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Ru Paul’s Drag Race

Who I want to win: Jujubee

She’s smart. She’s funny. She’s beautiful. She has emotional depth and a real connection with her audience. She is FIERCE.

But she keeps fucking up in the challenges. And I agree with Chloris Leachman: her lip syncing is way too extra. So.

Who I think’s going to win: Raven

I don’t think she’s nearly as likeable as Jujubee, but she’s the total package. Too bad she’s also a total bitch. (Though, she seems to have learned to check her claws after lip syncing for her life a few times. And I think her love for her “drag mother” was sincere. Show me more of that and I may join Team Raven.)

Why The Rest Won’t Win:

Tyra Sanchez is stunning but has NO PERSONALITY. Or, none that she has shown so far. There have been glimmers, and if she can bring that forward in these last few weeks she may be the dark horse.

Tatianna is all looks, all talk, and so little substance. I really wanted to like her and root for her as an underdog, but her attitude has gotten on my nerves more and more each week.  With a little more polish and maturity though, she’s a contender.

Write What You Know: Limiting or Authentic? 

What are the effects of white and/or male writers or film makers telling the stories of POC’s and/or women?  Can it be done in a respectful and beneficial way, or is it always a fail, no matter what the intentions?

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