Jeffreys told Time: "Drag is a theatrical form. When most people think of drag, they think of men performing female characters (queens) or women performing male characters (kings) - but drag is broader and more complex than that.ĭrag historian Joe E.
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The show started out as a low-budget affair (see: the first season's lighting) that premiered on Logo (a small, queer cable TV channel) in 2009, before evolving into a VH1 juggernaut with a cash prize of US$100,000.Īnd while this is not RuPaul's best friend race, over the seasons the queens have shared stories - of homophobia, racism, addiction and other traumas - with groundbreaking candour. Snatch Game: A celebrity impersonation game show (and, depending on who you ask, either the best or worst challenge on the show)Ī note: We recommend reading up on the queer and African American history of the slang featured in Drag Race.Shantay you stay: You've won the lip-sync and can stay another week.Sashay away: You have lost the lip-sync and it's time to go.Reading: Making snarky comments about someone.Pit crew: A group of attractive, shirtless men who do Ru's bidding.Death drop: A dance move where you dramatically fall to the floor.Loading YouTube content A concise Drag Race dictionary
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