Tuesday, February 9, 2021

SPILLED TEA...DISCO FEVER


 Oh dear. It was with such dismay and shock I watched yet another disaster this week. Quite frankly I was shocked Ru didn't pull a Joan Crawford, halt the show, and beat some serious ass. This seasons queens have shocked me more then any other,  and where to start???  It all started when Denali didn't know references from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford movies. How are you a full fledge queen, and not know famous quotes from them?!?! They are used in many a backstage dressing rooms by queens for fun banter. All I can say is thank god Denali is pretty. At another time, I recalled them not knowing who Lily Savage was. Yet another shock to not know one of the UK's most iconic drag queens. I was beginning to think these queens  do NOT know many gay pop culture things or their herstory. But then this episode, I KNEW if they didn't know the music history, they sure wouldn't know who Charles Nelson Reilly was!!! Poor Charlie. 
 Good lord, could you imagine if Rip Taylor walked through throwing confetti all over the set? They have no clue. But I never expected the Mean Girls, to not be able to name a disco artist they loved, or a song they sang. When Tina struggled with naming three disco songs, it shocked me, but then Mik couldn't even name any, and I dropped my notepad!!!! Has she never heard of ABBA?!?! But then it got worst when Kandy didn't know the difference between Donna Summer and Diana Ross. And that Lala didn't know much about Sylvester shocked me. I thought this is gonna be a train wreak of a show for sure.

At least this week the mini challenge was a cute idea, but a bit strange, not the theme of it,  but the way only half the queens had to be in drag and the other stood there, commentating the look of the other queen. Still the results were cute. I did like Utica's looks the best, where she demonstrated a world class visual and fashion sense that she undercuts with too much camp and weirdness, but, I worried, and thought she was going to pull a Ginny Lemon and walk off the competition. I don't know what in hell she was doing with that schtick? Maybe looking for Jesus?


Then it was the .....

I though the Disco-mentary was fairly well done and hit on all the most important parts of disco, and why disco was important to us queer folk and worked in references to the major players. But I sadly only got a great sense of disco from a few queens, if you went beyond the colorful lights and outfits.

Elliot, Olivia and Rose and Denali I feel were the best in this part of the performance. Tamisha was technically on point...but too timid, and I don't know what to say about Kandy's pantsuit? Lately, I say one thing about Kandy in drag...she's a rough boy. I can see why she and Tamisha would up in the bottom. but Tina's look while still in her trademark colors, she fucking killed that wig and her dances moves were surprisingly disco! I was glad she did a different style wig finally.

Then the runaway...little black dress! And best believe I had out my opera glasses!

With little black dress, which practically begs for the queens to get as creative as possible... fell short for me again. Ill go there to ground zero and say it. Cards on the table.... the worst for me was Gottmik. Sure, I understand why she did it...but she really should have gotten criticism. This was a pure fashion challenge category, and yet again we saw only skin, skin and more skin. Hunty...this isn't Suzie's Starlight Lounge on route 39 sweetie darling, by the no tell- motel! And in my opinion she could eat a sandwich or two.

Gurl...and right behind her is Tina...I'm not sure which was worst, the dress(sorry Florence if you designed it), was cute but otherwise a meh on Tina, or that wig that looked like it came out of a Party City Halloween bag. Tina is huge, she need huge wigs. 

Was not feeling Elliott's black dress at all, or for that matter, Lala's. Did they go to the Deb Shop and get a group sale rate on the two for one?

 

While Olivia came out and I was yet again, surprised to find it more simple dress, she sold it because of her walk, and that HAIR!!!! I can definitely agree she deserved the win this week.

Rose' got a wave because thank goodness she brought a good disco performance,  but gurrrrl. Enough with the fucking tulle!!! She is showing hellaciously unflattering ensembles with it, and has featured more tulle then all of Scarlett O'Hara's dress in Gone With the Wind!!! But her wigs are snatched!

Denali's Black Spider dress? HATED IT! I wanted to go all Lady Tremaine on her and rip it to  bits, before she went to the ball. I just don't know why but I am not feeling Denali at all. She's like Fox News, she's entertaining, but you don't believe it.

Kandy. I'm getting ready for her to leave. And can she do anything without a group supporting her? She's just like Willam, she needs the other two to back her up. But alas, I will say she does have some intresting takes. She was one of the few to really take this challenge and do something creatively different, but still messy as hell. 


But I thought Symone was the one who really killed the little Black Dress challenge She nailed it!!!!

And poor Utica. Her runway and disco challenge has exposed a potential hurdle. Utica is a very campy queen, who gets the laughs, but she may have to reign in some camp antics, and let the ensembles speak for themselves. I was not a fan of her black dress selection either. I mean this looked like the wicked witch, met Carol Burnett meets a gold tin man?!?!?! 

In the end it was Kandy and Tamisha. While I personally enjoyed Tamisha's performance better, ,no doubt Kandy brought the fire, moves and explored more of the stage to set a mood. Tamisha gave some fire, but by then Kandy was already a steam roller not to be stopped, it's like holding that bitch back from a all you can eat buffet.

My other observations...someone tell Tina Burner to change up her colors. We get it Tina Burner. But I can't take any more Ronald McDonald. I also loved Tamisha's final bomb...she was performing all this time with a ostomy bag strapped to her. Now that is a true queen and legend and she's walking away from the competition head held high and the only one I surmise that truly knows her herstory, and gay pop references. But let's be honest I don't think she is the first queen to perform with a condition like this. Lady Bunny has been preforming since after Abe Lincoln and she's always been full of shit.

I also noted that this is the third queen eliminated from the girls from the Loading dock group. I sadly think were about to see the last of Elliott or Lala, next, followed shortly by Denali, who I suspect will float to the middle. Can you say Jan? and Utica or Kandy if they don't switch it up soon 

And don't get me started with the trio naming themselves "The Mean Girls" and comparing to Rolaskatox. Oh hunty, I do believe Rolaskatox would mop the floor with the mean girls.

And now, how about some disco?  

35 comments:

  1. You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen. Dancing queen, feel the beat of the tambourine. Sorry. I was back in the disco for a minute. Uh-oh, here it comes again: Stayin' alive, stayin' alive. More than a woman. More than a woman to meeee. It's just you jive talkin'. You're telling me lies. I guess I could handle that question, and I'm pretty sure I'd get Bette Davis and Joan Crawford references. I don't watch this show and probably never will but I LOVE the way you write about it. Your commentary has to be funnier and more interesting than anything they could do!

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. As as a straight woman...you know more disco and camp lines than these gueens. Janie Junebug,condragulations.....your the winner of Rupauls Drag Race!!!!!!

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    2. This is a big moment for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all my friends and fans, the little people who made me who I am. Now I shall sashay back to my own blog with my hair piled high and wearing a fabulous gown. I AM THE QUEEN!

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  2. DAMN!!!! You crack me up with the Charles Nelson Reilly gif!!!! And the Lady Bunny crack ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!

    And you scolded for not knowing their culture! Hell, I am not a drag queen and even knew some disco songs for christ sake. I think I wanted Mik to win...but know I'm thinking Symone will take this. Mik is not not a performer, so if it comes down to her, Symone and say Kandy, and the show isn't rigged....no way can Mik out perform, say Symone Kandy or even Rose. But your right, Mik didn't bring it. Shocking and statement...yes...the challenge detail? Helllllll no.

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    1. I agree. I really didn't know about Miks performing skill. But your right...if she is in top three and one must bring all apects...how in hell does she compete with say Kandy or Symone then? She is fierce...but I wouldn't spent money on a ticket to see her perform. I don't think she's there yet personally. But she got the packing down!!!!

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  3. BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA! Mistress, you are definitely an insult comic! "not feeling Denali at all. She's like Fox News, she's entertaining, but you don't believe it." OMG!!!! True though. She is a good queen, but I don't know she's showing me anything I aint seen down at the club in a drag show.

    Olivia was amazing. I felt like she was really having fun and embracing the spirit of DISCO. Everybody else was just in a "disco-themed" competition. I'm very glad she won because I think she brought the joy.

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  4. RuPaul is slipping girl. The episode felt disjointed to me. Since the first half was disco-themed, I felt the runway should have been disco diva (Yes, I know it's been done.) and that the lip sync tune should have been a disco hit. The whole was a mess to me.

    And I can't stand Mik or Kandy. Kandy is just a hot mess, and while Mik is creative, I get far more editorial then performing queen.And something bugs me about her personality. But are any of these queens really brining anything this season, we haven't seen yet??????

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    1. YASSSSS! I too am confused why the runway and lip synch weren't disco themed. It made no sense...unless Ru thought they'd fuck that up too. In that case....Tamisha for sure would have won because Kandy can't ditch the banshee schtick which wouldn't work for a disco ditty.

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  5. I'm still smarting from Kandy ...only knowing one thing about Donna Summer, that she's dead. Was rather embarrassing watch the Mean Girls, not knowing much about disco.

    Serve it hot Mistress! Your claws are sharp this week.

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  6. Im not a professional, but I smell a rat. The judging this week was suspicious. I would have had Denali, Rose and Olivia in the top, with Tina, Mik and Utica in the bottom if you take into account that they were judging a) the dancing, b) the 'embodiment of disco's sensibilities', and c) the performance looks and runway. Those three didn't do any of it.

    Now, can I get you a bowl of milk honey? You earned it.

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    1. Yes...milk please...and a scratching post bitch!

      I agree with that astute observation. They should have been in the top. With Denali and rose being dancing queens and did the best....yet safe?????

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  7. This show was the first meh, for me

    Many of the queens who come to the show in general, with the historical references, and brag they can bring personalities and impersonation of famous people always fail to bring any really well known and famous personality to The Snatch Game, with exception to a few. They always choose people no one knows. THIS group is gonna be in HUGE trouble I have a feeling.

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    1. This Snatch Game will probably be a disaster. I also think they should be made to do really famous people or performers...not other queens or reality stars.

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    2. Although I hear Mik does a rather mean Paris Hilton when she out and about.

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  8. It's a hell of a party, baby! 🔥👌🏻

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  9. Oh, you know how I love your shade. But your T, honey... delicious!
    I agree with you. How come these queens do not know their references? I think Tamisha Iman was onto something when they called them 'microwave queens': they create a persona online and then what?
    I loved Olivia Lux's arch this week. From three hundred pounds to that runway? Work.
    I loved Symone's look and dress. Referential and creative (it was braiding hair! Back To My Roots?)
    I get Mik's point of view but I agree with you: how about performance? It's kind of the other side of the coin to Tina's overbranding.
    And I want Rosé out of drag. When she's in drag, I get tulle overdoses.
    Tamisha keeping the ostomy bag out of the confessionals was genius and a testament to her professionalism. Can you imagine what Kandy would have done if SHE would have had the bag? We would have known the second she walked in the workroom. That is the difference between Kandy and a good drag queen.
    And did you just come for Lady Bunny? Guuurrrrlll....

    XOXO

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    1. Honey...Kandy is a is ostomy bag. Full of shit and hot air.

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  10. I loved Lily Savage with her huge hair and great bitchy comments - which dates me more than somewhat. I love Donna Summer's Loves Unkind, adored Abba, the Emeralds, Smokey Robinson, Martha and the Vandellas and as for River Deep, Mountain High, if I could still dance I'd be skipping about right now.

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    1. Ok..... Two straight women with more disco knowledge and now one who knows who Lily Savage is. It's a tie with Janie Junebug!!!!!! We may need a lip synch!!!!!

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  11. I have been over Kandy since week one. i don't mind a loudmouthed over-confident queen, but then you have to bring it, and she always seems to have left it backstage in the bag with her Big Mac and Fries.

    I, too, thought a lot of those little black dresses were OTR and FUG.

    And I love a queen who, when they get the challenge, says this is theirs to win, because you just know they aren't. Amirite EllioTT, Denali and Rosé?

    I love me some Utica but we need something other than wacky in the challenge. Had the challenge been Carol Burnett disco she nailed it. But, her look was fabulous, though when you have to explain it, it loses some of its fierceness.

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    1. When Kandy ended up in the bottom...she all of a sudden couldn't shut her face quick enough...either of them.

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  12. OK, wait. What?? Shame and shame and shame again. How could you be in ANY portion of show biz, and particularly Drag, and NOT know Davis and Crawford references? And, I'm sorry, if you don't know Charles or Rip??? Then, not know the diff between Summer and Ross???? Leave. Right now. And turn in your gay card on your way out.

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    1. Bwahahahahahahahaha...even Pat is appaulled!

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  13. Ohhhhh girl.

    I'm pleading the fifth on this episode.

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  14. I get that a lot of the references are probably old as dirt and dry as the Sahara to the youngsters, but come ON. If you go up in front of Ru, you better do some damn preparation for the experience, you'd think! Better know herstory, or else you're just a one-dimensional money grubbing 'ho with no substance and nothing to say, and no right to an opinion either. Nope, no mercy from me, children. (So bummed about Milk, who I feel is a true original.)

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    1. Mik is fabulous....but I need more than skin....who do I look like? Armie Hammer?

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  15. The Charles Nelson Reilly stole the post. Your good.

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  16. Girrrrrl you had the claws out for this critique! Missed it myself since I haven't felt this lineup at all this Season. I Loved Charles Nelson Reilly, his Neckties and Hats, his mannerisms, pure Pop Culture. Alas, some of the Old ones, nobody 'new' remembers...

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  17. Oh, dear. Disco. My fave. Charles Nelson Reilly (a fabulous director) also a fave. I always dreamed that one day there would be a show where Charles, Tony Randall, and Paul Lynde would be forced to live together under the same roof and that Fanny Flagg and Brett Somers would float in and out of their lives as their next door neighbor and Hollywood agent. Nancy Walker would play a competing Hollywood agent always cooking up schemes to get our boys to come over to 'her side of things'. Fannie would bring the boys cookies and fix them up with her single friends. There would be a special make-over show when Fannie goes to her high school reunion with Charles posing as her fiancee'. Oh, my... such dreams. Well. I still love me some Utica. She looks like Kathy Griffin in that photo. Kizzes.

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    1. Boy.... you sure do wet a gals appetite with an entertaining show.

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  18. Maybe all the best queens in the US have gone through the Drag Race grinder & all that's left are not so fabulous?

    BUT . . . My BIG beef with this episode was WHY THE FUCK WASN'T THE LYP-SYNC FOR YOUR LIFE NUMBER A REAL DISCO HIT??? Made zero sense to me. Of course, I am 92 years old.

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    1. I agree Norma....that's what someone up in the comments said too. The whole show including the runway should have been disco themed....it would have been fabulous.

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  19. Honestly, I think the drag world way overuses the word "iconic" way too much, but Tamisha deserves the title.

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  20. Kandy was being so cocky last episode, saying she knows who her competition is and isn’t, this episode I think she was knocked down a few pegs.

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  21. every time I read 'spilled tea' I want to startle.

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