RuPaul's Drag Race S14E1 "Big Opening #1" Review by Bob The Drag Queen & Monét X Change
Sibling RivalryJanuary 12, 202233 min492,978 views
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- 💡 Bob initially felt underwhelmed by the Season 14 cast after the "Meet the Queens" introductions, only connecting with Cornbread and Willow Pill.
- ✨ Monét, however, found the first episode to be exceptionally good, believing it set a high bar for the rest of the season.
Entrance Looks and Lines
- 🏹 Alyssa Hunter's entrance look with a bow and arrow was critiqued for its cringy pose and inaccurate representation of holding the weapon.
- 👑 Bosco impressed with her entrance look and line, "I'm not just some skanky Seattle queen, I am the skankiest queen," which was seen as funny, fashionable, and unique.
- 🌽 Cornbread's entrance line, "Are you hungry? Because I'm baked," was found confusing by Monét, who later speculated it referred to being a stoner.
- 📐 Willow Pill's entrance line, "Willow, where am I?" and her look were praised for being smart and strategic, initially making other queens underestimate her.
- 💎 Karry Colby's entrance line, "Every kiss begins with K," was considered cute, but her dress was disliked for its asymmetrical sleeve design.
- 🌟 June Jambalaya's face and wig were complimented, but her outfit was deemed confusing and not well-executed.
- ☎️ Orion Story's entrance line about a "car's extended warranty" was found bizarre, and her outfit was considered fine, though the hamburger accessory was questioned.
Talent Show Performances
- 💃 June Jambalaya performed an African dance, which was considered strong, but her outfit's mid-shin length and falling headscarf detracted from the performance.
- 🌹 Bosco performed a burlesque-style act, which was well-executed and detailed, impressing the reviewers.
- 🎸 Alyssa Hunter's air guitar performance was criticized for not being clear and potentially due to a language barrier.
- 🤸♀️ Karry Colby's jump roping performance was impressive, but the lack of a visible or light-up rope made it hard to see.
- 🎤 Orion Story's performance was described as "ignorant" and lacking, with the queen citing time constraints and personal issues.
- 🎶 Cornbread performed an original rap song, which was well-received for its legal licensing of the beat and professional recording.
- 🛀 Willow Pill performed a dark humor piece about self-care during quarantine, involving a bathtub and toaster, which Monét initially didn't understand but later appreciated for its humor and Willow's body reveal.
Runway Critiques
- 👗 June Jambalaya's runway look was praised for its fabric and embellishments but criticized for the mid-shin length and ill-fitting sleeves.
- 😈 Bosco's runway look, possibly reminiscent of her entrance look with horns, was considered strong, expensive, and told a cohesive story for the episode.
- 🎩 Alyssa Hunter wore an expensive-looking ostrich feather outfit, but the cheap satin gloves and a non-functional umbrella were noted as minor flaws.
- 🧥 Karry Colby's runway look featured a coat with lions, but the boots were seen as a poor choice, and nude pumps would have looked better.
- 🌾 Orion Story's runway outfit was widely disliked, particularly the oversized belt and a design that resembled picking cotton.
- 💎 Cornbread's runway look was praised for its expensive appearance, perfect padding, and matching tights, with a special nod to her meticulous attention to detail.
- 🪞 Willow Pill's runway look with leggings and foot wraps was liked, but the wig and makeup were considered unappealing.
Bottom Two and Lip Sync
- 💔 The bottom two were Orion Story and June Jambalaya, though Monét felt Alyssa or June could have also been in the bottom.
- 💃 The lip sync performance to "Water Me" was described as fair, with neither Orion nor June particularly dominating the performance.
- 👑 Cornbread was predicted to be a strong contender for the win, with Bob and Monét agreeing she had a strong start.
- 🌟 The predicted top four included Cornbread, Bosco, Willow Pill, and Karry Colby.
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