Oh my goodness and holy ornamentation with a big dollop of outrageous shenanigans and drag mishaps 101. I think I screamed and whooped several times while watching this and my boyfriend looked at me like I was riding the Anne Heche/Margot Kidder looney train, which maybe I am. Every once in a while when I get really dressed up, I feel like I'm impersonating a female and I indentify more with the crazy in people than I do the so-called sane. That is why this show is tailor made for me. It's starting to get really funny, more unintentional than scripted, which is why we watch this stuff in the first place, right? Strap yourself in, Gasmii, this is one hell of a ride.
We start off with everyone gathered in the workroom with some of the girls lamenting the loss of Tammie and how her quirky presence will be missed. That's news to me because we didn't see anybody treating her with much more than disdain and mockery. Bebe compliments Akashia's performance in the lip synch-off last week, but Jade is still pissed because she didn't do half the work in the Girl Group challenge that Tammie did. I see her point but it was obvious that our Bette Davis eyed gal was sick of it all and wanted to go home. She would have rocked a movie star challenge like nobody else but that's water under the glitter bridge now.
It's SheMail time and Ru mentions Shaniqua, the first drag queen in the garden of Eden, coveting Eve's pumps and volia, the first drag inspiration was born. Great women in history have inspired great drag queens and you have to be open to draw from people you might least expect would inspire you. The girls get excited, beleiving that this will be an impersonation challenge but first they have to answer a few questions that will clue them into who it might be. The Pit Crew hands out clipboards for the girls to write their answers on. She cautions them to guard their boards so the shady queen next to them can't copy what they write down.
Don't worry, Bebe. She doesn't pay any attention to anyone other than herself.
The answers end up being, Chicago, Gale (did you guys know that was Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz's last name? I've watched that movie a hundred times and didn't remember that tid bit.), and Harpo. Ru asks everybody what these words have in common and the Pit Crew reveals a picture of Oprah.
Can I get the job as Pit Crew oil changer next season? (call me, Ru!)
We have varied responses from the girls. Shannel remarks that she thinks that the big O should be president (please, more people watch her show in any given week than the amount that voted in the last election. To them, she already is more powerful than the President) and that O and Cher are Gods to her. Before Ru leaves, he tells them that they can use outfits provided by my future ex-husbands or their own clothing to channel their own inner Oprah. Then he reminds them not to muck it up because they only have three hours to get ready. I feel bad for Nina because she isn't familiar with Oprah, having grown up in a household with meager means, but isn't the Oprah Show broadcast everywhere? Uh, all 50 states plus Puerto Rico? If his family only got Telemundo on their TVs, that's sad, but have you seen those shows? No wonder he's a drag queen. The men on their soap operas wear more makeup than Christina Aguilera at a Halloween party, and are prettier too.
It's time to find out why Shannel worships Oprah so. It turns out that our showgirl used to weigh 217 pounds and O was her inspiration to lose a lot of weight. Funny thing happened, though. She gained it all back in her fat head.
Not that I don't admire her efforts to lose 60 pounds, that takes tons of willpower and strength of character, but did she miss every other show? She really could have used Oprah's advice on a couple of other topics.
Like humilty, modesty, the pros and cons of assless pants, and shutting your mouth once a year.
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Comments (13)
I am glad to see that bitch gone. She wasn't entertaining. She was just painful to watch.
I adore Ongina! I am pretty sure she won't win, but she is Teh Awesome. To be honest, I've warmed to everyone who is left except for Bebe. I don't know why. It might be because she is a bit cold and standoffish even though she is clearly talented. I even like Shannel even though she is a bitch. In this last episode, I saw cracks beginning to form and I think we will see a change in her. I'd pick her as the one to beat at this point.
1 of 13 | Posted by Snootchy Bootches | Posted on February 19, 2009 4:07 PM
I agree, Snootchy. I think Shannel, will tone it down a bit. But honestly, she's fabulous & confident IMO.
Oh, and Shannel did well in the broadcaster challenge, and while she was annoying in the interview, Oprah herself occassionally runs off with the questions. So she wasn't that off the mark.
Nina should be one of the finalists, as well. Her ability to change her style is amazing.
I don't like Ongina without a wig. Those stupid little hats are getting annoying. But her "Connie Chung" moment was the best of all!
Akashia, where the hell did you go to school? E.117th & Superior? Harvard & E.90th? Geez, my son went to Lincoln West & School of the Arts and speaks fluent Japanese! Not that Cleveland schools compare to Westlake or Orange, right Twunty?
2 of 13 | Posted by hutchlover | Posted on February 19, 2009 4:28 PM
I hope you are right, Snootchy. It would be good to see Shannel exhibit a little more humility while keeping her showgirl looks. I can't wait to see what other outfits she has up her sleeve.
Hutchlover, do you live in my area? I'm in Cleveland Hgts but I went to school in Akron. The state of the schools up here is abysmal. There is never enough money in this town. It sucks.
And one more thing. I meant to look up the name of the rag haired dog I compared Bebe's wig to, and it's a Puli.
Thanks for your comments and I hope you aren't freezing your ass off like I am. Geez, I'm soooo ready for spring.
Kisses, everybody
3 of 13 | Posted by twunty mcslore | Posted on February 20, 2009 6:44 AM
Guess this show is in some kind of limbo on VH1, last week it was at 10 on Tues, but this week I can't find it . . . I did see epi with a friend, and soooo satisfying to see The Queen of the Damned bite it--so clueless, and yes, I'm sure she's insecure blah blah, but obviously she's bit it if she's lost your endorsement, Twunt!!
That Princess Leia outfit, with the huge rack, was something else, and the weight loss thing explains the jiggle in that bare bottom--just don't Shannel, just don't . . .
Ongina is a nice girl, me likey her attitude and lightness in this. Seeing Nina struggle made me like her more, Reb and Jade are both beautiful, but I don't think this show can mentor them enough to shine like Ru.
Did anyone notice that RuGunn uses all 3 button's on "his" suit . . . a huge fashion faux pas (that's fuckin' stupid if you ask me--who's idea was it, and why, why, why do we all just follow along!) I can only hope she's bucking the trend and saying, "you know, my suit looks better with all the buttons done, I'm doin' it!"
Thanks Twunty! It's nice to enjoy this through your relishing eyes!
4 of 13 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on February 20, 2009 9:13 AM
Speaking of "Queen of the Damned," in that last screencap Shannel (the man) looks like he's wearing something that Stewart Townsend wore in the QotD movie.
Team Nina!
5 of 13 | Posted by rubinia | Posted on February 20, 2009 11:44 AM
I never read what anybody wrote after me -- the two previous times I posted on this show -- until today.
Jo-Mo and Twunty Mcslore thank you for understanding what America is all about.
I'll go to the mat for either one of you whenever you need it or whenever you want me to.
(oh, and Itchy, I just like you. I always enjoy reading your comments.)
Okay, that's it. No more comments from me on this show.
6 of 13 | Posted by Mr Dangerous | Posted on February 20, 2009 12:45 PM
juddfan- you can watch the show online, if that helps. I would post a link but I can't do that in the comments section. I can, however email you. Let me know.
rubinia-you are so right, Ha! I did not catch that, and thanks for the kudos, we must think alike!
Mr. Dangerous, we are all a pretty decent bunch here and I'm glad you recognize that. I think that most of us agree that we would go to the mat for each other (the matresses? lol) but let's hope it doesn't come to that! Comment all you want, healthy dialogue is a good thing. I love it.
7 of 13 | Posted by twunty mcslore | Posted on February 20, 2009 1:00 PM
Twunty, I'm a 4th generation graduate of Westlake (though it was Dover before 1954), and my daughter went to the U of Akron.
We just moved 6 mos ago to Chicago (blech!), but we still have our house in Cleveland.
8 of 13 | Posted by hutchlover | Posted on February 20, 2009 2:25 PM
Oh, hutch, I'm afraid that Chicago comment is going to cost you! :p
9 of 13 | Posted by pixielated | Posted on February 21, 2009 11:46 AM
Hey, Hutchlover. Why don't you like Chicago? I have some great friends there but I do wish they were closer. Are you moving back? Is that why you kept the house, or is it the real estate market? There are a few foreclosures in my neck of the woods and nothing is selling right now. I feel so badly for some of the people out here. An in-law's neighbor left in the middle of the night to get away from all the bill collectors, leaving the property an unbeleivable wreck! On the lake! You can just imagine the rats, ugh.
Sorry if I'm coming off as a total downer. I'll stop now. Geez. Is it too early for a cocktail? j/k
10 of 13 | Posted by twunty mcslore | Posted on February 23, 2009 7:37 AM
it's "CHAKA-TINA-DIANA" not "SHAKA". get it right! Nice recap though....
11 of 13 | Posted by cholulo1 | Posted on February 23, 2009 1:00 PM
You are right, it's Chaka, as in Chaka Khan, my bad!
12 of 13 | Posted by twunty mcslore | Posted on February 23, 2009 1:05 PM
I hate Chicago, because I can't find a job and IL won't pay me unemployment.
I had a temp job for 3 mos, but it didn't go permanent.
I've been an AA and Office Manager for 23 years and NO ONE will give me a chance apparently.
13 of 13 | Posted by hutchlover | Posted on February 23, 2009 3:11 PM