RuPauls Drag Race All Stars
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Are my standards lowered?
This week, they managed to get some drama that the show had never shown before.
But her coming in to remind the girls why theyre in the competition and lift their spirits is different.
There was no one-on-one counseling; this was a group session.
Its particularly interesting to see this on anAll Starsseason, where the girls are supposed to be hungry professionals.
That hasnt really been the case this season.
Is that what I was hoping for heading into anAll Starsseason?
But, given what we have, Im not opposed to the situation.
Its interesting, at least.
It feels like a thematic progression.
I let out a deep, depressed groan when Ru entered and announced an improv challenge.
Improv is very hard.
Drag queens are not necessarily good at it.
The improv challenges tend to put the queens in an uncompelling middle ground.
This week is no exception.
Thats not particularly entertaining one way or the other.
But before that, we must address the drama of doling out the roles.
It would be better if she just said she didnt feel comfortable with the DA.
When Alexis starts crying, my reaction was basically LOL.
They should get monotonous, but for some reason, Ive yet to tire of Alexiss attention-grabbing crying.
I think what keeps it interesting is the queens universally uncaring response.
If we had to see a group of queens rallying around her every week, that would become grating.
But a queen crying to a blank wall?
Anyway, Kahanna and Alexiss respective breakdowns lead to the Ru intervention, which is pretty compelling stuff.
The best in the game, in fact.
We then get to the challenge, which I think is mostly okay, given the precedent.
For me, Jimbo is the funniest.
Her voice is hilarious and her schtank finger made me laugh too.
Its not their fault.
Jessica is pretty good.
Kandy is … Kandy.
She should have known that she cant just be Kandy in a challenge like this.
I guess Kahanna and Alexis are the worst; they certainly have the least energy.
The runway is Miss _______.
It could be any basic gown under there.
Its funny and a fully realized persona.
Still, if the look needs to be explained that much, the concept wasnt clear.
She looks great, but I dont think thats enough.
Jimbo is Miss Titsmagee, and heres when Im getting a little bored.
We know Jimbo likes giant boobs.
This dress has nothing else to it.
When youve been boob-based this long, youll need to bring more.
Ultimately Lala wins the challenge, which seems fair.
Alexis and Kahanna are in the bottom.
The lip sync assassin is Jorgeous, which is great because I love how Jorgeous lip syncs.
Jorgeous gives it her best, and its a good performance, but Lala eats her right up.
Two good lip syncs in a row!
Were on a roll now!
Lala ultimately chooses to send Kahanna home, which feels a bit like a mercy killing.
But Kahanna can go home proud of this episode she grew a lot.
And also onUntucked…
Not much to speak of here.
Are they going to bring a girl back this season?
But given the episode count, that would mean wed probably have a top three?
Alexis Michelle Watch:Shes a mess, we know it, she knows it.
My favorite moment was her sharp, sharp inhale upon Kahanna being eliminated.
God, this queen knows how to make a sound.
In that case, Im betting on Jessica, Kandy, and Jimbo.
Lala had a great week, but I dont think its going to be quite enough.
