Meanwhile, my congratulations to our friends in the Great North for having the sense and intelligence of voting to keep a smart thinking democracy and country for all! I hope the idiots here took notice.
It was sad news to learn yesterday on my way home that Queen Jiggly Caliente passed away. I had heard news last week from friends of her health failing and planned on doing a post of well wishes of sorts to send good vibes her way, only to hear her health declined further after a severe infection, was hospitalized, and as a result loss most of her right leg. Jiggly was a luminous presence in the world of drag and was celebrated for her infectious energy, fashion statements, fierce attitude, dance numbers and unwavering authenticity. Jiggly was also known by her real name of Bianca Castro-Arabejo as she came out as a transgender in 2016, while she had already begun the process while of RuPaul's Drag Race and publicly acknowledged it later. She went on the do an All-Stars season, became a regular on Pose and was later named the head judge of RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines for two seasons...in addition to an outspoken activist for the LGBT.Rest well Queen.
After a great season, it was pretty easy to see why Onya was crowned the Queen. She checked all the boxes henny. And proved in the final lip synch that she didn't need reveal after reveal, but just old school, attitude and performance to snatch that crown! I was telling Sixpence the reason I always like the Lip Synch Lalaparozza and the finale shows is because it's really the only time the queens can be themselves with no restrictions to show their real style with exception to entrance looks. This finale didn't disappoint. All of Onya looks were jaw dropping.
My other favorites were, after Onya...
Accacia Forgot
Maybe she should have gone bigger on the show, and she might have went further. But this...I do believe I even squealed with excitement when her heel hit the corner and came out. I love big and huge gowns and she brought it. Now THIS is finale Eleganza...huge coiffed updo, gorgeous gown and color and a snatched waist. And the Forget-me-Not flowers? Very Clever Accasia!
Suzie Toot
Of course, my girl Susan Tooth would be here!!! Suzie has done it again! She went and did a nod to Little Shop of Horrors again, this time the whole plant, with her arms as the tentacles. Theatre kid slay! Color-gorge, hair-gorge, makeup-gorge. I also loved the snapping flower pods when she emerged as almost saying how she was eating the girls up all season. Never mind she also won the most money right behind Onya!
Crystal Envy
My gal pal was cool, sleek and it was cunty and sooooo Crystal.Loved the cutouts and the draping of the back velvet, but I did say to her the corset part should be larger and tighter to counteract the odd fit on her torso and her breast contour. Girl the titties look far apart. She wasn't to mad...I did secure her for the gay pride festivities her in Harrisburg come Pride month for the committee.
Lydia B Kollins
When I think of Lydia, who I enjoyed immensely this season, I think of absolutely wacko looks- and this just isn't giving us that and I still loved it.She looked old glamour yet still with her edge. Did the boa look random to the look, and the bottom half plain? I fear yes, but it is also why I loved her and it....so Lydia. She is heading to All Stars next. What will she bring?
Jewels Sparkles
No Drag Race finale would be complete without a massive fuckoff gown and not since Voilet Chachki have I seen one done so well. Mind you, I was not the biggest fan of Jewels this season, but I admit this is Princess Peach meets Ariana Grande, with a pinch of Lana Del Rey and a cup of Priscilla Presley meets cunt. This look is literally insane and moved well and fits right into the overreaching canon of Jewels' work.
And three honorable mentions...
Joella
Probably the best I have ever seen her look and a fun nod to a huge disaster from the season that cost her to go home and sunk her faster that the Titanic went down.
Kori King
It's no secret I couldn't stand Kori King. Still don't know how she got by so long with the same old beaten looks every challenge, and I still don't enjoy him. She'd be perfect for a Mister Ed reboot, but I give the bitch kudos for FINALLY bring a stunning, cunty Power Ranger villain look and it eats. She got it all right with this one including a high wig.
And Arrietty
Still not sure what I thought about Arrietty this season, I didn't enjoy her the most, but I also didn't mind her. And I was really hopping she might cat fight with Jewels, with my money on Arrietty. Please darlings, if a bar fight breaks out, you know you'd want Arrietty on your side. No doubt her looks were very elevated and she brought it. This was one on the finale I enjoyed. Fussy? Yes...but it moved so well on the runway and definitely gave the gasp moment when she appeared. The scarlet color was gorgeous. but... I'm never a fan of face prosthetics and didn't like that, as it hid her stunning mug, but I'm sure this was a not-so-subtle dig at Michelle's comments about her makeup contours looking like Cats, which was shady honey...and I was there for that. That girls is how you do shade.
