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WhenWere Herelaunched its fourth season earlier this spring, it was a bit of a rebirth.
Gone were the weekly trips to different cities, themed host costumes, and quick-and-teary featured story lines.
(Do you know how many pairs of tights drag queens wear?
Bras, girdles, corsets … Theres nothing to expose but cotton-and-polyester blend.)
So I do have some views, but they also said they were just missing my voice.
I will never return to the church.
Thats just not for me.
Ill still hold on to my faith, though, because I feel like thats a personal relationship.
It was so refreshing and heartwarming to see these clergymen really sticking their necks out.
It is a high-risk job theyre doing, and taking on that responsibility is really brave.
I had a moment before where I was like, Im not doing this.
I had to put on my big-girl panties.
What about doing the actual drag show in the church?
So if I can take it to the club, why cant I just take it where it belongs?
It felt like a full-circle moment for me to be able to do that and feel comfortable.
Its a form of activism, and you’re gonna wanna know and embrace that.
Why am I here by myself?, that Reba song just made sense.
It really got everyone going, too.
Like when you all read the Facebook comment that said, Three well-placed bullets would solve this whole business.
What was that experience like?
I was never afraid of going into a battleground, and Im not afraid of walking with purpose.
Im from Compton, baby.
Im from the hood.
That dont scare me.
Ive been to prison.
Its going to take a lot more than idle threats to scare me and deter me.
But people are unpredictable, too.
Whos to say they couldnt take the security out first?
But the work and the job and the mission must go forward, and I am going to continue.
Why did you give a shot to engage rather than ignore him?To prove a point.
Im a strong believer in giving a person rope to hang themselves.
The more he talked, it was not so much about us being gay, either.
You realized hes a male chauvinist, a womanizer, an abuser, he has no respect for women.
If you could have it be caveman days, you would.
Youd be dragging your woman by the hair.
These episodes were filmed a while ago.
Have you heard anything more about whats going on now, whether from Randy or from other sources?
Were coming up on Pride month.I have not heard anything as far as progress.
I am curious to check, but no, it doesnt seem like theyve done any follow-up.
I think its still been quiet.
I think in Bartlesville now, the people are more energized than the organization is.
But I need to check in and see whats up.
We dressed for the occasion.
Thats what drag is.
Sexualizing drag, period!
To me, thats what theyre doing.
Thats what the adults are doing.
Kids think we are princesses.
They just think were glittery, sparkly things and beautiful people, and they are excited about it.
Theres nothing sexual about that.
Gender has nothing to do with it.
Its fun, just like watching cartoons.
Lets put it that way.Yes, shes good at her job.
She gets paid for bullshit, though.
What facts do you have to back this up?
Where did any of that happen?
Because its not on the news.
The allegations these people are spreading would cause people to lose their livelihoods.
Were not answering to this nonsense.
We have the facts, we have the receipts, and you are liars.
Your drag child was Randy, but did you get to interact with any of the other participants?
Did anyones story really affect you?We got to meet the other drag children and their support systems.
Theyre an intricate part of the journey.
But thats just not the case everywhere.
Everybody cant get out.
But should people even have to leave?
I mean, I live in Florida.
I love Florida beaches!
I love where I live, so were gonna fight and youre gonna change.
For them, its out of sight, out of mind.
We do exist, and we are here.
Its the shows name for a reason.Thats the whole point!
Were your brothers, your gardener, your kindergarten teacher, your post office worker … were everywhere.
Im not coming over to your job in protest.
Im not trying to make you get fired.
Im not trying to infringe upon your life.
