RuPauls Drag Race
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Well, readers, were entering the endgame.
(Okayyy, thats a great name for a movie.
Thats why its a little surprising and a little disappointing that this weeks one-queen shows are kind of messy.
The mini challenge this week is puppets.
Becauseeverybodyloves airing very specific grievances about their competitors under the guise of comedy!
Jaida has Gigi, and we learn that Jaida is incapable of even a baseline vocal impression.
Therefore, the Gigi puppet speaks like Jaida speaks: in Arial Bold with the caps lock on.
Heidi has a similar problem impersonating Crystal.
Heidis soprano southern drawl is so distinctive that it makes it impossible for her to mimic anyone elses voice.
Remember when Gigi said her specialty was everything?
Jackie wins again impersonating Sherry Pie.
How fun for all involved!
Three-time mini challenge winner Jackie Cox is in charge of picking the order.
On the runway, Jackie serves Purple People Eater couture, and cements her place in the top five.
Andyes, Im aware I said Jackie wouldnt make it this far.
Ive actually never been wrong before; is this how you people feel all the time?
But its Crystal Methyd who really brings down the house tonight.
Crystals concept for her show is future Joe Exotic husband/genderqueer stripper Phenomenal Phil.
Crystal has been on the rise for weeks, and tonight she finally clinches a well-earned challenge win.
Tonight, we dance to the beat of the rhythm of the night.
(An expression I just made up.)
Unfortunately, after Crystals performance, the night begins to go downhill.
Lets start with Gigi.
I have a lot of appreciation for Gigis performance as a stewardess on the flight to Hell.
Her concept is excellent, and she even manages to make some airplane jokes feel fresh.
(Unlike airplane food!
Haha, kindly let me know if you would like to see a writing sample!)
Her fumbling in the rehearsal didnt help matters, either.
RuPaul and Whoopi really made that poor twink cry!
(Not the first or last time I will throw in that sentence).
Ultimately though, Gigi Goode is definitely the best of a Bade bunch, and shes rightfully declared safe.
Next, lets talk about Sherry Pie, and, unlike Sherry, Ill keep this brief.
Sherrys concept for her one-woman show is a medium who is possessed by a psychic goldfish named Madame Bubbles.
Lets move on, shall we?
Friends, its time.
Tonight we say good-bye to Heidi.
The lack of laughter is deafening, and the silence creates an eerie tension that permeates the room.
And then there were five.
And with Sherry disqualified, that means we have our top four, I guess?
Hall Monitors, Goody Two-Shoes: Take your battle positions.
See you next week!
It DO Take Nerve!
Jaida Essence Hall
If Jaida whooped my ass, I would simply say thank you.
It makes you selfish.
And youre taking time away from the other girls.
Michelle Visage
GET HER, MICHELLE!
Sherry infuriated me this episode, and I was thrilled to see Michelle call it out on the runway.
Im equally happy she didnt back down when Ross Matthews called her harsh.
Jaida Essence Hall
Rose Nylund is at Pieces.
