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Doug Elfman
Doug Elfman is a national award-winning entertainment columnist who writes Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in the Review-Journal. A one-time investigative reporter, rock critic and TV reviewer, Doug covers entertainment culture on and off the Strip. He also reviews video games in his nationally syndicated Game Dork column.

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Idiots Of Our Time, Miss California: 'I Ate My First Hamburger In A Long Time!'

Hahaha. Miss California Sister Carrie Prejean, who lost the Miss USA pageant here in Las Vegas on Sunday because she's dumb, says God was testing her faith when He placed Perez Hilton along her Path to Glory — a path also lined by her swimsuit, fake-white teeth and boob glue. God works in mysterious ways.

But here's the money quote. She didn't cry after losing. No, instead, she finally, finally nourished her starving God bod, because you can't expect a girl to eat if she's reaching for a crown not of thorns:

"I ate my first hamburger in a long time!"

Oh, sweet interviews of the Heavens. Read it all here.

Now, look at this pretty picture, apparently inspired by God. Also inspired by God? Proverbs 22:8: "He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail." (Not that I know Bible quotes off the top of my head. Thanks, the Google.)

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21 Responses to "Idiots Of Our Time, Miss California: 'I Ate My First Hamburger In A Long Time!'"
Doug, lay off this girl. Whether you think the law is right or wrong, her personal belief she gave mirrors the existing law in the state she represented in the pageant. She shouldn't be crucified for that.
Written by: Paul on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 8:20 AM -- Report abuse
I think you are one sick puppy!!!!
Kudos to Miss California for standing up for what she believes is right.
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
Perez should never been a judge as he is pushing his agenda which most think is wrong.
I do not like to see two men or two women kissing in publis. What they do in their home is nobody's business but keep it private.
WEho are you to judge????
Read your bible.,
Written by: gambler on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM -- Report abuse
Doug, you printed exactly what I was thinking. Her first sentence stated that she thought it was great that we lived in a country where people could choose same sex marriage or opposite sex marriage (only we're not in a country where people can choose that-only in certain states can you choose that) and then professed her prop h8 leanings. She should have stuck with the wishy washy answer that was her first sentence and maybe won or she should have thrown the competition in a grand gesture and flat out stated her real opinion for better or worse. At least if she had done the latter she'd have a real excuse as to why she lost the competition. She needs more carbs to fuel that tiny little brain.
Written by: Michelle on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM -- Report abuse
Doug, it was clear that Ms. Prejean knew she was going to say something that was not popular or politically correct. Her brain was not so tiny that she did not comprehend the significance of what she was saying and to whom she was saying it. Ms. Prejean should be commended for her honesty and integrity, and not derided because she failed to prostrate herself before the altar of political correctness. The "tiny brain" parrots the politically correct. Doug, I am disappointed that, as a member of the press, you have so little regard for freedoms of speech and expression.
Written by: Randy on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM -- Report abuse
Doug, not that we care about beauty pageants and/or beauty queens. However, in case you don't realize it Doug, folks don't watch pageants as substitutes for MENSA meetings !
You're downright nasty fella. The girl's comments on marriage actually reflect the majority opinion of Americans. Perhaps the fact that you work in media, where the homosexual community has such a strong influence has you bent out of shape ?
What makes your remarks so ludicrous is the fact that you work in Vegas, the silicone, veneers, hair extensions, plastic surgery capital of the world !
Is the only queens you feel an affinity for Perez Hilton ?
Written by: Craig Taylor on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM -- Report abuse
She stumbled over her answer, so to make up for it she tried to be honest. She may have been, but there is a price to pay sometimes for speaking out - such is life. She'll now be the face of the Young Republicans and Fox News, because if she really adhered to her beliefs she would not have been in a beauty pageant in the first place. Doesn't the Bible also note something about 'Judge not, lest ye be judged'? There seem to be a lot of people in this world who use the Bible when it is convienent for themselves to speak about others, but forget the important parts in relation to their own lives. Best of luck to those living in that narrow world.
Written by: RP on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at 11:24 AM -- Report abuse
Whatever happened to winning just because you are hot?! We act like these people are leaders in society! HA. I don't watch it but if i did I would turn the volume OFF.
Written by: Donovan on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 5:54 AM -- Report abuse
Mr. Elfman, I am sorry that you have a lack of faith and do not believe that God tests our faith by putting non-believers in the paths of Christians. I will be praying for you as you insult someone for answering truthfully to a question that many people would hide from. I, too, can Google a Bible verse, Acts 8:34-36. It reads "who can separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."
So, I am proud of the "idiot of our time", for she has shown more integrity in one answer than you have in your column.
God bless.
Written by: Matt on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 7:02 AM -- Report abuse
Do you realize that Barack Obama doesn't believe in same sex marriages? How come he isn't being treated the same way she is being treated? You write an article for a dying newspaper in a dying town, who's the dummy?
Written by: Hugh Johnson on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 7:22 AM -- Report abuse
Doug, you have time to choose what you are going to write, how you are going to write, make changes as well as proof it. When you are on the stage and don't know the question, you have to look prepared, poised and frame your answers accordingly. You get about 15 seconds without any retakes. I doubt you could handle it you gutless round mouth
Written by: Big Papi on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 8:10 AM -- Report abuse
So a girl who has values and speaks her mind, even when it's not the "in" thing to do, makes her dumb. Wouldn't that mean this blog is dumb?
Written by: Grant on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 8:49 AM -- Report abuse
My opinion of you is representative of millions of conservative, morally just, intelligent, God loving, hardworking people that after reading your comments would probably all agree you are going to hell. What ever happened to no-biased journalism? Ms California expressed her religious belief and guess what; it's a free country or at least for now and she has a right to her beliefs. She was even thoughtful enough to apologize to the viewers for offending anyone by expressing her opinion. I didn't see anyone die over it or get physically hurt did you. You should be ashamed to call yourself a human being or for that matter, a columnist. You should be fired!!!
Written by: Virginia on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 8:59 AM -- Report abuse
Do you really believe that she lost the contest "because she's dumb"? Please watch the video again and listen to the other women's answers. Can you identify THEIR theses statements and support for their arguments? One of the women kept talking about how firmly she believed her belief...but she never told us what it was that she believed!
Written by: AWT on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM -- Report abuse
Apparently Doug Elfman wants to have his 15 seconds of fame by jumping on the bandwagon with every other queen attacking Miss California for her 'opinion'. We all don't think alike, sweetie pie. And in America, it's ok. Be sure to tune in for Donald Trump's comments - Perez Hilton blew it bigtime. Queens can always be counted on to do that, can't they?
Written by: mindy richards on Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 at 1:12 AM -- Report abuse
Doug - You are an idiot! The same freedom of speech that gives you the right to bash this girl, gives her the right to say what she believes. You people on the left are tolerant until someone had an opposing viewpoint. Didn’t the good people of California vote TWICE to ban gay marriage? That makes her part of the MAJORITY, right? And what’s with this Pig Perez coming out against this girl – if you may not like the answer, don’t ask the question. Or did he ask it just to draw a controversy?
Written by: Army First Sergeant on Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 at 7:05 AM -- Report abuse
Thanks, Doug, for telling it like it is!!! This girl thought nothing of offending millions of Americans with her hateful comments. Using a national spotlight to spew hate is just plain wrong.
Written by: iclife on Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 at 8:31 AM -- Report abuse
Doug, your comments show you to be both ignorant and intolerant. Its o.k. for someone to have a differing opinion.
Written by: Tom Herkenham on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2009 at 2:03 PM -- Report abuse
Doug,
You and Perez should move to Iowa and get married. You are a moron. Ms. California has something you most definitely are lacking: integrity.
Written by: John on Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009 at 8:37 AM -- Report abuse
I can't believe so many people actually AGREE with this narrow-minded tiny-brained idiot Miss California. She's just as stupid as Miss California. Just because she stated her honest belief doesn't mean it has the backing of rational thought or morality. It's immoral to force the precepts of religion on a whole sector of society. Religion is irrational; and unproveable. Your biases and prejudices against homesexuals are completely irrational.
Written by: Walton on Wednesday, May. 06, 2009 at 8:09 AM -- Report abuse
Miss California is a total idiot. I saw her on Larry King Live. She preferced every statement with "You know what". Makes me wonder if the pagent people even spoke with her. Not only has she proven herself to be a complete liar, an idot of the highest order, but she also breeched her contract. Take her crown California deserves better than an airhead representing them in anything.
Written by: Susan on Tuesday, May. 12, 2009 at 9:49 AM -- Report abuse
Don't know what's the big deal.

But Americans are crazy. Really. WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL??She didn't say "kill all gays" . She just stated her OPINION you dumb a s s e s
Written by: TheTruth on Wednesday, May. 27, 2009 at 4:31 AM -- Report abuse
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