Promo shots for this weekends Miss USA pagent have been released and are under fire for their racy content.  

From the looks of things, Miss USA , once a celebration of the nations most wholesome beauties, has shifted gears in favor of the lingerie, fishnets, heavy eye-liner and bedhead so prominent in men’s magazines.  Despite the public outcry, pageant officials are defending the shots calling them “hot, yet tasteful.”  (Isn’t that what infamous pageant queen Carrie Prejean said about her own racy photos and solo sex tape?)

It’s been reported that several contestants voiced concern over how the wardbrobe would affect their image, but consented for fear they wouldn’t be considered contenders without them. 

I worry about how these shots might influence the talent portion of the competition…

Miss Connecticut

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