Near Miss
I admit at first I didn't believe that Miss California's response on gay marriage didn't cost her the title of Miss USA. But hearing what certain people involved in the pageant have said since then, I now think it might have made the difference.
This is pretty bizarre. She holds an opinion which she shares with the majority of people in the state she represents and the country at large, and because of it, she's out. In fact, she was called "divisive" (the majority opinion is divisive?) and a "stupid bitch" because she wasn't tolerant enough.
As others have noted, isn't it strange that the political standards to be Miss USA are tougher than those to be President?
On the other hand, with all the publicity she's getting, she'll be the best known runner-up in Miss USA history.
posted by LAGuy @ 12:22 AM
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I don't know. I think she'll have equivalent stardom with the runner-up who took over for Vanessa Williams after her naughty pics. (or was that Miss America- can't keep'em straight)
This is clearly an exercise in branding. The argument against gay marriage (or one of them ) was that it was elistist coasters imposing their values and redefining normal on regular folks. Now thats its been around in a few states and seems to be gaining ground- it now apears to be normal (at least in entertainment circles) and acceptable and the opposition is being presented as out of touch. I will say that I thought the debate would eventually work out this way but I thought it would take 25-50 years not 5-10
I can't wait for the video neuron feed about 20 years from now, where she issues her mea culpa. Of course she'll be married to AIG at the time.
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