May 12
AedanCRoberts commented on "Man of Great Personal Integrity" Sentenced to 80 Years in Prison for Genocide.
@lark outside Reagan endorsing and praising a man who was the conductor of genocide within his own country- Reagan is also a man who sold weapons illegally in the Iran/Contra scandal. The guy was a terrible person, and an awful president. The only reason republicans cling to him was because he is the most current Republican President who was successful enough to win a second term who also still doesn't have the stench of his own failure and disgusting policies fresh in people's minds (ala Bush Jr.)
May 7
AedanCRoberts commented on Let the Tuesday Afternoon Jinkx Monsoon Fan Club Once Again Commence!!.
To everyone out there saying that the reunion doesn't show real reactions? I completely agree. HOWEVER!!!!!!!!!
The last clip in this actually DOES show genuine responses from the top 3- more raw and uninhibited than any I've seen on the older seasons (seriously- Alaskas soul crushing tears were completely heartbreaking and made me want to reach through the screen and hug her. The right queen was crowned but I FELT for her seeing as she is also fierce as hell). Honestly, if they cut out 30-45 minutes of filler and then split-screen the top 3 live during the actual airing with the pre-recorded crowning I think it would be the perfect finale (also if they didn't crown the bitch 30 seconds before credits roll and have time to interview them. )
So Ru- if you ever read this:
1. Cut out at LEAST 30 minutes. Unless you can genuinely fill 1.5 hours it's just not worth it. This reunion really felt sluggish.
2. Crown the queen- but instead of just doing the three pre-recorded winnings you also then superimpose a screen within a screen of the top three in a room watching the finale to show their true reactions- and then after the credits roll you immediately interview them live.
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The last clip in this actually DOES show genuine responses from the top 3- more raw and uninhibited than any I've seen on the older seasons (seriously- Alaskas soul crushing tears were completely heartbreaking and made me want to reach through the screen and hug her. The right queen was crowned but I FELT for her seeing as she is also fierce as hell). Honestly, if they cut out 30-45 minutes of filler and then split-screen the top 3 live during the actual airing with the pre-recorded crowning I think it would be the perfect finale (also if they didn't crown the bitch 30 seconds before credits roll and have time to interview them. )
So Ru- if you ever read this:
1. Cut out at LEAST 30 minutes. Unless you can genuinely fill 1.5 hours it's just not worth it. This reunion really felt sluggish.
2. Crown the queen- but instead of just doing the three pre-recorded winnings you also then superimpose a screen within a screen of the top three in a room watching the finale to show their true reactions- and then after the credits roll you immediately interview them live.
Apr 24
AedanCRoberts commented on Something Something Jinkx Monsoon Something Something RuPaul's Drag Race!.
Sorry for the double post. Stupid iPhone.
Apr 24
AedanCRoberts commented on Something Something Jinkx Monsoon Something Something RuPaul's Drag Race!.
While I love Alaska I really don't think Alaska has surpassed Jinkx in worthiness of the crown. I'm taking this view as an overall assessment of both queens' performances over the entire show: while Alaska really stepped it up the last couple episodes she really did kind of flounder for the first two-thirds of the competition and STILL has yet to show the kind of charisma, flexibility, and versatility that Jinkx has displayed. Instead of trying her best with every challenge and stepping outside her comfort zone like Jinkx (who also tirelessly listened to criticism and showed amazing growth because of it) she seemed to try her best to coast along in the middle of the pack or towards the bottom until the end where she actually started listening to critiques and trying harder.
So yeah- I honestly think if we take the overall package into account Jinkx still comes out the clear winner- though Alaska is definitely a fantastic runner-up and, in my opinion, a PERFECT Miss Congeniality. Because more than anything she has been a perfect gentleman this entire competition and has truly managed to step out from Sharon's shadow.
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So yeah- I honestly think if we take the overall package into account Jinkx still comes out the clear winner- though Alaska is definitely a fantastic runner-up and, in my opinion, a PERFECT Miss Congeniality. Because more than anything she has been a perfect gentleman this entire competition and has truly managed to step out from Sharon's shadow.
Apr 24
AedanCRoberts commented on Something Something Jinkx Monsoon Something Something RuPaul's Drag Race!.
While I love Alaska I really don't think Alaska has surpassed Jinkx in worthiness of the crown. I'm taking this view as an overall assessment of both queens' performances over the entire show: while Alaska really stepped it up the last couple episodes she really did kind of flounder for the first two-thirds of the competition and STILL has yet to show the kind of charisma, flexibility, and versatility that Jinkx has displayed. Instead of trying her best with every challenge and stepping outside her comfort zone like Jinkx (who also tirelessly listened to criticism and showed amazing growth because of it) she seemed to try her best to coast along in the middle of the pack or towards the bottom until the end where she actually started listening to critiques and trying harder.
So yeah- I honestly think if we take the overall package into account Jinkx still comes out the clear winner- though Alaska is definitely a fantastic runner-up and, in my opinion, a PERFECT Miss Congeniality. Because more than anything she has been a perfect gentleman this entire competition and has truly managed to step out from Sharon's shadow.
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So yeah- I honestly think if we take the overall package into account Jinkx still comes out the clear winner- though Alaska is definitely a fantastic runner-up and, in my opinion, a PERFECT Miss Congeniality. Because more than anything she has been a perfect gentleman this entire competition and has truly managed to step out from Sharon's shadow.
Apr 16
AedanCRoberts commented on Jinkx Monsoon Ekes Into the Top Three While Crazy-Jealous Men Dressed as Women Try to Throw Her Under the Bus!.
@22 I honestly don't think Roxxxy's makeup is all that great. It's definitely polished but it often has improper or awkward highlighting and it looks Exactly. The. Same. Every. Single. Night. Seriously. My kingdom for some variety. Oh, whats this? Another shawl-to-reveal-bathing-suit/backless-skin-tight-number with big, brown hair and over-highlighted, cat-eyed makeup? Was this six episodes ago or the most recent? I really can't tell anymore.
When they all got there I would definitely agree that Roxxxy was the most polished. But Jinkx's makeup in this episode, at least the makeup she had on for the lipsynch, was flawless and she has grown to, in my opinion, work better than Roxxxy's efforts.
I won't argue that Roxxxy's looks have more polish than Jinkx- but she also has ZERO variety while Jinkx tries different looks all the time. Sure there is an obvious preference for the 70s and earlier to her styling, but she's gone from Dia De Los Muertos to over-the-top Victorian-Inspired-Corest-And-Wig to Flapper Chick to 80's 'Death Becomes Her' to 70's Hippy Chick- with varying degrees of success. If you saw that attempt at breadth from Roxxxy I'm fairly certain you'd see just as many misses. Why? Because that happens when you step outside your comfort zone- and it is a marvelous thing. I'd take Jinkx in any less-than-stellar outfit that is at least attempting to be something interesting over the Ultra-Polished, Ultra-Refined Bathings-suit/cape or tight floor-length, sheer gowns of Roxxxy's one-note style any day.
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When they all got there I would definitely agree that Roxxxy was the most polished. But Jinkx's makeup in this episode, at least the makeup she had on for the lipsynch, was flawless and she has grown to, in my opinion, work better than Roxxxy's efforts.
I won't argue that Roxxxy's looks have more polish than Jinkx- but she also has ZERO variety while Jinkx tries different looks all the time. Sure there is an obvious preference for the 70s and earlier to her styling, but she's gone from Dia De Los Muertos to over-the-top Victorian-Inspired-Corest-And-Wig to Flapper Chick to 80's 'Death Becomes Her' to 70's Hippy Chick- with varying degrees of success. If you saw that attempt at breadth from Roxxxy I'm fairly certain you'd see just as many misses. Why? Because that happens when you step outside your comfort zone- and it is a marvelous thing. I'd take Jinkx in any less-than-stellar outfit that is at least attempting to be something interesting over the Ultra-Polished, Ultra-Refined Bathings-suit/cape or tight floor-length, sheer gowns of Roxxxy's one-note style any day.
Mar 20
AedanCRoberts commented on Snoop Lion Releases New Single, "No Guns Allowed," Featuring Drake and His Daughter Cori B..
I'm sorry- I was incredulous when I first heard of Snoop Dog's recent "conversion" as much because I find reggae an extremely limiting, boring, repetitive genre of music. But damn if he didn't convince me with this song. It was lovely. I'm just shocked how much I enjoyed it. It definitely was rooted in Reggae but didnt adhere strictly to its narrow code and the result is surprisingly good!
Mar 14
AedanCRoberts commented on Jinkx Monsoon's Untucked Confession About His Mother (Adds Later, "It Was a Doozy of an Evening").
@1 I think that was the point of the editing. Who knows if Roxxxy actually likes to be that much of a spot-light stealer - but this is the second time she's deliberately (if the editing is to be believed) interrupted Jinkx in a moment she either deserved or had built up in order to draw attention away or attempt to outshine her. The other time was after the elimination for the Snatch Game episode. They show people beginning to actually, FINALLY, give Jinkx her due for doing such an amazing job and BAM! "DON'T FORGET TAMAR!" Roxxxy obnoxiously interjected and that was the end of Jinkx's moment. Killed by a person who can't seem to stand ever not being the center of attention.
However at least this time, no matter how shrewd or calculating the decision to reveal this whammy of a backstory was (and I do believe that she was waiting until she was at risk of going home before revealing it to save herself) at least it revealed a bit of vulnerability to Roxxxy, or at least an explanation as to why she seems to have an impossible time of it when she isn't the center of attention.
But yeah- the way it was edited would make ANYONE go "aw come on! That's just Anything-You-Can-Do-I-Can-Make-Sadder" tripe! And proceed to feel bad about it because god DAMN does that suck if the story is true.
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However at least this time, no matter how shrewd or calculating the decision to reveal this whammy of a backstory was (and I do believe that she was waiting until she was at risk of going home before revealing it to save herself) at least it revealed a bit of vulnerability to Roxxxy, or at least an explanation as to why she seems to have an impossible time of it when she isn't the center of attention.
But yeah- the way it was edited would make ANYONE go "aw come on! That's just Anything-You-Can-Do-I-Can-Make-Sadder" tripe! And proceed to feel bad about it because god DAMN does that suck if the story is true.
Mar 12
AedanCRoberts commented on Let the Tuesday Evening Jinkx Monsoon Fan Club Commence.
Agreed with @1. Roxxxy started out strong and fairly inoffensive- if a bit boring, forgettable, and full of herself. But as this season has progressed, and Jinkx has started to barrel her way past the competition to become, in my opinion, one of the best, most likeable and talented queens this show has ever had, Roxxxy has gone from fairly boring to outright, jealous, rude, juvenile bitch who has been attacking Jinkx at every opportunity. At this point she's reaching Coco levels of delusional. It was really telling and extremely appropriate to see the two eventually pair off together in the Untucked to have a Jealous-Of-Jinkx-Mean-Spirited-Bitch-Fest-of-Patheticness.
I was so ready for her to leave this episode too. And then she goes and does what she has been accusing Jinkx (wrongly, of course) of doing: shrewdly using a tragic part of his past as an ace-in-the-hole sob-story to avoid elimination. And the sad part? It worked.
My current top three: Alaska, Detox, and Jinkx with Jinkx taking the crown. However I have a hunch that they will be keeping Roxxxy around for his bitchiness so it may end up as Jinkx, Alaska and Roxxxy. Regardless my biggest desire is to see Roxxxy and Coco leave (because they are both terrible people. Maybe not Phi Phi levels of sociopath, but they are both terrible people nevertheless and just. . . Limited.) I also want to see Ivy leave because- who is that again?
So yeah- I really hope to see those three go bye bye. And I'm completely team Jinkx at this point. I can't find a single thing I don't love about her.
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I was so ready for her to leave this episode too. And then she goes and does what she has been accusing Jinkx (wrongly, of course) of doing: shrewdly using a tragic part of his past as an ace-in-the-hole sob-story to avoid elimination. And the sad part? It worked.
My current top three: Alaska, Detox, and Jinkx with Jinkx taking the crown. However I have a hunch that they will be keeping Roxxxy around for his bitchiness so it may end up as Jinkx, Alaska and Roxxxy. Regardless my biggest desire is to see Roxxxy and Coco leave (because they are both terrible people. Maybe not Phi Phi levels of sociopath, but they are both terrible people nevertheless and just. . . Limited.) I also want to see Ivy leave because- who is that again?
So yeah- I really hope to see those three go bye bye. And I'm completely team Jinkx at this point. I can't find a single thing I don't love about her.
Feb 27
AedanCRoberts commented on Jinkx Monsoon Was Dubbed "the Meryl Streep of Drag Queens" on RuPaul's Drag Race Last Night.
I've been Team Jinkx since the beginning. And while for the first couple episodes she got a little lost in the morass of bitchiness, drama, and terrible queens (cough-Cha Cha, Pinay, Mahogany- cough) Jinkx has been quietly moving to the forefront of the competition. She's by far the most relatable, likable, sweet, talented, funny, enjoyable-to-watch queen this season has got and I hope she keeps rising in the ranks to take the crown.
My current top three are Alaska (who I was initially apprehensive about but has since proven herself in spades), Detox, and Jinkx with Jinkx taking the crown.
It's about time a talented, successful, funny camp queen takes a crown.
Oh and Visage needs to freaking let go of the "Glamazon" critique. You know what being obsessed with polish and look alone gets you? Tyra Sanchez. And we all know how well that travesty turned out.
My current top three are Alaska (who I was initially apprehensive about but has since proven herself in spades), Detox, and Jinkx with Jinkx taking the crown.
It's about time a talented, successful, funny camp queen takes a crown.
Oh and Visage needs to freaking let go of the "Glamazon" critique. You know what being obsessed with polish and look alone gets you? Tyra Sanchez. And we all know how well that travesty turned out.
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