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AnotherSoulessGinger t1_j1ori93 wrote

The RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. It started as a sort of send up to the reality shows of the early 2000s (Top Model especially) and has morphed into a cultural juggernaut. The talent is astounding.

Season 1 can be rough - it was VERY low budget and looks like it was filmed in Ru’s garage. Season 3 was when it bloomed, season 5 is considered top tier and season 7 is a personal fave since it’s the first I watched as it aired and it stars my two favorite queens. A new season (16) starts in just a few weeks on Jan 6th on MTV. You don’t need to see them all to “get it”, but you will likely miss some in-jokes or callbacks.

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3InaRow t1_j1otn28 wrote

RuPaul's Drag race saved my sanity when COVID started. I watched all the seasons. If someone is starting new, I suggest starting with season 12. Enjoy the fabulous artistry and talent of these amazing people. Then watch season 11. Then watch them in any order after you understand the rhythm of the show.

I love this show so much that I get excited when RuPaul has a new song. New people - you'll get this. The songs are so bad, but they're so good and joyful too.

This show is also so cultural in my brain. Opening me up to something I know very little about. I often forget it's a reality show and never think to mention it when people talk about reality. It just means so much to me. (My SIL and I went to Dela and Jinkx's Holiday Show last week!)

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