1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,740 RuPaul: Previously, on RuPaul's Drag Race... 2 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:08,976 You need to create a product 3 00:00:08,976 --> 00:00:12,145 for a new Drag Queen lifestyle brand Droop. 4 00:00:12,145 --> 00:00:13,146 Action. 5 00:00:13,146 --> 00:00:15,482 -The Magic Mullet! -[laughs] 6 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:17,351 -Aah! -[laughs] 7 00:00:17,351 --> 00:00:20,354 It's the high energy, high-belting bitch 8 00:00:20,354 --> 00:00:21,622 from Season 12. 9 00:00:21,622 --> 00:00:23,190 Jan-tastic! 10 00:00:23,190 --> 00:00:24,925 You're coming off very intense right now. 11 00:00:26,393 --> 00:00:28,095 Widow Von'Du. 12 00:00:28,095 --> 00:00:30,030 I needed a whole lot more funny. 13 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:32,866 -Jan. -It started at 100, 14 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:35,335 and stayed there the whole time. 15 00:00:35,335 --> 00:00:36,970 -Heidi. -It was so funny 16 00:00:36,970 --> 00:00:38,305 and so much fun to watch. 17 00:00:38,305 --> 00:00:39,606 Con-drag-ulations. 18 00:00:39,606 --> 00:00:41,008 You are the winner of this week's challenge. 19 00:00:41,008 --> 00:00:42,509 [applause] 20 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:45,412 Widow Von'Du, shantay you stay. 21 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:48,682 Jan, sashay away.mirror 22 00:00:59,126 --> 00:01:01,295 Oh, shit. 23 00:01:01,295 --> 00:01:03,764 Child. Oh, Jesus. 24 00:01:03,764 --> 00:01:05,299 Children, children, children. 25 00:01:05,299 --> 00:01:07,501 Well, there you have it. 26 00:01:07,501 --> 00:01:10,003 Jan has been eliminated from the competition, 27 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:11,438 and this is hard. 28 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:13,440 But I said it before. 29 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:14,675 It's, like, if I have to lip sync for my life, 30 00:01:14,675 --> 00:01:15,943 that bitch better be ready 31 00:01:15,943 --> 00:01:17,511 to go back to wherever the fuck she came from. 32 00:01:17,511 --> 00:01:20,213 "Stay humble, grateful, 33 00:01:20,213 --> 00:01:23,050 and remember, you're on RuPaul's Drag Race." 34 00:01:23,050 --> 00:01:24,651 -Oh. -[laughs] 35 00:01:24,651 --> 00:01:27,287 To be here was I know a dream come true for her. 36 00:01:27,287 --> 00:01:28,622 Every day was a bliss to her. 37 00:01:28,622 --> 00:01:30,824 She was always so happy and chipper. 38 00:01:30,824 --> 00:01:33,126 I'm, like, girl, why you so happy every day? 39 00:01:33,126 --> 00:01:35,062 Especially early in the morning. 40 00:01:35,062 --> 00:01:36,196 Early in the goddamn morning. 41 00:01:36,196 --> 00:01:39,333 Whoo! Yeah! We're gonna do it, you guys! 42 00:01:39,333 --> 00:01:41,001 We're on Drag Race! How fun! 43 00:01:41,001 --> 00:01:42,002 Yes! 44 00:01:42,002 --> 00:01:45,272 If a robot and a Barbie 45 00:01:45,272 --> 00:01:47,674 and a cheerleader all had, like, an orgy, 46 00:01:47,674 --> 00:01:50,010 and then, like, they made a robot cheerleader baby, bitch, 47 00:01:50,010 --> 00:01:52,012 that would be Jan. 48 00:01:52,012 --> 00:01:55,148 I want to congratulate your country ass... 49 00:01:55,148 --> 00:01:57,351 -Way to go, baby, -Thank you. 50 00:01:57,351 --> 00:01:58,785 ...on winning your first challenge. 51 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,921 Now, bitch, you can no longer say you ain't got no money. 52 00:02:00,921 --> 00:02:02,589 She can afford stuff now. 53 00:02:02,589 --> 00:02:03,757 You are now a thousand-aire. 54 00:02:03,757 --> 00:02:06,293 Oh, bitch, I got money now, honey. 55 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:07,928 Oh, my bank account went from 33 cents 56 00:02:07,928 --> 00:02:10,597 to $5.000.33. Oh! 57 00:02:10,597 --> 00:02:13,734 How are you feeling, Miss Goode? 58 00:02:13,734 --> 00:02:15,235 Um, I don't know. 59 00:02:15,235 --> 00:02:19,406 I feel like I went from a 10 to a 1 real quick, 60 00:02:19,406 --> 00:02:21,141 and I think it was because 61 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:22,409 I definitely went into this challenge, 62 00:02:22,409 --> 00:02:24,611 you know, being, like, "I won the last challenge. 63 00:02:24,611 --> 00:02:25,979 "I'm gonna win this one. 64 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,715 I'm so excited." 65 00:02:28,715 --> 00:02:31,385 Gigi? Cocky? 66 00:02:31,385 --> 00:02:33,153 I would have never guessed. 67 00:02:34,521 --> 00:02:36,523 [laughs] 68 00:02:36,523 --> 00:02:37,991 Sometimes you have to learn the lesson, 69 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:39,126 like, trust your instincts 70 00:02:39,126 --> 00:02:41,561 and know that whatever you decide to do, 71 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:43,096 you're just gonna follow your mind. 72 00:02:43,096 --> 00:02:44,264 My daddy used to always tell us, 73 00:02:44,264 --> 00:02:46,066 he said, keep your ass right, and your mind-- 74 00:02:46,066 --> 00:02:47,934 Keep your mind right and your ass will follow. 75 00:02:47,934 --> 00:02:50,804 Keep your ass right and your mind will follow. 76 00:02:50,804 --> 00:02:53,306 Hit the music. 77 00:02:53,306 --> 00:02:55,675 I needed my dream to almost be crushed 78 00:02:55,675 --> 00:02:57,511 for me to realize how important it is. 79 00:02:57,511 --> 00:03:00,213 I was, like, if I don't step this game up now, honey, 80 00:03:00,213 --> 00:03:02,315 there's not gonna be a game to step up anymore. 81 00:03:02,315 --> 00:03:05,052 I got a new lease on life. 82 00:03:05,052 --> 00:03:07,687 I got another golden ticket to be here. 83 00:03:07,687 --> 00:03:10,590 And as much as I love you, Kansas City... 84 00:03:12,726 --> 00:03:14,327 You ain't gonna see me just yet. 85 00:03:17,297 --> 00:03:19,066 RuPaul: The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race 86 00:03:19,066 --> 00:03:20,567 receives a one-year supply 87 00:03:20,567 --> 00:03:23,036 of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics 88 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:26,940 and a cash prize of $100.000. 89 00:03:26,940 --> 00:03:28,942 With our extra-special guest judges 90 00:03:28,942 --> 00:03:31,711 Rachel Bloom and Jeff Goldblum. 91 00:03:31,711 --> 00:03:32,979 ♪ RuPaul's Drag Race ♪ 92 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:34,281 ♪ May the best woman ♪ 93 00:03:34,281 --> 00:03:36,817 ♪ Best woman win ♪end act 94 00:03:39,719 --> 00:03:41,021 We're down to seven. 95 00:03:41,021 --> 00:03:42,856 Top seven. 96 00:03:42,856 --> 00:03:45,292 Top seven. It's a new day in the werkroom, 97 00:03:45,292 --> 00:03:47,594 and my name is Heidi Hydrates. 98 00:03:47,594 --> 00:03:49,396 I think the girls are saying, 99 00:03:49,396 --> 00:03:51,865 oh, she's finally got a win under her belt. 100 00:03:51,865 --> 00:03:54,167 She might be feeling a little confident now. 101 00:03:54,167 --> 00:03:56,670 But I'm just the same old country gal 102 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:58,004 I've always been. 103 00:03:58,004 --> 00:04:00,807 We are literally at almost half of what we started with. 104 00:04:00,807 --> 00:04:03,477 I mean, I will say five of the original first seven 105 00:04:03,477 --> 00:04:04,444 are still here. 106 00:04:04,444 --> 00:04:05,512 Here we are. 107 00:04:05,512 --> 00:04:07,013 I love how she's putting her hand up, 108 00:04:07,013 --> 00:04:08,849 but I think you were in the bottom. 109 00:04:08,849 --> 00:04:10,684 -Ooh! -Oh. 110 00:04:10,684 --> 00:04:11,885 But you were, too. 111 00:04:11,885 --> 00:04:13,453 For the first time. 112 00:04:13,453 --> 00:04:14,454 Same. 113 00:04:14,454 --> 00:04:17,891 But you've been flat-lining, Mother. 114 00:04:19,793 --> 00:04:22,028 Oh, honey, where's that shady rattlesnake? 115 00:04:22,028 --> 00:04:23,797 Can y'all run that over this right here? 116 00:04:23,797 --> 00:04:25,332 [exhales] That one. 117 00:04:26,967 --> 00:04:28,768 Hello, hello, hello! 118 00:04:28,768 --> 00:04:29,803 Hello! 119 00:04:29,803 --> 00:04:32,005 Yes, she looks gorg. 120 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:35,742 Ladies, America's next drag superstar 121 00:04:35,742 --> 00:04:40,614 needs to make sure her pussy is on fire 24/7. 122 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:42,415 -Uh-huh. -Yes. 123 00:04:42,415 --> 00:04:44,484 So for today's mini-challenge, 124 00:04:44,484 --> 00:04:48,455 you're auditioning for the title of... 125 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:50,090 Kitty Girl 2020. 126 00:04:50,090 --> 00:04:51,925 [all laugh] 127 00:04:51,925 --> 00:04:53,393 ♪ Okay ♪ 128 00:04:53,393 --> 00:04:55,795 Sponsored by PrettyLitter.com, 129 00:04:55,795 --> 00:04:57,731 the health-monitoring cat litter. 130 00:04:57,731 --> 00:05:00,433 Meow! 131 00:05:00,433 --> 00:05:02,936 Now, you've got 15 minutes to get into quick cat drag. 132 00:05:02,936 --> 00:05:05,005 Ready, set... 133 00:05:05,005 --> 00:05:05,972 [hiss]. 134 00:05:07,674 --> 00:05:09,242 Go, girls! 135 00:05:09,242 --> 00:05:10,677 I'm not wearing the right kind of underwear for tucking. 136 00:05:10,677 --> 00:05:11,678 [gasps] 137 00:05:11,678 --> 00:05:13,280 Underwear? What's that? 138 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:15,482 Ladies, time's up. 139 00:05:16,583 --> 00:05:17,717 Here, kitty, kitty. 140 00:05:17,717 --> 00:05:19,519 Here, kitty, kitty. 141 00:05:19,519 --> 00:05:20,554 [meow] 142 00:05:20,554 --> 00:05:22,255 Hi, kitty cat. 143 00:05:22,255 --> 00:05:23,557 Nice meowtch-fit. 144 00:05:23,557 --> 00:05:27,327 Thank you. My owners really liked my unique style, 145 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:29,696 so they rescued me from the pound, and... 146 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:33,133 Now I get, like, 147 00:05:33,133 --> 00:05:36,136 five million hits on my sleeping videos. 148 00:05:36,136 --> 00:05:37,270 Are you Grumpy Cat? 149 00:05:37,270 --> 00:05:38,838 No, I'm Mad Cat. 150 00:05:38,838 --> 00:05:41,141 [laughs] Oh. 151 00:05:41,141 --> 00:05:43,243 -Do you mind? -No, make yourself at home. 152 00:05:43,243 --> 00:05:44,811 Yeah, I'm done. 153 00:05:44,811 --> 00:05:46,146 [laughs] 154 00:05:46,146 --> 00:05:49,549 What alley did you just crawl out of? 155 00:05:49,549 --> 00:05:51,384 -I'm Purr-tha Kitt. -Oh! 156 00:05:51,384 --> 00:05:54,120 The Purr-sian glamour puss. 157 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:55,222 Oh! 158 00:05:55,222 --> 00:05:58,291 I've an awful good cat, RrruPaul, baby. 159 00:05:58,291 --> 00:06:03,964 I'll slip a prrresent under the litter for thee. 160 00:06:03,964 --> 00:06:05,832 [laughs] 161 00:06:05,832 --> 00:06:08,068 Rrreminds me of Adam West. 162 00:06:08,068 --> 00:06:10,737 [laughs] What was Adam West like? 163 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:12,939 -[hiss] -[laughs] 164 00:06:12,939 --> 00:06:17,844 This kitty litterrrr has never made me feel fitter. 165 00:06:17,844 --> 00:06:19,145 [laughs] 166 00:06:19,145 --> 00:06:23,450 Oh, I always say a girl who can sleep where they pee 167 00:06:23,450 --> 00:06:26,620 will always have time for a catnap. 168 00:06:26,620 --> 00:06:27,954 [laughs] 169 00:06:27,954 --> 00:06:29,189 Rrreowr. 170 00:06:29,189 --> 00:06:30,423 RuPaul! 171 00:06:30,423 --> 00:06:31,825 Hi, Kitty. What's your name? 172 00:06:31,825 --> 00:06:33,827 Oh, I am Shesafella. 173 00:06:33,827 --> 00:06:35,595 -[hacks and coughs] -Oh, oh. 174 00:06:35,595 --> 00:06:36,963 Hairball? Oh. 175 00:06:39,099 --> 00:06:40,400 It happens. 176 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:43,436 -Meow. -Oh. 177 00:06:43,436 --> 00:06:45,772 Look what the cat dragged in. 178 00:06:45,772 --> 00:06:47,741 You like that catnip? 179 00:06:47,741 --> 00:06:49,142 I love the catnip. 180 00:06:49,142 --> 00:06:52,712 I'm a dog person, so I really don't know how cats react. 181 00:06:52,712 --> 00:06:54,114 Mrreow. 182 00:06:54,114 --> 00:06:56,249 But I'm gonna give it to them. [laughs] 183 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:57,284 Do you like that ball? 184 00:06:57,284 --> 00:06:59,286 I usually play with two at a time. 185 00:06:59,286 --> 00:07:02,155 -[laughs] -Oh. 186 00:07:02,155 --> 00:07:05,659 Oh, you like to play rough, don't you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy? 187 00:07:05,659 --> 00:07:06,960 -[hiss] -Oh. 188 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:08,962 Hey, if you like that, 189 00:07:08,962 --> 00:07:11,164 there's a dot on the wall right behind you. 190 00:07:11,164 --> 00:07:12,599 Get it, get it, get it! 191 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:14,000 Get it! Oh! Oh! 192 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:16,403 Get it. Where'd it go? Where'd it go? 193 00:07:16,403 --> 00:07:18,371 Oh, there it is! Get it! 194 00:07:20,573 --> 00:07:22,409 Oh, step right in. 195 00:07:22,409 --> 00:07:25,211 You're a cat-o-nine-tails, aren't ya? 196 00:07:25,211 --> 00:07:26,212 [hiss] 197 00:07:26,212 --> 00:07:27,614 Oh, you're gonna work the pole? 198 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:28,715 [groans] Oh! 199 00:07:28,715 --> 00:07:30,917 Don't ignore the ball. 200 00:07:32,018 --> 00:07:34,154 Oh, she's gonna punish that ball. 201 00:07:34,154 --> 00:07:36,089 Whoo! 202 00:07:36,089 --> 00:07:38,958 Kitty cats always land on their feet. 203 00:07:38,958 --> 00:07:40,427 Or pussy. 204 00:07:40,427 --> 00:07:41,795 [laughs] 205 00:07:41,795 --> 00:07:44,898 Ooh, chic kitty. 206 00:07:44,898 --> 00:07:46,900 Ooh, that's nice and cool. 207 00:07:46,900 --> 00:07:48,134 What are you doing with the milk? 208 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:49,969 It's a face masque, you see. 209 00:07:49,969 --> 00:07:51,771 What's this? 210 00:07:51,771 --> 00:07:53,306 That's a ball of yarn. 211 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:55,141 An unfinished garment. 212 00:07:55,141 --> 00:07:57,077 Yes. [all laugh] 213 00:07:58,611 --> 00:08:00,046 I seem to be stuck. 214 00:08:00,046 --> 00:08:01,915 -[laughs] -Oh, no! 215 00:08:01,915 --> 00:08:05,785 Ladies, you were all more convincing 216 00:08:05,785 --> 00:08:06,920 than the cast of Cats. 217 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:08,655 -Yes. -Aw. 218 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:11,024 But one of you was purr-fect. 219 00:08:11,024 --> 00:08:14,260 The winner of today's mini-challenge is... 220 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,495 Jackie Cox. 221 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:17,163 Yes! [cheering] 222 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:22,035 You've won a $2.500 gift card from Fierce! Drag Jewels. 223 00:08:22,035 --> 00:08:24,270 -Ooh! -Oh! 224 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:26,573 Okay, now, ladies, we are done pussyfooting around. 225 00:08:26,573 --> 00:08:29,609 The upcoming election is some serious business, 226 00:08:29,609 --> 00:08:34,481 and we at RuPaul's Drag Race urge everyone to vote 227 00:08:34,481 --> 00:08:38,618 so we can keep democracy alive and well. 228 00:08:38,618 --> 00:08:43,490 However, to lift the spirits of our candidates 229 00:08:43,490 --> 00:08:46,026 and their hardworking supporters, 230 00:08:46,026 --> 00:08:48,395 we'd like to provide some comic relief. 231 00:08:48,395 --> 00:08:53,233 It's time for America's first drag queen president! 232 00:08:53,233 --> 00:08:55,568 [cheering] 233 00:08:55,568 --> 00:08:56,870 For this week's maxi-challenge, 234 00:08:56,870 --> 00:09:00,673 you'll be speaking at Choices 2020. 235 00:09:00,673 --> 00:09:02,742 [all laugh] 236 00:09:02,742 --> 00:09:05,745 The most fabulous presidential debate in herstory. 237 00:09:05,745 --> 00:09:09,149 Each of you will present your platform 238 00:09:09,149 --> 00:09:12,819 and answer probing questions from the free press. 239 00:09:12,819 --> 00:09:16,723 From tucking in public to the right to bear breastplates, 240 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:19,559 no drag issue is off the table. 241 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:22,829 Gentlemen, start your campaign engines, 242 00:09:22,829 --> 00:09:24,831 and may the best woman win. 243 00:09:24,831 --> 00:09:26,699 [cheering]end act 244 00:09:27,834 --> 00:09:30,670 Make sure you grab you a good folder. 245 00:09:30,670 --> 00:09:32,272 [whistles] Sparkle folder. 246 00:09:32,272 --> 00:09:37,877 Today's maxi-challenge, we are going to debate in Choices 2020. 247 00:09:37,877 --> 00:09:39,879 My understanding of this challenge 248 00:09:39,879 --> 00:09:44,050 is to be funny as a political-- 249 00:09:44,050 --> 00:09:46,486 politics-- a political politician. 250 00:09:46,486 --> 00:09:47,754 [laughs] Oh, God. 251 00:09:49,456 --> 00:09:51,524 I feel like, you know, it's really important 252 00:09:51,524 --> 00:09:54,461 to incorporate a lot of, like, drag slang. 253 00:09:54,461 --> 00:09:57,230 Like, you know, okurr. 254 00:09:57,230 --> 00:10:01,701 But then still thinking about political terms, like... 255 00:10:03,236 --> 00:10:04,404 Debate. 256 00:10:04,404 --> 00:10:07,240 Like debate or poll. 257 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:08,508 Senate. 258 00:10:08,508 --> 00:10:09,943 Campaign. 259 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:10,977 Russian probe. 260 00:10:10,977 --> 00:10:13,480 [laughs] 261 00:10:13,480 --> 00:10:15,048 Hello, candidates! 262 00:10:15,048 --> 00:10:16,349 -Oh, hey. -Hi. 263 00:10:16,349 --> 00:10:19,085 I brought my political advisor. 264 00:10:19,085 --> 00:10:20,653 Hi. 265 00:10:20,653 --> 00:10:23,289 [cheering] 266 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:24,924 Say hello to Raven. 267 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:26,793 -Hi! -Hi! 268 00:10:26,793 --> 00:10:30,563 She's here to help you put the camp in your campaign. 269 00:10:30,563 --> 00:10:31,865 Fierce. 270 00:10:31,865 --> 00:10:33,333 Heidi. 271 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:34,400 Hi! 272 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:36,135 -Meet Raven. -Hi, Heidi. 273 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:38,204 Nice. Such a womanly handshake of yours, yes. 274 00:10:38,204 --> 00:10:40,039 Thank you. 275 00:10:40,039 --> 00:10:41,107 Hey, you won last week. 276 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:42,742 -I did. Yay, Mama! -How'd that feel? 277 00:10:42,742 --> 00:10:44,110 It felt amazing. 278 00:10:44,110 --> 00:10:45,979 So what do you have? Sell us. 279 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:49,015 Well, I was going for no more closets! 280 00:10:49,015 --> 00:10:50,950 -Ever! -[laughs] 281 00:10:50,950 --> 00:10:54,287 Because you know, Heidi N Closet came here as Heidi N Closet, 282 00:10:54,287 --> 00:10:56,089 and it just fell off so far. 283 00:10:56,089 --> 00:10:57,223 Yeah, you got my vote. 284 00:10:57,223 --> 00:10:59,125 -Yes! -You got my vote. 285 00:10:59,125 --> 00:11:00,460 With your win last week, 286 00:11:00,460 --> 00:11:02,362 I could see that you got in there 287 00:11:02,362 --> 00:11:03,730 and you started having fun. 288 00:11:03,730 --> 00:11:05,532 You started taking your time in places. 289 00:11:05,532 --> 00:11:07,400 And the whole thing was stupid, and that's a gift. 290 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:08,635 That is a gift. 291 00:11:08,635 --> 00:11:10,770 It's the gap, honey. The power of the gap, yes. 292 00:11:10,770 --> 00:11:12,372 Ooh, well, there's your slogan right there. 293 00:11:12,372 --> 00:11:13,873 Power. Oh, write it down. Oh, wait, is that-- 294 00:11:13,873 --> 00:11:16,476 There she go again. [laughs] 295 00:11:16,476 --> 00:11:19,078 It's just the most obvious thing in the world. 296 00:11:19,078 --> 00:11:20,346 I mean, come on. 297 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:23,216 Fuck the GOP. Get into the GAP. 298 00:11:23,216 --> 00:11:26,619 [all laugh] 299 00:11:30,557 --> 00:11:32,392 Now, can that be stolen is the question. 300 00:11:32,392 --> 00:11:33,493 You can have it. 301 00:11:33,493 --> 00:11:35,328 Okay, here we go! 302 00:11:35,328 --> 00:11:36,596 -There it is. -All right, bitch. 303 00:11:36,596 --> 00:11:38,398 We will see your ass out there, okay? 304 00:11:38,398 --> 00:11:39,799 Okay, okay. 305 00:11:39,799 --> 00:11:42,936 -Bye. -[laughs] 306 00:11:42,936 --> 00:11:44,771 Hi, Gigi Goode. 307 00:11:44,771 --> 00:11:46,806 So are you politically minded? 308 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:47,874 I am gonna be honest. 309 00:11:47,874 --> 00:11:49,275 Politics and the economy 310 00:11:49,275 --> 00:11:50,910 have always been some things 311 00:11:50,910 --> 00:11:53,379 that are rather terrifying to me. 312 00:11:53,379 --> 00:11:54,681 -It's just-- -Terrifying why? 313 00:11:54,681 --> 00:11:56,849 I'm such an anxious person 314 00:11:56,849 --> 00:11:59,652 that sometimes it's really hard to watch these debates 315 00:11:59,652 --> 00:12:02,255 and let things come in one ear and stick in my brain 316 00:12:02,255 --> 00:12:03,756 and not let it go out the other. 317 00:12:03,756 --> 00:12:05,858 You don't want it to come in one ear. 318 00:12:05,858 --> 00:12:07,493 You want it to come on your tits. 319 00:12:07,493 --> 00:12:10,163 You know, politics is not something to be afraid of. 320 00:12:10,163 --> 00:12:11,631 It's actually quite simple. 321 00:12:11,631 --> 00:12:12,899 Do you have a platform? 322 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:15,034 -How high? -Yeah, exactly. 323 00:12:15,034 --> 00:12:16,202 There's my answer. 324 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:17,737 I know you think in terms of fashion. 325 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,739 If I were you, I would stick with what you know. 326 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:21,441 Okay. That changes everything. 327 00:12:21,441 --> 00:12:22,475 You didn't think of that? 328 00:12:22,475 --> 00:12:23,776 I don't know. 329 00:12:23,776 --> 00:12:25,178 Heidi Hydrates. 330 00:12:25,178 --> 00:12:27,413 -Oh! -It's the obvious thing. 331 00:12:27,413 --> 00:12:29,749 It's, like, go with what you know. 332 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:34,520 Now, Raven is a staunch political strategist. 333 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:36,456 -I can see-- -That is why I'm here today. 334 00:12:36,456 --> 00:12:38,157 So patriotic. 335 00:12:38,157 --> 00:12:41,060 So is there anything you'd like to ask Raven? 336 00:12:41,060 --> 00:12:43,529 You know, I was in the bottom last week, 337 00:12:43,529 --> 00:12:45,531 and I'm trying to claw my way out of that this week. 338 00:12:45,531 --> 00:12:50,269 So I just wanna know how do you bring yourself out of a rut? 339 00:12:50,269 --> 00:12:52,472 -Don't take it seriously. -Right. 340 00:12:52,472 --> 00:12:53,973 Make it stupid. 341 00:12:53,973 --> 00:12:55,908 -There you have it. -Yeah, yeah. 342 00:12:55,908 --> 00:12:57,310 All right, see you at the polls. 343 00:12:57,310 --> 00:12:58,311 -Good luck! -Thank you, thank you. 344 00:12:58,311 --> 00:13:00,113 Okay. 345 00:13:01,814 --> 00:13:03,616 Oh... 346 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:06,052 Raven, let me introduce you to the Widow. 347 00:13:06,052 --> 00:13:08,187 The Widow Von'Du. 348 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:09,989 So this is a make-or-break challenge, 349 00:13:09,989 --> 00:13:12,091 because last week you were in the bottom. 350 00:13:12,091 --> 00:13:13,192 I was. 351 00:13:13,192 --> 00:13:14,927 But you fought your way through the fire, 352 00:13:14,927 --> 00:13:17,664 and here you are living to tell about it. 353 00:13:17,664 --> 00:13:19,365 Do you have a platform? 354 00:13:19,365 --> 00:13:21,167 I do not have a platform. 355 00:13:21,167 --> 00:13:22,168 Oh, bitch. 356 00:13:22,168 --> 00:13:23,202 I've seen your shoes. 357 00:13:23,202 --> 00:13:24,704 [laughs] Oh, that's right. 358 00:13:24,704 --> 00:13:26,172 You don't have a platform. 359 00:13:26,172 --> 00:13:28,174 Now, do you have a prescription to wear those shoes? 360 00:13:28,174 --> 00:13:30,476 [all laugh] 361 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:31,978 Is that-- are they prescribed? 362 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:33,413 Poor child. 363 00:13:33,413 --> 00:13:34,947 How come you keep wearing the biscuit baskets? 364 00:13:34,947 --> 00:13:37,250 Because sometimes I feel like if I'm gonna be in the bottom, 365 00:13:37,250 --> 00:13:38,918 I at least wanna be in some shoes I can dance in. 366 00:13:38,918 --> 00:13:41,120 That's what keeps putting you in the bottom, bitch. 367 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:43,122 You're prepared to be in the bottom. 368 00:13:43,122 --> 00:13:44,757 You won the very first challenge. 369 00:13:44,757 --> 00:13:45,725 And I was dancing. 370 00:13:45,725 --> 00:13:47,093 And now you're scooting along. 371 00:13:47,093 --> 00:13:49,762 -In those biscuit baskets. -In those biscuit baskets. 372 00:13:49,762 --> 00:13:52,131 If you had a platform, what would it be? 373 00:13:52,131 --> 00:13:56,269 My biggest goal in life is to show other large individuals 374 00:13:56,269 --> 00:13:59,605 that you can love who you are in the body that you're in. 375 00:13:59,605 --> 00:14:01,708 That's cute, but that's not very funny, is it? 376 00:14:01,708 --> 00:14:03,876 I know that, and that's what the thing is. 377 00:14:03,876 --> 00:14:06,145 You can make any issue funny. 378 00:14:06,145 --> 00:14:08,147 Trust me. You're trying to become 379 00:14:08,147 --> 00:14:10,049 America's next drag superstar. 380 00:14:10,049 --> 00:14:12,085 Now, I don't know what that's like. 381 00:14:12,085 --> 00:14:15,488 [laughs] 382 00:14:15,488 --> 00:14:19,625 But for me, when I competed, I was too in here. 383 00:14:19,625 --> 00:14:22,762 Bitch, you ain't really running for president. 384 00:14:22,762 --> 00:14:25,131 [all laugh] 385 00:14:25,131 --> 00:14:26,833 You know, listen, the key to this competition 386 00:14:26,833 --> 00:14:30,536 is to be able to see yourself from outside of yourself. 387 00:14:30,536 --> 00:14:32,171 And don't take it seriously. 388 00:14:32,171 --> 00:14:33,673 Don't take any of it seriously. 389 00:14:33,673 --> 00:14:35,575 I'm trying real hard 390 00:14:35,575 --> 00:14:39,779 to hide the fact that having to now get prepared 391 00:14:39,779 --> 00:14:42,682 for another challenge that's also funny, 392 00:14:42,682 --> 00:14:44,617 that it's not affecting me. 393 00:14:44,617 --> 00:14:47,720 I gotta find a way to shake this shit off.end act 394 00:14:52,291 --> 00:14:53,626 Hi, Jaida. 395 00:14:53,626 --> 00:14:56,028 -Meet Raven. -Hi, Raven. 396 00:14:56,028 --> 00:14:58,164 Now, this is a political challenge here. 397 00:14:58,164 --> 00:15:01,434 Are you willing to sling some mud to get your point across? 398 00:15:01,434 --> 00:15:03,536 I already know that I will be. 399 00:15:03,536 --> 00:15:05,738 -Okay. [laughs] -For a fact. 400 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:07,473 -Of course. -She's so proper. 401 00:15:07,473 --> 00:15:10,143 -[laughs] -She's very presidential. 402 00:15:10,143 --> 00:15:11,344 Yes, you are. 403 00:15:11,344 --> 00:15:13,479 A lot of people consider me a pageant queen, 404 00:15:13,479 --> 00:15:15,081 and as anyone knows, 405 00:15:15,081 --> 00:15:16,883 a pageant queen should always be prepared 406 00:15:16,883 --> 00:15:18,518 and you will do whatever it takes to win. 407 00:15:18,518 --> 00:15:19,619 That's right. 408 00:15:19,619 --> 00:15:21,587 Have you ever been in a debate before? 409 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:22,922 No, I have not. 410 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:24,824 I find that hard to believe. 411 00:15:24,824 --> 00:15:25,925 Yeah, up in the club? 412 00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:27,460 My thing is, I'm a real bitch. 413 00:15:27,460 --> 00:15:28,995 I don't debate, I argue. 414 00:15:28,995 --> 00:15:30,730 Okay. [laughs] 415 00:15:30,730 --> 00:15:32,665 Now, Jaida, make sure 416 00:15:32,665 --> 00:15:35,668 you're prepared with what your platform is, 417 00:15:35,668 --> 00:15:37,436 knowing what your brand is, 418 00:15:37,436 --> 00:15:39,872 because that'll make it easier for you to riff. 419 00:15:39,872 --> 00:15:42,542 I cannot wait to see you out in the debate. 420 00:15:42,542 --> 00:15:43,676 -Get back to work. -All right, thank you. 421 00:15:43,676 --> 00:15:46,012 -Okay. -See you. 422 00:15:46,012 --> 00:15:50,249 J. Cox, I take you as someone who is politically minded. 423 00:15:50,249 --> 00:15:53,219 I am. I've been donating to political causes I believe in. 424 00:15:53,219 --> 00:15:55,755 I'm always watching cable news. The good channels. 425 00:15:55,755 --> 00:15:57,657 Yeah, yes. Rachel Maddow. 426 00:15:57,657 --> 00:15:59,458 Love her. Our boy Anderson, too. 427 00:15:59,458 --> 00:16:00,560 Love him, too. 428 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:02,128 What about Cuomo? 429 00:16:02,128 --> 00:16:03,963 [all laugh] 430 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:06,332 I mean, I've definitely been very political, 431 00:16:06,332 --> 00:16:08,100 but I'm not registered to vote, as I-- 432 00:16:08,100 --> 00:16:09,702 What? [stammers] What? 433 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:12,038 I'm not an American. I'm Canadian. 434 00:16:12,038 --> 00:16:13,339 So I'm here on a green card. 435 00:16:13,339 --> 00:16:16,576 But I did see my mom go through the citizenship process, 436 00:16:16,576 --> 00:16:18,311 and it was really important for her 437 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:19,879 to be able have that political voice. 438 00:16:19,879 --> 00:16:23,816 So this is your opportunity to win a maxi-challenge. 439 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:25,051 I haven't won one yet. 440 00:16:25,051 --> 00:16:26,953 I'm surprised, actually, that you haven't. 441 00:16:26,953 --> 00:16:28,888 -Oh, gosh, I need it, huh? -Yeah. 442 00:16:28,888 --> 00:16:30,122 I think the big challenge for me 443 00:16:30,122 --> 00:16:32,291 will be keeping it out of the literate 444 00:16:32,291 --> 00:16:33,993 and just making it a little more fun. 445 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:35,494 -Yes. -Keep it illiterate. 446 00:16:35,494 --> 00:16:37,864 -Yeah, illiterate's good, too. -[laughs] 447 00:16:37,864 --> 00:16:40,299 A lot of you kids, you make it so difficult, you know? 448 00:16:40,299 --> 00:16:42,201 You don't have to reinvent the wheel. 449 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:44,904 The wheel is fine. The wheel is fine. 450 00:16:44,904 --> 00:16:48,441 All right, J. Cox, we will see you on the political circuit. 451 00:16:48,441 --> 00:16:49,508 -Bye. -Bye. 452 00:16:49,508 --> 00:16:50,910 Bye, guys. 453 00:16:50,910 --> 00:16:52,879 -Crystal Methyd. -Hello! 454 00:16:52,879 --> 00:16:54,213 Why, you old geezer. 455 00:16:54,213 --> 00:16:55,815 So this is the famous mullet. 456 00:16:55,815 --> 00:16:57,216 This is the mullet that built an empire. 457 00:16:57,216 --> 00:16:59,785 Would you like a feel? 458 00:16:59,785 --> 00:17:00,920 [laughs] 459 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:03,089 Now, listen, are you politically minded? 460 00:17:03,089 --> 00:17:05,091 I live in a really conservative area, 461 00:17:05,091 --> 00:17:07,994 so just being myself and dressing the way I do 462 00:17:07,994 --> 00:17:09,128 and walking around, 463 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:11,030 I definitely make political statements. 464 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:14,200 Drag is very political, just like you said. 465 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:16,102 What is your platform? 466 00:17:16,102 --> 00:17:18,571 Um, I've been messing with a few. 467 00:17:18,571 --> 00:17:19,972 I was trying to think of, like, 468 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:22,808 creating funding for the arts and crafts. 469 00:17:22,808 --> 00:17:26,979 Oh, I'm asleep already. Boring! 470 00:17:26,979 --> 00:17:28,614 Listen to what you're being told. 471 00:17:28,614 --> 00:17:29,682 That's not gonna work. 472 00:17:29,682 --> 00:17:32,752 So if that's in there, get rid of it. 473 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:34,654 [all laugh] It's just one of those things. 474 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:38,391 You have to listen to what nods you're being given. 475 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:41,894 Let me ask you this. What is the Crystal Methyd? 476 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:46,799 Ugh, uh... 477 00:17:46,799 --> 00:17:49,268 These are the questions I would be asking myself. 478 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:50,369 Yeah. 479 00:17:50,369 --> 00:17:51,871 What I am, what I stand for, you know? 480 00:17:51,871 --> 00:17:53,639 Mm-hmm. 481 00:17:53,639 --> 00:17:55,875 My walkthrough with Ru is not going well, 482 00:17:55,875 --> 00:17:58,811 but I know that Ru sees what's in me, 483 00:17:58,811 --> 00:18:01,347 and I just need to find it and bring it out for this challenge. 484 00:18:01,347 --> 00:18:04,317 All right, Crystal, I know you can do it. 485 00:18:04,317 --> 00:18:06,852 Just you gotta unlock that door. Let's hit it, Raven. 486 00:18:06,852 --> 00:18:08,621 -Bye. -Bye. 487 00:18:10,923 --> 00:18:13,960 All right, ladies, gather round. Gather round, ladies. 488 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:17,763 Now, tomorrow, the Choices 2020 debate 489 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:21,734 will be moderated by our extra-special guest judges, 490 00:18:21,734 --> 00:18:25,004 my crazy ex-squirrel friend Rachel Bloom... 491 00:18:25,004 --> 00:18:26,272 [cheering] Yes! 492 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:30,343 And the super fly Jeff Goldblum. 493 00:18:30,343 --> 00:18:31,911 [cheers and applause] 494 00:18:31,911 --> 00:18:34,814 Jeff Goldblum is a dinosaur doctor. 495 00:18:34,814 --> 00:18:36,749 Now, I don't know if that's his real life, 496 00:18:36,749 --> 00:18:40,086 but I love a man who knows about dinosaurs. 497 00:18:40,086 --> 00:18:43,155 Ladies, don't fuck it up. 498 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:44,790 Come on, Raven. 499 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:46,759 -Bye! -Thank you!end act 500 00:18:49,929 --> 00:18:53,165 Come on, Season 12, let's get political! 501 00:18:53,165 --> 00:18:54,700 Yeah! 502 00:18:54,700 --> 00:18:57,336 Child, whew, today is the day. 503 00:18:57,336 --> 00:18:58,938 We're gonna do this debate. 504 00:18:58,938 --> 00:19:00,773 What's important for us to do in this challenge 505 00:19:00,773 --> 00:19:03,643 is to make sure that we give it a political tone. 506 00:19:03,643 --> 00:19:06,479 But don't forget, a bitch can't come in being all serious. 507 00:19:06,479 --> 00:19:08,381 You gotta make sure you making the judges laugh. 508 00:19:08,381 --> 00:19:10,449 How are people feeling? 509 00:19:10,449 --> 00:19:12,418 I feel good, but I also felt good 510 00:19:12,418 --> 00:19:14,053 about the last thing I had to be funny at. 511 00:19:14,053 --> 00:19:17,656 So hopefully I can do the American people proud. 512 00:19:17,656 --> 00:19:19,458 -Choices. -Choices. 513 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:21,227 -Choices. -Choices. 514 00:19:21,227 --> 00:19:23,696 [laughs] So I don't know if I'm just delirious 515 00:19:23,696 --> 00:19:26,432 from not sleeping all night, but I feel good 516 00:19:26,432 --> 00:19:30,503 that I got some funny shit so let's see. [laughs] 517 00:19:30,503 --> 00:19:34,306 I'm gonna get to nerd out a little bit in this challenge, 518 00:19:34,306 --> 00:19:36,942 because it do take nerd. 519 00:19:36,942 --> 00:19:41,113 I love politics and I love making people laugh. 520 00:19:41,113 --> 00:19:44,116 I'm very excited to show Ru 521 00:19:44,116 --> 00:19:45,718 that I don't just deserve to be in the top, 522 00:19:45,718 --> 00:19:48,554 I deserve that mother-tucking win. 523 00:19:48,554 --> 00:19:52,258 Anyone here really passionate about politics besides Jackie? 524 00:19:52,258 --> 00:19:55,261 The current political climate is just so terrifying to me. 525 00:19:55,261 --> 00:19:56,429 Gigi, I get it. 526 00:19:56,429 --> 00:19:58,531 Like, it's hard to sit and watch the news. 527 00:19:58,531 --> 00:20:01,400 It can be traumatizing to sit and watch that stuff. 528 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:02,768 But I feel like in bad times, 529 00:20:02,768 --> 00:20:06,138 like, this is more important than ever to be patriotic, 530 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:09,308 because you need that to, like, make a change. 531 00:20:09,308 --> 00:20:12,311 And right now, we really, really, really, really, 532 00:20:12,311 --> 00:20:14,213 really, really, really need a change. 533 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:16,682 My parents are both really conservative, 534 00:20:16,682 --> 00:20:18,651 and they voted for Trump, and-- 535 00:20:18,651 --> 00:20:20,486 -Wow, really? -Yeah. 536 00:20:20,486 --> 00:20:22,121 Do they still stand by that vote? 537 00:20:22,121 --> 00:20:25,224 They do, and it's really hard, 538 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:27,359 because I love my parents and I'm so close to them. 539 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:29,528 And I'm like almost, like, confused 540 00:20:29,528 --> 00:20:31,330 as to how I grew up in their house 541 00:20:31,330 --> 00:20:32,731 and share so many of their values 542 00:20:32,731 --> 00:20:36,302 when there are just some things we have this disconnect on. 543 00:20:36,302 --> 00:20:38,070 I can't even imagine, knowing how close you are with them, 544 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:39,505 like, what that's like. 545 00:20:39,505 --> 00:20:43,109 Yeah. It's frustrating to have parents that support Trump. 546 00:20:43,109 --> 00:20:46,078 I just try not to bring up politics 547 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:48,214 when I'm with my family, although there are times 548 00:20:48,214 --> 00:20:50,049 during our family Thanksgiving and stuff 549 00:20:50,049 --> 00:20:51,550 that I have, like, blown up. 550 00:20:51,550 --> 00:20:53,819 All I can do is try and provide them 551 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:55,988 with as much education as I can 552 00:20:55,988 --> 00:20:57,656 whenever I get the opportunity. 553 00:20:57,656 --> 00:20:59,825 I have a lot of disagreements with my mom 554 00:20:59,825 --> 00:21:01,160 and with other people in my family. 555 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:03,629 But the one thing that we all agreed on was no Trump. 556 00:21:03,629 --> 00:21:06,732 It's, like, really affected mine and my family's life. 557 00:21:06,732 --> 00:21:07,800 When Trump was elected, 558 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:10,703 he enacted terrible, racist policies, 559 00:21:10,703 --> 00:21:14,607 including a ban on people from Muslim-majority countries. 560 00:21:14,607 --> 00:21:17,643 You know, my mom moved here right before the revolution, 561 00:21:17,643 --> 00:21:20,479 but her close sister is still back in Iran, 562 00:21:20,479 --> 00:21:22,715 and my mom has actually been having a lot of health issues 563 00:21:22,715 --> 00:21:23,949 in the last couple years. 564 00:21:23,949 --> 00:21:26,919 And we were hoping that her sister could come here 565 00:21:26,919 --> 00:21:29,488 and kind of help take care of my mom, 566 00:21:29,488 --> 00:21:34,593 and because of Trump and racism, it's not happening. 567 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:39,365 And I just don't think that's okay. 568 00:21:39,365 --> 00:21:42,301 My aunt is the sweetest woman 569 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:45,104 and has always been there for my mom. 570 00:21:45,104 --> 00:21:46,906 And the fact that she can't be there now 571 00:21:46,906 --> 00:21:49,375 because of Trump's travel ban is devastating. 572 00:21:49,375 --> 00:21:53,112 These are two women who, you know, need each other right now. 573 00:21:53,112 --> 00:21:55,047 -Yeah. -And more than anything 574 00:21:55,047 --> 00:21:59,151 I'm just so angry that this is America. 575 00:22:00,452 --> 00:22:05,257 As a black, gay man in this country, 576 00:22:05,257 --> 00:22:06,826 and especially being in Missouri, 577 00:22:06,826 --> 00:22:09,728 I don't go places in my own city 578 00:22:09,728 --> 00:22:11,830 that are predominantly, like-- 579 00:22:11,830 --> 00:22:13,599 have, like, straight patriots. 580 00:22:13,599 --> 00:22:16,735 And as a black man, it's a big problem 581 00:22:16,735 --> 00:22:19,805 that I cannot drive my car down the street 582 00:22:19,805 --> 00:22:22,274 without being afraid that someone's going to take my life. 583 00:22:22,274 --> 00:22:26,779 With all the stuff that Trump and the Republicans 584 00:22:26,779 --> 00:22:29,548 have put this country through, 585 00:22:29,548 --> 00:22:33,953 put people of color through, queer people, LGBTQIA, 586 00:22:33,953 --> 00:22:38,824 we need to be on the front lines fighting every day. 587 00:22:38,824 --> 00:22:42,628 I think people who gave him the benefit of the doubt in 2016, 588 00:22:42,628 --> 00:22:45,364 like, wake up, because there is nothing to doubt here. 589 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:47,833 This person is not here for Americans. 590 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:50,302 What I try to do myself is just, like, make sure that I get out, 591 00:22:50,302 --> 00:22:52,571 like, to everybody that's in my family 592 00:22:52,571 --> 00:22:53,706 and to give them information. 593 00:22:53,706 --> 00:22:55,708 If we get as much information as we can, 594 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:59,011 it's like a weapon against people who try to hold us back. 595 00:22:59,011 --> 00:23:01,247 The further we go back into the shadows, 596 00:23:01,247 --> 00:23:04,283 the stronger the clown in the White House gets. 597 00:23:05,851 --> 00:23:07,586 No more closets! 598 00:23:07,586 --> 00:23:09,989 I approve this message. 599 00:23:09,989 --> 00:23:13,125 [all laugh] 600 00:23:23,836 --> 00:23:26,038 [RuPaul laughs] 601 00:23:29,041 --> 00:23:32,711 ♪ Cover girl, put the bass in your walk ♪ 602 00:23:32,711 --> 00:23:37,116 ♪ Head to toe, let your whole body talk ♪ 603 00:23:37,116 --> 00:23:39,485 And what? 604 00:23:39,485 --> 00:23:42,288 Welcome to the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race. 605 00:23:42,288 --> 00:23:46,125 This week, Michelle Visage is away on assignment. 606 00:23:46,125 --> 00:23:47,359 [static] Thanks, Ru. 607 00:23:47,359 --> 00:23:49,328 I'm hot on the campaign trail, 608 00:23:49,328 --> 00:23:50,929 where I'll be watching the debate 609 00:23:50,929 --> 00:23:53,432 live in downtown Tuckaho. 610 00:23:53,432 --> 00:23:56,568 Style superstar Carson Kressley is here. 611 00:23:56,568 --> 00:24:00,205 Carson, would you say you're a master debater? 612 00:24:00,205 --> 00:24:02,107 Got the calluses to prove it! 613 00:24:02,107 --> 00:24:04,977 You know you're gonna go blind doing that. 614 00:24:04,977 --> 00:24:06,178 Where are you? 615 00:24:06,178 --> 00:24:08,414 [laughs] 616 00:24:08,414 --> 00:24:11,250 The crazy talented Rachel Bloom. 617 00:24:11,250 --> 00:24:14,086 Rachel, have you ever run for office? 618 00:24:14,086 --> 00:24:17,489 I was the secretary of my high school's gay/straight alliance. 619 00:24:17,489 --> 00:24:20,059 -I remember that. -You were a great president. 620 00:24:20,059 --> 00:24:21,760 [laughs] 621 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:25,464 And national treasure Jeff Goldblum. 622 00:24:25,464 --> 00:24:28,634 I feel like I'm basking in your opalescent glow. 623 00:24:28,634 --> 00:24:32,471 You look absolutely statuesque and radiant, 624 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:34,039 like a Grecian goddess. 625 00:24:34,039 --> 00:24:37,509 You make me proud to be a citizen of America 626 00:24:37,509 --> 00:24:39,144 and the world, Ru. 627 00:24:39,144 --> 00:24:41,547 [laughs] Thank you. 628 00:24:41,547 --> 00:24:42,548 Michelle [with static: Ru, I hope you can hear me. 629 00:24:42,548 --> 00:24:44,550 -Uh-huh? -Jeff, listen, I'm married, 630 00:24:44,550 --> 00:24:46,018 but you are my hall pass. 631 00:24:46,018 --> 00:24:48,287 You have been for years. I've seen all the movies. 632 00:24:48,287 --> 00:24:49,388 I know what you can do with your fly. 633 00:24:49,388 --> 00:24:51,390 Jeff, please, gimme a call. 634 00:24:51,390 --> 00:24:52,958 One night only. Come on. It's a great time. 635 00:24:52,958 --> 00:24:54,293 Thank you. 636 00:24:54,293 --> 00:24:55,694 This week, we challenged our queens 637 00:24:55,694 --> 00:24:59,898 to face off in this year's draggiest presidential debate. 638 00:24:59,898 --> 00:25:04,069 Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win.end act 639 00:25:11,643 --> 00:25:14,513 Hi there. My name's Jeff Goldblum.graphic x 2 640 00:25:14,513 --> 00:25:15,647 And I'm Rachel Bloom. 641 00:25:15,647 --> 00:25:20,419 We want to welcome you to Choices 2020. 642 00:25:20,419 --> 00:25:21,920 Choices. 643 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:24,923 Tonight, our leading seven candidates 644 00:25:24,923 --> 00:25:27,226 have gathered to untuck the issues. 645 00:25:27,226 --> 00:25:31,096 Let's get this wig party started with opening statements. 646 00:25:31,096 --> 00:25:33,499 Hailing from the Big Apple, Sherry Pie. 647 00:25:33,499 --> 00:25:35,200 My mother-tucking Americans, 648 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:39,805 I am here to take America off its diet. 649 00:25:39,805 --> 00:25:44,610 I am here to force-feed America. 650 00:25:44,610 --> 00:25:47,079 From the Show-Me state of Missouri, Crystal Methyd. 651 00:25:47,079 --> 00:25:48,881 You may be wondering, Crystal, 652 00:25:48,881 --> 00:25:51,517 why do you deserve to be drag president? 653 00:25:51,517 --> 00:25:53,385 And I think the answer is very clear. 654 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:56,455 I've proven time and time again 655 00:25:56,455 --> 00:25:58,357 that I mean business in the front 656 00:25:58,357 --> 00:25:59,892 and party in the back! 657 00:25:59,892 --> 00:26:02,161 ♪ To the beat of the rhythm of the night ♪ 658 00:26:02,161 --> 00:26:04,029 Yeah. 659 00:26:04,029 --> 00:26:07,399 From Ramseur, Heidi. 660 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:10,035 Being the Southern belle of Season 12, 661 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:13,205 I am someone you can trust with your vote. 662 00:26:13,205 --> 00:26:15,774 Vote Heidi to bridge the gap. 663 00:26:15,774 --> 00:26:17,843 Mm, no fooling around with this one. 664 00:26:17,843 --> 00:26:21,647 Serving Kansas City royal T, Widow Von'Du. 665 00:26:21,647 --> 00:26:23,315 You cannot have change 666 00:26:23,315 --> 00:26:25,384 if you just put your right foot in 667 00:26:25,384 --> 00:26:27,619 and take your right foot out. 668 00:26:27,619 --> 00:26:29,955 You have to put your left foot in 669 00:26:29,955 --> 00:26:31,990 and shake it all about. 670 00:26:31,990 --> 00:26:33,992 Widow Von'Du. 671 00:26:33,992 --> 00:26:35,494 Shablamming for America. 672 00:26:35,494 --> 00:26:37,763 In college, I was a member of the Hokey-Pokey party. 673 00:26:37,763 --> 00:26:38,931 I had no idea. 674 00:26:38,931 --> 00:26:40,599 What is the Hokey-Pokey party, by the way? 675 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:41,967 Conservative. It was a dark time. 676 00:26:41,967 --> 00:26:43,235 Let's move on. 677 00:26:43,235 --> 00:26:46,071 From Canada by way of New York City, Jackie Cox. 678 00:26:46,071 --> 00:26:49,041 As the first Canadian to run for drag president, 679 00:26:49,041 --> 00:26:52,744 let me assure you I'm as American as apple poutine-- 680 00:26:52,744 --> 00:26:53,846 I mean, pie. 681 00:26:53,846 --> 00:26:55,681 [gasps] 682 00:26:55,681 --> 00:26:58,250 In 2020, don't be tacky. 683 00:26:58,250 --> 00:26:59,885 Vote Jackie. 684 00:26:59,885 --> 00:27:03,422 Because we can all use a little more Cox in our life. 685 00:27:03,422 --> 00:27:06,391 Next up from the Golden State, Gigi Goode. 686 00:27:06,391 --> 00:27:11,463 I'm Gigi Goode, fashion icon, pantsuit advocate, human girl. 687 00:27:11,463 --> 00:27:14,600 I'm here to prioritize, politicize, 688 00:27:14,600 --> 00:27:18,270 and accessorize my way to a better tomorrow. 689 00:27:18,270 --> 00:27:19,972 May I commend you in your bravery 690 00:27:19,972 --> 00:27:23,041 in stating openly that you are a human girl. 691 00:27:23,041 --> 00:27:25,711 Human girl. Not a robot. 692 00:27:28,947 --> 00:27:30,048 Hmm. 693 00:27:30,048 --> 00:27:32,017 No further questions. 694 00:27:32,017 --> 00:27:34,419 And from the great Badger State of Wisconsin, 695 00:27:34,419 --> 00:27:37,456 Jaida Essence Hall. 696 00:27:37,456 --> 00:27:40,692 As I always say, you can take the bitch out of the hustle, 697 00:27:40,692 --> 00:27:43,161 but you cannot take the hustle out of the bitch. 698 00:27:43,161 --> 00:27:44,930 That's why I'm Jaida Essence Hall, 699 00:27:44,930 --> 00:27:48,834 of the bitches, for the bitches. 700 00:27:48,834 --> 00:27:51,003 Finally, a spokesperson for the bitches. 701 00:27:51,003 --> 00:27:54,106 She done already done had herses. 702 00:27:54,106 --> 00:27:56,308 Let's proceed with questions. 703 00:27:56,308 --> 00:27:59,411 Crystal Methyd, if you were elected first drag president, 704 00:27:59,411 --> 00:28:01,647 what would your first official action be? 705 00:28:01,647 --> 00:28:05,317 To include bare chests and bare backs to the Second Amendment, 706 00:28:05,317 --> 00:28:08,287 because bare arms are not enough! 707 00:28:08,287 --> 00:28:10,889 Quite powerful. Widow Von'Du. 708 00:28:10,889 --> 00:28:14,860 The first thing I would do in office is do a split on the D. 709 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:17,229 A split on-- A split on the D? 710 00:28:17,229 --> 00:28:21,533 Deficits! I would split the deficits in half. 711 00:28:21,533 --> 00:28:23,368 Well, if she did it, it would certainly break. 712 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,137 Oh! The slander. 713 00:28:25,137 --> 00:28:28,040 Candidates, candidates, let's keep it civil, okay? 714 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:29,341 Jackie Cox, same question. 715 00:28:29,341 --> 00:28:31,109 I'll be recruiting Deborah Cox 716 00:28:31,109 --> 00:28:33,312 to disco-fy the national anthem. 717 00:28:33,312 --> 00:28:35,013 Can I do a little bit for you right now? 718 00:28:35,013 --> 00:28:36,148 Please. 719 00:28:36,148 --> 00:28:37,149 Let's see. 720 00:28:37,149 --> 00:28:39,751 ♪ O Canada ♪ 721 00:28:39,751 --> 00:28:42,888 ♪ "Say can you see" is what I meant ♪ 722 00:28:42,888 --> 00:28:44,189 I'm so American. 723 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:45,591 You're bringing up Canada a lot. 724 00:28:45,591 --> 00:28:49,294 If I were you, I would not keep pushing this Canada aspect. 725 00:28:49,294 --> 00:28:51,263 Gigi Goode, same question. 726 00:28:51,263 --> 00:28:53,932 My first act would be to forcibly play 727 00:28:53,932 --> 00:28:56,234 RuPaul's Cover Girl 728 00:28:56,234 --> 00:28:58,170 in every crosswalk in the nation. 729 00:28:58,170 --> 00:29:01,807 It will train the men and the women of this brave country 730 00:29:01,807 --> 00:29:04,977 to s-s-s-sissy their walks on the way to work. 731 00:29:04,977 --> 00:29:06,378 How would we sissy our walks? 732 00:29:06,378 --> 00:29:08,146 Do you mind if I come up front? 733 00:29:08,146 --> 00:29:09,781 Permission granted for you to come anywhere you like. 734 00:29:09,781 --> 00:29:12,150 No sissification so far. But wait. 735 00:29:12,150 --> 00:29:13,552 Sissy that walk, girl. 736 00:29:13,552 --> 00:29:14,953 Now, sissy that walk. 737 00:29:14,953 --> 00:29:17,589 [Star Spangled Banner plays] 738 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:19,725 She's a little stiff, if you ask me. 739 00:29:19,725 --> 00:29:22,094 If that is the walk of America, 740 00:29:22,094 --> 00:29:24,630 she should walk to another country. 741 00:29:24,630 --> 00:29:26,598 [gasps] 742 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:27,866 I would like to rebuttal. 743 00:29:27,866 --> 00:29:31,069 Anybody can sissy their walk in any way they please. 744 00:29:31,069 --> 00:29:34,206 I would like to re-tittle that rebuttal. 745 00:29:34,206 --> 00:29:35,474 I think the only thing 746 00:29:35,474 --> 00:29:38,710 that Miss Goode needs to sissy is that hairline. 747 00:29:38,710 --> 00:29:41,179 Okay, ladies, ladies, let's keep it civil. 748 00:29:41,179 --> 00:29:44,282 I would like to re-tattle the re-tittle of her rebuttal. 749 00:29:44,282 --> 00:29:45,484 The what? 750 00:29:45,484 --> 00:29:48,320 By saying that although her hairline is awful, 751 00:29:48,320 --> 00:29:51,089 so is her contour line. 752 00:29:51,089 --> 00:29:52,090 [gasps] 753 00:29:52,090 --> 00:29:54,026 Wow. This set is cold, 754 00:29:54,026 --> 00:29:55,627 but I'm also chilly from all the shade. 755 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:59,731 Heidi, you vow to make America what again? 756 00:29:59,731 --> 00:30:01,700 Flawless again. Just look at me. 757 00:30:01,700 --> 00:30:03,101 Good. Anybody else? 758 00:30:03,101 --> 00:30:05,671 I vow to make America-- Yes, yes, El DeBarge. 759 00:30:05,671 --> 00:30:07,472 Not one of my fellow candidates 760 00:30:07,472 --> 00:30:10,409 has a single speck of glitter on their bodies. 761 00:30:10,409 --> 00:30:13,412 I want to make America glitter again. 762 00:30:13,412 --> 00:30:18,750 Little do you know that I am fully vajazzled downstairs. 763 00:30:18,750 --> 00:30:21,019 -Did she say "vajazzled?" -Yeah. 764 00:30:21,019 --> 00:30:22,020 Yes, vajazzled. 765 00:30:22,020 --> 00:30:24,656 Ah, I can imagine what that means. 766 00:30:24,656 --> 00:30:28,093 Jaida, I vow to make America what again? 767 00:30:28,093 --> 00:30:31,296 I vow to make America confused again, 768 00:30:31,296 --> 00:30:34,332 because these whores have lost me. 769 00:30:34,332 --> 00:30:36,001 I am confused right now. 770 00:30:36,001 --> 00:30:37,335 I don't know what's happening. 771 00:30:37,335 --> 00:30:39,638 I don't know who she is. I have no idea who she is. 772 00:30:39,638 --> 00:30:40,772 Are you smelling toast? 773 00:30:40,772 --> 00:30:42,407 Are you having a little bit of a stroke? 774 00:30:42,407 --> 00:30:44,076 I love toast. 775 00:30:44,076 --> 00:30:45,477 Don't you love waking up in the morning 776 00:30:45,477 --> 00:30:49,114 and not knowing where you are, who you are, why you are? 777 00:30:49,114 --> 00:30:50,582 I like what you're saying. 778 00:30:50,582 --> 00:30:52,684 Before you go anywhere, you have to ride the horse 779 00:30:52,684 --> 00:30:54,119 in the direction that it's going. 780 00:30:54,119 --> 00:30:56,388 I don't own a horse, but I love riding. 781 00:30:56,388 --> 00:30:59,391 Question for everyone. Can we see your tax returns? 782 00:30:59,391 --> 00:31:01,059 I would like to pass the question. 783 00:31:01,059 --> 00:31:03,795 Now, are we talking Canadian or American dollars? 784 00:31:03,795 --> 00:31:05,697 How do you plan to engage younger voters? 785 00:31:05,697 --> 00:31:07,165 That's a question. 786 00:31:07,165 --> 00:31:09,301 Yeah, yeah, and what's the answer? 787 00:31:09,301 --> 00:31:11,269 Look over there! 788 00:31:11,269 --> 00:31:12,671 Where? 789 00:31:12,671 --> 00:31:13,839 [snorts] 790 00:31:13,839 --> 00:31:16,007 Oh, that's a good one, Jaida. 791 00:31:16,007 --> 00:31:18,210 I've never seen that device used in a-- 792 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:20,512 -Confusion. -On the debate stage before. 793 00:31:20,512 --> 00:31:23,715 Gigi Goode, what do you think of drag robots 794 00:31:23,715 --> 00:31:27,352 taking jobs away from drag queens? 795 00:31:27,352 --> 00:31:28,487 Why not? 796 00:31:28,487 --> 00:31:30,322 Huh. 797 00:31:30,322 --> 00:31:32,190 -Hmm. -Jaida, same question. 798 00:31:32,190 --> 00:31:34,826 Heidi, question? 799 00:31:34,826 --> 00:31:36,128 What? 800 00:31:36,128 --> 00:31:37,863 Look over there! 801 00:31:37,863 --> 00:31:39,464 Where? 802 00:31:39,464 --> 00:31:41,133 [laughs] 803 00:31:41,133 --> 00:31:42,834 She keeps fooling me with that "look over there" business. 804 00:31:42,834 --> 00:31:44,336 I know. [laughs] 805 00:31:44,336 --> 00:31:45,403 I mean, I got a controversial question coming up. 806 00:31:45,403 --> 00:31:47,239 Ooh, it's a controversial question. 807 00:31:47,239 --> 00:31:48,273 Jeff, look over there! 808 00:31:48,273 --> 00:31:49,775 Hey, where? [all laugh] 809 00:31:49,775 --> 00:31:51,910 I fall for it every time, too. 810 00:31:51,910 --> 00:31:53,145 Confusion. 811 00:31:53,145 --> 00:31:54,379 I think I speak for Jeff 812 00:31:54,379 --> 00:31:56,882 when I say that he and I are both confused bitches. 813 00:31:56,882 --> 00:31:59,317 You truly are a bitch. 814 00:31:59,317 --> 00:32:01,920 There was a little Kate Hepburn coming through in that. 815 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:05,457 [imitating Katherine Hepburn] She sure did love 816 00:32:05,457 --> 00:32:06,625 a good-- 817 00:32:06,625 --> 00:32:08,226 Here we go again. 818 00:32:08,226 --> 00:32:13,331 For every challenge, we're gonna get the old lady, 819 00:32:13,331 --> 00:32:15,267 and it's gonna go something like 820 00:32:15,267 --> 00:32:18,603 ehh...it's... 821 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:20,806 ducking fitch. 822 00:32:20,806 --> 00:32:23,608 Crystal, which of these candidates 823 00:32:23,608 --> 00:32:25,410 do you think is the least qualified 824 00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:27,879 to be America's next drag president? 825 00:32:27,879 --> 00:32:29,247 I know that as drag president, 826 00:32:29,247 --> 00:32:32,484 you'll be faced with many difficult decisions. 827 00:32:32,484 --> 00:32:36,154 Candidate Heidi here can't even decide on a last name. 828 00:32:36,154 --> 00:32:37,656 [gasps] 829 00:32:37,656 --> 00:32:39,724 Breathe calmly through the gap in your front teeth, okay? 830 00:32:39,724 --> 00:32:41,226 -[whistles] -There we go. 831 00:32:41,226 --> 00:32:43,295 This whore, Crystal. 832 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:46,965 The facts are, she has no idea who El DeBarge is. 833 00:32:46,965 --> 00:32:48,767 Heidi, which of these candidates 834 00:32:48,767 --> 00:32:51,136 do you think is the least qualified? 835 00:32:51,136 --> 00:32:53,772 I would have to say Miss Jackie Cox. 836 00:32:53,772 --> 00:32:56,141 -Oh! -How can you trust a drag queen 837 00:32:56,141 --> 00:33:01,346 when her 5:00 shadow is visible 24 hours out of the day? 838 00:33:01,346 --> 00:33:02,714 Whew. 839 00:33:02,714 --> 00:33:06,585 I can agree with Heidi about Jackie. 840 00:33:06,585 --> 00:33:10,155 If she cannot win the war against her beard, 841 00:33:10,155 --> 00:33:14,159 how can she win the wars that we might have to fight for America? 842 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:15,827 Whew. 843 00:33:15,827 --> 00:33:18,029 Thank you. 844 00:33:18,029 --> 00:33:22,334 Widow is the angry politician, 845 00:33:22,334 --> 00:33:26,304 and, um... 846 00:33:26,304 --> 00:33:28,473 that was pretty much what it was, 847 00:33:28,473 --> 00:33:30,108 just an angry politician. 848 00:33:30,108 --> 00:33:32,277 Terrorists! Skinty bitches. 849 00:33:32,277 --> 00:33:34,279 I don't know how any of you are gonna choose a VP 850 00:33:34,279 --> 00:33:35,580 with this language. 851 00:33:35,580 --> 00:33:38,850 Candidates, it's time for your closing statements. 852 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:42,854 We need to go to a buffet of love, 853 00:33:42,854 --> 00:33:44,723 of humor, of Sherry Pie. 854 00:33:44,723 --> 00:33:45,790 El DeBarge. 855 00:33:45,790 --> 00:33:47,192 If I can do this to my face, 856 00:33:47,192 --> 00:33:49,928 imagine the facelift I can give to America? 857 00:33:49,928 --> 00:33:52,030 I'm gonna cover the White House in glitter! 858 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:54,366 I understand what the bitches of the street need, 859 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:56,401 and it's not these whores. 860 00:33:56,401 --> 00:33:57,802 [laughs] 861 00:33:58,837 --> 00:34:00,138 I have your back. 862 00:34:00,138 --> 00:34:01,373 Thank you, Jaida. 863 00:34:01,373 --> 00:34:03,642 -And front. -Thank you, Jaida. 864 00:34:03,642 --> 00:34:05,911 [mouthing words] 865 00:34:05,911 --> 00:34:08,280 Heidi, your closing statement. 866 00:34:08,280 --> 00:34:10,015 On vote day, vote Heidi. 867 00:34:10,015 --> 00:34:13,018 [whistles] The gap that's so wonderful 868 00:34:13,018 --> 00:34:15,754 and so amazing. 869 00:34:15,754 --> 00:34:18,723 Jackie Cox, I have a challenge for you. 870 00:34:18,723 --> 00:34:21,159 Don't mention Canada in your closing statement. 871 00:34:21,159 --> 00:34:23,395 I'm here to tell you the Trudeau--truth-- 872 00:34:23,395 --> 00:34:26,031 because I'm clearly very American. 873 00:34:26,031 --> 00:34:28,833 [laughs] 874 00:34:28,833 --> 00:34:30,802 -Gigi Goode. -As drag president, 875 00:34:30,802 --> 00:34:36,207 I'm going to prioritize, politicize, and accessorize. 876 00:34:36,207 --> 00:34:38,543 You repeated that bit about the accessorizing. 877 00:34:38,543 --> 00:34:40,345 Bah-dah-dah, dah-dah-dah-dah-dah. 878 00:34:40,345 --> 00:34:42,280 That's okay. Widow Von'Du. 879 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:47,352 I promise you that a change is on the horizon. 880 00:34:47,352 --> 00:34:50,889 I say shablam for a better future. 881 00:34:50,889 --> 00:34:53,224 What does "shablam" mean, actually? 882 00:34:53,224 --> 00:34:56,361 See, uneducated. This is the problem in America. 883 00:34:56,361 --> 00:34:58,063 Uneducated people. 884 00:34:58,063 --> 00:34:59,831 -Ooh, girl! -Wow. 885 00:34:59,831 --> 00:35:01,166 Did you just call Jeff uneducated? 886 00:35:01,166 --> 00:35:02,934 You just called Jeff uneducated. 887 00:35:02,934 --> 00:35:05,870 -[gasps] -He's a dinosaur doctor! 888 00:35:05,870 --> 00:35:07,072 Oh! 889 00:35:07,072 --> 00:35:08,473 -How very dare she! -America-- 890 00:35:08,473 --> 00:35:10,141 Monster! 891 00:35:10,141 --> 00:35:11,776 Ooh, child. 892 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:13,545 [gasps] 893 00:35:13,545 --> 00:35:16,781 Now we're gonna go to Michelle Visage 894 00:35:16,781 --> 00:35:19,284 from downtown Tuckaho. 895 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:20,552 Here's the thing. 896 00:35:20,552 --> 00:35:22,520 The candidates did not even bring up the issue-- 897 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:23,655 Oops, and we're out of time. 898 00:35:23,655 --> 00:35:26,191 Well, that concludes tonight's debate. 899 00:35:26,191 --> 00:35:29,761 On Election Day, come early, and then, of course, 900 00:35:29,761 --> 00:35:31,863 don't forget to head down to the polling place 901 00:35:31,863 --> 00:35:32,964 and cast your vote. 902 00:35:32,964 --> 00:35:35,200 Say good night, candidates. 903 00:35:35,200 --> 00:35:36,167 -Good night, candidates. -Good night, candidates. 904 00:35:36,167 --> 00:35:37,702 Oh, yes, honey. 905 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:39,437 ♪ Peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut ♪ 906 00:35:39,437 --> 00:35:42,207 ♪ P-p-p-peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut butter ♪ 907 00:35:42,207 --> 00:35:43,842 ♪ Peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut ♪ 908 00:35:43,842 --> 00:35:45,643 ♪ P-p-p-peanut butter ♪end act 909 00:35:52,083 --> 00:35:56,187 Category is Stars and Stripes Forever. 910 00:35:56,187 --> 00:35:58,723 First up, Crystal Methyd. 911 00:35:58,723 --> 00:36:02,027 Oh, yes, honey, she is pimping the secretarial pool. 912 00:36:02,027 --> 00:36:05,830 Crystal: I'm wearing a bunch of mismatched textures. 913 00:36:05,830 --> 00:36:07,465 I have a lot of thrift shop pieces. 914 00:36:07,465 --> 00:36:10,301 I just feel really hot and confident. 915 00:36:10,301 --> 00:36:11,403 Rachel: I think we found out 916 00:36:11,403 --> 00:36:13,338 where in the world is Carmen Sandiego. 917 00:36:13,338 --> 00:36:15,306 [all laugh] 918 00:36:15,306 --> 00:36:16,574 RuPaul: Heidi. 919 00:36:16,574 --> 00:36:18,676 Carson: Serving Old Glory-hole. 920 00:36:18,676 --> 00:36:20,111 [RuPaul laughs] 921 00:36:20,111 --> 00:36:22,914 Heidi: I'm super excited to walk down this runway 922 00:36:22,914 --> 00:36:26,951 in my patriotic Bettie Page sequined fantasy. 923 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:28,753 And I am marching down that runway 924 00:36:28,753 --> 00:36:30,755 in my hooker high-heel boots, honey. 925 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:32,991 Rachel: Give me your tired, your poor, 926 00:36:32,991 --> 00:36:35,060 your huddled asses yearning to be free. 927 00:36:35,060 --> 00:36:37,028 [all laugh] Carson: Yes! 928 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:38,797 RuPaul: The Widow Von'Du. 929 00:36:38,797 --> 00:36:40,865 Ooh, Black Panther on the runway! 930 00:36:40,865 --> 00:36:44,769 Widow: My outfit is an homage to black culture. 931 00:36:44,769 --> 00:36:46,971 The Black Panthers to Miss Rosa Parks 932 00:36:46,971 --> 00:36:49,574 saying that I am not getting out of my seat 933 00:36:49,574 --> 00:36:52,043 to Black Lives Matter. 934 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:55,046 I am showing all my blackness right now for you. 935 00:36:55,046 --> 00:36:57,816 Jeff: Is that a particular constellation? 936 00:36:57,816 --> 00:36:59,884 Carson: Looks like a Big Dipper from here. 937 00:36:59,884 --> 00:37:00,885 [Jeff laughs] 938 00:37:00,885 --> 00:37:02,887 RuPaul: Sherry Pie. 939 00:37:02,887 --> 00:37:05,523 [British accent] That's right. Rip the scab off a can of piss. 940 00:37:05,523 --> 00:37:06,758 Oh, wrong country. 941 00:37:06,758 --> 00:37:12,430 Sherry: I am American, American, American, 942 00:37:12,430 --> 00:37:16,234 and I am letting everybody know make art and not war. 943 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:18,736 Carson: She got this at Betsy Ross Dress for Less. 944 00:37:18,736 --> 00:37:20,405 [all laugh] 945 00:37:20,405 --> 00:37:22,340 RuPaul: Jackie Cox. 946 00:37:22,340 --> 00:37:24,109 -Oh. -Come on, hijab. 947 00:37:24,109 --> 00:37:25,810 [all laugh] 948 00:37:25,810 --> 00:37:27,879 Jackie: I'm wearing a beautiful, flowing, 949 00:37:27,879 --> 00:37:29,380 striped kaftan, and then on the top 950 00:37:29,380 --> 00:37:31,449 I'm wearing a midnight blue hijab 951 00:37:31,449 --> 00:37:34,052 that is outlined in 50 silver stars. 952 00:37:34,052 --> 00:37:36,354 You can be Middle Eastern, you can be Muslim, 953 00:37:36,354 --> 00:37:37,689 and you can still be American. 954 00:37:37,689 --> 00:37:39,157 Carson: Maid in the USA. 955 00:37:39,157 --> 00:37:40,458 [all laugh] 956 00:37:40,458 --> 00:37:41,993 RuPaul: Gigi Goode. 957 00:37:41,993 --> 00:37:44,729 Carson: She's making me Yankee Doodle randy. 958 00:37:44,729 --> 00:37:46,231 [all laugh] 959 00:37:46,231 --> 00:37:49,834 Gigi: I am giving you head to toe Quaker Oats fantasy. 960 00:37:49,834 --> 00:37:53,605 My hair is period, historically accurate. 961 00:37:53,605 --> 00:37:56,374 I've got my red velvet coat. 962 00:37:56,374 --> 00:37:57,909 Bitch, I am it. 963 00:37:57,909 --> 00:37:59,677 Rachel: Talk about a John Hancock 964 00:37:59,677 --> 00:38:01,479 or lack thereof. 965 00:38:01,479 --> 00:38:03,281 [all laugh] 966 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:04,749 RuPaul: She's cross-dressing the Delaware. 967 00:38:04,749 --> 00:38:06,151 [all laugh] 968 00:38:06,151 --> 00:38:08,720 Jaida Essence Hall. 969 00:38:08,720 --> 00:38:10,822 Carson: Let's run this look up the flagpole. 970 00:38:10,822 --> 00:38:14,692 Jaida: I'm giving you a sexy superhero of drag, 971 00:38:14,692 --> 00:38:17,262 and I'm ready to say any ho, any bitch, 972 00:38:17,262 --> 00:38:19,931 any queer person in this country that needs to be saved, 973 00:38:19,931 --> 00:38:21,299 I'm here to do it. 974 00:38:21,299 --> 00:38:23,101 Rachel: Now that is a landing strip. 975 00:38:23,101 --> 00:38:25,803 I'm gonna tell my waxer I want that next time. 976 00:38:25,803 --> 00:38:29,040 Carson: It's called the American bikini wax. 977 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:30,675 Rachel: Making my husband take the pledge of allegiance 978 00:38:30,675 --> 00:38:32,043 will have a whole new meaning. 979 00:38:32,043 --> 00:38:34,012 [all laugh]end act 980 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:36,581 Welcome, ladies. 981 00:38:36,581 --> 00:38:38,550 It's time for the judges' critiques, 982 00:38:39,918 --> 00:38:42,120 starting with Sherry Pie. 983 00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:45,456 During the debate you were really, really funny, 984 00:38:45,456 --> 00:38:47,425 and it felt like a really polished character to me. 985 00:38:47,425 --> 00:38:49,227 I would just say be careful 986 00:38:49,227 --> 00:38:51,262 about giving us variety of characters. 987 00:38:51,262 --> 00:38:55,166 It was similar, I think, to your mother in Gay's Anatomy 988 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:58,570 in that it was an older person, like you did for Snatch Game. 989 00:38:58,570 --> 00:39:00,905 I'm definitely gonna steal this look from you. 990 00:39:00,905 --> 00:39:02,907 I love the peplum-esque thing 991 00:39:02,907 --> 00:39:04,842 that's happening with the jacket. 992 00:39:04,842 --> 00:39:08,713 And you accentuate your fine and generous décolletage, 993 00:39:08,713 --> 00:39:09,714 I believe is the-- 994 00:39:09,714 --> 00:39:11,616 -Oh, yes. -Ah. You see, I know. 995 00:39:11,616 --> 00:39:15,720 I may not know "peplum," but I know décolletage. 996 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:18,623 All right, up next, Crystal Methyd. 997 00:39:18,623 --> 00:39:20,091 Hi. 998 00:39:20,091 --> 00:39:22,260 In the debate, I thought you were a real stand-out 999 00:39:22,260 --> 00:39:25,096 because you were stumping to be the drag president. 1000 00:39:25,096 --> 00:39:27,332 You did a really great job of embracing that concept. 1001 00:39:27,332 --> 00:39:29,167 You talked about your love of glitter. 1002 00:39:29,167 --> 00:39:31,202 I'm gonna cover the White House in glitter! 1003 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:33,671 And we've always said bring the you to the challenge, 1004 00:39:33,671 --> 00:39:35,340 and I thought you did that really well. 1005 00:39:35,340 --> 00:39:38,109 And there was never a moment of fear. 1006 00:39:38,109 --> 00:39:40,545 You just seemed incredibly sure of your character 1007 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:41,813 and having a ball. 1008 00:39:41,813 --> 00:39:44,983 This runway look might be a little bit confused. 1009 00:39:44,983 --> 00:39:48,086 I think the grosgrain belt I think is a great touch, 1010 00:39:48,086 --> 00:39:51,489 but having all of that excess to me was very distracting. 1011 00:39:51,489 --> 00:39:55,326 But when I see a fedora, it's awful nice. 1012 00:39:55,326 --> 00:39:56,661 You find them fedorable. 1013 00:39:56,661 --> 00:39:58,029 -Yes, yeah. -Ah, as you say. 1014 00:39:58,029 --> 00:40:00,231 [all laugh] 1015 00:40:00,231 --> 00:40:02,300 Up next, Heidi. 1016 00:40:02,300 --> 00:40:04,802 I have to say I fell into the gap. 1017 00:40:04,802 --> 00:40:06,204 -Did you really? -Yeah. 1018 00:40:06,204 --> 00:40:08,506 I thought your debate was really charming. 1019 00:40:08,506 --> 00:40:11,175 I think tapping into your small-town roots 1020 00:40:11,175 --> 00:40:13,378 from Ramseur, North Carolina, was great. 1021 00:40:13,378 --> 00:40:15,546 You know, you embraced who you are. 1022 00:40:15,546 --> 00:40:17,382 Yeah, you ever read Tennessee Williams? 1023 00:40:17,382 --> 00:40:20,218 I'd like to see you do Glass Menagerie or something. 1024 00:40:20,218 --> 00:40:21,352 Ooh. 1025 00:40:21,352 --> 00:40:24,022 I'm more partial to the Ass Menagerie myself. 1026 00:40:24,022 --> 00:40:25,990 [all laugh] 1027 00:40:25,990 --> 00:40:28,159 And then this look, I just feel like you're serving me 1028 00:40:28,159 --> 00:40:31,529 Reba McIntyre meets Baby June and her Newsboys. 1029 00:40:31,529 --> 00:40:34,198 I do like redheads of all kinds. 1030 00:40:34,198 --> 00:40:35,366 Oh, boy. 1031 00:40:35,366 --> 00:40:37,402 You better stop. [all laugh] 1032 00:40:37,402 --> 00:40:41,406 Up next, we've got the Widow Von'Du. 1033 00:40:41,406 --> 00:40:44,409 I love that you're the standout in this lineup. 1034 00:40:44,409 --> 00:40:45,910 The challenge was Stars and Stripes, 1035 00:40:45,910 --> 00:40:48,413 and you gave us that in a nontraditional way. 1036 00:40:48,413 --> 00:40:50,515 I love that it's black and white. 1037 00:40:50,515 --> 00:40:51,582 The presentation is perfect. 1038 00:40:51,582 --> 00:40:53,351 During the debate, 1039 00:40:53,351 --> 00:40:56,354 I thought you made some really wonderful points, 1040 00:40:56,354 --> 00:40:59,357 and looking at drag as a form of theater 1041 00:40:59,357 --> 00:41:01,192 to challenge you and make you think, 1042 00:41:01,192 --> 00:41:03,261 I thought you did such an excellent job. 1043 00:41:03,261 --> 00:41:06,664 I was craving, I guess for lack of a better term, 1044 00:41:06,664 --> 00:41:08,099 like, a joke punch-up in there. 1045 00:41:08,099 --> 00:41:12,103 You're such a presence on stage and you're so commanding, 1046 00:41:12,103 --> 00:41:15,707 but I felt like kind of it came across just a little bit angry. 1047 00:41:15,707 --> 00:41:16,975 Terrorists! 1048 00:41:16,975 --> 00:41:19,744 I wanted to give you a politician that was angry 1049 00:41:19,744 --> 00:41:21,746 because they are trying to get their point across. 1050 00:41:21,746 --> 00:41:25,416 And I just don't know... 1051 00:41:25,416 --> 00:41:27,085 [sighs] 1052 00:41:29,253 --> 00:41:32,857 It's very difficult to satirize 1053 00:41:32,857 --> 00:41:36,127 or do something that's wackier, funnier, wilder 1054 00:41:36,127 --> 00:41:37,528 than of course what's going on now. 1055 00:41:37,528 --> 00:41:40,264 -That's right. -I generally was having fun. 1056 00:41:40,264 --> 00:41:42,934 Playing the character that I was doing, 1057 00:41:42,934 --> 00:41:46,037 I literally thought I was doing the challenge. 1058 00:41:46,037 --> 00:41:47,305 You did do the challenge. 1059 00:41:47,305 --> 00:41:49,073 What the judges are saying 1060 00:41:49,073 --> 00:41:51,576 is that there weren't a lot of laughs in it, 1061 00:41:51,576 --> 00:41:55,046 and of course that's really what we're doing here. 1062 00:41:55,046 --> 00:41:58,683 I stayed up till 4:30 in the morning just writing stuff, 1063 00:41:58,683 --> 00:42:01,652 and it just feels like it was all for nothing. 1064 00:42:03,187 --> 00:42:05,056 You're digging yourself into a hole right now, 1065 00:42:05,056 --> 00:42:06,524 and you don't have to do that. 1066 00:42:06,524 --> 00:42:08,893 This is all just constructive criticism. 1067 00:42:08,893 --> 00:42:12,430 I am a musical theater kid, and you raise yourself 1068 00:42:12,430 --> 00:42:15,299 to think that your craft, your art is who you are. 1069 00:42:15,299 --> 00:42:16,567 And when you fuck something up, 1070 00:42:16,567 --> 00:42:19,270 it fundamentally takes away your self-worth. 1071 00:42:19,270 --> 00:42:20,304 Preach! 1072 00:42:20,304 --> 00:42:23,207 And separating a little more your craft 1073 00:42:23,207 --> 00:42:26,744 from who you are as a person, it's really helped me. 1074 00:42:26,744 --> 00:42:28,346 Let the church say a-man. 1075 00:42:28,346 --> 00:42:29,714 -A-man. -A-man. 1076 00:42:29,714 --> 00:42:33,317 That is so important right now. 1077 00:42:33,317 --> 00:42:34,719 And do you hear what she's saying, Widow? 1078 00:42:34,719 --> 00:42:38,189 I hear everything that everybody is saying to me. 1079 00:42:38,189 --> 00:42:40,425 I just--it's really hard for me to be here and just-- 1080 00:42:40,425 --> 00:42:41,759 It's hard. The competition's fucking hard. 1081 00:42:41,759 --> 00:42:43,428 But don't do that to yourself. 1082 00:42:43,428 --> 00:42:45,196 The payoff is not worth it. 1083 00:42:45,196 --> 00:42:48,833 You belong here, and don't let your saboteur do that. 1084 00:42:48,833 --> 00:42:52,403 So catch yourself. Be the star that you are. 1085 00:42:52,403 --> 00:42:54,539 Thank you. 1086 00:42:54,539 --> 00:42:57,809 Up next, Jackie Cox. 1087 00:42:57,809 --> 00:42:59,043 Salaam, RuPaul June. 1088 00:42:59,043 --> 00:43:00,611 So the debate. 1089 00:43:00,611 --> 00:43:03,915 When I figured out what your whole shtick was "aboot," 1090 00:43:03,915 --> 00:43:06,350 I thought this is gonna get good. 1091 00:43:06,350 --> 00:43:09,287 For me, the Canada thing became a little tiresome. 1092 00:43:09,287 --> 00:43:11,556 Jeff even said, "Can you answer this question 1093 00:43:11,556 --> 00:43:13,257 and not reference Canada." 1094 00:43:13,257 --> 00:43:16,394 You're talented, obviously, and bright and quick. 1095 00:43:16,394 --> 00:43:18,663 But it's a one-joke idea, and you know, 1096 00:43:18,663 --> 00:43:20,631 you keep doing variations of that, there you go. 1097 00:43:20,631 --> 00:43:23,868 In comedy, you always want some sort of element of surprise. 1098 00:43:23,868 --> 00:43:26,337 So unless you heighten to the absurd, 1099 00:43:26,337 --> 00:43:29,774 there was just kind of a plateauing point. 1100 00:43:29,774 --> 00:43:31,476 Let's talk about your runway look. 1101 00:43:31,476 --> 00:43:33,945 You exposed a piece of you and your heritage, 1102 00:43:33,945 --> 00:43:37,782 embracing something very beautiful and touching, 1103 00:43:37,782 --> 00:43:39,951 and this makes a political statement. 1104 00:43:39,951 --> 00:43:41,619 I love what this says about what America really is, 1105 00:43:41,619 --> 00:43:43,921 which is, yeah, we're a nation of immigrants, 1106 00:43:43,921 --> 00:43:45,690 of people who come from everywhere, 1107 00:43:45,690 --> 00:43:46,958 and we come together. 1108 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:51,062 And it's such a simple outfit that says so much. 1109 00:43:51,062 --> 00:43:52,964 Are you religious, may I ask? 1110 00:43:52,964 --> 00:43:54,866 I'm not, and to be honest, 1111 00:43:54,866 --> 00:43:57,034 this outfit really represents the importance 1112 00:43:57,034 --> 00:44:00,004 that visibility for people of religious minorities 1113 00:44:00,004 --> 00:44:01,973 need to have in this country. 1114 00:44:01,973 --> 00:44:03,975 Isn't this an interesting wrinkle, though. 1115 00:44:03,975 --> 00:44:06,711 Is there something in that religion 1116 00:44:06,711 --> 00:44:12,350 that is anti-homosexuality and anti-woman? 1117 00:44:12,350 --> 00:44:14,952 Does that complicate the issue? 1118 00:44:14,952 --> 00:44:16,754 I'm just raising it and thinking out loud, 1119 00:44:16,754 --> 00:44:18,356 and maybe being stupid, but what do you think? 1120 00:44:18,356 --> 00:44:21,058 No, no, I think, you know, drag has always 1121 00:44:21,058 --> 00:44:22,960 shaken the tree, so to speak, 1122 00:44:22,960 --> 00:44:26,531 and there are so many different layers to this presentation. 1123 00:44:26,531 --> 00:44:28,533 And if it was ever gonna be done, 1124 00:44:28,533 --> 00:44:29,901 this is the stage to do it. 1125 00:44:29,901 --> 00:44:31,435 It's a complex issue. 1126 00:44:31,435 --> 00:44:33,938 I have my own misgivings about the way 1127 00:44:33,938 --> 00:44:36,440 that LGBT people are treated in the Middle East. 1128 00:44:36,440 --> 00:44:38,576 And at the same time, I am one. 1129 00:44:38,576 --> 00:44:41,212 But what is so important is to me, 1130 00:44:41,212 --> 00:44:44,682 that if you just happen to be different, 1131 00:44:44,682 --> 00:44:46,717 then, like, live that truth. 1132 00:44:46,717 --> 00:44:51,422 And when the Muslim ban happened, 1133 00:44:51,422 --> 00:45:00,097 it really destroyed a lot of my faith in this country. 1134 00:45:00,097 --> 00:45:03,134 And it really hurt my family. 1135 00:45:04,468 --> 00:45:07,371 [sobs] And that's so wrong to me. 1136 00:45:08,873 --> 00:45:13,945 And I had to show America 1137 00:45:13,945 --> 00:45:19,717 that you can be LGBT and from the Middle East 1138 00:45:19,717 --> 00:45:21,619 and there's gonna be complicated shit around that, 1139 00:45:21,619 --> 00:45:22,687 and that's okay. 1140 00:45:22,687 --> 00:45:25,890 But I'm here, 1141 00:45:25,890 --> 00:45:27,291 and I deserve to be in America 1142 00:45:27,291 --> 00:45:29,293 just as much as anyone else. 1143 00:45:29,293 --> 00:45:32,096 Everything you're saying really registers with me. 1144 00:45:32,096 --> 00:45:35,833 At the end of the day, this country is for everyone, 1145 00:45:35,833 --> 00:45:40,938 and I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family. 1146 00:45:40,938 --> 00:45:42,573 Thank you, guys. 1147 00:45:42,573 --> 00:45:44,542 Thank you, Jackie. 1148 00:45:44,542 --> 00:45:46,677 [sniffles] 1149 00:45:46,677 --> 00:45:49,046 Up next, Gigi Goode. 1150 00:45:49,046 --> 00:45:50,548 Let's talk about this look. 1151 00:45:50,548 --> 00:45:55,953 Normally, I hate a minute man, but this is fantastic. 1152 00:45:55,953 --> 00:45:59,724 It's beautiful and tailored. It's delicious. 1153 00:45:59,724 --> 00:46:00,992 But are you dressed as an American 1154 00:46:00,992 --> 00:46:02,593 or are you dressed as a Redcoat? 1155 00:46:02,593 --> 00:46:05,529 You'll never tell. Maybe you're Benedict Arnold. 1156 00:46:05,529 --> 00:46:06,731 Certainly not Bene-dick Arnold. 1157 00:46:06,731 --> 00:46:08,966 Nope, maybe not tonight. [all laugh] 1158 00:46:08,966 --> 00:46:11,936 How, exactly--because I'm a little unfamiliar-- 1159 00:46:11,936 --> 00:46:15,606 so what do you-- how--how--what-- 1160 00:46:15,606 --> 00:46:17,508 Yeah. 1161 00:46:19,243 --> 00:46:21,045 What do you do, exactly? 1162 00:46:21,045 --> 00:46:22,580 Is it--is it all tucked? [all laugh] 1163 00:46:22,580 --> 00:46:25,716 Everything is tucked, and you can achieve that-- 1164 00:46:25,716 --> 00:46:29,286 It's not something for national television right now. 1165 00:46:29,286 --> 00:46:31,589 Okay, okay. [all laugh] 1166 00:46:31,589 --> 00:46:33,991 I'm not sure. Are you a big politics fan? 1167 00:46:33,991 --> 00:46:36,193 You know, unfortunately, I'm not. 1168 00:46:36,193 --> 00:46:37,428 No further questions. 1169 00:46:37,428 --> 00:46:39,830 Yeah, I think that hurt you in this challenge, 1170 00:46:39,830 --> 00:46:41,098 because to be able to parody something, 1171 00:46:41,098 --> 00:46:43,167 you have to kind of have a base knowledge of it. 1172 00:46:43,167 --> 00:46:45,169 And I felt like maybe that was missing, 1173 00:46:45,169 --> 00:46:46,704 and you were a little less confident 1174 00:46:46,704 --> 00:46:48,339 and a little more quiet than you normally are. 1175 00:46:49,840 --> 00:46:53,077 Up next, Jaida Essence Hall. 1176 00:46:53,077 --> 00:46:54,345 Hi, y'all. 1177 00:46:54,345 --> 00:46:56,514 Let's re-tattle the re-tittle of her rebuttal. 1178 00:46:56,514 --> 00:46:58,549 [all laugh] 1179 00:46:58,549 --> 00:47:00,284 Your platform was about being confused 1180 00:47:00,284 --> 00:47:03,087 with what's going on in politics today, and I'm with you. 1181 00:47:03,087 --> 00:47:05,756 You had a great moment where Jeff had asked you a question, 1182 00:47:05,756 --> 00:47:06,791 and you didn't really know the answer. 1183 00:47:06,791 --> 00:47:07,925 You were like, "Look over there." 1184 00:47:07,925 --> 00:47:09,860 It was so genius. 1185 00:47:09,860 --> 00:47:10,861 I liked it, too. 1186 00:47:10,861 --> 00:47:12,096 I don't know if you planned it. 1187 00:47:12,096 --> 00:47:14,231 I really wanted to, like, show how politicians 1188 00:47:14,231 --> 00:47:16,567 are always, like, well, whatever we have to say 1189 00:47:16,567 --> 00:47:18,002 to get the attention off of me. 1190 00:47:18,002 --> 00:47:19,370 Yeah, you had 1191 00:47:19,370 --> 00:47:21,972 the best off-the-cuff remarks in the debate. 1192 00:47:21,972 --> 00:47:23,574 You made me laugh the most. 1193 00:47:23,574 --> 00:47:26,911 You just did Jaida Goes to Washington. 1194 00:47:26,911 --> 00:47:28,012 Ooh! 1195 00:47:28,012 --> 00:47:29,013 And it was really effective. 1196 00:47:29,013 --> 00:47:30,815 2020, honey. 1197 00:47:30,815 --> 00:47:32,450 We're getting ready, baby. 1198 00:47:32,450 --> 00:47:35,519 And this outfit, wowie, wow-wow-wow. 1199 00:47:35,519 --> 00:47:37,588 Yeah, that's something. 1200 00:47:37,588 --> 00:47:39,490 [all laugh] 1201 00:47:39,490 --> 00:47:41,425 I don't know where your body ends 1202 00:47:41,425 --> 00:47:43,627 and then, like, the illusion begins, 1203 00:47:43,627 --> 00:47:44,895 and I guess I don't wanna know. 1204 00:47:44,895 --> 00:47:47,398 But I also wanna know everything. 1205 00:47:47,398 --> 00:47:49,233 [all laugh] 1206 00:47:49,233 --> 00:47:51,302 This outfit makes me proud to be an American. 1207 00:47:51,302 --> 00:47:52,837 Oh, well, thank you. 1208 00:47:52,837 --> 00:47:53,938 Thank you, ladies. 1209 00:47:53,938 --> 00:47:55,372 I think we've heard enough. 1210 00:47:55,372 --> 00:48:00,511 While you untuck backstage, the judges and I will debate. 1211 00:48:01,812 --> 00:48:06,016 All right, now, just between us political animals, 1212 00:48:06,016 --> 00:48:07,618 what do you think? 1213 00:48:07,618 --> 00:48:09,120 Sherry Pie. 1214 00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:10,955 In the debate, I thought she was pretty polished. 1215 00:48:10,955 --> 00:48:14,592 I could tell it was a character that she had done before. 1216 00:48:14,592 --> 00:48:15,726 It's just getting a little tired. 1217 00:48:15,726 --> 00:48:17,661 Throughout the season, on the runway 1218 00:48:17,661 --> 00:48:19,130 she was giving us a lot of, you know, dresses 1219 00:48:19,130 --> 00:48:20,264 with kind of a trumpet kind of shape. 1220 00:48:20,264 --> 00:48:23,033 So this was a refreshing change for me. 1221 00:48:23,033 --> 00:48:24,735 Crystal Methyd. 1222 00:48:24,735 --> 00:48:29,006 She didn't try too hard to do the politician act. 1223 00:48:29,006 --> 00:48:31,675 She just did Crystal Methyd. 1224 00:48:31,675 --> 00:48:32,810 And then her runway look was amazing. 1225 00:48:32,810 --> 00:48:34,478 It went so different. 1226 00:48:34,478 --> 00:48:36,247 Yeah, I love Crystal Methyd's aesthetic, 1227 00:48:36,247 --> 00:48:38,983 and I'm so happy that at this point in the competition 1228 00:48:38,983 --> 00:48:40,985 she's really finding her confidence 1229 00:48:40,985 --> 00:48:43,187 to just be her freaky self. 1230 00:48:43,187 --> 00:48:44,588 Heidi. 1231 00:48:44,588 --> 00:48:47,158 During the debate, I got an air of real sweetness from her. 1232 00:48:47,158 --> 00:48:48,292 What she smartly did, 1233 00:48:48,292 --> 00:48:50,461 when she didn't have something funny to say, 1234 00:48:50,461 --> 00:48:52,863 she gave us a funny reaction to somebody else. 1235 00:48:52,863 --> 00:48:54,799 She gave us a pearl clutch and a gasp. 1236 00:48:54,799 --> 00:48:56,534 She reminds me a little bit of Jimmy Carter 1237 00:48:56,534 --> 00:48:58,202 and President Clinton, too. 1238 00:48:58,202 --> 00:49:00,571 She reminds me of George Clinton and Billy Carter. 1239 00:49:00,571 --> 00:49:03,073 Ah. [laughs] 1240 00:49:03,073 --> 00:49:05,810 The Widow Von'Du. 1241 00:49:05,810 --> 00:49:08,179 She almost just played the part 1242 00:49:08,179 --> 00:49:10,114 of an actual candidate for president. 1243 00:49:10,114 --> 00:49:12,316 There was nothing that drag about it. 1244 00:49:12,316 --> 00:49:14,485 I think it's good to be conscientious and preparation, 1245 00:49:14,485 --> 00:49:17,688 but sometimes I say get some sleep. 1246 00:49:17,688 --> 00:49:19,023 [laughs] 1247 00:49:19,023 --> 00:49:21,559 Although she didn't pop in the debate, 1248 00:49:21,559 --> 00:49:22,893 she could have remained positive, 1249 00:49:22,893 --> 00:49:25,663 because her runway look was really striking. 1250 00:49:25,663 --> 00:49:28,732 But I feel like she's almost giving up on herself. 1251 00:49:28,732 --> 00:49:33,671 It is like the thorns of a rose growing inward on itself, 1252 00:49:33,671 --> 00:49:37,074 but it's hers to understand this about herself 1253 00:49:37,074 --> 00:49:38,542 and to dig herself out of it. 1254 00:49:38,542 --> 00:49:39,777 Jackie Cox. 1255 00:49:39,777 --> 00:49:41,879 For the debate, I say blame Canada. 1256 00:49:41,879 --> 00:49:43,047 [all laugh] 1257 00:49:43,047 --> 00:49:44,381 I think over-preparation 1258 00:49:44,381 --> 00:49:46,217 may have gotten in her way this week. 1259 00:49:46,217 --> 00:49:48,385 And it started really strong, 1260 00:49:48,385 --> 00:49:50,955 but it got really tired really fast. 1261 00:49:50,955 --> 00:49:56,260 But her runway look was beautiful and sort of amazing. 1262 00:49:56,260 --> 00:49:58,262 That outfit spoke so many volumes, 1263 00:49:58,262 --> 00:49:59,797 and hearing about her family 1264 00:49:59,797 --> 00:50:01,732 emphasized what she was going for. 1265 00:50:01,732 --> 00:50:03,467 Gigi Goode. 1266 00:50:03,467 --> 00:50:05,636 When I saw her standing there to start her debate, 1267 00:50:05,636 --> 00:50:07,104 she looked so great. 1268 00:50:07,104 --> 00:50:09,940 It looked like Ralph Lauren and Emilio Pucci had a baby. 1269 00:50:09,940 --> 00:50:11,208 Yes! 1270 00:50:11,208 --> 00:50:12,810 But there was a kind of deer-in-headlights quality. 1271 00:50:12,810 --> 00:50:14,745 I would love to have seen more politics, 1272 00:50:14,745 --> 00:50:17,114 even if it was just absurd. 1273 00:50:17,114 --> 00:50:19,783 I would have just been throwing in political words like caucus. 1274 00:50:19,783 --> 00:50:20,985 [all laugh] 1275 00:50:20,985 --> 00:50:23,053 Jaida Essence Hall. 1276 00:50:23,053 --> 00:50:24,955 She was so fun during the debate. 1277 00:50:24,955 --> 00:50:26,624 She was just so sharp. 1278 00:50:26,624 --> 00:50:29,426 The insults that she threw were so quick. 1279 00:50:29,426 --> 00:50:34,164 And it's actually a beautiful social commentary on politics. 1280 00:50:34,164 --> 00:50:36,634 Yeah. We have every right to be confused. 1281 00:50:36,634 --> 00:50:40,037 And then tonight's runway look was funny and fabulous. 1282 00:50:40,037 --> 00:50:42,039 She is the woman I aspire to be 1283 00:50:42,039 --> 00:50:43,173 when I get dressed in the morning, 1284 00:50:43,173 --> 00:50:45,142 and I know that I will never look like that. 1285 00:50:45,142 --> 00:50:48,212 All right, so let's go to Michelle Visage via satellite 1286 00:50:48,212 --> 00:50:49,980 and hear what she has to say. 1287 00:50:49,980 --> 00:50:51,148 Hi, Michelle! 1288 00:50:51,148 --> 00:50:52,716 [static] Ru! Oh, my God. 1289 00:50:52,716 --> 00:50:54,285 First and foremost... 1290 00:50:54,285 --> 00:50:55,886 Um, excuse me. 1291 00:50:55,886 --> 00:50:58,055 Who is that woman sitting next to you? 1292 00:50:58,055 --> 00:51:00,190 It's a bad transmission. 1293 00:51:00,190 --> 00:51:02,693 Wait a minute. Hold on. Who is that by your side? 1294 00:51:02,693 --> 00:51:03,928 Okay, we'll just move on. 1295 00:51:03,928 --> 00:51:06,030 What a shame, what a shame. What a loss. 1296 00:51:06,030 --> 00:51:08,966 Oh, hell, no. This is not some girl sitting in my seat. 1297 00:51:08,966 --> 00:51:11,001 Silence. 1298 00:51:11,001 --> 00:51:12,770 I've made my decision. 1299 00:51:12,770 --> 00:51:14,805 I will not be silenced! Listen to me! 1300 00:51:14,805 --> 00:51:15,873 -Turn it off. -Who is that woman-- 1301 00:51:15,873 --> 00:51:16,874 [static] 1302 00:51:16,874 --> 00:51:19,310 Bring back my girls.end act 1303 00:51:21,111 --> 00:51:22,846 Welcome back, ladies. 1304 00:51:22,846 --> 00:51:24,882 I've made some decisions. 1305 00:51:28,652 --> 00:51:31,188 Sherry Pie. 1306 00:51:31,188 --> 00:51:32,289 You're safe. 1307 00:51:32,289 --> 00:51:35,225 You may step to the back of the stage. 1308 00:51:40,831 --> 00:51:42,833 Heidi. 1309 00:51:42,833 --> 00:51:47,738 Tonight, lady sings the red, white, and blues. 1310 00:51:49,773 --> 00:51:51,609 -You're safe. -Thank you. 1311 00:51:53,310 --> 00:51:55,879 Jaida Essence Hall. 1312 00:51:55,879 --> 00:51:58,983 Your campaign was all about confusion, 1313 00:51:58,983 --> 00:52:03,821 but tonight, it's very clear. 1314 00:52:03,821 --> 00:52:06,190 You are the winner of this week's challenge. 1315 00:52:06,190 --> 00:52:07,358 [applause] 1316 00:52:07,358 --> 00:52:08,926 Oh, my God. [laughs] 1317 00:52:08,926 --> 00:52:10,661 Thank you so much. Oh, my God. 1318 00:52:10,661 --> 00:52:15,099 Con-drag-ulations. You've won a cash tip of $5.000. 1319 00:52:15,099 --> 00:52:17,534 Ooh, I can buy nice shoes. 1320 00:52:18,635 --> 00:52:20,004 You may join the other girls. 1321 00:52:20,004 --> 00:52:22,706 Bitch, I won another motherfucking-- 1322 00:52:22,706 --> 00:52:24,241 I can't say motherfucking, can I? 1323 00:52:24,241 --> 00:52:25,676 I won! 1324 00:52:25,676 --> 00:52:27,244 That's it. [laughs] 1325 00:52:29,213 --> 00:52:30,247 Crystal Methyd. 1326 00:52:33,350 --> 00:52:35,953 You're safe. Glitterally. 1327 00:52:35,953 --> 00:52:37,154 [laughs] Thank you. 1328 00:52:40,624 --> 00:52:42,326 Widow Von'Du. 1329 00:52:42,326 --> 00:52:47,197 On the runway, you stood out like the star that you are. 1330 00:52:47,197 --> 00:52:52,169 But in the debate, you blended into the background. 1331 00:52:52,169 --> 00:52:53,771 Jackie Cox. 1332 00:52:53,771 --> 00:52:58,442 Your runway look is bold and beautiful, 1333 00:52:58,442 --> 00:53:04,214 but your debate performance was a little Canada Dry. 1334 00:53:05,382 --> 00:53:07,551 Gigi Goode. 1335 00:53:07,551 --> 00:53:11,021 This runway look is a feather in your cap, 1336 00:53:11,021 --> 00:53:15,926 but your debate was not revolutionary. 1337 00:53:19,029 --> 00:53:20,264 Gigi Goode. 1338 00:53:23,267 --> 00:53:24,568 You're safe. 1339 00:53:24,568 --> 00:53:26,737 You may join the other girls. 1340 00:53:30,040 --> 00:53:32,776 You will not see me in the bottom again. 1341 00:53:37,181 --> 00:53:40,484 Widow Von'Du, Jackie Cox, 1342 00:53:40,484 --> 00:53:42,252 I'm sorry, my dears, 1343 00:53:42,252 --> 00:53:46,023 but you are up for elimination. 1344 00:53:47,491 --> 00:53:50,360 Two queens stand before me. 1345 00:53:50,360 --> 00:53:54,798 Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me 1346 00:53:54,798 --> 00:54:00,471 and save yourself from elimination. 1347 00:54:02,172 --> 00:54:04,274 The time has come... [thunder] 1348 00:54:04,274 --> 00:54:07,644 for you to lip sync... 1349 00:54:07,644 --> 00:54:12,015 [echoing] for your life! 1350 00:54:13,283 --> 00:54:16,653 I want Mama Ru to see why she brought me here, 1351 00:54:16,653 --> 00:54:19,323 and that even though I let her down in this challenge, 1352 00:54:19,323 --> 00:54:20,757 I'm a fighter, 1353 00:54:20,757 --> 00:54:23,360 and I'm not gonna let her down in this lip sync. 1354 00:54:24,394 --> 00:54:27,331 Oh, trust, I am not losing this. 1355 00:54:27,331 --> 00:54:29,533 This is my chance to redeem myself, 1356 00:54:29,533 --> 00:54:32,569 and I'm not ready for this dream to die. 1357 00:54:32,569 --> 00:54:38,008 Good luck, and don't fuck it up. 1358 00:54:38,008 --> 00:54:40,177 [music plays] 1359 00:54:41,745 --> 00:54:46,049 ♪ Do you ever feel like a plastic bag ♪ 1360 00:54:46,049 --> 00:54:49,786 ♪ Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again ♪ 1361 00:54:49,786 --> 00:54:53,457 ♪ Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin ♪ 1362 00:54:53,457 --> 00:54:57,728 ♪ Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in ♪ 1363 00:54:57,728 --> 00:55:01,365 ♪ Do you ever feel already buried deep ♪ 1364 00:55:01,365 --> 00:55:02,966 ♪ Six feet under screams ♪ 1365 00:55:02,966 --> 00:55:05,736 ♪ But no one seems to hear a thing ♪ 1366 00:55:05,736 --> 00:55:08,972 ♪ Do you know that there's still a chance for you ♪ 1367 00:55:08,972 --> 00:55:11,041 ♪ 'Cause there's a spark in you ♪ 1368 00:55:11,041 --> 00:55:15,979 ♪ You just gotta ignite the light ♪ 1369 00:55:15,979 --> 00:55:19,583 ♪ And let it shine ♪ 1370 00:55:19,583 --> 00:55:23,654 ♪ Just own the night ♪ 1371 00:55:23,654 --> 00:55:26,890 ♪ Like the Fourth of July ♪ 1372 00:55:26,890 --> 00:55:30,761 ♪ 'Cause, baby, you're a firework ♪ 1373 00:55:30,761 --> 00:55:34,398 ♪ Come on, show 'em what your worth ♪ 1374 00:55:34,398 --> 00:55:38,268 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1375 00:55:38,268 --> 00:55:43,707 ♪ As you shoot across the sky... ♪ 1376 00:55:43,707 --> 00:55:45,509 I'm exploding out on that stage 1377 00:55:45,509 --> 00:55:49,780 because I'm feeling the weight of everyone who's ever been told 1378 00:55:49,780 --> 00:55:51,582 they need to go back home where they come from. 1379 00:55:51,582 --> 00:55:54,451 And I'm here to let them know that, baby, you're a firework, 1380 00:55:54,451 --> 00:55:57,521 and you have a place right here in America. 1381 00:55:57,521 --> 00:56:01,725 ♪ 'Cause, baby, you're a firework ♪ 1382 00:56:01,725 --> 00:56:05,896 ♪ Come on, show 'em what your worth ♪ 1383 00:56:05,896 --> 00:56:09,166 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1384 00:56:09,166 --> 00:56:13,437 ♪ As you shoot across the sky ♪ 1385 00:56:13,437 --> 00:56:17,207 ♪ Baby, you're a firework ♪ 1386 00:56:17,207 --> 00:56:21,478 ♪ Come on, let your colors burst ♪ 1387 00:56:21,478 --> 00:56:24,615 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1388 00:56:24,615 --> 00:56:30,287 ♪ You're gonna leave 'em calling, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1389 00:56:30,287 --> 00:56:32,689 ♪ Boom, boom, boom ♪ 1390 00:56:32,689 --> 00:56:36,126 ♪ Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon ♪ 1391 00:56:38,829 --> 00:56:40,163 [cheers and applause] 1392 00:56:40,163 --> 00:56:41,198 Very moving. 1393 00:56:41,198 --> 00:56:42,866 Very. Jeez. 1394 00:56:46,770 --> 00:56:49,673 Ladies, I've made my decision. 1395 00:56:56,713 --> 00:56:59,316 Jackie Cox, shantay you stay. 1396 00:57:02,586 --> 00:57:03,887 Thank you. 1397 00:57:03,887 --> 00:57:07,224 I won't, won't, won't let you down again. 1398 00:57:07,224 --> 00:57:09,359 You may join the other girls. 1399 00:57:11,495 --> 00:57:13,130 I love you. 1400 00:57:15,332 --> 00:57:17,167 [exhales] 1401 00:57:20,971 --> 00:57:27,511 Widow Von'Du, remember, you're a big star. 1402 00:57:27,511 --> 00:57:29,913 Now and forever. 1403 00:57:29,913 --> 00:57:33,483 Now sashay away. 1404 00:57:36,787 --> 00:57:39,856 I feel like I let you down. 1405 00:57:39,856 --> 00:57:41,491 You did not let me down. 1406 00:57:41,491 --> 00:57:45,128 Thank you for this amazing opportunity. 1407 00:57:45,128 --> 00:57:47,864 [applause] 1408 00:57:54,271 --> 00:57:57,708 Congratulations. 1409 00:57:57,708 --> 00:58:01,545 My fellow Americans, I want to leave you with this. 1410 00:58:01,545 --> 00:58:05,182 Always let your thighs rub together 1411 00:58:05,182 --> 00:58:08,218 like they harmonize. 1412 00:58:08,218 --> 00:58:10,754 [cheers and applause] 1413 00:58:11,988 --> 00:58:13,824 I love you! 1414 00:58:15,625 --> 00:58:17,260 [sighs] 1415 00:58:17,260 --> 00:58:21,264 I feel like I let my inner demons get the best of me, 1416 00:58:21,264 --> 00:58:26,703 and I let everyone who believes in me down, and... 1417 00:58:26,703 --> 00:58:28,405 I tried. 1418 00:58:30,207 --> 00:58:33,810 I said the other day that's all you can do is try. 1419 00:58:33,810 --> 00:58:35,979 I just wish I would have tried harder. 1420 00:58:38,081 --> 00:58:40,384 Kansas City, here I come. 1421 00:58:42,352 --> 00:58:44,020 [cries] 1422 00:58:47,791 --> 00:58:50,594 Con-drag-ulations, ladies. 1423 00:58:50,594 --> 00:58:54,030 And remember, if you can't love yourself, 1424 00:58:54,030 --> 00:58:56,366 how in the hell you gonna love somebody else? 1425 00:58:56,366 --> 00:58:58,068 Can I get an "amen" up in here? 1426 00:58:58,068 --> 00:58:59,536 -Amen! -Amen! 1427 00:58:59,536 --> 00:59:02,439 Michelle, can I get an "amen" up in here? 1428 00:59:02,439 --> 00:59:05,375 [static] Amen! Jeff Goldblum, call me.graphic 1429 00:59:05,375 --> 00:59:06,943 [all laugh] 1430 00:59:06,943 --> 00:59:11,148 All right, now let the music play! 1431 00:59:11,148 --> 00:59:14,885 ♪ I am American, American ♪vote 1432 00:59:14,885 --> 00:59:15,919 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1433 00:59:15,919 --> 00:59:18,855 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1434 00:59:18,855 --> 00:59:20,323 ♪ Just like you, too ♪ 1435 00:59:24,361 --> 00:59:27,397 There we go. There we go. 1436 00:59:27,397 --> 00:59:29,166 Wow, wow. 1437 00:59:29,166 --> 00:59:32,769 Wow, wow, wow. 1438 00:59:32,769 --> 00:59:34,204 Amazing. 1439 01:01:38,395 --> 01:01:40,096 RuPaul: Next time on RuPaul's Drag Race. 1440 01:01:40,096 --> 01:01:44,167 You're going to be making over Drag Race super fans. 1441 01:01:44,167 --> 01:01:45,835 But here's the thing. 1442 01:01:45,835 --> 01:01:50,240 They have no idea what's about to happen to them. 1443 01:01:51,875 --> 01:01:54,344 -Surprise! -Aah! 1444 01:01:54,344 --> 01:01:56,947 I'm a huge fucking fan of the show. 1445 01:01:56,947 --> 01:01:59,215 I totally buy that you guys are sisters. 1446 01:01:59,215 --> 01:02:00,283 I have a question. 1447 01:02:00,283 --> 01:02:02,152 What in the fuck am I looking at? 1448 01:02:04,654 --> 01:02:05,622 Bitch. 1449 01:02:05,622 --> 01:02:07,357 [laughs] The nerve. 1450 01:02:10,427 --> 01:02:14,631 ♪ I am American, American, American ♪ 1451 01:02:14,631 --> 01:02:17,367 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1452 01:02:17,367 --> 01:02:18,702 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1453 01:02:18,702 --> 01:02:22,472 ♪ I am American, American, American ♪ 1454 01:02:22,472 --> 01:02:25,442 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1455 01:02:25,442 --> 01:02:26,876 ♪ Just like you, too ♪ 1456 01:02:26,876 --> 01:02:30,480 ♪ Am-Am-Am-Am-American, American, American ♪ 1457 01:02:30,480 --> 01:02:33,316 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1458 01:02:33,316 --> 01:02:34,551 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1459 01:02:34,551 --> 01:02:37,387 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1460 01:02:37,387 --> 01:02:40,423 ♪ Just like you, too ♪