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[mantidor]

They are also all very close in age, no real veterans like in previous seasons, I was a bit taken aback by so many queens being inspired by previous seasons then I remember this is 8 years old and I felt sad and old.

However there are a lot of different styles, and that intrigues me and excites me, it really all depends on the challenges now.

I really could not understand Kim Chi, her lisp was unfortunately very heavy, I'm not sure if its part of her character or if its natural.

Leila is doing that unkempt, loose "Adore style", but like, so much better.

Bob is hilarious.

I loved how Derrick was first blabbing about being the next "Chad" of Britney Spears or something and next Dax saying that she was bored of the queens who lipsync Britney for an hour. Needless to say, I really didn't like Derrick, probably the only queen I didn't like.

Rooting for Thorgy and Robbie, although I don't have much hope, I always root for the queens that exit early to mid-season, and I have this hunch there will be much more focus in younger and "edgy" drag, probably reflecting the main audience of the show.

 

[Gradon]

Added Kim Chi on Snapchat. Regret nothing. She's hilarious and adorable.

 

[Rayis]

Kim Chi has fierce looks tbh

 

[Raxus]

I dont mind cause they always ended up bringing their weight to their shtick and complain about the others.

They can't all be Latrice sadly.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

Feeling Bob, Dax, Naomi, and Thorgy so far.

Cynthia's mix of accents sounds really strange to me. Kinda hope she gets the boot early.

 

[Vazra]

They can't all be Latrice sadly.

Correct. That was the best heavy girl and still is.

 

[Jugendstil]

Kim Chi looks fierce in photos but she's really boring as a performer. She's just not that impressive live. The hype around her is mystifying to me.

Bob is one of my all time favorite queens, but I'm worried that her humor won't land on the show. I hope she goes far.

 

[umop_3pisdn]

Bob is one of my all time favorite queens, but I'm worried that her humor won't land on the show. I hope she goes far.

The reason I'm not too hot on her is her jokes had about a 50% landing rate for me in her MTQs video.

 

[Monocle]

They can't all be Latrice sadly.

Yep.

Correct. That was the best heavy girl and still is.

Yep.

 

[Vazra]

Queens out and in drag

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

Queens out and in drag

Kim, Naomi, and Laila are cute. Doesn't look like we'll have a Milk/Pearl situation where people go a bit crazy for their out of drag look.

 

[Matt_]

I'll take 3, 8 and 9

 

[Soulscribe]

I don't know why but Chi Chi is super cute to me, the Louisiana accent with that big hair and cute headband. She gives great stank face from what I've seen in the promo so I hope she's a fun one. Her MTQ was pretty boring but then again so was Latrice's.

Here's my pre-show ranking of the queens so far:


1) Bob The Drag Queen - Funny, charismatic, dynamic, will definitely own this season barring some kind of massive early fuck-up. Can't wait to see her lipsync, though I don't think she'll do that too many times.

2) Thorgy Thor - Another charismatic queen who's self-aware and charming. I think she'll bring out a lot of interesting looks. Her makeup skills seem pretty archaic but I don't think that'll stop her. Miss Congeniality prospects here.

3) Naomi Smalls - I think she'll surprise everybody and be more than just a runway queen, much like Violet did last season. I don't think she'll win since we already had a high-fashion queen take the crown, but she won't suck.

4) Derrick Barry - I know we don't WANT to like Derrick, but beside the obvious one-noteness of her Britney character I think she'll be another one to surprise. She's smart and charismatic, even if her personality doesn't jump out at you.

5) Cynthia Lee Fontaine - My local Austin queen. I was worried about her since her drag has never been very impressive, but she is ridiculously hyper and funny beyond her awareness, so I think she'll go further than I previously predicted.

6) Naysha Lopez - Yes her MTQ was boring and we're always ready to cast off a self-proclaimed pageant queen, but this is another surprise I think. She has top three potential assuming she's multifaceted beyond just looking fishy.

7) Robbie Turner - The thing about Robbie Turner is that I think she'll have an early exit but I'd have wanted to see a lot more from her. I think her drag misses the mark a bit but I hope she makes it to snatch game before getting buried.

8) Kim Chi - The thing about Kim is that she's stunningly gorgeous, but she can't perform for shit and her delivery is really mechanical. I think she has the potential to be funny but I'm getting Miss Fame vibes from her right now. She'll last longer than we'll like IMO.

9) Chi Chi Devayne - I love me a Southern queen, killer performers with big hair are so much fun. If Chi Chi can act and perform like Kennedy did, then she'll go far. If she's too one-note then she'll be out the door quick. Still, those eyes are everything.

10) Acid Betty - Acid's looks are very alternative and hyper-color, but that can get old quick if she runs with it right from the start. I don't think she's a good performer and I don't trust that she'll have much charisma on the show, so I think she'll be an early out.

11) Laila McQueen - Giving me Adore realness with that unscripted personality. She's a fierce queen, but I worry that this sort of frazzled lack of discipline will hurt her. Not a fan of her just yet, though I do love the "herd of lesbians" anecdote in her MTQ. Too cute.

12) Dax - I know Dax on Instagram as "that queen who loves Storm," but I don't know how out-of-the-box or creative she would be under pressure. Also not sold on her performance ability. I think she'll be the first to go.

 

[Jinfash]

Soulsis, please consider publishing your great posts in my local newspaper. Something about them makes me crave morning coffee.

 

[Shizuka]

I don't know why but Chi Chi is super cute to me, the Louisiana accent with that big hair and cute headband. She gives great stank face from what I've seen in the promo so I hope she's a fun one. Her MTQ was pretty boring but then again so was Latrice's.

Here's my pre-show ranking of the queens so far:


1) Bob The Drag Queen - Funny, charismatic, dynamic, will definitely own this season barring some kind of massive early fuck-up. Can't wait to see her lipsync, though I don't think she'll do that too many times.

2) Thorgy Thor - Another charismatic queen who's self-aware and charming. I think she'll bring out a lot of interesting looks. Her makeup skills seem pretty archaic but I don't think that'll stop her. Miss Congeniality prospects here.

3) Naomi Smalls - I think she'll surprise everybody and be more than just a runway queen, much like Violet did last season. I don't think she'll win since we already had a high-fashion queen take the crown, but she won't suck.

4) Derrick Barry - I know we don't WANT to like Derrick, but beside the obvious one-noteness of her Britney character I think she'll be another one to surprise. She's smart and charismatic, even if her personality doesn't jump out at you.

5) Cynthia Lee Fontaine - My local Austin queen. I was worried about her since her drag has never been very impressive, but she is ridiculously hyper and funny beyond her awareness, so I think she'll go further than I previously predicted.

6) Naysha Lopez - Yes her MTQ was boring and we're always ready to cast off a self-proclaimed pageant queen, but this is another surprise I think. She has top three potential assuming she's multifaceted beyond just looking fishy.

7) Robbie Turner - The thing about Robbie Turner is that I think she'll have an early exit but I'd have wanted to see a lot more from her. I think her drag misses the mark a bit but I hope she makes it to snatch game before getting buried.

8) Kim Chi - The thing about Kim is that she's stunningly gorgeous, but she can't perform for shit and her delivery is really mechanical. I think she has the potential to be funny but I'm getting Miss Fame vibes from her right now. She'll last longer than we'll like IMO.

9) Chi Chi Devayne - I love me a Southern queen, killer performers with big hair are so much fun. If Chi Chi can act and perform like Kennedy did, then she'll go far. If she's too one-note then she'll be out the door quick. Still, those eyes are everything.

10) Acid Betty - Acid's looks are very alternative and hyper-color, but that can get old quick if she runs with it right from the start. I don't think she's a good performer and I don't trust that she'll have much charisma on the show, so I think she'll be an early out.

11) Laila McQueen - Giving me Adore realness with that unscripted personality. She's a fierce queen, but I worry that this sort of frazzled lack of discipline will hurt her. Not a fan of her just yet, though I do love the "herd of lesbians" anecdote in her MTQ. Too cute.

12) Dax - I know Dax on Instagram as "that queen who loves Storm," but I don't know how out-of-the-box or creative she would be under pressure. Also not sold on her performance ability. I think she'll be the first to go.

My list would almost go backwards; Chi Chi would be the first to go and Acid Betty would be among the top 5. Also, you're hot.

 

[Monocle]

I don't know why but Chi Chi is super cute to me, the Louisiana accent with that big hair and cute headband. She gives great stank face from what I've seen in the promo so I hope she's a fun one. Her MTQ was pretty boring but then again so was Latrice's.

Here's my pre-show ranking of the queens so far:

Love this breakdown!

My list would almost go backwards; Chi Chi would be the first to go and Acid Betty would be among the top 5. Also, you're hot.

looool

Spoiler

where's the lie tho

 

[Matt_]

Has the official promo been posted?
Not feeling ru's outfit at all

 

[mantidor]

I liked it *shrugs*

 

[Matt_]

I don't think I've ever liked that colour on anything

 

[SouSouRocket]

I don't think I've ever liked that colour on anything

I think the color can be fine elsewhere but it's not super flattering or chic, or funny. It's just kind of there.

 

[Monocle]

Has the official promo been posted?
Not feeling ru's outfit at all

Yeah that was my thinking. I hope her S8 aesthetic is better than that outfit.

 

[Soulscribe]

My list would almost go backwards; Chi Chi would be the first to go and Acid Betty would be among the top 5. Also, you're hot.

Honestly the only reason I doubt Acid's prospects on the show is because her personality is very single-tone. That usually doesn't fare well on the show unless you're a give-no-fucks type (like Pearl), which isn't Acid at all. I'm getting The Princess from her right now, but I hope she proves me wrong! And thanks

Yeah that promo look on Ru is definitely... new? I'm sure she'll be bouncing between those 3 familiar silhouettes on the show as usual though. I will say my favorite visual departure of hers is this:

AMAZING

 

[oti]

I just wanted to say thank you for this thread. I had never heard of this show before and I can't really handle a full episode (just not a big fan of drama) but I love how confident everyone on this show is and this highlight video of Bianca Del Rio is a lot of fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxHdFFxQu4

A lot is flying over my head but I learned what "serving" means in this context. It's like learning new vocabulary in a way.

 

[Monocle]

I just wanted to say thank you for this thread. I had never heard of this show before and I can't really handle a full episode (just not a big fan of drama) but I love how confident everyone on this show is and this highlight video of Bianca Del Rio is a lot of fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxHdFFxQu4

A lot is flying over my head but I learned what "serving" means in this context. It's like learning new vocabulary in a way.

Definitely look up Alaska. Maybe check out her "can I ask you a question" videos on World of Wonder's channel. She's brilliant.

 

[Vazra]

Drag 101 - Teaser - We Love Katya

 

[Shizuka]

Season 8 super trailer is up!

 

[Matt_]

Season 8 super trailer is up!

Spoiler

they are not doing a dwarf make over challenge omg

 

[Vazra]

Lol

 

[Matt_]

SCREAMING
monkey toes

 

[Vazra]

Phi Phi doing 365 days of drag and she did this

Amazing really.

 

[Matt_]

that I love
did not love her my little pony drag thing they showed on fashion ruview

 

[Red Liquorice]

Been following her 90s cartoon series, it's been great I loved the Daria ones too.

Season 8 super trailer is up!

Woah

Spoiler

Debbie Harry and Amy Sedaris?! These are some top drawer judges!

<--- guest judge spoilers from video.

 

[Matt_]

just went and checked her insta and some of them are absolutely STUNNING
credit to her, couldnt stand her on her season but she obviously immensely talented

 

[mantidor]

Season 8 super trailer is up!

What's with Ru and that loud as hell message at the end of all her videos?

 

[Rayis]

what is this

Spoiler

obvious ripoff of necki menji show

 

[Bear Force One]

Bob is every last thing! Come for it!

 

[hateradio]

Drag 101 - Teaser - We Love Katya

    TAXES
+ COLLEGE
---------
=   WOMAN

Fantastic.

 

[Vazra]

Phi Phi is so great with this stuff.

 

[Rayis]

Not PhiPhi serving Oblina, my respects

 

[Red Liquorice]

S8 New York Premier looks: http://imgur.com/a/ulcOs

Thorgy being all round fucking amazing:

Spoiler

 

[okno]

S8 New York Premier looks: http://imgur.com/a/ulcOs

Thorgy being all round fucking amazing:

Spoiler

Can't say I cared for any of them :/

 

[Red Liquorice]

I can't remember her name, but the top one looks like Annie Lennox in that red wig. I think Acid Betty looks kind of awful tbh, like Lilly Savage crawling home at 5am after a rough night.

 

[Vazra]

I can't remember her name, but the top one looks like Annie Lennox in that red wig. I think Acid Betty looks kind of awful tbh, like Lilly Savage crawling home at 5am after a rough night.

Naomi Smalls

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

S8 New York Premier looks: http://imgur.com/a/ulcOs

Thorgy being all round fucking amazing:

Spoiler

Kim is cute but the others...

Bob is a fantastic performer but all the wigs I've seen her in so far have been pretty low-cost. The hairlines are offensive.

 

[Soulscribe]

Thorgy's look oh my God. Iconic

A lot of the premiere episode is on Reddit now. It's... very good

 

[titiklabingapat]

I've been in Bob's apartment before and her dedication to drag is magnificent.

I hope she goes far.

 

[.JayZii]

I've only heard good things about this show.

Hulu has seasons 4-7, any recommendations for where to start?

 

[Matt_]

I've only heard good things about this show.

Hulu has seasons 4-7, any recommendations for where to start?

you gotta watch them all
+ untucked if hulu has it

 

[Soulscribe]

I've only heard good things about this show.

Hulu has seasons 4-7, any recommendations for where to start?

Start at 4 of course, though 1 through 3 are required readings as well

 

[Vazra]

I've only heard good things about this show.

Hulu has seasons 4-7, any recommendations for where to start?

4-6. Ignore 7