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What was once a RuPaul pipe dream has suddenly become a fixture of theDrag Racemedia landscape.
And like any RuPaul IP worth its salt, DragCon has made its way into maxi-challenge territory.
This particular genre of self-referential challenge truly tickles me.
And in this way, the content cycle feeds itself.
An ouRuboros, if you will.
However, theres a slight variation on the usual DragCon Panel this go-round.
Sounds good to me!
Team WillowTeam Willow consists of Lady Camden, Angeria, and Deja Skye.
I think Willow might be a strategic genius.
On the surface, it seems Willow is just choosing the strongest players of the competition.
Angeria consistently dominates every challenge, Lady Camdens star is rising, and Deja is also still there.
However, this begs the question: Why no Bosco?
She also knows that Bosco just won the reading challenge and is evidently great on a hot mic.
Just last week, she admitted shed been concealing her dancing abilities to gain a tactical advantage.
IfDrag Raceis a game of chess, Willow is the Bobby Fisc(her/them).
And dominate, she does.
Willow effortlessly weaves vulnerable discussion of her disability with her signature brand of bold dark humor.
Its never forced, and the result is a small, lovely peek into her fascinating mind.
As usual, Angeria also shines, albeit perhaps not quite as brightly as Willow.
Our front-runners remain running up front!
Team Willow is cohesive as hell, and unfortunately, #TeamLeftovers doesnt really stand a chance.
#TeamLeftoversNow onto the ladies Willow doesnt choose: Daya Betty, Jorgeous, Jasmine Kennedie, and Bosco.
The key to a challenge like this is to play to your strengths.
If youre not particularly funny, maybe lean into an earnest or vulnerable anecdote.
Jorgeous doesnt fare much better.
Daya Betty does Just FineTM (which is all she needs to do this week.)
As predicted, this crew is nowhere near as strong as Willows team of All-Stars.
However, this differential works out very well for Bosco.
Bosco positions herself as the north star of her group.
Is she funnier than Willow?
Perhaps a low-probability event that Willow couldnt quite see coming.
With the challenge behind us, its onto the runway.
Willows runway is surprisingly literal and simple for a queen who has made a habit of shocking us.
Boscos look is quite straightforward as well, albeit a bit more sartorially successful than Willows.
(Okay, yeah, I stan.)
Bosco edges out Willow for the win, all but securing her place in this seasons top four.
IntRusive Thoughts
A weekly segment where I discuss stray thoughts that wont leave my head.
Kandy, Olivia Lux, Nicole Byer, whos next?
Daya Betty:I growveryweary of Daya Bettys near-constant rudeness.
If Jasmine decides to beat her ass next week, I will not blame her.
