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 Miss White Trash 2005 winner Amberleigh, 29, hangs out Friday in her Kalama back yard with sons Jameson and Tennessee by the camper where she and her boyfriend store their garbage. Greg Ebersole/The Daily News
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Kalama's Miss White Trash winners enjoy life at the top of the heap
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:24 AM PDT
By Amy M.E. Fischer
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E-mail this articleLocal reality TV fans who tuned in this month to watch a Kalama hairdresser switch places with a Philadelphia stylist may have been surprised to learn of two cult celebrities in their midst.
On the Style Network’s “Split Ends” episode that aired April 5, it was revealed that the town of 1,700 is home to not one, but two Miss White Trash USA winners -- Dawn Hindman, the reigning queen, and 2005 title holder Amberleigh (no last name, “like Madonna,” she explained).
Amberleigh, who appears in the “Split Ends” episode working at the Stage West barbershop/antique store in downtown Kalama, proudly spilled the beans about her title to horrified Philadelphia stylist Mary Lamb. Then Amberleigh introduced Lamb to Hindman, who stopped by the one-chair shop for a haircut.
According to the Web site www.misswhitetrash.com, the annual Miss White Trash Pageant was founded in 1999 in Portland by the Rev. Tony Hughes to celebrate “women who proudly represent the large and looming underbelly of middle Americana.” Contestants are judged in categories including makeup, hair, outfit, talent and overall trashiness.
Hindman, who’s lived in Kalama most of her life, took the 2008 title in September’s beer-fueled pageant at a Portland bar. Amberleigh had encouraged her to enter after seeing Hindman join the “redneck rodeo” at last summer’s Kalama fair, telling her, “I know white trash, and you’re gonna win.”
“I said I’ll try anything once,” said Hindman, who recently got divorced and wanted some fun. “I’ve always been a goofball, always joke around and stuff, but nothing like this.”
For her pageant outfit, Hindman wore a glittery bikini top borrowed from Amberleigh with a pair of ripped-up construction shorts. She beat out dozens of other scantily-clad contestants, winning a 1973 GMC pickup truck with “Miss White Trash 2008” painted on its camper shell, meat products, a tattoo and a check for $29.99.
Sadly, she has since sold the truck to a Longview man for $100 after her landlord told her she couldn’t park it at her apartment.
“It’s just a joke, really. I’m just your basic country girl, is all I am,” said 42-year-old Hindman, a mother of two who works for Cleaning with TLC. “It was the best time I ever had in my life, and I didn’t have to be trashy to do it. I was just myself.”
Amberleigh, however, says she takes her title seriously and strives to live up to her responsibilities.
“It’s a great honor. I feel that I’m representing a good portion of our population. ... I come from a long line of rednecks,” Amberleigh said Friday, rocking her newborn baby, Jameson, while 17-month-old Tennessee played on the floor of the family’s new modular home in rural Kalama’s hills. Yes, both sons’ names are references to whiskey, she grins.
With Amberleigh, 29, it’s hard to tell whether her embrace of white trash ideals is an authentic lifestyle or a smart young woman being campy and ironic. Her dad’s family is from the Kentucky/Southern Ohio region. She keeps it on the down-low that her mom’s from San Diego, where Amberleigh grew up before moving to Portland. She’s lived in Kalama for a year.
Adding to the mystique is the bullet tattooed inside her right bicep.
“My gun is always loaded,” she said, flexing her muscle, causing much of her ample bosom to spill out the top of the cut-out neck of her Motley Crue T-shirt. Her left tricep is tattooed with “Honky,” which goes with a friend’s tattoo that says “Tonk.”
When her Portland co-workers at Big Daddy’s barbecue pit suggested Amberleigh was perfect for the Miss White Trash 2005 contest, naturally, she was all over it.
“I said I’ll win it for sure. ... I wanted to win that truck,” said Amberleigh, a former honky-tonk music roadie. She put on a fake pregnant belly, battered high heels, opened a beer, lit a cigarette and took home the crown.
In addition to the truck, she won a recording contract with Jesus Presley records, a lifetime supply of Spam and a year’s supply of Camel cigarettes. Radio shock jock Howard Stern called. She appeared in a Camel ad.
While driving the eye-catching truck, she learned how large a fan-base Miss White Trash has. Gas station employees filled her tank for free. Men wanted to pose for pictures with her. People waved at her at stoplights (and in turn, she’d give them the one-finger salute).
“Every time I started that truck, I’d peel out,” she said. The tires were bald when she sold it after a year for $1,000 to federal Drug Enforcement Agents looking for a truck for undercover meth work, she said.
The tacky allure of the “Miss White Trash Pageant” is catching on. The Style Network is looking at filming a “Miss White Trash” reality show, pitting pageant winners from different states against each other.
But some locals don’t get it.
“A lot of people are mad at me in town,” Amberleigh said. However, she added, “It’s not degrading by any means. It’s fun. There’s no harm.”
jlin wrote on Apr 22, 2008 5:58 AM:
" Oh dear.. Well why not..But a tv show? LOL I think I would tune in. LOL "
hit the nail wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:25 AM:
" I actually have known girls that were aged 15, smoking while pregnant, and bragging about it. One still does not get the connection between her child dying of SIDS and her behavior. "
BINGO wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:45 AM:
" And people thought that a fashion show with young woman, in 'skimpy' clothing was demeaning. "
Dookielumpkins where are you? wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:05 AM:
" It is nice to see that she has such a "high" price for her dignity and self respect. Her family and friends must be very proud, as I am sure her children will be when they get older. "
Oh My wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:09 AM:
" All I can say is "What the Hell?!" The Southwest, WA area is trying hard to get away from the exact negative connotation that this article represents! It is not funny, it is disgusting and sad. I would hope that all women would take pride in their homes, looks, and jobs, and this woman certainly doesn't. She may say she does, but actions speak much louder than words. Sad! "
common man wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:35 AM:
" This is a great example of Cowlitz County Citizens, could help explain the 8.2% unemployment, high drug use, divorce rate, unwed births and drop outs. Our culture is at an all time low when cigarette's, beer, tattoos,junk and poor behavior is rewarded to this level. How low can we go, and your right I just don't get it? "
Kalama Pride wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:48 AM:
" Here's something that we can all be proud of. Geeez!!!
Some people are just trash, white or otherwise.
Kinda says it all for Cowchips County. "
Some people are just trash, white or otherwise.
Kinda says it all for Cowchips County. "
Interesting wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:52 AM:
" This is a better story out of Kalama than the crashes of teenagers. Gives them kids a goal in life. "
Dont Understand wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:09 AM:
" Why is it "news" that there is white trash in this area? "
Tex from Cougar wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:19 AM:
" Nothin wrong with this. Looks like my neighborhood. "
LongviewRez wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:41 AM:
" We might want to ask ourselves "how far will reality t.v. go, and when will we stop watching?" "
gee wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:41 AM:
" I thought I was the only one storing my trash in an old trailer. Heck it works great. When it fills up I figure on just filling up the other one too. Shucks after a couple years the blackberries will hide it like it don't exist no more anyways. Style and taste the only replacement for money. "
Rosie wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:57 AM:
" TO DOOKIELUMPKINS AND OTHERS OF THAT VEIN:
It will hurt less if you take the poker out. "
It will hurt less if you take the poker out. "
cityofroses wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:01 AM:
" I just have to ask the people commenting on this article: are you for real? you can't recognize the fun in this? stop taking life so serious, then maybe you won't be so miserable. Amberleigh - this article is hilarious. I cracked up from start to finish and you're beautiful. Mind if I name my next baby Tennessee? I seriously love it! "
kalama native wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:18 AM:
" Do these poor women even realize that they are being made fun of and laughed at? Getting some attention is one thing but how about a little self pride. I am born and raised in Kalama and proud of it, how about shedding a little light on any of our successful and productive citizens...believe me there are many. I, for one am quite tired of hearing of a transplanted Miss White Trash. "
Burford McGee wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:19 AM:
" Why does the daily news highlight this type of thing? This is the reason that the city has to hire a consultant to help us try and loose this image. This is the kind of news that is picked up by the associated press and goes national. So this is how the state and nation view our area. There is no way someone considers this news. Thanks daily news. "
True enuf... wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:22 AM:
" What is really sad about this story is that it is so true. This is a typical example of Cowlitz County's finest. The only thing missing is the hickory shirt, romeos, Big Man chew and the lack of teeth. Not just the toothless kids.... "
NEWS wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:23 AM:
" Nice the paper can cover a white trash story and they couldn't even cover a legislative tour last week up SR504 to see the problems of the Toutle Valley, of coarse there was only 5 legislators, one commissioner and several citizens and state agencies. Had we known we would have invited miss white trash, maybe then we would have had press coverage. "
Classaaaaaay wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:23 AM:
" Nothing says class like naming your kids after booze. Now, on to the next story, the one about the forum to discuss underage drinking... "
names wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:28 AM:
" well Tenessee is a better name than the 12 months of the year, January, February, March etc., and or the 4 seasons, Summer, Winter, Spring, Autumn and they are spelled that way. "
Louie wrote on Apr 22, 2008 9:30 AM:
" Lovely ladies, just lovely.
Doesn't Kalama have mandatory trash pick-up? "
Doesn't Kalama have mandatory trash pick-up? "
THAT GURL wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:02 AM:
" CAUSE THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE READ ALL YEAR......SERIOUSLY..... "
Disgusted and embarassed wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:05 AM:
" How sad is it that this person who just moved to Kalama a year ago, makes us all look like we're in the same category as her. Amberleigh, do you need attention that bad? Weren't you embarassed enough for yourself after watching that wonderful show you did?What's worse is that the Daily News has to stoop to this level of writing on their front page. I feel sorry for these women, but more so for the embarassment they'be caused their families and friends. I know at least a few of Dawn's family members that have to be mortified! Sorry you guys! "
WOW wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:23 AM:
" This is the most Pathetic front page story EVER! What a joke! I can't believe that the daily news would publish such a thing! Way to go! "
Resident wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:25 AM:
" This unnewsworthy article may be why i
do not subscribe to THE DAILY NEWS!!!!!!
COWLITZ COUNTY IS FULL OF TRASH. "
do not subscribe to THE DAILY NEWS!!!!!!
COWLITZ COUNTY IS FULL OF TRASH. "
The Rev Tony wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:40 AM:
" Great story, I think with all the angry comments it's because people have lost a sense of fun. The story was very well written. Maybe you should come down to the pageant this year, Sat Sept 20th check the web site for location. By the way these two ladies are some of the nicest woman I have ever meet, so if your being a hater, think about how that makes the world a better place. "
hilarious wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:53 AM:
" I love it! Seriously, this is one of those things that makes this place great. As a college educated outsider from the 3rd largest city in the US, this has to be one of the best things about living here - people who still have a sense of humor and aren't so narcissistic that they can't laugh at themselves sometimes and say "hey, this is me, I'm not perfect, but I'm having fun." "
to common man wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:53 AM:
" how does a wife, with a job, and a new home constitute "8.2% unemployment, high drug use, divorce rate, unwed births and drop outs". She is none of these and it doesn't suggest that this is what the pagent is about? "
What an embarrassment to this area wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:00 AM:
" Why does this kind of garbage even make it to the newspaper??? You have got to be kidding me! This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever read and is a total waste of space in the newspaper. Come on Daily News...print something worth reading that makes this area proud rather than ashamed. "
RS wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:00 AM:
" Proud to be the epitome of white trash - which according to Webster is; 1. Used as a disparaging term for a poor white person or poor white people; 2. Used as a disparaging term for a white person or white people perceived as being lazy and ignorant.
Is this what we are encouraging the youth of today to aspire to? Albeit in fun, when you take into consideration the youth of today and their obsession with celebrity, when you hold up a person like Amberleigh to be a local celebrity, this behavior is exactly what you are telling children is acceptable.
Personally, if you aspire to be 'white trash' then that is your business, however when the local newspaper endorses your belief n their front page, then that is a very sad state of affairs.
Very bad form TDN, very bad form. "
Is this what we are encouraging the youth of today to aspire to? Albeit in fun, when you take into consideration the youth of today and their obsession with celebrity, when you hold up a person like Amberleigh to be a local celebrity, this behavior is exactly what you are telling children is acceptable.
Personally, if you aspire to be 'white trash' then that is your business, however when the local newspaper endorses your belief n their front page, then that is a very sad state of affairs.
Very bad form TDN, very bad form. "
sunny wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:34 AM:
" Um...eww. I'm so glad that could be front page news, but the fantastic Preparedness Fair at the fairgrounds last week didn't even get a mention. Nice... "
Mr. Bastinado wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:34 AM:
" Now that Kalama has been "discovered" as a White Trash hotbed, I predict that all future Miss White Trash winners will be from the Kalama area. With it's seemingly endless supply, Kalama can "one-up" any other city around. Can you say "Dynasty"... "
Wow wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:38 AM:
" Amberleigh is absolutely hilarious! She works, she has a great sense of humor, she has two beautiful kids who are very happy, she is able to laugh at herself and have a good time. Too bad people have to be so judgemental. "
Dookie Lumpkins wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:41 AM:
" Rosie, why did you have to call me out? I've been sitting back keeping my fingers off the keyboard but you had to be mean. Now I'm obligated to opinionate on this! Miss White Trash is not a great way to represent Cowlitz County. By doing so you are all allowing the nonfictional stereotype to be magnified thus no one will see the 5% of good people in Longview/Kelso/Kalama. I've never witnessed this pageant and never will. I would like to know more about the event though so let me ask - is there a reading contest to see who stumbles less with words? Do they have Police Officers do a scuffling test to see who can fight the cuffs the longest? How about best empty smile? Or even a cooking competition where meth is involved. C'mon Cowlitz, I will never be able to return back home when stuff like this is going on. Having an education and respect for my lady, I can't fit when poetry readings are in the minority compared to downtown cagefighting and exhibitions of whitetrash pride. I'm sure these women are nice, kind, and sweet ok? But on the other hand, a trailer full of garbage???? I hope to God they don't live above an aquifer! There goes the ground water. Here comes the wildlife who will eat the jagged stomach tearing pork n' beans lids. Save these kids, not the Texas church boys and girls. Thanks Rosie for waking me up! "
ST wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:46 AM:
" Nice to see a lite hearted, fun story in the paper instead of the usual heartbreak. I enjoyed this laugh. "
LuckyPierre wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:00 PM:
" Tenessee and Jamison are great names!! However, I do feel sorry for their brothers, Marlboro Red and little Pabst! "
Mrcal wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:03 PM:
" Kalama: "White Trash Capitol of Washington". At least they didn't have to shell out $20,000 to get their "brand", like Longview/Kelso did. "
Trailer trash wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:06 PM:
" Ya all just do not get it ! Most of this stuff was for fun , yet ya all try to put some other spin on it . Why?
If you can not laugh at your self once in a while ,what good is life ?
Hell to lots folks a beer and a smoke and a good fishin hole and they are set good to go.
So if you high brows can not handle that maybe we should do a story on your dull live and use it to put the watcher asleep. "
If you can not laugh at your self once in a while ,what good is life ?
Hell to lots folks a beer and a smoke and a good fishin hole and they are set good to go.
So if you high brows can not handle that maybe we should do a story on your dull live and use it to put the watcher asleep. "
TheClevelandSteamer wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:08 PM:
" Just when I think Cowlitz County has it all, this comes along. I can't wait to see what the next thing will be. At least, life here is interesting!!! "
Big Fan wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:08 PM:
" This is the BEST article. EVER!!! I would say this girl is even prettier and smarter then Brittany Spears. Way to go, Amberleigh. Can I have your autograph? "
Come on wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:10 PM:
" I thought this was hilarious!! Come on, lighten up people. The contest is just for fun.....Amberleigh looks like a beautiful women, with beautiful kids who look taken care of, and she is not 15 years old, pregnant, and smoking....Is it any worse than 20 women, pimping themselves fighting on TV for a batchelor?? "
dearest dookie wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:18 PM:
" dookie lumpkins. lol. that name is a show stopper. you wouldn't even have to show up to the pageant, you could win from home with a name like that. i just wanted to point out a couple things. first, opinionate is not a word; however, opine is. second, how in the world do you know so much about fighting police officers in handcuffs and cooking with meth? besides the obvious educational deficiencies coming from most of the people posting, there are some serious insecurities in that town. i guess amberleigh can laugh at herself because she's joking. some of you need to do a better job of hiding your defensiveness - it's really unbecoming. good day. "
DonkeyPuncher wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:20 PM:
" I know Dawn, and she is a fine person. I wish we had more in our community like her!! "
InThePink wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:22 PM:
" What a disgrace to all the good townfolk of Kalama that have tried to elevate their town's image. "
wa resident wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:23 PM:
" Sounds like Kalama residents are jealous. Maybe the paper can come out to your house and do an article on your boring life. I guess it wouldn't be so much of an article as a headline since there wouldn't be anything to write about, but still. "
kalama forever wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:27 PM:
" Um. I had to take a sick day from work because I'm battling a cold. Are the rest of you unemployed? "Pot, this is Kettle calling." "
One Inn The Shtink wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:28 PM:
" Nice to see these young ladies in the pinnicle of their careers. "
Filthy Sanchez wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:30 PM:
" I will attend the next padgent to root on our local "talent". "
Filthy Nixon wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:52 PM:
" This contest should be elevated to a county attraction, maybe held across the street from the county fair. It ought to bring in tourists from afar and get us on US news reports. "
kirsten wrote on Apr 22, 2008 12:55 PM:
" Amberleigh rules, you uptight jerks. You're all just jealous that there's no Miss Uptight Contests out there for you to win. "
Kalama girl wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:24 PM:
" You go Dawn. Those who judge shall be judged in the end. Dawn is a wonderful mother and a very caring person. I have known her for years and I would stand behind her all the way. As for her family being embarrased.. I think not. You must not know her family then for you to say that. Dawn would give you the shirt off her back and would help anyone reguardless of how they felt about her.. I know this to be a fact. After what she has been through in her life. She deserves to not care what anyone of you people think of her. Just be careful who you judge because she could be the one to help you out in your time of need whatever that might be.This was all in fun. get over it people.Life is too short not to be able to laugh. "
Tammy wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:33 PM:
" Rev,
You said it right. Nothing wrong with a bit of humor, and all these poor girls get is hate. Not from me. More power to ya girls. "
You said it right. Nothing wrong with a bit of humor, and all these poor girls get is hate. Not from me. More power to ya girls. "
John Huckfeldt wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:42 PM:
" Without a doubt the annual Miss White Trash contest is a crass, exploitive, vulgar display of our modern societal dysfunction. It is politically incorrect. It is morally repugnant. It is base and banal and cliche. But it is quintessentially American existentialism on many levels. With the majority of the world's population locked into wage slavery, beholden to the 10% that control 90% of our resources ( by dint of priveledged birth usually ), nursing our easy credit and unrelenting advertising abetted addictions ( cigarettes, alcohol, cheap gas, cable TV, internet, porn, adjustable rate mortgages, and wars we can't afford ( or justify post facto ) seems perfectly reasonable to me. We are all caricatures to some degree - soccer moms, NASCAR fans, street thugs, liberal arts educated " professionals ", pro life republicans - who all ultimately want the same things, a good life and love. Face the abyss with humor. Reality is far too depressing than any " reality " show could ever hope to be. Until we are willing to put schools and health care ahead of war, to engineer bailouts for impoverished, starving children instead of bloated, speculative investment banks, to court honest, disciplined and principled allies instead of dictators, I will celebrate my white trash roots with the stiffest concoction I can find.
See you at the trailer park...
"
See you at the trailer park...
"
BIGDAR wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM:
" How refreshing to read something humorous in the paper for a change.I am so sick of reading about meth busts and wire theft around that area. I say good job TDN and you should print a story like this on a regular basis. It seems to me that most of the population in Cowlitz county is pretty tightly wound and could use some humor. I just don`t understand how the Kelso ladies let a woman from Kalama take this great honor from them. I am confident the winner will be from Kelso next time. Go Girls. "
Mrcal. wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM:
" This is great for the gals, but what about the guys? So as not to be discrimatory, there should be a contest for the men of Cowlitz County, as well. I would propose a "Mr. Low IQ" contest, or possibly "King of the Meth Heads". At least, there will be no shortage of contestents. I say hold it in conjunction with the July 4th Beer Garden. I swear, I would pay decent money to see that!!!! "
HIcks wrote on Apr 22, 2008 1:58 PM:
" It should be no surprise. At least we're the best at it.
I agree w/ Mrcal we should have a:
1. Mr & Ms. Meth
2. Mr & Ms. Crazy Church Person
3. Mr & Ms. Jacked Up Yard "
I agree w/ Mrcal we should have a:
1. Mr & Ms. Meth
2. Mr & Ms. Crazy Church Person
3. Mr & Ms. Jacked Up Yard "
Compare wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:04 PM:
" You don't see junk articles like this in other NEWSpapers. Maybe that's why nobody really likes to read The Daily News: they don't know what real news is. "
Kalama girl wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:43 PM:
" To compare..Here's an easy one for you..Then don't read it and whoever is breaking your arm to.. Call the police. It's as simple as that. Does it make you people feel better to judge others?? Or is that you are just angry because nobody cares what you think? This was all done in fun. They did not do this to hurt anyone. They are both oustanding people and mothers. Talk about ignorance. You are a prime example of what's wrong with this world today!! Way to go Daily News. Nice to see our paper has a sense of humor. "
BIGDAR wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:43 PM:
" Wow, Mr. Huckfeldt. Pretty impressive display of writing there. Unfortunately, it was pretty much wasted on us hicks. Could you please write something we might understand next time or maybe you should run for office since you seem to have all the answers. You must have moved to the area from somewhere else and most likely even have a college degree of some sort. "
this is very sad wrote on Apr 22, 2008 2:56 PM:
" who's idea was this anyway, and why is the Daily News or any news worthy organization giving this story any air time or "print time". White trash, what is next "black trash" or Asian Trash or what about Latino trash, that seems to be in the news latly. Racism is racism no matter what ethnic group you are talking about. Why would any one even consider this entertainment? How sick is the person that allowed this article to even be written? and printed? It is very sad when we have so many other thing in the society/world to worry about or write about, and we are thinking up stories about "white trash" Maybe the person writing this story came from "white trash" and by making fun of others in their own community makes them feel better about themselves!!! ya know putting the other guy down so you can build yourself up, and make yourself look better! whatever the case, I'm sure this woman is a very nice person like some say, but come on if you are truly her friend you will help her see the problems an article like this could cause her..such as....CPS involvement, kids making fun of her children in school, because I can tell you this not everyone in the public school system comes from white trash, and children can be crule, after all they learn from their parents. "
ReKalama girl wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM:
" I do know Dawn's family, and yes, some of them are very embarrassed. "
El Gabilon wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:20 PM:
" If the label "White Trash" happened to be "Black", Asian, or Hispanic we would be having riots in the street. "White Trash" is a negative racial economic slur. It was applied to poor white people. It reflects the insensitiveness of those who dreamed it up as well as what some people will do to make a buck.It also detracts from Americas attempt to reduce racial or economic tensions. "
just wait wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM:
" Just wait until next year when someone drives the girls from Toutle to town to enter this contest. "
Just me wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:44 PM:
" You people REALLY need to get a life. You automatically equate the term 'white trash' to mean lowlife when, even the headline for it is REDNECK ROYALTY. Just because a bunch of bigoted and prejudiced individuals attached a negative meaning to the word doesn't mean a thing. The very fact that BOTH of the women in the article WORK, are NOT filthy, or druggies, or drunks, and BOTH have homes (big whoop, they put the trash in the camper until they're ready to take it to the dump, better than leaving it out where wild animals can get into it), proves that they aren't lowlifes. "
htwl wrote on Apr 22, 2008 3:52 PM:
" I loved the comments almost as much as the article. Sounds to me like several of the people who posted comments need to invest in some stool softener to help them with their anal retention problem. You go girls. "
friend wrote on Apr 22, 2008 4:10 PM:
" I also know Dawn, she is one of the hardest working women I have ever known and she would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. She is a productive member of society, works 40+ hours a week, unlike alot of other worthless people in this pathetic county of ours. You go girl!!!! "
Lucky B wrote on Apr 22, 2008 4:59 PM:
" Man some of you folks is really mad, I've been to the last 5 pageants and man I got to tell ya, these here gals are fine woman. I meet em both and they are amazin. Seems too bad ya'll got mad about this. It is news, after all most of ya never heard of it before. I was real happy to read something fun in the paper and the gal that wrote it did a great job. Good on fun, we could all use a little more of that.. "
more to huckfeldt wrote on Apr 22, 2008 5:49 PM:
" on top of all the wasted sageness, your post was reeeaaalllly long. shorten it up a bit-a lot of us mentally deficient folks don't read the long posts (=boring). oh, and i thought all the smoking pregnant teens were a result of the liberals' influence on our society? how come politics have not come into play in these posts yet? and where is tex? i was really beginning to get a good laugh out of him. "
RE just me wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:58 PM:
" Don't make statements about things that you can't prove. "
Another former Res... wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:22 PM:
" And people still wonder why I moved away... The county has gone downhill fast, and the good people being outnumbered by the jerks, meth heads, and other trash (white or otherwise). Time to grow up people, and show a little respect for yourself, your kids, and your neighbors. What a great example these so-called adults are setting for their children. Poor does not have to mean trashy looking and/or trashy attitude. "
What a Sad Commentary wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:26 PM:
" What a sad day for our community when we are proud of our red neck, trailer trash, confederate flag totting culture. And you wonder why our area has the reputation that it does... "
Kalama Mama wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:27 PM:
" Everytime something happens to promote this area, people put it down. Tsk, tsk, folks. You don't want the casino, you don't want Wal-Mart, you don't want
White Trash. What DO you want and are you willing to supply it??? I don't see the folks screaming about the casino or Wal-Mart coming up with any jobs for this area.
Get over yourselves folks, Kalama is the land of "This, That and Brando's Cat". "
White Trash. What DO you want and are you willing to supply it??? I don't see the folks screaming about the casino or Wal-Mart coming up with any jobs for this area.
Get over yourselves folks, Kalama is the land of "This, That and Brando's Cat". "
Dookielumkins Where are you wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:50 PM:
" Dookie, thanks for your input. I have missed your commentary. I always enjoy and appreciate your commentary. You haven't been giving your input enough. "
RE just me wrote on Apr 22, 2008 7:53 PM:
" It sounds like you will be the 2nd white trash winner in the county!!!!!
Think about the word for just a minute "White Trash" Maybe you need to look the word "trash" up in the dictionary. I will explain it to you like I have to my 3 year old, honey: if you treat people with respect, they will respect you, and name calling in not okay. In addition to that I would tell her to use "nice words" when speaking to people. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this something we start to teach our children at a very young age. Adults are suppose to be setting the example (role Model)for behavior, and if you think this article is setting a good example to anyone Then you have more porblems then the "White Trash" girl named in this article. "
Think about the word for just a minute "White Trash" Maybe you need to look the word "trash" up in the dictionary. I will explain it to you like I have to my 3 year old, honey: if you treat people with respect, they will respect you, and name calling in not okay. In addition to that I would tell her to use "nice words" when speaking to people. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this something we start to teach our children at a very young age. Adults are suppose to be setting the example (role Model)for behavior, and if you think this article is setting a good example to anyone Then you have more porblems then the "White Trash" girl named in this article. "
LMAO wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:22 PM:
" I think this has got to be the funniest thin' I've read in a long time. I agree I am tired of readin' 'bout drugs and theft all the time. Even tho I laugh at the stupidity of those people, this was true humor. "
ken wrote on Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM:
" you people,
if you don't like it, don't read it.
reality is,
the majority of cowlitz county IS white, or some other ethnicity, TRASH.
and i suggest if you don't like that,
move away.
good grief, you people are so quick to hate on. "
if you don't like it, don't read it.
reality is,
the majority of cowlitz county IS white, or some other ethnicity, TRASH.
and i suggest if you don't like that,
move away.
good grief, you people are so quick to hate on. "
Woodlander wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:11 PM:
" Look around folks! Can't deny where we come from. By readin all the negatory comments, yud think all but a bushel of us moved here from some high falutin place like Seattle or Takoma or sumpin. What is that old sayin about tryin to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? We is what we is and why be ashamed of it. "
Cletus Bo-Sephus wrote on Apr 22, 2008 10:52 PM:
" All that matters to me is that these girls work and support themselves and their family. True rednecks don't believe in the "Public Dole"! If they can't buy their food, they kill it or find it on the edge of a road. "
To Hicks wrote on Apr 22, 2008 11:02 PM:
" That was hilarious! I was literally LOL! I can think of one house on Ocean Beach that would definately win catagory #3! "
GO MOM DAWN wrote on Apr 23, 2008 12:24 AM:
" I am very proud of my mother Dawn Miss white trash of 2008 she is a great person and works all the time its funny how you all can sit there and talk all bad about other people when really you need to sit back and be conserned about your selfs and not what other people are doing with there live besides there not judging you...
on that note IM SO PROUD OF YOU MISS WHITE TRASH WINNERS KEEP UP ALL THE GOOD WORK :) "
on that note IM SO PROUD OF YOU MISS WHITE TRASH WINNERS KEEP UP ALL THE GOOD WORK :) "
april wrote on Apr 23, 2008 2:35 AM:
" It never surprises me the commentaries that people feel they need to share with others. Dawn is my auntie and she is one of the nicest, most hard working people you will ever meet. I only wish I had as much of a carefree attitude as her. She is who she is, she's not ashamed or embarassed and I love her for that!! I guess if people didn't have something to complain about they might actually look in the mirror and realize, life is what you make of it..have a little fun!! Way to go Daily News...finally an article with a bright ending :) "
Lighten up wrote on Apr 23, 2008 4:32 AM:
" they are both beautiful girls, what is the difference from this and a Halloween costume contest come on people I think it was the old camper that set people off Greg did a great photo shot on that one very authenic, anyway they are just haveing fun calm down turbo's and Ya all can move next to me anytime, I'm not uptight Amberleigh's boyfriend better keep an eye on her she's quite a catch. keep ya all shot gun loaded "
To John Huckfeldt Another former Res wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:41 AM:
" To John: I'm not sure most folks in Cowlitz County would know what some of your big words mean! I do because I'm not from CC. To Another former Res: I got out too after being a transplant to there - I agree with your comments too! My husband grew up poor, but he didn't live as White Trash! Plus, once he was 18, he chose to leave a make better for himself. Treat yourself with kindness and respsect no matter how much moeny you have! "
Tazer Baby wrote on Apr 23, 2008 8:25 AM:
" Huckfeldt...Wow. A more eliquint rant hath not been seen by these peepers. That being said, what? "
Jackal wrote on Apr 23, 2008 9:09 AM:
" Is this really all that bad? It's not like she does that every day, it was just for fun. In fact, I think it says a lot about her confidence. She is confident enough in herself and her image to do something like that. I went to the last Tolo dance as a hobo. Does that mean I don't respect myself? "
Spamommy wrote on Apr 23, 2008 5:06 PM:
" I happen to know Amberleigh very well. I was born and raised in Tennessee so white trash is something I am very familiar with and I am very proud her. People should lighten up and have a little fun. I happen to know that she is a very good mother and is a very good person. She is just having fun... Laughter can go a long way and she can make people laugh like no other. You go Amberleigh. I am very proud of the names of her boys. They will always have a story to tell and they will always have the joy of laughter in their lives. I also happen to know her family very very well and they are all proud of her. They are far from "White Trash". They just have a great sense of humor and it sounds like a few people should have more of it in life. You go Amberleigh and I will be watching you on TV hopefully very soon. Congrads to Dawn and good luck to the winner next year!!!! "
Kalama Grad wrote on Apr 23, 2008 6:57 PM:
" I've known Dawn and her family for years, very good people. Dawn treats everyone nice and with respect. It sounds like "THE GIRLS JUST WAN-TA HAVE FUN-UN"! I would have loved to have been there when Dawn was crowned. What a blast.......THis is what makes Kalama so unique, we have a little bit of averthing.
I bet her brother Dale is proud.
"
I bet her brother Dale is proud.
"
Big Dawg wrote on Apr 23, 2008 7:44 PM:
" Man, I read over some of this stuff and I got to tell ya, who ever this guy is The Rev Tony, I looked him up and he's got a twist on life that makes it all right to have fun. Something wrong with that? I checked out his band Jesus Presley about 6 years ago in portland and they are one of the best bands I have ever seen. The web site says the pageant is looking for new contestants and the pageant will be great this year, so make sure to check em out, like the site says it's trashtastic...
You go girls love and kisses...As for all you haters, come on have some fun. "
You go girls love and kisses...As for all you haters, come on have some fun. "
Dookie Lumpkins wrote on Apr 23, 2008 8:41 PM:
" I think it is great that the area at least give a soapbox and "Academy Awards" to its own societal rejected. Sure I earlier denounced the whole thing but now I feel remorse. I found Top Ramen in my cupboard and one of my teeth in the sink. I'm a hypocrite so I now ask for forgiveness. "
Why Not wrote on Apr 24, 2008 9:24 AM:
" Why not show the world the seamy underside to white people. I can't understand why these people are proud to show themselves in this manner.
Must be the booze. "
Must be the booze. "
Jackal wrote on Apr 24, 2008 10:58 AM:
" So then, Why Not, are you saying they're inferior to everyone else who doesn't dress up white trash for a contest? They know how to lighten up and have fun. "
cowlitz co. transplant wrote on Apr 24, 2008 11:39 AM:
" i wish more people could have a sense of humor like these girls. Whats the harm in laughing at the stereotypes given to you? Those of you throwing your little hissie fits about this need to lighten up. instead of spending your time on the tdn website critizing these people go out and do something fun. you obviously need it. "
MM wrote on Apr 24, 2008 11:49 AM:
" I wonder if this whole thing is more socially acceptable because its a white woman acting like a caricature. One has to wonder what the reaction would be if a black man or woman or Hispanic were to be given a prize for all the negative cliches that are attached to them simply because of race.
Maybe she's just doing this in the name of fun, and that's her right, but when someone decides to put themselves in the public eye for recognition, it is not unreasonable for the public to criticize and question the logic, or lack thereof, that said person has.
Personally, I think the Daily News made a mistake in giving this person a feature. I just can't see how this can improve the area's image.
"
Maybe she's just doing this in the name of fun, and that's her right, but when someone decides to put themselves in the public eye for recognition, it is not unreasonable for the public to criticize and question the logic, or lack thereof, that said person has.
Personally, I think the Daily News made a mistake in giving this person a feature. I just can't see how this can improve the area's image.
"
French wrote on Apr 24, 2008 12:19 PM:
" " 'Cause you can't stomp us out and you can't make us run,
and we're them ole boys raised on shotgun.
We say grace, we say mam,
if you ain't into that we don't give a damn.
We're from North California and South Alabam'
and little towns all around this land.
We can skin a buck, and run a trout line
and a country boy can survive,
country folks can survive,
country boy can survive,
country folks can survive. "
That is all :) "
and we're them ole boys raised on shotgun.
We say grace, we say mam,
if you ain't into that we don't give a damn.
We're from North California and South Alabam'
and little towns all around this land.
We can skin a buck, and run a trout line
and a country boy can survive,
country folks can survive,
country boy can survive,
country folks can survive. "
That is all :) "
MM wrote on Apr 24, 2008 12:39 PM:
" Maybe you can skin a buck and run a trout line, but you sure lack in basic English skills. I've never thought it to be in good taste to boast about one's lack of education or finances. Stay classy, Cowlitz County. "
French wrote on Apr 24, 2008 6:31 PM:
" MM, are you serious?? That was Hank Williams Jr. Haha! You need to lighten up! "
Entertaining wrote on Apr 24, 2008 9:33 PM:
" “My gun is always loaded,” she said, flexing her muscle, causing much of her ample bosom to spill out the top of the cut-out neck of her Motley Crue T-shirt. Her left tricep is tattooed with “Honky,” which goes with a friend’s tattoo that says “Tonk.”
A++ entertaining journalism. Who didn't smile reading this ???? "
A++ entertaining journalism. Who didn't smile reading this ???? "
Ghost wrote on Apr 25, 2008 1:18 PM:
" Whoever believes that a sparkly bikini top and cut of construction shorts is white-trash has never lived in Wyoming where the girls wear tie-dye bikini tops, camo pants and slippers and call it fashion. "
wayserious wrote on Apr 26, 2008 3:19 PM:
" I have lived in Kalama for about 5 years now, and I had no idea there were this many uptight, sense of humor lacking folks living here. There's a whole lot more important things to be mad at, but this sure isn't one of them. Lighten up everyone and enjoy the joke. "
GIRLS RULE wrote on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM:
" You go girls, The only people who sound upset are the people from Kalama. Being from Kalama where there are plenty of stuck up people! Its about time that the, some what normal people or at least people with a sence of humor can laught at you. "
Fishaholic wrote on Apr 27, 2008 6:05 AM:
" What fun. Made me and many others laugh. Laughing is healthy, right? It's all good clean fun. Hard working, family oriented women who genuinely care about people. Confidence enough to laugh and have a good time with a silly title given to a harmless contest. CARING, HARD WORKING, FAMILY ORIENTED. That's rare. Lighten up, enjoy life. TO SOON WE GET OLD. TO LATE WE GET SMART. Without harm, whatever it takes; LIVE, LAUGH & LOVE! "
B wrote on Apr 27, 2008 11:11 AM:
" All I have to say is... they gave Kalama a HORRIBLE name. That episode made me feel ashamed to even say that I am from Kalama. I don't know anyone there that takes pride in being white trash. And Im sorry that they do. But don't make it seem like the whole town is like that. "
Ernest wrote on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM:
" Finally the truth about the great Northwest. Having grown up in the area, I can attest to the fact that most of us are "white trash." Many of our forefathers came west in covered wagons, or migrated here from some other godforsaken place. They were not "aristocrats." They were average, everyday people. That's what most of us are. While the term "white trash" may seem demeaning to some, like "hick" or "redneck," it is time we all embraced our heritage. Buying a quarter million dollar house or an expensive car cannot disguise the fact that most of us are simply average Americans- with no trust funds or stock portfolios at our behest. It is time we took stock of ourselves for what we really are. There is no shame in "white trash." Britney Spears is white trash. Lindsay Lohan is white trash. Paris Hilton is white aristocratic trash. It is all relative. Would y'all feel better if the pageant was called "Miss Redneck USA?" How about "Miss Average White American?" I have been to several of these pageants and in no way are the contestants looked down upon or ridiculed. They are honored for being typical American women. Of course, NO ONE wants to be typical. We're ALL better than that, right? "
Albert Rossi wrote on Apr 27, 2008 2:30 PM:
" Seems as if this peagant and the two winners hit a nerve in Cowlitz County. Maybe you'd feel better if it was Miss Boat Dock or Miss Real Estate Queen. The way Bush and his mob are handling this country, we'll all be white trash soon enough. Get over it. It's called reality tv for a reason. Because white trash is the reality most of us are living- it's the way we are treated by our bosses, our government and the rest of the world. How is this any different than any other beauty pageant? "
Grow Old Timber wrote on Apr 27, 2008 11:46 PM:
" I never laughed so hard!
Kalama; be proud, not afraid!
Who cares what the world thinks
if we are laughing all the while?
We ALL are white trash. No better than anyone else.
Our vehicles are crud, but paid for.
So where does Mr White Trash live?
Albert Rossi you are RIGHT on! "
Kalama; be proud, not afraid!
Who cares what the world thinks
if we are laughing all the while?
We ALL are white trash. No better than anyone else.
Our vehicles are crud, but paid for.
So where does Mr White Trash live?
Albert Rossi you are RIGHT on! "
Pierce Co. Repub. wrote on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 AM:
" How come the "Miss White Trash" pageant isn't seen as racially biased, but "Miss White America" probably would?? "
saw this tv show wrote on Apr 29, 2008 4:36 PM:
" i watched "amberleigh-- aka ms white trash" by accident on the program mentioned in paragraph one. What a nice surpise when the one time i see a local town on a nationally televised show it is an embarrasment. It isn't the people of Kalama's fault but I was offended by Amberleighs RUDE and IGNORANT treatment of the other stylist on the show. I put my head down that i lived in the same area after watching that one. "
SharenaMiss Whitetrash s daughter wrote on Apr 30, 2008 9:25 AM:
" Hey. I dont know why everyone thinks that this whole Miss Whitetrash thing is a big deal.I think it's awesome. You all are just jelouse. My big sister and i are pround of her...she is a very caring mom, and gets the job done! Like most everyone in Kalama is proud of her and likes the idea!! =] "
Jackal wrote on Apr 30, 2008 11:00 AM:
" to 'saw this TV show', she acted realistically. Big deal. At least that makes it a reality show instead of a fake like the other shows. Why so offended? Kalama isn't a utopia. No town is. "
Kalama Girl wrote on Apr 30, 2008 11:10 AM:
" Sharena, I have known your mom for a very long time and I am so glad to hear how proud you are of her. I am also proud. she is a wonderful person with a big heart. Please tell her that dad Duane would be proud of her to. she will know who i am. Stand tall and proud girls. You have a fantastic mom. "
RE ERENST wrote on Apr 30, 2008 1:09 PM:
" Yes, Most of us are better than some if we have to resort to name calling! And, Erenst I cant speak for your DAD or MOM, but my family were EDUCATED, MIDDLE CLASS WHITE AMERICANS, NOT WHITE TRASH, But if your family was WHITE TRASH I WONT ARGUE WITH YOU!!! As far as a trust fund goes maybe not, but I know ESTATES left to children each and everyday worth hundreds of thosands of dollars,so speak for yourself Erenst! The point of the article may of been to have fun, but as you said people in the North West are hard working Americans trying to pull themselves up out of hard times, and the last thing they need is TDN Making fun of them, and calling them names. This article hurt a lot of peoples feelings, an Erenst if you can't see that by the comments listed above then you probably have no heart. "
Hide Behind wrote on Apr 30, 2008 9:20 PM:
" And all the while I thought Olympia and Seattle women were the trashiest in not just state but country and all the while it was just south a wee bit.I have seen many in Longview that would of given those two from kalama a run for their money but then again it is hard to find any place else in state where the males are as slovenly dressed and act trashier than Bill Clinton not inhaling as he was dragging a $20 bill through a trailer park in an el camino with artificial turf in the back. "
Jackal wrote on Apr 30, 2008 10:15 PM:
" Guys, this is one family. One mother decided to have some fun and enter a pageant. That doesn't speak for all of Kalama--once again, you're acting like you're ashamed of her existence. At least she can have fun. "
chevguy wrote on May 1, 2008 12:12 AM:
" All I can say is i'm ashamed of this community I live in, All you people that have no clue about what it means to cut loose and have a good time in your own way,And think you are so much better than these lovely ladies just amazes me. I can honestly say that it's a good thing we don't we don't have a mr/mrs stuck up contest around here. The trophy would never leave cowlitz county. "
MM wrote on May 1, 2008 11:58 AM:
" I'm still a bit perplexed as to two things. One is why people think one is "stuck-up" or "arrogant" if they are so inclined as to be critical about how one presents themselves in the public eye. If someone wants to positive attention from media, then they have to accept the negative attention that may come from readers. Its not uptight to criticize people, its just human nature. Accept it and move on. At the end of the day, is it not another example of the blind leading the blind leading the blind? And two- its been a week since this story was published. Why the hell are we still talking about this? Not to call the pot black, but can't we all just move on for our own sake? "
Hillbillys wrote on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM:
" The amount of comments made by those of us that see this whole white trash thing as disgusting, just shows that civilization of a higher class comes from those of us that have moved here from better places. We are at the mercy of a bunch of hillbillys that consider this a form of fun. And if these women didnot want to be judged, why whould they consider entering such a degrading contest. Maybe because they could not qualify for anything better. Attempting to be the class clown is something most of us outgrow and don't feel the need to accomplish as our goal in life. The Beverly Hill Billies tv show still makes me laugh, and so do the Three Stooges. But these tv shows are an example of the outrageous livestyles and ignorance of television families, and that's why america laughs at them. "
to those who feel the need to put this lovely girl down. wrote on May 2, 2008 3:38 PM:
" To open your heart and your mind... to free yourself from judgemental thoughts... then may you truly embrace life and all that people have to offer. "
Former Res never coming back wrote on May 2, 2008 4:19 PM:
" I just have to say that the whole tv show and articles about proud to be white trash are pretty disgusting. I grew up in Kalama and I can tell you that Kalama is not like this. I am sure that there are some white trash skanky people living in Kalama but all this news about it makes it seem like that is all Kalama has for residents. There are many Upper Class, working wonderful people. Kalama is a beautiful town but if I were an outsider I would never visit based on these articles and shows. As for putting trash in an old rotten trailer take the trash out.. Take it to the dump. do you realise what you were doing to the housing market in your area? How hard is it to drive to Longview and go to the dump. Pretty disgusting and filthy. "
T Bone wrote on May 2, 2008 5:00 PM:
" Ya know, I am so amazed that people are so angry, maybe Kalama should be known as the town that lost its sense of humor? As for White Trash, it's a joke, all about fun, it wasnt " Miss I Love to Get Raped" or "Beat me Im a women pageant" these girls are great, fine woman, I have nothing but my respect, more than I can say for all the folks that wrote about how much they hate, get a grip. I never did think anything about Kalama, but now I know its the land of hate. What a place, what a sad sad place. If you arent royality your white trash, own it, embrace it, enjoy it. "
Longview Slime wrote on May 2, 2008 5:05 PM:
" The funniest part is there were more responses/comments about this story than any other stories this week!! To paraphrase F. Gump, "White trash is as white trash does"!!
HILARIOUS!! "
HILARIOUS!! "
Hide Behind wrote on May 3, 2008 6:41 PM:
" If you do not like trashy people then do not act like trashy people. If my grandma and grandpa were alive today they would both say america is a land of trashy people. grandma would say most american women and their femnale offsprings act like French ... or a female dog in heat; whereas my grandpa who used to spend his money on loose women and booze in the dives and saloons would be cruising in a BMW or his truck and finding them from todays cathchy named saloons to fancy country clubs.Now I loved my Grandpa a whole lot, when he walked the earth moved, but he was an a.. when it came to women, that was his time and many men were like him then and still are today. No decent man then or now could of or would of ever thought to call my grandma trash because if I or one of my uncles could not whip them grandpa and or the whole darn bunch of us sure would of. I took grandpas advice when it came to interacting with males, especially those who cannot think for themselves and go to work for government as poor white trash, with the others bordering on trash excepting those you trusted and when a handshake was your bond towards another man,but I am darn glad I took grandmas advice when it came to women; I took one of the best and left the trash for the rest. "
Kelso Mom wrote on May 5, 2008 7:47 AM:
" Boy her mother must be SO proud of her baby...lil miss white trash!!! OMG...I would be embarrased.....hide my head under the covers and change my name!!! geeezzzzz "
BIGDAR wrote on May 5, 2008 9:04 AM:
" I have read Hide Behinds comments three times and I still don`t understand. Am I stupid or oh well, about time to send this one to the archives anyway. "
Jaye wrote on May 6, 2008 7:43 AM:
" Paris and Nicole aren't looking so bad anymore. I want my "The Simple Life" back....waaaaaaaaaa "
Lija wrote on May 6, 2008 10:55 AM:
" I thought The Daily News had reached a new low when I started reading this article, but I didn't know just how low they were slumming until I read about her "ample bosom" spilling out of her Motley Crue T-shirt. Classy women, classy story. Sorry I read it. "
Are you kidding wrote on May 6, 2008 7:33 PM:
" Why are everyones panties in a bunch? Have you ever been to The Whale Fat Follies in Anchorage? It makes this look tame in comparison. Life is bad enough without being able to laugh and, boy, did this story make me laugh! Is there an age requirement and do I have to shave my legs? Thank You TDN "
not surprising wrote on May 7, 2008 1:56 PM:
" kalama is known for being all hicks and white trash.(i would know i live in kalama) doesnt surprise me that someone in kalama won though, actually i find it kind of funny "
Hide Behind wrote on May 8, 2008 9:14 AM:
" Sorry that when I threw this stick in my eye as large as some boards in eyes of many Longview/Kelso residents who talk of upper class, lower class, high class and low class as if they were the final arbiters of trashy and not trashy that it went over the head of some. Old saw, you can put a gold ring in a pigs nose but it is still a pig, applys here. As no matter how fancy a home or good paying job and how nice one talks in public or the fancy clothes some have, it could all just be gold rings. No matter outward actions by those in some circumstances of life there will always be those who look down their noses at them. A female in a tavern with her pants cut down to the smell in my grandparents time had only one profession but today it could be ones dentist, Doctor, teacher,daughter or a presidential candidate. As in trash talk amoungst peers often their is a cutting edge to the quality of dialogue that carries a ring of truth to it. many a trashy thought is hid behind syrupy words as well. Again if ones head is in gutter it is hard to catch what is going on above it. "
so sorry wrote on May 8, 2008 11:00 AM:
" "Gitcher White Trash Here" Welcome to Kalama!
Its okay this storm will pass folks....smiles.... "
Its okay this storm will pass folks....smiles.... "
Got to laugh wrote on May 8, 2008 2:35 PM:
" Why take stabs at these girls? Are your lives so bad that you have to make other people feel bad to make your self feel better. Thats really sad people!!!!! "
Rumpleforeskin wrote on May 9, 2008 4:53 PM:
" OMG, We Tarheels of Concrete in the Skagit valley have someone to look up to now! Imagine, garbage in a trailer and not out the back door (or front)! Who'ed ever thunk of spelling tattoos correctly!! There is hope for us'ins yet! "
GUH wrote on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM:
" I wish brainless(Oops! can't be rude in here right?) people would stop moving to Kalama. You are giving us all a bad name(to these weak minded "commenters"), please remove yourselves from the gene pool(or drown in it at least)? I live in Kalama and we are not all hicks and white trash... whoever said that must indeed be one themselves. There are a few, but most of Kalama is full of nice people. Anywhere you go you'll find hicks, white trash, stuck up, and any other "type" of person you can think of, it is a choice of life-style! You people are incredibly brainless(Oops! can't be rude in here right?). I am still in high school and I know this while all you "commenters" generalize a town based off of a couple of brainless(Oops! can't be rude in here right?) people's choices? Maybe if you really opened your eyes and removed your rosy glasses you'd see that Kalama isn't the only place with diverse life styles. Longview/Kelso has their Drugs-Galore title, so why are you pointing fingers? Personally I'd rather be butt-scratching-beer-guzzling-white-trash-hicks than cocaine-sniffing-meth-shooting-weed-smoking-brainless people(Oops! can't be rude in here right?), any day! INCREDIBLE! I thought that I had a low IQ! So go ahead and have your laugh at Kalama, but anybody with half of a brain could see that you are all a bunch of buffoons! "
Embarrassed wrote on May 11, 2008 11:32 AM:
" I am stunned that people can't see the difference between "having fun" and embarrassing an entire town. I guess I was raised differently to think that aspiring to the title of “white trash” would not be “having fun”, but would be demeaning and embarrassing for myself and my family. To do so on television would embarrass everyone around me, including my town. It seems this girl didn’t even consider that. The fact that the title is accepted…and actually embraced is simply mind numbing, and saddening.
When she went on the show she was a representative of the town and the people in it like it or not. A person with any degree of common sense would have realized this and acted accordingly. This girl did nothing of the sort, and managed to embarrass an entire town with her actions, which were simply deplorable.
Those that say “just lighten up” simply do not grasp the gravity of the situation. The fact that the town was embarrassed on television was bad enough; the entire town was made to look like white trash contestant training and breeding grounds… The worst part is that the mentality that accepts that is so pervasive and holds the title in such high esteem. That is truly sad. Common sense should have told Amberleigh to act with some degree of tact when representing Kalama on TV. In my opinion she embarrassed the entire town and should apologize. It wasn't funny and it hurt the image of Kalama. "
When she went on the show she was a representative of the town and the people in it like it or not. A person with any degree of common sense would have realized this and acted accordingly. This girl did nothing of the sort, and managed to embarrass an entire town with her actions, which were simply deplorable.
Those that say “just lighten up” simply do not grasp the gravity of the situation. The fact that the town was embarrassed on television was bad enough; the entire town was made to look like white trash contestant training and breeding grounds… The worst part is that the mentality that accepts that is so pervasive and holds the title in such high esteem. That is truly sad. Common sense should have told Amberleigh to act with some degree of tact when representing Kalama on TV. In my opinion she embarrassed the entire town and should apologize. It wasn't funny and it hurt the image of Kalama. "
Is that all it takes wrote on May 11, 2008 11:49 AM:
" People are willing to sell their dignity for spam, and cigarettes these days? I had no idea dignity came so cheap.
I bet it takes a lot of spam and cigarettes to fill the void where the dignity once called home. "
I bet it takes a lot of spam and cigarettes to fill the void where the dignity once called home. "
GUH wrote on May 11, 2008 5:32 PM:
" Embarrassed, you took the words right out of my mouth. Kudos.
I cannot wait to leave Kalama, I thought it was a decent enough place to live. But ever since that hair cut show and now this, I realize that it is quickly going down the toilet. The only wonderful thing that has happened to Kalama in the midst of the "events" is the filming of Twilight. Is December here yet?! It needs to arrive sooner, please? "
I cannot wait to leave Kalama, I thought it was a decent enough place to live. But ever since that hair cut show and now this, I realize that it is quickly going down the toilet. The only wonderful thing that has happened to Kalama in the midst of the "events" is the filming of Twilight. Is December here yet?! It needs to arrive sooner, please? "
Jackal wrote on May 12, 2008 8:56 AM:
" Why can't White Trash be nice people? You're the one who's giving your town a bad name by saying that white trash is bad. You only further proved my point by saying you can find them anywhere. Just because you have the winner of the contest doesn't mean everyone's going to think you guys are all white trash. Lighten up. "
punkNkelso wrote on May 12, 2008 10:08 AM:
" What is wrong with us?
Bragging about being white trash?
Look at our employment rate!
Is that really somthing that you want to brag about?
Get a life. "
Bragging about being white trash?
Look at our employment rate!
Is that really somthing that you want to brag about?
Get a life. "
Hide Behind wrote on May 12, 2008 2:11 PM:
" Honestly, haven't we thrashed the trash enough? By now the trash should get the idea we do not like trashy people acting trashy unless it with us and in secret. An ol' man once told me, "There is nothing on earth worse than a converted Prossy or one who has acted like it but does not want anyone else to know; than a virgin or some married or unmarried butt ugly woman who is afraid that what they have between their legs is not enough to control hers or any man". We went from thrashing a fun and games event winner, to now we are thrashing each others cities. Last I looked there were no halos upon anyones heads from Oregon to Canadian border; just a lot of people thinking that only they were suitable to wear one. "
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