Non-Spoiler Drag Race Commentary

Work has been unbelievably busy. I've not been able to check LJ at all. In fact I made it all the way to lunch yesterday before I realized I'd not checked my work email. Freaky.

One perk I've enjoyed lately is this season's "RuPaul's Drag Race." It's been an OK season, but I can't say I'm taken with any of the queens that have progressed thus far. Usually, I back one of them early on, but this season has not made me do that. here's my breakdown of the queens remaining (including the one that got sent home this week so as not to ruin it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet).

• Alyssa Edwards -- So far, all I have been able to discern from her is that she's good at the lip synch and not much else. She isn't funny, she can't act, and she doesn't think quickly on her feet. I can't imagine her hosting a show effectively. She generates a lot of drama, which is the only reason I suspect she's still in the running, but I don't think she can win it.
  
  
• CoCo Montrese -- See above. She seems to be getting bitchier as the season progresses. She always talks about how generous she is, but then tears into people once she makes a negative comment and gets called on it. I think she should have gone home already. The catfights between her and Alyssa are getting old and stale, like moldy donuts.
  
  
• Ivy Winters -- I like her. She's pretty and can sing, but she doesn't seem to be outgoing enough to win this thing. She shines as a performer, but flops at entertaining and other creative endeavors.
  
  
• Roxxxy Andrews -- She works a curvy body well and is probably the cutest as a guy. She flubbed several challenges of late, so I don't see her for the long haul. And her crying on the runway during a lip synch about being left by her mother seemed odd, like she was shooting for some sympathy from RuPaul. I'm cynical and just thought it seemed overly timely for such an outburst.
  
  
• Alaska -- She's been regularly in the "high 3" group and has not had to lip synch for her life yet. I think she has talent and I like her sense of humor. I think she does have a shot at winning this as her game seems to be stepping up.
  
  
• Detox -- I think she's a contender. She's very creative, but I think her style might work against her a bit. Her odd lip synch style could work against her though, as it seems like a schtick.
  
  
• Jinkx Monsoon -- At this point, she's my vote for winner. Her backbone seems to be getting stronger as the competition moves forward. Her personal style is growing on the judges. Comedically and creatively, she seems to be outshining some of her more vocal, bitchier counterparts. She's a bit odd, but I think it's setting her apart.

Any thoughts? Just curious.