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It's a very odd franchise. Juju doesn't want to be there, Baga shouldn't be there. Has the shark jumped over itself?
 
PR1Berske said:
It's a very odd franchise. Juju doesn't want to be there, Baga shouldn't be there. Has the shark jumped over itself?
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If you want to be reminded of how good RPDR can be, watch Drag Race España. Seriously good!

This new series is disappointing so far I think, but Pangina shines out like a jewel. Their cat outfit on the runway in episode 2 was phenomenal, as was their butch queen. Inspired.
 
han said:
Watched episode 2 of UK v The World. Gosh the standard really isn't great is it? Cheryl Hole (needed to go) ! And wtf - Baga actually stayed!

But Pangina is fantastic, and I think they were robbed not to win that week.
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Quality really does seem sub par, doesn’t it?

I was surprised the Dutch contestant’s kitty outfit didn’t get called out for cultural appropriation tbh, let alone them winning (despite the jumpsuit being an obvious piece of skill).
 
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Pangina was great again this week, would have loved to have seen her Liza. amazing runway and lipsync.

i thought JuJuBee did a decent job, they were in the bottom mostly cos of the cheap ass runway look.

Janey also on form in the musical.

i previously loved Mo Heart for their personality but the reading was almost non-existent, not even trying. decent musical apart from the fuckup.

i was starting to hate Jimbo so glad they've gone. fantastic parting line though.

Baga is just awful and needs to go next / last week. i think she really thought she could sulk her way into the part she wanted and the demo of her Liza was embarrassing.
 
I remember watching the first series of Drag Race. And I've just watched Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. Quite the journey for that show.
 
I could have happily lost Jujubee for Pangina tbh. I mean, I’d most rather Blu went, or hadn’t even turned up in the first place, but the Austin/Dr Evil was worth watching. Who knows oh well.
 
Shocked at the exit of Pangina. Didn't think she deserved to go - I thought it should have been the Dutch one. The way Pangina reacted was a big shock to everyone but shined a light on how much pressure there is in Thailand to win and succeed. Poor Pangina. Hopefully she'll get over this soon as she's so talented and has so much to offer.
 
I thought Pangina was probably the "best" drag queen (i.e. best outfits, creative, fun, talented, i.e. full of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent) and it was a shame they be gone. However, I have a massive soft spot for JuJuBee. I love the the bits when JuJuBee talks about the show, such a funny personality... JuJuBee probably won't win but what a joy to watch! :thumbs: And the stage presence on the last episode!
 
The whole discussion within the following week’s/most recent episode about Pangina “playing the game” by eliminating Jimbo (as competition) was interesting. Maybe I’m biased as I found Jimbo an annoying, borderline misogynistic arsehole but it’s interesting how no one interpreted it as Pangina perhaps not liking Jimbo that much.

That whole “I picked this person even though I LUUUURVE them and they’re such an inspiring drag queen and this is so PAINFUL to do” spiel gets on my tits a bit tbh. I’ve never really watched much of All Stars but does anyone ever say “I picked them because I think they’re a twat”? I think that honesty would be both refreshing and hugely entertaining!
 
Jujubee admitting she's been crap on purpose to stay in longer.... while I get it's a great way to play the game, I don't think it helps with the 'legacy'. I hardly remember who won All stars, but I remember the best queens (who always get knocked out). She might have got to the end but there's not all that much to remember. And Ru has the final say anyway.
 
Agent Sparrow said:
The whole discussion within the following week’s/most recent episode about Pangina “playing the game” by eliminating Jimbo (as competition) was interesting. Maybe I’m biased as I found Jimbo an annoying, borderline misogynistic arsehole but it’s interesting how no one interpreted it as Pangina perhaps not liking Jimbo that much.

That whole “I picked this person even though I LUUUURVE them and they’re such an inspiring drag queen and this is so PAINFUL to do” spiel gets on my tits a bit tbh. I’ve never really watched much of All Stars but does anyone ever say “I picked them because I think they’re a twat”? I think that honesty would be both refreshing and hugely entertaining!
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I agree - I didn't warm to Jimbo AT ALL. He seemed fake to me.

And yes, the spiel about feeling bad for voting out the competition is silly. Just be honest about it.

But surely it's better to vote out the weakest ones? Otherwise the standard of the show really slips.
 
smmudge said:
Jujubee admitting she's been crap on purpose to stay in longer.... while I get it's a great way to play the game, I don't think it helps with the 'legacy'. I hardly remember who won All stars, but I remember the best queens (who always get knocked out). She might have got to the end but there's not all that much to remember. And Ru has the final say anyway.
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Is that so? I missed that. If that's the case I like her even more! Smart people conserve their energy and save it for the big battles! And this is war! :D (tongue in cheek, obvs).

I did really think JuJuBee was going to get kicked out though, some of the efforts were just a joke and I was thinking there was a loss of edge. I'm glad it was done on purpose, if that's actually the case, it shows some nerve!
 
girasol said:
Is that so? I missed that. If that's the case I like her even more! Smart people conserve their energy and save it for the big battles! And this is war! :D (tongue in cheek, obvs).
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It was a real quick one line in her talking head bit, saying about someone else "oh is she also acting bad to stay in..." picked up because I'd had a hunch the past couple of weeks! Let's face it she's been here enough times to know how to play the game now :D yes I'll always have a soft spot for juju as well.
 
Also hated Jimbo and agree i thought Pangina picked them cos they had a really shit week not to elimate the competition.

i actively dislike both of the British queens so JuJuBee or Mo to win!
 
I thought it was inevitable it would be Blu as it wasn't going to go to a US queen first season and Baga was never going to win two lip syncs. So I wasn't surprised. It's been an odd old series, could have been a fantastic concept but just did not work. In contrast, I've been enjoying the current US series a lot.
 
I tell you Ru's decisions have been strange for ages, you can see it when you compare it to countries without him. So I wasn't surprised at the outcome except maybe expected Baga to win slightly more!!
 
Ok, I’ve spoiled myself as to the ending. Is there any point me watching the last 40 minutes now if it’s just going to be lip syncing, blah blah and the wrong winner?
 
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