The "You Are The Company You Keep" Debate

• 💬 Bob and Monét begin by discussing the adage "you are the company you keep," with Bob arguing against its literal interpretation, using the example of having a kleptomaniac friend as a child.
• 🗣️ Monét counters that while it doesn't mean you are the same, it does say something about the people you associate with, likening it to not being a pastor if you associate with "hookers and thieves."

Childhood Friends and Early Experiences

• 🧒 Bob claims he didn't have friends who stole or got into fights, leading Monét to question this, suggesting everyone has had friends who engaged in minor mischief.
• 🚫 Bob emphasizes his discomfort with friends who stole or smoked, recalling a time he stopped speaking to someone who showed him a gun.
• 💃 Monét reminisces about popular dances like the "Dirty Bird" and how they were a significant part of school social life, with competitive dance-offs.

Alternative Drag and Dragula

• 🎭 The conversation shifts to alternative drag and the show "Dragula," with Bob admitting he's never watched it, though he knows friends who have been on it.
• 🩸 Monét explains her hesitation to watch "Dragula" due to its gore and intensity, mentioning the use of fake blood and the concept of contestants getting tattoos to stay in the competition.
• 👑 The hosts discuss the perception that "RuPaul's Drag Race" might not embrace alternative drag as much as "Dragula," though they acknowledge "Drag Race" has featured many alternative queens.

Defining Alternative Drag

• 🎨 Bob and Monét explore what constitutes "alternative drag," agreeing it's a broad category that includes aesthetics and performance styles outside the norm.
• 🤡 Clown drag and experimental makeup are cited as examples of alternative drag, with Bob mentioning his own "fat number" and experimental looks.
• 🎭 Performers like Nina Flowers, Milk, and Thorgy Thor are discussed as examples of queens who embody alternative drag elements.

Memorable Alternative Performances

• 🍎 Monét recalls a performance where an apple was put in an performer's ass and then pulled out, describing it as a wild and gag-worthy moment.
• 💥 Another memorable performance involved a rendition of "Equinox" by Skrillex, featuring slow-motion and explosive confetti effects.
• 🍬 A particularly shocking performance involved a queen shitting out a condom filled with confection sugar, creating a snow-like effect in the bar.

Drag Aesthetics and Work Ethic

• 🚫 Bob expresses a strong dislike for "lazy drag," defining it as a lack of effort in clothing, numbers, or overall presentation, which he believes detracts from hardworking queens.
• 💪 Monét acknowledges that while some performers might have a "lazy" aesthetic, they can still be hard workers, though she admits it's been a long time since she's worked with such individuals.
• 🌟 Both hosts agree that generally, queens who work harder tend to receive more recognition for their efforts.