The musical (or “rusical,” as Drag Race places it) is a basic problem.
Dancing, singing, performing, the queens need to show they seem to be a triple risk on the primary stage. And with a social media-themed rusical on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Episode 8, the queens felt the strain greater than ever to shine and outline their characters.
Specifically, sure queens felt the strain greater than ever for what it meant to get a starring function. (Taking a look at you, Denali!)
Denali’s journey by “Social Media The Unverified Rusical” is the traditional case of the inside saboteur.
Her greatest enemy was herself as a result of she stored doubting her drag skill and placing an excessive amount of inventory into getting ignored by the judges. Denali is a fierce queen and might serve it when prepared!
I agree she ought to’ve been on the high throughout RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Episode 7. And her edit this spherical began like she was poised to be ignored but once more. (That is a boiling pot of true tea, honey.)
Olivia Lux: How do the opposite ladies really feel simply being protected this week?
Rosé: I’m a little bit up and down tonight. Like, I’m nonetheless a little bit confused, however I’m very happy with what I did.
Denali: I’m mad!
Dropping her audition to Rosé may’ve been the nail in her coffin had she not discovered the boldness in herself. And, a pep speak from Anne Hathaway did not damage both!
Denali served it throughout the rusical and shined in her function because the Russian bot. Matching this kind of confidence and star high quality may propel her far into the competitors.
The identical goes for Gottmik and her efficiency throughout the Maxi Problem.
Gottmik, because the second Russian bot, did an incredible job! She introduced punk vitality with a mixture of “Boris & Natasha” vibe to the primary stage. She matched Denali’s steps, and much more importantly, she had a blast.
Each time a queen can shake off the uncertainty and have enjoyable, it often spells success within the spherical.
The sooner rehearsal with Jamal Simms did not present a lot confidence in her viewers’ odds, however her “fakeout edit” pleasantly stunned us. Gottmik (and even Denali) may’ve received had Rosé not killed it throughout.
Talking of Rosé, she ate this round-up prefer it was nobody’s enterprise! It is nice at any time when a queen wins a problem that focuses on their ardour.
Jan misplaced the Madonna rusical throughout RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 Episode 7, however Rosé’s win right here seems like a justified redemption for that travesty.
Rosé introduced a fantastic mixture of comedy and sexiness to her function as Cunning. She matched the steps beat-for-beat, she performed effectively off of Olivia Lux, and he or she gave the enjoyable, cheeky moments that RuPaul likes to giggle about.
Plus, her runway inspiration as The Masks made me smile as a result of it was a trendy pop-culture nod that regarded nice on the runway. (We’ll get into the runway outfits in a bit.)
The social media-themed rusical as a complete was a enjoyable and campy present. Although, in comparison with previous rusicals, it falls someplace within the high-middle.
The rusical had loads of musical parodies and references, like from Chicago and “Do not Rain On My Parade” from Humorous Lady. For those who’re a theater buff (or informal fan), you’d have moments to smile over the intelligent nods.
I NEED a Russian bob second!
Gottmik
Greater than half of the queens left their marks of their roles. Along with Denali, Gottmik, and Rosé talked about above, Olivia Lux, Utica, Elliott with 2 Ts, and Tina Burner all did a great job.
Olivia carried out strongly in her lead function together with her singing, dancing, and performing. Shockingly, she did not find yourself within the high once more; Olivia could have been the fourth-highest spot for the reason that High three have been REALLY sturdy.
Utica and Elliott each had first rate performances. Neither stole the present, however they weren’t dangerous. They fell squarely within the center resulting from their protected performances.
Tina Burner ending up within the backside three could be a case of splitting hairs.
Was she horrible? No, she served a great efficiency and hit her vocals/dance strikes. Did she make some questionable decisions that labored towards her? Completely!
The judges zoned in on her for not ending that lip-sync earlier than her demise scene. The choice appeared like an inventive selection, however the transfer felt misplaced with every thing happening round her. She may’ve performed one thing else to land the laughs as a substitute of not lip-syncing.
It isn’t a world-ending second like how the judges made it appear, but when Symone and Kandy Muse hadn’t bombed throughout the rusical, Tina would’ve landed on the backside.
One dangerous choice can generally wreck every thing.
The “Yellow, Attractive!” runway was enjoyable, upbeat, and playful. Possibly it was the colour that introduced up everybody’s spirits?
The runway had an fascinating mixture of campy ensembles and stylish robes. Tina Burner, Symone, Kandy Muse, Elliott with 2 Ts, Rosé, and Gottmik have been the spherical’s favourite appears to be like.
Each Tina and Elliott dressed as modern taxi cabs, and whereas Elliott’s outfit was arguably higher within the pair, each appears to be like have been fitted and classy. Symone matched her constant development of carrying deconstructed appears to be like and popping out on stage serving flawless pores and skin. And Gottmik stored her development going of artistic concepts which are fitted to her physique.
Kandy Muse and Rosé each introduced popular culture references that labored for the theme.
Beyoncé’s Lemonade and her yellow outfit are iconic! Jim Carrey’s The Masks is iconic! Each queens hit the mark with their inspirations.
Although, Kandy Muse and Symone ending up on the backside two was the fitting name. Their runways could not make up for the horrible performances they gave throughout the Maxi Problem.
Did anybody else see the cringe appears to be like coming from the judging panel?
Symone could not serve fierceness throughout her singing and dance numbers, and Kandy was too messy in her outfit/wig. Neither introduced the polish or hearth that was wanted to make it far on this problem.
Gottmik: She’s so cute.
Symone: Not a imply bone in her f****** physique.
Utica Queen: Oh, you need a imply bone? I can’t consider she received with that hairline. [Points to Olivia Lux]
[Everyone laughs]
Utica Queen: [In confessional] Come on, edges lady!
Kandy has had an ongoing drawback with being a sophisticated queen, so her outcomes weren’t too shocking. However Symone?! Her tumble this spherical was a pointy downward fall.
She ought to hope there aren’t every other singing or dancing challenges quickly.
The lip-sync of “BO$$” by Fifth Concord being a double save wasn’t shocking.
Firstly, each Kandy Muse and Symone ended up on the backside; it is no secret each queens are favorites of RuPaul. The most important key was how laborious they served it throughout the lip-sync and the response from the opposite queens.
Each Symone and Kandy introduced it on the primary stage!
[In confessional] I 100% selected Denali to f*** with Rosé’s mind.
[Evil laugh]Tina Burner
The music was made for an epic lip-sync, and the pair simply flowed into the rhythm of the monitor. As soon as the judges have been laughing on the comedic moments, the end result was set in stone.
Although, RuPaul had me fooled with the elimination and shock save of Kandy Muse. Generally Drag Race is aware of how you can pull the wool over our eyes. It isn’t an enormous twist, however the conviction for the reveal till the ultimate moments hit its mark.
I tip my hat to you, Drag Race!
Final Ideas From The Werk Room:
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May you think about if RuPaul’s Drag Race UK decide Graham Norton got here to visitor decide? Tina Burner’s and the queens’ heads can be spinning.
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Denali and Rosé battling it out for the function felt like two BFFs preventing over a boy. It is a lot drama, but it surely’s unhappy to see.
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Kandy post-filming might be in a greater spot than the opposite queens. She is aware of how you can cope with trolls and impolite followers on-line from the Drag Race group.
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Utica has an actual shot at successful Miss Congeniality.
- Tina Burner retains referencing that Olivia Lux is secretly shady. Is that this a foreshadowing for a villain edit afterward?
Now, over to you, Drag Race followers!
What did you consider “Social Media The Unverified Rusical”?
Are you pleased with the double save? Which queen shined brightest throughout the musical? Who do you suppose is the subsequent queen to get the lower?
Share your ideas within the feedback under!
Justin Carreiro is a workers author for TV Fanatic. Comply with him on Twitter.