Miss Universe 2006

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

So far the only thing they can say is that it might be behavior in bars. Hmm, makes you wonder about the "source" it's coming from.

Other than the underage drinking (which is obviously an issue), I'm kind of appalled that women who wear the crown under the Miss Universe guise of Trump, aren't allowed to have "personal issues". I mean come on. You've selected a 20 year old to represent the USA. She placed 4th in Miss Universe (pretty good, since USA hasn't placed that high in a while if I remember correctly). And then she has to be a "role model". All the while I think they forget that she is just in fact 20 years old.

Who knows. I hope she doesn't get stripped of her crown because I really like her.

If you're part of Trump's posse, you're NOT ALLOWED to have issues. You're supposed to be perfect. I'm not saying it's right...but that's just how it is.

If she wasn't ready to be a "role model" at 20, then maybe she shouldn't have run in the first place.

Originally Posted by ragtimerose

Actually, Shandi Finnessey (Miss USA 2004) placed first runner-up to Miss Australia Jennifer Hawkins at the Miss Universe pageant that year.

I'm involved with Miss America; I co-direct a local prelim and am webmaster for my state organization.

I've also written a book on pageantry; details in my sig block.

I know it's almost been ten years, but don't forget about Brook Lee, Miss Universe 1997! I remember her interviews quite well because she lashed out at the program's scrutiny over the reigning Miss Universe's fluctuating weight. I believe it was Miss Venezuela at that time. Brook won the judges over after saying that she would eat everything in sight (twice) if and when she became Miss USA/Universe.

And thanks for the link to your book, ragtimerose! I'm also a MAO volunteer with several of the local prelims and one of my college friends is a director of one of them. I may just pick up a copy!