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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 Finale Recap: "Grand Finale" with Bob & Monet

Sibling RivalrySeptember 29, 202358 min28,934 views
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Finale Fashion and First Impressions

  • 👑 Bob The Drag Queen and Monet X Change discuss their outfits for the finale, with Bob highlighting a custom Hugo Boss collaboration and Monet showcasing her new pajama set.
  • 👔 The conversation touches on the idea of dressing for success, referencing RuPaul's philosophy of wearing suits to make money.
  • 💡 They also reflect on the early days of RuPaul's Drag Race, noting how guest judges like Santino Rice were initially unfamiliar with the contestants out of drag.

Music Video Challenge and Directorial Vision

  • 🎬 The queens are tasked with shooting a music video for RuPaul's song "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)," a challenge that included writing their own verses.
  • 🎤 The hosts compare this to other seasons, noting it as an original challenge that showcased artistry beyond just performance.
  • 🎥 The music video is directed by Mike Ruiz, with choreography by Ryan Heffington, who has an extensive resume including work on Euphoria and Tick, Tick... Boom!.
  • ⚠️ A point of discussion arises regarding Heffington's note that only "some sections" needed to be perfect, which the hosts found unusual.

Verse Writing and Performance Critiques

  • 📝 Rebecca Glasscock's verse is critiqued for its length and content, with Caswell noting she only delivered four bars instead of the expected eight.
  • 🎤 Nina Flowers is praised for her performance and outfit, particularly her innovative side-seam train.
  • 💃 BB is highlighted for her emotional moments and strong performance, including her barefoot dancing and memorable lip-sync.
  • 👠 The hosts discuss the practicality of performing in a finale gown versus something more comfortable for a lip-sync.

Judging and Elimination

  • 🧐 RuPaul's critiques are examined, particularly during Rebecca's critique where RuPaul asks what Rebecca did to make others treat her better.
  • 🗣️ The hosts recall their own experiences with judges and teachers, contrasting their own well-behaved student personas with the
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