Non-Spoiler Drag Race Commentary

[kybearfuzz]

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.

Comments

[dorisduke.livejournal.com]

I quite watching this show two seasons ago.

I fet it was like watching a very bad high school play with talent less folk running the thing.

Plus R.P. is a one shot pony as he could not do most of the things he requires of the queens. He can walk and pose and make marginal music.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I guess I'd never thought about Ru's skills at doing the same thing the queens go through. I suppose always assumed he was proficient in them all.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I've only seen on episode of this series ever ... two weeks ago when they were asked to sing an inspirational anthem. It was painful to watch and hear. I didn't find any of them attractive or funny, so my conclusion is that I'm not the target audience:) What is so funny is that in my 20's I hung out with a group of gorgeous talented, female impersonators, one of whom is still in prison for murdering his girlfriend:) So, I wanted to like the series, but didn't.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I've only been to a few drag shows, but I've always had fun at them. The show appeals to me from its creative side, I guess.

[notmypresident.livejournal.com]

I suppose it would make a nice bookend to last season if Alaska won, but damn if her voice doesn't grate my last nerve.

I think the wrong queen went home this week, but they did need to keep the dramas going, didn't they?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

"Hiii-eee!"

My personal feeling is that Alaska won't win, but I think she has some great talent.

And I agree. I soooo wanted the other to leave. I'm pretty sick of her.

[designerotter.livejournal.com]

Haven't seen 'Drag Race' since Xmas - but thanks for the update. Last night on hulu I caught 'Project Runway' - the episode where they try to make costumes for the Thunder From Down Under dudes...quel disaster !!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I've not watched Project Runway for a while. Not sure why I lost interest as I thought the first three seasons were wonderful.

[prisoncitybear.livejournal.com]

I agree with you on Jinkx. He's a great personality and as of late has really come around.
And yes, RP is a one trick pony, but the bigger question is "WHO THE FUCK MAKES HIS GOWNS?"
Jesus Mary and Liza, he looked like a traffic cone last week.
And, Project Runway is still my fave, but I am NOT a fan of the team challenges.
Are you watching Face Off at all? Great make up reality show.
T

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I agree with you on Ru's outfits. Lately they have been pretty fouled up.

I saw a Face Off marathon a while back. Loved it! I wish I could do some of the things they pull off. It would make Halloween such a bash! :)