Hello gorgeous beasts, the drag race has always been a popular topic in the tv show thread, now it's back with the new season, i thought maybe it deserves its own thread.
So chat away bitches, and remember, if you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?
RuPaul's Drag Race Thread
-
- pumpkin spice pumpkin cookie
- Posts: 149
- Joined: Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:39 am
- Location: on top of the cabinets
can i get an amen
Okay, this seems pretty dead and I was going to make an enthusiastic post episodes ago but I forgot, better late than never... It's kind of late to say this but:
I'm kind of hoping for Alyssa (she really grew on me) or Alaska to win
- NarrysCanary
- janice from the shop
- Posts: 515
- Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:29 pm
- Pronouns: she/her
- Location: the hexagon country
000dia000 wrote:I'm the exact same:eevee wrote:Most recent ep spoiler
SPOILER: Oh wow, I'm surprised so many people are #TeamKatya !! When the show started, it seemed like everyone was team alaska, or just thought alaska was going to win and accepted it, i don't think people thought katya would get this far and are now totally behind her because she'd fuckin awwwweeeeeeesome. also I thought detox was more popular so thats interesting. oh well!000dia000 wrote:For context on the public vote so far, I stole this from reddit:Also I'm loving this Roxxy meme on reddit at the moment:
and yeah the roxxy memes are hilarious hahaha. she basically wanted to go home im surprised her friends werent sending her home as a favor
Phil looks like he went to sleep at 6 AM and is dying inside, Dan glows like he spent the night having orgasms - Ticia
Dat adore's face lol
I'm totally #teamkatya as well, she is insanely talented and deserves to win in season 7(?), much more deserving than whoever won that season (who?), i think a lot of people cheering for her for the same reason. Also Katya is relatively new, queens like alaska or detox are beloved yes, but they didn't necessarily bringing anything new to the table.
That being said
Also yes, detox was being a coward for eliminating
I'm totally #teamkatya as well, she is insanely talented and deserves to win in season 7(?), much more deserving than whoever won that season (who?), i think a lot of people cheering for her for the same reason. Also Katya is relatively new, queens like alaska or detox are beloved yes, but they didn't necessarily bringing anything new to the table.
That being said
Oh I forgot about this thread.
I enjoyed this season over all. They genuinely casted the most memorable queens from the past seasons. The Phi Phi drama was hilarious, especially with how it played out on social media while the episodes aired. I'm glad Tatianna came back to TV, got her shine, and introduced herself to the Drag Race noobies out there. But I really wished she could've made it to top 4, even more than I wish Alyssa would've replaced a Final queen (and that's coming from a huge Alyssa lover as well).
But yes, I was also #TeamKatya. I was during her RPDR season as well. She won people over by being endearing and hilarious out of drag, and bringing a certain quirkiness that even Alaska lacks. Alaska had already earned her status as an iconic Drag Race queen and performed spectacularly during most challenges, so technically she deserved the win, but dammit, Ru shoulda just switched it up on us and given the crown to Katya anyway.
I enjoyed this season over all. They genuinely casted the most memorable queens from the past seasons. The Phi Phi drama was hilarious, especially with how it played out on social media while the episodes aired. I'm glad Tatianna came back to TV, got her shine, and introduced herself to the Drag Race noobies out there. But I really wished she could've made it to top 4, even more than I wish Alyssa would've replaced a Final queen (and that's coming from a huge Alyssa lover as well).
But yes, I was also #TeamKatya. I was during her RPDR season as well. She won people over by being endearing and hilarious out of drag, and bringing a certain quirkiness that even Alaska lacks. Alaska had already earned her status as an iconic Drag Race queen and performed spectacularly during most challenges, so technically she deserved the win, but dammit, Ru shoulda just switched it up on us and given the crown to Katya anyway.
-
- procrastinator
- Posts: 304
- Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:31 pm
- Pronouns: they/them
- Location: UK
Excited for season 9?
Based on the Colour Splash promo and Meet the Queen introduction videos, plus a couple of audition tape segments I saw on Twitter, I think the strongest contenders in the competition will probably be
I'm also very attracted to
Based on the Colour Splash promo and Meet the Queen introduction videos, plus a couple of audition tape segments I saw on Twitter, I think the strongest contenders in the competition will probably be
-
- procrastinator
- Posts: 304
- Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:31 pm
- Pronouns: they/them
- Location: UK
Start your engines
-
- procrastinator
- Posts: 304
- Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:31 pm
- Pronouns: they/them
- Location: UK
Attempting to revive this thread again, bc I have nowhere else to discuss it
I enjoy Shea and Sasha, Nina is talented and I love her but she needs to step it up, Alexis is talented but is getting on my last nerve, I love Trinity and Peppermint way more than I ever expected, I was excited for Jaymes Mansfield and Charlie Hides and I wish they'd gone further. (I think it's criminal that we were deprived of Charlie Hides doing Joan Rivers for Snatch Game. ) I really loved Eureka as well (unpopular opinion). This is probably the first season in which I've loved so many queens!
My ideal top 3 would be Shea, Sasha and Trinity. The trouble is none of them are really a clear standout to me, as they're ALL fierce and talented and seem evenly matched. Shea's won the most challenges so far and seems the most consistent but her personality doesn't seem to pop as much and hasn't shown much vulnerability so far, which has made it hard for me to really root for her. I thought Nina was clearly going to be the winner and she's such a standout but she's not won a challenge since the first episode, eight whole episodes ago.
Thoughts on Valentina's elimination?
My ideal top 3 would be Shea, Sasha and Trinity. The trouble is none of them are really a clear standout to me, as they're ALL fierce and talented and seem evenly matched. Shea's won the most challenges so far and seems the most consistent but her personality doesn't seem to pop as much and hasn't shown much vulnerability so far, which has made it hard for me to really root for her. I thought Nina was clearly going to be the winner and she's such a standout but she's not won a challenge since the first episode, eight whole episodes ago.
Thoughts on Valentina's elimination?
- pilotlight
- #relatable
- Posts: 368
- Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:20 pm
- Pronouns: he/him
- Location: Canada
My favs who are still in the competition are Shea and Peppermint. I was really rooting for Charlie Hides so it was disappointing to see her go so early.
I wouldn't have expected Valentina to be the next to go but that lip sync was cringe-inducing, especially compared to Nina's.
I wouldn't have expected Valentina to be the next to go but that lip sync was cringe-inducing, especially compared to Nina's.
My top three are Shea, Sasha and Trinity. I think Shea will be the winner (she has the edit). I think I would like to see Sasha win though, as I would like her personality in among the winners (if that makes sense?). Also Trinity has grown on me so I want to see her do well
Eliminated Queens:
Eliminated Queens:
-
- procrastinator
- Posts: 304
- Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:31 pm
- Pronouns: they/them
- Location: UK
My reaction to this week's episode:
-
- procrastinator
- Posts: 304
- Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:31 pm
- Pronouns: they/them
- Location: UK
THAT REUNION THO
I'm so glad they brought back the old format before the Grand Finale. I think they get nervous/pageant-y with a big audience watching them (and applauding/booing) and so they don't speak their minds, or a lot of what they say is pre-planned. So this was EXTREMELY refreshing.
And boy what a reunion it was! Probably my favourite of all the reunions. I've already watched it 3 times.
Has anybody's opinions of some queens changed? Have you picked sides? What was your favourite part? And what did you think of the last episode?
I'm so glad they brought back the old format before the Grand Finale. I think they get nervous/pageant-y with a big audience watching them (and applauding/booing) and so they don't speak their minds, or a lot of what they say is pre-planned. So this was EXTREMELY refreshing.
And boy what a reunion it was! Probably my favourite of all the reunions. I've already watched it 3 times.
Any Drag Race fans want to revive this topic while we have two new seasons running right now? I find twitter fans to be waaaay too intense so I'd love a casual place to chat about each week's episode if anyone's keen!
My two cents is that I'm enjoying the UK queens more than the US right now. I connect more with the British sense of humour but I'm also finding them to be a lot more likeable in general.
I'm rooting for Lawrence Chaney to win the UK version as I have so much family in Scotland that it's basically mandated I back a Scottish queen. I also adored Tia Kofi and Veronica Green. I have a thing for underdogs and queens who stick up for others when the more seasoned queens bully them. And it really does read as bullying to me when they constantly pick the same weaker target to beat down every week. I was so sad when I heard Veronica wasn't coming back but I really hope she makes a reappearance next season! I do really like most of the queens that are left, though I'm not crazy about A'Whora. Special shout out to Tayce's Kath impersonation during Snatch Game - as an Australian, she did an Aussie classic proud and I was cry-laughing the entire time
For the US season I'm finding it a lot harder to pick out a favourite. I like Utica since quirky queens are right up my alley too (Crystal Methyd last season was everything) but I'm not fully sold on her yet. I loved Elliott at the beginning because of the underdog factor but I'm now leaning more towards Symone. I even started liking Rose last week after being solidly 'meh' about her in the beginning.
I'd love to read other people's thoughts and opinions if you're also watching!
Edit: can someone also please reply to some forums in the 'Everything Else' section?? My anxiety is peaking being the most recent poster in all of the forums I really need to stop responding to everything but I just really enjoy talking to everyone here on IDB!!
My two cents is that I'm enjoying the UK queens more than the US right now. I connect more with the British sense of humour but I'm also finding them to be a lot more likeable in general.
I'm rooting for Lawrence Chaney to win the UK version as I have so much family in Scotland that it's basically mandated I back a Scottish queen. I also adored Tia Kofi and Veronica Green. I have a thing for underdogs and queens who stick up for others when the more seasoned queens bully them. And it really does read as bullying to me when they constantly pick the same weaker target to beat down every week. I was so sad when I heard Veronica wasn't coming back but I really hope she makes a reappearance next season! I do really like most of the queens that are left, though I'm not crazy about A'Whora. Special shout out to Tayce's Kath impersonation during Snatch Game - as an Australian, she did an Aussie classic proud and I was cry-laughing the entire time
For the US season I'm finding it a lot harder to pick out a favourite. I like Utica since quirky queens are right up my alley too (Crystal Methyd last season was everything) but I'm not fully sold on her yet. I loved Elliott at the beginning because of the underdog factor but I'm now leaning more towards Symone. I even started liking Rose last week after being solidly 'meh' about her in the beginning.
I'd love to read other people's thoughts and opinions if you're also watching!
Edit: can someone also please reply to some forums in the 'Everything Else' section?? My anxiety is peaking being the most recent poster in all of the forums I really need to stop responding to everything but I just really enjoy talking to everyone here on IDB!!
- lefthandedism
- simply stressed bisexual
- Posts: 1672
- Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:16 pm
- Pronouns: she/her
- Location: New England
I have no interest in Drag Race, but I love reading all the side threads and am thrilled that you are going through them! I personally appreciate your efforts to wake up this lovely community to more communication!
"If you're left-handed, ask a friend."
"Why am I left-handed?"
"Everybody makes mistakes."
- LadyLackless
- cheeky #spon
- Posts: 200
- Joined: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:31 pm
- Pronouns: She/Her
- Location: UK
I’m only watching the UK version at the moment but I’m having similar issues - idk who to root for now my faves have gone out (Tia and Veronica!)
Of the remaining queens, I think Bimini is my favourite. She puts a lot of thought into her runway looks, the bacteria one was very couturely! I liked Lawrence initially but I’ve kind of gone off her, while I’ve warmed to A’whora, who I didn’t like at all to start with. I still think Lawrence will make the final tho!
Of the remaining queens, I think Bimini is my favourite. She puts a lot of thought into her runway looks, the bacteria one was very couturely! I liked Lawrence initially but I’ve kind of gone off her, while I’ve warmed to A’whora, who I didn’t like at all to start with. I still think Lawrence will make the final tho!
Oh hey fellow team Tia and Veronica! I definitely get what you mean about Lawrence, my Scottish heritage is playing a big role in backing her but she's kind of lost me a bit in the last couple of episodes. Bimini's grown on me recently (the bacteria look was incredible!) and I'm actually loving that there's no one with a really horrible personality left. I'd be pretty happy for any of them to win at this point!
- alittledizzy
- actual demon phannie
- Posts: 7101
- Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:09 pm
- Pronouns: she/her
Dan and Phil broke me; I'm gonna start streaming RPDR UK tomorrow.
- LadyLackless
- cheeky #spon
- Posts: 200
- Joined: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:31 pm
- Pronouns: She/Her
- Location: UK
Let us know what you think! There is also an additional documentary on iPlayer about how the queens got on during lockdown which is worth watching!
- brq
- phillion/danosaur <//3
- Posts: 18
- Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:06 am
- Pronouns: she/her
- Location: scotland
This season of RPDRUK is the first time I've actually known a queen on the show personally and I've still not watched it I usually like to watch whole seasons at once but I think this makes me a bad friend