The Caitlin Principle . . .

Ahhh -- you have to love America. Especially the America with one of it's more endearing (albeit perverse) characteristics -- the uncanny ability of some of our citizens to fail miserably and spectacularly upward in life (provided you have money and family or political connections of course).

Remember this giant of intellectual prowess?:

Former Miss South Carolina Teen USA Caitlin Upton, who gained notoriety after her awkward response to a question in 2007's Miss Teen USA pageant, is hoping to redeem herself with a trek around the globe. Caitlin and her boyfriend Brent Horne will compete for $1 million dollars on the 16th edition of CBS's "The Amazing Race."

During the 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant Caitlin became infamous after she was asked about America's lack of geography skills during the Q&A portion of the show. Her gaff garnered over 39 millions views on YouTube.

Just fucking shoot me now.



----k