'I Don't Know What More I Can Give'

The final four on RuPaul's Drag Race

Charo = Latinidad REALNESS!
Charo = Latinidad REALNESS!

Another episode another round of critiques from the Queen of Sheen Claudette Murphree, Jenny Schecter-killer Felice Triragoff, and li'l ol' ultra-fey-in-every-way me.

Thoughts after the jump!

Felice: Thank god Absolut was the sponsor of this episode; I needed at least eight of those fruity cocktails to soldier through Shannel’s repeated outrage, “What more can I give?!?” Oh Shannel, it totally sucks when you throw yourself a pity party and all the judges come… and then RuPaul cans your ass. Admittedly, I was pretty pouty watching this episode (Long Live Ongina!), but I have to say, Nina Flowers quickly became my new favorite queen and my pick to win. this. shit. First, she picked mangoes as her fruit (awesome), she answered Ru’s question with elegance and poise (amazing) and she didn’t hesitate to throw Glasscock under the bus (ahahahahahahaha). That’s right Rebecca, you may have made it to the last lap, but you aren’t going to cross that finish line. Camaroooooooooooooooooooon will cut you with her dagger eyes.

P.S.: Bebe, stop looking disgusted every time you’re given a challenge.

Claudette: House of Claudette, Dragaganza! Let’s just say I loved the Vogue-off, but why was there not ‘stuntin (falling backwards to the ground) or crazy double-jointed acrobatics? Aren’t these girls on the forefront of what’s happening in the community? Please watch these videos and tell me that we shouldn’t have seen the next Supermodel falling back to the ground or showing off their gymnastic talents.

This was obviously one of the best episodes yet not only because of the three costume changes, but come on, Charo and Absolut vodka posters that look like huge vaginas!

I love that Shannel bluffed, playing her hand that she didn’t want to be there, only to get served what she ordered! Buh-Bye! I am not crying, but I am disturbed that Ru seems enchanted with Rebecca. Has anyone else noticed how Ru coos and clucks every time Ms. Glasscock takes hits the runway? I mean seriously, I know some folks find Rebecca attractive, but only off the runway… right?

Nina all the way (still, since week one people!), but Bebe ok, as long as Rebecca does not win!

Andy: María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Moquiere de les Esperades Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Najosa Rasten aka Charo Queen of “Cuchi Cuchi” will turn 58 in a couple days. Happy Birthday, Charo! Good riddance, Shannel. FOR REALZ!

Is it bad I'm more interested in Charo than any of the queens on drag race? hmmmmmmm.

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Television, Charo, Drag Race, RuPaul, Absolut, Ongina, Shannel, Bebe, Nina Flowers

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