'...and DON'T *bleep* IT UP!' -- the RuPaul's Drag Race thread

I'd say crown Ornacia

Stevie if you don't go see this for us I will hunt you down

http://www.phillymag.com/g-philly/2014/05/22/rupauls-drag-races-alaska-debuts-stevie-nicks-show-philly/#more-2577571

omg I so want to see that

http://37.media.tumblr.com/842ea91636a682cffeca0ee0f218bf4b/tumblr_n3p5ua0mZe1qzktbuo1_250.gif

The Heathers are back...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGLY0Lb4yYE

A Stacy Lane cameo would've been EVERYTHING.

That's pretty painful to listen to. Drag queen music isn't very good is it. Are there any other than Divine and "Supermodel (You Betta Work)" that were succesfull ?
If Boy George counts then they all have a lot of work to do.

Oh I forgot Sylvester and Kevin Aviance.

I can't think of a single RpDR alum music video that I've thought was remotely listenable.

I like Willam & DWV's parody songs the best of any of the recent drag queen songs

I've heard Adore's stuff is good?

but idk

I've heard that __Tatianna__'s stuff is good. I listened to a couple, and they didn't scream TURN ME OFF.

I liked Adore's first single, I haven't heard any more yet

Interesting article here that Jinkx just shared out -- she's one of the interviewees.

http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/06/25/3449462/drag-queens-trans-women/

As an aside, it's interesting to see Dela's boy last-name being used, since he'd been so careful about obscuring it for so long.

This is too adorable and gives me faith in humanity:

http://dragaholic.com/2014/06/jujubee-30th-birthday-gift-rhode-island-pride-heartwarming-story/

Aw neat!

And a new Jinkx interview

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/06/jinkx_monsoon_free_download.php

Party.

http://logo.to/1qfK1Lz

I met Adore briefly at Toronto Pride! She was really sweet and went out of her way to come give me kisses even though her team was waiting for her. She said "they're gonna kill me but I don't care!"

<3

Hey VG forgot to mention here that THE BEATDOWN IS BACK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JQeCUKovIg

:D

Meanwhile, good takes on wider issues

http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2014/07/24/is_drag_a_trans_identity_or_just_a_job_a_queen_explores_her_art.html

Jinkx, having fun with Fred

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaVCB9qlto

Flintstone or Durst?

All and more. (In actuality, Schneider.)

Love it !

http://iyorbe35.tumblr.com/post/98162519990/olicity-endgame-0hhgodpleaseshutup-i-found#notes

Guess who.

http://i.imgur.com/bRWtslS.jpg

your makeup is terrible <3

I am rolling this over from the Phrases you hate... thread -- do you think this show (which is a show w/ relatively low ratings on a niche cable network) has had a disproportionate impact on pop culture? I mean when I think abt terms like "basic" or "work" or "realness" or "serve", obviously none of them originated on RPDR but RPDR seems to be the vehicle that brought them into the mainstream

or have they even entered into ~the mainstream~? I mean I readily admit I kind of live in a v liberal and queer bubble so maybe I am not the best judge of what "normal ppl" say slang-wise but it *seems* like these things have entered into a sort of general lexicon and when I think abt it it seems like RPDR would have been the thing that accelerated their usage at a v rapid rate and moved them from very nice to somewhat common

Good question and I don't know...I think it's a vector, definitely. I'd say Logo's strategy of putting up its shows, including all of this, via its website for free (and while that can be clunky, the actual app itself has been flawless on that front) has been key too.

Ned as a straight white dude (no shade) who is also a fan of this show, you are prob a v good candidate for this discussion! Would you say that some of these phrases are used by ppl that you know who prob/def do not watch this show?

I can't say I've noticed it big time? Familiarity with such phrases in my overall group of friends derives from already being a fan of said show, having seen some episodes, or simply being involved in/aware of drag culture (define this as widely/broadly as possible) for years upon years. I haven't been consciously surprised out of nowhere as of yet, let's put it that way, and I definitely don't know any try-too-hard Laganjas offhand.

Shade almost definitely popularized by the show, based on nothing but a gut feeling, if I can interject as another straight white dude. Are some of these terms also popularized by reigning pop divas, though? Like an updated version of the Madonna Effect.

most of the ppl i know who use these terms are rpdr fans and/or are in the queer bubble already...often both

i dont think i've heard it from..um...muggles?

While we wait (season 7 folks to be announced on Dec. 7), Willam, Billy B, makeup, gossip, more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIAHu_Wx5cc

Annnnnnd we got season 7's queens:

http://www.newnownext.com/all-the-queens-of-rupauls-drag-race-season-7-revealed/12/2014

I spent this morning watching all of the Meet the Queens so you don't have to!

Ginger Minj: "Cross-dresser for Christ" shtick that will wear off quickly but will be enjoyable enough while it lasts.
Jaidynn Diore Fierce: v typical but depth-lacking "what honey sass mama WORK!" queen, seems friendly but straight out of central casting
Jasmine Masters: jaw-droppingly inept; answers every interview question with a direct one-word answer. Clearly brought on for filler as there is NOTHING discernibly interesting abt her
Kandy Ho: Kandy Ho is from Puerto Rico; you know this because, in addition to "I'm from Puerto Rico", they've put zany Latin music across the whole segment.
Katya: her look is like rich Russian woman and she's really clever. I'm anticipating Willam comparisons (she even threw in an incest joke for good measure). Certainly one of the more potentially interesting ones
Kennedy Davenport: the spacey Southern queen who might surprise everyone w/ her covert wit. She's subdued but charming and I anticipate having a lot of fun watching her
Max: Max is trying very hard to let you know that she is FUNNY and WEIRD and UNIQUE by dressing like an old woman; she wears lace and talks like she's on Downton Abbey and tells very forced jokes and it's all tedious and unrelenting. I cannot wait to see her sent home.
Miss Fame: "I came up with my drag name because I'm a pretty spiritual person and I read the book The Secret" and then namedrops Naomi Campbell and Karen Mulder. This one's going to be good.
Mrs. Kasha Davis: middle-aged queens wears sequins, references Liza Minelli and boxed wine zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Pearl: sedate valley-girl punkish type who might be good but might be a really empty "edgy queen"
Sasha Belle: rockin' Southern belle, or something.
Tempest DuJour: thee-uh-tuhh queen with "weird" hair who's going to make us all yawn a lot prob
Trixie Mattel: i've run out of things to say about any of these people
Violet Chachki: idk whatever i don't hate her

ooh i need to check these out

is it katya who has crazy swordfish nose contouring? i cant remember

is it katya who has crazy swordfish nose contouring? i cant remember

You mean Magnolia Crawford?

lol yeah but i meant in the upcoming new season contestants

You do know who's popping out of a box this season, right?

i fking hope not

I only watched some of the MTQ videos, and this cast seems right now to be a real dud.

they always seem p wtf though
i remember being like u_u over adore & gia & bianca with her crazy eyemakeup

While we wait: http://gfycat.com/GleamingUnitedHare

Omg thnk u

Bianca is doing a comedy show here with Courtney supporting in five weeks

but I'll be in Hawaii