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What do you think of the "grown-up" photo spread featuring Miss USA contestants?

Sexy photos are ubiquitous in the American media, but the Miss USA pageant is enjoyed by people of all ages. The racy photos of the contestants caused to-be-expected outcries, but does it surprise you?

Love it (9.3%)

Tone it down a little (35.6%)

Completely inappropriate (32.9%)

It's their choice... (24.5%)

What do you think of the
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  • tonysgirl By tonysgirl
    on May 17, 2010  

    they aren't supposed to be underwear models. Is everything turning into this crap? I used to love the pagent, but I didn't watch it this year, because of those photos. It's disgusting

  • pameulahenson By pameulahenson
    on May 17, 2010  

    Although I wouldn't do this, I think these women should have the freedom to choose for themselves. They are not nude. I bet a big percent of the people that have a problem with the pictures wear a lot less than this to the beach.

  • shelleybean By shelleybean
    on May 17, 2010  

    I'm a little torn-it is their choice and most probably would like to go on to model. But the pagent has always had such a wholesome image and I kind of think it should be kept that way. It was just last year that someone was disqualified for risque pictures. And granted her pictures showed pieces and parts that are covered by bras. I still think the girls should remain pure and honorable.

  • boomshockalocka69 By boomshockalocka69
    on May 17, 2010  

    While I believe the girls should have a choice, I wonder what would have happened, had they chose NOT to particpate?

  • bhimes25 By bhimes25
    on May 17, 2010  

    theres sexy and then theres playboy/ maxim they might as well be nude!

  • papkin45 By papkin45
    on May 18, 2010  

    It's just to much showing.

  • papkin45 By papkin45
    on May 18, 2010  

    way-way to much.

  • diamonddiaries By diamonddiaries
    on May 18, 2010  

    How come contestants' clothing is getting smaller these days? Who made those decisions-- subscribers to Playboy/Maxim? They aren't on the beach for goodness sake so stop comparing. The beachwear-defense came up regarding those 9 yr-old 'Single Ladies' dancers too. They WEREN'T at the beach.

  • Cbananah By Cbananah
    on May 18, 2010  

    Why is it that it's not socially exceptable to wear your bra and underwear out in public, but it's ok for women to wear bakinis???

  • makinplata By makinplata
    on May 18, 2010  

    Overall the photos are acceptable and tastefully done, but I think it changed the way we look at Miss USA. Over the past few years, I think it has forced us to not take it as seriously, it is truly just a beauty pageant now. The photos themselves were a choice they made.