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Dec-16-06

Tara Conner

Original Post, April 22, 2006:

Now, this is VERY cool. Check this gal out real good:

Pretty dang sharp huh? That’s the new Miss USA, Tara Conner. What makes this pretty cool to me is Tara is pretty much from, and still lives, in my little community. To say the least, we’re EXTREMELY proud of her! She is the first ever Miss Kentucky to win Miss USA.


UPDATE: December 14, 2006: Apparently Tara’s having some fun in New York! I got a chance to ponder the consequences of these vague insinuations the Don has been making along with others. My thought is how many people today know who Vanessa Williams is? Now, contrast that with who can name the last five Miss USA’s?

And, my second thought was, could this have been a clue?

I don’t think she’s ever promoted the image of being a saint.

I think she’ll do just fine without the title. Probably a good thing to focus on her career a little more than partying at this point. But, she’s definitely got the “talent” a lot of studios are looking for!


UPDATE: December 16, 2006: Well, the story is out that Tara’s already been stripped of her crown due to bad behavior. Don’t know how much truth there is to it, but given all the speculation going on, I either believe it’s true now or will be very shortly. What a shame. It’s pretty amazing to me that New York City apparently can’t handle a Kentucky gal. I’ve always known that personally. Wonder if Tara will hook up with Paris/Britney/Lindsey now?


UPDATE December 19, 2006: Well, looks like Tara’s hanging around for a few more months. Also looks to me like The Don manufactured a billion dollars worth of free publicity. I mean, after all the headlines, all the gossip, all the blogging, and all the media hoopla, nothing actually happened. There are no pictures, there is no actual scandal, there is nothing. The only thing that happened was millions of people talked about something after May they haven’t talked about since Vanessa Williams.

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  1. StormWarning Said,

    Yes, Moon, and she’s got lots of “personality” too.

  2. Moonage Said,

    If her family is who I think they are, I’ll bet she does have lots of “personality”.

  3. Patrick Adamson Said,

    Hey girl!!!!! you did it you know what we talked about it’s was your dream.. I love yeah,,.. Packy

  4. spaceman Said,

    Congrats to Tara… a real looker! Forthcoming contact from Playboy I’m sure. As far as “personality”, I take it there are no Miss USA restrictions on enhancing one’s self. So I wonder, what is the difference between improving yourself to have a better chance of winning a beauty contest and improving yourself to win a sports game?

  5. StormWarning Said,

    Space, I’m glad you “got” my reference to “personality” since “its what’s upfront that counts.” I suspect that it doesn’t really matter if its natural or enhanced though. I don’t think there are restrictions.

  6. Moonage Said,

    Per some cursory reading, Miss USA babes can get all the enhancements they want.

    As far as comparing baseball to beauty contests, I see no difference at all. However, I’ve always been one to allow sports players to blow their brains out on steroids it they want. Getting bigger firmer boobs isn’t quite in the same category as steroids tho. I mean, baseball players can have all the cosmetic surgery they want. Steroids are just as illegal for beauty contestants as baseball players. Now, any baseball player can crank themself up on diet pills before a game just as any pageant candidate. So, the rules are pretty much the same for both. The need and the legality is what’s different.

  7. tui Said,

    Sorry to say…
    I think you have included a photograph of who I beleive to be Miss Florida in your collection of images of Miss USA (Tara Conner).
    Tara IS a beautiful young lady (from my hometown…Russell Springs, KY)…we ALL wish her ONLY the BEST of luck in her future endeavors.
    She deserves ONLY good thoughts/comments.

  8. spaceman Said,

    Yep, while I am not at the level of intelligently discussing issues over on the Counterterrorism side, I do get “personality” immediately from the above pics… LOL.

    With no restrictions on enhancements, before long we will be looking at all Barbies (or Mae Wests).

  9. Moonage Said,

    I knew there was something not quite right about that one pic. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll get another to replace it soon enough.

  10. Moonage Said,

    “With no restrictions on enhancements, before long we will be looking at all Barbies (or Mae Wests).”

    Are you implying The Stepford Wives was a bad thing?

  11. spaceman Said,

    That pic sure looked like Tara to me (point made about Barbie clones).

  12. Sharon Said,

    I’m glad that Miss Kentucky won the Miss USA Pageant. At least it wasn’t Miss Ohio! Did you see her dress?

  13. loy Said,

    well i’m so happy for tara…i’ve known her for quite some time and she deserves it. she’s gorgeous. this is what she’s been shooting for all along through pageants. yay tara :)

  14. WhoaNellie Said,

    The contestants might buys boobs, fingernails, make-up, hair color but they sure don’t get those abs, legs and arms from lying on the couch eating cookies. And anyone who thinks prancing around in 5 inch heels is easy is tougher than I am. I don’t want to try it! This Kentucky Chick rawks!

  15. Moonage Said,

    I pranced around in 5 inch heels Halloween before last. I can assure anyone, that takes talent and practice. I chose to give it a rest and leave it to the pros. And yeah, Tara rawks!

  16. Brian Said,

    Wow….Tara is a doll…and from what I’ve heard she’s as beautiful on the inside as she is outwardly, and that body of hers is from self-discipline, clean living habits and good ole’ hard work….more power to her.
    So Moon, you grew up in the same area of Kentucky as her?….cool…small world huh?….well she sure represents you well, all we have to rep us here in Tennessee in the way of attractive leggy blondes that look good in a bathing suit is our community embarrassment known as Pamela Rogers Turner,…..wanna’ trade?
    But seriously, my congradulations to her. Finaly someone won who’s beauty won’t go to her head, she has brains and kindness to go with the package.

  17. Chuck Said,

    I think she is great and a real hottie! She has waited on me at the local steak house and deserved her big tip. I just wish her fans could spell CONGRATULATIONS.

  18. Sidney Bernard Said,

    Congratulations on winning Miss USA 2006. I am looking forward to watching you on July 23rd, because that is my birthday. I will be 8 years old. My birthday wish would be that you win the crown. You are a special person. Love you lots.

  19. Rachel Bernard Said,

    I think your bathing suit was really pretty. You look beautiful in all of your pictures. I got your autograph and three pictures. I wish you could come to my birthday party in September. I will be 10 years old. Love you, Rachel.

  20. yoyo Said,

    You really think she’s got implants?

  21. Moonage Said,

    No.

  22. Plumpy Said,

    She is gorgeous…I wonder what her breast size is.

  23. Kevin Said,

    Yeah I’m wondering that too. Does anybody know?

  24. Ericka Said,

    I had the extreme priveledge of spending a large amount of my weekend with Tara while she was Grand Marshalling the Busch race at the Kentucky Speedway (my fiancé drove her limo). I can honestly say that I’ve never met someone so humble, sweet and friendly as Tara. She never made the first underlying comment or gesture to make me feel that her “title” had gone to her head. She’s a knock-out for sure, and your town should be so proud - but she is more beautiful on the inside than what is displayed on the outside. She’s proud of who she is and where she’s came from!! I can only hope that her explosive personality ups the ante with a Miss Universe sash on July 23!

  25. Rachel Bogle Said,

    I am so excited for Tara. Even though I’m an Indiana girl, she was still like a hometown favorite for me since my dad is from the town where she goes to college, so I felt like I had even more reason to root for her! She is beautiful, of course! I wanted her to win so badly, and I am usually good at picking winners (since I am a pageant girl myself) but I was a little worried when I was comparing the on-stage answers by both Tara and Miss California. But what it all comes down to, its not about the fake breasts, fake hair, makeup, and whatnot (all of that has just become a norm of our society, I mean for goodness sakes look at those “Housewives of the OC”) the judges pick the girl who they fall in love with. And I completely understand what they saw in Tara! Plus, she’s representin all of us girls who are “5′5″ and under. And you bet those 5 inch shoes are a PAIN. I have the exact ones she wore at Miss USA, and I’m still trying to break them in before my National Pageant! Way to go girl!

  26. Insider from RC Said,

    haha not that it really matters what size her boobs are to the guys above, but i know she’s proud of em…she got the implants a few weeks before our high school graduation..she went from an A cup to a C. and she wears them well.

  27. kevin Said,

    how do you know she went from A to C?

  28. Victoria Nguyen Said,

    I am so exicited that you won the new title as Miss USA 2006. I am a big fan of beauty’s pageant. I remember four years ago, you represented your State “Kentucky” in the Miss Teen USA 2002 and you won the secondth runner-up. You are such a beautiful and sweet small town girl. Wish you all the best of luck in the Miss Universe 2006’s pageant on July 23,2006 and that is my birthday too.

  29. hina Said,

    she’s the hottest. pure sex bomb!! luv u tara.

  30. karilenfoster Said,

    Tara and I went to high school at Russell County High in 2004. She is a very sweet and nice person and if no one likes her then they are just wrong. she is a very pretty girl on the inside just like the out. well any way she is a nice girl. GO TARA!

  31. para-dice Said,

    I hope Tara has a wonderful experience and remembers she’s already a Champion. Also, I hope she’s an attention hound who, in the future, finds that she has to remove clothes and be willing to do sex scenes to get movie roles. Good Luck Tara, but not too much good luck.

    Hope to see lots of you in 1-2 years. :)

  32. Moiz Said,

    Tara totally deserved that…she is the sexiest and coolest girl…..i just luv her….and i congratulate her for winning the miss USA crown..!! I am so thrilled…she is just a angel from Heaven!!…I wish u success in ur life in future n dont forget us…we luv u whole heartedly darling…May God bless u n grant u long long successfull life :)…!

  33. Moiz Said,

    Im just in luv wid this girl…she deserved that more then anyone else in the whole universe!! she is sexy , cool , has personality…she is a full package…Luv u Tara from the bottom of ma heart .. (K).. God bless u n give u the success all along..May u live Long !!

  34. David Said,

    Greetings,

    I saw her on Project Runway today, it is so refreshing to see someone speak and carry themselves in such a way that conveys all of the hard work and hard choices required to become a truly exceptional person. Someone with a spirit that actually beams kindness, compassion, sincerity and all of the fruits of the Spirit so effectively that it actually makes everyone around them feel better about themselves…then combine it with someone as striking as Tara and you have yourself just about the best example of something very rare and incredibly special making beautiful search for breath.

    Does anyone know if there exists a very fortunate significant other?

    If not, does anyone if and where the signup is  ?

    I am a cute, fit, funny, very kind, compassionate, saved, goofy and witty little fella that understands enough about life, women, relationships and himself to say that I while I don’t have all the answers I enjoy sharing those little discoveries and that the all elusive “It” – regardless of the latest study or book – really is all about “the small stuff”. In 2 big, humble, willing, committed, and in love hearts mix 1 part small stuff (like putting the seat down) 2 parts effort (and like giving the seat a quick once over) with a smidge of sweat and revel in the magical spiritual, physical, intellectual, and inspired nourishment reserved only for the sacred and holy bond of matrimony between a man and a woman as it nourishes you both for the rest of your lives.

    Here’s a couple pics:
    http://www.dionne.net/me/lavila.jpg - im the one in the Cal Visor
    http://www.dionne.net/me/truck1.jpg

    David

  35. Moonage Said,

    I’m not sure exactly what her status is. However, I was present when this young man made her an offer:
    Kid proposes
    It was hard to tell, but it kind of looked like she said yes. I
    wouldn’t give up tho.

  36. Moonage Said,

    Am watching Miss World now. Tara’s made the Top 10. I’m proud of her for that alone. ( The judges seem to have a thing for big boobed brunettes tho. ) Still rooting…..

  37. David Said,

    Moon…that is SOOO precious!!!

  38. Moonage Said,

    Thanks David.

    Tara got fourth runner up. I knew it was rigged for brunettes when I saw the top 20.

    Good job Tara! 5th in the world is still pretty incredible!

    We’re proud of ya!

  39. Barbara Said,

    I am from Taras hometown and I just want to say that I for one am VERY proud of the accomplishments that she has made, cause hell, anybody that can do good an get outta this place I am all for it!!! She is a very sweet and nice person and I had the pleasure of spending time with her when she was at the South Ky. RECC Picnic…I am also proud that she has continued to talk that suhweet southren drawl instead of changin it to Northren proper as most coaches would have a contestant do….So Let’s here a great big HAYL YEA!!! for the Southren Girl , Cause Southren Girls are the best in the world Y’all!!!

  40. --H Said,

    While we’re here admiring and rooting for Miss USA, I was told that Miss Indonesia received death threats due to her participation in Miss Universe supposedly them fundies are against the sexy swimsuit - although her swimsuit looks really lame to me. Ironically, she is only half Indonesian - and half German.

    http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2006/files/ID-interview.html

    P.S.: Moon, Storm, spaceman, long time no chat/talk ……. still no time to blog ….. take care, you all!

  41. Moonage Said,

    I saw that and meant to post on it, but got distracted. Amazing display of the differing cultures at play here. One society when seeing a beautiful woman in a swimsuit threatens to kill her. Another society proposes marriage.

    I think I’ll stay here for the time being.

    PS: Do keep in touch, I know you stay quite busy as I am as well right now. ( Blogging is my R&R. ) The boy is getting bigger every day and has sent me to the hospital, again. More detail via email only!

  42. kamyar Said,

    hi miss tara
    u very nice and sexy

  43. rood Said,

    tara… u are always miss universe in my think
    some people are nice but.. some people are bether than nice and beuty… Bicaz they are interesting
    and tara conner is nice and interesting
    my name is rood
    i am iranian

  44. Moonage Said,

    Updated post to reflect current events.

  45. Bessed Said,

    Tara Conner

    What are the best sites about Tara Conner? Weve started with these. What else should be here?
    1. Tara Conner at Wikipedia - Summary of the life of Tara Conner, the 2006 Miss USA. (en.wikipedia.org)
    2. Miss USA Dethroned? - December 14, 2006 repo…

  46. insider Said,

    I’m confused what did she do in NY and will I someday be able to buy it on DVD?

  47. Moonage Said,

    Basic rumor is she partied hard and had a very good time. Apparently that’s not the image the Don wants to promote.

  48. StormWarning Said,

    I’d take Tara’s boobs over Donald’s hair anytime.

    I’d take Donald’s money over Tara’s boobs though.

  49. Chris S. Said,

    I was born and raised in Kentucky and my family comes from Russell Springs. And frankly, her behavior just deepens the sense of shame I have about it. I left as soon as I could. Sure there is a small minority of people in the state with some education and taste, but all you rednecks just ruin it.
    Why don’t you people just move to Alabama, or better yet just keep walking and drown yourselves in the Gulf?

  50. Moonage Said,

    Well Storm, if you had Don’s money, I’m sure there would be plenty of boobs like Tara’s around.

  51. Moonage Said,

    Chris, you’ve got issues a lot deeper than where you’re from.

    I was born and raised in Lexington, moved to Somerset at 2. Moved back to Lexington a couple of times, and left again. Moved to Washington DC for a bit, and came back again. Ya see, they don’t make people in cities quite the way they do here. And, I know for a fact the beauty of this region “trumps” anything you have now. So, we may have some people here who don’t pursue education as they should. We have people here have problems. But, I’m quite certain where you live now there are just as many or more with the same problems as well. Being as you’re there now and not here just means where ever you are, they’ve got one problem we don’t have to deal with here.

    Get over your shame. Just because you couldn’t hack it here doesn’t mean you can’t be happy somewhere else.

  52. Lawrence Said,

    She’s definately yummy!!!

  53. Randy Said,

    Don let’s her keep the crown. What did she do to get such special treatment?

  54. Tom Said,

    “The current Miss USA, Tara Conner, is to keep her title despite allegations of underage drinking, drug abuse and speculation about her love life.”

    I would suspect that the ones doing the virtriolic spewing of lambasting this girl are probably the ones who want to be the moral keepers rather than a compassionate member of society.

  55. JammieWearingFool Said,

    Judgment Day for Tara Conner

    I’m not holding out much hope for the lovely Miss Conner, but you never know with Donald Trump. This could all be a PR stunt.

  56. Dammy Said,

    This girl is as handsome as idiot.

  57. StormWarning Said,

    “The Donald” apparently pardoned her. She’s agreed to go to rehab.

    Publicity stunt? or caring Trump?

  58. Moonage Said,

    Every move The Donald makes is a publicity stunt in one way or another. I don’t think he really plans it that way, he just makes it happen.

  59. Anon Said,

    I’m am worried about her though. I don’t want to offend anyone who knows her, as apparently there’s a few people here who do. I really don’t know how to say this. I guess bluntly would be the best method. There’s countless examples of guys coking out girls for their own purposes. Trump is putting a few pageant girls up in his complex, if I understand correctly. Tara, if true, tested positive for cocaine, and how many wives has Trump had? I’m afraid that she might be being ‘groomed’ so to speak, along with the others. I worry that if I’m right, she’s heading down a dark path. I think she just needs to leave New York and go back home with her parents. I’m removed from the situation so I don’t know. I just got some strange vibes from the situation. I also don’t believe that it’s fair that the media should scrutinize her more than, no offense, more important people. Bill Clinton and his brother were runnin coke out of Mena, Arkansas, but the media didn’t make a big deal about that. They pick on a young woman living a tough new life. She’s still young; young people tend to party and that sort of thing. I should know, I’m like 4 years older than her. I’ve done drugs and alcohol. Been there, done that, and somehow managed to live to tell the story. If you want to know what rich people with a lot of power like to involve themselves in, read The Franklin Coverup. Such is why I worry.

  60. Blake Said,

    Tara Conner Miss USA was given a second chance from Donald Trump. From the press conference, it looks as if Tara is sincere about improving her public image. It looks like she improved her public image.

    Vote: http://todayspolls.googlepages.com/tara_poll

  61. Moonage Said,

    Anon, I really don’t think that’s what happened. What spooks everyone is The Donald giving her a second chance. A young girl from the country partying it up in The Big Apple wasn’t really the story so much as The Donald’s very active and visible involvement in the situation. The Donald’s a little older than I am. I can speak with a certain amount of confidence that he’s not grooming her to be the Next Trumpess. She’s beautiful as all get-out, and apparently likes to have a good time. I think the Donald’s perspective is coming more from a marketing guru and fatherly figure that if she can calm down and get serious, she can be a superstar in some capacity, movies, tv, or whatever. If that happens, The Donald makes another fortune. So, I do agree with you that I don’t think The Donald’s are puritanical in any way. However, I don’t think I agree on why.

  62. Anon Said,

    Blake,
    I see your point. I can agree with you that that’s a likely scenario. Whether or not either of us are right, I don’t know. I’m not a mind reader. I still think she needs to leave New York though. That place is not good for her. I know that you can get drugs anywhere, case in point, I live in a small town as well, and I did some speed and weed earlier. I just do not want to see her spiral down the drug path. I’m there, and I know what it’s like. I hope that she doesn’t turn that corner. As I understand, she just turned 21, and I just turned 25. We’re about the same age, so I can identify with the drugs and partying. I just left the partying, haven’t been able to kick the drugs.

  63. Anon Said,

    I’m sorry, that last comment was meant for moon, not blake.

  64. waco Said,

    spoof of the Donald Trump/ Tara Conner press conference:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO2-eayMkSg

    Britney spoof:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCblG2JXio8

    http://www.damnshow.com

  65. Harshad Malkan Said,

    Dear Tara Conner,

    If you need help and services in your life please do contact
    me at 910-875-8867.

    Harshad Malkan

  66. TOM Said,

    i think the only reason tara still has her crown,is she slept with the donald,and agreed to keep her mouth shut,uhhh, open,,,oh well, you know what i mean. donald has cheated before, why not again?

  67. Moonage Said,

    I think the only reason Tara got to keep her crown was because they really didn’t have anything to go on other than rumor and heresay. In a court of law, that’ll get ya a settlement at best. If you’ve seen the latest Mrs. Trump, you’d probably wouldn’t be so quick to jump to the easiest conclusion. Not all men aspire for young, inexperienced kids.

  68. Moonage Webdream » Archive » When the clothes come off of a beauty queen Said,

    [...] party by similating lesbian stuff and had a title too, Miss Nevada, with a chance of being the next Tara Conner. That was, of course, until she decided to do [...]

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