personally love me some shorties, I honestly think height will always be a topic in the world of pageantry. You'll have many people who will automatically count you out based solely on height, but overall I think if you prove that you're a solid competitor, most fans on here are supportive. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:09:31 04/13/14 Sun It comes down to set design. Since Trump took over, the sets have tended to be large, clean open spaces which benefits a taller girl and overwhelms shorter girls. However, it is still all about connecting with the judges and the audience and Tara proved if you can achieve that on stage, height won't matter. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 07:59:29 04/14/14 Mon Height doesn't matter! Just work it!! (NT) -- TAE, 11:18:17 04/14/14 Mon Height does not matter - otherwise, Olivia would have never won. Tara also proved height did not matter - I would suggest looking at her at both USA and Universe 06 - she is short but she worked that stage to her full advantage. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:34:17 04/14/14 Mon But Olivia was 5'6" not a petite 5'2" or less (NT) -- Height is subjective but average would be 5'6" I think, 15:19:40 04/14/14 Mon Yes but at Miss Universe 5'6 is short. (NT) -- Vegas, 23:54:12 04/14/14 Mon Olivia is not 5'6". I'm not sure where that came from or why she's listed so online, but she is only 5'4" at the most. I am 5'6" and have stood next to her many times and she was de shorter than I am. (NT) -- applebottom, 14:41:03 04/15/14 Tue

Subject: USB Meet & Greet: Official Location Announcement!
Author: sucker4silvergowns [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:34:49 04/08/14 Tue Camelot Club Baton Rouge Saturday, June 7, 2014 More details in May. sucker4silvergowns and DOCTOR_SNAP! Last edited by author: Tue April 08, 2014 18:19:04 Edited 3 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Can't wait to mix and mingle with all of the board regulars again this year. Your video was "fabulously genius"! (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 18:52:11 04/08/14 Tue We are both very excited about hosting this event. Last year was so amazingly memorable because of the great USB members who came and the former and future Miss USA beauties in attendance. Looking forwarded to experiencing some true southern hospitality. (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP1, 19:56:27 04/08/14 Tue I really, truly hope I can be there. Attending a national pageant is on my bucket list!!! (NT) -- Groove, 20:51:29 04/08/14 Tue Bucket list for me too, Groove! Not sure if I'm going to make it this year, but I'm going to try! (NT) -- mjoon, 21:46:03 04/08/14 Tue Awesome video, btw, sucker - as usual. :o) (NT) -- mjoon, 21:49:08 04/08/14 Tue I am literally rigid with envy at those who will attend. Sadly, I will be home in California, sitting in the corner eating dirt. But don't worry about me or feel guilty or anything... :-) -- Doot, 22:14:04 04/08/14 Tue Perfect location for a perfect event... Cant wait to attend this soiree and see all of my pageant guru friends that I've met over the years! Thanks sucker, and doctor snap! (NT) -- ICEMAN (not signed in), 00:12:19 04/09/14 Wed BUMP! :) (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:56:27 04/09/14 Wed (NT) -- TNBoy, 12:08:24 04/09/14 Wed Ooohh so impressive! Can't wait to see everyone!! (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:38:40 04/09/14 Wed Again, where can I find myself a teleporter??!! Boo! (NT) -- oz-usb, 17:08:26 04/09/14 Wed thank you for doing this. please take some great photos as the BITTER 1st. RU (NT) -- USBModStacey, 21:01:40 04/09/14 Wed Actually, i think we need to find us an "official" USB videographer!! Someone to film the USB meet & greet, the Welcome To Miss USA/Mr USB sashing party, etc. Who is up for that?! (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 23:11:06 04/09/14 Wed This party sounds fantastic. Hopefully will be in the Baton Rouge area. Would love to come by and experience some of the elegance. (NT) -- Glee-Boy, 12:41:38 04/10/14 Thu So do we need to RSVP to get access? (NT) -- MUO fan, 19:37:12 04/10/14 Thu I'LL BE THERE!!! :D (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 20:16:08 04/10/14 Thu Can't wait! So excited! (NT) -- RockyGirl, 21:09:27 04/10/14 Thu PS You guys are THE BEST! Thank you for hosting :) :) :) (NT) -- RockyGirl, 21:09:51 04/10/14 Thu Pleasure to have such wonderful people such as yourself in attendance!!! (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP1, 21:40:21 04/10/14 Thu WHO FROM OHIO WANTS TO CAR POOL WITH ME TO MISS USA 2014??????????? (NT) -- Groove, 21:52:00 04/10/14 Thu Can't help with that but we do have a group car pooling or "car piggy backing" from Houston. If anyone in the area wants to join in, holla. (NT) -- RockyGirl, 22:06:25 04/10/14 Thu GROOVE! I am contemplating going, but I wouldn't be able to spend a ton of time down there. It would be a very quick trip. I would be coming from Michigan. E-mail me. (NT) -- USBModStacey - for some reason I can't sign in UGH..., 00:29:20 04/11/14 Fri Would love to meet you, Stacey! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 15:41:43 04/11/14 Fri How long would you be staying in BR? I'm quite interested! (NT) -- Groove, 22:13:46 04/12/14 Sat SUCKER!! You are so bloody amazing! That video totally captured how fabulous your party was! This seriously got me even more excited for Miss USA. Thanks so much to you and Doc for doing this! Can't wait to see you and everyone else! (NT) -- JayBay, 22:22:42 04/10/14 Thu Can't wait to see you too! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:08:47 04/11/14 Fri Where and when are the tickets available??? (NT) -- MUO fan, 14:03:20 04/12/14 Sat No tickets required. Details to come in May. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 15:47:17 04/12/14 Sat Tickets are $125, payable to TikiJava. thank you. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 19:36:18 04/13/14 Sun what a gorgeous room. I think that's very generous of you to be hosting an event for your friends! (NT) -- fan, 16:35:03 04/12/14 Sat Doctor Snap, are you Alan ( sucker's significant other )?!!?....OR are you his new beau? (NT) -- Southern comfort, 17:07:59 04/12/14 Sat Same guy ;) (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 19:11:33 04/12/14 Sat The SHADE of it all!! LOL! (NT) -- Banalities, 02:25:58 04/13/14 Sun This looks amazing, Sucker4 :-) I hope to meet all of you guys in Baton Rouge :-) We've booked our tickets and are ready to go! (NT) -- SexyDrew82 (not signed in), 19:25:34 04/12/14 Sat Every year I think about quitting my work that takes me even farther away from all the fun you guys have. Plz stream the event if poss. (NT) -- eloise, 23:15:40 04/12/14 Sat Is there a theme or dress to this event? Will there be the Mr USB coronation? (NT) -- MUO fan, 13:35:55 04/13/14 Sun The Mr. USB sashing will happen at the welcome party. There will be strict dress code since the Meet & Greet is being held at a private club. More details on that soon. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:22:41 04/13/14 Sun Dying to know the who's-who that will be at this shin dig. Do you care to drop any names Sucker?!? The people are dying to know :) (NT) -- Glee-boy, 20:10:22 04/13/14 Sun Last year we had board members, formers, pageant coaches, and even one lady competing at Miss USA this year! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 23:41:55 04/14/14 Mon Any Mr USB winners? (NT) -- Love them, 01:27:43 04/15/14 Tue Last year QBan, Tiki-man and Iceman came to the party. This year there will hopefully be more. (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP1, 01:51:37 04/15/14 Tue Tiki-Man??? You are FIRED!! :) HAhahaha! Can't wait to see you again! (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 03:04:03 04/15/14 Tue Oooops! Sorry - I'm new. LOL (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP1, 12:09:36 04/15/14 Tue SanFranGuy was there too :) (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 04:21:21 04/15/14 Tue Yes, I was in attendance too, and it was a great party with board members, formers and current state competitors as well. What a great time we had! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 12:45:44 04/15/14 Tue

Subject: I think we forget that the girl chosen on June 8th has to go to MISS UNIVERSE and compete against TOP NOTCH WOMEN...This is not about being the prettiest girl in America but about beating out VZ,PR,SA,AUS, etc. Who do you think is MISS UNIVERSE ready?!
Author: Sarah Amos [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 02:50:58 04/10/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hard to say that any of them are Universe ready (yet). For me that is defined by absolute perfection. I have a feeling the crown will remain in the east/north east for the 3rd year (NT) -- Vegas, 03:31:56 04/10/14 Thu I think there are a handful that are "Universe ready".... Leading the pack are Florida and North Dakota. Both could be in a Miss Universe lineup right now. Also to be considered: New York, South Carolina, California, Nevada, Hawaii.... We have a great crop this year with tremendous international appeal. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:10:41 04/10/14 Thu Right now they're transforming for Miss USA. Then the winner will work on transforming for miss Universe. I seem to recall a LOT of winners last year (mostly European) who I thought wouldn't hold a candle at Universe, and they showed up gorgeous and ready. (NT) -- Mack_P, 13:36:35 04/10/14 Thu North Dakota is not Universe material in my opinion. I think the ones who are, are GA, FL, NV, CA and maybe SC. (NT) -- jmo, 18:26:12 04/10/14 Thu Sorry, but I am in the minority about this. For me, Miss USA is about finding the most beautiful and interesting girl in the USA - and the Miss Universe pageant is just part of the job. Frankly I don't care too much about where Miss USA places - if she wins, great. If she doesn't place in the Top 15, oh we'll. I just don't think it's a big deal. Also, since Miss USA already works for MUO, by the time Miss Universe comes around they already know what working with the girl is going to be like - and I think that plays into it too, so regardless of how beautiful, if they don't like her she won't win. But maybe I'm wrong... (NT) -- dim (not signed in), 03:10:57 04/11/14 Fri I'm with you. I never take into account a girl's Miss Universe potential when I'm picking my Miss USA, which is exactly the opposite of how I pick my favorites from other countries. To be honest, I prefer Miss USA not win Miss Universe. But to answer your question, I think New York or Nevada would fare best at Miss Universe. NY could be hit or miss, but she's very unique and striking, and I think it would be appreciated at Universe. Nevada has a classic face that I think would have really broad appeal. (NT) -- HiJake, 07:51:15 04/11/14 Fri I'm not thinking anyone is exactly Universe ready at the moment. But the one that appears to be able to hold her own against the European heavyweights would be Nevada. She has a certain exotic appeal that makes you go DAMN. And each new photo release is better than the one before. (NT) -- whiteknight, 17:00:15 04/11/14 Fri Olivia won Miss Universe and I'll never understand how such a plain girl like that won over so many much more gorgeous girls and it had to be fixed. It was a joke watching her win. (NT) -- Fixed, 20:20:00 04/11/14 Fri I wonder if this is the same freak who has consistently posted neg posts re O (NT) -- Catherine Cates -NYC, 13:07:59 04/12/14 Sat No, because it's just the truth and the only freak is yourself, Catherine Cates. (NT) -- There are views other than your own., 17:07:49 04/13/14 Sun Florida & Nevada! (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 20:46:39 04/11/14 Fri Florida is certainly MU ready, she looked better than the current MU in the pic where both of them were featured. I also believe South Carolina, Maryland, Georgia, New York, North Dakota are ready to compete in MU AS WE SPEAK! If MU were to start tomorrow these gurls would simply be in contention for that coveter top 5 SPOT! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 23:59:10 04/11/14 Fri NEW YORK! (NT) -- Yankee doodle, 04:54:19 04/15/14 Tue

Subject: Wowza...Miss ND
Author: MadeYaLook [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:10:27 04/12/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh la la, if this ain't FANTABULOUS, I do not know what is! This gurl is RED CARPET READY and is ready to start competing for Miss Universe AS WE SPEAK! She can simply fly to Fortaleza in two hours and deliver the goods! One of the favs for Miss USA for sure! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:15:14 04/12/14 Sat This girl is soooo suddenly on my radar. I had thought she was overhyped but her styling has improved and she looks fabulous. I hope they keep her styling current and non-pageant patty. (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 13:01:41 04/12/14 Sat I should add that her body reminds me of Natalie Glebova's, lily white skin, fit and curvy, very feminine. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 16:12:13 04/12/14 Sat This is not shade but "lily white skin"? (NT) -- Vegas, 16:19:45 04/12/14 Sat hahaha, don't forget English is not my first language that's why some things I may say might sound strange from time to time. :D (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 16:37:59 04/12/14 Sat No worries :) (NT) -- Vegas, 18:29:59 04/12/14 Sat Great pic but she looks nothing like this in her candids (NT) -- Confused, 15:44:35 04/12/14 Sat I agree 100% - ND looks nothing like this in candids. She looks 1000% better!!!!!! She looks so much better without photo shop like this pic. But this pic looks amazing. Welcome to the top 15 ND!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 16:18:51 04/12/14 Sat That's my issue with ND. She looks amazing in her pro pics, but I look ad candids and wonder if it's the same girl. Her pro pics are some of the most beautiful pics I've ever seen but I don't think she really looks like that. (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 04:12:40 04/15/14 Tue I'm going to challenge myself not to comment on the quality of the photograph(er)...until the official Fadils are released. Hehe. Audra is gorgeous! I do agree with Vegas, though, as that she looks much better in candids. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:11:20 04/12/14 Sat I love Audra and she's in my top 5 and she looks fabulous here. My only concern is that at Miss Teen USA, she seemed like a "larger" girl, compared to the girls. Do you think this will hurt her? Or perhaps she's worked out a lot and lost that. (NT) -- Wandi, 21:17:01 04/12/14 Sat I know exactly to what you're referring. I thought the same thing, too, when she competed at Teen. But now that she's competing in the Miss division, I can't see how her stature would negatively impact her. My only issue with Audra (she's in my Top 5 and will never, ever leave) is that she seems to have poor posture to where she looks a little hunched over. (NT) -- Groove (nsi), 21:41:51 04/12/14 Sat I have noticed both (larger as well as posture). She is very tall right? Her and SC will be the green giants of Miss USA and I hope they work that stage. There was a tall girl a few years back (I think USA) and her posture during prelims was down right terrible. As far as being large - if she uses this "assets" to her advantage she will be a lock. But her styling needs to be perfect. I am worried though - but I am hoping for the best. (NT) -- Vegas, 23:37:20 04/12/14 Sat My top 5 has changed, and Audra is securely in it! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 00:00:47 04/13/14 Sun Forget top 5, more like top 3. So far I only have Florida and Nevada ahead of North Dakota. (NT) -- Of course, things may change after prelims., 00:45:10 04/13/14 Sun Get it, girl! Fabulous!!!! (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 15:04:02 04/13/14 Sun ND has been in my top 5 for weeks. (3rd runner up to be exact). If she is at all witty, she could win the damn thing. (NT) -- My other top 5ers currently: 4th ru: IN - 2nd ru: FL - 1st ru: PA - winner: CA, 15:55:15 04/13/14 Sun She reminds me of Hilary Cruz. I think she looks uber sexy here, can't wait to see how she looks when she arrives in Baton Rouge. (NT) -- JayBay, 16:00:42 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: ALABAMA - FLORIDA (the first 10 in alpha order); pick your TOP 3 who you think are the most FACIALLY attractive & most consistent of what you've seen so far. Again, I'm talking the 3 most facially beautiful.
Author: Groove [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:24:34 04/12/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My Top 3 facially beautiful are: ALASKA (NT) -- Groove, 22:30:56 04/12/14 Sat Kendall Bautista -- Groove, 22:32:00 04/12/14 Sat (NT) -- Groove, 22:33:07 04/12/14 Sat (NT) -- Groove, 22:36:12 04/12/14 Sat (NT) -- Groove, 22:37:38 04/12/14 Sat My Top 3 most facially beautiful (Alabama-Florida) are: ALASKA, CALIFORNIA & DELAWARE (NT) -- Groove, 22:39:10 04/12/14 Sat California, Cassie Kunze (NT) -- Groove, 22:39:38 04/12/14 Sat Delaware, Kelsey Miller (NT) -- Groove, 22:40:53 04/12/14 Sat (NT) -- Groove, 22:46:11 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: A quick thank you!
Author: oz-usb [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:44:56 04/10/14 Thu I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!! to everyone who wished Chris and I well for our wedding (and engagement... and planning... and everything!) ... and thanks for being patient when I completely disappeared after January :P We just got our photos so I thought I'd take the liberty of sharing a couple with you but there are plenty more where they came from - have put more up on my FB page (click here) if you're interested... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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...and they lived happily ever after! (NT) -- xo, GoldenBoy, 19:23:34 04/10/14 Thu CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES!!!! Hope to see you again soon :) (NT) -- RockyGirl, 21:18:05 04/10/14 Thu That middle shot? Breathtaking. That photo could be in a bridal mag. No joke. At all. And I love the navy blue bridesmaids gowns! Navy's pretty awesome! Love all 3 photos :) Congrats, Carly. (NT) -- Groove, 21:36:25 04/10/14 Thu Oz you guys look great. Congrats again! (NT) -- Bmyvalentine (not logged in), 21:49:53 04/10/14 Thu I love the photos. You look absolutley beautiful and happy :) I am truly happy for you oz. (NT) -- xoxo jmo, 22:06:06 04/10/14 Thu Oz: You look great! The B & W pic is sooo sweet. All the best! (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 23:07:35 04/10/14 Thu Congratulations & all best wishes. And Brava to you for putting your bridemaids in something non-hideous..:) (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 00:24:41 04/11/14 Fri Congratulations! Beautiful pictures! (NT) -- Athalia, 06:08:02 04/11/14 Fri That middle picture says it all....touches my heart. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 07:24:28 04/11/14 Fri Congrats! \m/ (NT) -- HiJake, 07:53:47 04/11/14 Fri Congratulations!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 09:10:14 04/11/14 Fri So happy for you both! Congrats! Welcome to the club!! (NT) -- Qban, 09:16:33 04/11/14 Fri Absolutely gorgeous, Oz! Congratulations!!! (NT) -- HoosierGirl, 12:38:41 04/11/14 Fri Congratulations Oz! (NT) -- USBModStacey, 18:03:48 04/11/14 Fri Congrats, oz! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 18:05:54 04/11/14 Fri Although I don't know you at all beyond your postings on USB, I reckon that your husband is a very lucky fellow and I hope he appreciates you as much as we all do. Congratulations! -- Doot, 19:52:24 04/11/14 Fri These pictures are lovely and show that warmth that we appreciate about you! It also proves that love is simply the greatest thing that all of us aspire to share and experience in this life. Congrats. :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:11:44 04/12/14 Sat Oz, congratulations on your wedding. You look sensational and I love the gown. Much happiness to you and your new hubby. (NT) -- delilah, 14:17:48 04/12/14 Sat These are so lovely! Thank you for sharing :) (NT) -- ~, 03:01:00 04/14/14 Mon Thanks everyone! We were really stoked with our photographer :) (NT) -- oz-usb, 08:01:03 04/14/14 Mon Congratulations Oz! So happy for you! (NT) -- anni, 08:04:56 04/14/14 Mon Congratulations! You look so beautiful. Wishing you all the best. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 11:06:17 04/14/14 Mon Congratulations!!! (NT) -- AnnieA, 11:16:14 04/14/14 Mon Congrats Oz!!! You look stunning and most importantly, HAPPY!!! Wishing you and your new husband all the best! xoxo (NT) -- Suebee, 15:41:21 04/14/14 Mon beautiful couple. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 23:22:33 04/14/14 Mon

Subject: 64 DAYS UNTIL MISS USA 2014 IS CROWNED! As of RIGHT THIS SECOND, who are your top 5? Mine are: PENNSYLVANIA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NORTH DAKOTA & RHODE ISLAND.
Author: YOUR TURN, GO! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:37:41 04/05/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Florida, California, Tennessee, New York, Wisconsin (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 16:41:48 04/05/14 Sat Florida, Nevada, California, Tennessee, Georgia (NT) -- dixiedarling, 17:09:00 04/05/14 Sat Florida, Nevada, North Dakota, Maryland, New York (NT) -- Athalia, 17:37:08 04/05/14 Sat Arizona, New York, Nevada, Alabama, The last spot is a toss up between Iowa and North Dakota. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:45:04 04/05/14 Sat Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Nevada (or Mass) (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 18:00:51 04/05/14 Sat Florida, Nevada, North Dakota, California, South Carolina. (NT) -- subject to change after prelims, 18:00:59 04/05/14 Sat Georgia, Connecticut, Tennessee, New Mexico, South Carolina, (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 18:32:42 04/05/14 Sat Tennessee,Florida,California,Nevada,Maryland, N. Dakota bubbles: Arizona, Georgia (NT) -- Just saying..., 19:17:16 04/05/14 Sat Hawaii, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, and Florida. Nevada and Illinois on the outskirts. (NT) -- Harley, 19:31:05 04/05/14 Sat 1-Illinois 2-Louisiana 3-North Dakota 4-Florida 5-Missouri (NT) -- Rico, 19:40:14 04/05/14 Sat California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee (NT) -- Bostonian, 19:54:30 04/05/14 Sat Florida, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina and New York. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 20:26:34 04/05/14 Sat NEVADA-GEORGIA-HAWAII-TENNESSEE-SOUTH CAROLINA (NT) -- thunder goat, 20:38:04 04/05/14 Sat California.....Georgia.....South Carolina.....Tennessee.....Utah (NT) -- HIM, 20:42:42 04/05/14 Sat Florida,Nevada,Tennessee,South Carolina,California (NT) -- fan, 21:49:36 04/05/14 Sat West Virginia, Wisconsin, Maine, North Dakota and Illinois (NT) -- Walter, 21:52:15 04/05/14 Sat Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New York, Minnesota (NT) -- PF-Indy, 22:01:25 04/05/14 Sat As of now, Audra Mari (ND) is my Miss USA 2014. I have Florida, South Carolina, New York & Wisconsin as her runner-ups in that order (NT) -- MsS♥, 00:35:50 04/06/14 Sun 1-5: California, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana (NT) -- lipbalm, 09:56:07 04/06/14 Sun FLORIDA, WEST VIRGINIA, NEVADA, ALABAMA, and UTAH (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:00:14 04/06/14 Sun PA, GA, FL, CA, DE. (NT) -- NEQueen, 12:15:59 04/06/14 Sun Right now? Maryland, California, Georgia, Nevada and North Dakota. However, it may be completely different next week. This is a very unpredictable year and my favorites are changing daily, sometimes hourly. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 15:27:36 04/06/14 Sun NORTH DAKOTA FLORIDA MINNESOTA CALIFORNIA MARYLAND NEW YORK (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 03:49:59 04/07/14 Mon North Dakota, Florida, Georgia, New York, Tennessee--winner Florida. bubble- CT (NT) -- GMZ, 09:15:36 04/07/14 Mon Florida, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina & Wisconsin (extremely close bubbles: California, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania & Virginia) (NT) -- Groove (not signed in), 10:05:19 04/07/14 Mon PA, TN, MN, VA and NV (NT) -- PageantFan, 13:49:07 04/07/14 Mon SC/NY/MI/MN/NV (NT) -- running close FL, 23:19:22 04/09/14 Wed Top 5 in no particular order: Florida, Alaska, Nevada, North Dakota, New York (NT) -- Pepe, 00:18:48 04/10/14 Thu Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina -- GS, 01:54:28 04/10/14 Thu My early top 5 as of now is Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York and Hawaii (NT) -- facts-therealone, 16:53:17 04/10/14 Thu FLORIDA, NEVADA, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND and GEORGIA! (NT) -- SexyDrew82 (not signed in), 19:28:20 04/10/14 Thu New York, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota. (NT) -- FuzzyWombat, 19:48:00 04/10/14 Thu Utah, Florida, North Dakota, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Georgia, (NT) -- Allan, 21:26:22 04/10/14 Thu Votes so far: #1- FLORIDA (24).....#2- NEVADA (17).....#3- GEORGIA (15).....#4 (TIE)- CALIFORNIA & NEW YORK (13).....#5 (TIE)- NORTH DAKOTA & SOUTH CAROLINA...................honorable mentions: TENNESSEE (10).....MARYLAND (6).....MINNESOTA (5).....Four-way tie: ALABAMA, HAWAII, PENNSYLVANIA & WISCONSIN (4).....Is our Miss USA Top 5 within this bunch? (NT) -- Groove, 21:33:51 04/10/14 Thu Does anyone know when the road to miss USA and the voting thing will start? (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 21:56:42 04/10/14 Thu Interesting, it looks like Miss FLORIDA USA is running away with it at least for now. I noticed a lot of posters, I, SanFranGuy, ICEMAN have her at the very top of their list and each of us thinks a different gurl will challenge her! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:32:43 04/12/14 Sat FL, NV, MD, ND, CA (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 12:55:55 04/12/14 Sat Nevada, Delaware, Minnesota, California, Georgia (NT) -- ., 19:24:03 04/14/14 Mon

Subject: Girls & erin
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:53:18 04/13/14 Sun Last edited by author: Sun April 13, 2014 23:03:59 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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me thinks that Maryland got a nose job, something is off (NT) -- not just in this pic but others on fb as well.., 13:44:29 04/14/14 Mon Love Minnesota's Rhonda Fleming red hair--AND ANOTHER lovely pic of Erin. (NT) -- DeeDee, 13:56:08 04/14/14 Mon Erin looks fantastic here. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 14:50:25 04/14/14 Mon Ok, so I like Erin I really do, but she is looking kinda milf-y here. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 18:41:37 04/14/14 Mon

Subject: The contestants...
Author: oz-usb [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 01:21:11 04/14/14 Mon Slowly getting my groove back! Each delegate's individual pictures are up in an album on my FB page here so you can see them more clearly :) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154029883775384.1073741996.435124740383&type=1 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I'd encourage everyone (especially these who are undecided) to look through all 51 collages. They are very revealing and show which girls are overrated, which are underrated, who is overhyped and the contrary. My fav of them all is actually Oklahoma, this is a perfect EG and a perfect body! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 01:32:38 04/14/14 Mon I agree. My favorites are Oklahoma, Florida, and Nevada. California is in if she shows up in shape with good stage presence. Also, Texas could make it if styling is right. (NT) -- ysadora, 08:20:10 04/14/14 Mon I forgot to add New York. But honestly, I'm reserving my judgment on everyone until after prelims. Photos only tell half the story! (NT) -- ysadora, 08:22:51 04/14/14 Mon Thank you, Oz! These are awesome. Beautiful class of delegates. I expect a fierce battle! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:54:42 04/14/14 Mon You did this on purpose. But I forgive you. I know you just got married and have been through so much the past month. But please, just be careful next time about what you are doing. (NT) -- Azra, 14:57:43 04/14/14 Mon

Subject: Wait another former MUO girl on Real Housewives?
Author: Vegas [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:17:25 04/14/14 Mon Can someone confirm that this is Elizabeth Arnold (miss ky teen USA 1998 and miss ky USA 2002) on the new season of real housewives of nyc? If so, this is getting ridiculous. First Kenya Moore, then Joyce giraurd and now her? Does anyone else feel like muo is feeding into the real housewives franchise suddenly? http://www.wetpaint.com/real-housewives-of-orange-county/articles/2014-04-10-who-is-lizzie-rovsek-new Last edited by author: Mon April 14, 2014 01:11:36 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes, I saw the commercial for it. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 00:25:26 04/14/14 Mon No, Lizzie is on RHOC, not NY! Season premiers tonight on Bravo :) (NT) -- RockyGirl, 10:28:47 04/14/14 Mon

Subject: this doesn't reflect what she really looks like in candids....
Author: pileh [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:28:08 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I'd second that! (NT) -- ;), 19:46:07 04/07/14 Mon Agree, but she looks much better here! (NT) -- TinyTim, 21:14:15 04/07/14 Mon She has too much of a blank look here. I need more expression. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 02:16:59 04/08/14 Tue I disagree, I think she looks amazing with the pink and red. (NT) -- yess gawd, 08:02:43 04/08/14 Tue I think she's a blank canvas - she's got my vote (NT) -- Mack_P, 08:31:16 04/08/14 Tue Who are we talking about here? (NT) -- Anon, 09:17:01 04/08/14 Tue She blends into the background and doesn't stand out. Very forgettable IMO. (NT) -- Floozie, 16:33:05 04/08/14 Tue am i missing something here? or is there egg on my face? (NT) -- Vegas, 17:07:16 04/08/14 Tue Bwahaha! Loka kayo lahat! (NT) -- TehMalo, 18:51:28 04/08/14 Tue Personally I think your all crazy....this is the best I have seen her yet!! (NT) -- PGMomma, 22:06:28 04/08/14 Tue What I object to is the extensive photoshopping. I mean, they have airbrushed out her crow's feet, wrinkles, bags under the eyes, the eyes themselves,... -- Doot, 22:09:51 04/08/14 Tue I know, they are practically invisible ;) (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 23:04:02 04/08/14 Tue In every photo I see of her she just "leaps" off the page. This photo is a great example of that! (NT) -- Lana-NYC, 23:34:30 04/08/14 Tue look at her in motion... (NT) -- S.xoxo ( shanna not signed in), 00:13:24 04/09/14 Wed I am sorry, I just don't see in it her.... LOL (NT) -- USBModStacey, 01:48:29 04/09/14 Wed I knew this was a Benizo photograph based on the crazy location of the crown on this contestant! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:20:27 04/09/14 Wed This is photoshop at its worst! (NT) -- Alyssa's Pinoy Fan, 07:29:51 04/09/14 Wed I hope the judges aren't blind, she looks amazing. (NT) -- PF-Indy, 11:34:20 04/09/14 Wed I'd say that she's as lovely as the Venus de Milo's left arm! (NT) -- :P., 11:37:07 04/09/14 Wed TENNESSEE is a very solid competitior. Everyone has their personal tastes. But to discount her potential in the upcoming Miss USA pageant means one of two things: 1) you are blind. 2) your daughter is competing against her. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:43:57 04/09/14 Wed I have sight, and I do not have a daughter. I still don't care for Miss TN. (NT) -- sorry, 13:57:52 04/10/14 Thu Your being a prick again....why is it you cannot keep it under wraps for any lenght of time? (NT) -- ., 16:27:41 04/13/14 Sun ICEMAN, you do realize that we are just having fun with this post because there is no photo??? (NT) -- USBModStacey, 17:23:00 04/13/14 Sun An easy winner for Most Photogenic. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:40:02 04/09/14 Wed all your base are belong to us (NT) -- dink, 15:51:18 04/09/14 Wed Hahahahahahahahaha!!!! :) (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:01:53 04/10/14 Thu I don't see her making it! and I'm not blind. (NT) -- Ben, 16:31:15 04/09/14 Wed I think it's just not the right color for her hair. (NT) -- wvbuckeye, 16:36:48 04/09/14 Wed She just blends into the bake ground for me and I don't see that changing. (NT) -- Yep, 18:12:58 04/09/14 Wed She kind of a blank stare (NT) -- fan, 18:35:03 04/13/14 Sun In her defense, I must say I find her refreshingly transparent. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 19:37:34 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: Mid-week Wrap-up
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:30:09 04/10/14 Thu SC, PA DC & VA, NV [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Nevada is SO IN!!!! DC is a YES!!!!! I have come across a questionable photo yet. SC excluding height - she remains 20-25 range. (NT) -- Vegas, 17:21:53 04/10/14 Thu If every one of the 51 reps wiped off every shred of makeup, Valerie Gatto would have the most beautiful face. The girl could do Neutrogena, Dove or whatever....commercials! She's lovely. SC is such a conundrum for me. I just thought to myself "Who is THAT?!" very excitedly. That swimsuit photo is phenomenal. Then the girl smiles and it's Kristen Chenowith meets Cameron Diaz. It's like there are TWO Miss South Carolina's this year. I give up with her. Losing just a touch of ground for me is NV. I had her top 5 for a while but she is starting to look too over-something (processed, forced - can't find the right word for it - I just hope she quits whatever the hell it is I am talking about!) (NT) -- Who's prettier? Miss South Carolina or Miss South Carolina?, 20:46:10 04/10/14 Thu VA Teen is so cute (NT) -- <3, 20:54:21 04/10/14 Thu I could never pull off that swim suit that SC's got on. VA TEEN is a doll (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 15:12:52 04/13/14 Sun PA is totally in my 16 (NT) -- fan, 18:58:29 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: Miss Mississippi USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:25:45 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Tina Louise ("Ginger" from Gilligan's Island") (NT) -- Yeah, I'm old! What of it?, 18:24:37 04/07/14 Mon I'm not feeling a placement for MISSISSIPPI this year only because the competitiveness is pretty wicked. With that said, I think Chelsea is hot when she's made up (as in this photo) and her dimples are to die for! Also, she has a bangin SS body. (NT) -- Groove, 18:33:36 04/07/14 Mon Gorgeous! (NT) -- fann, 13:26:37 04/08/14 Tue She is trying real hard but I think she still will be a clapper. (NT) -- jmo, 13:57:33 04/08/14 Tue stunning face, but the whole pic looks like she's trying way too hard. Her face is where it's at! (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 16:15:30 04/08/14 Tue Fabulous shot and beautiful contestant (NT) -- !!!, 17:27:49 04/10/14 Thu Not seeing a resemblance to "Ginger" from Gilligan's Island!! Maryanne perhaps but definitely not Ginger! Gotta go to Tennessee for that!! (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 16:02:49 04/11/14 Fri WOW!!! Great pic! Miss Mississippi is Stunning!!! (NT) -- FAN, 16:23:49 04/13/14 Sun NO. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:11:11 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: Delaware top fives!
Author: oz-usb [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:11:24 04/11/14 Fri Miss Delaware USA 2014 - Kelsey Miller (2RU 13, DE TUSA 09 ) 1st runner-up - Emily Wareheim (2RU MD TUSA 12 2nd runner-up - Renee Bull 3rd runner-up - Jennifer Lilley (SF DE TUSA 12) 4th runner-up - Crystal Rush (NF 13) Miss Delaware Teen USA 2014 - Mia Jones 1st runner-up - Brighid Minemier (3RU 13) 2nd runner-up - Kassady Sever 3rd runner-up - Carin Prechtl 4th runner-up - Elizabeth Schreiber (2RU 13, SF 12) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Renee Bell reminds me of Oprah - I think its her gown pic. I hope she returns - beautiful girl. And how on earth did the winner win in that gown? That is the most hiedeous thing ive seen on a USA girl. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:24:06 04/11/14 Fri I like the concept of that gown, it just that it's out of proportion and I do not think that these laces at the bottom are necessary. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:02:58 04/12/14 Sat I love Renee Bell too and hope she returns. I think she should've won but not to take away from the winner and 1st runner-up though. (NT) -- W, 21:21:08 04/12/14 Sat Kelsey Miller is the only Teen delegate from Delaware that I was hoping to return to Miss. With that said, she's still a bubble for me, only because the competition is so stiff! However, if Vincenza, Nicole Bosso or Julie Citro couldn't break the curse, Kelsey Miller I HOPE will be able to. She's a beautiful, beautiful girl. (NT) -- Groove, 21:46:01 04/12/14 Sat Nicole was the only Miss I thought would break the curse. Kelsey is so all american and fresh looking. Hope this is the year we make it in. And I hope she has a better gown. That one does nothing for her figure. (NT) -- Lee, 07:19:17 04/13/14 Sun The miss winners dress is the same dress that Mississippi teen won in, except I believe ms teen removed the laying at the bottom -- ;-), 13:56:39 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: My friend's top 15.
Author: GE [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:38:41 04/12/14 Sat So I asked my five friends (who are non pageant fans) to make up a top 15 list based on pics from the contestants. I randomly mixed the pics so there was no certain order. They had no idea what state was being represented. Here are the ones that got the most votes. 1. West Virginia 2. New Jersey 3. Utah 4. Tennessee 5. Pennsylvania 6. Virginia 7. Iowa 8. Wyoming 9. Maryland 10. Georgia 11. Kentucky 12. Alabama 13. Montana 14. Connecticut 15. Illinois [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I love that..detached unbiased opinions are what we need more of (NT) -- Fan, 20:26:11 04/12/14 Sat I'd love to see a list of unbiased opinions after they've seen the contestant videos. If only I could get one of my non-pageant friends to sit down and watch allll of them with me! lol :P (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 08:17:37 04/13/14 Sun LOL I find that food and drink is a good bribe. (NT) -- Vegas, 11:27:55 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: MISS UNIVERSE VISITS MOROCCO
Author: SobeLad [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:06:17 04/08/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Does that mean Morocco could be represented at Miss Universe this year? (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 19:09:08 04/08/14 Tue Olivia also visited Morocco in 2013 & there was no Miss Morocco competing at Miss Universe 2013. (NT) -- Anon, 21:40:10 04/08/14 Tue love these pictures. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 20:39:29 04/08/14 Tue If I didn't know who she was, and she didn't have on the sash and crown, I would still say "that's miss universe." She just has a queen aura about her. (NT) -- Dman, 00:34:19 04/09/14 Wed She traveled to Morocco to inked a deal to be model for Peugeot 308. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 00:44:44 04/09/14 Wed My goodness.... She looks stunning here. Even though Great Britain was my pick to win Miss Universe, I have learned to love this young woman. She is truly beautiful, and seems to be doing a great job with her title. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:54:16 04/09/14 Wed "STUNNING" was the exact word I am going to use also. She had all the tools when her reign began but now she's showing up to all her appearances on fire. Not a hint of being bored, rundown, tired NOTHING. This young woman is LOVING being Miss Universe... (NT) -- and it shows!, 13:50:55 04/09/14 Wed While it's GREAT that dhe went to Morocco, I never wuite understand why countries that don't participate in the pageant would book a Miss Universe...? (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:35:37 04/09/14 Wed This just shows that when someone's beauty is universal, her appearance would be requested even by those who are unable to participate in beauty pageants. (NT) -- TorCanFan, 16:02:47 04/09/14 Wed I love what MU organization does with Maria Isler. A different unexpected look all the time.. She looks good wearing floor lengths, summer �dresses, mini dresses, swimming suits, etc.. her stature and body shape are perfect but she is more than that. She exudes class and confidence in any style. No doubt she is one of the best MU in recent years. I was surprise when I read that she had a humble upbringing but I guess it proves that money does not buy class and confidence come with age. Latinos are well represented indeed this year. Once again the judges were right. I admit my favorite was Spain but honestly I don't think she could have done a better job now. The judges definitely appreciate things we don't have access to by watching videos or photos and they did a wonderful job this year.. Loving This year MU (NT) -- Zach, 16:29:54 04/12/14 Sat She removed her veeners (NT) -- jn, 23:18:57 04/12/14 Sat How can you tell? I originally was going to comment on how great her veeners looked but if these are her real teeth - wow (NT) -- Vegas, 23:32:19 04/12/14 Sat I'm really starting to love her more than any of the past winners (including my fav Olivia). She just seems so warm and welcoming. Like a truly nice person. Wanna be pals!!! (NT) -- eloise, 23:27:38 04/12/14 Sat She looks great here! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:22:00 04/13/14 Sun

Subject: USB Meet & Greet 2014: Baton Rouge
Author: sucker4silvergowns [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:23:00 04/03/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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YAY! Lookign forward to it Sucker :-) (NT) -- SexyDrew82, 16:06:34 04/03/14 Thu I wish I could go. I would like to meet and greet and find out who's behind the USB handles :-) Maybe one of these days. Meanwhile, please take pictures! (I realize some people who post on USB may wish to remain anonymous or faceless, which I understand, but I'd love to see pictures from this event featuring those who are "out," LOL.) -- Doot, 17:46:05 04/03/14 Thu Woo Hoo! Super excited Sucker! (NT) -- JayBay, 20:02:34 04/03/14 Thu Me too! Can't wait to see everyone! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 21:29:10 04/03/14 Thu This party is going to be SPECTACULAR! Will be a fantastic venue with a great mix of people. (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP!, 22:35:31 04/03/14 Thu DOCTOR_SNAP! time to register that handle ;) (NT) -- RockyGirl, 22:39:16 04/03/14 Thu I know!!! This website is not user friendly. (NT) -- DOCTOR_SNAP, 03:05:25 04/04/14 Fri THe date has been SAVED! :) (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 02:45:38 04/04/14 Fri Wish I could come :'(... Sadly, I'm just a foreigner who lives millions of kilometers (miles) away... (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 03:19:09 04/04/14 Fri (NT) -- TNBoy, 08:25:33 04/04/14 Fri I still cannot believe that Miss USA is being held in BR/LA. It was a dump in 1997. It was nasty then so cannot even imagine now. (NT) -- ., 09:26:16 04/04/14 Fri While it may not be Las Vegas, I assure you Baton Rouge is most definitely not a "dump"... Jeez... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:11:04 04/08/14 Tue How rude! Baton Rouge isn't a dump. Lord let me keep my mouth shut before I get rude. (NT) -- MAC-artist, 21:31:43 04/12/14 Sat I really, really wanna go, but I have no one to travel with! My husband refuses to attend (that dufus) and everyone else I could potentially ask wouldn't be interested or don't want to spend the money. Bummed. (NT) -- Groove, 09:46:51 04/04/14 Fri I heard that you throw an awesome party. I am trying to make it to Baton Rouge for the Miss USA festivities. Hopeful will be able to attend the Meet and Greet and finally see you all in person. (NT) -- MUO Fan, 14:02:44 04/04/14 Fri I will see if I can fit it into my weekends schedule. :/ (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 14:52:44 04/04/14 Fri Aww hell naw. Imma drag yo ass down to the party! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 16:06:48 04/04/14 Fri Don't threaten me with a good time! I suppose I better come. Someone has to stay sober and remember what happened (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 16:14:53 04/04/14 Fri This party sounds fun! Where is it going to be? How do we get tickets and what is the cost? Will we see miss USA insiders/contestants there? +++ exciting!!!! (NT) -- Texasgal-336, 22:38:47 04/04/14 Fri I so hope to make it this year! I'm in India until June 5 for work, but am trying to make it work so I can fly directly to Baton Rouge on my way home, and stay for the party and finals! (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 22:40:42 04/04/14 Fri Heard you last party was so much fun!! Will definitely move heaven and earth to get to baton rouge to party with Sucker4silvergowns. You rock!!! (NT) -- BombayGin66, 00:43:06 04/05/14 Sat Is this an official event? (NT) -- NewPerson, 01:33:56 04/05/14 Sat I cannot speak for this year, but last year the hosts made it "invite only" to registered board handlers. It was an intimate, catered, classy, fabulous get-together. Those Canadians really know how to throw a top-notch party. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:53:22 04/05/14 Sat For the "privledged only. (NT) -- Fact, 11:00:20 04/07/14 Mon The party last year was very open and welcoming. Sucker is a great host. (NT) -- MUO fan, 15:52:19 04/07/14 Mon So can I go, if I read and post on the board, but do not have a registered handle? (NT) -- ?, 18:53:52 04/07/14 Mon One of my best friends wants to go, so it's a road trip for us! Driving down from OKC to Ft. Worth to pick her up, then a hop skip and jump to BR, and we're there. SOOOOOOOOOO Excited! (NT) -- whiteknight, 02:03:22 04/05/14 Sat It looks like I am going! Hallelujah! I really did not think it could be possible, but I will be there! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 02:35:19 04/05/14 Sat Fabulous!!! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:52:46 04/05/14 Sat I heard about your Vegas party from friends. Sucker you are an upcoming legend!!! (NT) -- Ten-state, 20:18:44 04/05/14 Sat Woot woot --- I can't wait :-) (NT) -- NT, 21:56:55 04/05/14 Sat Someone needs to invent a teleporter, pronto :( (NT) -- oz-usb, 18:50:22 04/07/14 Mon I want to go, but I'm fighting the debt monster right now.. (NT) -- STARSHINER!, 20:29:03 04/07/14 Mon This was a fantastic event last year.... I expect Sucker and Doctor Snap to put on a great show in Southern Louisiana... Cant wait to see everyone! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:12:44 04/08/14 Tue I hope Erin, Molly & Paula will drop by. (NT) -- Roston O., 17:17:38 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Another candid wrap-up
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:49:43 04/10/14 Thu GA, CA FL, IL [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've been liking Georgia from the recent pics posted, but not really liking this pic of her. Her make up here looks harsh and makes the guy with her look more softer. California is a see-saw for me and I think it'll depend on the styling she goes for. But I do like this pic of her (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 17:09:43 04/10/14 Thu I just feel like we have seen her already. (NT) -- Yep, 05:53:58 04/11/14 Fri Florida is one of the best in years (even over Michelle) - I have no doubt she will be in. Illinois - still not feeling her. There is nothing that stands out about her - all I see is a blonde hair bobble head. California is consistent as with above poster - it will depend on styling. Georgia - same facial expression every time but something about this photo is off. I am almost getting a RuPaul Drag Race vibe. I would not know what to suggest she do - maybe tone something down? (NT) -- Vegas, 17:16:01 04/10/14 Thu Georgia is getting too thin...she is going to fall into the Campanella Universe thing if she isnt careful. Saw her in person last week and in this photo she looks even thinner. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 18:19:30 04/10/14 Thu I'm assuming IL is the one in the gray miniskirt in the last photo. Who is the one on the right in the red jeans? She looks familiar. (NT) -- delilah, 18:21:54 04/10/14 Thu Saw a great candid of wv, Indiana and Nevada (in red dress) on their instagrams (NT) -- Not signed in, 19:58:19 04/10/14 Thu So many girls worthy of the crown this year but for some reason whenever I see California I just have this hunch that the Golden State is going to have itself a winner in 2014. (NT) -- Miss Cleo, 20:40:56 04/10/14 Thu I noticed that too. Love CA... Breeze, I think I know who your faves are ;) (NT) -- Nsi, 22:07:28 04/10/14 Thu I have a LOT of favorites. But some girls just post more pictures than others..... (NT) -- BreeZe, 08:12:44 04/11/14 Fri In the top right, Cali looks like a blonde NV USA (NT) -- Kelli, 01:44:03 04/11/14 Fri Georgia is always perfect. Just like Crystal she never had a day where she was looked terrible I think the same can be said about Georiga. (NT) -- EbonyDiva, 02:14:57 04/11/14 Fri Illinois is slowly dropping lower and lower on my list. She was my Miss Teen USA back in '10 and I was excited to see her return for Miss, but she's not really impressing me much. I hope that changes with arrivals. (NT) -- HiJake, 07:43:20 04/11/14 Fri Mine too! I have her as a bubble, but only because I really want to like her, but it's not happening. (NT) -- Athalia, 08:57:20 04/11/14 Fri Both ND and IL have the same high expectation (not to the fullest extreme though of Jamie and Shauna in 1998 being former Miss Teen USAs) in their case being 1st runner up at Miss Teen USA. Like 1998 - both will not make the cut. I suspect ND to get the call over Illinois. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:23:53 04/11/14 Fri 1000% agree. I was a huge huge fan of Lexi and Audra at Teen but neither are doing anything for me this year at Miss. Though I must admit, I do like how Lexi looks in the above photo, which is rare. I've yet to see a pic of Audra that will bring me back in her camp. I just can not get into her. (NT) -- eloise, 23:16:33 04/11/14 Fri From these pics. GA-T5. CA-T10. FL-T15. IL-40-51 range. (NT) -- HIM, 21:50:07 04/11/14 Fri I feel like Florida is going to get all of this hype and then do nothing at nationals just like michelle last year (NT) -- Pguru23, 23:07:43 04/11/14 Fri I may be in the minority but I do not see anything special in Georgia....she looks like a drag queen to me 90% of the times. (NT) -- Not for me by a long shot, 23:35:21 04/11/14 Fri All these girls can potentially place top 5 & even win. (NT) -- Catherine Cates -NYC, 13:11:11 04/12/14 Sat Who's in the red pants bottom right picture? Thats a pretty face anf body (NT) -- Yep, 14:29:56 04/12/14 Sat Sigh, I still have Florida as my winner.California looks like a print model (NT) -- fan, 16:39:04 04/12/14 Sat Pennsylvania!! -- BrookePitman, 19:15:40 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: A few more candids
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:34:18 04/03/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WOW Miss GA ( is she the one to beat?) -- MISS GA is beautiful, 08:58:20 04/03/14 Thu I agree! She gets better and better every time I see her! Her body is rockin! Tiana may be Greenwoods first Miss USA from Georgia! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 13:33:07 04/05/14 Sat Miss GA reminds me of the uber glamorous Miss USAs of yesteryear. She is stunning! (NT) -- NEQueen, 09:01:41 04/03/14 Thu GA is getting better and better! (NT) -- lexis-PA, 09:03:46 04/03/14 Thu Georgia has the X-Factor. She looks like a beauty queen from the 90s (but in a GOOD way) . Elegant, graceful, gorgeous. (NT) -- Kev, 09:29:01 04/03/14 Thu georgia is perfection. my only worry is her facial expression: she looks the same in every candid and professional photo ive seen. almost robotic too perfect. (NT) -- vegas, 09:58:37 04/03/14 Thu I've always said that GA is a lock for top 10. (NT) -- GMZ, 10:02:57 04/03/14 Thu Who is in the black dress?? -- djm (not signed in), 10:02:31 04/03/14 Thu Nevada (NT) -- BreeZe, 10:12:37 04/03/14 Thu Georgia looks great with the red lipstick look, but I'm almost afraid that she and Indiana both tend to always go for that look, not sure yet If they pull off any other looks quite as nicely. Versatility is important. Would like to see other looks on those girls and see. (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:03:06 04/03/14 Thu I think I've been underestimating Georgia. Tiana looks amazing here! So does her little sister, Noelle! (NT) -- Groove, 10:16:19 04/03/14 Thu And I Love Nevada in that dress! Who is in the swimsuit picture on top? (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:38:54 04/03/14 Thu I second wanting to know who's in that top pic! Is it Massachusetts? And Georgia is stunning! I have her top 10! (NT) -- Athalia, 11:05:34 04/03/14 Thu Caroline Lunny- Mass (NT) -- BreeZe, 11:15:52 04/03/14 Thu For reals? I thought it was Miss FL! Miss Mass is giving me an Alessandra Ambrosio vibe here! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:52:00 04/03/14 Thu Georgia looks killer here! I currently have her in my Top 15, but she could easily move up if she continues to look like this. And Nevada looks great as always. I don't see her leaving my Top 3. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 11:15:32 04/03/14 Thu Georgia is giving me EVERYTHING!!!!!! (NT) -- JMAM, 12:36:25 04/03/14 Thu G E O R G I A ! ! ! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:53:31 04/03/14 Thu Nevada's gown and styling is SPOT ON! And O-M-G, my heart skipped a beat when I saw Georgia!! WOW!!! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:05:15 04/03/14 Thu Nevada looks so beautiful and classy. Love her (NT) -- Sifiso, 13:21:34 04/03/14 Thu Nevada and Georgia look incredible! Is it just me or does Georgia have a very strong Chelsi Smith resemblance in the above photo? Absolute 90s Miss Universe glamor! (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:27:08 04/03/14 Thu I see a strong Crystle Stewart resemblance. (NT) -- Deshard in SF, 14:04:49 04/03/14 Thu I see it, too! (NT) -- puff, 17:16:26 04/03/14 Thu NV dress is stunning.thats a winning dress. (NT) -- fun question, 14:12:11 04/03/14 Thu Goodness GEORGIA BLOWS them AWAY!!!!! Okay need to make my top 5 again lol (NT) -- bostonian, 14:27:53 04/03/14 Thu Nd, minn , nv, fl, Utah & ny the only ones with candids ever? Or pro shots? Do some directors advise girls to kind of "stay in hiding" ? Just wondering (NT) -- Just wondering, 14:57:21 04/03/14 Thu Girls like Minnesota, New Jersey, West Virginia seem to be the most active on social media...or at least hashtag Miss USA the most. Lol. That's probably why we see more of them here. As much as we benefit from titleholders being as active as can be on social media, I do think it's wise for directors to monitor things. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:32:14 04/05/14 Sat Georgia wasn't even a bubble for me. Now? She is doing some serious Crystle Stewart channeling! She looked old and styled poorly prior but talk about bringin it! GA has created a huge problem for me. (NT) -- I have a solid top 16. Who am I going to remove for this goddess?, 15:18:25 04/03/14 Thu I actually think she's more beautiful than Crystle. I've always had her in my top 5 and currently have her as my 2nd runner-up behind Florida and Maryland only. I believe it'll come down to interviews and catwalk skills to determine who out of these three will become my favorite this season. They are exquisite and to me, clearly lead the field in this competitive year. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 19:13:10 04/03/14 Thu Wow...suddenly GA is on my list. If her styling is not overdone, she'll totally be in the mix on who wins. Each pic that I see of NV confirms that she's likely to be in the top 3. I love that dress...btw. Back to GA, I'd style her 40's or boho...this girl suddenly show A LOT of potential. (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 19:33:06 04/03/14 Thu GEORGIA is an absolute DOLL. Crystle Stewart 2.0! And Nevada with that gown is giving me life, I am so excited for Miss USA! (NT) -- JayBay, 20:00:46 04/03/14 Thu I'm hoping some of these girls choose Michael Costello for their EG and go against the Sherri Hill grain. Nevada's gown their is a Michael Costello and I know Arizona worked with him for a bit a few weeks ago. (NT) -- HiJake, 20:20:55 04/03/14 Thu Love Michael Costello. His gowns look amazing on curves. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 09:55:58 04/04/14 Fri Britney Spears has curves and looked awful in MC. I would say they are for girls with no curves. (NT) -- L, 19:26:28 04/06/14 Sun Georgia ain't messin' around and neither is Nevada!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 21:24:56 04/03/14 Thu Why are those two mannequins kissing? (NT) -- Madeyalook, 22:37:12 04/03/14 Thu Great....someone is using my name...Get your own!!!! (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:48:29 04/03/14 Thu I hate to break it to everyone but Georgias picture is clearly photoshopped for her to look smaller...if you start at the bottom of the dress and go up you can see the smudges while as her teen was left alone and rightfully so.....GAWD I WISH THESE BEAUTIES WOULD LEAVE THEIR CANDIDS NATURAL! -- Sarah, 00:29:31 04/04/14 Fri I don't know if I agree or not but regardless, a lot of the photos of the girls get photoshopped. She still looks great, especially facially. (NT) -- Kelli, 00:39:34 04/04/14 Fri There's no photoshop on the stage, so let's wait and see! (NT) -- Athalia, 01:26:04 04/04/14 Fri Where are the smudges? I see the edging of her sash running along her body between her and the girl next to her which isn't smudged or you wouldn't be able to see that kind of detail. As Kelli said, facially she's wayyyy up there and I think she's a GORGEOUS girl, even if there was some doctoring of the shot. (NT) -- Broccoli, 07:59:45 04/05/14 Sat Even the ends of her hair are smudged from making her arm smaller. She is a beautiful girl, how skinny does she want to be?!...GO NEVADA! (NT) -- Kat, 00:34:02 04/04/14 Fri This is not photoshopped! I saw her in person yesterday. She stood 10 ft away. She is very thin! Very very thin! She looks gorgeous! This photo is all her i swear! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 13:18:26 04/05/14 Sat loving Georgia! Stunning! (NT) -- Kelli, 00:37:04 04/04/14 Fri Nevada is gorgeous and the girl has a small waist that should be shown off. I don't like this gown on her. Its just a pretty gown that is wearing her and not displaying her best features. I say nay on the dress. (NT) -- Kelli, 00:43:20 04/04/14 Fri In this particular photo, I think Georgia resembles a cross between Jazz Wilkins and Chelsi Smith. I do not see the Crystle resemblence. But I underestimated her, and if she is styled like this, she could do major damage. And Groove, Virginia is growing on me a lot. I had a slight distaste because she bombed her OSQ at Miss Virginia, and that gown, and beat out Maggie Lawson, Laura Puleo, and Dominique Lee who I am sure all three split votes. I now get her. Oh, and Nevada is a goddess! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 02:26:18 04/04/14 Fri I didn't see/hear her ONQ, but I heard it was atrocious! And I hate that Dominique aged out! (NT) -- Groove, 09:43:12 04/04/14 Fri Who is the first girl in the bikini? Georgia and Nevada look HAWT! (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 04:38:49 04/04/14 Fri DAMN Georgia. Never really noticed her before because all I've seen are professional shot but um...wow (They did get it right #PoorJamie) (NT) -- Biggest challenger to Florida fo sho, 09:20:15 04/04/14 Fri Miss Georgia, since she was crowned, has always been on my "maybe" list. After seeing this picture, I am absolutely blown away. D-A-M-N! She's channeling Crystle Stewart here. Welcome to my Top 10, girl. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:57:40 04/05/14 Sat GA wow! She has moved into my top 5! (NT) -- Fan, 07:09:34 04/05/14 Sat I have to say that I hope most of the girls choose gowns from other designers. I'm getting a little tired of Sherry Hills and the like. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 20:50:11 04/05/14 Sat I thought GA is Crystle Stewart! She SHOULD be Miss USA! (NT) -- Alyssa's Pinoy Fan, 21:46:06 04/05/14 Sat Georgia went from a bubble to my top 5. (NT) -- PF-Indy, 22:03:39 04/05/14 Sat GEORGIA ON MY MIND!!!! Same as others - went from off my radar to a definite inclusion in my top 15! (NT) -- lipbalm, 10:10:22 04/06/14 Sun i just cant take my eyes off of the black gown nia is wearing (NT) -- fan, 08:43:31 04/07/14 Mon Good Lawd! Good Lawd! Nia looks Miss Universe ready. That evening gown is sick! (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 21:04:55 04/11/14 Fri Miss Georgia on my mind and movin up to top five on my list.Lookin like a young Diana Ross in this pic. (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 21:10:31 04/11/14 Fri OMG - I just noticed that Nia is in Michael Costello's showroom (from P Runway). Pretty dresses & a needed break from SH (NT) -- Catherine Cates -NYC, 13:16:42 04/12/14 Sat that black gown is outstanding (NT) -- fan, 16:41:20 04/12/14 Sat Looking at Nevada in that gown makes me remember why she is in my top 5, she looks fabulous (NT) -- Mack_P, 13:32:54 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Some Miss Russia SS pics to get you through the weekend
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:15:32 04/11/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Pretty but I am over the Russian girls. I am still recovering from the European take over which was to be 2013 and was dissapointed in the in. I am slowly accepting that Philippines will likely win this year (NT) -- Vegas, 12:21:07 04/11/14 Fri I was expecting 2013 to be the year of Eastern Euro domination but instead we got another Telemundo Latina Fest. (NT) -- I also have a feeling that Philippines will win this year., 12:43:52 04/12/14 Sat Nah and No. I'm gonna pass. Spasiba. (NT) -- HIM, 19:51:20 04/11/14 Fri Beautiful. I like her. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:53:40 04/11/14 Fri There is something about her expression in that first picture that reminds me of Marisol Malaret, the girl who stole Miss Universe from Debbie Shelton in 1970. I still have not recovered from that, so I hereby place Miss Russia under my family curse. -- Doot, 19:55:24 04/11/14 Fri Undecided... (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 21:43:12 04/11/14 Fri She has a bit of an odd look/feature. I actually like last year's Miss Russia better, but that's not saying much. (NT) -- IMHO, 22:51:18 04/11/14 Fri Yeah. I mentioned before she looks like the The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' daughter. His pretty daughter, if he had one. (NT) -- HIM, 23:27:46 04/11/14 Fri I say YES, major improvement since she was crowned, this is this prototype of a girl that tends to do better in SS, so she needs to be extra careful choosing her EG. Btw, Vegas. I do not necessarily think a Filipino win is imminent, especially in Brazil which is simply too far away for the majority of Filipino fans to travel. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 23:53:42 04/11/14 Fri I have a feeling we won't be seeing a Miss Russia at the next Miss Universe Pageant. And if she does participate, i kinda doubt she'll be placing. And it has nothing to do with the girl herself. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 04:41:21 04/12/14 Sat I don't think the political situation will deter them from participating, they are competing in Eurovision in one month's time, they'll be at soccer World Cup, MU and MW recently traveled there, I'd say no worries about not participating. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 16:07:16 04/12/14 Sat This chick is HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWT!!!! I want her troops lined up on my border!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 08:53:57 04/12/14 Sat LOL. I like her as well. She reminds me a bit of one of our formers Miss Hawaii USAs, Rene Nobriga. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:04:41 04/12/14 Sat RUSSIA IS IN! (NT) -- ICEMAN (not signed in), 11:54:45 04/12/14 Sat Yep Russia has one of the coveted spots in 2014! (NT) -- Bostonian, 15:15:10 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Montana tries out new look
Author: eloise [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:20:55 04/08/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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it is nice to play dress up. however, if she shows up to miss usa looking like matilda's mom she will automatically eliminate herself. (NT) -- vegas, 13:24:13 04/08/14 Tue lol. forgot to mention it was for a shoot. Are you talking mainly about the outfit? Ayway, are you the real vegas? If so, Hai and kisses! If not, shame!!! (NT) -- eloise, 13:36:04 04/08/14 Tue I am the real Vegas. Mainly the outfit - I am not big on animal prints, and curly hair that looks processed. If I recall, she is going from burnette to blonde in different shoots. I am hoping for blonde for Miss USA. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:04:45 04/08/14 Tue ps. gotta split. back fri. xox (NT) -- eloise, 13:38:06 04/08/14 Tue It was a photo shoot for a calendar of some kind, and she was emulating Carrie Bradshaw, early days. (NT) -- ., 16:55:26 04/08/14 Tue It's like she's doing the opposite of last year's Montana rep. This girl looks like she's reverting to an MAO girl. Not feelin' the look. I'm sure all will come together in Baton Rouge, though. (NT) -- HiJake, 03:24:08 04/09/14 Wed I agree. She seems to be taking some steps backwards in regards to her prep. The brown haircolor was a great change, but other than that she looked so much better overall when she won her state title. And I am not going by this one terrible candid. Whatever this photoshoot is it is not a good look.I don't care what the photographer is trying to capture. They need to stop. (NT) -- jmo, 10:15:38 04/09/14 Wed Yikes.... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:47:13 04/09/14 Wed I'm sorry, but in this pic, she looks like a female impersonator. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 07:28:22 04/11/14 Fri can someone post her crowning photo so we can see the difference please? (NT) -- ack, 16:41:48 04/09/14 Wed Is that Kacie West on the left??? (NT) -- cheekers, 17:42:18 04/09/14 Wed I think you may be right? (NT) -- ?, 17:56:56 04/09/14 Wed I was wondering that as well; they look quite a bit alike & wouldn't be surprised if they were related. However, I don't believe this is Kacie. (NT) -- Groove, 12:33:44 04/10/14 Thu OK, now that I keep staring at her trying to figure out if she's Kacie or not, I think she might be????? (NT) -- Groove, 12:40:29 04/10/14 Thu READ ABOVE: as far as we know, Kadie was doing a photo shoot... (NT) -- Groove, 12:47:42 04/10/14 Thu neither of them is kacie west, although they know each other. (NT) -- ., 13:07:36 04/10/14 Thu PLEASE MONTANA GO BACK BLONDE. You are hot hot hott as a blonde. Brunette hair makes you look ordinary. (NT) -- As a blonde, you are in my top 15. As a brunette, I don't even notice you., 14:19:56 04/10/14 Thu OMG MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY!! (NT) -- !!, 14:44:16 04/10/14 Thu Not negative but constructive - over accessorized & wrong hair / makeup. Tragic makeover. She's a pretty girl with good height / body - fix it quickly.... (NT) -- Catherine Cates -NYC, 13:22:58 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Pro Shots
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:13:10 04/10/14 Thu Some more pro shots have been released, so I thought I'd share. SC, TN WY, UT [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think these are ALL amazing photos of each girl. UTAH looks more mature here and, more importantly, toned down in terms of styling. And WYOMING, once again, is looking phenom. The only reason why I don't have her in my Top 16 (she's a bubble) is her photos are amazing; however, her candids aren't very impressive. She tends to have harsh looking features in candids. Don't get me wrong, I do like Lexi, but I don't feel she looks the same in pro & candid shots. (NT) -- Groove, 12:45:07 04/10/14 Thu Beautiful of all four. Interesting that TN's dog has the same color of hair as her (NT) -- Mack_P, 13:31:02 04/10/14 Thu I thought Utah was Katie Blair - wow! Is this the same girl with the big boobs? Wyoming - I need to see candids. (NT) -- Vegas, 17:23:56 04/10/14 Thu If Benizo had done Tennessee's photograph the crown would be on the dog and the sash would have been the leash! (NT) -- Lana-NYC, 21:17:15 04/10/14 Thu OMFG! And to think, I thought the dog was a part of her outfit :/ (NT) -- Groove, 21:39:48 04/10/14 Thu LOL!!!! I just find the photo so funny of TN. It does look like the dog is part of the outfit. But I appreciate thinking outside of the box. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:26:26 04/11/14 Fri LMAO!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:33:13 04/11/14 Fri TN is so freaking photogenic, but each new picture I'm seeing of her, she is aging faster and faster. She looks like a 30 something socialite in this picture. If her styling and makeup don't improve before USA, I am not seeing a top 10 finish for her. And I hate it. (NT) -- whiteknight, 16:54:24 04/11/14 Fri I don't see Miss USA in any of these photos... (NT) -- djm (not signed in), 01:16:27 04/12/14 Sat SC pics are amazing. Hope her styling & clothing choices are consistent to her modeling pics (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 12:43:37 04/12/14 Sat From the look on her face, It looks like Miss TN's dog just farted... (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 13:06:02 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Do you think a state has a better chance when??......
Author: Kat [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 03:16:10 04/04/14 Fri They pick an "unexpected titleholder?" Like for instance Cali with an African- American or redhead? New York with an Asian? Washington state with a Latina? I feel like it makes a difference! What do you think? And for the coming 2015 season ,what states would you like to see pick an "unexpected" bombshell! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I do not think so, plus some states tend to pick a lot of unexpected gurls based on their demographics, so then it becomes expected. As exemple Idaho was the first state to have both Miss and Teen of African American descent the same year and since then they crowned a Nigerian, Bosnian and a Kosovar and this year again a biracial gurl, on paper that'd be very unexpected from Idaho. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 04:08:30 04/04/14 Fri Btw, Sade Aiekhu is now a laywer, check this link to see how she looks like. :) http://www.strongandhanni.com/attorneys/sad-a-turner :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 05:48:19 04/04/14 Fri Wow, good for her! I had hoped that she would place at Miss USA :( However, things are obviously working out for her. (NT) -- Groove, 10:57:30 04/04/14 Fri I would like to see Virgina step outside of their typical look. In fact, if all the states do it it gives a lot of other beauties a chance and it would really show the diverse beauty that this country has to offer. (NT) -- Kelli, 04:25:40 04/04/14 Fri No. I think it really depends on the girl and not just her ethnicity. California's done well with their black girls (Tamiko and Megan) and their redhead (Alyssa). An Asian girl already repped NY and did nothing. Something I'd love to see is a Korean girl win California!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 06:54:51 04/04/14 Fri I'm afraid that my home state, Ohio, won't be placing this year. Since we're talking unconventional bombshells, I'm going to assume that we'd be talking a lot about India Simone had she won and not placed as 4th runner up. (NT) -- Groove, 10:35:11 04/04/14 Fri (NT) -- Groove, 10:36:02 04/04/14 Fri Who is this girl? Wow I can't believe she was only 4th runner up. I have to agree with you Groove, I think Ohio had their best years with Audrey and Kristen but I can't hardly remember who was crowned this year. Too many great girls this year, but this one would have made me remember. (NT) -- southern, 11:05:28 04/04/14 Fri I think the new Miss Ohio USA is very pretty, indeed! HOWEVER... I agree with you Groove. She probably wont place at Miss USA. And there were better choices. Megan Wise, in my opinion, could have been a lock for top 10, and a very strong possible top 5. And this gorgous beauty shown above... I love the bald head/ shaved head on black women (most of the time)... And please, no one throw the race card at me... But I find it very "exotic" and certainly stands out in a group of women. Maybe she can take Ohio next year! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:30:32 04/04/14 Fri love her (NT) -- fun question, 10:50:50 04/04/14 Fri Me, too! Flaviana Matata 2.0 (who was robbed of a Top 5 placement at MU in 2007)! (NT) -- Groove, 10:54:09 04/04/14 Fri i had her in my top 3 at universe. theymake up artists that year said her skin was flawless (NT) -- fun question, 14:20:38 04/04/14 Fri MUO's loss for not crowning Flaviana! She is now a successful international model. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:46:06 04/04/14 Fri I would not say loss. Flaviana remains one of my favs but that red gown she wore during finals was ill fitting and ugly. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:48:35 04/04/14 Fri She wore a white gown, but I agree that it was ill-fitting. I would be happy with Angola winning too, or Korea. Weird year. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:51:25 04/04/14 Fri You are right. I think if the cut had been more fitted it would have been less of a problem but it looked incomeplete. Angola was perfection but the trips did her in. Do not get me started on Honey Lee - her question did her win but man was her face perfection. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:21:04 04/04/14 Fri I dont think it s a matter of picking a race that is not "typical" for that state. It all comes down to prep. WA could crown a latina Miss Universe worthy but the prep is not there, and it hasn't been for years. Texas can coninue to crown well, anything and the prep is there to transform her into Miss USA or a placement. I dont think race matters at all. (NT) -- jmo, 11:12:01 04/04/14 Fri I would really love to see California pick an African American winner soon....so DONE with the blondes and basic brunettes. They need an exotic stunner wearing that sash (NT) -- Fan, 14:37:22 04/04/14 Fri California has done fairly well with changing up their type of winner, at least since 2006 (the earliest year in my mental pageant history). They haven't had an Af. Am. since 07, but they haven't crowned the same type of girl year after year. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 15:25:19 04/04/14 Fri California has sent back to back African American from 06 to 07. they haven't crowned an Asian in years for usa. it would be nice to see some Asian beauty recognized. (NT) -- :), 16:18:53 04/04/14 Fri The last Miss CA USA w/ Asian heritage I can recall was Raquel Beezley. It was posted on some boards that she is 1/4 Philippine. (NT) -- CA is nearly 15% Asian. I know they've had Asian reps at Miss America., 00:07:31 04/12/14 Sat Montana had a stunning biracial girl in 2013 and she was left out. As well as other states having countless other black, asian, latina, biracial, and multiracial girls from other states that get left out. Under the newer Trump era - its more about who he prefers. Israel made history being the first black beauty, yet Trump left her in the dust. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:47:45 04/04/14 Fri I applaud New York for crowning diverse women. Mississippi is the opposite. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:53:31 04/04/14 Fri I recall a black girl in Mississippi during the early 2000s who competed nearly every year and never won. Melanie something? She was also part of a pageant reality show. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:19:01 04/04/14 Fri The girl who I was referring to (I just remembered her name) is Melanie Sanders. She was 1st runner up to Miss MS Teen USA. This is her more recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhDFuQzBk-o (NT) -- Vegas, 22:34:20 04/11/14 Fri Mississippi?!? They have their white girls, they crowned someone from Bangledesh (Paromita), a Latina (Myverick), a Filipino (Laviano). That's pretty diverse. One thing I like about Mississippi is that they love their short girls too! (NT) -- HiJake, 15:19:24 04/04/14 Fri Laviano and her Lavianos, lol (NT) -- Vegas, 15:28:32 04/04/14 Fri Thanks, HiJake. I stand corrected. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 16:05:44 04/04/14 Fri MS's population is nearly 40% Black but there has never been an African American winner of either MS USA or MS Teen USA. (NT) -- MS has had Black representatives at Miss America though (1987 and 2008)., 13:49:17 04/11/14 Fri IMHO, when your state is, like, 1.5% Asian & you crown an Asian...it really doesn't mean anything. When your state is 40% black and you've NEVER crowned an African-American, methinks something is rotten in Denmark. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 04:38:02 04/12/14 Sat As of 2014, there are 9 states that have yet to have an African American USA delegate: Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming. The Black population is less than 5% in Hawaii, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming so I don't expect those states to have an African American delegate at Miss USA any time soon. (NT) -- Four of these states have sizable Black populations (Mississippi 37%, Delaware 21%, Arkansas 16%, Missouri 11%) and have had African American delegates at Miss America but for whatever reason still have not have an African American delegate at Miss USA., 12:41:14 04/12/14 Sat Jessica Rice, Phillipino competed in Miss Cali in 2013. She was 4th runner up with two judges giving her the win. (NT) -- Just saying, 15:37:52 04/04/14 Fri Totally wondering how you know that when Cali does not give out scores.....^^^^ (NT) -- --, 16:13:10 04/04/14 Fri I knew one of the judges.. (NT) -- Just saying, 16:32:17 04/04/14 Fri I do not think a pageant should be decided on race or hair color. I believe it should go to the person who gives the best preformance. (NT) -- PageantFan, 15:20:45 04/11/14 Fri LOUISIANA!!! The most beautiful women of color (creole mixtures of African,English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) can be found there. Although many have tried, only one woman of color has been crowned Miss Louisiana USA. (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 15:53:51 04/11/14 Fri Statistically, i doubt there's any advantage, although I'd be curious to see the numbers. NY has sent Asians & CA has sent African-American women who did not make the cut. Hawaii hasn't done better with Caucasians. It might et you a bit more attention, but it doesn't seem to give any actual advantage in making the cut. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 04:34:45 04/12/14 Sat Couple of thoughts - I'm uncomfortable with the idea of purposely selecting anyone by race or nationality - should always be the best contestant. 2nd point - I'm sooo impressed with India Simone. Hope she's back next year....even her name is amazing! (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 12:48:49 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: CHI releases a new Miss Universe line. Available exclusively at ULTA on April 22nd.
Author: lexis-PA [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:34:46 04/11/14 Fri MORE PICS >>> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152134576307968.1073741866.273963707967&type=1 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Does Miss Universe still have the OPI nail polish? They seem to do this business ventures then they disappear after a year or two. And if this is a hair care line - looking at Erin and Casey (if they are hawking the product) - their hair looks terrible. It would be better without the crowns and more fluffy. But it is hair spray. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:14:34 04/11/14 Fri You meant Erin & Cassidy. Whatever happened to the perfume line? (NT) -- Anon, 01:04:47 04/12/14 Sat I bet this cost CHI a pretty penny to use the Miss Universe name. (NT) -- jmo, 08:27:45 04/12/14 Sat i am sure they paid some liscence fee but this only means that chi will have a huge presence at least during the usa telecast. though, nothing will top 2010 universe that pageant was a 2hr ad for chi (NT) -- Vegas, 10:32:26 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: Miss USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:46:51 04/11/14 Fri NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady attends the 17th Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball Gala at The Plaza Hotel on April 10, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/WireImage) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cute! And I gotta say, Erin's eyelashes are always on point. (NT) -- Athalia, 08:54:30 04/11/14 Fri Maybe this has been said before but if so I didn't see so will say again. Something about her gives me a young Alyssa Milano vibe which is not a bad thing. (NT) -- Erin Fan, 01:44:37 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: my current top 16 - tho it changes almost daily! Alabama Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Massachusetts Mississippi Nevada New York North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Wisconsin
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Subject: Inquiring minds want to know...is it the year of the onesies?
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:41:29 04/09/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Without the sash, I would have thought this was Wyoming. Although I like Arizona and have her on my list, this picture doesn't bring out why I like her. Too much going on, a fresh look suits her more. And that vein on her left arm is freaking me out! (NT) -- Athalia, 10:05:02 04/09/14 Wed I think this girl is HOTTT. I will say, however, that I hope this leotard trend phases out soon. It looks silly. (NT) -- Celia Fo'Realia, 10:47:51 04/09/14 Wed Well, hello, Miss Blonde Bombshell, ARIZONA! Wowza! This is the best photo I've seen of J-Wess so far. (NT) -- Groove, 11:21:37 04/09/14 Wed I actually love this look on her. Yes, she is a fresh faced beauty. But I think this high glamour, sophisticated look is what she needs at Miss USA. Otherwise, I think she will fall into the same category as Audrey Bolte (OHIO 2012) as being cute, pretty, but not Miss USA. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:46:22 04/09/14 Wed Well damn, Audrey nearly won the whole caboodle. Her final answer ensured her second runner up placement. I like Arizona, but this look is a little too much, but leaning in the right direction. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 03:09:11 04/10/14 Thu Too Much Photoshop. Doesnt look like her. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 12:50:35 04/09/14 Wed I think it looks just like her. Just not used to seeing her with big hair and big makeup! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:53:32 04/09/14 Wed You're joking me. I love AZ and have no prob w the photography, just the intense photoshopping. Maybe I need to see a finer resolution but this looks is a little ridiculous (NT) -- I want to see the actual girl! Not some alienified version that a few delusional people think constitute as "editorial", 00:19:38 04/10/14 Thu Nope Im with ya. I have been screaming for years how horrible georgina is with the photoshop. At least I am assuming this is her work by the similar looks she attempts to pull off with a photoshop app. (NT) -- jmo, 10:00:50 04/10/14 Thu Looks like someone has an anonymous issue with a photographer. Yes, there is lots of contrast in this shot. And Yes, it works just fine. Again, not every pic has to be a natural, roll out of bed, perfect gaze into the camera. I like the versatility, and lots of different looks. Otherwise, these girls can get real boring, real quick. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:56:54 04/10/14 Thu I have no issue with the photographer. The issue is the massive photoshop that she uses. Just a little (or in some cases a lot) less and the photos/photographer would be one of my favorites. That is what makes it so fraustrating. georgina has a great eye for photography, not so much for the photoshop. (NT) -- jmo, 21:59:11 04/10/14 Thu The composition of this photograph sucks. It looks almost underdeveloped. The light suit, the blinding white background, the photoshopped face, etc. I like Arizona but this is some seriously stank photography. (NT) -- And I don't care what big name photographer shot this!, 13:47:17 04/09/14 Wed I respectfully disagree. Not every photo needs to be natural lighting with a solid background. I think this photo shows a different side of Arizona, and I like it. A little versatility can go a long way! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:24:43 04/09/14 Wed Georgina Vaughn is not as good a photographer as she thinks she is. She ups the contrast way too much to make the picture look better. (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 19:16:23 04/09/14 Wed How'd I know it was a GV photo? Heh. (NT) -- ., 19:43:52 04/09/14 Wed I dont know who GV is... BUT, regardless of what state this is, who took the picture, and who her momma is... ARIZONA LOOKS HOTTTTTTTT! (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:55:03 04/10/14 Thu She's my Miss USA for now. Love the color on her, but hate the lighting of this photo. (NT) -- HiJake, 16:27:18 04/09/14 Wed You people are hilarious she's gorgeous the picture is great I'm sure you've never looked half as good (NT) -- vausa24, 18:21:32 04/09/14 Wed Au contraire. With this much photoshopping I could indeed look this good, as could anyone. This may as well be a completely computer-generated image. We hear over and over again, "beauty comes from within," right? Photos like this are 100% surface. There is no "within." -- Doot, 19:03:03 04/09/14 Wed We are not criticising the girl. We are criticising the photoshop. They have taken a beautiful girl and made her look computer generated. (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 18:05:25 04/11/14 Fri next (NT) -- Vegas, 20:46:48 04/09/14 Wed Wait does this girl have a nose?? It's photoshopped so much you can't barely see the definition in her bone structure. (NT) -- So over done.., 02:34:54 04/10/14 Thu I'm not a fan of this bleached out photography that makes people look like Pixar animations, but I'm curious to see what Miss Arizona USA looks like in real life with this sexed up look. It's like she's gone from good Olivia Newton-John to bad Olivia Newton-John in Grease. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:22:34 04/10/14 Thu you nailed it again like usual! HIJake is still losing me that this is his winner, he aint giving up, LOL!!! (NT) -- Bostonian, 09:03:12 04/10/14 Thu Lol. I don't give up easily! You guys should know that! ;-) (NT) -- HiJake, 08:04:31 04/11/14 Fri Hahaha, I like the comparison ;) (NT) -- Groove, 10:52:34 04/10/14 Thu Agree. I think this girl is flying under the radar. Her candids have proven her to be a formidable competitor. I dont know if she will be crowned Miss USA, but the fact that so many anonymous posters jumped on the hate bandwagon over a simple contrast photo issue shows that she can certainly ruffle some feathers, and must be doing something right to scare them like this! She is a lock in my top 10. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:00:53 04/10/14 Thu I love how you see people having a different opinion of you about a PICTURE and you automatically assume they hate the GIRL. Go read back through the comments, WE LOVE ARIZONA! Just not necessarily this picture (NT) -- I love watching how defensive you get. Especially for no reason :) As always thanks for the free entertainment, 00:21:53 04/12/14 Sat PS - before you mislabel me an "anonymous troll", this is only my 2nd comment (NT) -- Thank you and goodnight!, 00:24:56 04/12/14 Sat Apparently, I'm one of a few who think she looks fine here. Personally, I think it's really cool how her face is highlighted; the brightness is the whole theme of the photo I think. I don't see what the big deal is with this photo. Photoshopped, not photoshopped, too bright, not bright enough, light background, etc. The point is, Jordyn is beautiful, regardless if we like the photo or not. (NT) -- Groove, 10:50:47 04/10/14 Thu Very well said. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:01:37 04/10/14 Thu Arizona is pretty, and doesn't need the blow-out to look good. I had no clue who this pic was until I read the thread. GV does a nice job on styling and is great with color, just needs to tone down a bit on the white light (NT) -- Mack_P, 13:33:28 04/10/14 Thu WHOA. Channeling some Samantha Casey! Wow! Very nice editorial pic! (NT) -- JayBay, 22:24:58 04/10/14 Thu wait this is a swimsuit? (NT) -- Vegas, 18:22:12 04/11/14 Fri Lol. We did get kinda off topic, huh? I don't mind one pieces. While I loved that some of the girls @ Universe sported one piece swimsuits, in hindsight they weren't the prettiest suits. If a better style was available, I'd be so down for some of our girls to compete in onesies this year. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:52:45 04/11/14 Fri My only criticism of her is that she does not have distinctive enough facial features and simply blends in in that department while California, South Carolina, Utah stand out right away, she does have an exquisite body though but this is what could make a difference between a top 15/10 finish and a top 5. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 00:08:48 04/12/14 Sat

Subject: MD
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:32:41 03/10/14 Mon Last edited by author: Mon March 10, 2014 19:34:50 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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she is one of my favs, has been in my top 5 for awhile now. (NT) -- Jaime, 23:22:44 03/10/14 Mon she can avenge the loss of the 1957 Miss USA title. Revenge for Leona Gage and for the state of Maryland. To win the title outright. I still love Nana btw, lol (NT) -- Jaime, 23:24:36 03/10/14 Mon Top 5 material indeed easily! (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (not signed in), 00:32:08 03/11/14 Tue Miss USA hands down! Loving MD (NT) -- voyforumfan, 00:53:59 03/11/14 Tue Another lock for me, she's done nothing but impress me with her pics. (NT) -- JayBay, 01:08:27 03/11/14 Tue I get a Gina Gershon vibe from her. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 02:52:23 03/12/14 Wed Maryland be surging!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 07:31:21 03/12/14 Wed Oh my, this is a gorgeous photo of her; by far the best I've seen of her yet! I love how natural she looks and not all made up like we've seen many other contestants. Ugh, this year is so very difficult! (NT) -- Groove, 09:40:35 03/12/14 Wed and I love her name Taylor Burton, liz and dick, lol (NT) -- Jaime, 22:01:25 03/12/14 Wed I think she will take my 5th spot now! (NT) -- Kelli, 22:38:41 03/12/14 Wed This video is mostly about Catherine Ho, the first runner up, but you get to see Taylor's final question and her crowning!!! She's not as polished as Catherine, but she does have presence and I can see why she won. She's still one of my favorites! P.S. - I think Catherine would do great at Miss America. (NT) -- HiJake, 09:05:10 04/05/14 Sat Taylor is wonderful...and CATHERONE HO is 25? So she can try again next year? She would easily win and likely do VERY WELL at USA. SO POLISHED! Wow. (NT) -- me3, 09:22:28 04/05/14 Sat She's aged out. Her birthday falls in that weird place between the state pageant and the February 1 deadline. (NT) -- She said it on FB shortly after the pageant., 10:52:20 04/07/14 Mon She really nailed her final question. Too bad she aged out. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:37:14 04/07/14 Mon Thank you everyone for putting up with me...Lol. I thought that was cute! PS - I like that old school Miss USA crowning song! I'd like them to pick something epic to accompany crownings at Miss USA. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:34:58 04/05/14 Sat I think Catherine has aged out. If as she said her birthday is NY eve, then she is already 26 and will turn 27 before Feb 1, 2015, so making her I eligible for Miss USA for 2015. I (NT) -- Canadian_Fan, 17:56:10 04/05/14 Sat I die everytime I see Lynn Jenkins say Catherine Ho. She really gets into it! LOL (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 10:59:23 04/07/14 Mon (NT) -- HiJake, 19:58:43 04/07/14 Mon Smiles for Groove. \m/ (NT) -- HiJake, 19:59:50 04/07/14 Mon Aw, thank you, HiJake! You're too sweet :) (NT) -- Groove, 12:27:56 04/08/14 Tue I knew she was beautiful, and these smiling candids/pro shots confirm this! She has a mega-watt smile. I especially love the selfies. She looks great and I can see her making Top 16. (NT) -- Groove, 12:29:25 04/08/14 Tue When she smiles she looks exactly like Vermont (NT) -- Twins, 16:39:31 04/08/14 Tue She was a bubble for me. Now, she is a no for me. (NT) -- a little breathing room on my list, 18:53:25 04/08/14 Tue I prefer the 1st RU... The 1st RU nailed her final question and has a nice body. I wish she won... As for the winner, I don't have her on my list yet. (NT) -- Samuel, 00:25:18 04/09/14 Wed While I do think MARYLAND is beautiful, and has her own look... I think there is a possibility that she could get lost in the shuffle at Miss USA. Contrary, she could also be a solid pick for the top 10. Lots of factors in play surrounding Miss Maryland USA this year.... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:55:47 04/09/14 Wed Catherine Ho would have done squat at Nationals. Her body is not proportional and she is pretty, just pretty. Taylor has the better body, the better face, and the better overall stage presence. Taylor has the better chance of being noticed. Catherine would have faded into the background. (NT) -- Maryland got it right., 21:25:33 04/09/14 Wed I'm sorry... Did I say something about Catherine Ho? I was simply referring to Maryland's ability to do well, or not make the cut at all. But since you brought it up, I did prefer Catherine Ho for the title... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:51:31 04/10/14 Thu I disagree. Catherine Ho was more polished and think she should've won. Taylor Burton is beautiful, mind you, but her final answer was horrible and don't think her speaking ability isn't great. (NT) -- Wandi, 20:34:12 04/11/14 Fri Sorry Iceman, my comment was directed at the person above you and for some reason, my comment got posted under yours. I do agree with you though! (NT) -- Wandi, 20:48:37 04/11/14 Fri Is this for the USA pre-show? Anyone know what exactly is planned for the extra hour? (NT) -- me3, 22:06:53 04/09/14 Wed I know there are going to be "day in the life" clips of the girls included in the show. I'm not sure how many or how much time it will take up, but that will be part of it. (NT) -- FutureMiss, 11:09:34 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: Gina Bernasconi, Miss Vermont USA 2014
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:13:03 04/06/14 Sun Gina Bernasconi, Miss Vermont USA 2014 Last edited by author: Sun April 06, 2014 12:14:09 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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i really like her but her beauty is hidden with too much make up (NT) -- catalina, 17:58:01 04/06/14 Sun The first thing I noticed was that the earrings are bigger than her hands. Less makeup is better with this girl (NT) -- jmo, 11:33:44 04/07/14 Mon Weren't these taken shortly after her win last year? If so, I know these aren't the most flattering of her, but I'd love to see more. I agree that she doesn't need to wear this much make up. Less is more with VERMONT, I think, because she is very pretty! And I love her name ;) (NT) -- Groove, 15:27:45 04/09/14 Wed A pretty girl, but yes she does need to tone down with the makeup since it does cover her natural beauty like some others have sais. She has a Anne Hathaway/ Miyam Bialik glammed up vibe in these pics (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 17:28:44 04/10/14 Thu Does anyone else see Anne Hathaway (NT) -- Phyllis, 22:56:27 04/10/14 Thu YES!!!! (NT) -- jmo, 23:04:56 04/10/14 Thu Yes, she looks like Anne Hathaway to me as well. I like her! (NT) -- BamaMan, 09:06:18 04/11/14 Fri I'm very excited to see Miss Vermont at Miss U.S.A. this year. She could make some waves. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 00:25:39 04/11/14 Fri

Subject: I'm thoroughly pleased with this year's Miss USA contenders. Not only do we have a solid group of competitors (I think roughly 35-40 have the potential to make the cut), but so many of them have even improved since their state pageants! Looking forward to Miss USA!
Author: ICEMAN [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:24:35 04/10/14 Thu I've thrown around rough drafts of top 15/16 lists, but never really put them in any numerical order. This is my first attempt at such. I think my thoughts and opinions will shift drastically before June 8th. But here's my premier top 16 list! MISS USA - FLORIDA 1st RU - NORTH DAKOTA 2nd RU - SOUTH CAROLINA 3rd RU - NEW YORK 4th RU - NEVADA TOP 10 - TENNESSEE TOP 10 - HAWAII TOP 10 - TEXAS TOP 10 - ARIZONA TOP 10 - ALABAMA TOP 16 - CALIFORNIA TOP 16 - LOUISIANA TOP 16 - GEORGIA TOP 16 - UTAH TOP 16 - WISCONSIN TOP 16 - MINNESOTA BUBBLES (I know there are several... But all of these were considered for a spot in my top 16, and could easily break through)... North Carolina, Wyoming, Indiana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Illinois, Oklahoma, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Rhode Island. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Your Top 16 & bubbles are pretty much identical to mine. We hear every year that "this is gonna be a difficult year!", or "this is the most challenging year in a long time!", but 2014 is proving to be IMPOSSIBLE! I have several girls who I'd be totally fine with winning; ALASKA, FLORIDA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA & WISCONSIN......whew. (NT) -- Groove, 12:52:23 04/10/14 Thu Your list is pretty realistic, and I can see any of those girls battling it out at the end. Was very happy to see the inclusion of my current favorites FLORIDA, NEVADA, UTAH, WEST VIRGINIA, HAWAII in the mix (NT) -- Mack_P, 13:29:44 04/10/14 Thu Great list. We match 12/16. The other four are in your bubbles. At this point I have Florida winning too, but Georgia and Nevada are close behind. (NT) -- PF-Indy, 14:48:32 04/10/14 Thu This is a great list. We match 12/16, but with bubbles, we are 16 for 16! :) At any rate, seems everyone is picking Florida. I wonder if betters and the industry consider her the heavy favorite much like Shandi in 2004! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 15:00:29 04/10/14 Thu 9/16 for me. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 21:54:42 04/10/14 Thu Just because you're a former Mister USB, you can't bully us into liking this list! :p Oh wait. I do like it. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:31:58 04/11/14 Fri

Subject: Age limit
Author: PF-Indy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:07:29 04/05/14 Sat So many strong contestants age out that might have eventually won a state title. So my question is, what if the age limit was 29? (instead of 27 by Feb. 1) Last edited by author: Sat April 05, 2014 22:08:12 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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To an extent I think 27 is too old - 29 is just too old. That is boarderline Mrs pageant and somewhat yuck. I wish they would lower the TEEN to 18 - having 19 years olds compete at TEEN is unfair. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:50:48 04/05/14 Sat However I think that most of the states crowned younger girls in teen this year. that must be a statement (NT) -- i'd like to see the ages of each state in teen all together to see the trend, 15:44:32 04/10/14 Thu A Mrs. Pageant "somewhat yuck"? Dude, I don't agree at all. What makes you say "yuck" about 29+??? Seriously now... (NT) -- Groove, 21:42:12 04/10/14 Thu Adding on, I think it would be a good idea to have a "break" in between the Miss & Teen age divisions; Teen (14-18), Miss (20-27). (NT) -- Groove, 21:49:51 04/10/14 Thu I also think a break between divisions is a good idea. (NT) -- 15-18 for Teen and 21-25 for Miss would be my ideal age ranges., 00:18:39 04/11/14 Fri i am 31. while i do not consider myself old, to that point i do not want to see a near 30 year old woman compete at miss usa or miss universe. that is mrs pageant age. nothing against mrs pageants, i actually have always enjoyed mrs america. (NT) -- Vegas, 23:41:34 04/10/14 Thu Um.....no (NT) -- Who say's you "HAVE" to be married by 30....or at all?, 00:16:39 04/11/14 Fri Well than NO! I do not want to see a 30 year old woman compete at Miss USA or Miss Universe! Got it? (NT) -- Vegas, 00:23:10 04/11/14 Fri As far as teens go, lets face it...older teens win. I don't think we'll see a 16 year old teen win. If they did where would they be for their year? Back at home? (NT) -- Meh, 01:41:07 04/11/14 Fri If you'd have asked that the year I aged out, of course I'd say YES! EXTEND IT! PLEAAASSSEE! But now that I'm a few years removed, I say leave the age limit. Eventually you have to suck it up and move on with your life. Raising it will make a lot more desperation. Competing should be a chapter of girls' lives that they can enjoy then move on from. When you can't move on, it's getting to be an unhealthy obsession. I admire dedication, don't get me wrong, but there's a difference between dedicated and desperate. (NT) -- FlawLESS, 15:51:05 04/10/14 Thu Oof. 29? I went to Miss USA at 19 and could even COMPARE to the older, more accomplished girls my year. Granted, this was CBS era where interview and accomplishments did mean a lot more but I couldn't imagine competing with women an entire decade older than me. Side note: I LOVE the two oldest girls from my year, IN and ND. They have inspired me since I met them. (NT) -- RockyGirl, 21:16:48 04/10/14 Thu I agree.. I sounded like a complete idiot at 19 compared to the older girls..not to mention by 29 I had 2 kids..lol (NT) -- s.xoxo - not signed in., 23:45:30 04/10/14 Thu LOL Your interview was one of my favorites - I still remember the roller skate story and photo. (NT) -- Vegas, 00:25:09 04/11/14 Fri Side note: Does anyone remember Lindsey Hill (OK USA 2004). She was young as well I think 19 or 20 at Miss USA and she was made fun extensively for her on stage answers - she showed her age, lol. But it was not a bad interview. (NT) -- Vegas, 00:26:33 04/11/14 Fri I used to think it should be raised to 30. But, after several years, I've had a change of heart. In fact, I think it ought to be lowered. I think Miss America has it right...24, maybe 25. I get that the teen pageant is a "feeder" for the adult pageant, but, really, you shouldn't be 19 and competing in a teen pageant because during your reign you'll turn 20...and Miss TEEN USA shouldn't be a 20 year old. I say, Teens 14-18. Miss 18-24. That's enough years to compete. Then, it's just time to move on. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 00:22:20 04/11/14 Fri I agree with all; but I do appreciate that Miss America girls or vice versa still have an extra year or 2 to give Miss USA a shot. But you are right, Miss Teen USA should be a teenager not about to be 20 years old. There is so much growth and life experiences between a 15 year old and a 19 year old. (NT) -- Vegas, 00:30:06 04/11/14 Fri

Subject: Miss India-World 2014 has just been crowned. And I die.
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:04:28 04/05/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh my Gawd! This girl should be going to Miss Universe. Miss World is such a throwaway pageant IMO. (NT) -- She's incredibly beautiful! She could win World if she gets more than the requisite 2 seconds of face time., 19:42:02 04/05/14 Sat She's a sweet looking girl, but I'm not wowwed by her beauty! Miss World would like her, but I don't think would win. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:45:51 04/05/14 Sat Off topic but I never got Aishwarya Rai - when Oprah and others called her the most beautiful woman in the world - it was laughable. She is pretty but in no way the most beautiful. To me the most beautiful woman that has ever competed at a beauty pageant was Carolina Izak she was absolute perfection from head to toe. Back on topic - this girl again is pretty but I am not dying over her. If she were going to Miss Universe she would end up in my 20s/30s range. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:59:17 04/05/14 Sat Like seriously why bring Aishwarya Rai in this? There is more to beauty than just face and often in fact always it is a very subjective thing. More than anything us old followers could understand and appreciate this. Anyways, I do think Koyal Rana is good and she can do well at Miss World. Lot of grooming is needed and time will only say. (NT) -- thegreatpageantcommunity.com, 00:02:13 04/06/14 Sun because i can and did! and for the record Aishwarya was known for her beautiful face. google her name and its about her beautiful face and eyes. like i said, she is not beautiful to me! and i am free to state my opinion (NT) -- vegas, 02:20:25 04/06/14 Sun Yes you are free but its just that its kind of insane to bring someone up randomly off-topic and that too to bash. no offense, you are free to do what you want, you are free to state your opinion, but its all unwarranted off-topic negativity and since it affected some of us, includes me, I spoke about it. (NT) -- thegreatpageantcommunity.com, 07:50:15 04/06/14 Sun actually you asserted yourself. and i said nothing negative about either girl, i simply said i do not agree that the former is the most beautiful girl in the world as the media portrays. and i said nothing negative about the new world winner, she is pretty but not die. india has sent stunning women to both pageants but my opinion remains. (NT) -- vegas, 11:08:19 04/06/14 Sun I see the name & all I can think of is "Royal Kona." (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 05:18:03 04/06/14 Sun Yawn. She's your typical Indian girl from an elite background and who used too much skin whitening cream. Boring. Sorry India, but your luster is gone. (NT) -- xoxox, 18:39:11 04/06/14 Sun Kapow! Loved it, for all its exquisite truth and honesty. (NT) -- Oatmeal, 19:04:10 04/06/14 Sun Needless to say, I love her silver gown! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:43:14 04/07/14 Mon I find Koyal pretty, but not exactly stunning. She will definitely be in the final group on the Miss World stage; India usually gets called on the final evening. Whether she wins depends on what Julia is looking for this year. Regardless of the judging panel, Julia has the final say on who is going to be crowned. (NT) -- MLB, 13:33:09 04/10/14 Thu Pretty girl, yes. But certainly not the most striking contestant we've ever seen come out of India, who has produced some of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 15:13:11 04/10/14 Thu I had to read the name twice. This doesn't look like Koyal, I remember her from her teen years. She did miss teen international in chicago and she looks so different! -- queenie, 16:55:46 04/10/14 Thu A pretty girl, but nothing wow about her. I think she'd just blend in and get lost in Miss Universe. I do think she'd fare better at Miss World and like above poster said it'd depend on Julia's mood (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 17:20:27 04/10/14 Thu she's mpt all that so don't die please, miss philippines needs you in this board. miss south is going to win miss world 2014, (NT) -- Rolene - MW 2014, 19:34:05 04/10/14 Thu I've been very underwhelmed by the last two contestants sent to Miss Universe, and this girl doesn't really do it for me, either. She is, without a doubt, beautiful, but certainly not a standout to me. (NT) -- Groove, 21:57:07 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: My first attempt at a TOP 16
Author: So flippin excited [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 02:55:10 04/10/14 Thu Georgia Nevada New York Maryland Hawaii South Carolina Florida Illinois Louisiana Minnesota New Mexico North Dakota Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wyoming This is purely based on candids and the photos on MissUSA.com ... Thoughts?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think your list is spot on (NT) -- PageantFan, 15:44:33 04/10/14 Thu I really like your list, although I cannot figure out the popularity with GEORGIA, ILLINOIS & LOUISIANA. I think they're definitely pretty & deserving of their state title, but I have a few others who could fill their spots. With that said, 2014 is IMPOSSIBLE!! lol (NT) -- Groove, 21:46:56 04/10/14 Thu Not feeling Texas Virginia New Mexico Louisiana or Hawaii (NT) -- MadeYaLook (not signed in), 21:51:23 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: States By Region
Author: How are they classified? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:54:26 04/09/14 Wed When it comes to listing states by region, I put them together considering geography, history, and culture. This is what I came up with and am curious how other's listings differ: Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming Midwest: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Mid Atlantic: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania South Atlantic: Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia South: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Southwest: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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As someone who lives in northern California, I've never really felt like we're part of the Southwest, either culturally or geographically. I feel more of an affinity for the other states that border the Pacific: Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and Alaska. -- Doot, 15:16:22 04/09/14 Wed I'm a geo buff & miss the days when USA/Universe did swimsuit "cavalcades" by region. I like to divide US into 4 regions. Similar to the divisions used in USA in the 1970s,Southern States, MidWestern States, Eastern States (Northeast), Western States. I put DE, DC, MD & WV in the East. TX and OK in the West. I put HI in the West also, but I do like when they used to tag her on the very end saying "and from the very far West, Miss Hawaii, because I don't consider us any part of the continent. If (When) PR becomes a state, for example, I certainly wouldn't put her in the South. Perhaps then it would be time for a new division.."Far Flung America" or "The Islands" (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:31:10 04/09/14 Wed Your South Atlantic made no sense to me. KY & WV aren't anywhere near the Atlantic Ocean. (NT) -- Anon, 11:52:06 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: Caroline Lunny- Mass
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:26:39 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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something looks off about this photo. one piece ss are bad enough but it shows that she has absolutley no figure or curves at all. her boobs look non existent. if you remove everything and focus only on hair and face, looks good. but otherwise, no no no (NT) -- vegas, 15:34:34 04/07/14 Mon I actually feel the opposite... this reminds me of the glamour days of the 80's - and I SO wish we could go back to that in pageantry! This is very Gretchen Polhemus. (NT) -- ., 16:44:10 04/07/14 Mon I think her sash is covering the curve of her butt and the one piece is pulling her boobs down making that area look flatter than it probably is. I think this is just a bad pose. (NT) -- Kelli, 19:06:53 04/07/14 Mon I love this. A one piece can be sexy, and she pulls it off flawlessly. Its the trashy one pieces that look horrible. A classic black one piece? You can rarely go wrong. (NT) -- jmo, 17:42:04 04/07/14 Mon I had my eye on MA. I also have a friend that is helping prep her so I have seen her transformation in motion and this girl has become very polished, extremely sex and a top 15/16 semi-finalist for me. (NT) -- Lovin' Lunney, 18:18:48 04/07/14 Mon I LOVE THIS! (NT) -- lipbalm, 19:02:51 04/07/14 Mon Hello, Massachusetts!!!! (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 23:39:59 04/07/14 Mon A very 80's Aerobicise video vibe. Love the 1-pc swimsuit in pageants. Very retro. (NT) -- MS-DELAWARE, 00:49:18 04/08/14 Tue Yep, she's looks pretty hot lol! I wasn't feelin her at TUSA 2008, but she's grown into a very pretty woman. (NT) -- Groove, 09:54:58 04/08/14 Tue She looks amazing in this picture, and will certainly be a top runner at Miss USA! She know's how to perform! I hope during the telecast she gets the hair and make up right! (NT) -- Star<3, 12:08:53 04/08/14 Tue I saw this photo on her Instagram, and it's subtly different than the one posted here. For an interesting flipbook view, you can go back and forth between the two and see airbrushing/retouching at work (her left arm becomes more toned and her neck muscles smooth out). It's why it's so hard to take any studio shots seriously anymore. (NT) -- Birdie, 12:19:33 04/08/14 Tue Massachusetts -- FranUSA, 13:10:59 04/08/14 Tue To me, this is not her best pic, but she is on my list regardless. I think she is like Stacie Juris - CONSISTENT. I think she may surprise many and land in the top 5. I would not be surprised if that occured. Every year there is a girl who people do not see on their radar (well, they do, but they place higher than expected), and Caroline is that girl for me. I think she is stunning; I just don't "love" this picture of her. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 13:25:57 04/08/14 Tue She's moving up on my list :) (NT) -- mack_P (not signed in), 14:00:10 04/08/14 Tue Sorry I just don't see it with her. She's not glamourous looking without being retouched. (NT) -- NHGirl, 08:26:09 04/09/14 Wed She's in my Top 15. Love her. She looks like a MISS VZLA contestant right here. (NT) -- HIM (not signed in), 12:37:02 04/09/14 Wed This photo is so terribly edited.. Her back leg looks twice as big as the one in front.. Ugh. Such a gorgeous girl and this picture does her no justice (NT) -- Stop photoshopping!!!!!!, 02:37:42 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: Trainnig for 2015 Pageant
Author: Eye on 2015 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:27:25 04/10/14 Thu Hi USBers! I live in a New England state and I want to start training for my 2015 state pageant. But I am wondering, is it best to get a coach that trains females for my state or should I look into getting a coach that trains for pageants in general? Also, should it matter if a coach is training other females for the same state pageant?....sorry for all the questions, I�m new to the competing phase. Thank you for the help! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Get a coach that A. Fits with your needs, B. you are comfortable with, and C. makes a positive difference in how you feel after a session. If they are coaching other girls (which is often normal) I would just make sure they aren't coaching half the girls. In the past I've seen coaches that coach too many in a state pageant and half the girls walk the exact same walk. Look into their track record, their knowledge, experience, etc. (NT) -- Good luck!, 02:03:44 04/10/14 Thu

Subject: More Selfies
Author: sucker4silvergowns [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:49:31 04/04/14 Fri Tennessee is so in. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Nope, not seeing it at all. She reminds me of the girls from that horrible fashion period of the early to mid 90s - big hair, bad make up, horrible gowns. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:50:32 04/04/14 Fri As posted before, the styling is all wrong with this girl. It's unfortunate -- as with the right styling, she's totally top 5 material, I would totally 'Ann-Margaret 1955' her for MUSA. (NT) -- Catherine Cates - NYC, 17:37:23 04/04/14 Fri That photo is on her Instagram from like the week after she won tn, she's evolved beautifully since then. Solid top five (NT) -- Old pic, 18:22:22 04/04/14 Fri Nope, even the recent candids that have been posted look the same (NT) -- Vegas, 18:58:45 04/04/14 Fri Her arms and shoulders are way too skinny (NT) -- She is pretty, though, 20:14:00 04/04/14 Fri Still a fan of hers. At the very least top 5. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 21:23:02 04/04/14 Fri I love this child. (NT) -- S.xoxo ( shanna not signed in), 21:25:12 04/04/14 Fri I can't wait to see how she looks at Universe (NT) -- fan, 22:02:48 04/04/14 Fri Messages on here sometimes are so laughable they deserve a "gag award" (NT) -- Vegas, 22:33:43 04/04/14 Fri oh geez i meant to say at USA! Florida is my pick to win. Sorry (NT) -- fan, 18:23:22 04/06/14 Sun I really hope she softens her look up a bit. Right now, it looks like a drag queen helped her with her make up. I want to put her in my top 15 though. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:27:39 04/04/14 Fri I WANNA like this girl soooooo much. But there is a harshness to her at times that just stops me from putting her in my top 10. She will make the 15, should make the 15. Hopes she gets some help on the styling and makeup, if so, she could be a threat. (NT) -- whiteknight, 02:08:53 04/05/14 Sat Haters gonna hate! I mean some people are so threatened by her, they have to reply to every person on here saying she is hideous. Laughable. She will do just fine (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 03:01:34 04/05/14 Sat I like that she is in pink here, as she is wearing black in most of ther other candids and that just makes her look more harsh. That and the frosted makeup, makes her look a bit dated. She does have one of the best swimsuit bodies and a TN sash, so she will be prepared. I think she will most likely make the cut, top 10, but personally I prefer other looks. (NT) -- Athalia, 04:10:46 04/05/14 Sat Too skinny (NT) -- Lee, 08:18:42 04/05/14 Sat NO question one of the prettiest faces I have seen in awhile. Update the hairdo and wardrobe and there could be your winner (though Nevada for me is now on top), (NT) -- me3, 08:20:38 04/05/14 Sat Her fave with the swimsuit body to go with it? Tn is a big yes for me! Her, NV and ND are my top 3 right now (NT) -- Yesyesyes, 22:40:30 04/05/14 Sat The fact that she does seem "dated" is kind of what appeals to me the most. It's probably just because who her mom is, but I get a throwback vibe from her and I dig it. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:21:56 04/05/14 Sat So do I. In fact, remove that roll of hair from the top of her head and she gives me a Carolina Izsak vibe, in a very good way. (NT) -- HIM, 13:41:56 04/05/14 Sat That's why I like her, too. She does have a look of a beauty queen in the 90s, but in this case, I don't think it's a bad thing. I wasn't onboard with her in the beginning, but she's firmly in my top 5 right now. I think she's got a good shot of winning the whole thing, even in this competitive year. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 16:31:31 04/05/14 Sat Every time I run a top 15/16 list this girl manages to get left out. Do I think she's pretty? Hellz yes! But I agree with some that she looks like she could have won .... if this were the late 1990's. Now, even with what is undoubtedly one of the best bodies I cannot help but compare her to Minnesota, who IMO beats the poop out of TN. She'll prob make the cut cuz I have some longshots on my list but, I don't have her making it and TN is consistently the state that sends the best reps, hands down. (NT) -- a Californian giving The Volunteer State its due props., 16:43:00 04/05/14 Sat yawn. probably the most boring titleholder from Tennessee since Lynette Cole. (NT) -- xoxox, 22:31:20 04/05/14 Sat That's harsh and both this girl and Lynette Cole have wonderful personalities. (NT) -- Wandi, 17:52:17 04/06/14 Sun Selfies are a huge turn off. I get that people want to see pics of contestants, but it selfless come across narcissistic, (NT) -- Abby, 16:01:21 04/06/14 Sun but selfies (NT) -- Abby, 16:04:06 04/06/14 Sun* I either see a photo of this girl and she is my pick for Miss USA or she looks like a hot mess. It's one extream or the other. I am excited to see what she shows up looking like at Miss USA. (NT) -- jmo, 17:31:19 04/06/14 Sun me too! (NT) -- fan, 18:30:10 04/06/14 Sun She looks the same in all her pictures. She emotes the same vapid expression. She doesn't make a good model. Just sayin'. (NT) -- xoxox, 18:34:35 04/06/14 Sun That green looks awesome on her!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 21:01:41 04/06/14 Sun The green looks amazing on her but its still a no for me. She looks way too Mrs in nearly every photo. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:10:07 04/06/14 Sun Vegas we heard you the first 3 times you hated on TN (NT) -- We get it. Goodness!, 13:31:03 04/08/14 Tue I can handle an occasional selfie that's fine but when some of these girls post selfies daily and often times compare themselves and their appearance to Victoria Secret models or other celebraties I think that is way over the top and a huge turnoff and very narcissistic behavior. (NT) -- Big No No, 21:35:05 04/06/14 Sun Hawttttt (NT) -- !!!, 13:16:16 04/07/14 Mon Agree!! She'll be bringin da heattt to Baton Rouge!! (NT) -- Ohyeah, 13:29:36 04/07/14 Mon Her arms are getting too skinny and there is no definition there. She needs some weight training and protein! (NT) -- Kelli, 19:14:44 04/07/14 Mon She is perfect AS IS! If there was a swimsuit award at Miss USA, I think Tennessee would most definitely be in that discussion. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:15:08 04/08/14 Tue I disagree. I don't mean this to be rude because I certainly am not perfect, but I think the girls who are toned in their arms, shoulders, legs, AND have abs are deserving of SS award. She just has abs. Her arms don't have any definition whatsoever which is odd for someone who is gymnast. A lot of these girls, including the ones that compete at state, think it is just about abs and they don't tone the rest of their body. (NT) -- Kelli, 22:38:44 04/08/14 Tue She's an acrobat....she's gonna be more toned that everyone. This girl might win the whole thing. (NT) -- Just saying, 12:24:32 04/08/14 Tue Love, love, love Miss Tennessee. Finally, beauty styling is headed in the right direction:). Whew! I was beginning to worry. IMO, transformation is almost complete. The pink/rosy tones are an improvement but I would love to see this retro beauty rock peach and coral tones. I like the Updo. The oversized bun suits Miss Tennessee to a tee! (NT) -- Caramel-blonde, 20:52:30 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: Today I'm loving NY
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:53:02 04/04/14 Fri I love how consistent Candace Kendall is from professional shots to candids Last edited by author: Fri April 04, 2014 08:53:27 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I cannot see Miss USA 2014 without C-Kuyk. However, the Teens aren't talked about a great deal on here. With that said, the Teen is gorgeous! I can definitely see NY Teen placing a 3rd year in a row. (NT) -- Groove, 10:11:01 04/04/14 Fri Why is she calling herself Candace Kendall instead of Candace Kuykendal? (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 14:02:38 04/04/14 Fri I don't know, wish she would just use Kuykendall as there's a lot of history with the name and I'd think she'd want to represent that on the Miss USA stage. That said, she is lovely and in my top 5! (NT) -- Athalia, 14:10:36 04/04/14 Fri Similarly, Miss Arizona USA 2013 changed her name from Rachel Kasang to Rachel Massie. Are they trying to make their names sound less ethnic? (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 14:17:03 04/04/14 Fri Yep and I think its ridiculous. Be proud of your heritage. But this dates back to early Hollywood when said actors and actresses would change their last names and bleach their hair blonde to "fit in" and be less like the not wanted. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:52:26 04/04/14 Fri Sadly, everyone knows that ethnic girls have a more difficult time winning pageants and they can't change that but they can change their names to Anglicize it. Pageants still aren't fair, sadly enough that girls feel they need to make their names less ethnic. (NT) -- Wandi, 10:20:09 04/05/14 Sat I think it's ridiculous if that's the goal, I understand if the spelling would be extremely complicated but it's not the case. These days, I think a more unique name would actually give a delegate an advantage, imagine Kristen Smith with a more unique name. :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 17:51:47 04/04/14 Fri What ethnicity is the name Kuykendall anyway? (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 22:55:42 04/04/14 Fri Dutch (Netherlands). (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 22:57:25 04/04/14 Fri In general, I don't think people these days are trying to seem less "ethnic," I just think anyone who wants a career in the public spotlight wants a name that is easy to pronounce and easy to remember. I mean, does anyone really think Candace is afraid she would be the victim of anti-Dutch sentiment?? -- Doot, 23:56:50 04/04/14 Fri Really? I think the more distinctive you are, the higher chance of standing out you have. Times that you had to be a WASP to succeed in pageants/Hollywood/music business are long gone. Even in politics. Plus, as in my example a gorgeous, exotic girl like Kristen Smith would have been even more popular if she has a more unique/exotic name (at least here on the message board where "exotic" is very appreciated and at times overrated.) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 00:42:50 04/05/14 Sat Being or looking distinctive, or "ethnic," or whatever is no problem and, as you said, can be an advantage. I'm just saying that anyone who expects to have a career in the public eye is probably going to want a name that is easy to pronounce and remember, just for practical "marketing" reasons. -- Doot, 10:00:22 04/05/14 Sat I'm so sick of the Dutch. They constantly stir up world strife, and I refuse to support anyone with even the slightest tie to the Netherlands. The Dutch need to play with their windmills and tulips and leave everyone else alone! (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:33:38 04/09/14 Wed OMG LOL. I'm Dutch myself, but this is hilarious. (NT) -- Athalia, 10:02:06 04/09/14 Wed I completely agree! I mean, for real, how many wars have the Dutch started? They're violent, bomb totin' people. They cannot be trusted. (NT) -- Groove, 11:57:08 04/09/14 Wed Well, just wait till Candace comes out in the evening gown prelims wearing wooden shoes. -- Doot, 15:19:15 04/09/14 Wed She and Nevada are very alike. I have this feeling both will make the Top10, one will be the sacrificial lamb though coz one of the two will make top 5... Anyone feel the same. Kinda like Australia and South Africa at Miss Universe 2012. (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 03:09:33 04/05/14 Sat I agree with you 100% zero (NT) -- jmo, 10:12:44 04/09/14 Wed I just think that Candace's look is so far removed and "exotic" than all the other contestants that she is going to realllly stand out and not be missed. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:50:56 04/05/14 Sat Agree, DairyQueen. At this risk of being labeled "racist" for use of the term... EXOTIC is a perfect word to describe her. I think she could go wrapped in a white sheet and win evening gown if she wants. She just has that kind of look. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:49:26 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: ILLINOIS top fives!
Author: oz-usb [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 01:26:24 04/09/14 Wed I'm back, kinda :) Hope you didn't miss me too badly :P Miss Illinois USA 2014 - Lexi Atkins (IL TUSA 10 ) 1st runner-up - April Strong (3RU MI TUSA 06) 2nd runner-up - Jessica Albasha (SF 13, 4RU 12) 3rd runner-up - Tabitha Turner (SF 13) 4th runner-up - Victoria Login (2RU IL TUSA 10, 1RU IL TUSA 09) Miss Illinois Teen USA 2014 - Miranda Fenzau (1RU 13, 1RU 12) 1st runner-up - Victoria Atkins 2nd runner-up - Abby Foster 3rd runner-up - Madison Langley 4th runner-up - Hannah Cohn Last edited by author: Wed April 09, 2014 01:32:49 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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welcome back OZ! April Strong was also Miss U.S. International 2007 :) (NT) -- USBModStacey, 01:47:00 04/09/14 Wed Speaking of April, had she won Miss Illinois USA, she'd easily be in my Top 5, possibly my winner. She is gorgeous and exotic. I wonder what her heritage is? (NT) -- Groove, 11:33:07 04/09/14 Wed Almost a sister duo in Illinois! I'm very interested to see how Lexi looks at Miss USA. (NT) -- Athalia, 11:37:31 04/09/14 Wed Gosh... Some really strong runners up in ILLINIOIS this year. Promising future... (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:42:34 04/09/14 Wed I agree. Tabitha Turner looked amazing but I think she aged out. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 12:53:07 04/09/14 Wed The 3rd runner up in Miss, Tabitha Turner) is beautiful! IMO she has the best SS body out of the Top 5. However, what on earth is she wearing as her EG? I hope she or no one else doesn't wear this ever again. Anyway, I'd like to see her, April and Victoria Login come back next year (if they haven't aged out). (NT) -- Groove, 15:02:43 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: Kimberly Harlan Dice
Author: USBModStacey [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 03:13:19 04/08/14 Tue We all know that the pageant community can come together when the need is there. Kimberly Harlan Dice, former Miss Georgia Teen USA just lost her 1 week old baby girl, Lillian last night. To help in the costs of her funeral and unexpected costs. A fund has been set up for her. Please donate, any little bit helps. powered by Last edited by author: Tue April 08, 2014 03:13:59 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh my goodness. I cannot even imagine going through the loss of a child. Poor Kimberly. (NT) -- Groove, 09:53:13 04/08/14 Tue Kim is a wonderful mother to her son Jaxon and I know she is devastated beyond words. The baby was born healthy at 8lbs and no indication there was a problem Please prayer for Kim and her family in this time of deep deep sorrow. (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 12:57:45 04/08/14 Tue This is terrible :( (NT) -- Athalia, 13:22:29 04/08/14 Tue Oh my! Prayers for the whole family! As a mother, that is the biggest fear that I have! Just heartbreaking! (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 15:27:14 04/08/14 Tue This is absolutley horrifying. My heart breaks just breaks for her. (NT) -- jmo, 17:19:16 04/08/14 Tue How terrible! Prayers for her, her family, and the newest little angel. (NT) -- puff, 20:08:16 04/08/14 Tue This news really upset me today. I just cannot imagine what she is going through. The baby must just have been an angel that God needed back immediately. (NT) -- Bostonian, 20:56:30 04/08/14 Tue I have no words! (NT) -- Fan, 23:29:01 04/08/14 Tue Oh my. My heart goes out to the Dice Family!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 03:22:02 04/09/14 Wed Such an indescribable pain. My prayers go out to Kimberly and her husband. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 04:11:21 04/09/14 Wed Many prayers for Kimberly and her family after the loss of this beautiful child. (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:18:31 04/09/14 Wed The thought of the emotional roller coaster almost brings me to me knees: 9 months of giddy anticipation, followed pure joy, then the worst heartbreak imaginable. (NT) -- feel for her, 14:39:34 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: WHO'S THE GIRL YOU SEE ON SO MANY LISTS THAT YOU ARE WONDERING WHY YOU ARE NOT SEEING IT?
Author: TENNESSEE 4 ME! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:51:21 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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New York (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 16:15:56 04/07/14 Mon California (NT) -- PF-Indy, 16:21:21 04/07/14 Mon ditto (NT) -- dink, 17:14:16 04/07/14 Mon Agreed (NT) -- Kelli, 19:09:28 04/07/14 Mon Tennessee and North Carolina (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 16:22:40 04/07/14 Mon South Carolina, for me. (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 17:05:53 04/07/14 Mon South Carolina, Nevada, California, and Hawaii. (NT) -- GMZ, 17:43:03 04/07/14 Mon Agreed. I usually love the blondes, but SC is one I do not get. Same with North Dakota. (NT) -- Illini, 23:51:31 04/07/14 Mon California (NT) -- jmo, 17:39:05 04/07/14 Mon Agreed. (NT) -- Salso., 19:43:07 04/07/14 Mon Maryland, and this is mainly because I have no idea what Tay-B looks like when she smiles. (NT) -- Groove, 18:24:10 04/07/14 Mon I think she got the memo because there has been a recent influx of smiling pics on her Instagram. Lol. I also posted a video of her final question and crowning. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:28:36 04/07/14 Mon Yay! May I politely ask that you post some pix of the beauty I refer to as Tay-B? :) LOL (NT) -- Groove, 19:41:16 04/07/14 Mon A-MEN sistah! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 22:00:00 04/07/14 Mon Maryland is the one I don't get either. Even with the recent pictures of her smiling. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 14:57:37 04/08/14 Tue C-Paz is cute and all but stop trying to make First name initial and 3 letters surname happen. It's not going to happen! (NT) -- Banalities, 22:12:17 04/08/14 Tue Banalities, you need to conform! You, BamaMan and I can start a lucrative trend! (NT) -- Groove, 11:35:37 04/09/14 Wed I'm not a fan of New York. (NT) -- Just saying, 20:43:56 04/07/14 Mon Tennessee (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 21:07:33 04/07/14 Mon I hate to say it, but North Dakota. See has a lovely, distinctive face, but there is an awkwardness about her on stage. That may not be a huge problem, but being from North Dakota, she'll also have to overcome the anti-sash factor to get noticed, which is a big hurdle. So far, I'm not believing it. -- Doot, 21:09:15 04/07/14 Mon Overated: North Dakota Underated: Washington (NT) -- me, 22:44:28 04/07/14 Mon many ca, utah.pa, fla, dc, ga. maine, nev, nh,oh,va,wi,tenn,miss,oh, wv (NT) -- catalina, 23:01:31 04/07/14 Mon Florida. I know I'm in the minatory but she is way to overrated. People are already acting like she won, she's way to commercial, and it's kind of Annoying. People were like this with last years Florida winner and look what happened. I don't think this years winner will be any different. Florida always overhypes theirs girls and then they end up falling flat during finals. They become to over confident and then lose themselves at nationals. -- KBX62792, 23:29:10 04/07/14 Mon Florida (NT) -- Marylander, 23:57:17 04/07/14 Mon FLORIDA! (NT) -- Sone, 05:33:58 04/08/14 Tue There are a lot of girls this year that are pretty, but that don't scream "Miss USA" to me. Having said that, I am not even starting my actual list until they start arriving in LA - a lot can change between now and then. For example - Miss CA - I haven't seen any really recent photos (unlike Mabelynn who posted pics all the time on Instagram, Cassie not so much), so who knows what she will look like 2 weeks prior to the pageant? -- djm (not signed in), 09:09:07 04/08/14 Tue Yeah, at the beginning CA posted quite often, but not some much now. She did post a picture of her working out at the gym on her FB page, but not much. I really want to see more of Iowa and Mass. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 10:13:39 04/08/14 Tue Georgia (NT) -- Tits McGee, 10:38:26 04/08/14 Tue Louisiana, Nevada (sorry Shanna, love), and West Virginia. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 14:27:47 04/08/14 Tue Louisiana! (NT) -- Just Don't See It At All!, 15:30:16 04/08/14 Tue Virginia (NT) -- Anon, 21:43:02 04/08/14 Tue Tennessee. I don't get her. She always looks the same and it looks like she cannot pull off different looks. It always looks like she has far too much makeup on. Even though her wardrobe is great, her bone structure nice ... I just feel bored with her. (NT) -- Kelli, 22:41:31 04/08/14 Tue South Carolina (NT) -- puff, 01:57:20 04/09/14 Wed South Carolina (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 04:07:45 04/09/14 Wed WEST VIRGINIA (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:44:54 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: Social Relevance. How much Miss Universe Pageant matters in your country determines the amount of MUO's blind favor? Any thoughts?
Author: KiwiGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 04:37:26 04/09/14 Wed Newly crowned Miss Philippines-Universe returns to her hometown in the deep south like a Queen. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Age requirement
Author: Samuel [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 00:02:08 04/09/14 Wed I have a question about the age requirement... why is Catherine Ho ineligible to compete in Miss USA 2015? Wouldn't she be 26 when Miss USA comes in 2015? She is under 27 years old by Feb. 1, 2015... because her birthday is Dec. 31, so she should be considered 26 this year... and even 26 before Feb. 1, 2015.. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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She was 25 at Miss MD USA this year... which means if her birthday is December 31 that means she turned 26 on December 31 2013 (and thus was eligible for this year) but will turn 27 on December 31 2014 meaning she will be over 26 on 1 Feb 2015 and thus ineligible for the 2015 season. (NT) -- oz-usb, 00:14:34 04/09/14 Wed

Subject: Miss CA...looking good
Author: MadeYaLook [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:39:23 04/08/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ugh damn iPad ....I can't post anything... Can a mod please delete my post please? (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 23:42:50 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: My list for what it is worth....
Author: SanFranGuy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 02:59:23 04/04/14 Fri Here is a glance at my list so far. Things are gonna change! MISS USA: Florida First Runner Up: California Second Runner Up: West Virginia Third Runner Up: Nevada Fourth Runner Up: South Carolina 6th: Georgia 7th: Alabama 8th: North Dakota 9th: Tennessee 10th: Pennsylvania 11th: Oklahoma 12th: Louisiana 13th: Texas 14th: Utah 15th: Wisconsin 16th: Massachusetts Bubbles: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, DC, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia * Note: I went to Miss California USA and this girl can speak extremely well. She, West Virginia, and North Dakota, if they all make top 5, may duke it out in OSQ. I have no idea how well Florida speaks, but I hope she speaks well enough. Last edited by author: Fri April 04, 2014 17:13:51 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Excellent winner! I am not as convinced as some about West Virginia, I think blond color is ok on her but a darker shade. I noticed she's getting a lot of traction these days so I'll keep an eye on her. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 04:12:08 04/04/14 Fri Thanks H+S. Watch fot her. She can be very sexy. Don't let the wholesome Fadil fool you! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:15:53 04/04/14 Fri I like this list too, and I've got my eyes on West Virginia and others as well. Someone new for me that I'm watching is Massachusetts, she seems to be getting traction lately too. (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:14:56 04/04/14 Fri I did not pick Caroline to win her state pageant, but she has impressed me in her candids and Fadil. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:22:23 04/04/14 Fri Great list. 14 out of my 16 either in your Top 16 or bubble list. But I'm interested in your omission of Maryland and Hawaii, both of whom are very high up on my list. What are your thoughts regarding those two? (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:22:14 04/04/14 Fri I really like Hawaii. I just think her Fadil is not the most flattering and I am leaving her where she is at the moment knowing i will come back and probably change it and possibly add her (I picked her to win her state title). Maryland is the girl I don't get. Her Fadil was underwhelming to me, and so are her candids. Again, just my opinion. Who do we not match with? (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 16:20:06 04/04/14 Fri Hawaii and Maryland :) The only contestant in your Top 10 that I don't have in my Top 16 at this point in time is West Virginia (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 17:51:45 04/04/14 Fri Very realistic list, but I am not seeing what others are in West Virginia. Or I'm just still upset about Chelsea not advancing further, lol. No other WV lady tops her in my opinion. (Maybe Haley Holloway when she competes for Miss..) (NT) -- Athalia, 14:25:31 04/04/14 Fri LOL I think a lot of us are still scratching our head wondering why Chelsea didn't advance further than she did at Miss USA- but I really think this years winner has the potential to do well. As a side note I would include Hawaii on this list as at least a bubble (NT) -- Mack_P, 15:03:02 04/04/14 Fri As much as I think Charisse had a great headshot, I think it does not read as sexy as she can be, nor does it show her versatility, though it is a more wholesome look. These pics show the side I have been seeing all along. This is why I have her so high. She will be looking more glam and sultry in prelims. :) She will the Ecuador of this pageant, and that is a compliment since I had Ecuador in my top ten prepageant. :) (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 16:57:46 04/04/14 Fri West Virginia will definitely be the Ecuador of the pageant! She is very driven, and I see her placing high. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 18:55:12 04/04/14 Fri Thank you Future Mr. USB! ;) I am glad you agree with me! I think she will do well, and she is super smart! (besides beautiful) (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 02:28:47 04/05/14 Sat I'll keep my eye on WV, just for you :) (NT) -- Athalia, 04:15:46 04/05/14 Sat Thank you my dear! :) (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 10:46:59 04/05/14 Sat Accurate list and so glad you are going to make it to Miss USA again this year, SanFranGuy. The only girl that I have nowhere on my radar is West Virginia. (NT) -- DAIRYQUEEN, 06:49:11 04/05/14 Sat Thanks DQ! I am happy I am going as well. It is okay not to get a girl. Maryland is that girl for me. But things will constantly be changing as we go along! :) (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 10:22:29 04/05/14 Sat A few people seem to really like West Virginia. I'll have to take a closer look. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 10:32:06 04/05/14 Sat She is beautiful, and swim suit should be her bread and butter, much like Ecuador at Universe, but then I said that about Virginia last year who I ranked first in swim suit followed by Alabama and Louisiana and I was incorrect. But I hope this prediction will be accurate! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 12:04:51 04/06/14 Sun I LOVE WEST VIRGINIA! One of my favorites for the title! (NT) -- SexyDrew82, 16:28:45 04/04/14 Fri :) (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:17:25 04/04/14 Fri SanFranGuy, I am actually very close to Charisse. Partly the reason why I'm going to USA is to see her! We've been pretty good friends since 2012, when she first competed so I'm highly anticipating that she will make a huge impact - not based on just looks but the overall package. She is a very determined woman, and she's going to do an amazing job! (NT) -- SexyDrew82 (not signed in), 21:19:14 04/07/14 Mon I love WV too and she's gorgeous! Her figure is ridiculous great and curvy and she'll do really well. Imo, she's a lot more beautiful than last year's winner and her SS was photoshopped which made everyone think her SS was great but Chelsea fizzled after SS at Miss USA because it was live with no opportunity for photoshop. Charisse will be a top contender for Miss USA 2014!! (NT) -- Wandi, 19:03:56 04/04/14 Fri Good list, H8R!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 16:33:02 04/04/14 Fri Thanks H8R! Glad I have your approival! :-P (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:10:48 04/04/14 Fri Just saw a picture (candid) of Miss FL and she is way too thin and I don't think she win it all. (NT) -- Fan, 11:00:57 04/08/14 Tue I dont know why,.... But I just cant buy in to West Virginia. She is very pretty, just not in my top 20 (NT) -- ICEMAN, 12:07:35 04/08/14 Tue I love your list, SFG :) At this point, I just cannot get on the Massachusetts & Oklahoma bandwagon. Louisiana is another I do not get as of now. Overall, superb picks & I can see this outcome actually coming into fruition (even though all aren't in my Top 16/bubble list). (NT) -- Groove, 21:09:27 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: Erin & Cassidy @ Shorty awards
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:25:39 04/08/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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~~~~ CLICK IN FOR MORE ~~ -- BreeZe, 15:30:52 04/08/14 Tue* hot damn! this is the best erin has looked all year. not to say a short skirts are required, but her styling is spot on. cassidy looks fine im not a huge fan of hers though. (NT) -- Vegas, 16:02:35 04/08/14 Tue Both gorgeous! (NT) -- Athalia, 16:22:27 04/08/14 Tue Cassidy looks fantastic! (NT) -- jmo, 17:15:49 04/08/14 Tue TWO BEAUTIES personifying this program. (NT) -- GMZ, 17:42:39 04/08/14 Tue Um, wow, Miss USA looks amazing in all of these candids! Beautiful! (NT) -- Groove, 20:59:44 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: Miss North Carolina USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:16:02 04/06/14 Sun Last edited by author: Sun April 06, 2014 12:27:20 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not trying to be rude here but either she is really little or her sash is entirely too big. Her sash reminds of a state winner who puts her sash on a toddler for a photo op. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:23:19 04/06/14 Sun She is HAWTTTTTT! (NT) -- chexmex, 12:35:07 04/06/14 Sun Can anyone tell me the designer of that red gown? I need that gown...lol (NT) -- l, 12:54:41 04/06/14 Sun It reminds me of Erin's Universe gown. Anything Jessica Rabbit esque wins me over. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:10:11 04/06/14 Sun The beautiful gown is a Shawn YEARICK! It is fabulous !!! (NT) -- Dream Gown, 16:04:04 04/06/14 Sun It is sooooo 90's beauty queen! Tennessee should wear it. Hehe. I do love it, though!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 19:28:48 04/06/14 Sun wow! I expect her to make the cut. beautiful! a lot of people comment on her height, but with a face and body like that she will make the cut! (NT) -- A NC fan, 13:42:03 04/06/14 Sun I'm sorry, but she's a no for me. I just don't see it... (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 14:25:44 04/06/14 Sun She reminds me of a young Cindy Crawford. Stunning. (NT) -- jmo, 17:34:26 04/06/14 Sun Although she's not in my Top 16, Olivia looks amazing in these photos. I think she looks much better without the amount of makeup I've seen on her in previous photos. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she made the cut. I'm sure she'll be very well prepared come June. (NT) -- Groove (not signed in), 17:56:23 04/06/14 Sun Miss Congeniality, maybe! (NT) -- HiJake, 19:29:41 04/06/14 Sun Everytime I see her, I think Anne Bancroft. (Don't know if anyone else around here is old enough to know who that is :-) -- Doot, 20:51:05 04/06/14 Sun I'm not very old, but I know who Anne Bancroft is :) and yes, I DO see a resemblance. (NT) -- Groove, 10:10:25 04/07/14 Mon She reminds me of Counselor Troi. A TNG-inspired shoot would be really hot! (NT) -- puff, 20:13:48 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: When do the girls arrive in Baton Rouge?
Author: inquiting minds [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:31:21 04/08/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think May 24 or May 25. (NT) -- Anon, 17:26:44 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: Miss Iowa USA
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:29:29 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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She looks incredible on the right! (NT) -- all eyes on - eye uh wuh, 18:22:55 04/07/14 Mon LOL- eye uh wuh. I had to read that slowly to get it :/ (NT) -- Groove, 18:25:13 04/07/14 Mon Holy moly, she is beautiful and extreeeeeemely underrated. I honestly think that 2014 could be the end of the 13 year dry spell of the Cornhusker State. I just hope that she's styled to the 9's and is well-prepared. Her placing will all come down to that. She's easily one of the Top 5 most photogenic brunettes this year. HiJake, good call on being the ONLY ONE to pick Cay-Brad on the Road To ;) (NT) -- Groove, 18:30:58 04/07/14 Mon ;-) I'm loving all your nicknames CayBrad, TayB. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:30:38 04/07/14 Mon ;) (NT) -- Groove, 19:38:58 04/07/14 Mon The Cornhusker State is Nebraska. Iowa is the Hawkeye State. (NT) -- Nebraska has a good chance too!, 20:13:22 04/07/14 Mon Oops! Guess I'm not too great on the state nicknames :/ Thanks for correcting lol... (NT) -- Groove, 09:57:47 04/08/14 Tue She looks great in pewter (NT) -- Yep, 19:06:18 04/07/14 Mon Completely agree. Pewter (or any cool color) looks phenomenal on her. (NT) -- Groove, 19:43:25 04/07/14 Mon After seeing some of my friend's lists, i noticed I'm one of the few that has Iowa in my Top 16. I think she looks great, and I've been a fan of hers since she was crowned. She has that young, fresh, look that I like the USA girls to have, but she also has a sophistication to her look that I think a Miss USA needs. I'm excited to see how she looks when she arrived in Louisiana and I definitely think she has the potential to bring Iowa to the finals. (NT) -- JayBay, 20:26:01 04/07/14 Mon I'm also one of the few JayBay...Iowa and Indiana are two of my favorites right now!! (NT) -- PGMomma, 23:47:10 04/07/14 Mon Is anybody else getting Demi Lovato on the left? (NT) -- Phyllis Darnell, 15:18:08 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: http://www.weather.com/health/do-you-live-fattest-city-20140404
Author: no name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 04:15:40 04/08/14 Tue Fattest US areas Baton Rouge # 50 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Well, I guess there'll be no shortage on where to eat for tasty cuisine! (NT) -- Groove, 12:43:19 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: Interesting article about miss universe state directors (2011)
Author: vegas [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:54:50 04/07/14 Mon I came across this interesting read today. What is most interesting is that Paula is the reason teen USA is still around. http://www.franchisetimes.com/August-2011/Miss-Universe/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What states did Infinity Franchise Capital run? Anyone else notice Amanda Soltero's picture in the article? (NT) -- Anon, 09:13:06 04/08/14 Tue SMALL WORLD! I know the woman who wrote this article, as well as her editor. We belong to the same publishing association. Crazy stuff. (NT) -- MoNkayMaN, 11:01:24 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: Eloise check your email.
Author: . [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:50:42 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Bumpitty bump (NT) -- ., 09:25:05 04/08/14 Tue

Subject: FUNDRAISERS FOR PAGEANTS
Author: STARSHINER! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:26:28 04/07/14 Mon Has anyone here ever done fundraisers for their pageants system? Which ones work, and which ones don't? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: m
Author: m [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:31:27 04/07/14 Mon 1. What is the temperature of an evening gown? 2. Can a Miss America contestant take LSD during her talent? 3. What happens if there is a hiding spider in the winners flowers? 4. Are pageant contestants aware that they might contract rabies if a rabid animal enters the hotel they are staying at? 5. What if a UFO abducted a contestant and replaced her with a fake look alike? Would that be fair to the other contestants? 6. If a pageant contestant fall asleep during narcolepsy while competing will that hurt her score? 7. Is speaking in tongues permitted backstage before competing? 8. Are the contestants checked for crabs, so they don't itch while competing? 9. Will a MUO contestant's blood type effect the MUO choices for the top 16? 10. If a pageant winner goes blind during her reign can she still keep the title? 11. Is a contestant allowed to have a phobia of kaleidoscopes? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1) Well, that depends on the gown. 2) I heard it was only "frowned upon." 3) I'm guessing nothing good for the contestant, but pure entertainment for the rest. 4) I'm pretty sure it's in the contract. 5) No, I think you have to be a natural born human. 6) I think it would hurt more than just her score. 7) Free speech, baby. 8) Well, that depends..I will not go any further than that ;). 9) I don't think so. 10) Sure, she's not dead. 11) Sure.---I don't know why I indulge is these... (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 13:17:07 04/07/14 Mon In the old days, MUO was more transparent about this kind of stuff. Remember how Bob Barker used to say "Now in the event that the new Miss USA is captured by alien beings and removed from the solar system, the first runner-up shall take over." Nowadays, who knows what the policy is. -- Doot, 14:58:00 04/07/14 Mon Jupiter and Neptune had MUO franchises for years but their flights to Earth kept getting cancelled. I heard Miss Mercury actually arrived to the Bahamas in 2009 but she was sent home due to "dehydration". I don't know what to believe anymore. (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 17:31:32 04/07/14 Mon Miss Pluto was disqualified because you have to be a planet to compete. (NT) -- PF-Indy, 18:24:35 04/07/14 Mon (NT) -- Groove, 18:36:02 04/07/14 Mon Lol IKR? Damn astronomers :/ (NT) -- Groove, 19:36:56 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: GA on my mind
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:19:56 04/06/14 Sun There's no way I can see her being left out of the T15 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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YES!!!! Finally - the picture on the right looks different and it is stunning. The first photo as with every other photo of her she has looked the same. Maybe its the side angle pose - but front on - WOW!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 12:21:45 04/06/14 Sun MISS GEORGIA USA 2014 has really been overlooked and underestimated on this forum, but I believe during preliminaries and on the final night of MISS USA 2014 she will SHINE!!!! She's got the potential to take it ALL!!!! -- Otto, 14:33:05 04/06/14 Sun I loved Georgia from her state crowning, and she remained firmly among my favorites. It's almost amusing to me that everyone is getting excited about her NOW when I think her look hasn't changed at all. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 15:26:31 04/06/14 Sun Good observation. She has actually been the most consistent pre state, finals night, and post crowning. She has firmly been in my top 15. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:33:15 04/06/14 Sun Haha. So true. Makeup's a little better nowadays, but she pretty much looks the same. (NT) -- HiJake, 16:11:57 04/06/14 Sun Tiki Java it's not so much about her look changing, but I believe that others can see the potential in her! (NT) -- Otto, 05:43:16 04/07/14 Mon Georgia looking good! And also, this pictures proves Mississippi teen's future promise as a Miss. And also might be her downfall at Miss Teen USA, looking beyond her age. She is stunning though! (NT) -- Athalia, 15:47:27 04/06/14 Sun Georgia looks awesome. I have her in my top 5. She was in my top 10. She is joining FL, ND, CA, and SC. (NT) -- Renee, 17:51:04 04/06/14 Sun I have no shred of doubt in my mind that Georgia will make the top 5. She may even go all the way (NT) -- Kev, 03:05:37 04/07/14 Mon She is a spicy chocolate! I love a chocolate. What about you??? (NT) -- BamaMan, 06:31:27 04/07/14 Mon I really like her. She has lost some weight. She looks great. (NT) -- Cal, 09:17:44 04/07/14 Mon This could easily be your 2014 Miss USA and Teen USA. I really think Tiana may win the 1st Miss USA crown for Ga! Unfortunately Vaeda wont be out of High School yet and MUO likes them 18/19. She deserves it though based on looks! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 17:51:36 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: some of the girls in ATL
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:52:58 04/04/14 Fri ND, WY, MN OR, WY, ND Last edited by author: Fri April 04, 2014 11:58:20 Edited 3 times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh, OREGON, my dark horse. Wyoming is climbing up for me. (NT) -- Groove, 11:03:15 04/04/14 Fri Thats WY not WV, and I love her!! (NT) -- FutureMiss, 11:55:01 04/04/14 Fri yikes... i need to study my abbreviations more. thanks for the correction (NT) -- BreeZe, 11:57:33 04/04/14 Fri All three look great. ND & MN are already in my top16 and WY is a bubble. I have run out of space for girls that are surging ie: GA & WY. (NT) -- :-(, 12:00:04 04/04/14 Fri Minnesota is moving up my list (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 12:56:56 04/04/14 Fri Oh my God. OR, WY, ND would be a very refreshing top 3! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:37:19 04/04/14 Fri OR and WY, strong bubbles for me. ND I love obviously. MN gives me the vibe that she will do much better in Miss than she did at Teen (like Stacie Juris). But I wish she wouldn't do such a strong brow. It's always distracting in pictures of her. Makes her look stern. (NT) -- Athalia, 14:30:33 04/04/14 Fri ND is bringing it hard!!!!! She is fresh and young; and any girl that can pull off flats I love. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:49:34 04/04/14 Fri From this group, the only one I see that has Miss Universe potential is North Dakota. The rest can just go home. (NT) -- xoxox, 18:43:46 04/06/14 Sun Agree, not seeing it at all with the others. (NT) -- Hmm, 15:31:52 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: MN, UT, & For Sherri HIll
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:20:55 04/04/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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WHO is that on the right in the red dress! (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:23:21 04/04/14 Fri Ninja Edit: It's Summer Priester- (My road to pick and 2RU for SC last year) (NT) -- BreeZe, 10:27:48 04/04/14 Fri She was in another thread posing with Haley (MN) in a Sherri Hill robe. Someone mentioned Summer Priester (who was 2nd RU to C. Zapolski). Can someone confirm if this is Summer? (NT) -- Groove, 10:52:14 04/04/14 Fri It's her, and she looks amazeballs. (NT) -- BreeZe, 11:01:45 04/04/14 Fri I was fortunate enough to have judged Summer her last year competing in South Carolina Teen USA. She made top 5, and I remember thinking, "wow... I hope this girl ends up competing in MISS one day!" She had great results in the MISS division last year. But truthfully, with each picture that comes out of her, I like her more and more. I hope she doesnt win SC too early, because she will win that title one day. And I think this girl as a mature, gorgeous woman, would be very, very tough competition at Miss USA. Rather than a beautiful 19 year old. Regardless, I love her. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:35:00 04/04/14 Fri Pi love! <> :) (NT) -- Miss-Kristin (not logged in), 14:51:38 04/07/14 Mon BreeZe, thank you for posting lots of pictures. Do you mind including the state when you post? I, for one, have trouble distinguishing one leggy brunette from the next. :) (NT) -- SouthernGirl, 10:48:20 04/04/14 Fri Hey southern- I put it in the title...but I'll try and remember to put it in the body too. Wasn't sure who the girl on the right was, but she has since been identified as summer priester from SC (NT) -- BreeZe, 10:54:09 04/04/14 Fri Missed that! Thank you, nonetheless. I'm only able to check in occasionally, and I feel so lost with this year's bunch. So pretty, but I don't know who anyone is! (NT) -- SouthernGirl, 10:59:46 04/04/14 Fri the girl in red has it girl written all over her.utah looks 16. and a big no to those dresses (NT) -- fun question, 10:53:24 04/04/14 Fri They are prom dresses so doubt they are wearing them. I personally like the dress though. (NT) -- GG, 11:57:25 04/04/14 Fri Yeah, I'm gonna have to pass on those dresses. Yikes. But the models are gorgeous! MINNESOTA is in my Top 5, while UTAH is in and out of my Top 16, and Summer needs to compete again this year. (NT) -- Groove, 11:00:28 04/04/14 Fri MINNESOTA is hot and cold for me. Sometimes I think she has top 5 potential. Other times I keep her as a bubble. I think UTAH is a little more consistent overall, and will likely get the nod into the top 16. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:36:23 04/04/14 Fri The guy judges are gonna love her. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 15:52:17 04/04/14 Fri Yes, boobs are a little too big, but I remember how much I loved Kim Yee at Universe 2000, her boobs were not an issue at all and it was still during the time when plastic surgery was viewed negatively. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 17:38:41 04/04/14 Fri LOL when I see her all i see is a reflection of Morgan Woolard - in a good way. In both cases, I think the boobs will help/helped at least enough for top 15. (NT) -- Vegas, 19:00:42 04/04/14 Fri something is wrong with a dr who would do this. Firsh do no harm. (NT) -- catalina, 19:43:48 04/04/14 Fri Those things are crazy. They are not even symmetric. Mandatory 10-point deduction. -- Doot, 21:42:01 04/04/14 Fri I see Miss Hooters not Miss USA with this one (NT) -- Class, 20:19:05 04/04/14 Fri I've watched Miss Hooters-she could never win that pageant-not sexy enough (NT) -- fan, 21:56:39 04/04/14 Fri As a proud of owner of fake tittie balls I will give this peice of advice...it takes at least 2 months for the initially swelling to go down and a minimum of 6 before they really "fall" and settling into place and a year for them to look as "natural" as they will. So ladies...do not expose them until atleast 6 months post op (NT) -- FanniePack, 15:04:08 04/07/14 Mon my guess is UT's jugs are not as huge as they appear but she consistently locks and loads them into bikini tops that have an underwire and probably some padding. a simple triangle bikini top would do her more justice in my opinion. still a gorgeous girl though (NT) -- hands on top, 21:46:07 04/04/14 Fri Yeah, they aren't nearly as large looking in the top photo in the Sherri Hill gown. Hopefully she doesn't have them pushed up to her chin for Miss USA. (NT) -- HasBeenQueenie, 13:05:20 04/05/14 Sat Summer and Keyla were my top 2 for SC last year, and I fully believe both will be on the Miss USA stage in the very near future. Minnesota has been my wild card since she was crowned. I think she'll either make the top 15/16 or just barely miss the semis. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 16:39:45 04/05/14 Sat The girl in red (Summer) is GORGEOUS - I like her WAY better than the girl that won. Other than that, I don't care for much else in this picture. Must've it's the HORRID dress, but MN and UT look short and plain to me. -- dim (not signed in), 10:33:21 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: Miss Universe for Yamamay
Author: BreeZe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:09:56 04/07/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I must admit, I was not AT ALL thrilled with her win and so wanted Spain to win but I am so glad Molly won Miss Universe. I have loved seeing her face all year, despite being devastatingly gorgeous she seems so approachable and nice. Love her. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 10:34:30 04/07/14 Mon The girl with 100 names :) Easily one of the best Miss Universe winners in recent memory. Olivia who? lol sorry its a joke. (NT) -- Vegas, 10:52:28 04/07/14 Mon Oh Vegas, we see eye to eye on a lot of things. I agree, Molly is one of the best in a long time. As far as Olivia, I didn't get her Universe win but I do see why she won. There is something captivating about her in a "starlet" kind of way. Is she beauty pageant/Universe drop dead glamazon gorgeous, heck no? I can see how she might have won the judges over though. -- CURLYDEWD, 10:57:05 04/07/14 Mon You are right. I attended prelims and finals so I think I am still in shock USA won the Universe I attended. I have grown to love her finals night gown though (NT) -- Vegas, 11:56:48 04/07/14 Mon I love her. So so so beautiful. She was in my Top 5 from the time the girls arrived in Moscow. Throughout her reign, she's been so solid in nearly every appearance photo, candid, and professional shot. She almost makes me forget about how much I love Miss Great Britain. Almost. :) (NT) -- dixiedarling, 13:19:48 04/07/14 Mon

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Author: WOW! Az Teen USA! MY Fav for the Crown! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:43:49 04/04/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Oh no :( The picture showed in the preview...what am I doing wrong? (NT) -- Help!, 16:46:30 04/04/14 Fri lexis - PA, you beat me to it! :D (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:19:56 04/04/14 Fri You have to be a registered user in order to post pics but I will gladly post for you! :) (NT) -- lexis-PA, 17:18:49 04/04/14 Fri Thanks so much Lexi-PA, I tried to register once but it never sent me the confirmation ;/ (NT) -- AZ Fan, 13:10:38 04/07/14 Mon She's in my Top 5. I love the styling, but not the best photo. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:43:37 04/05/14 Sat does anyone else notice the resemblance that Fl teen 1st runner up Olivia Caputo has to Arizona teen (NT) -- they're practically twins, 23:37:51 04/06/14 Sun

Subject: WOWWWZZZZ....She is stunning!! (RI)
Author: Pls post [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:05:42 04/04/14 Fri Can someone post her pic? She looks amazing!! https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1959250_613954152013762_426144490_n.jpg [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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She is gorgeous! (NT) -- NEQueen, 22:53:10 04/04/14 Fri yey, hope she makes it to top15. I thought I was the only one loving her. (NT) -- Ben, 23:28:37 04/04/14 Fri is this Rhode Island She is on my list (NT) -- catalina, 01:17:42 04/05/14 Sat She reminds me of the RI USA 2001 rep (did not like her at all). But I really like this years rep - I think she will be a soft spot for me - the styling needs to be right though. The major issue is how she styles her hair (NT) -- Vegas, 02:13:21 04/05/14 Sat Especially because of the darn Louisiana humidity in May & June. (NT) -- Anon, 02:30:40 04/05/14 Sat She is getting better, however, I think the competition this year is just a tad too strong (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 03:03:46 04/05/14 Sat I can see her being this year's Jacklyn Schultz (last year's Michigan). Started off rocky, gained support, showed up looking awesome and become a last minute favorite, and then...nothing. I have a feeling she'll gain attention and get people excited, but just won't be able to cut it in the end. I think she looks great, though. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:40:09 04/05/14 Sat Jacklyn was robbed last year - she was/is AMAZING. I've been following her (and Mabelynn from CA and Michelle Aguirre from FL) on Instagram and I've gotta say they all were robbed. In their selfies and modeling shots I've seen consistantly WAY better pics of them than any I've seen of Erin. But maybe that is just me... -- djm (not logged in), 12:28:06 04/05/14 Sat She made my final Top 16. She intrigued me from the beginning and I'm glad that she gained a good amount of support toward the end. I was a big supporter of Mabelynn too, so I'm glad she was able to get a Top 15 spot. Florida, I must say that I was surprised that she failed to make the cut, but that's mostly because given her hype I was convinced she was going to make it. I personally don't think she was robbed, though. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:13:24 04/05/14 Sat I have been keeping my eyes on RI since her crowning knowing there was vast potential there. Vast potential officially realized. This girl is 6 feet tall and will definitely stand out. I definitely need to find a spot for her after these photos. Lets also not forget that she probably speaks some Portuguese since she IS a Portagee and that would go a long way in Fortaleza with the Brazilians for a USA girl to speak their language. Unlike in Mexico, this girl would become an instantly well liked U.S. rep. This girl is the epitome of exotic and so out of the box. Hope she brings a great attitude, gown, and ss body to Baton Rouge. (NT) -- I love her chances!, 11:10:28 04/05/14 Sat Good analysis. It worked for Susie in Texas knowing Miss Universe would be in Panama. I think PA needs to translate exotic (ala Alicia Blanco). A bad example is France 2013 - this girl was Tahitian and had I not known that - I would not have known. PA needs to work her Afro Brazillian side. Win is long shot but top 16 is very possible. (NT) -- Vegas, 13:23:22 04/05/14 Sat I think you mean RI. Anyway, I must say that while wasn't fully on the France train since Marine wasn't competing, I still held out hope that Hinarani would do well. Unfortunately, she fell way down when she arrived in Moscow. I do wonder if she would have faired better if she competed as Miss Tahiti. Part of her appeal was that she had an Island vibe about her and I would have loved to see that reflected in her styling (although it would have been hard to do that in Moscow). Miss Tahiti was the runner up again this year, so there is a slight chance another Tahitian could compete at Miss Universe. We'll see if they learn from their mistakes. (NT) -- HiJake, 18:27:42 04/05/14 Sat I believe so, also MU likes to give at least one spot per continent, so with Australia being a bit weaker than expected Tahiti would have been in a better position. Being from Europe is always tougher as there is more competition and with no Telemundo infact the semi-finalists possibilities are more restricted (unless chosen as a Trump ticket). (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 21:34:23 04/05/14 Sat I mean this in the nicest way possible: What bugged me about France 2013 was that she was "whitned up" for Miss Universe. All of her Tahitian goods and exoticness was removed and she looked no different than any other French winner. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:54:05 04/05/14 Sat She speaks some Portuguese, but she is of Cap Verdean (Cabo Verde) descent, there was an interview with her where she confirmed it. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 19:17:06 04/05/14 Sat Makes me love her more. I dated a man from Cape Verde. GORGEOUS people! It is the country where most hurricanes form, off the northwestern tip of Africa and it is also a very beautiful country. This makes sense because many Cape Verdeans live in New England! (NT) -- thanks for that info!, 19:44:39 04/05/14 Sat Ohh I thought she was Brazillian??? What is her full ethnicity? Cape Versdian is HOTTT!!!!!!! (NT) -- Vegas, 22:55:04 04/05/14 Sat Cape verde has no indigenous population, they are a mix of Africans and Portuguese. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 23:08:51 04/05/14 Sat According to her bio on the Miss USA website, she's both Brazilian and Cape Verdean. Most of her family lives in Brazil. (NT) -- HiJake, 06:37:21 04/06/14 Sun Nicole Scherzinger (NT) -- ..., 12:34:03 04/05/14 Sat PA is pretty but Nicole is stunning! (NT) -- Vegas, 13:21:00 04/05/14 Sat She has come a long way since being crowned, and I think in a less competitive year would have a really good chance of placing. But there's something I can't quite get onboard with. She is very pretty, and there's still a couple of months until Miss USA, so we'll see what the final look is! Unlike previous years, it doesn't seem like a lot of front runners are falling out of favor. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 16:34:56 04/05/14 Sat SUSHMITA SEN 2.0 (NT) -- Love her!, 19:37:42 04/05/14 Sat She has moved up to a bubble for me, I'm very excited to see how she styles herself at USA (NT) -- Mack_P, 10:02:06 04/06/14 Sun She'd be in my top 15 if this was Miss America. Too safe and wholesome of a look for Miss USA. Not feeling her. (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 11:05:12 04/07/14 Mon RI USA -- TIM, 11:31:40 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: I have 17 girls I am trying to squeeze into 15 spots. I have another 7 girls right on the bubble. That's 24 girls. Not one of them has a sash that says TEXAS. My question to all of you is: WILL TEXAS MAKE THE CUT?
Author: I love Lauren Guzman but I just am not seeing it against this year's girls. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:05:12 04/04/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have Texas as a bubble, but really only because of her sash. I'm happy Lauren got her title (I applaud the girls that keep on trying), but I don't think there's room for her in this competitive year. (NT) -- Athalia, 14:07:59 04/04/14 Fri Was beginning to think I was the only one, if not for the fact that I have never heard so little hype (good or bad comments) in the longest time on here. (NT) -- OP, 17:31:35 04/04/14 Fri not alot of people also expected Ana to make it, and she did, i think if Lauren exudes that same sex appeal, she is a shoo in, if she is too demure, i dont see it, its all about the presentation!! (NT) -- Texas Freak, 20:46:51 04/04/14 Fri In fairness, Ana was on most lists, it's simply that most people believed she'd end up outside of the top 10, in the 11th to 16th range. On the other hand, Lauren is more of a question mark, for two reasons, A:) it's a very strong year, sash factor may not be enough and B:) she failed to make the cut at Teen. Personally, I love Lauren, she has a nice, wholesome look yet can be sexy, she needs to work on her catwalk and gown selection (one of the problems with Lauren over the years was that her gown selections left a lot to be desired, even this year at TX was pretty average (but better than her previous gowns). (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 23:07:34 04/04/14 Fri I don't think missing the cut at Teen really has that much to do with whether or not you do or don't make the cut at USA. I think Lauren has grown tremendously. What I worry about her is that she is so reserved. You can't rely on just beauty to get you into the top 15. I hope she goes for it! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 02:23:11 04/05/14 Sat Texas is a favorite of mine. Such a sweetheart. But I don't see the same spark and fire in her eyes as I did leading up to her winning Texas. There is another contestant that resembles her ALOT and am afraid it's going to end up hurting Lauren in the end. (NT) -- whiteknight, 02:13:14 04/05/14 Sat She's the most under-the-radar Miss Texas USA I can recall. I never underestimate the contestants from Texas. While Lauren is not in my personal Top 15, I won't be surprised if she makes it. (NT) -- BamaMan, 10:13:15 04/05/14 Sat The thing about Texas is she is really tall with a great body. She does not photograph well but in person she's a knockout. She really could go either way. (NT) -- just saying, 10:47:47 04/05/14 Sat Lauren is not "very tall". I talked to her and she was about 4 inches taller than my 5'7" in flats. WITH 5 INCH HEALS ON. You do the math. I love Lauren as a person and am thrilled she finally won but don't see much progression each year she competes. She looks almost scared or nervous or coasting; something. I think she has a heart of gold and is way prettier in person than in pictures. But she's got to be around 5'6" - 5'7", which is not "very tall". Be curious to see if she makes the cut. (NT) -- If she brings it and makes the cut I won't blame it on the sash., 16:30:39 04/05/14 Sat I really believe Lauren has the goods. Very year at Texas she performed better and better, I'd say she was over looked at least once for the crown. However, this year she was the best I have ever seen her. she's a sophisticated woman, sexy as hell, smart, and a happy spirit. She has what it takes, I can see her winning. -- A FAn, 14:01:51 04/05/14 Sat I think lauren fits what MUO has been crowning lately. Sophisticated soft natural beauty. I heard she's stunning in person. I love lauren and hope she does well. (NT) -- South star, 15:23:47 04/05/14 Sat Texas is a lot like VZ in the fact no matter who they crown, they are always one of the better prepped and styled reps once they show up for arrivals. Though Lauren isn't on my list of favorites, I would not be surprised if she exceeded expectations and even got the call. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 08:01:15 04/06/14 Sun Texas seems to have a permanent place in the top 10 regardless of who goes. Texas is a big pageant with over 100 contestants and MUO rewards that. (NT) -- statistician, 18:18:09 04/06/14 Sun Texas does well because they prepare their girls well. States like Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York produce huge numbers but aren't rewarded. Much like Venezuela, Texas has it's reputation for a reason...they send great girls. (NT) -- HiJake, 19:37:54 04/06/14 Sun I absolutley think she will get the call and be top 5. (NT) -- jmo, 21:53:34 04/06/14 Sun I don't see her making the cut unless MUO just feels they have to reward TX because of the $. Lauren has no personality on stage. She has little personality when you meet her in person. She's too blah. (NT) -- Watched her compete since she was a teen, 22:30:00 04/06/14 Sun I think that about most TX USA reps. Ironically, the one I liked most was Kelsy in 2010 and she didnt even make the cut. I also loved the 2005 rep. And of course Crystle. (NT) -- Vegas, 22:33:48 04/06/14 Sun Although I didn;t feel Kelsy was going to win Miss USA, I DO think she was grossly overlooked for a top 15 spot. She may not have been the best Miss Texas USA delegate in the past 10 years but her swimsuit body alone sould have landed her in the top 15 at the very least. I think there were some girls who made the cut who were less than deserving than she. However....I think Kelsey's first runner up at Texas Angie Torres was a far more deserving winner over Kelsey at Texas! (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 10:39:23 04/07/14 Mon Lauren is not one of those in your face "look at me" type of beauty queens. She has this reserved beauty and elegance about her that just kinda draws you to her. Prior to meeting her, I wasn't a fan. I just didn't see it until I finally met her myself. The girl is amazingly gorgeous in person, with a body to die for. I will venture out and say that she probably has one of the top 3 swimsuit bodies in the pageant, without even seeing the rest of the girls. Her body is THAT smoking hot! My ONLY reservation is that, the quite reserved demeanor she has in person is what she takes on stage and for me that is a huge NO NO!! On stage I wanna see some sass and if i'm watching a latina....I expect that. she just doesn't bring it on stage and so that is my only reservation. I hope her amazing local directors in Laredo work on that with her! If she can channel some inner Venezuela, she will be a major force to reckon with. -- CURLYDEWD, 10:53:45 04/07/14 Mon

Subject: Philippines 2014
Author: anni [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:04:15 03/30/14 Sun Mary Jean Lastimosa (26 yrs, 5'7") from North Cotabato, has just won the 2014 Miss Philippines Universe title in Quezon City. Here's her official web video from the pageant: Mary Jean will now represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2014. She's a pageant veteran, placing 2nd runner-up (behind Shamcey Supsup) in 2011 and Top 15 in 2012 (behind Janine Tugonon). I watched the pageant through a grainy webcase and I was initially surprised she took it all. That being said, I think she has the goods to continue the Philippine streak this year. She needs to soften up her features but she will probably do very well at Miss Universe. Last edited by author: Sun March 30, 2014 12:09:52 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Third time's a charm. She's the Philippines' Shandi and Crystle. Congratulations to her! (NT) -- Alyssa's Pinoy Fan, 12:07:37 03/30/14 Sun <img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/2mfkvbt.jpg"> (NT) -- surgery, 16:58:53 03/30/14 Sun (NT) -- twee, 17:01:17 03/30/14 Sun YOU'RE AN IDIOT FAGGOT!! I CURSE THAT ALL YOUR LOVED ONES DIE BEFORE YOUR EYES!!! -- YOU'RE AN IDIOT FAGGOT!! I CURSE THAT ALL YOUR LOVED ONES DIE BEFORE YOUR EYES!!!, 18:37:13 04/02/14 Wed I have been a fan for so long im proud of her for not giving up and coming back! GO MJ!!!!! (NT) -- GlamGod, 12:09:49 03/30/14 Sun <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2n7jf9y" target="_blank"><img src="http://i59.tinypic.com/2n7jf9y.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> (NT) -- SEXY MJ !, 15:15:33 04/02/14 Wed JT (NT) -- <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2n7jf9y" target="_blank"><img src="http://i59.tinypic.com/2n7jf9y.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>, 15:17:50 04/02/14 Wed wanna see her "before" pic: http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1961/mjlas.jpg (NT) -- Ben, not impressed with her...not at all!, 12:13:11 03/30/14 Sun Beyonc�?? (NT) -- Sasha Fierce, 12:25:37 03/30/14 Sun Hmmm..how did Pia do? (NT) -- Athalia, 12:18:51 03/30/14 Sun Pia made it to top 15, won a few sponsor awards. (NT) -- Ben, 12:23:56 03/30/14 Sun Utter dismay. I can't imagine Shugart and Madame picking her. I would have given her one of the lesser crowns, if at all. MUO will have to give her the fan vote again so she makes the semi final cut. If she makes the top5 in MU, let alone win, I don't know what I'll do. I guess I'll give her a chance until the event but I am definitely in the NO camp right now. What was the rest of the line-up? (NT) -- eloise, 12:36:00 03/30/14 Sun I understand where you're coming from. I am very sorry for you loss. (NT) -- Alyssa's Pinoy Fan, 12:43:06 03/30/14 Sun I completely agree! I'm Filipino and watched the whole four-hour shebang from home and in all honesty I was so surprised and kind of dismayed MJ won. I'm sure it's not a popular opinion among Filipinos as MJ has tons of fans but I think she is overdone and WAY too much. Everything about her is so calculated and rehearsed. That web interview drove me crazy for all the wrong reasons. I can imagine her giving a Joyce Giraud-like answer on the MU stage if she's lucky enough to get to speak on stage. I'm surprise Paula chose her but maybe there is something about her in person. Pia was my bet and she was beautiful in evening gown and so smart and charming in interview. Oh well, I guess third time's a charm for MJ. I'm hoping Pia tries a third time - I just can't imagine her looking even better than she did this year. To me, Pia nailed it this year. (NT) -- MT - still shocked but will get over it. LOL! Migbelis is my MU bet =)), 13:18:56 03/30/14 Sun I think Pia's great and I really like the International winner. (NT) -- eloise, 15:08:38 03/30/14 Sun Pia was asked a question in the vernacular and she responded in the vernacular then barely had a second left to translate her response to English. I think she handled in perfectly but wished she was given a bit more time to wrap it up in English. She was gorgeous in evening gown. And I love Mariane (International) too, so glad she won a crown. Thanks Eloise (NT) -- MT, 19:16:48 03/30/14 Sun <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972430_602295316525172_881447446_n.jpg"> (NT) -- The Court, 12:44:14 03/30/14 Sun (NT) -- eloise, 12:51:57 03/30/14 Sun All beautiful, I like the Tourism and International winners! (NT) -- John James, 13:19:49 03/30/14 Sun it was said couple days ago that paula had her eye on mj on the other board so it really isnt a shock (NT) -- GlamGod, 12:46:52 03/30/14 Sun I wonder what the judges were thinking? Don't know if its the mouth or the teeth that's creeping me out and that video was atrocious! (NT) -- Amanda Fan, 13:05:45 03/30/14 Sun I hear you Amanda_Fan, those veneers are huge, just like Russia 2013. (NT) -- SobeLad, 13:15:37 03/30/14 Sun Hmm not sure with her yet. What i like about the past miss Philippines' was that they were always so natural and fresh... This one kinda looks overdone. (NT) -- Hcf, 13:06:03 03/30/14 Sun I really do think Philippines had it wrong this year. But again I'm hoping her trainers can work their magic. (NT) -- And I'm a Filipino., 13:11:59 03/30/14 Sun Not feeling her at all. I remember when she first competed back in 2012, I thought she was a contender for the crown. But this year, I'm not seeing it at all because she does seem overdone. What happened to Pia Wurtbach? I thought she had a strong chance but she didn't even get a title or runner up spot (NT) -- Cali_Dude, 13:20:18 03/30/14 Sun Philippines got it SO WRONG. I can only see her making top 15 because of sponsorship. (NT) -- Cal, 13:20:32 03/30/14 Sun Did Molly actually make it to the Phillippines? (NT) -- Vegas, 13:31:01 03/30/14 Sun I actually preferred the 2nd RU (Hannah) and Supranational (Yvethe) over the others here. Couldn't quite get on the Pia bandwagon, though, like so many (NT) -- HIM, 13:38:43 03/30/14 Sun I am confused - I understand Paula and Molly attended the pageant but what does everyone mean by "Paula choose the winner?" wasnt there a pageant and all girls competed equally? (NT) -- Vegas, 13:45:44 03/30/14 Sun lol. I for one was speculating. MUO needs the fan support from the Philippines and imo, they've been letting so-so Philippine girls in just to get the crowd going. Also, they needed to give the Phils a crown very soon so they can finally stop letting their reps in lest it just becomes waaaaay too obvious. So, when Paula high-tailed it to the Phils, I thought she might have gone to actually have a say on who should go to MUO so that when they give them the crown in Nov/Dec, it would actually be to a girl who is worthy and one that MUO likes and can work with. lol, I need a pageant break if I'm actually this deep in analyzing suspect moves. (NT) -- eloise, 13:55:45 03/30/14 Sun BTW, I would have been ok with Shugart choosing had they given the crown to a better girl, of which there were tons to choose from. I can't believe they gave it to MJ. (NT) -- eloise, 13:59:52 03/30/14 Sun Makes sense :) Do not worry, I had gotten to a point when I was analyzing every pageant in extreme detail. I had a pageant meltdown from overload. I left pageants alone for about 2 years and only watched the telecast. It happens to us all :) (NT) -- Vegas, 14:00:42 03/30/14 Sun Eloise you are not alone, this is exactly what I think has happened with Philippines becoming a powerhouse all of a sudden. That video of the four kids screaming like nuts when Venus made it in the Top 15 was even shown on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show, went viral and I understand the four of them reprised their emotions for a TV commercial in their country. My take is that's when MUO started noticing all of the hoopla and their squeaky fans in Vegas, so they started propelling these reps who are no different than the ones eliminated years before, some even less beautiful, all the way to top 5. (NT) -- SobeLad, 14:30:59 03/30/14 Sun I agree. It became full-on the minute Venus took the stage in Vegas and they realized how loud the Filipino fans can be in their support. BTW, I ADORE Venus but I understand why others might be turned-off (and I don't care and it's besides the point lol). Since then, MUO knew the Phils is the country to appease so they started letting their reps in year after year and when they realized that it was getting too much, they decided to play it safe by giving Ara the fan vote last year just to make it somewhat legit. I have no qualms giving the Phils a crown as I do appreciate how supportive the country is with their winners but please, MJ? Just look at her. If she was Malaysia or Singapore, she'll be clapping. (NT) -- eloise, 14:49:18 03/30/14 Sun It's just one of those conspiracy theories we pageant fans are throwing out :) Paula could have had some input one way or another but it was Molly who for sure had something to do with the results as she was chairman of the board of judges. (NT) -- MT, 19:12:08 03/30/14 Sun She's a good rep, Parul was my choice but she's better than the gurl that placed 3rd runner-up last year or Venus, plus she's quite polished in her interview. Now that MU org finally (and very late) discovered the power of Filipino fans, she's in no danger of not placing. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 14:04:00 03/30/14 Sun MJ Lastmosa was not my bet to win. Parul Shah was. Having said that, I am sure that by the time Miss Universe rolls around, I will be rooting for her all the way. I was able to do a complete 180-degree turn with Ariella Arida last year, so I am sure MJ Lastmosa will be no exception. For now, I am just relieved that Yvethe Santiago did not win, who was a heavy favorite but who I quickly grew tired of because I have never seen anyone before who manages to look too young and too old both at the same time. (NT) -- Floozie, 14:14:32 03/30/14 Sun I hope I end up liking her, too. God knows she's going to need more than just her face to make it. One thing I know for sure is she won't go down without a fight. This is what she wants. In as much as I'm not a fan of her, when she was crowned my heart went out to her. Quite an emotional moment :) I loved Yvethe but LOL'd at your description of her! She was on fire last night :) (NT) -- MT, 19:22:36 03/30/14 Sun MT, watch the video of the pageant. I think/hope you will change your mind. After watching the video myself, I can now see why she won. (NT) -- Floozie, 18:59:13 03/31/14 Mon Hi Floozie, I did watch the entire pageant telecast. I think I have to see the day after interview everyone is talking about though, that might change my mind. I did appreciate the crowning moment. Very touching :) (NT) -- MT, 00:35:52 04/01/14 Tue MT, watch the interview. I think/hope you will be sold. I know I am! She seems very relaxed, basking and glowing in her win. She seems very comfortable and at ease when she talks in Tagalog, so I trust she is not lacking in intelligence. I predict at minimum a Top 5 placement for her. (NT) -- Floozie, 01:07:52 04/03/14 Thu You are right, Floozie! It was a really good interview. She was very at ease and seemed very genuine. Here's the tricky part - I watched Mariane Guidotti's interview right after and I couldn't help but think, what if we had sent her to MU? She's so charming and natural and so well spoken, too. But MJ does have the features that get rewarded more at MU, while Mariane is a good fit for MI (I just wish we could have sent her to MU too). Check out Mariane's interview if you have time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYeCGpTT5rs (NT) -- MT - thank you Floozie for engaging me on this, I have enjoyed this discussion!, 02:47:13 04/04/14 Fri I watched her interview after her win, she is gorgeous and has a perfect teeth! I find her prettier than Ara Arida. (NT) -- John James, 01:39:49 04/01/14 Tue John James, I agree she is gorgeous! She must have a lot of charisma that she has such an overwhelming following. I look forward to following her road to Miss Universe. (NT) -- Floozie, 01:16:21 04/03/14 Thu Meh, she's okay I guess. I'm going to give her a shot, but I don't think she's going to be a threat. We shall see. I do think she's better than last years rep. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 14:36:14 03/30/14 Sun Wow..that web interview was super annoying. So rehershed/over the top...but, that may not hurt her at all. Didn't see the pageant, but the two girls on the right seem to be the most beautiful to me anyway. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 16:33:11 03/30/14 Sun I just watched the crowning video & it reinforced my initial thoughts..I REALLY like the 1st runner up & the one going to Supranational. (NT) -- Tiki-Java, 03:35:09 03/31/14 Mon To all the people that think that the Philippines "got it wrong", I say wait a little while for a transformation before judging so quickly. It's important to realize that a progression takes place, and although she may not be everyone's cup of tea, there's still room for improvement. I know expectations were high, but let her have her moment of victory before you bring the poor girl down! Lol. (NT) -- sexydrew82 (not signed in), 16:51:40 03/30/14 Sun Thank you (NT) -- Mitch, 13:54:05 03/31/14 Mon Bummed that MJ won the BB Universe. Her #1 quality is and has always been a hot body! Nothing special in terms of facial beauty or presence. Right now, I don't think the Philippines deserves a placement and if they get one it'll be gifted. 2 of the 3 girls I was rooting for got crowns, so I'm pleased by that. I would have preferred Shah or Guidotti to take the Universe crown, but oh well, at least they're Binibining. I would have alo liked if Ja Flores placed. (NT) -- HiJake, 17:06:30 03/30/14 Sun I like her, but she's kind of like a Filipina version of Gabriela Isler. (NT) -- BamaMan, 17:18:32 03/30/14 Sun In the group picture, I feel like she's overshadowed by all the beauties on either side of her. Unfortunately, I think she'll be overshadowed at Uni too. But I'd love to be proved wrong. Last year's rep proved me wrong. Does Pia still have more time? I really hope she eventually makes it to Universe. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 17:19:34 03/30/14 Sun Pia posted yesterday on Instagram that she's ready for the next chapter of her life but I'm hoping she gives it another shot. I love her, she is so classy and so well spoken and she's never looked better this year. One of the judges, the senator who asked her question, said she was tied for 6th/7th with two other girls but lost out in th deliberation. If I had my way she'd be our MU rep as I still can't stand how overdone MJ is (who are you really especially behind all your rehearsed answers?) but if Pia doesn't try a third time I wouldn't blame her. Have to say I admire MJ's determination. But still trying to get behind her and this is from a Filipino pageant fan. Just my two cents! (NT) -- MT, 04:34:47 04/01/14 Tue She's not bad. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 19:07:42 03/30/14 Sun One more thing, I like the fact that she's 26 years old. As I get older, I want the beauty queens to be up there with me in age. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 19:33:47 03/30/14 Sun im watching the pageant now, its on my campus network. there were some stunning girls competing but the wrong girl won the universe crown. out of curiosity, this pageant is set up for the girl to win miss universe. why the hell is enim performing here? why are all the former universe girls hosting? this pageant is very confusing. (NT) -- vegas, 23:44:14 03/30/14 Sun what languge is spoken here? everyone is speaking english then something else mixed in. im confused (NT) -- vegas, 23:56:03 03/30/14 Sun I will indulge you on this. As you know, English is generally widely spoken in the Philippines. But Taglish (a mixture of Tagalog and English) is what most people are comfortable speaking in. The pageant was done mostly in English with bits of Filipino or Tagalog or Taglish to make it more relatable. Personally I prefer it this way since the production of the pageant in years past had a forced feel to it with the formal English. Anyway this pageant's main target audiences are the Filipino masses and not anyone else. It's the best known national pageant for a reason. (NT) -- MT, 04:29:47 04/01/14 Tue I'm sorry I love the phillipines but this is a hot mess.. the 5 winners need to step off the stage and the ladies standing behind them need to step forward. (NT) -- S.xoxo ( shanna not signed in), 00:18:05 03/31/14 Mon I agree with Shanna! I don't like one girl in the top 5. I wasn't going to post quite this way but since someone already spoke what I was thinking..... It will be a gift if ANY of these winners gets near an international crown this year. I want fairness. PLEASE!Why should that be so difficult to attain. When I see results like this I can't help but be cynical and think that this is rigged. When did NOT being one of the prettier girls snag you a crown! Venus is STILL the only one of the Uni girls where I understood her placement. (NT) -- baklah, 05:01:21 03/31/14 Mon I thought the same thing - there are some GORGEOUS girls in the background of this shot - it's like WTF? -- djm (not signed in), 10:14:47 04/02/14 Wed ok i just watched the entire pageant. i can now agree with others, philippines will win miss universe this year. paula seemed very happy with her win. i have to admit, the new winner looks much better on tv, she has nice teeth, her looks are more western not sure how i feel about that but i can live. the question now is who will be her runner ups in brazil? (NT) -- vegas, 00:49:41 03/31/14 Mon It's a NO for me. And hopefully this frees up a spot for a new or comeback country at Miss Universe this year. Wink, wink (NT) -- TorCanFan, 01:04:45 03/31/14 Mon CLICK IN since it's long.. Update to my previous post above -- Cali_Dude, 03:58:42 03/31/14 Mon Well, at least she's better than Ara Arida. At least this one, I kinda get with her hot bod and everything. But last year's rep should have stayed out of the top 15 like she originally was. (NT) -- Miss Universe is South Africa!, 05:08:19 03/31/14 Mon Although I would have loved Yvette or Laura (first runner up) to take the Universe crown, Im ok with MJ. She is battle-ready: a fighter and Im sure that with so many months of preparation, she will find the look that would best suit her and improve her inter-personal skills. Right now, she is best in motion, and her body and pasarela is highly commendable. I know she will keep the Philippine streak alive at Universe - (NT) -- ute', 07:24:04 03/31/14 Mon When they first announced possible candidates for this year Budabing Pilipinas, one look at MJ and I knew right then she had the stink and stank of the type of girls favoured in that pageant. Surgery or not I think she looks okay but HOLY MOTHER that vid interview just made me wanted to scratch my eyeballs! There's a fine line between rehearsed and just baloney fake and unfortunately she made me cringe with the whole affected mannerism and long winded answer. Never will I look at chocolate ice cream the same again! (NT) -- Banalities, 18:56:15 03/31/14 Mon Molly's question: What's the greatest advantage of being a woman? MJ's reply: The greatest advantage of being a woman is being able to compose herself. Just like here, we're standing in front of thousands of people, not knowing if you're going to cheer for us or boo us. But we try to compose ourselves. We keep the emotions and show the beauty that is in us. (NT) -- It's a question all pageant patties know well and the answer reeks of a pageant patty who's desperately trying not to sound rehearsed. The answer does not make sense though. The ability to compose oneself is not a gender-based ability, let alone gender stereotype., 02:02:29 04/01/14 Tue MJ didn't hear the question initially and it was repeated and she immediately pulled the answer out of the bag. It's the kind of answer that's been scripted to woo the audience and judges. It sounds good at first but if you think about it in hindsight, it doesn't ring true. (NT) -- I know lots of women who can't compose themselves and lots of men who can. In fact, isn't the stereotype that women are more emotional than men? It's sounds like an answer she prepared to a question to do with BEAUTY QUEENS (being able to compose themselves at a pageant)., 02:17:27 04/01/14 Tue So all of the contestants who did not win a title can now go off and compete for the Philippines World title. (NT) -- MLB, 16:20:24 04/01/14 Tue i think they can. the world contestants may already be selected. i will be glad when this phillippine era passs. i am fed up with mj already and was done with their obvious miss world win. can we please move on to another country? (NT) -- vegas, 17:02:10 04/01/14 Tue This facially-challenged girl will make it past swimsuit round, thanks to fan vote, AGAIN! upchuck sound (NT) -- Ben, 17:11:28 04/01/14 Tue This is my profile: Ariella (while I am sure a lovely girl) did not earn her spot - just like all the other girls who have made it in with the fan vote at USA and Universe. However, others are acceptable. In a year when France, Poland, Isreal should have made the cut, Ariella should have been left in the dust. With that said, MJ will make the cut either from the cattle call or from her - you cant deny her body is sick. Under lights and tubs of make up and lip gross - I am sure she will look perfect. Philippines has been in the top 5 for 3 years str8 I have no doubt MJ will be in there as well. Unfortunately, many have said that this is Philippines year - I hope not! (NT) -- Vegas, 17:58:35 04/01/14 Tue As much as I want MJ to win, I won't feel sad if another country takes it because it's really unpredictable until the actual pageant when they concluded the q&a portion. Just like the Bb Pilipinas, there were still shockers but I won't go into details anymore because for others, the results are just fine. But I respect all outcomes of any pageants because judging is really subjective. (NT) -- Mitch, 20:44:38 04/01/14 Tue I know Youtube randomly selects screen stills for the cover image, but that one is unfortunately creepy. (NT) -- puff, 17:52:29 04/01/14 Tue Haha. I know right! (NT) -- HiJake, 07:47:30 04/03/14 Thu I think you people need to stop making negative comments about her looks unless you have seen the person in the flesh. I met Mary Jean twice, first was in 2012 when I watched the pageant live and second when she came to my town to meet me and her other fans. Truly, she looks gorgeous in person. She really has a pretty face. She was wearing less makeup the second time I met her but I was still in awe. (NT) -- Joanne, 00:11:32 04/02/14 Wed I personally saw MJ up close twice during the Parade of Beauties (2011 and 2014), and she is really beautiful...stunning is an understatement. I also saw her on national TV during the Binibini finals and wacthed her interview after coronation, and I can only say one thing: she will keep alive the Philippine streak at Miss Universe. (NT) -- ute', 03:39:59 04/02/14 Wed OMG, that was one of the hardest videos to watch. I actually felt embarrassed for her. She's pretty (not Miss Universe pretty) but her speaking skills are atrocious and show zero personality. (NT) -- Groove, 10:17:15 04/02/14 Wed She has many months to be in "house arrest". She'll be ready for Miss Universe lol (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:07:46 04/03/14 Thu I just watched her entire interview video and cannot stop LMAO. Someone please kidnap this poor woman and take her away from whoever is programming her to be the biggest pageant robot ever. "Now tell me. Would you like to be a chocolate ice cream? Cuz I do." wink Hahahahahahahahahaha. (NT) -- BamaMan, 09:53:53 04/04/14 Fri I don't care how much interview coaching this girl receives before Miss Universe; I will never be able to take her seriously. (NT) -- Groove, 10:14:28 04/04/14 Fri No one cares if you don't take her seriously. (NT) -- MJ, 21:55:42 04/04/14 Fri Stop the Hate!!! Mar-Last is a SPICY chocolate ice cream!!!!! The whole world loves a chocolate ice cream!!!!! (NT) -- BamaMan, 12:50:24 04/05/14 Sat While I am slowly hopping on the MJ bandwagon, I still think Bianca had the most potential. Honestly, I never thought the Philippines had a Miss Universe in that batch, but I think Bianca could have came close and deservedly so. I thought she was the most raw, genuine binibining in a long time! (NT) -- HiJake, 18:45:35 04/04/14 Fri And how on earth this girl not win? She's tall, "naturally" beautiful, speaks rather well, speaks Portuguese and immense RAW potential? This is the girl that I can get behind, bought placement or not. Ice cream lady needs to GO! (NT) -- Banalities, 21:13:44 04/04/14 Fri I understand where you came from but the winners have been proclaimed already. Besides, they are not asking you to love or support them. They can always move on even without your point of view like Ara. (NT) -- MJ, 21:58:27 04/04/14 Fri I love love love Mariane as well. She is so charming and engaging. On Instagram she is @fairydust5 where she is even more beautiful in candids. Didn't think that was possible at all! (NT) -- MT - wish Mariane were going to MU too but I am trying to warm up to MJ :), 01:59:47 04/05/14 Sat This girl is no Shamsey Sup Sup sorry, but i do smell a rat with Paula being at the pageant and all....That said if last years rep could make the top5 anything is possible and she will get the top16 call thanks to her fans through the fan vote but sorry im not a fan loved Shamsey (NT) -- Pageantbitch, 00:24:38 04/05/14 Sat I too find it odd Paula attended the pageant - but she is the President so realistically she could show up at any local, state, local national/national pageant under Miss Universe. Unlike last years rep, MJ has a sick body and her styling at nationals wasnt too bad so I am confident she will make it on her own. My issue becomes if the screaming filippinos that will travel to Brazil in hordes will help her win the crown. (NT) -- Vegas, 02:12:09 04/05/14 Sat I'm thinking Paula was there on business. I'm sure the country will end up hosting in the near future. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:42:01 04/05/14 Sat First of all, Brazil is very far from the Philippines and very expensive to fly to. If MU will be held in Brazil again, all you have to do is check the 2011 MU tape and you will see how many (or rather few) were there for Shamcey. Those who could go and support her went but it's hardly as convenient to go to as somewhere in the US like Vegas, nor is it a place where there is a sizeable Filipino population. And even if the entire country decided to go and cheer on their representative in Antarctica, what's it to anyone really? If the judges want to be swayed by the cheers, then so be it. If they aren't, that's fine, too. How the judges are buoyed by an audience or not is not something we can control and neither is it a new thing in pageants. I hardly doubt anyone is sitting in the audience with an army of supporters thinking "We will cheer ourselves silly because it will win the pageant!" How about people just happen to really enjoy pageantry and get completely behind their delegate? (NT) -- MT, 06:28:32 04/06/14 Sun have you ever attended miss usa or miss universe. while not proven, audience support definately helps sway the judges. as for your argument that brazil is far from philippines, i am almost positive there will be travel packages (as with every pageant) that will make it afforadable. 2011 was also an oddity, as the hosting site bought out the tickets so it eliminated many from attending. i fully expect a hoarde of filipino fans, as usa, vz, mexico, just like every other pageant. (NT) -- vegas, 11:46:09 04/06/14 Sun This exactly why people are annoyed with you filipinos you become crazy and obsessive about your delegates so tired of your bullsh** (NT) -- Pageantbitch, 10:22:02 04/06/14 Sun Come on now and don't blame all Filipinos for the craziness/obsessiveness in pageantry/delegates. By the tone of your post I am hoping you're not a hater/racist. If you are annoyed just scroll down...that's what I do. (NT) -- Goodluck Pageantbitch, 12:31:22 04/06/14 Sun I will admit though, this year the filipino fans have not been too bad (actually ive enjoyed their postings) at least on here. I just wish other countries got the same amount of attention. (NT) -- Vegas, 12:35:06 04/06/14 Sun Racist are you on drugs or something??? Im a mulitiracial person to be honest my grandfather is portuegese, my greatgrandmother is filipino and my grandmother from my moms side is bi racial, our family is diverse and growing up in South Africa under apartheid taught me to stand up against racism being a person of mixed ethnicity....I really have no hatred of race infact i was rooting for Leila Lopes when she competed in Miss Universe 2011 what i am tired of his the way the filipinos carry on year after year declaring the delegate the one to beat when in most times there are far stronger ladies competing (NT) -- Pageantbitch, 14:22:01 04/06/14 Sun Angry much? Complaining (bitching) won't really help you know that. It will just continue. There's also racism within ethnicities too. (NT) -- Advice: Take a chill pill., 16:10:53 04/06/14 Sun Sorry for his insensitivity. Thank you also for defending all concerned. (NT) -- MItch, 16:16:08 04/06/14 Sun

Subject: Katherine's Web
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Subject: Week Wrapup
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If Summer Priester doesn't come back and win a title, I'll be upset! She's a future Miss USA! (NT) -- Athalia, 11:09:07 04/03/14 Thu Is Summer the one with Haley O'Brien (MN USA)? (NT) -- Groove, 13:54:06 04/03/14 Thu Who is the girl with ND? Holy girl crush. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 11:12:41 04/03/14 Thu Jessie Carter, she models, not sure if she does pageants. (NT) -- Athalia, 11:58:18 04/03/14 Thu That's Jessica Carter, Miss MS Teen USA 2012 (NT) -- MsS♥, 12:10:49 04/03/14 Thu Really?! OMG, didn't even recognize her, but now that you say it's her..lol she looks good. (NT) -- Athalia, 13:04:09 04/03/14 Thu She darkened her hair and looks amazing! What a pretty girl. (NT) -- Groove, 13:51:46 04/03/14 Thu Yeah! I thought it was some other girl named Jessie Carter. Wouldn't have connected the two. (NT) -- Athalia, 16:20:52 04/03/14 Thu Jessica Carter is one of my absolute most favorite TEEN titleholders. I had her placing really high at nationals and even had her winning at one point. I think her exclusion was a tragedy and I hope she comes back as a Miss. (NT) -- lexis-PA, 17:20:03 04/04/14 Fri I thought she was the standout in these photos too! She was part of one of my favorite 2012 duos (along with the gorgeous, fun sized Myverick Garcia), but I didn't even realize that was her at first! Hehe. The darker hair suits her well. Hopefully she'll rep in the Miss one day!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 17:21:47 04/03/14 Thu "fun sized" LMAO! All I could picture when I read your "fun sized" comment were Halloween bags of "fun-sized" Snickers! lol (NT) -- Groove, 19:27:33 04/03/14 Thu Audra Mari (NORTH DAKOTA) can do no wrong... I love her... <3 (NT) -- ICEMAN, 13:08:00 04/03/14 Thu I love her too. However, I don't think this is anywhere close to her best photograph. I do find it interesting that no one has ripped on her for her under-eye bags yet when poor Erin get thrashed about it with nearly every photo (and yes, I'm so guilty of it too). (NT) -- dixiedarling, 13:49:27 04/03/14 Thu The thing is with "bags" under the eyes is they're only seen when people smile. I'd be a skosh concerned is Audra had bags under her eyes when NOT smiling lol. Now THAT would be something to complain about! lol (NT) -- Groove, 18:43:45 04/03/14 Thu Oh, Groove I agree! I love Audra and think she is stunning and poised for a deep run on finals night. I just was bringing up Erin (which admittedly, they're there even when she's not smiling at times). Just interesting to me. (NT) -- dixiedarling, 16:00:56 04/04/14 Fri I love VIRGINIA! I'm surprised no one is really talking about her. (NT) -- Groove, 13:54:56 04/03/14 Thu I think this may actually put her in an advantageous position, with much less pressure on her shoulders than the last two Miss Virginias. I think going to nationals more as an outsider is not a bad thing and Arielle has a distinctive look. She's been in and out of my top 15, she's around 13th to 18th for me, major semi-final potential here. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 19:03:33 04/03/14 Thu It's almost as if VIRGINIA is suffering the same DELAWARE fate :( There were such high hopes for C-Muld and MegMcA and they failed to place. (NT) -- Groove, 19:33:19 04/03/14 Thu Yes, I think Catherine Muldoon was a bit weaker than expected, not only in semis but also throughout her stay in Vegas. McAnelly is tougher to explain, I actually liked her hairdo during prelims, but understand why most people disliked it. While height is not as important as it was in the late 90s/early 00s, I still think a 5'5'' is a disadvantage, so while I was surprised she was excluded I was not shocked. I was more surprised about Florida's exclusion. I adore her but again issues with her hair (processed blonde color) looking unnatural can probably be the closest explanation. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 20:09:03 04/03/14 Thu Yes, her hair! And to think the only feature that we gave constructive criticism on (some of us were constructive lol) was her hair. Maybe she never visited this board :/ (NT) -- Groove, 11:15:57 04/04/14 Fri Do you mean Shannon McAnally? I think Megan McAnelly was runner up in Texas a few times. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:04:03 04/04/14 Fri I like her too Groove. She has a different kind of beauty. She kind of looks like a beautiful cat, and I mean that in a very complimentary way. Her looks set her apart (she doesnt look like anyone else competing). Truthfully, I think people are kind of reserving their opinions on her because of her disasterous on stage question/ answer at the Miss Virginia USA pageant. It was pretty bad. But hey, she still won! So she must be doing something right. (NT) -- ICEMAN, 11:27:06 04/04/14 Fri I like Virginia as well. I had major reservations like you did ICEMAN. And you are right - she has that rare kind of beauty that sets her apart. A few years back I predicted that Ohio might be the blond that leads the competition, but Virginia might be the dark horse no one sees coming. At any rate, I think she won Virginia based on split votes. Laura, Maggie, and Dominique all had different looks and answered well. I bet it was confusing! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:50:38 04/04/14 Fri I don't think final question was even judged. (NT) -- The judges have finished before then or during, 10:35:13 04/05/14 Sat I was at the state pageant and most people near me thought it would come down to either Maggie Lawson or Dominique Lee. However, she was 1st RU a couple of years ago and is much prettier than her photos indicate. (NT) -- ureka smoke, 08:32:11 04/06/14 Sun

Subject: Arkansas : Can someone please post? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkLc-l4CcAAJrz-.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bjx1e-xCEAAmI_T.jpg
Author: inoshishi [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:54:29 04/05/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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<img src= "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkLc-14CcAAJrz-.jpg"> (NT) -- inoshishi, 21:57:17 04/05/14 Sat well i have no idea how to post a picture. But Im tired of seeing the same 10 delegates over and over. There are pics of other delegates if anyone who knows how cares to research and post. (NT) -- inoshishi, 22:01:24 04/05/14 Sat It's a bad link... (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 22:21:48 04/05/14 Sat

Subject: Has anyone seen this commercial featuring Miss FL???
Author: djm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:30:34 04/05/14 Sat https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AmqphtpX0yHyjlUlAad3ACmbvZx4?fr=yfp-t-329-s&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&p=conair%20commercials [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The CHI people ain't gonna like this! Lol. She looks gorgesous, though!!! (NT) -- HiJake, 18:38:16 04/05/14 Sat I am not sure how long ago she worked with Conair, but at Chi will know she can pull it off... -- dim (not signed in), 22:10:18 04/05/14 Sat

Subject: THE MISS USA CLASS OF 2014
Author: SexyDrew82 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:05:55 04/04/14 Fri Here I sit bored at work, and so I thought I would create this collage of the pre "official" portraits of the Miss USA 2014 Class! Oh how excited I am to meet these beautiful young ladies.....my camera is totally going to blow up :-) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Arkansas looks completely different than her crowning video. Isnt she part native american or is that another contestant? (NT) -- Vegas, 22:47:07 04/04/14 Fri I'm a big fan of Arkansas and have seen tons of pics of her not posted on here. To me she is simply stunning in professional shots and super cute in candids. She is in my top 16 at number 11. She will be the suprise of the pageant. I have no doubt. (NT) -- inoshishi, 11:27:22 04/05/14 Sat my tentative top five are Georgia, Connecticut, Tennessee, South Carolina and New Mexico. (NT) -- WilliamNYC, 11:30:52 04/05/14 Sat I have heard that she is native American. She was adopted by caucasion parents. (NT) -- inoshishi, 11:31:04 04/05/14 Sat This has got to be one of the strongest group for Miss USA. Each one of them is beautiful! It's going to be tough for me to narrow it down to just 15. (NT) -- TRTW, 11:31:27 04/05/14 Sat HUGE fan of PA and CA & FL are right there with her, but my last two spots for top 5 are open and right now I am thinking of going rogue and sticking ND & RI in there! (NT) -- crazy much? (perhaps!), 11:57:57 04/05/14 Sat New Mexico is a doll but she will not make top 16 unless MUO wants to make a statement about the female body. She gorgeous and in shape but a good size 12. (NT) -- Just saying, 19:33:37 04/05/14 Sat

Subject: MUO Triple crown - could it ever be done??
Author: Samuel [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:12:12 04/03/14 Thu This is a different post than I wrote just right now. The last time a Miss Teen USA winner competed at USA was back in 1998!! Since then, no winner has gone on to compete in Miss USA... QUESTION: With that said, in your opinion, which of the still eligible Miss Teen USAs have the best chance at winning the triple crown?? I would say the reigning titleholder, Cassidy Wolf and 2009's winner, Stormi have the best chances at winning the triple crown. Even if they don't win the triple crown, I think they have the most potential to at least win Miss USA!! And, my next QUESTION is: Which winner could've won the triple crown?? Out of all the titleholders crowned, I thought Kelly Hu could've won the triple crown. If she won Miss USA, her exotic looks would've put her an edge over Colombia and Venezuela and Puerto Rico!! Looking back to it all, I'm glad Kelly didn't qualify to compete in Miss USA 1986, 1987! She probably wouldn't had placed (or maybe make the top 10 AND THAT'S ALL). Making her wait and compete in Hawaii certainly paid off because she looks a lot more stunning in 1993. Alt. Brandi and Shuana came the closest to winning Miss USA, I don't think they would've conquered Universe. 1997 was so competitive and 1998 had T&T and Venezuela and they were the clear frontrunners. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? Could they had won Universe? AND, the ultimate question is - CAN the triple crown ever be achieved?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I dont think Cassidy would win USA (she's come close) and certainly no Universe, but i DO think Stormi could win Universe! (NT) -- CURLYDEWD, 14:18:00 04/03/14 Thu Almost impossible. Looking for a cute teen at Teen USA (NT) -- and stunning beauty at Miss USA & Miss Universe. Alyssa probably came as close as anybody, 15:32:05 04/03/14 Thu Through 2007 - I was always excited for both former teens and teen usa winners to come back but since 2007 - the likelihood of a former Miss Teen USA coming back is low. Tami Ferrell was 1st runner up to Carrie Prejean and took over CA USA when she was fired. Katie Blair also competed in CA and was 1st runner up to Alyssa and took for the crown when she won Miss USA. Katie was rumoured to be competing in Colorado but nothing has come out of it and she is 26 so she is likely done. As for Stormi - she is on the music scene so I doubt she needs Miss USA. Cassidy is pretty but winning Miss USA and definately Miss Universe is a long shot. (NT) -- Vegas, 15:55:33 04/03/14 Thu HMMM...that's a tough one. The only girls I could've possibly seen a triple crown win would be Allie LaForce. Stormi would've also made a strong showing as well. I think Cassidy could do it. She's gorgeous! (NT) -- SexyDrew82, 16:05:15 04/03/14 Thu Allie LaForce was the first one I thought of too. And although she is not necessarily one of my favorites, I wonder how Brandi Sherwood would have done if she'd competed at MU. -- Doot, 17:49:35 04/03/14 Thu I had hoped Allie LaForce would compete for Miss USA after her college graduation but as we all know, she reached her goal of being a sports reporter. (NT) -- 2015 is Allie`s last eligible year, but I`m 100% sure her pageant career is done., 19:44:27 04/03/14 Thu I think so, Tara Conner was not that close from it, 1st, 3rd and 5th. Is Katie Blair still eligible for the 2015 season? If she's in shape, I think she could win Miss USA and Miss Universe. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi (nsi), 19:09:10 04/03/14 Thu Katie Blair has aged out. (NT) -- She turns 27 in December., 19:49:22 04/03/14 Thu Kate Blair was crowned Miss Cali when Alyssa was crowned USA. She's not eligible. (NT) -- Just sayin, 19:49:23 04/03/14 Thu No, she was eligible, we discussed this topic in details in here, if you were Miss state yet had not competed at Miss USA, you can still compete at Miss USA. I checked her birthday and indeed she's not eligible, had she been born just over one month later, she'd still have one more year. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 19:58:45 04/03/14 Thu Stormi, Logan and Cassidy are my picks for potential triple crown winners. Would LOVE to see any or all of these 3 beauties become Miss USA/Universe! (NT) -- NEQueen, 21:16:44 04/03/14 Thu I think Shauna Gambill could have given Wendy Fitzwilliam a very good race. Shauna excels in interview and had she competed at Miss Universe 1998, she would have easily made top 3 (sorry Joyce). Wendy stumbled with her answer to the final question and I think Shauna would have aced it, possibly given her the advantage and thus, back-to-back titles for the USA. (NT) -- MLB, 22:23:00 04/03/14 Thu i agree totally.shauna would have easily talked herself into the top three over plastic robot joyce. (NT) -- fun question, 11:11:26 04/04/14 Fri if only tami would have won miss ca I think she would have won USA and Kelly lost Miss usa because of that question (NT) -- catalina, 00:38:59 04/04/14 Fri Definitely Stormi. She is stunning and her bone structure is perfection. (NT) -- Kelli, 00:46:03 04/04/14 Fri My vote would be Shelley Hennig, however due to her acting career success I highly doubt she would ever compete at USA, and her competing age is coming to an end soon I believe. -- <3, 11:37:05 04/04/14 Fri Shelley Hennig has aged out. (NT) -- She turned 27 in January., 01:02:57 04/05/14 Sat Regardless of what they are doing - what former Miss Teen USA's are still eligable to compete during the 2015 season? (NT) -- Vegas, 02:14:44 04/05/14 Sat Hilary, Stevi, Stormi, Kamie, Danielle, Logan and Cassidy once she gives up her title. (NT) -- Athalia, 04:23:12 04/05/14 Sat

Subject: April Top 15 + bubbles.
Author: HawtPlusSeksi [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:31:05 04/03/14 Thu You can see the position from last month in the brackets. Miss USA - Florida 1st runner-up Maryland 2nd runner-up Georgia (+1) 3rd runner-up South Carolina (-1) 4th runner-up New York 6th North Dakota 7th District of Columbia 8th Wyoming (+1) 9th Texas (-1) 10th Nevada 11th Arizona 12th Oklahoma (+2) 13th Pennsylvania (+2) 14th California (-1) 15th Illinois (-3) 16th Utah 17th Virginia (+1) 18th Alabama (-1) 19th Tennessee (+4) 20th New Mexico (-1) 21th Minnesota (+1) 22nd Washington (+8) 23rd Colorado (-3) 24th Connecticut (+2) 25th Kentucky (+3) Out of my top 25 this month are Alaska, Maine and Wisconsin (all three just barely). Who are girls that are growing on you and who is losing ground as of right now? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Georgia is gaining for me as is Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Delaware. Going down: New Mexico, Alaska, Virginia, Montana and New York. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 00:21:45 04/04/14 Fri Agree on GA, I think she's stronger than what people expected and she is miles ahead of Jazz Wilkins. North Dakota is also growing on me, NY barely hangs in that top 5 for now. Audra is a bit of a wild card, I watched Teen USA her year and was surprised she placed as well as she did, because she struggled somewhat on the catwalk that evening. But she grew up to be a beautiful woman and won in just the right time for her. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 02:26:27 04/04/14 Fri Oh yeah. I did not like Jazz at all! But I'm all for Tiana. ND goes up and down for me. But at this point she's up. And I was all aboard the NY train earlier, but I haven't been impressed with her as of late. (NT) -- MadeYaLook, 20:23:00 04/04/14 Fri Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Nevada are gaining for me. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:26:37 04/04/14 Fri Georgia is skyrocketing up my list too. I love that Washington is the biggest jumper on your list :) (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 13:36:39 04/04/14 Fri She's convincing. I dare saying she has one of the top 3 bodies and I do not think her face is unattractive by any means. I feel like she knows how to maximize her strong points, I may be the first one saying this, but I would not be surprised if she places. :) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 17:28:36 04/04/14 Fri Gaining: Georgia, Virginia, Massachusetts, North Dakota, and Tennessee. Falling down? Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New York. (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 17:38:35 04/04/14 Fri I saw Georgia today at the Atlanta apparel mart! Drop Dead Gorgeous and an amazing body! So thin but yet curvy! Saw her gown!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!! (NT) -- Athletic Supporter, 17:39:03 04/04/14 Fri

Subject: MUO Triple crown - could it had be done??
Author: Samuel [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:58:42 04/03/14 Thu I honestly needed to come here after doing so much work for my thesis... what a bad advisor I have. Anyway, I rewatched the Miss Teen USA 1985 pageant and I was excited to hear how the triple crown idea was so embraced back then!! I liked how they explained the idea and how the MUO thought it could be achieved. Looking back to it now, do you guys think somebody could've won the triple crown (Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA)?? Here is my take on it: Miss Teen USA representation at Miss USA Back then in the early 80s (was the rule removed in 1987?? I'm not sure, somebody here can maybe tell me), Miss Teen USA automatically competed in Miss USA if she met the age requirements. Kelly Hu didn't compete because she was still young. Looking at the titleholders that did compete, I honestly thought none of them will come close to winning Miss USA... In the 80s, Miss USAs were mature, elegant, tall (some were), and Miss Teen USAs didn't meet those expectations (alt. the Teen contestants back then were really mature, honestly, they looked too young in comparison to the Miss USA contestants). No wonder none of the winners placed at Miss USA.. If I had to pick one winner who I thought will win Miss USA after winning Miss Teen USA and (assuming she also met the age requirement) will probably be Kristi A. (1987). But, then again, she was short and the Texas Aces were on a force. AND, I don't think she will win Miss Universe because she is simply too young. QUESTION: Do you guys think any of the winners in the 80s could've won the triple crown?? Or Miss USA at least?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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i loved cherise haugen in 1984 and didnt like mai shanley.kristi addis was far prettier than michelle royer (NT) -- fun question, 14:08:46 04/03/14 Thu Not from the 80's, but I always thought that Shelly Moore, Miss Teen USA 1997, could have been Miss USA and Miss Universe. (NT) -- DJL, 14:10:15 04/03/14 Thu agreed 100! (NT) -- fun question, 17:32:41 04/03/14 Thu I don't think Shelly Moore could've won USA or Universe. She was simply too wide, though fit in SS. (NT) -- Wandi, 19:52:43 04/04/14 Fri Recent years, perhaps only Stormi. Allie and Shelley have aged out. But who I think could have won at USA level: Miss Teen USA 1998 (Vanessa Minello), Miss Teen USA 2000 (Jillian Parry), Miss Teen USA 2004 (Shelley Hennig). I don't think any Miss Teen USA (maybe coz I am imagining them as Teens and not seeing the tranformation) could have won Miss Universe. (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 04:52:38 04/04/14 Fri Danielle Doty is one I could see winning TX USA with the right look and styling (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 08:46:55 04/04/14 Fri Kelly Hu is one I could've seen winning Miss USA and going on to win Miss Universe with the way she looked in 93. Even nowadays she still looks fabulous and would be able to compete even with today's women (NT) -- Cali Dude, 05:54:38 04/04/14 Fri Kelly was stunning - 1993 was a difficult year though. But that question did her in. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:53:31 04/04/14 Fri Yes, unforunately that question did her in. If she competed in 1991, 1992, or 1994, she would easily win the title!! It's unfortunate (NT) -- Samuel, 19:44:26 04/04/14 Fri To this day I do not understand how Kelli won in 1991 - she has got to be the worst Miss USA ever (not to mention her new life as a porn star). 1991 also had Kym Dygman (HI) - I actually prefer her over Kelly (check her gown presentation on youtube). 1992 - I could see the win. 1994 - it was a battle between Lu and Pat I think Kelly may have been top 6 but not winning. (NT) -- Vegas, 19:56:49 04/04/14 Fri I think Alyssa could have done it had she a) won teen and b) looked her best at Universe (NT) -- whadya think?, 09:17:32 04/04/14 Fri Kristi Addis had the best shot in the 80s. Shelley Moore or Vanessa Minnillo in the 90s. In the last ten years, Shelley Hennig, Katie Blair, Stormi Henley and Cassidy Wolf are/were all possible contenders for the Miss USA crown. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:14:49 04/04/14 Fri I had high hopes for Shauna and Jamie - but 1998 Miss Universe was Wendy's to loose and VZ was going to be 1st regardless. Shauna may have made the top 3 though. Jamie - as bad as I wanted her to win Miss USA; there wasnt a chance she would win Miss Universe especially in 1998. I kind of think she would have ranked in the top 20 missing the cut. (NT) -- Vegas, 14:55:48 04/04/14 Fri

Subject: For Miss America fans, the Road To competition will debut this season!
Author: HawtPlusSeksi [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 03:24:18 03/31/14 Mon Yrralh from the Guru message board will be the organizer. Hope many of you will contribute as we will make it as much of a success as our Miss USA Road to competition! Here is the link to the MA Road To message board http://www.voy.com/241665/ Last edited by author: Mon March 31, 2014 03:25:52 Edited 1 time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think I'd suck even more at picking MAO winners. (NT) -- HiJake, 08:05:07 03/31/14 Mon No just pick the prettiest in the south. The blandest, but talented for the Northeast states, pretty but not super gorgeous, most talented for the mid-west, and Okay, most consistent for the southwest, pretty,and does hula for Hawaii, and the most talented of five girls for Miss Alaska. Then you should be okay. (NT) -- IHP, 13:13:21 03/31/14 Mon LMAO! So true . . . (NT) -- NEQueen, 13:26:46 03/31/14 Mon ...but everyone dances Hula in Hawaii. Lol. (NT) -- HiJake, 16:56:12 03/31/14 Mon Don't forget the Miss Hawaii who won Talent by rope jumping (two yrs ago). (NT) -- GMZ, 17:41:39 04/01/14 Tue The good thing is, many of their state pageant (even in large states) have much fewer contestants due to needing to win a local before. Plus, it was confirmed that Miss Virgin Islands will only have 4 contestants. ;) (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 14:52:17 03/31/14 Mon I may just be tempted to participate - I've avoided the MAO state pageants thusfar. When is the first MAO state pageant btw? (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 15:07:50 03/31/14 Mon April 26th - Miss Vermont (NT) -- lexis-PA, 15:16:04 03/31/14 Mon OMG, I'm so excited! I'm so happy this board exists! Thanks for sharing H+S! (NT) -- Groove, 17:43:02 03/31/14 Mon I love their Road To point system. Perhaps the same could be done here?? ;) ;) ;) (NT) -- Groove, 17:44:32 03/31/14 Mon I suck at picking miss and teen winners for the MUO pageants, so I'm sure I'll do even worse with Miss America. But who knows, I don't follow those pageants as closely, so I won't be as biased towards certain contestants, worried about jinxing my favorites, or know much about their competition history. Maybe that's what I need :) (NT) -- JennNYC (Not logged in), 16:13:34 04/01/14 Tue The Miss America system is extremely difficult as far as predictions go for a very simple reason--Talent counts 35% of the prelim score--and Private Interview and OSQ are another 30%.combined. (NT) -- GMZ, 17:53:58 04/01/14 Tue Miss America is easy - eliminate all the pretty girls, girls with questionable interview skills, democrats - and you are left with about half of the 53. Though, in the last few years the girls have drastically improved but I still cannot get past Tess Scanlin. (NT) -- Vegas, 18:00:34 04/01/14 Tue Mallory Hagen is a big time Democrat--or so I've heard. And she's not bad looking either. (NT) -- GMZ, 18:27:45 04/01/14 Tue You are right but did you see how much weight she gained over the year? (NT) -- Vegas, 18:59:24 04/01/14 Tue I think that Mallory is gorgeous and I love her curves. Vanessa Cameron is a big time Liberal too. (NT) -- DJL, 11:49:52 04/02/14 Wed You mean Carissa Cameron. (NT) -- GMZ, 12:01:12 04/02/14 Wed YES! Carissa.....bless my heart! :) (NT) -- DJL, 14:12:09 04/03/14 Thu Please remind us again the week before the 1st state MAO contest. I'll do a little research and make an attempt. (NT) -- Duration-and-Convexity, 13:29:53 04/04/14 Fri I will, the link to the message board was also added on top of the Guru board to make it easier. (NT) -- HawtPlusSeksi, 17:54:46 04/04/14 Fri

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Subject: Prize Packages
Author: sucker4silvergowns [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:28:12 04/02/14 Wed As Miss South Africa 2014 Rolene Strauss has won cash, a car and products valued at more than R1.3 million (about $140,000 USD). She also gets thousands of rands in cash and study bursaries to award to South Africans that she meets during her reign. Cell C is also giving the winner access to R200 000 ($19,000) to spend on random acts of kindness. In Russia, you win a $100,000 cash prize among other things. Those are pretty generous prize packages. What does Miss Universe get? There is no cash prize but she receives a monthly salary of $1,500 (needs confirmation) and lives rent-free in New York City. Also included in the prize package: a year's supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; a one-year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry; and memories to last a lifetime. QUESTION: Does a girl need to pass on the prizes that she won at her national pageant to her runner-up if she wins Miss Universe? What if the national pageant's prize package is way more generous than Miss Universe's, like in the case of South Africa? If this is the case, then I can see some girls being perfectly happy being a national titleholder and have little motivation to win Miss Universe. Surely, Miss Universe is a much more prestigious title but c'mon! Let's also look at what the runner-ups receive at Miss Universe compared to other international pageants: Miss Universe: 1st Runner Up: US$3,000.00+gift from Diamond Nexus Labs+Miss Universe trophy 2nd Runner Up: US$2,000.00+gift from Diamond Nexus Labs+Miss Universe trophy 3rd Runner Up: US$1,000.00+gift from Diamond Nexus Labs+Miss Universe trophy 4th Runner Up: US$1,000.00+gift from Diamond Nexus Labs+Miss Universe trophy Top 10 & 16 semifinalists: US$500.00+gift from Diamond Nexus Labs+Miss Universe trophy per semifinalist Comparison: Miss Grand International Prize Money for the runners-ups: 1st Runner Up: US$10,000.00 2nd Runner Up: US$5,000.00 3rd Runner Up: US$2,500.00 4th Runner Up: US$1,500.00 Miss International Prize Money for the runners-ups: 1st Runner Up: 1 Million yen (US$10,000.00) 2nd Runner Up: 800,000 yen (US$8,000.00) If a girl cannot afford plastic surgery and doesn't have a divalicious stage presence, then she may be better off competing at Miss International for a potentially better prize with fewer girls competing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ha! I always laugh at the whole 'memories to laugh a lifetime'. Everything they quote in the prize package is pretty much everything that comes with the title anyway. I never thought I'd long for the day of the year supply of Caboodles cosmetic containers. But seriously, I know Trump isn't the most popular guy out there, but do they really not have any sort of sway or people that are good at making deals with sponsers? I think possibilites are endless in not only sponser opporunities, but using it as a way to promote the pageant and the titleholder. (NT) -- JennNYC (not logged in), 18:07:43 04/02/14 Wed You all forget the difference that cannot be measured monetarily. Those who win Miss Universe (recently at least) become stars. Models, hosts, etc. (NT) -- C, 18:25:30 04/02/14 Wed that is a long shot response. winning miss universe gives a certain nororiaty but i would not consider olivia, leila, and others start. latina winners are start regardless so their win heightens that. but historically, winning miss universe guarenttees some type of celebrity and thats always been. as for miss usa, look at kenya moore. she is by far the most famous miss usa :) (NT) -- vegas, 18:39:29 04/02/14 Wed Who? (NT) -- reno911, 18:59:08 04/02/14 Wed Kenya Moore - she is the most famous Miss USA in history :) (NT) -- Vegas, 19:08:09 04/02/14 Wed Often they become stars in their own country. JHawk and Ximena are stars in their own countries. (NT) -- Serena van der Woodsen, 08:49:35 04/04/14 Fri I must say, I was pretty pleased to have won TWICE the cash prize package as the semifinalists by winning Congeniality ;) snark snark. (NT) -- RockyGirl, 18:33:21 04/02/14 Wed As Miss Congeniality, did you share your winnings with everyone? :-) -- Doot, 19:24:55 04/02/14 Wed Heck, no! Their votes were already in!!! After that, nice goes out the window!!! (NT) -- RockyGirl, 22:20:02 04/02/14 Wed Love!! (NT) -- sucker4silvergowns, 23:00:51 04/02/14 Wed Hahahaha!! Nice one RockGirl (NT) -- Sifiso, 12:58:12 04/03/14 Thu LOL. By the same token, I wonder if Miss Photogenic went around afterwards with her hair all a mess and a zit on her face the size of a radish. -- Doot, 17:52:49 04/03/14 Thu I remember during the Dick Clark era he would say the winner would take home "nearly a quarter of a million dollars in cash and prizes". That just sounded amazing back then, lol. Of course, a lot of it was fluff - but I would love those prizes today. I do not know the benefits of winning Miss USA or Miss Teen USA today - besides with the hopes of becoming a youtube sensation. (NT) -- Vegas, 19:46:34 04/02/14 Wed here is an interesting article - scroll down to Carole Gist: http://www.oocities.org/televisioncity/9699/reluctant.html (NT) -- Vegas, 19:50:43 04/02/14 Wed LOL Please send me to International or Supra....If I get $10,000 just to be in second place, then imagine what I would get as the winner !?!? (NT) -- SexyDrew82, 12:09:32 04/03/14 Thu Some national contests' ONLY prize is to represent their nation at Miss Universe/Miss World. Miss South Africa is wealthy because it is owned by a resort giant that owns Sun City. Melinda Bam has definitely enriched the pageant by finding formidable sponsors as well. The pageant system needs a person with PASSION if it seeks to be successful. Melinda should work for the Miss Universe Org- she'll get them sponsors without even trying. Bosses of huge corporate companies see her sex appeal and are ready to sign the documents hahaha (NT) -- Zero-Defect, 04:44:51 04/04/14 Fri I recall the last time a big cash prize was given and that was in 95 when Kelee won $90,000 in cash. Those were the days and they are long gone. (NT) -- jmo, 11:14:51 04/04/14 Fri Rolene reminds me of Valerie Gatto. Same eye color and shape, same skin tone, sake hair color. Very similar, especially in that first photo. (NT) -- dopple, 12:04:24 04/04/14 Fri

Subject: Anybody else catch Courtney Turner (SC'11) on HIMYM's finale.
Author: The finale was crappy but she was absolutely gorgeous [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:25:54 04/04/14 Fri She should've really been runner-up to Alyssa had it not been for that hideous red dress. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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(NT) -- BreeZe, 09:28:49 04/04/14 Fri What show is this? I don't get the acronym :/ (NT) -- Groove, 09:39:26 04/04/14 Fri How I Met Your Mother (NT) -- anyone see it?, 09:43:23 04/04/14 Fri Ohhhhh....thanks! (NT) -- Groove, 09:48:07 04/04/14 Fri

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