RuPauls Drag Race
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Readers, its been an honor recapping this season for you.
Next up, All Stars!
Okay, Im exaggerating, but only slightly!
So at this point in the season, its pretty clear that we have a two-horse race.
Thats right, Gigi is this seasons SecRutariat!
(I am so sorry.)
While thats lovely news for Gigi Goode, it does not make for compelling television.
Dont get me wrong, IloveGigi Goode.
Its hard not to!
She rises to every challenge, slays every runway, and this week was no exception.
In the great tradition of, um,RuPauls Drag Race, its time to play the Snatch Game!
I cannot put into words exactly what makes a successful Snatch Game, but apparently neither can RuPaul.
First up is Heidi, who plans on doing Leslie Jones.
It seems like a slam dunk.
However, somehow Ru interprets Heidis conversational ease as evidence that she should … switch her character entirely.
To whom, you might ask?
Why Phaedra Parks, of course!
A celebrity Heidi has never heard of from a show that she has never watched.
Heidi wisely chooses not to take this advice and delivers a solid Leslie Jones.
Crystal, on the other hand, could certainly use a guiding hand.
Shes doing Poppy, a pop star/cult leader/YouTube sensation whos Ava Max-meets-Jim Jones.
The concept seems solid, but Crystal is unable to express exactlywhatshe will do to make Poppy pop.
A musician Crystal hadnt heard of until Ru pointed out they have the same haircut.
Gigis concept is too niche, extremely bizarre, and sounds way too high-concept for the format.
RuPaul, however, does not.
A robot doesnt reallyvolley, Ru explains.
Its a lot of rapid-fire stuff.
Gigi pauses and smiles, looking effortlessly chic in her gender-fluid Steve Jobs Werkroom drag.
I understand your concern, but I do not have the same concern, she says.
Ru doesnt buy it but encourages Gigi to take a stab at make them laugh anyway.
And GOD does she make us laugh.
Gigi nailed Snatch Game.
She totally earns her win.
On the other end of that spectrum, we have Aiden and Brita.
Its low-energy, its uninspired, baby, its Aiden Zhane!
Brita doesnt fare any better.
She decides to play Broadway legend and original Dreamgirl Jennifer Holiday to no success.
Brita has decided to center her impersonation on a mouth sound.
The girls piling on Aiden is exhausting at this point.
The rest of the girls fall somewhere in the middle.
Jaida is perfectly fine as Cardi B, and Jan lands her two jokes as Bernadette Peters.
Its uncomfortable, especially when we cut to Jonathan Bennett (who I now hate, btw!)
The next day, Widow says she picked Tina because she too has been the victim of abusive relationships.
On the runway, the theme is Frozen Eleganza (inspired by the Broadway musical.)
), and RuPaul declares Gigi the winner.
I have a feeling were going to be hearing that a lot.
Of course, its still possible for a mid-season shake-up.
Gigi could even stumble, providing a chance for one of the other girls to take her place.
My moneys on her, and Im placing bets across the board.
It DO Take Nerve
Quotes that left me mouth agape
Again?
Were doing this again?
Aiden Zhane
Okay, I will give it to Aiden on this one.
Im done with this Brita/Aiden feud now.
We just finished this, honey!
You know, Im known for walking into the Werkroom and walking out with a piece.
Jackie looks like she wants to call HR.
