Episode Discussion: The Final Three

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The Final Three

Welcome back, squirrel friends! It’s time for the LAST leg of the race! Will Chad's experience and poise earn her the crown? Will Sharon prove that she really is the new face of drag by taking the competition? Or will evil previal and Phi Phi become America's Next Drag Superstar?

Wigs and heels don’t go on for a few hours yet, but let’s get the T flowing now!

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Comments

[myswtghst.livejournal.com]

Agreed. I think, after crowning Tyra, who was not a fan favorite, then crowning Raja, who was a fan favorite, but also skewed much more androgynous / alternative (and many have complained about her level of experience), Ru had (perfectly reasonable) concerns about crowning any of the top 3 - Sharon is alternative (Raja), Phi Phi is never gonna be a fan favorite (Tyra minus any charm / self-awareness), and Chad may be a little too perfect / experienced for some fans (Bebe / Raja).

So, while I was totally frustrated last night, in the end, I'm kind of glad the fans get a voice in this one, too. :)

[10101110.livejournal.com]

I don't know why Chad being experienced would be a problem for some viewers. This is a competition after all and having experience in my opinion isn't a bad thing. As I stated I really don't care if Sharon or Chad wins as long as it's not Phi Phi, she is as Latrice Royale said "very shady" - there was no reason why she had to sabotage Jiggly Caliente, if she truly feels she could and should win then she let her talent shine instead of being under handed.

[pharna.livejournal.com]

For sure. Chad and Raja didn't win every single challenge. Both of them had to LSfYL before the final competition. Sure, Raja and Bebe were both models and had an advantage in the whole fashion thing, but there's more than just that to competition(thankfully) and they lost a fair number of times.

I agree, Phi Phi...GODDAAAAAAANG you are a shady bitch! GTFO!

[10101110.livejournal.com]

I love this shirt (http://store.sharonneedles.com/product/i-ran-into-sharon-needles-at-party-city-tee), Phi Phi and her bitchy/under handed ways gave Sharon a great tag line lol.

[pharna.livejournal.com]

That shirt is AWESOME. <3

Pity I won't be in Party City any time soon. :(

I think there needs to be a Phi Phi Phan Club sticker with that bloodhound mounting Phi Phi. Man that was a great scene. THANK YOU DOGGIE <3

[10101110.livejournal.com]

Sharon needs to do a commercial for Party City :)

[myswtghst.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing (being experienced), it's just something I heard bandied about, both in fan communities and on the show (though that was mostly from Shangela / Alexis) as a criticism of Raja, and could see translating to Chad.

[10101110.livejournal.com]

I believe when they talk about experience they are referring to Chad's age and the fact that she is older than Phi Phi or Sharon, while they are looking for a talented queen they are also thinking about the next face of drag. I don't think it's an ageist thing per sa, I think it's more of a "next generation" thing. I like Chad, I think she gives to the community what is sorely missed, a sense of well...community. If they do rule her out just because she is older it would be a shame. On the other hand, if they are strictly going for the next face of drag, it's Sharon, hands down.

[pharna.livejournal.com]

I figured the Miss Congeniality contest was for the fans. Man, season 2 had some nasty competition for that; Jujubee, Raven AND Boxx?!

Alternative is a HUGE pool. Raja could do the glamour queen when she wanted to but also be the whacko bitch with the cyclops hat. Sharon...can't turn on that glamour switch like Raja could, and I think she's got a bit more of the fan favorite power behind her. I wasn't really fond of Raja & co the Heather thing. I thought it was really retarded. Sharon didn't resort to any bull like that, she's been repeatedly attacked by Phi Phi but guess what, she just keeps on honey badgering and not giving a ****. I give Sharon huge props for that. Though I'd never label Raja a troll at the Phi Phi/Tyra level. Gawd, Tyra's singing off key.......If that wasn't real-life trolling, I don't know what is!

I think if there are any queens who are shafted, it's the Camp Queens. Like yes, Mimi Imfurst. I've only seen a campy drag show but I absolutely loved it! It takes guts to go in drag then further try and make a fool of yourself. Most of the camp queens don't know how to sew, and think couture is some typo of torture.

I know this is all about who can fill RuPaul's (Iron Fist) shoes, and Missy Ru is one of the most glamourous humans in the universe.