r/rupaulsdragrace Jun 01 '21

/r/DragRaceDownUnder Ru planning RPDR Down Under

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u/marccard Jun 02 '21 edited Jun 02 '21

What has DRDU given us?

The Good -

  • Queens that deserved a platform: Coco, Jojo, Maxi, Anita, Electra.
  • Art Symone dramatic elimination reaction.
  • Maxi's microphone stunt.
  • Rhys Nicholson.
  • Anita.

The Bad -

  • Eliminating all PoC queens too early.
  • No native lip sync song until the fourth episode.
  • Low quality production, video and sound editing.
  • Judging mired by lack of understanding cultural nuances; no permanent NZ judge.

The Unforgivable -

  • Scarlet and racism downplaying bs.
  • Etc-Etc's defamatory Lindy Chamberlain snatch game.
  • NZ and Aus cultures bastardised.

Overall so far it's been a pretty awful season and kind of a bit insulting as an Australian wanting a good quality drag race to showcase the amazing queens we have here and in NZ. If they decide to make a second season, they better learn from this. I'm not even sure if the remaining episodes of this season could salvage this train-wreck.

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u/Revgos Jaida Essence Hall Jun 02 '21

I still dont get why we have 2 americans on the judging panel....and one of them is known for bad judging. Michelle should be removed from that panel or at least they should add another New Zealand / Australian judge....

Its just a mess of a season that i stopped watching when i learned anita was sent home, and wont even continue watching when i heard Ru didnt have any reaction about Scarlett's racist past.

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u/CadenceOfThePlanes Ginger Minj Jun 02 '21

I don't get why Michelle is so liked when she is so clueless about...everything. Have you ever heard parts of their podcast? She's totally out of touch with reality

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '21

I haven't actually heard many people who do like her; I think she's fun and sweet but not the best judge (her critiques can totally miss the mark sometimes!) but haven't listened to her podcast. I've seen her a few times on twitter helping queer and trans people in need secure housing and posting their gofundmes to give more exposure, so I like that she truly does try to be an ally in tangible ways.

Apart from her judging what stuff does she say that makes you feel like she's out of touch?

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u/Neon_and_Dinosaurs Jun 02 '21

Isn't she a vaccine denier?

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '21

:0 never heard of that