Move over Carrie Prejean, there's a new controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Some of the Miss USA pictures of the contestants are being labeled as a little too sexy for Miss USA wannabes. The images in question feature Miss Oregon, Miss Wisconsin and, of course, it wouldn't be a Miss USA news item if Miss California wasn't involved.
The Miss USA pictures feature the girls scantily clad, and some even in their skivvies. Of course, officials within the organization call them "tasteful" and deem them completely fine. I say you judge for yourself--are these Miss USA role models a little too naked??
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