r/rupaulsdragrace • u/AutoModerator • Jan 11 '25
Season 17 S17E02 - “Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2” [Live/Reaction Post]
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u/gleemeansglee Jan 13 '25
Is it just me or are the girls extra cringe this season 😬 having a tough time getting through these talent shows
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u/Knight_Night33 Jan 11 '25
Lexi apparently has 1 foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel at 33, the shade of it all!
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u/Equivalent-Image-840 Jan 11 '25
Lexi was the only queen that actually had a talent, she made this episode, her humor and personality is giving winner energy, I'm obsessed, btw when did being pretty become a personality trait? And Onya(spelling?) is my second favorite, both are my top two and look forward to seeing them in the compete for the crown.
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u/Canalidoit Jan 11 '25
this was kind of a weak start to the season…
onya talent show was so fun tho she should have been in the top 2 with lexi
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u/Wesselgreven Jan 11 '25
Yes. Her runway was not great but much more creative than most queens’ runways and I liked the concept. The song was very catchy and her performance was great. I do not remember what Crystal Envy did at all.
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u/passionicedtee Jan 11 '25
I liked Onya's performance, but I wish she had more props or choreography.
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u/Altruistic_Ad_1435 Jan 11 '25
I have a feeling we’re in for the most boring drag race US season yet.
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u/AJBGeez Jan 15 '25 edited Jan 15 '25
Re: “Grandma”: Calling a 33-year old queen “Grandma” is not just disrespectful, it’s a completely idiotic move for someone who wants a career in drag.
DR first started airing when today’s 30-somethings were in high school or college, so a huge portion of its most die-hard, long-term fans are in their 30s and up. How many drag queens are over 30 who happen to be in a position to give you a career opportunity? Drag race alum and otherwise?
Remember two seasons ago when a 38 year old legend came into the workroom, said she had been doing drag for 20 years, and everyone immediately started giving her flowers as she absolutely juggernauted her way to the crown? That was not only correct, it was smart.