Free Preview: Playmate of the Month December 1997 - Karen McDougal
As a small-town girl in Sawyer, Michigan, Karen McDougal was a tomboy until a late-teens growth spurt turned her into a beauty queen. Now the 26-year-old preschool teacher doubles as a Venus International Swimwear model. Karen's latest moonlighting gig is even more dazzling: Sawyer's pride is now our Miss December. <br><br><br> <b>Playboy: How have folks back home reacted to the news that you're Playboy's latest Playmate? Karen: With shock. I was always wholesome little Karen. In high school my nickname was Barbie, as in Barbie doll -- the nice, sweet, perfect girl. That sort of girl isn't expected to be seen in the most-looked-at men's magazine in the world. But I think it's going to work out. Now that people are getting used to the idea, they're treating me like a celebrity. <br><br> <b>Playboy: What are the rewards of spending your days with people half your size? Karen: I teach preschool because I love kids. I want to have a few children of my own one of these days. My mother has 12 brothers and sisters, each with at least six kids of their own. I have almost 100 cousins. If I can find the right man, I want to start adding to the family total. I'm a nurturer. <br><br> <b>Playboy: One with sensational biceps. Do you bench-press toddlers at work? Karen: No, but I do work out every day. I think strength is important to a woman. It's energizing. It gives you the self-confidence you need to succeed. <br><br> <b>Playboy: What's your personal best as a weight lifter?...
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