1 00:00:05.005 --> 00:00:06.740 RuPaul: Previously, on RuPaul's Drag Race... 2 00:00:06.740 --> 00:00:08.976 You need to create a product 3 00:00:08.976 --> 00:00:12.145 for a new Drag Queen lifestyle brand Droop. 4 00:00:12.145 --> 00:00:13.146 Action. 5 00:00:13.146 --> 00:00:15.482 -The Magic Mullet! -[laughs] 6 00:00:15.482 --> 00:00:17.351 -Aah! -[laughs] 7 00:00:17.351 --> 00:00:20.354 It's the high energy, high-belting bitch 8 00:00:20.354 --> 00:00:21.622 from Season 12. 9 00:00:21.622 --> 00:00:23.190 Jan-tastic! 10 00:00:23.190 --> 00:00:24.925 You're coming off very intense right now. 11 00:00:26.393 --> 00:00:28.095 Widow Von'Du. 12 00:00:28.095 --> 00:00:30.030 I needed a whole lot more funny. 13 00:00:30.030 --> 00:00:32.866 -Jan. -It started at 100, 14 00:00:32.866 --> 00:00:35.335 and stayed there the whole time. 15 00:00:35.335 --> 00:00:36.970 -Heidi. -It was so funny 16 00:00:36.970 --> 00:00:38.305 and so much fun to watch. 17 00:00:38.305 --> 00:00:39.606 Con-drag-ulations. 18 00:00:39.606 --> 00:00:41.008 You are the winner of this week's challenge. 19 00:00:41.008 --> 00:00:42.509 [applause] 20 00:00:42.509 --> 00:00:45.412 Widow Von'Du, shantay you stay. 21 00:00:46.546 --> 00:00:48.682 Jan, sashay away.mirror 22 00:00:59.126 --> 00:01:01.295 Oh, shit. 23 00:01:01.295 --> 00:01:03.764 Child. Oh, Jesus. 24 00:01:03.764 --> 00:01:05.299 Children, children, children. 25 00:01:05.299 --> 00:01:07.501 Well, there you have it. 26 00:01:07.501 --> 00:01:10.003 Jan has been eliminated from the competition, 27 00:01:10.003 --> 00:01:11.438 and this is hard. 28 00:01:11.438 --> 00:01:13.440 But I said it before. 29 00:01:13.440 --> 00:01:14.675 It's, like, if I have to lip sync for my life, 30 00:01:14.675 --> 00:01:15.943 that bitch better be ready 31 00:01:15.943 --> 00:01:17.511 to go back to wherever the fuck she came from. 32 00:01:17.511 --> 00:01:20.213 "Stay humble, grateful, 33 00:01:20.213 --> 00:01:23.050 and remember, you're on RuPaul's Drag Race." 34 00:01:23.050 --> 00:01:24.651 -Oh. -[laughs] 35 00:01:24.651 --> 00:01:27.287 To be here was I know a dream come true for her. 36 00:01:27.287 --> 00:01:28.622 Every day was a bliss to her. 37 00:01:28.622 --> 00:01:30.824 She was always so happy and chipper. 38 00:01:30.824 --> 00:01:33.126 I'm, like, girl, why you so happy every day? 39 00:01:33.126 --> 00:01:35.062 Especially early in the morning. 40 00:01:35.062 --> 00:01:36.196 Early in the goddamn morning. 41 00:01:36.196 --> 00:01:39.333 Whoo! Yeah! We're gonna do it, you guys! 42 00:01:39.333 --> 00:01:41.001 We're on Drag Race! How fun! 43 00:01:41.001 --> 00:01:42.002 Yes! 44 00:01:42.002 --> 00:01:45.272 If a robot and a Barbie 45 00:01:45.272 --> 00:01:47.674 and a cheerleader all had, like, an orgy, 46 00:01:47.674 --> 00:01:50.010 and then, like, they made a robot cheerleader baby, bitch, 47 00:01:50.010 --> 00:01:52.012 that would be Jan. 48 00:01:52.012 --> 00:01:55.148 I want to congratulate your country ass... 49 00:01:55.148 --> 00:01:57.351 -Way to go, baby, -Thank you. 50 00:01:57.351 --> 00:01:58.785 ...on winning your first challenge. 51 00:01:58.785 --> 00:02:00.921 Now, bitch, you can no longer say you ain't got no money. 52 00:02:00.921 --> 00:02:02.589 She can afford stuff now. 53 00:02:02.589 --> 00:02:03.757 You are now a thousand-aire. 54 00:02:03.757 --> 00:02:06.293 Oh, bitch, I got money now, honey. 55 00:02:06.293 --> 00:02:07.928 Oh, my bank account went from 33 cents 56 00:02:07.928 --> 00:02:10.597 to $5.000.33. Oh! 57 00:02:10.597 --> 00:02:13.734 How are you feeling, Miss Goode? 58 00:02:13.734 --> 00:02:15.235 Um, I don't know. 59 00:02:15.235 --> 00:02:19.406 I feel like I went from a 10 to a 1 real quick, 60 00:02:19.406 --> 00:02:21.141 and I think it was because 61 00:02:21.141 --> 00:02:22.409 I definitely went into this challenge, 62 00:02:22.409 --> 00:02:24.611 you know, being, like, "I won the last challenge. 63 00:02:24.611 --> 00:02:25.979 "I'm gonna win this one. 64 00:02:25.979 --> 00:02:28.715 I'm so excited." 65 00:02:28.715 --> 00:02:31.385 Gigi? Cocky? 66 00:02:31.385 --> 00:02:33.153 I would have never guessed. 67 00:02:34.521 --> 00:02:36.523 [laughs] 68 00:02:36.523 --> 00:02:37.991 Sometimes you have to learn the lesson, 69 00:02:37.991 --> 00:02:39.126 like, trust your instincts 70 00:02:39.126 --> 00:02:41.561 and know that whatever you decide to do, 71 00:02:41.561 --> 00:02:43.096 you're just gonna follow your mind. 72 00:02:43.096 --> 00:02:44.264 My daddy used to always tell us, 73 00:02:44.264 --> 00:02:46.066 he said, keep your ass right, and your mind-- 74 00:02:46.066 --> 00:02:47.934 Keep your mind right and your ass will follow. 75 00:02:47.934 --> 00:02:50.804 Keep your ass right and your mind will follow. 76 00:02:50.804 --> 00:02:53.306 Hit the music. 77 00:02:53.306 --> 00:02:55.675 I needed my dream to almost be crushed 78 00:02:55.675 --> 00:02:57.511 for me to realize how important it is. 79 00:02:57.511 --> 00:03:00.213 I was, like, if I don't step this game up now, honey, 80 00:03:00.213 --> 00:03:02.315 there's not gonna be a game to step up anymore. 81 00:03:02.315 --> 00:03:05.052 I got a new lease on life. 82 00:03:05.052 --> 00:03:07.687 I got another golden ticket to be here. 83 00:03:07.687 --> 00:03:10.590 And as much as I love you, Kansas City... 84 00:03:12.726 --> 00:03:14.327 You ain't gonna see me just yet. 85 00:03:17.297 --> 00:03:19.066 RuPaul: The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race 86 00:03:19.066 --> 00:03:20.567 receives a one-year supply 87 00:03:20.567 --> 00:03:23.036 of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics 88 00:03:23.036 --> 00:03:26.940 and a cash prize of $100.000. 89 00:03:26.940 --> 00:03:28.942 With our extra-special guest judges 90 00:03:28.942 --> 00:03:31.711 Rachel Bloom and Jeff Goldblum. 91 00:03:31.711 --> 00:03:32.979 ♪ RuPaul's Drag Race ♪ 92 00:03:32.979 --> 00:03:34.281 ♪ May the best woman ♪ 93 00:03:34.281 --> 00:03:36.817 ♪ Best woman win ♪end act 94 00:03:39.719 --> 00:03:41.021 We're down to seven. 95 00:03:41.021 --> 00:03:42.856 Top seven. 96 00:03:42.856 --> 00:03:45.292 Top seven. It's a new day in the werkroom, 97 00:03:45.292 --> 00:03:47.594 and my name is Heidi Hydrates. 98 00:03:47.594 --> 00:03:49.396 I think the girls are saying, 99 00:03:49.396 --> 00:03:51.865 oh, she's finally got a win under her belt. 100 00:03:51.865 --> 00:03:54.167 She might be feeling a little confident now. 101 00:03:54.167 --> 00:03:56.670 But I'm just the same old country gal 102 00:03:56.670 --> 00:03:58.004 I've always been. 103 00:03:58.004 --> 00:04:00.807 We are literally at almost half of what we started with. 104 00:04:00.807 --> 00:04:03.477 I mean, I will say five of the original first seven 105 00:04:03.477 --> 00:04:04.444 are still here. 106 00:04:04.444 --> 00:04:05.512 Here we are. 107 00:04:05.512 --> 00:04:07.013 I love how she's putting her hand up, 108 00:04:07.013 --> 00:04:08.849 but I think you were in the bottom. 109 00:04:08.849 --> 00:04:10.684 -Ooh! -Oh. 110 00:04:10.684 --> 00:04:11.885 But you were, too. 111 00:04:11.885 --> 00:04:13.453 For the first time. 112 00:04:13.453 --> 00:04:14.454 Same. 113 00:04:14.454 --> 00:04:17.891 But you've been flat-lining, Mother. 114 00:04:19.793 --> 00:04:22.028 Oh, honey, where's that shady rattlesnake? 115 00:04:22.028 --> 00:04:23.797 Can y'all run that over this right here? 116 00:04:23.797 --> 00:04:25.332 [exhales] That one. 117 00:04:26.967 --> 00:04:28.768 Hello, hello, hello! 118 00:04:28.768 --> 00:04:29.803 Hello! 119 00:04:29.803 --> 00:04:32.005 Yes, she looks gorg. 120 00:04:32.005 --> 00:04:35.742 Ladies, America's next drag superstar 121 00:04:35.742 --> 00:04:40.614 needs to make sure her pussy is on fire 24/7. 122 00:04:40.614 --> 00:04:42.415 -Uh-huh. -Yes. 123 00:04:42.415 --> 00:04:44.484 So for today's mini-challenge, 124 00:04:44.484 --> 00:04:48.455 you're auditioning for the title of... 125 00:04:48.455 --> 00:04:50.090 Kitty Girl 2020. 126 00:04:50.090 --> 00:04:51.925 [all laugh] 127 00:04:51.925 --> 00:04:53.393 ♪ Okay ♪ 128 00:04:53.393 --> 00:04:55.795 Sponsored by PrettyLitter.com, 129 00:04:55.795 --> 00:04:57.731 the health-monitoring cat litter. 130 00:04:57.731 --> 00:05:00.433 Meow! 131 00:05:00.433 --> 00:05:02.936 Now, you've got 15 minutes to get into quick cat drag. 132 00:05:02.936 --> 00:05:05.005 Ready, set... 133 00:05:05.005 --> 00:05:05.972 [hiss]. 134 00:05:07.674 --> 00:05:09.242 Go, girls! 135 00:05:09.242 --> 00:05:10.677 I'm not wearing the right kind of underwear for tucking. 136 00:05:10.677 --> 00:05:11.678 [gasps] 137 00:05:11.678 --> 00:05:13.280 Underwear? What's that? 138 00:05:13.280 --> 00:05:15.482 Ladies, time's up. 139 00:05:16.583 --> 00:05:17.717 Here, kitty, kitty. 140 00:05:17.717 --> 00:05:19.519 Here, kitty, kitty. 141 00:05:19.519 --> 00:05:20.554 [meow] 142 00:05:20.554 --> 00:05:22.255 Hi, kitty cat. 143 00:05:22.255 --> 00:05:23.557 Nice meowtch-fit. 144 00:05:23.557 --> 00:05:27.327 Thank you. My owners really liked my unique style, 145 00:05:27.327 --> 00:05:29.696 so they rescued me from the pound, and... 146 00:05:31.531 --> 00:05:33.133 Now I get, like, 147 00:05:33.133 --> 00:05:36.136 five million hits on my sleeping videos. 148 00:05:36.136 --> 00:05:37.270 Are you Grumpy Cat? 149 00:05:37.270 --> 00:05:38.838 No, I'm Mad Cat. 150 00:05:38.838 --> 00:05:41.141 [laughs] Oh. 151 00:05:41.141 --> 00:05:43.243 -Do you mind? -No, make yourself at home. 152 00:05:43.243 --> 00:05:44.811 Yeah, I'm done. 153 00:05:44.811 --> 00:05:46.146 [laughs] 154 00:05:46.146 --> 00:05:49.549 What alley did you just crawl out of? 155 00:05:49.549 --> 00:05:51.384 -I'm Purr-tha Kitt. -Oh! 156 00:05:51.384 --> 00:05:54.120 The Purr-sian glamour puss. 157 00:05:54.120 --> 00:05:55.222 Oh! 158 00:05:55.222 --> 00:05:58.291 I've an awful good cat, RrruPaul, baby. 159 00:05:58.291 --> 00:06:03.964 I'll slip a prrresent under the litter for thee. 160 00:06:03.964 --> 00:06:05.832 [laughs] 161 00:06:05.832 --> 00:06:08.068 Rrreminds me of Adam West. 162 00:06:08.068 --> 00:06:10.737 [laughs] What was Adam West like? 163 00:06:10.737 --> 00:06:12.939 -[hiss] -[laughs] 164 00:06:12.939 --> 00:06:17.844 This kitty litterrrr has never made me feel fitter. 165 00:06:17.844 --> 00:06:19.145 [laughs] 166 00:06:19.145 --> 00:06:23.450 Oh, I always say a girl who can sleep where they pee 167 00:06:23.450 --> 00:06:26.620 will always have time for a catnap. 168 00:06:26.620 --> 00:06:27.954 [laughs] 169 00:06:27.954 --> 00:06:29.189 Rrreowr. 170 00:06:29.189 --> 00:06:30.423 RuPaul! 171 00:06:30.423 --> 00:06:31.825 Hi, Kitty. What's your name? 172 00:06:31.825 --> 00:06:33.827 Oh, I am Shesafella. 173 00:06:33.827 --> 00:06:35.595 -[hacks and coughs] -Oh, oh. 174 00:06:35.595 --> 00:06:36.963 Hairball? Oh. 175 00:06:39.099 --> 00:06:40.400 It happens. 176 00:06:40.400 --> 00:06:43.436 -Meow. -Oh. 177 00:06:43.436 --> 00:06:45.772 Look what the cat dragged in. 178 00:06:45.772 --> 00:06:47.741 You like that catnip? 179 00:06:47.741 --> 00:06:49.142 I love the catnip. 180 00:06:49.142 --> 00:06:52.712 I'm a dog person, so I really don't know how cats react. 181 00:06:52.712 --> 00:06:54.114 Mrreow. 182 00:06:54.114 --> 00:06:56.249 But I'm gonna give it to them. [laughs] 183 00:06:56.249 --> 00:06:57.284 Do you like that ball? 184 00:06:57.284 --> 00:06:59.286 I usually play with two at a time. 185 00:06:59.286 --> 00:07:02.155 -[laughs] -Oh. 186 00:07:02.155 --> 00:07:05.659 Oh, you like to play rough, don't you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy? 187 00:07:05.659 --> 00:07:06.960 -[hiss] -Oh. 188 00:07:06.960 --> 00:07:08.962 Hey, if you like that, 189 00:07:08.962 --> 00:07:11.164 there's a dot on the wall right behind you. 190 00:07:11.164 --> 00:07:12.599 Get it, get it, get it! 191 00:07:12.599 --> 00:07:14.000 Get it! Oh! Oh! 192 00:07:14.000 --> 00:07:16.403 Get it. Where'd it go? Where'd it go? 193 00:07:16.403 --> 00:07:18.371 Oh, there it is! Get it! 194 00:07:20.573 --> 00:07:22.409 Oh, step right in. 195 00:07:22.409 --> 00:07:25.211 You're a cat-o-nine-tails, aren't ya? 196 00:07:25.211 --> 00:07:26.212 [hiss] 197 00:07:26.212 --> 00:07:27.614 Oh, you're gonna work the pole? 198 00:07:27.614 --> 00:07:28.715 [groans] Oh! 199 00:07:28.715 --> 00:07:30.917 Don't ignore the ball. 200 00:07:32.018 --> 00:07:34.154 Oh, she's gonna punish that ball. 201 00:07:34.154 --> 00:07:36.089 Whoo! 202 00:07:36.089 --> 00:07:38.958 Kitty cats always land on their feet. 203 00:07:38.958 --> 00:07:40.427 Or pussy. 204 00:07:40.427 --> 00:07:41.795 [laughs] 205 00:07:41.795 --> 00:07:44.898 Ooh, chic kitty. 206 00:07:44.898 --> 00:07:46.900 Ooh, that's nice and cool. 207 00:07:46.900 --> 00:07:48.134 What are you doing with the milk? 208 00:07:48.134 --> 00:07:49.969 It's a face masque, you see. 209 00:07:49.969 --> 00:07:51.771 What's this? 210 00:07:51.771 --> 00:07:53.306 That's a ball of yarn. 211 00:07:53.306 --> 00:07:55.141 An unfinished garment. 212 00:07:55.141 --> 00:07:57.077 Yes. [all laugh] 213 00:07:58.611 --> 00:08:00.046 I seem to be stuck. 214 00:08:00.046 --> 00:08:01.915 -[laughs] -Oh, no! 215 00:08:01.915 --> 00:08:05.785 Ladies, you were all more convincing 216 00:08:05.785 --> 00:08:06.920 than the cast of Cats. 217 00:08:06.920 --> 00:08:08.655 -Yes. -Aw. 218 00:08:08.655 --> 00:08:11.024 But one of you was purr-fect. 219 00:08:11.024 --> 00:08:14.260 The winner of today's mini-challenge is... 220 00:08:14.260 --> 00:08:15.495 Jackie Cox. 221 00:08:15.495 --> 00:08:17.163 Yes! [cheering] 222 00:08:17.163 --> 00:08:22.035 You've won a $2.500 gift card from Fierce! Drag Jewels. 223 00:08:22.035 --> 00:08:24.270 -Ooh! -Oh! 224 00:08:24.270 --> 00:08:26.573 Okay, now, ladies, we are done pussyfooting around. 225 00:08:26.573 --> 00:08:29.609 The upcoming election is some serious business, 226 00:08:29.609 --> 00:08:34.481 and we at RuPaul's Drag Race urge everyone to vote 227 00:08:34.481 --> 00:08:38.618 so we can keep democracy alive and well. 228 00:08:38.618 --> 00:08:43.490 However, to lift the spirits of our candidates 229 00:08:43.490 --> 00:08:46.026 and their hardworking supporters, 230 00:08:46.026 --> 00:08:48.395 we'd like to provide some comic relief. 231 00:08:48.395 --> 00:08:53.233 It's time for America's first drag queen president! 232 00:08:53.233 --> 00:08:55.568 [cheering] 233 00:08:55.568 --> 00:08:56.870 For this week's maxi-challenge, 234 00:08:56.870 --> 00:09:00.673 you'll be speaking at Choices 2020. 235 00:09:00.673 --> 00:09:02.742 [all laugh] 236 00:09:02.742 --> 00:09:05.745 The most fabulous presidential debate in herstory. 237 00:09:05.745 --> 00:09:09.149 Each of you will present your platform 238 00:09:09.149 --> 00:09:12.819 and answer probing questions from the free press. 239 00:09:12.819 --> 00:09:16.723 From tucking in public to the right to bear breastplates, 240 00:09:16.723 --> 00:09:19.559 no drag issue is off the table. 241 00:09:19.559 --> 00:09:22.829 Gentlemen, start your campaign engines, 242 00:09:22.829 --> 00:09:24.831 and may the best woman win. 243 00:09:24.831 --> 00:09:26.699 [cheering]end act 244 00:09:27.834 --> 00:09:30.670 Make sure you grab you a good folder. 245 00:09:30.670 --> 00:09:32.272 [whistles] Sparkle folder. 246 00:09:32.272 --> 00:09:37.877 Today's maxi-challenge, we are going to debate in Choices 2020. 247 00:09:37.877 --> 00:09:39.879 My understanding of this challenge 248 00:09:39.879 --> 00:09:44.050 is to be funny as a political-- 249 00:09:44.050 --> 00:09:46.486 politics-- a political politician. 250 00:09:46.486 --> 00:09:47.754 [laughs] Oh, God. 251 00:09:49.456 --> 00:09:51.524 I feel like, you know, it's really important 252 00:09:51.524 --> 00:09:54.461 to incorporate a lot of, like, drag slang. 253 00:09:54.461 --> 00:09:57.230 Like, you know, okurr. 254 00:09:57.230 --> 00:10:01.701 But then still thinking about political terms, like... 255 00:10:03.236 --> 00:10:04.404 Debate. 256 00:10:04.404 --> 00:10:07.240 Like debate or poll. 257 00:10:07.240 --> 00:10:08.508 Senate. 258 00:10:08.508 --> 00:10:09.943 Campaign. 259 00:10:09.943 --> 00:10:10.977 Russian probe. 260 00:10:10.977 --> 00:10:13.480 [laughs] 261 00:10:13.480 --> 00:10:15.048 Hello, candidates! 262 00:10:15.048 --> 00:10:16.349 -Oh, hey. -Hi. 263 00:10:16.349 --> 00:10:19.085 I brought my political advisor. 264 00:10:19.085 --> 00:10:20.653 Hi. 265 00:10:20.653 --> 00:10:23.289 [cheering] 266 00:10:23.289 --> 00:10:24.924 Say hello to Raven. 267 00:10:24.924 --> 00:10:26.793 -Hi! -Hi! 268 00:10:26.793 --> 00:10:30.563 She's here to help you put the camp in your campaign. 269 00:10:30.563 --> 00:10:31.865 Fierce. 270 00:10:31.865 --> 00:10:33.333 Heidi. 271 00:10:33.333 --> 00:10:34.400 Hi! 272 00:10:34.400 --> 00:10:36.135 -Meet Raven. -Hi, Heidi. 273 00:10:36.135 --> 00:10:38.204 Nice. Such a womanly handshake of yours, yes. 274 00:10:38.204 --> 00:10:40.039 Thank you. 275 00:10:40.039 --> 00:10:41.107 Hey, you won last week. 276 00:10:41.107 --> 00:10:42.742 -I did. Yay, Mama! -How'd that feel? 277 00:10:42.742 --> 00:10:44.110 It felt amazing. 278 00:10:44.110 --> 00:10:45.979 So what do you have? Sell us. 279 00:10:45.979 --> 00:10:49.015 Well, I was going for no more closets! 280 00:10:49.015 --> 00:10:50.950 -Ever! -[laughs] 281 00:10:50.950 --> 00:10:54.287 Because you know, Heidi N Closet came here as Heidi N Closet, 282 00:10:54.287 --> 00:10:56.089 and it just fell off so far. 283 00:10:56.089 --> 00:10:57.223 Yeah, you got my vote. 284 00:10:57.223 --> 00:10:59.125 -Yes! -You got my vote. 285 00:10:59.125 --> 00:11:00.460 With your win last week, 286 00:11:00.460 --> 00:11:02.362 I could see that you got in there 287 00:11:02.362 --> 00:11:03.730 and you started having fun. 288 00:11:03.730 --> 00:11:05.532 You started taking your time in places. 289 00:11:05.532 --> 00:11:07.400 And the whole thing was stupid, and that's a gift. 290 00:11:07.400 --> 00:11:08.635 That is a gift. 291 00:11:08.635 --> 00:11:10.770 It's the gap, honey. The power of the gap, yes. 292 00:11:10.770 --> 00:11:12.372 Ooh, well, there's your slogan right there. 293 00:11:12.372 --> 00:11:13.873 Power. Oh, write it down. Oh, wait, is that-- 294 00:11:13.873 --> 00:11:16.476 There she go again. [laughs] 295 00:11:16.476 --> 00:11:19.078 It's just the most obvious thing in the world. 296 00:11:19.078 --> 00:11:20.346 I mean, come on. 297 00:11:20.346 --> 00:11:23.216 Fuck the GOP. Get into the GAP. 298 00:11:23.216 --> 00:11:26.619 [all laugh] 299 00:11:30.557 --> 00:11:32.392 Now, can that be stolen is the question. 300 00:11:32.392 --> 00:11:33.493 You can have it. 301 00:11:33.493 --> 00:11:35.328 Okay, here we go! 302 00:11:35.328 --> 00:11:36.596 -There it is. -All right, bitch. 303 00:11:36.596 --> 00:11:38.398 We will see your ass out there, okay? 304 00:11:38.398 --> 00:11:39.799 Okay, okay. 305 00:11:39.799 --> 00:11:42.936 -Bye. -[laughs] 306 00:11:42.936 --> 00:11:44.771 Hi, Gigi Goode. 307 00:11:44.771 --> 00:11:46.806 So are you politically minded? 308 00:11:46.806 --> 00:11:47.874 I am gonna be honest. 309 00:11:47.874 --> 00:11:49.275 Politics and the economy 310 00:11:49.275 --> 00:11:50.910 have always been some things 311 00:11:50.910 --> 00:11:53.379 that are rather terrifying to me. 312 00:11:53.379 --> 00:11:54.681 -It's just-- -Terrifying why? 313 00:11:54.681 --> 00:11:56.849 I'm such an anxious person 314 00:11:56.849 --> 00:11:59.652 that sometimes it's really hard to watch these debates 315 00:11:59.652 --> 00:12:02.255 and let things come in one ear and stick in my brain 316 00:12:02.255 --> 00:12:03.756 and not let it go out the other. 317 00:12:03.756 --> 00:12:05.858 You don't want it to come in one ear. 318 00:12:05.858 --> 00:12:07.493 You want it to come on your tits. 319 00:12:07.493 --> 00:12:10.163 You know, politics is not something to be afraid of. 320 00:12:10.163 --> 00:12:11.631 It's actually quite simple. 321 00:12:11.631 --> 00:12:12.899 Do you have a platform? 322 00:12:12.899 --> 00:12:15.034 -How high? -Yeah, exactly. 323 00:12:15.034 --> 00:12:16.202 There's my answer. 324 00:12:16.202 --> 00:12:17.737 I know you think in terms of fashion. 325 00:12:17.737 --> 00:12:19.739 If I were you, I would stick with what you know. 326 00:12:19.739 --> 00:12:21.441 Okay. That changes everything. 327 00:12:21.441 --> 00:12:22.475 You didn't think of that? 328 00:12:22.475 --> 00:12:23.776 I don't know. 329 00:12:23.776 --> 00:12:25.178 Heidi Hydrates. 330 00:12:25.178 --> 00:12:27.413 -Oh! -It's the obvious thing. 331 00:12:27.413 --> 00:12:29.749 It's, like, go with what you know. 332 00:12:29.749 --> 00:12:34.520 Now, Raven is a staunch political strategist. 333 00:12:34.520 --> 00:12:36.456 -I can see-- -That is why I'm here today. 334 00:12:36.456 --> 00:12:38.157 So patriotic. 335 00:12:38.157 --> 00:12:41.060 So is there anything you'd like to ask Raven? 336 00:12:41.060 --> 00:12:43.529 You know, I was in the bottom last week, 337 00:12:43.529 --> 00:12:45.531 and I'm trying to claw my way out of that this week. 338 00:12:45.531 --> 00:12:50.269 So I just wanna know how do you bring yourself out of a rut? 339 00:12:50.269 --> 00:12:52.472 -Don't take it seriously. -Right. 340 00:12:52.472 --> 00:12:53.973 Make it stupid. 341 00:12:53.973 --> 00:12:55.908 -There you have it. -Yeah, yeah. 342 00:12:55.908 --> 00:12:57.310 All right, see you at the polls. 343 00:12:57.310 --> 00:12:58.311 -Good luck! -Thank you, thank you. 344 00:12:58.311 --> 00:13:00.113 Okay. 345 00:13:01.814 --> 00:13:03.616 Oh... 346 00:13:03.616 --> 00:13:06.052 Raven, let me introduce you to the Widow. 347 00:13:06.052 --> 00:13:08.187 The Widow Von'Du. 348 00:13:08.187 --> 00:13:09.989 So this is a make-or-break challenge, 349 00:13:09.989 --> 00:13:12.091 because last week you were in the bottom. 350 00:13:12.091 --> 00:13:13.192 I was. 351 00:13:13.192 --> 00:13:14.927 But you fought your way through the fire, 352 00:13:14.927 --> 00:13:17.664 and here you are living to tell about it. 353 00:13:17.664 --> 00:13:19.365 Do you have a platform? 354 00:13:19.365 --> 00:13:21.167 I do not have a platform. 355 00:13:21.167 --> 00:13:22.168 Oh, bitch. 356 00:13:22.168 --> 00:13:23.202 I've seen your shoes. 357 00:13:23.202 --> 00:13:24.704 [laughs] Oh, that's right. 358 00:13:24.704 --> 00:13:26.172 You don't have a platform. 359 00:13:26.172 --> 00:13:28.174 Now, do you have a prescription to wear those shoes? 360 00:13:28.174 --> 00:13:30.476 [all laugh] 361 00:13:30.476 --> 00:13:31.978 Is that-- are they prescribed? 362 00:13:31.978 --> 00:13:33.413 Poor child. 363 00:13:33.413 --> 00:13:34.947 How come you keep wearing the biscuit baskets? 364 00:13:34.947 --> 00:13:37.250 Because sometimes I feel like if I'm gonna be in the bottom, 365 00:13:37.250 --> 00:13:38.918 I at least wanna be in some shoes I can dance in. 366 00:13:38.918 --> 00:13:41.120 That's what keeps putting you in the bottom, bitch. 367 00:13:41.120 --> 00:13:43.122 You're prepared to be in the bottom. 368 00:13:43.122 --> 00:13:44.757 You won the very first challenge. 369 00:13:44.757 --> 00:13:45.725 And I was dancing. 370 00:13:45.725 --> 00:13:47.093 And now you're scooting along. 371 00:13:47.093 --> 00:13:49.762 -In those biscuit baskets. -In those biscuit baskets. 372 00:13:49.762 --> 00:13:52.131 If you had a platform, what would it be? 373 00:13:52.131 --> 00:13:56.269 My biggest goal in life is to show other large individuals 374 00:13:56.269 --> 00:13:59.605 that you can love who you are in the body that you're in. 375 00:13:59.605 --> 00:14:01.708 That's cute, but that's not very funny, is it? 376 00:14:01.708 --> 00:14:03.876 I know that, and that's what the thing is. 377 00:14:03.876 --> 00:14:06.145 You can make any issue funny. 378 00:14:06.145 --> 00:14:08.147 Trust me. You're trying to become 379 00:14:08.147 --> 00:14:10.049 America's next drag superstar. 380 00:14:10.049 --> 00:14:12.085 Now, I don't know what that's like. 381 00:14:12.085 --> 00:14:15.488 [laughs] 382 00:14:15.488 --> 00:14:19.625 But for me, when I competed, I was too in here. 383 00:14:19.625 --> 00:14:22.762 Bitch, you ain't really running for president. 384 00:14:22.762 --> 00:14:25.131 [all laugh] 385 00:14:25.131 --> 00:14:26.833 You know, listen, the key to this competition 386 00:14:26.833 --> 00:14:30.536 is to be able to see yourself from outside of yourself. 387 00:14:30.536 --> 00:14:32.171 And don't take it seriously. 388 00:14:32.171 --> 00:14:33.673 Don't take any of it seriously. 389 00:14:33.673 --> 00:14:35.575 I'm trying real hard 390 00:14:35.575 --> 00:14:39.779 to hide the fact that having to now get prepared 391 00:14:39.779 --> 00:14:42.682 for another challenge that's also funny, 392 00:14:42.682 --> 00:14:44.617 that it's not affecting me. 393 00:14:44.617 --> 00:14:47.720 I gotta find a way to shake this shit off.end act 394 00:14:52.291 --> 00:14:53.626 Hi, Jaida. 395 00:14:53.626 --> 00:14:56.028 -Meet Raven. -Hi, Raven. 396 00:14:56.028 --> 00:14:58.164 Now, this is a political challenge here. 397 00:14:58.164 --> 00:15:01.434 Are you willing to sling some mud to get your point across? 398 00:15:01.434 --> 00:15:03.536 I already know that I will be. 399 00:15:03.536 --> 00:15:05.738 -Okay. [laughs] -For a fact. 400 00:15:05.738 --> 00:15:07.473 -Of course. -She's so proper. 401 00:15:07.473 --> 00:15:10.143 -[laughs] -She's very presidential. 402 00:15:10.143 --> 00:15:11.344 Yes, you are. 403 00:15:11.344 --> 00:15:13.479 A lot of people consider me a pageant queen, 404 00:15:13.479 --> 00:15:15.081 and as anyone knows, 405 00:15:15.081 --> 00:15:16.883 a pageant queen should always be prepared 406 00:15:16.883 --> 00:15:18.518 and you will do whatever it takes to win. 407 00:15:18.518 --> 00:15:19.619 That's right. 408 00:15:19.619 --> 00:15:21.587 Have you ever been in a debate before? 409 00:15:21.587 --> 00:15:22.922 No, I have not. 410 00:15:22.922 --> 00:15:24.824 I find that hard to believe. 411 00:15:24.824 --> 00:15:25.925 Yeah, up in the club? 412 00:15:25.925 --> 00:15:27.460 My thing is, I'm a real bitch. 413 00:15:27.460 --> 00:15:28.995 I don't debate, I argue. 414 00:15:28.995 --> 00:15:30.730 Okay. [laughs] 415 00:15:30.730 --> 00:15:32.665 Now, Jaida, make sure 416 00:15:32.665 --> 00:15:35.668 you're prepared with what your platform is, 417 00:15:35.668 --> 00:15:37.436 knowing what your brand is, 418 00:15:37.436 --> 00:15:39.872 because that'll make it easier for you to riff. 419 00:15:39.872 --> 00:15:42.542 I cannot wait to see you out in the debate. 420 00:15:42.542 --> 00:15:43.676 -Get back to work. -All right, thank you. 421 00:15:43.676 --> 00:15:46.012 -Okay. -See you. 422 00:15:46.012 --> 00:15:50.249 J. Cox, I take you as someone who is politically minded. 423 00:15:50.249 --> 00:15:53.219 I am. I've been donating to political causes I believe in. 424 00:15:53.219 --> 00:15:55.755 I'm always watching cable news. The good channels. 425 00:15:55.755 --> 00:15:57.657 Yeah, yes. Rachel Maddow. 426 00:15:57.657 --> 00:15:59.458 Love her. Our boy Anderson, too. 427 00:15:59.458 --> 00:16:00.560 Love him, too. 428 00:16:00.560 --> 00:16:02.128 What about Cuomo? 429 00:16:02.128 --> 00:16:03.963 [all laugh] 430 00:16:03.963 --> 00:16:06.332 I mean, I've definitely been very political, 431 00:16:06.332 --> 00:16:08.100 but I'm not registered to vote, as I-- 432 00:16:08.100 --> 00:16:09.702 What? [stammers] What? 433 00:16:09.702 --> 00:16:12.038 I'm not an American. I'm Canadian. 434 00:16:12.038 --> 00:16:13.339 So I'm here on a green card. 435 00:16:13.339 --> 00:16:16.576 But I did see my mom go through the citizenship process, 436 00:16:16.576 --> 00:16:18.311 and it was really important for her 437 00:16:18.311 --> 00:16:19.879 to be able have that political voice. 438 00:16:19.879 --> 00:16:23.816 So this is your opportunity to win a maxi-challenge. 439 00:16:23.816 --> 00:16:25.051 I haven't won one yet. 440 00:16:25.051 --> 00:16:26.953 I'm surprised, actually, that you haven't. 441 00:16:26.953 --> 00:16:28.888 -Oh, gosh, I need it, huh? -Yeah. 442 00:16:28.888 --> 00:16:30.122 I think the big challenge for me 443 00:16:30.122 --> 00:16:32.291 will be keeping it out of the literate 444 00:16:32.291 --> 00:16:33.993 and just making it a little more fun. 445 00:16:33.993 --> 00:16:35.494 -Yes. -Keep it illiterate. 446 00:16:35.494 --> 00:16:37.864 -Yeah, illiterate's good, too. -[laughs] 447 00:16:37.864 --> 00:16:40.299 A lot of you kids, you make it so difficult, you know? 448 00:16:40.299 --> 00:16:42.201 You don't have to reinvent the wheel. 449 00:16:42.201 --> 00:16:44.904 The wheel is fine. The wheel is fine. 450 00:16:44.904 --> 00:16:48.441 All right, J. Cox, we will see you on the political circuit. 451 00:16:48.441 --> 00:16:49.508 -Bye. -Bye. 452 00:16:49.508 --> 00:16:50.910 Bye, guys. 453 00:16:50.910 --> 00:16:52.879 -Crystal Methyd. -Hello! 454 00:16:52.879 --> 00:16:54.213 Why, you old geezer. 455 00:16:54.213 --> 00:16:55.815 So this is the famous mullet. 456 00:16:55.815 --> 00:16:57.216 This is the mullet that built an empire. 457 00:16:57.216 --> 00:16:59.785 Would you like a feel? 458 00:16:59.785 --> 00:17:00.920 [laughs] 459 00:17:00.920 --> 00:17:03.089 Now, listen, are you politically minded? 460 00:17:03.089 --> 00:17:05.091 I live in a really conservative area, 461 00:17:05.091 --> 00:17:07.994 so just being myself and dressing the way I do 462 00:17:07.994 --> 00:17:09.128 and walking around, 463 00:17:09.128 --> 00:17:11.030 I definitely make political statements. 464 00:17:11.030 --> 00:17:14.200 Drag is very political, just like you said. 465 00:17:14.200 --> 00:17:16.102 What is your platform? 466 00:17:16.102 --> 00:17:18.571 Um, I've been messing with a few. 467 00:17:18.571 --> 00:17:19.972 I was trying to think of, like, 468 00:17:19.972 --> 00:17:22.808 creating funding for the arts and crafts. 469 00:17:22.808 --> 00:17:26.979 Oh, I'm asleep already. Boring! 470 00:17:26.979 --> 00:17:28.614 Listen to what you're being told. 471 00:17:28.614 --> 00:17:29.682 That's not gonna work. 472 00:17:29.682 --> 00:17:32.752 So if that's in there, get rid of it. 473 00:17:32.752 --> 00:17:34.654 [all laugh] It's just one of those things. 474 00:17:34.654 --> 00:17:38.391 You have to listen to what nods you're being given. 475 00:17:38.391 --> 00:17:41.894 Let me ask you this. What is the Crystal Methyd? 476 00:17:41.894 --> 00:17:46.799 Ugh, uh... 477 00:17:46.799 --> 00:17:49.268 These are the questions I would be asking myself. 478 00:17:49.268 --> 00:17:50.369 Yeah. 479 00:17:50.369 --> 00:17:51.871 What I am, what I stand for, you know? 480 00:17:51.871 --> 00:17:53.639 Mm-hmm. 481 00:17:53.639 --> 00:17:55.875 My walkthrough with Ru is not going well, 482 00:17:55.875 --> 00:17:58.811 but I know that Ru sees what's in me, 483 00:17:58.811 --> 00:18:01.347 and I just need to find it and bring it out for this challenge. 484 00:18:01.347 --> 00:18:04.317 All right, Crystal, I know you can do it. 485 00:18:04.317 --> 00:18:06.852 Just you gotta unlock that door. Let's hit it, Raven. 486 00:18:06.852 --> 00:18:08.621 -Bye. -Bye. 487 00:18:10.923 --> 00:18:13.960 All right, ladies, gather round. Gather round, ladies. 488 00:18:13.960 --> 00:18:17.763 Now, tomorrow, the Choices 2020 debate 489 00:18:17.763 --> 00:18:21.734 will be moderated by our extra-special guest judges, 490 00:18:21.734 --> 00:18:25.004 my crazy ex-squirrel friend Rachel Bloom... 491 00:18:25.004 --> 00:18:26.272 [cheering] Yes! 492 00:18:26.272 --> 00:18:30.343 And the super fly Jeff Goldblum. 493 00:18:30.343 --> 00:18:31.911 [cheers and applause] 494 00:18:31.911 --> 00:18:34.814 Jeff Goldblum is a dinosaur doctor. 495 00:18:34.814 --> 00:18:36.749 Now, I don't know if that's his real life, 496 00:18:36.749 --> 00:18:40.086 but I love a man who knows about dinosaurs. 497 00:18:40.086 --> 00:18:43.155 Ladies, don't fuck it up. 498 00:18:43.155 --> 00:18:44.790 Come on, Raven. 499 00:18:44.790 --> 00:18:46.759 -Bye! -Thank you!end act 500 00:18:49.929 --> 00:18:53.165 Come on, Season 12, let's get political! 501 00:18:53.165 --> 00:18:54.700 Yeah! 502 00:18:54.700 --> 00:18:57.336 Child, whew, today is the day. 503 00:18:57.336 --> 00:18:58.938 We're gonna do this debate. 504 00:18:58.938 --> 00:19:00.773 What's important for us to do in this challenge 505 00:19:00.773 --> 00:19:03.643 is to make sure that we give it a political tone. 506 00:19:03.643 --> 00:19:06.479 But don't forget, a bitch can't come in being all serious. 507 00:19:06.479 --> 00:19:08.381 You gotta make sure you making the judges laugh. 508 00:19:08.381 --> 00:19:10.449 How are people feeling? 509 00:19:10.449 --> 00:19:12.418 I feel good, but I also felt good 510 00:19:12.418 --> 00:19:14.053 about the last thing I had to be funny at. 511 00:19:14.053 --> 00:19:17.656 So hopefully I can do the American people proud. 512 00:19:17.656 --> 00:19:19.458 -Choices. -Choices. 513 00:19:19.458 --> 00:19:21.227 -Choices. -Choices. 514 00:19:21.227 --> 00:19:23.696 [laughs] So I don't know if I'm just delirious 515 00:19:23.696 --> 00:19:26.432 from not sleeping all night, but I feel good 516 00:19:26.432 --> 00:19:30.503 that I got some funny shit so let's see. [laughs] 517 00:19:30.503 --> 00:19:34.306 I'm gonna get to nerd out a little bit in this challenge, 518 00:19:34.306 --> 00:19:36.942 because it do take nerd. 519 00:19:36.942 --> 00:19:41.113 I love politics and I love making people laugh. 520 00:19:41.113 --> 00:19:44.116 I'm very excited to show Ru 521 00:19:44.116 --> 00:19:45.718 that I don't just deserve to be in the top, 522 00:19:45.718 --> 00:19:48.554 I deserve that mother-tucking win. 523 00:19:48.554 --> 00:19:52.258 Anyone here really passionate about politics besides Jackie? 524 00:19:52.258 --> 00:19:55.261 The current political climate is just so terrifying to me. 525 00:19:55.261 --> 00:19:56.429 Gigi, I get it. 526 00:19:56.429 --> 00:19:58.531 Like, it's hard to sit and watch the news. 527 00:19:58.531 --> 00:20:01.400 It can be traumatizing to sit and watch that stuff. 528 00:20:01.400 --> 00:20:02.768 But I feel like in bad times, 529 00:20:02.768 --> 00:20:06.138 like, this is more important than ever to be patriotic, 530 00:20:06.138 --> 00:20:09.308 because you need that to, like, make a change. 531 00:20:09.308 --> 00:20:12.311 And right now, we really, really, really, really, 532 00:20:12.311 --> 00:20:14.213 really, really, really need a change. 533 00:20:14.213 --> 00:20:16.682 My parents are both really conservative, 534 00:20:16.682 --> 00:20:18.651 and they voted for Trump, and-- 535 00:20:18.651 --> 00:20:20.486 -Wow, really? -Yeah. 536 00:20:20.486 --> 00:20:22.121 Do they still stand by that vote? 537 00:20:22.121 --> 00:20:25.224 They do, and it's really hard, 538 00:20:25.224 --> 00:20:27.359 because I love my parents and I'm so close to them. 539 00:20:27.359 --> 00:20:29.528 And I'm like almost, like, confused 540 00:20:29.528 --> 00:20:31.330 as to how I grew up in their house 541 00:20:31.330 --> 00:20:32.731 and share so many of their values 542 00:20:32.731 --> 00:20:36.302 when there are just some things we have this disconnect on. 543 00:20:36.302 --> 00:20:38.070 I can't even imagine, knowing how close you are with them, 544 00:20:38.070 --> 00:20:39.505 like, what that's like. 545 00:20:39.505 --> 00:20:43.109 Yeah. It's frustrating to have parents that support Trump. 546 00:20:43.109 --> 00:20:46.078 I just try not to bring up politics 547 00:20:46.078 --> 00:20:48.214 when I'm with my family, although there are times 548 00:20:48.214 --> 00:20:50.049 during our family Thanksgiving and stuff 549 00:20:50.049 --> 00:20:51.550 that I have, like, blown up. 550 00:20:51.550 --> 00:20:53.819 All I can do is try and provide them 551 00:20:53.819 --> 00:20:55.988 with as much education as I can 552 00:20:55.988 --> 00:20:57.656 whenever I get the opportunity. 553 00:20:57.656 --> 00:20:59.825 I have a lot of disagreements with my mom 554 00:20:59.825 --> 00:21:01.160 and with other people in my family. 555 00:21:01.160 --> 00:21:03.629 But the one thing that we all agreed on was no Trump. 556 00:21:03.629 --> 00:21:06.732 It's, like, really affected mine and my family's life. 557 00:21:06.732 --> 00:21:07.800 When Trump was elected, 558 00:21:07.800 --> 00:21:10.703 he enacted terrible, racist policies, 559 00:21:10.703 --> 00:21:14.607 including a ban on people from Muslim-majority countries. 560 00:21:14.607 --> 00:21:17.643 You know, my mom moved here right before the revolution, 561 00:21:17.643 --> 00:21:20.479 but her close sister is still back in Iran, 562 00:21:20.479 --> 00:21:22.715 and my mom has actually been having a lot of health issues 563 00:21:22.715 --> 00:21:23.949 in the last couple years. 564 00:21:23.949 --> 00:21:26.919 And we were hoping that her sister could come here 565 00:21:26.919 --> 00:21:29.488 and kind of help take care of my mom, 566 00:21:29.488 --> 00:21:34.593 and because of Trump and racism, it's not happening. 567 00:21:34.593 --> 00:21:39.365 And I just don't think that's okay. 568 00:21:39.365 --> 00:21:42.301 My aunt is the sweetest woman 569 00:21:42.301 --> 00:21:45.104 and has always been there for my mom. 570 00:21:45.104 --> 00:21:46.906 And the fact that she can't be there now 571 00:21:46.906 --> 00:21:49.375 because of Trump's travel ban is devastating. 572 00:21:49.375 --> 00:21:53.112 These are two women who, you know, need each other right now. 573 00:21:53.112 --> 00:21:55.047 -Yeah. -And more than anything 574 00:21:55.047 --> 00:21:59.151 I'm just so angry that this is America. 575 00:22:00.452 --> 00:22:05.257 As a black, gay man in this country, 576 00:22:05.257 --> 00:22:06.826 and especially being in Missouri, 577 00:22:06.826 --> 00:22:09.728 I don't go places in my own city 578 00:22:09.728 --> 00:22:11.830 that are predominantly, like-- 579 00:22:11.830 --> 00:22:13.599 have, like, straight patriots. 580 00:22:13.599 --> 00:22:16.735 And as a black man, it's a big problem 581 00:22:16.735 --> 00:22:19.805 that I cannot drive my car down the street 582 00:22:19.805 --> 00:22:22.274 without being afraid that someone's going to take my life. 583 00:22:22.274 --> 00:22:26.779 With all the stuff that Trump and the Republicans 584 00:22:26.779 --> 00:22:29.548 have put this country through, 585 00:22:29.548 --> 00:22:33.953 put people of color through, queer people, LGBTQIA, 586 00:22:33.953 --> 00:22:38.824 we need to be on the front lines fighting every day. 587 00:22:38.824 --> 00:22:42.628 I think people who gave him the benefit of the doubt in 2016, 588 00:22:42.628 --> 00:22:45.364 like, wake up, because there is nothing to doubt here. 589 00:22:45.364 --> 00:22:47.833 This person is not here for Americans. 590 00:22:47.833 --> 00:22:50.302 What I try to do myself is just, like, make sure that I get out, 591 00:22:50.302 --> 00:22:52.571 like, to everybody that's in my family 592 00:22:52.571 --> 00:22:53.706 and to give them information. 593 00:22:53.706 --> 00:22:55.708 If we get as much information as we can, 594 00:22:55.708 --> 00:22:59.011 it's like a weapon against people who try to hold us back. 595 00:22:59.011 --> 00:23:01.247 The further we go back into the shadows, 596 00:23:01.247 --> 00:23:04.283 the stronger the clown in the White House gets. 597 00:23:05.851 --> 00:23:07.586 No more closets! 598 00:23:07.586 --> 00:23:09.989 I approve this message. 599 00:23:09.989 --> 00:23:13.125 [all laugh] 600 00:23:23.836 --> 00:23:26.038 [RuPaul laughs] 601 00:23:29.041 --> 00:23:32.711 ♪ Cover girl, put the bass in your walk ♪ 602 00:23:32.711 --> 00:23:37.116 ♪ Head to toe, let your whole body talk ♪ 603 00:23:37.116 --> 00:23:39.485 And what? 604 00:23:39.485 --> 00:23:42.288 Welcome to the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race. 605 00:23:42.288 --> 00:23:46.125 This week, Michelle Visage is away on assignment. 606 00:23:46.125 --> 00:23:47.359 [static] Thanks, Ru. 607 00:23:47.359 --> 00:23:49.328 I'm hot on the campaign trail, 608 00:23:49.328 --> 00:23:50.929 where I'll be watching the debate 609 00:23:50.929 --> 00:23:53.432 live in downtown Tuckaho. 610 00:23:53.432 --> 00:23:56.568 Style superstar Carson Kressley is here. 611 00:23:56.568 --> 00:24:00.205 Carson, would you say you're a master debater? 612 00:24:00.205 --> 00:24:02.107 Got the calluses to prove it! 613 00:24:02.107 --> 00:24:04.977 You know you're gonna go blind doing that. 614 00:24:04.977 --> 00:24:06.178 Where are you? 615 00:24:06.178 --> 00:24:08.414 [laughs] 616 00:24:08.414 --> 00:24:11.250 The crazy talented Rachel Bloom. 617 00:24:11.250 --> 00:24:14.086 Rachel, have you ever run for office? 618 00:24:14.086 --> 00:24:17.489 I was the secretary of my high school's gay/straight alliance. 619 00:24:17.489 --> 00:24:20.059 -I remember that. -You were a great president. 620 00:24:20.059 --> 00:24:21.760 [laughs] 621 00:24:21.760 --> 00:24:25.464 And national treasure Jeff Goldblum. 622 00:24:25.464 --> 00:24:28.634 I feel like I'm basking in your opalescent glow. 623 00:24:28.634 --> 00:24:32.471 You look absolutely statuesque and radiant, 624 00:24:32.471 --> 00:24:34.039 like a Grecian goddess. 625 00:24:34.039 --> 00:24:37.509 You make me proud to be a citizen of America 626 00:24:37.509 --> 00:24:39.144 and the world, Ru. 627 00:24:39.144 --> 00:24:41.547 [laughs] Thank you. 628 00:24:41.547 --> 00:24:42.548 Michelle [with static: Ru, I hope you can hear me. 629 00:24:42.548 --> 00:24:44.550 -Uh-huh? -Jeff, listen, I'm married, 630 00:24:44.550 --> 00:24:46.018 but you are my hall pass. 631 00:24:46.018 --> 00:24:48.287 You have been for years. I've seen all the movies. 632 00:24:48.287 --> 00:24:49.388 I know what you can do with your fly. 633 00:24:49.388 --> 00:24:51.390 Jeff, please, gimme a call. 634 00:24:51.390 --> 00:24:52.958 One night only. Come on. It's a great time. 635 00:24:52.958 --> 00:24:54.293 Thank you. 636 00:24:54.293 --> 00:24:55.694 This week, we challenged our queens 637 00:24:55.694 --> 00:24:59.898 to face off in this year's draggiest presidential debate. 638 00:24:59.898 --> 00:25:04.069 Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win.end act 639 00:25:11.643 --> 00:25:14.513 Hi there. My name's Jeff Goldblum.graphic x 2 640 00:25:14.513 --> 00:25:15.647 And I'm Rachel Bloom. 641 00:25:15.647 --> 00:25:20.419 We want to welcome you to Choices 2020. 642 00:25:20.419 --> 00:25:21.920 Choices. 643 00:25:21.920 --> 00:25:24.923 Tonight, our leading seven candidates 644 00:25:24.923 --> 00:25:27.226 have gathered to untuck the issues. 645 00:25:27.226 --> 00:25:31.096 Let's get this wig party started with opening statements. 646 00:25:31.096 --> 00:25:33.499 Hailing from the Big Apple, Sherry Pie. 647 00:25:33.499 --> 00:25:35.200 My mother-tucking Americans, 648 00:25:35.200 --> 00:25:39.805 I am here to take America off its diet. 649 00:25:39.805 --> 00:25:44.610 I am here to force-feed America. 650 00:25:44.610 --> 00:25:47.079 From the Show-Me state of Missouri, Crystal Methyd. 651 00:25:47.079 --> 00:25:48.881 You may be wondering, Crystal, 652 00:25:48.881 --> 00:25:51.517 why do you deserve to be drag president? 653 00:25:51.517 --> 00:25:53.385 And I think the answer is very clear. 654 00:25:53.385 --> 00:25:56.455 I've proven time and time again 655 00:25:56.455 --> 00:25:58.357 that I mean business in the front 656 00:25:58.357 --> 00:25:59.892 and party in the back! 657 00:25:59.892 --> 00:26:02.161 ♪ To the beat of the rhythm of the night ♪ 658 00:26:02.161 --> 00:26:04.029 Yeah. 659 00:26:04.029 --> 00:26:07.399 From Ramseur, Heidi. 660 00:26:07.399 --> 00:26:10.035 Being the Southern belle of Season 12, 661 00:26:10.035 --> 00:26:13.205 I am someone you can trust with your vote. 662 00:26:13.205 --> 00:26:15.774 Vote Heidi to bridge the gap. 663 00:26:15.774 --> 00:26:17.843 Mm, no fooling around with this one. 664 00:26:17.843 --> 00:26:21.647 Serving Kansas City royal T, Widow Von'Du. 665 00:26:21.647 --> 00:26:23.315 You cannot have change 666 00:26:23.315 --> 00:26:25.384 if you just put your right foot in 667 00:26:25.384 --> 00:26:27.619 and take your right foot out. 668 00:26:27.619 --> 00:26:29.955 You have to put your left foot in 669 00:26:29.955 --> 00:26:31.990 and shake it all about. 670 00:26:31.990 --> 00:26:33.992 Widow Von'Du. 671 00:26:33.992 --> 00:26:35.494 Shablamming for America. 672 00:26:35.494 --> 00:26:37.763 In college, I was a member of the Hokey-Pokey party. 673 00:26:37.763 --> 00:26:38.931 I had no idea. 674 00:26:38.931 --> 00:26:40.599 What is the Hokey-Pokey party, by the way? 675 00:26:40.599 --> 00:26:41.967 Conservative. It was a dark time. 676 00:26:41.967 --> 00:26:43.235 Let's move on. 677 00:26:43.235 --> 00:26:46.071 From Canada by way of New York City, Jackie Cox. 678 00:26:46.071 --> 00:26:49.041 As the first Canadian to run for drag president, 679 00:26:49.041 --> 00:26:52.744 let me assure you I'm as American as apple poutine-- 680 00:26:52.744 --> 00:26:53.846 I mean, pie. 681 00:26:53.846 --> 00:26:55.681 [gasps] 682 00:26:55.681 --> 00:26:58.250 In 2020, don't be tacky. 683 00:26:58.250 --> 00:26:59.885 Vote Jackie. 684 00:26:59.885 --> 00:27:03.422 Because we can all use a little more Cox in our life. 685 00:27:03.422 --> 00:27:06.391 Next up from the Golden State, Gigi Goode. 686 00:27:06.391 --> 00:27:11.463 I'm Gigi Goode, fashion icon, pantsuit advocate, human girl. 687 00:27:11.463 --> 00:27:14.600 I'm here to prioritize, politicize, 688 00:27:14.600 --> 00:27:18.270 and accessorize my way to a better tomorrow. 689 00:27:18.270 --> 00:27:19.972 May I commend you in your bravery 690 00:27:19.972 --> 00:27:23.041 in stating openly that you are a human girl. 691 00:27:23.041 --> 00:27:25.711 Human girl. Not a robot. 692 00:27:28.947 --> 00:27:30.048 Hmm. 693 00:27:30.048 --> 00:27:32.017 No further questions. 694 00:27:32.017 --> 00:27:34.419 And from the great Badger State of Wisconsin, 695 00:27:34.419 --> 00:27:37.456 Jaida Essence Hall. 696 00:27:37.456 --> 00:27:40.692 As I always say, you can take the bitch out of the hustle, 697 00:27:40.692 --> 00:27:43.161 but you cannot take the hustle out of the bitch. 698 00:27:43.161 --> 00:27:44.930 That's why I'm Jaida Essence Hall, 699 00:27:44.930 --> 00:27:48.834 of the bitches, for the bitches. 700 00:27:48.834 --> 00:27:51.003 Finally, a spokesperson for the bitches. 701 00:27:51.003 --> 00:27:54.106 She done already done had herses. 702 00:27:54.106 --> 00:27:56.308 Let's proceed with questions. 703 00:27:56.308 --> 00:27:59.411 Crystal Methyd, if you were elected first drag president, 704 00:27:59.411 --> 00:28:01.647 what would your first official action be? 705 00:28:01.647 --> 00:28:05.317 To include bare chests and bare backs to the Second Amendment, 706 00:28:05.317 --> 00:28:08.287 because bare arms are not enough! 707 00:28:08.287 --> 00:28:10.889 Quite powerful. Widow Von'Du. 708 00:28:10.889 --> 00:28:14.860 The first thing I would do in office is do a split on the D. 709 00:28:14.860 --> 00:28:17.229 A split on-- A split on the D? 710 00:28:17.229 --> 00:28:21.533 Deficits! I would split the deficits in half. 711 00:28:21.533 --> 00:28:23.368 Well, if she did it, it would certainly break. 712 00:28:23.368 --> 00:28:25.137 Oh! The slander. 713 00:28:25.137 --> 00:28:28.040 Candidates, candidates, let's keep it civil, okay? 714 00:28:28.040 --> 00:28:29.341 Jackie Cox, same question. 715 00:28:29.341 --> 00:28:31.109 I'll be recruiting Deborah Cox 716 00:28:31.109 --> 00:28:33.312 to disco-fy the national anthem. 717 00:28:33.312 --> 00:28:35.013 Can I do a little bit for you right now? 718 00:28:35.013 --> 00:28:36.148 Please. 719 00:28:36.148 --> 00:28:37.149 Let's see. 720 00:28:37.149 --> 00:28:39.751 ♪ O Canada ♪ 721 00:28:39.751 --> 00:28:42.888 ♪ "Say can you see" is what I meant ♪ 722 00:28:42.888 --> 00:28:44.189 I'm so American. 723 00:28:44.189 --> 00:28:45.591 You're bringing up Canada a lot. 724 00:28:45.591 --> 00:28:49.294 If I were you, I would not keep pushing this Canada aspect. 725 00:28:49.294 --> 00:28:51.263 Gigi Goode, same question. 726 00:28:51.263 --> 00:28:53.932 My first act would be to forcibly play 727 00:28:53.932 --> 00:28:56.234 RuPaul's Cover Girl 728 00:28:56.234 --> 00:28:58.170 in every crosswalk in the nation. 729 00:28:58.170 --> 00:29:01.807 It will train the men and the women of this brave country 730 00:29:01.807 --> 00:29:04.977 to s-s-s-sissy their walks on the way to work. 731 00:29:04.977 --> 00:29:06.378 How would we sissy our walks? 732 00:29:06.378 --> 00:29:08.146 Do you mind if I come up front? 733 00:29:08.146 --> 00:29:09.781 Permission granted for you to come anywhere you like. 734 00:29:09.781 --> 00:29:12.150 No sissification so far. But wait. 735 00:29:12.150 --> 00:29:13.552 Sissy that walk, girl. 736 00:29:13.552 --> 00:29:14.953 Now, sissy that walk. 737 00:29:14.953 --> 00:29:17.589 [Star Spangled Banner plays] 738 00:29:17.589 --> 00:29:19.725 She's a little stiff, if you ask me. 739 00:29:19.725 --> 00:29:22.094 If that is the walk of America, 740 00:29:22.094 --> 00:29:24.630 she should walk to another country. 741 00:29:24.630 --> 00:29:26.598 [gasps] 742 00:29:26.598 --> 00:29:27.866 I would like to rebuttal. 743 00:29:27.866 --> 00:29:31.069 Anybody can sissy their walk in any way they please. 744 00:29:31.069 --> 00:29:34.206 I would like to re-tittle that rebuttal. 745 00:29:34.206 --> 00:29:35.474 I think the only thing 746 00:29:35.474 --> 00:29:38.710 that Miss Goode needs to sissy is that hairline. 747 00:29:38.710 --> 00:29:41.179 Okay, ladies, ladies, let's keep it civil. 748 00:29:41.179 --> 00:29:44.282 I would like to re-tattle the re-tittle of her rebuttal. 749 00:29:44.282 --> 00:29:45.484 The what? 750 00:29:45.484 --> 00:29:48.320 By saying that although her hairline is awful, 751 00:29:48.320 --> 00:29:51.089 so is her contour line. 752 00:29:51.089 --> 00:29:52.090 [gasps] 753 00:29:52.090 --> 00:29:54.026 Wow. This set is cold, 754 00:29:54.026 --> 00:29:55.627 but I'm also chilly from all the shade. 755 00:29:55.627 --> 00:29:59.731 Heidi, you vow to make America what again? 756 00:29:59.731 --> 00:30:01.700 Flawless again. Just look at me. 757 00:30:01.700 --> 00:30:03.101 Good. Anybody else? 758 00:30:03.101 --> 00:30:05.671 I vow to make America-- Yes, yes, El DeBarge. 759 00:30:05.671 --> 00:30:07.472 Not one of my fellow candidates 760 00:30:07.472 --> 00:30:10.409 has a single speck of glitter on their bodies. 761 00:30:10.409 --> 00:30:13.412 I want to make America glitter again. 762 00:30:13.412 --> 00:30:18.750 Little do you know that I am fully vajazzled downstairs. 763 00:30:18.750 --> 00:30:21.019 -Did she say "vajazzled?" -Yeah. 764 00:30:21.019 --> 00:30:22.020 Yes, vajazzled. 765 00:30:22.020 --> 00:30:24.656 Ah, I can imagine what that means. 766 00:30:24.656 --> 00:30:28.093 Jaida, I vow to make America what again? 767 00:30:28.093 --> 00:30:31.296 I vow to make America confused again, 768 00:30:31.296 --> 00:30:34.332 because these whores have lost me. 769 00:30:34.332 --> 00:30:36.001 I am confused right now. 770 00:30:36.001 --> 00:30:37.335 I don't know what's happening. 771 00:30:37.335 --> 00:30:39.638 I don't know who she is. I have no idea who she is. 772 00:30:39.638 --> 00:30:40.772 Are you smelling toast? 773 00:30:40.772 --> 00:30:42.407 Are you having a little bit of a stroke? 774 00:30:42.407 --> 00:30:44.076 I love toast. 775 00:30:44.076 --> 00:30:45.477 Don't you love waking up in the morning 776 00:30:45.477 --> 00:30:49.114 and not knowing where you are, who you are, why you are? 777 00:30:49.114 --> 00:30:50.582 I like what you're saying. 778 00:30:50.582 --> 00:30:52.684 Before you go anywhere, you have to ride the horse 779 00:30:52.684 --> 00:30:54.119 in the direction that it's going. 780 00:30:54.119 --> 00:30:56.388 I don't own a horse, but I love riding. 781 00:30:56.388 --> 00:30:59.391 Question for everyone. Can we see your tax returns? 782 00:30:59.391 --> 00:31:01.059 I would like to pass the question. 783 00:31:01.059 --> 00:31:03.795 Now, are we talking Canadian or American dollars? 784 00:31:03.795 --> 00:31:05.697 How do you plan to engage younger voters? 785 00:31:05.697 --> 00:31:07.165 That's a question. 786 00:31:07.165 --> 00:31:09.301 Yeah, yeah, and what's the answer? 787 00:31:09.301 --> 00:31:11.269 Look over there! 788 00:31:11.269 --> 00:31:12.671 Where? 789 00:31:12.671 --> 00:31:13.839 [snorts] 790 00:31:13.839 --> 00:31:16.007 Oh, that's a good one, Jaida. 791 00:31:16.007 --> 00:31:18.210 I've never seen that device used in a-- 792 00:31:18.210 --> 00:31:20.512 -Confusion. -On the debate stage before. 793 00:31:20.512 --> 00:31:23.715 Gigi Goode, what do you think of drag robots 794 00:31:23.715 --> 00:31:27.352 taking jobs away from drag queens? 795 00:31:27.352 --> 00:31:28.487 Why not? 796 00:31:28.487 --> 00:31:30.322 Huh. 797 00:31:30.322 --> 00:31:32.190 -Hmm. -Jaida, same question. 798 00:31:32.190 --> 00:31:34.826 Heidi, question? 799 00:31:34.826 --> 00:31:36.128 What? 800 00:31:36.128 --> 00:31:37.863 Look over there! 801 00:31:37.863 --> 00:31:39.464 Where? 802 00:31:39.464 --> 00:31:41.133 [laughs] 803 00:31:41.133 --> 00:31:42.834 She keeps fooling me with that "look over there" business. 804 00:31:42.834 --> 00:31:44.336 I know. [laughs] 805 00:31:44.336 --> 00:31:45.403 I mean, I got a controversial question coming up. 806 00:31:45.403 --> 00:31:47.239 Ooh, it's a controversial question. 807 00:31:47.239 --> 00:31:48.273 Jeff, look over there! 808 00:31:48.273 --> 00:31:49.775 Hey, where? [all laugh] 809 00:31:49.775 --> 00:31:51.910 I fall for it every time, too. 810 00:31:51.910 --> 00:31:53.145 Confusion. 811 00:31:53.145 --> 00:31:54.379 I think I speak for Jeff 812 00:31:54.379 --> 00:31:56.882 when I say that he and I are both confused bitches. 813 00:31:56.882 --> 00:31:59.317 You truly are a bitch. 814 00:31:59.317 --> 00:32:01.920 There was a little Kate Hepburn coming through in that. 815 00:32:01.920 --> 00:32:05.457 [imitating Katherine Hepburn] She sure did love 816 00:32:05.457 --> 00:32:06.625 a good-- 817 00:32:06.625 --> 00:32:08.226 Here we go again. 818 00:32:08.226 --> 00:32:13.331 For every challenge, we're gonna get the old lady, 819 00:32:13.331 --> 00:32:15.267 and it's gonna go something like 820 00:32:15.267 --> 00:32:18.603 ehh...it's... 821 00:32:18.603 --> 00:32:20.806 ducking fitch. 822 00:32:20.806 --> 00:32:23.608 Crystal, which of these candidates 823 00:32:23.608 --> 00:32:25.410 do you think is the least qualified 824 00:32:25.410 --> 00:32:27.879 to be America's next drag president? 825 00:32:27.879 --> 00:32:29.247 I know that as drag president, 826 00:32:29.247 --> 00:32:32.484 you'll be faced with many difficult decisions. 827 00:32:32.484 --> 00:32:36.154 Candidate Heidi here can't even decide on a last name. 828 00:32:36.154 --> 00:32:37.656 [gasps] 829 00:32:37.656 --> 00:32:39.724 Breathe calmly through the gap in your front teeth, okay? 830 00:32:39.724 --> 00:32:41.226 -[whistles] -There we go. 831 00:32:41.226 --> 00:32:43.295 This whore, Crystal. 832 00:32:43.295 --> 00:32:46.965 The facts are, she has no idea who El DeBarge is. 833 00:32:46.965 --> 00:32:48.767 Heidi, which of these candidates 834 00:32:48.767 --> 00:32:51.136 do you think is the least qualified? 835 00:32:51.136 --> 00:32:53.772 I would have to say Miss Jackie Cox. 836 00:32:53.772 --> 00:32:56.141 -Oh! -How can you trust a drag queen 837 00:32:56.141 --> 00:33:01.346 when her 5:00 shadow is visible 24 hours out of the day? 838 00:33:01.346 --> 00:33:02.714 Whew. 839 00:33:02.714 --> 00:33:06.585 I can agree with Heidi about Jackie. 840 00:33:06.585 --> 00:33:10.155 If she cannot win the war against her beard, 841 00:33:10.155 --> 00:33:14.159 how can she win the wars that we might have to fight for America? 842 00:33:14.159 --> 00:33:15.827 Whew. 843 00:33:15.827 --> 00:33:18.029 Thank you. 844 00:33:18.029 --> 00:33:22.334 Widow is the angry politician, 845 00:33:22.334 --> 00:33:26.304 and, um... 846 00:33:26.304 --> 00:33:28.473 that was pretty much what it was, 847 00:33:28.473 --> 00:33:30.108 just an angry politician. 848 00:33:30.108 --> 00:33:32.277 Terrorists! Skinty bitches. 849 00:33:32.277 --> 00:33:34.279 I don't know how any of you are gonna choose a VP 850 00:33:34.279 --> 00:33:35.580 with this language. 851 00:33:35.580 --> 00:33:38.850 Candidates, it's time for your closing statements. 852 00:33:38.850 --> 00:33:42.854 We need to go to a buffet of love, 853 00:33:42.854 --> 00:33:44.723 of humor, of Sherry Pie. 854 00:33:44.723 --> 00:33:45.790 El DeBarge. 855 00:33:45.790 --> 00:33:47.192 If I can do this to my face, 856 00:33:47.192 --> 00:33:49.928 imagine the facelift I can give to America? 857 00:33:49.928 --> 00:33:52.030 I'm gonna cover the White House in glitter! 858 00:33:52.030 --> 00:33:54.366 I understand what the bitches of the street need, 859 00:33:54.366 --> 00:33:56.401 and it's not these whores. 860 00:33:56.401 --> 00:33:57.802 [laughs] 861 00:33:58.837 --> 00:34:00.138 I have your back. 862 00:34:00.138 --> 00:34:01.373 Thank you, Jaida. 863 00:34:01.373 --> 00:34:03.642 -And front. -Thank you, Jaida. 864 00:34:03.642 --> 00:34:05.911 [mouthing words] 865 00:34:05.911 --> 00:34:08.280 Heidi, your closing statement. 866 00:34:08.280 --> 00:34:10.015 On vote day, vote Heidi. 867 00:34:10.015 --> 00:34:13.018 [whistles] The gap that's so wonderful 868 00:34:13.018 --> 00:34:15.754 and so amazing. 869 00:34:15.754 --> 00:34:18.723 Jackie Cox, I have a challenge for you. 870 00:34:18.723 --> 00:34:21.159 Don't mention Canada in your closing statement. 871 00:34:21.159 --> 00:34:23.395 I'm here to tell you the Trudeau--truth-- 872 00:34:23.395 --> 00:34:26.031 because I'm clearly very American. 873 00:34:26.031 --> 00:34:28.833 [laughs] 874 00:34:28.833 --> 00:34:30.802 -Gigi Goode. -As drag president, 875 00:34:30.802 --> 00:34:36.207 I'm going to prioritize, politicize, and accessorize. 876 00:34:36.207 --> 00:34:38.543 You repeated that bit about the accessorizing. 877 00:34:38.543 --> 00:34:40.345 Bah-dah-dah, dah-dah-dah-dah-dah. 878 00:34:40.345 --> 00:34:42.280 That's okay. Widow Von'Du. 879 00:34:42.280 --> 00:34:47.352 I promise you that a change is on the horizon. 880 00:34:47.352 --> 00:34:50.889 I say shablam for a better future. 881 00:34:50.889 --> 00:34:53.224 What does "shablam" mean, actually? 882 00:34:53.224 --> 00:34:56.361 See, uneducated. This is the problem in America. 883 00:34:56.361 --> 00:34:58.063 Uneducated people. 884 00:34:58.063 --> 00:34:59.831 -Ooh, girl! -Wow. 885 00:34:59.831 --> 00:35:01.166 Did you just call Jeff uneducated? 886 00:35:01.166 --> 00:35:02.934 You just called Jeff uneducated. 887 00:35:02.934 --> 00:35:05.870 -[gasps] -He's a dinosaur doctor! 888 00:35:05.870 --> 00:35:07.072 Oh! 889 00:35:07.072 --> 00:35:08.473 -How very dare she! -America-- 890 00:35:08.473 --> 00:35:10.141 Monster! 891 00:35:10.141 --> 00:35:11.776 Ooh, child. 892 00:35:11.776 --> 00:35:13.545 [gasps] 893 00:35:13.545 --> 00:35:16.781 Now we're gonna go to Michelle Visage 894 00:35:16.781 --> 00:35:19.284 from downtown Tuckaho. 895 00:35:19.284 --> 00:35:20.552 Here's the thing. 896 00:35:20.552 --> 00:35:22.520 The candidates did not even bring up the issue-- 897 00:35:22.520 --> 00:35:23.655 Oops, and we're out of time. 898 00:35:23.655 --> 00:35:26.191 Well, that concludes tonight's debate. 899 00:35:26.191 --> 00:35:29.761 On Election Day, come early, and then, of course, 900 00:35:29.761 --> 00:35:31.863 don't forget to head down to the polling place 901 00:35:31.863 --> 00:35:32.964 and cast your vote. 902 00:35:32.964 --> 00:35:35.200 Say good night, candidates. 903 00:35:35.200 --> 00:35:36.167 -Good night, candidates. -Good night, candidates. 904 00:35:36.167 --> 00:35:37.702 Oh, yes, honey. 905 00:35:37.702 --> 00:35:39.437 ♪ Peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut ♪ 906 00:35:39.437 --> 00:35:42.207 ♪ P-p-p-peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut butter ♪ 907 00:35:42.207 --> 00:35:43.842 ♪ Peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut ♪ 908 00:35:43.842 --> 00:35:45.643 ♪ P-p-p-peanut butter ♪end act 909 00:35:52.083 --> 00:35:56.187 Category is Stars and Stripes Forever. 910 00:35:56.187 --> 00:35:58.723 First up, Crystal Methyd. 911 00:35:58.723 --> 00:36:02.027 Oh, yes, honey, she is pimping the secretarial pool. 912 00:36:02.027 --> 00:36:05.830 Crystal: I'm wearing a bunch of mismatched textures. 913 00:36:05.830 --> 00:36:07.465 I have a lot of thrift shop pieces. 914 00:36:07.465 --> 00:36:10.301 I just feel really hot and confident. 915 00:36:10.301 --> 00:36:11.403 Rachel: I think we found out 916 00:36:11.403 --> 00:36:13.338 where in the world is Carmen Sandiego. 917 00:36:13.338 --> 00:36:15.306 [all laugh] 918 00:36:15.306 --> 00:36:16.574 RuPaul: Heidi. 919 00:36:16.574 --> 00:36:18.676 Carson: Serving Old Glory-hole. 920 00:36:18.676 --> 00:36:20.111 [RuPaul laughs] 921 00:36:20.111 --> 00:36:22.914 Heidi: I'm super excited to walk down this runway 922 00:36:22.914 --> 00:36:26.951 in my patriotic Bettie Page sequined fantasy. 923 00:36:26.951 --> 00:36:28.753 And I am marching down that runway 924 00:36:28.753 --> 00:36:30.755 in my hooker high-heel boots, honey. 925 00:36:30.755 --> 00:36:32.991 Rachel: Give me your tired, your poor, 926 00:36:32.991 --> 00:36:35.060 your huddled asses yearning to be free. 927 00:36:35.060 --> 00:36:37.028 [all laugh] Carson: Yes! 928 00:36:37.028 --> 00:36:38.797 RuPaul: The Widow Von'Du. 929 00:36:38.797 --> 00:36:40.865 Ooh, Black Panther on the runway! 930 00:36:40.865 --> 00:36:44.769 Widow: My outfit is an homage to black culture. 931 00:36:44.769 --> 00:36:46.971 The Black Panthers to Miss Rosa Parks 932 00:36:46.971 --> 00:36:49.574 saying that I am not getting out of my seat 933 00:36:49.574 --> 00:36:52.043 to Black Lives Matter. 934 00:36:52.043 --> 00:36:55.046 I am showing all my blackness right now for you. 935 00:36:55.046 --> 00:36:57.816 Jeff: Is that a particular constellation? 936 00:36:57.816 --> 00:36:59.884 Carson: Looks like a Big Dipper from here. 937 00:36:59.884 --> 00:37:00.885 [Jeff laughs] 938 00:37:00.885 --> 00:37:02.887 RuPaul: Sherry Pie. 939 00:37:02.887 --> 00:37:05.523 [British accent] That's right. Rip the scab off a can of piss. 940 00:37:05.523 --> 00:37:06.758 Oh, wrong country. 941 00:37:06.758 --> 00:37:12.430 Sherry: I am American, American, American, 942 00:37:12.430 --> 00:37:16.234 and I am letting everybody know make art and not war. 943 00:37:16.234 --> 00:37:18.736 Carson: She got this at Betsy Ross Dress for Less. 944 00:37:18.736 --> 00:37:20.405 [all laugh] 945 00:37:20.405 --> 00:37:22.340 RuPaul: Jackie Cox. 946 00:37:22.340 --> 00:37:24.109 -Oh. -Come on, hijab. 947 00:37:24.109 --> 00:37:25.810 [all laugh] 948 00:37:25.810 --> 00:37:27.879 Jackie: I'm wearing a beautiful, flowing, 949 00:37:27.879 --> 00:37:29.380 striped kaftan, and then on the top 950 00:37:29.380 --> 00:37:31.449 I'm wearing a midnight blue hijab 951 00:37:31.449 --> 00:37:34.052 that is outlined in 50 silver stars. 952 00:37:34.052 --> 00:37:36.354 You can be Middle Eastern, you can be Muslim, 953 00:37:36.354 --> 00:37:37.689 and you can still be American. 954 00:37:37.689 --> 00:37:39.157 Carson: Maid in the USA. 955 00:37:39.157 --> 00:37:40.458 [all laugh] 956 00:37:40.458 --> 00:37:41.993 RuPaul: Gigi Goode. 957 00:37:41.993 --> 00:37:44.729 Carson: She's making me Yankee Doodle randy. 958 00:37:44.729 --> 00:37:46.231 [all laugh] 959 00:37:46.231 --> 00:37:49.834 Gigi: I am giving you head to toe Quaker Oats fantasy. 960 00:37:49.834 --> 00:37:53.605 My hair is period, historically accurate. 961 00:37:53.605 --> 00:37:56.374 I've got my red velvet coat. 962 00:37:56.374 --> 00:37:57.909 Bitch, I am it. 963 00:37:57.909 --> 00:37:59.677 Rachel: Talk about a John Hancock 964 00:37:59.677 --> 00:38:01.479 or lack thereof. 965 00:38:01.479 --> 00:38:03.281 [all laugh] 966 00:38:03.281 --> 00:38:04.749 RuPaul: She's cross-dressing the Delaware. 967 00:38:04.749 --> 00:38:06.151 [all laugh] 968 00:38:06.151 --> 00:38:08.720 Jaida Essence Hall. 969 00:38:08.720 --> 00:38:10.822 Carson: Let's run this look up the flagpole. 970 00:38:10.822 --> 00:38:14.692 Jaida: I'm giving you a sexy superhero of drag, 971 00:38:14.692 --> 00:38:17.262 and I'm ready to say any ho, any bitch, 972 00:38:17.262 --> 00:38:19.931 any queer person in this country that needs to be saved, 973 00:38:19.931 --> 00:38:21.299 I'm here to do it. 974 00:38:21.299 --> 00:38:23.101 Rachel: Now that is a landing strip. 975 00:38:23.101 --> 00:38:25.803 I'm gonna tell my waxer I want that next time. 976 00:38:25.803 --> 00:38:29.040 Carson: It's called the American bikini wax. 977 00:38:29.040 --> 00:38:30.675 Rachel: Making my husband take the pledge of allegiance 978 00:38:30.675 --> 00:38:32.043 will have a whole new meaning. 979 00:38:32.043 --> 00:38:34.012 [all laugh]end act 980 00:38:35.313 --> 00:38:36.581 Welcome, ladies. 981 00:38:36.581 --> 00:38:38.550 It's time for the judges' critiques, 982 00:38:39.918 --> 00:38:42.120 starting with Sherry Pie. 983 00:38:42.120 --> 00:38:45.456 During the debate you were really, really funny, 984 00:38:45.456 --> 00:38:47.425 and it felt like a really polished character to me. 985 00:38:47.425 --> 00:38:49.227 I would just say be careful 986 00:38:49.227 --> 00:38:51.262 about giving us variety of characters. 987 00:38:51.262 --> 00:38:55.166 It was similar, I think, to your mother in Gay's Anatomy 988 00:38:55.166 --> 00:38:58.570 in that it was an older person, like you did for Snatch Game. 989 00:38:58.570 --> 00:39:00.905 I'm definitely gonna steal this look from you. 990 00:39:00.905 --> 00:39:02.907 I love the peplum-esque thing 991 00:39:02.907 --> 00:39:04.842 that's happening with the jacket. 992 00:39:04.842 --> 00:39:08.713 And you accentuate your fine and generous décolletage, 993 00:39:08.713 --> 00:39:09.714 I believe is the-- 994 00:39:09.714 --> 00:39:11.616 -Oh, yes. -Ah. You see, I know. 995 00:39:11.616 --> 00:39:15.720 I may not know "peplum," but I know décolletage. 996 00:39:15.720 --> 00:39:18.623 All right, up next, Crystal Methyd. 997 00:39:18.623 --> 00:39:20.091 Hi. 998 00:39:20.091 --> 00:39:22.260 In the debate, I thought you were a real stand-out 999 00:39:22.260 --> 00:39:25.096 because you were stumping to be the drag president. 1000 00:39:25.096 --> 00:39:27.332 You did a really great job of embracing that concept. 1001 00:39:27.332 --> 00:39:29.167 You talked about your love of glitter. 1002 00:39:29.167 --> 00:39:31.202 I'm gonna cover the White House in glitter! 1003 00:39:31.202 --> 00:39:33.671 And we've always said bring the you to the challenge, 1004 00:39:33.671 --> 00:39:35.340 and I thought you did that really well. 1005 00:39:35.340 --> 00:39:38.109 And there was never a moment of fear. 1006 00:39:38.109 --> 00:39:40.545 You just seemed incredibly sure of your character 1007 00:39:40.545 --> 00:39:41.813 and having a ball. 1008 00:39:41.813 --> 00:39:44.983 This runway look might be a little bit confused. 1009 00:39:44.983 --> 00:39:48.086 I think the grosgrain belt I think is a great touch, 1010 00:39:48.086 --> 00:39:51.489 but having all of that excess to me was very distracting. 1011 00:39:51.489 --> 00:39:55.326 But when I see a fedora, it's awful nice. 1012 00:39:55.326 --> 00:39:56.661 You find them fedorable. 1013 00:39:56.661 --> 00:39:58.029 -Yes, yeah. -Ah, as you say. 1014 00:39:58.029 --> 00:40:00.231 [all laugh] 1015 00:40:00.231 --> 00:40:02.300 Up next, Heidi. 1016 00:40:02.300 --> 00:40:04.802 I have to say I fell into the gap. 1017 00:40:04.802 --> 00:40:06.204 -Did you really? -Yeah. 1018 00:40:06.204 --> 00:40:08.506 I thought your debate was really charming. 1019 00:40:08.506 --> 00:40:11.175 I think tapping into your small-town roots 1020 00:40:11.175 --> 00:40:13.378 from Ramseur, North Carolina, was great. 1021 00:40:13.378 --> 00:40:15.546 You know, you embraced who you are. 1022 00:40:15.546 --> 00:40:17.382 Yeah, you ever read Tennessee Williams? 1023 00:40:17.382 --> 00:40:20.218 I'd like to see you do Glass Menagerie or something. 1024 00:40:20.218 --> 00:40:21.352 Ooh. 1025 00:40:21.352 --> 00:40:24.022 I'm more partial to the Ass Menagerie myself. 1026 00:40:24.022 --> 00:40:25.990 [all laugh] 1027 00:40:25.990 --> 00:40:28.159 And then this look, I just feel like you're serving me 1028 00:40:28.159 --> 00:40:31.529 Reba McIntyre meets Baby June and her Newsboys. 1029 00:40:31.529 --> 00:40:34.198 I do like redheads of all kinds. 1030 00:40:34.198 --> 00:40:35.366 Oh, boy. 1031 00:40:35.366 --> 00:40:37.402 You better stop. [all laugh] 1032 00:40:37.402 --> 00:40:41.406 Up next, we've got the Widow Von'Du. 1033 00:40:41.406 --> 00:40:44.409 I love that you're the standout in this lineup. 1034 00:40:44.409 --> 00:40:45.910 The challenge was Stars and Stripes, 1035 00:40:45.910 --> 00:40:48.413 and you gave us that in a nontraditional way. 1036 00:40:48.413 --> 00:40:50.515 I love that it's black and white. 1037 00:40:50.515 --> 00:40:51.582 The presentation is perfect. 1038 00:40:51.582 --> 00:40:53.351 During the debate, 1039 00:40:53.351 --> 00:40:56.354 I thought you made some really wonderful points, 1040 00:40:56.354 --> 00:40:59.357 and looking at drag as a form of theater 1041 00:40:59.357 --> 00:41:01.192 to challenge you and make you think, 1042 00:41:01.192 --> 00:41:03.261 I thought you did such an excellent job. 1043 00:41:03.261 --> 00:41:06.664 I was craving, I guess for lack of a better term, 1044 00:41:06.664 --> 00:41:08.099 like, a joke punch-up in there. 1045 00:41:08.099 --> 00:41:12.103 You're such a presence on stage and you're so commanding, 1046 00:41:12.103 --> 00:41:15.707 but I felt like kind of it came across just a little bit angry. 1047 00:41:15.707 --> 00:41:16.975 Terrorists! 1048 00:41:16.975 --> 00:41:19.744 I wanted to give you a politician that was angry 1049 00:41:19.744 --> 00:41:21.746 because they are trying to get their point across. 1050 00:41:21.746 --> 00:41:25.416 And I just don't know... 1051 00:41:25.416 --> 00:41:27.085 [sighs] 1052 00:41:29.253 --> 00:41:32.857 It's very difficult to satirize 1053 00:41:32.857 --> 00:41:36.127 or do something that's wackier, funnier, wilder 1054 00:41:36.127 --> 00:41:37.528 than of course what's going on now. 1055 00:41:37.528 --> 00:41:40.264 -That's right. -I generally was having fun. 1056 00:41:40.264 --> 00:41:42.934 Playing the character that I was doing, 1057 00:41:42.934 --> 00:41:46.037 I literally thought I was doing the challenge. 1058 00:41:46.037 --> 00:41:47.305 You did do the challenge. 1059 00:41:47.305 --> 00:41:49.073 What the judges are saying 1060 00:41:49.073 --> 00:41:51.576 is that there weren't a lot of laughs in it, 1061 00:41:51.576 --> 00:41:55.046 and of course that's really what we're doing here. 1062 00:41:55.046 --> 00:41:58.683 I stayed up till 4:30 in the morning just writing stuff, 1063 00:41:58.683 --> 00:42:01.652 and it just feels like it was all for nothing. 1064 00:42:03.187 --> 00:42:05.056 You're digging yourself into a hole right now, 1065 00:42:05.056 --> 00:42:06.524 and you don't have to do that. 1066 00:42:06.524 --> 00:42:08.893 This is all just constructive criticism. 1067 00:42:08.893 --> 00:42:12.430 I am a musical theater kid, and you raise yourself 1068 00:42:12.430 --> 00:42:15.299 to think that your craft, your art is who you are. 1069 00:42:15.299 --> 00:42:16.567 And when you fuck something up, 1070 00:42:16.567 --> 00:42:19.270 it fundamentally takes away your self-worth. 1071 00:42:19.270 --> 00:42:20.304 Preach! 1072 00:42:20.304 --> 00:42:23.207 And separating a little more your craft 1073 00:42:23.207 --> 00:42:26.744 from who you are as a person, it's really helped me. 1074 00:42:26.744 --> 00:42:28.346 Let the church say a-man. 1075 00:42:28.346 --> 00:42:29.714 -A-man. -A-man. 1076 00:42:29.714 --> 00:42:33.317 That is so important right now. 1077 00:42:33.317 --> 00:42:34.719 And do you hear what she's saying, Widow? 1078 00:42:34.719 --> 00:42:38.189 I hear everything that everybody is saying to me. 1079 00:42:38.189 --> 00:42:40.425 I just--it's really hard for me to be here and just-- 1080 00:42:40.425 --> 00:42:41.759 It's hard. The competition's fucking hard. 1081 00:42:41.759 --> 00:42:43.428 But don't do that to yourself. 1082 00:42:43.428 --> 00:42:45.196 The payoff is not worth it. 1083 00:42:45.196 --> 00:42:48.833 You belong here, and don't let your saboteur do that. 1084 00:42:48.833 --> 00:42:52.403 So catch yourself. Be the star that you are. 1085 00:42:52.403 --> 00:42:54.539 Thank you. 1086 00:42:54.539 --> 00:42:57.809 Up next, Jackie Cox. 1087 00:42:57.809 --> 00:42:59.043 Salaam, RuPaul June. 1088 00:42:59.043 --> 00:43:00.611 So the debate. 1089 00:43:00.611 --> 00:43:03.915 When I figured out what your whole shtick was "aboot," 1090 00:43:03.915 --> 00:43:06.350 I thought this is gonna get good. 1091 00:43:06.350 --> 00:43:09.287 For me, the Canada thing became a little tiresome. 1092 00:43:09.287 --> 00:43:11.556 Jeff even said, "Can you answer this question 1093 00:43:11.556 --> 00:43:13.257 and not reference Canada." 1094 00:43:13.257 --> 00:43:16.394 You're talented, obviously, and bright and quick. 1095 00:43:16.394 --> 00:43:18.663 But it's a one-joke idea, and you know, 1096 00:43:18.663 --> 00:43:20.631 you keep doing variations of that, there you go. 1097 00:43:20.631 --> 00:43:23.868 In comedy, you always want some sort of element of surprise. 1098 00:43:23.868 --> 00:43:26.337 So unless you heighten to the absurd, 1099 00:43:26.337 --> 00:43:29.774 there was just kind of a plateauing point. 1100 00:43:29.774 --> 00:43:31.476 Let's talk about your runway look. 1101 00:43:31.476 --> 00:43:33.945 You exposed a piece of you and your heritage, 1102 00:43:33.945 --> 00:43:37.782 embracing something very beautiful and touching, 1103 00:43:37.782 --> 00:43:39.951 and this makes a political statement. 1104 00:43:39.951 --> 00:43:41.619 I love what this says about what America really is, 1105 00:43:41.619 --> 00:43:43.921 which is, yeah, we're a nation of immigrants, 1106 00:43:43.921 --> 00:43:45.690 of people who come from everywhere, 1107 00:43:45.690 --> 00:43:46.958 and we come together. 1108 00:43:46.958 --> 00:43:51.062 And it's such a simple outfit that says so much. 1109 00:43:51.062 --> 00:43:52.964 Are you religious, may I ask? 1110 00:43:52.964 --> 00:43:54.866 I'm not, and to be honest, 1111 00:43:54.866 --> 00:43:57.034 this outfit really represents the importance 1112 00:43:57.034 --> 00:44:00.004 that visibility for people of religious minorities 1113 00:44:00.004 --> 00:44:01.973 need to have in this country. 1114 00:44:01.973 --> 00:44:03.975 Isn't this an interesting wrinkle, though. 1115 00:44:03.975 --> 00:44:06.711 Is there something in that religion 1116 00:44:06.711 --> 00:44:12.350 that is anti-homosexuality and anti-woman? 1117 00:44:12.350 --> 00:44:14.952 Does that complicate the issue? 1118 00:44:14.952 --> 00:44:16.754 I'm just raising it and thinking out loud, 1119 00:44:16.754 --> 00:44:18.356 and maybe being stupid, but what do you think? 1120 00:44:18.356 --> 00:44:21.058 No, no, I think, you know, drag has always 1121 00:44:21.058 --> 00:44:22.960 shaken the tree, so to speak, 1122 00:44:22.960 --> 00:44:26.531 and there are so many different layers to this presentation. 1123 00:44:26.531 --> 00:44:28.533 And if it was ever gonna be done, 1124 00:44:28.533 --> 00:44:29.901 this is the stage to do it. 1125 00:44:29.901 --> 00:44:31.435 It's a complex issue. 1126 00:44:31.435 --> 00:44:33.938 I have my own misgivings about the way 1127 00:44:33.938 --> 00:44:36.440 that LGBT people are treated in the Middle East. 1128 00:44:36.440 --> 00:44:38.576 And at the same time, I am one. 1129 00:44:38.576 --> 00:44:41.212 But what is so important is to me, 1130 00:44:41.212 --> 00:44:44.682 that if you just happen to be different, 1131 00:44:44.682 --> 00:44:46.717 then, like, live that truth. 1132 00:44:46.717 --> 00:44:51.422 And when the Muslim ban happened, 1133 00:44:51.422 --> 00:45:00.097 it really destroyed a lot of my faith in this country. 1134 00:45:00.097 --> 00:45:03.134 And it really hurt my family. 1135 00:45:04.468 --> 00:45:07.371 [sobs] And that's so wrong to me. 1136 00:45:08.873 --> 00:45:13.945 And I had to show America 1137 00:45:13.945 --> 00:45:19.717 that you can be LGBT and from the Middle East 1138 00:45:19.717 --> 00:45:21.619 and there's gonna be complicated shit around that, 1139 00:45:21.619 --> 00:45:22.687 and that's okay. 1140 00:45:22.687 --> 00:45:25.890 But I'm here, 1141 00:45:25.890 --> 00:45:27.291 and I deserve to be in America 1142 00:45:27.291 --> 00:45:29.293 just as much as anyone else. 1143 00:45:29.293 --> 00:45:32.096 Everything you're saying really registers with me. 1144 00:45:32.096 --> 00:45:35.833 At the end of the day, this country is for everyone, 1145 00:45:35.833 --> 00:45:40.938 and I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family. 1146 00:45:40.938 --> 00:45:42.573 Thank you, guys. 1147 00:45:42.573 --> 00:45:44.542 Thank you, Jackie. 1148 00:45:44.542 --> 00:45:46.677 [sniffles] 1149 00:45:46.677 --> 00:45:49.046 Up next, Gigi Goode. 1150 00:45:49.046 --> 00:45:50.548 Let's talk about this look. 1151 00:45:50.548 --> 00:45:55.953 Normally, I hate a minute man, but this is fantastic. 1152 00:45:55.953 --> 00:45:59.724 It's beautiful and tailored. It's delicious. 1153 00:45:59.724 --> 00:46:00.992 But are you dressed as an American 1154 00:46:00.992 --> 00:46:02.593 or are you dressed as a Redcoat? 1155 00:46:02.593 --> 00:46:05.529 You'll never tell. Maybe you're Benedict Arnold. 1156 00:46:05.529 --> 00:46:06.731 Certainly not Bene-dick Arnold. 1157 00:46:06.731 --> 00:46:08.966 Nope, maybe not tonight. [all laugh] 1158 00:46:08.966 --> 00:46:11.936 How, exactly--because I'm a little unfamiliar-- 1159 00:46:11.936 --> 00:46:15.606 so what do you-- how--how--what-- 1160 00:46:15.606 --> 00:46:17.508 Yeah. 1161 00:46:19.243 --> 00:46:21.045 What do you do, exactly? 1162 00:46:21.045 --> 00:46:22.580 Is it--is it all tucked? [all laugh] 1163 00:46:22.580 --> 00:46:25.716 Everything is tucked, and you can achieve that-- 1164 00:46:25.716 --> 00:46:29.286 It's not something for national television right now. 1165 00:46:29.286 --> 00:46:31.589 Okay, okay. [all laugh] 1166 00:46:31.589 --> 00:46:33.991 I'm not sure. Are you a big politics fan? 1167 00:46:33.991 --> 00:46:36.193 You know, unfortunately, I'm not. 1168 00:46:36.193 --> 00:46:37.428 No further questions. 1169 00:46:37.428 --> 00:46:39.830 Yeah, I think that hurt you in this challenge, 1170 00:46:39.830 --> 00:46:41.098 because to be able to parody something, 1171 00:46:41.098 --> 00:46:43.167 you have to kind of have a base knowledge of it. 1172 00:46:43.167 --> 00:46:45.169 And I felt like maybe that was missing, 1173 00:46:45.169 --> 00:46:46.704 and you were a little less confident 1174 00:46:46.704 --> 00:46:48.339 and a little more quiet than you normally are. 1175 00:46:49.840 --> 00:46:53.077 Up next, Jaida Essence Hall. 1176 00:46:53.077 --> 00:46:54.345 Hi, y'all. 1177 00:46:54.345 --> 00:46:56.514 Let's re-tattle the re-tittle of her rebuttal. 1178 00:46:56.514 --> 00:46:58.549 [all laugh] 1179 00:46:58.549 --> 00:47:00.284 Your platform was about being confused 1180 00:47:00.284 --> 00:47:03.087 with what's going on in politics today, and I'm with you. 1181 00:47:03.087 --> 00:47:05.756 You had a great moment where Jeff had asked you a question, 1182 00:47:05.756 --> 00:47:06.791 and you didn't really know the answer. 1183 00:47:06.791 --> 00:47:07.925 You were like, "Look over there." 1184 00:47:07.925 --> 00:47:09.860 It was so genius. 1185 00:47:09.860 --> 00:47:10.861 I liked it, too. 1186 00:47:10.861 --> 00:47:12.096 I don't know if you planned it. 1187 00:47:12.096 --> 00:47:14.231 I really wanted to, like, show how politicians 1188 00:47:14.231 --> 00:47:16.567 are always, like, well, whatever we have to say 1189 00:47:16.567 --> 00:47:18.002 to get the attention off of me. 1190 00:47:18.002 --> 00:47:19.370 Yeah, you had 1191 00:47:19.370 --> 00:47:21.972 the best off-the-cuff remarks in the debate. 1192 00:47:21.972 --> 00:47:23.574 You made me laugh the most. 1193 00:47:23.574 --> 00:47:26.911 You just did Jaida Goes to Washington. 1194 00:47:26.911 --> 00:47:28.012 Ooh! 1195 00:47:28.012 --> 00:47:29.013 And it was really effective. 1196 00:47:29.013 --> 00:47:30.815 2020, honey. 1197 00:47:30.815 --> 00:47:32.450 We're getting ready, baby. 1198 00:47:32.450 --> 00:47:35.519 And this outfit, wowie, wow-wow-wow. 1199 00:47:35.519 --> 00:47:37.588 Yeah, that's something. 1200 00:47:37.588 --> 00:47:39.490 [all laugh] 1201 00:47:39.490 --> 00:47:41.425 I don't know where your body ends 1202 00:47:41.425 --> 00:47:43.627 and then, like, the illusion begins, 1203 00:47:43.627 --> 00:47:44.895 and I guess I don't wanna know. 1204 00:47:44.895 --> 00:47:47.398 But I also wanna know everything. 1205 00:47:47.398 --> 00:47:49.233 [all laugh] 1206 00:47:49.233 --> 00:47:51.302 This outfit makes me proud to be an American. 1207 00:47:51.302 --> 00:47:52.837 Oh, well, thank you. 1208 00:47:52.837 --> 00:47:53.938 Thank you, ladies. 1209 00:47:53.938 --> 00:47:55.372 I think we've heard enough. 1210 00:47:55.372 --> 00:48:00.511 While you untuck backstage, the judges and I will debate. 1211 00:48:01.812 --> 00:48:06.016 All right, now, just between us political animals, 1212 00:48:06.016 --> 00:48:07.618 what do you think? 1213 00:48:07.618 --> 00:48:09.120 Sherry Pie. 1214 00:48:09.120 --> 00:48:10.955 In the debate, I thought she was pretty polished. 1215 00:48:10.955 --> 00:48:14.592 I could tell it was a character that she had done before. 1216 00:48:14.592 --> 00:48:15.726 It's just getting a little tired. 1217 00:48:15.726 --> 00:48:17.661 Throughout the season, on the runway 1218 00:48:17.661 --> 00:48:19.130 she was giving us a lot of, you know, dresses 1219 00:48:19.130 --> 00:48:20.264 with kind of a trumpet kind of shape. 1220 00:48:20.264 --> 00:48:23.033 So this was a refreshing change for me. 1221 00:48:23.033 --> 00:48:24.735 Crystal Methyd. 1222 00:48:24.735 --> 00:48:29.006 She didn't try too hard to do the politician act. 1223 00:48:29.006 --> 00:48:31.675 She just did Crystal Methyd. 1224 00:48:31.675 --> 00:48:32.810 And then her runway look was amazing. 1225 00:48:32.810 --> 00:48:34.478 It went so different. 1226 00:48:34.478 --> 00:48:36.247 Yeah, I love Crystal Methyd's aesthetic, 1227 00:48:36.247 --> 00:48:38.983 and I'm so happy that at this point in the competition 1228 00:48:38.983 --> 00:48:40.985 she's really finding her confidence 1229 00:48:40.985 --> 00:48:43.187 to just be her freaky self. 1230 00:48:43.187 --> 00:48:44.588 Heidi. 1231 00:48:44.588 --> 00:48:47.158 During the debate, I got an air of real sweetness from her. 1232 00:48:47.158 --> 00:48:48.292 What she smartly did, 1233 00:48:48.292 --> 00:48:50.461 when she didn't have something funny to say, 1234 00:48:50.461 --> 00:48:52.863 she gave us a funny reaction to somebody else. 1235 00:48:52.863 --> 00:48:54.799 She gave us a pearl clutch and a gasp. 1236 00:48:54.799 --> 00:48:56.534 She reminds me a little bit of Jimmy Carter 1237 00:48:56.534 --> 00:48:58.202 and President Clinton, too. 1238 00:48:58.202 --> 00:49:00.571 She reminds me of George Clinton and Billy Carter. 1239 00:49:00.571 --> 00:49:03.073 Ah. [laughs] 1240 00:49:03.073 --> 00:49:05.810 The Widow Von'Du. 1241 00:49:05.810 --> 00:49:08.179 She almost just played the part 1242 00:49:08.179 --> 00:49:10.114 of an actual candidate for president. 1243 00:49:10.114 --> 00:49:12.316 There was nothing that drag about it. 1244 00:49:12.316 --> 00:49:14.485 I think it's good to be conscientious and preparation, 1245 00:49:14.485 --> 00:49:17.688 but sometimes I say get some sleep. 1246 00:49:17.688 --> 00:49:19.023 [laughs] 1247 00:49:19.023 --> 00:49:21.559 Although she didn't pop in the debate, 1248 00:49:21.559 --> 00:49:22.893 she could have remained positive, 1249 00:49:22.893 --> 00:49:25.663 because her runway look was really striking. 1250 00:49:25.663 --> 00:49:28.732 But I feel like she's almost giving up on herself. 1251 00:49:28.732 --> 00:49:33.671 It is like the thorns of a rose growing inward on itself, 1252 00:49:33.671 --> 00:49:37.074 but it's hers to understand this about herself 1253 00:49:37.074 --> 00:49:38.542 and to dig herself out of it. 1254 00:49:38.542 --> 00:49:39.777 Jackie Cox. 1255 00:49:39.777 --> 00:49:41.879 For the debate, I say blame Canada. 1256 00:49:41.879 --> 00:49:43.047 [all laugh] 1257 00:49:43.047 --> 00:49:44.381 I think over-preparation 1258 00:49:44.381 --> 00:49:46.217 may have gotten in her way this week. 1259 00:49:46.217 --> 00:49:48.385 And it started really strong, 1260 00:49:48.385 --> 00:49:50.955 but it got really tired really fast. 1261 00:49:50.955 --> 00:49:56.260 But her runway look was beautiful and sort of amazing. 1262 00:49:56.260 --> 00:49:58.262 That outfit spoke so many volumes, 1263 00:49:58.262 --> 00:49:59.797 and hearing about her family 1264 00:49:59.797 --> 00:50:01.732 emphasized what she was going for. 1265 00:50:01.732 --> 00:50:03.467 Gigi Goode. 1266 00:50:03.467 --> 00:50:05.636 When I saw her standing there to start her debate, 1267 00:50:05.636 --> 00:50:07.104 she looked so great. 1268 00:50:07.104 --> 00:50:09.940 It looked like Ralph Lauren and Emilio Pucci had a baby. 1269 00:50:09.940 --> 00:50:11.208 Yes! 1270 00:50:11.208 --> 00:50:12.810 But there was a kind of deer-in-headlights quality. 1271 00:50:12.810 --> 00:50:14.745 I would love to have seen more politics, 1272 00:50:14.745 --> 00:50:17.114 even if it was just absurd. 1273 00:50:17.114 --> 00:50:19.783 I would have just been throwing in political words like caucus. 1274 00:50:19.783 --> 00:50:20.985 [all laugh] 1275 00:50:20.985 --> 00:50:23.053 Jaida Essence Hall. 1276 00:50:23.053 --> 00:50:24.955 She was so fun during the debate. 1277 00:50:24.955 --> 00:50:26.624 She was just so sharp. 1278 00:50:26.624 --> 00:50:29.426 The insults that she threw were so quick. 1279 00:50:29.426 --> 00:50:34.164 And it's actually a beautiful social commentary on politics. 1280 00:50:34.164 --> 00:50:36.634 Yeah. We have every right to be confused. 1281 00:50:36.634 --> 00:50:40.037 And then tonight's runway look was funny and fabulous. 1282 00:50:40.037 --> 00:50:42.039 She is the woman I aspire to be 1283 00:50:42.039 --> 00:50:43.173 when I get dressed in the morning, 1284 00:50:43.173 --> 00:50:45.142 and I know that I will never look like that. 1285 00:50:45.142 --> 00:50:48.212 All right, so let's go to Michelle Visage via satellite 1286 00:50:48.212 --> 00:50:49.980 and hear what she has to say. 1287 00:50:49.980 --> 00:50:51.148 Hi, Michelle! 1288 00:50:51.148 --> 00:50:52.716 [static] Ru! Oh, my God. 1289 00:50:52.716 --> 00:50:54.285 First and foremost... 1290 00:50:54.285 --> 00:50:55.886 Um, excuse me. 1291 00:50:55.886 --> 00:50:58.055 Who is that woman sitting next to you? 1292 00:50:58.055 --> 00:51:00.190 It's a bad transmission. 1293 00:51:00.190 --> 00:51:02.693 Wait a minute. Hold on. Who is that by your side? 1294 00:51:02.693 --> 00:51:03.928 Okay, we'll just move on. 1295 00:51:03.928 --> 00:51:06.030 What a shame, what a shame. What a loss. 1296 00:51:06.030 --> 00:51:08.966 Oh, hell, no. This is not some girl sitting in my seat. 1297 00:51:08.966 --> 00:51:11.001 Silence. 1298 00:51:11.001 --> 00:51:12.770 I've made my decision. 1299 00:51:12.770 --> 00:51:14.805 I will not be silenced! Listen to me! 1300 00:51:14.805 --> 00:51:15.873 -Turn it off. -Who is that woman-- 1301 00:51:15.873 --> 00:51:16.874 [static] 1302 00:51:16.874 --> 00:51:19.310 Bring back my girls.end act 1303 00:51:21.111 --> 00:51:22.846 Welcome back, ladies. 1304 00:51:22.846 --> 00:51:24.882 I've made some decisions. 1305 00:51:28.652 --> 00:51:31.188 Sherry Pie. 1306 00:51:31.188 --> 00:51:32.289 You're safe. 1307 00:51:32.289 --> 00:51:35.225 You may step to the back of the stage. 1308 00:51:40.831 --> 00:51:42.833 Heidi. 1309 00:51:42.833 --> 00:51:47.738 Tonight, lady sings the red, white, and blues. 1310 00:51:49.773 --> 00:51:51.609 -You're safe. -Thank you. 1311 00:51:53.310 --> 00:51:55.879 Jaida Essence Hall. 1312 00:51:55.879 --> 00:51:58.983 Your campaign was all about confusion, 1313 00:51:58.983 --> 00:52:03.821 but tonight, it's very clear. 1314 00:52:03.821 --> 00:52:06.190 You are the winner of this week's challenge. 1315 00:52:06.190 --> 00:52:07.358 [applause] 1316 00:52:07.358 --> 00:52:08.926 Oh, my God. [laughs] 1317 00:52:08.926 --> 00:52:10.661 Thank you so much. Oh, my God. 1318 00:52:10.661 --> 00:52:15.099 Con-drag-ulations. You've won a cash tip of $5.000. 1319 00:52:15.099 --> 00:52:17.534 Ooh, I can buy nice shoes. 1320 00:52:18.635 --> 00:52:20.004 You may join the other girls. 1321 00:52:20.004 --> 00:52:22.706 Bitch, I won another motherfucking-- 1322 00:52:22.706 --> 00:52:24.241 I can't say motherfucking, can I? 1323 00:52:24.241 --> 00:52:25.676 I won! 1324 00:52:25.676 --> 00:52:27.244 That's it. [laughs] 1325 00:52:29.213 --> 00:52:30.247 Crystal Methyd. 1326 00:52:33.350 --> 00:52:35.953 You're safe. Glitterally. 1327 00:52:35.953 --> 00:52:37.154 [laughs] Thank you. 1328 00:52:40.624 --> 00:52:42.326 Widow Von'Du. 1329 00:52:42.326 --> 00:52:47.197 On the runway, you stood out like the star that you are. 1330 00:52:47.197 --> 00:52:52.169 But in the debate, you blended into the background. 1331 00:52:52.169 --> 00:52:53.771 Jackie Cox. 1332 00:52:53.771 --> 00:52:58.442 Your runway look is bold and beautiful, 1333 00:52:58.442 --> 00:53:04.214 but your debate performance was a little Canada Dry. 1334 00:53:05.382 --> 00:53:07.551 Gigi Goode. 1335 00:53:07.551 --> 00:53:11.021 This runway look is a feather in your cap, 1336 00:53:11.021 --> 00:53:15.926 but your debate was not revolutionary. 1337 00:53:19.029 --> 00:53:20.264 Gigi Goode. 1338 00:53:23.267 --> 00:53:24.568 You're safe. 1339 00:53:24.568 --> 00:53:26.737 You may join the other girls. 1340 00:53:30.040 --> 00:53:32.776 You will not see me in the bottom again. 1341 00:53:37.181 --> 00:53:40.484 Widow Von'Du, Jackie Cox, 1342 00:53:40.484 --> 00:53:42.252 I'm sorry, my dears, 1343 00:53:42.252 --> 00:53:46.023 but you are up for elimination. 1344 00:53:47.491 --> 00:53:50.360 Two queens stand before me. 1345 00:53:50.360 --> 00:53:54.798 Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me 1346 00:53:54.798 --> 00:54:00.471 and save yourself from elimination. 1347 00:54:02.172 --> 00:54:04.274 The time has come... [thunder] 1348 00:54:04.274 --> 00:54:07.644 for you to lip sync... 1349 00:54:07.644 --> 00:54:12.015 [echoing] for your life! 1350 00:54:13.283 --> 00:54:16.653 I want Mama Ru to see why she brought me here, 1351 00:54:16.653 --> 00:54:19.323 and that even though I let her down in this challenge, 1352 00:54:19.323 --> 00:54:20.757 I'm a fighter, 1353 00:54:20.757 --> 00:54:23.360 and I'm not gonna let her down in this lip sync. 1354 00:54:24.394 --> 00:54:27.331 Oh, trust, I am not losing this. 1355 00:54:27.331 --> 00:54:29.533 This is my chance to redeem myself, 1356 00:54:29.533 --> 00:54:32.569 and I'm not ready for this dream to die. 1357 00:54:32.569 --> 00:54:38.008 Good luck, and don't fuck it up. 1358 00:54:38.008 --> 00:54:40.177 [music plays] 1359 00:54:41.745 --> 00:54:46.049 ♪ Do you ever feel like a plastic bag ♪ 1360 00:54:46.049 --> 00:54:49.786 ♪ Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again ♪ 1361 00:54:49.786 --> 00:54:53.457 ♪ Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin ♪ 1362 00:54:53.457 --> 00:54:57.728 ♪ Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in ♪ 1363 00:54:57.728 --> 00:55:01.365 ♪ Do you ever feel already buried deep ♪ 1364 00:55:01.365 --> 00:55:02.966 ♪ Six feet under screams ♪ 1365 00:55:02.966 --> 00:55:05.736 ♪ But no one seems to hear a thing ♪ 1366 00:55:05.736 --> 00:55:08.972 ♪ Do you know that there's still a chance for you ♪ 1367 00:55:08.972 --> 00:55:11.041 ♪ 'Cause there's a spark in you ♪ 1368 00:55:11.041 --> 00:55:15.979 ♪ You just gotta ignite the light ♪ 1369 00:55:15.979 --> 00:55:19.583 ♪ And let it shine ♪ 1370 00:55:19.583 --> 00:55:23.654 ♪ Just own the night ♪ 1371 00:55:23.654 --> 00:55:26.890 ♪ Like the Fourth of July ♪ 1372 00:55:26.890 --> 00:55:30.761 ♪ 'Cause, baby, you're a firework ♪ 1373 00:55:30.761 --> 00:55:34.398 ♪ Come on, show 'em what your worth ♪ 1374 00:55:34.398 --> 00:55:38.268 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1375 00:55:38.268 --> 00:55:43.707 ♪ As you shoot across the sky... ♪ 1376 00:55:43.707 --> 00:55:45.509 I'm exploding out on that stage 1377 00:55:45.509 --> 00:55:49.780 because I'm feeling the weight of everyone who's ever been told 1378 00:55:49.780 --> 00:55:51.582 they need to go back home where they come from. 1379 00:55:51.582 --> 00:55:54.451 And I'm here to let them know that, baby, you're a firework, 1380 00:55:54.451 --> 00:55:57.521 and you have a place right here in America. 1381 00:55:57.521 --> 00:56:01.725 ♪ 'Cause, baby, you're a firework ♪ 1382 00:56:01.725 --> 00:56:05.896 ♪ Come on, show 'em what your worth ♪ 1383 00:56:05.896 --> 00:56:09.166 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1384 00:56:09.166 --> 00:56:13.437 ♪ As you shoot across the sky ♪ 1385 00:56:13.437 --> 00:56:17.207 ♪ Baby, you're a firework ♪ 1386 00:56:17.207 --> 00:56:21.478 ♪ Come on, let your colors burst ♪ 1387 00:56:21.478 --> 00:56:24.615 ♪ Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1388 00:56:24.615 --> 00:56:30.287 ♪ You're gonna leave 'em calling, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1389 00:56:30.287 --> 00:56:32.689 ♪ Boom, boom, boom ♪ 1390 00:56:32.689 --> 00:56:36.126 ♪ Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon ♪ 1391 00:56:38.829 --> 00:56:40.163 [cheers and applause] 1392 00:56:40.163 --> 00:56:41.198 Very moving. 1393 00:56:41.198 --> 00:56:42.866 Very. Jeez. 1394 00:56:46.770 --> 00:56:49.673 Ladies, I've made my decision. 1395 00:56:56.713 --> 00:56:59.316 Jackie Cox, shantay you stay. 1396 00:57:02.586 --> 00:57:03.887 Thank you. 1397 00:57:03.887 --> 00:57:07.224 I won't, won't, won't let you down again. 1398 00:57:07.224 --> 00:57:09.359 You may join the other girls. 1399 00:57:11.495 --> 00:57:13.130 I love you. 1400 00:57:15.332 --> 00:57:17.167 [exhales] 1401 00:57:20.971 --> 00:57:27.511 Widow Von'Du, remember, you're a big star. 1402 00:57:27.511 --> 00:57:29.913 Now and forever. 1403 00:57:29.913 --> 00:57:33.483 Now sashay away. 1404 00:57:36.787 --> 00:57:39.856 I feel like I let you down. 1405 00:57:39.856 --> 00:57:41.491 You did not let me down. 1406 00:57:41.491 --> 00:57:45.128 Thank you for this amazing opportunity. 1407 00:57:45.128 --> 00:57:47.864 [applause] 1408 00:57:54.271 --> 00:57:57.708 Congratulations. 1409 00:57:57.708 --> 00:58:01.545 My fellow Americans, I want to leave you with this. 1410 00:58:01.545 --> 00:58:05.182 Always let your thighs rub together 1411 00:58:05.182 --> 00:58:08.218 like they harmonize. 1412 00:58:08.218 --> 00:58:10.754 [cheers and applause] 1413 00:58:11.988 --> 00:58:13.824 I love you! 1414 00:58:15.625 --> 00:58:17.260 [sighs] 1415 00:58:17.260 --> 00:58:21.264 I feel like I let my inner demons get the best of me, 1416 00:58:21.264 --> 00:58:26.703 and I let everyone who believes in me down, and... 1417 00:58:26.703 --> 00:58:28.405 I tried. 1418 00:58:30.207 --> 00:58:33.810 I said the other day that's all you can do is try. 1419 00:58:33.810 --> 00:58:35.979 I just wish I would have tried harder. 1420 00:58:38.081 --> 00:58:40.384 Kansas City, here I come. 1421 00:58:42.352 --> 00:58:44.020 [cries] 1422 00:58:47.791 --> 00:58:50.594 Con-drag-ulations, ladies. 1423 00:58:50.594 --> 00:58:54.030 And remember, if you can't love yourself, 1424 00:58:54.030 --> 00:58:56.366 how in the hell you gonna love somebody else? 1425 00:58:56.366 --> 00:58:58.068 Can I get an "amen" up in here? 1426 00:58:58.068 --> 00:58:59.536 -Amen! -Amen! 1427 00:58:59.536 --> 00:59:02.439 Michelle, can I get an "amen" up in here? 1428 00:59:02.439 --> 00:59:05.375 [static] Amen! Jeff Goldblum, call me.graphic 1429 00:59:05.375 --> 00:59:06.943 [all laugh] 1430 00:59:06.943 --> 00:59:11.148 All right, now let the music play! 1431 00:59:11.148 --> 00:59:14.885 ♪ I am American, American ♪vote 1432 00:59:14.885 --> 00:59:15.919 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1433 00:59:15.919 --> 00:59:18.855 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1434 00:59:18.855 --> 00:59:20.323 ♪ Just like you, too ♪ 1435 00:59:24.361 --> 00:59:27.397 There we go. There we go. 1436 00:59:27.397 --> 00:59:29.166 Wow, wow. 1437 00:59:29.166 --> 00:59:32.769 Wow, wow, wow. 1438 00:59:32.769 --> 00:59:34.204 Amazing. 1439 01:01:38.395 --> 01:01:40.096 RuPaul: Next time on RuPaul's Drag Race. 1440 01:01:40.096 --> 01:01:44.167 You're going to be making over Drag Race super fans. 1441 01:01:44.167 --> 01:01:45.835 But here's the thing. 1442 01:01:45.835 --> 01:01:50.240 They have no idea what's about to happen to them. 1443 01:01:51.875 --> 01:01:54.344 -Surprise! -Aah! 1444 01:01:54.344 --> 01:01:56.947 I'm a huge fucking fan of the show. 1445 01:01:56.947 --> 01:01:59.215 I totally buy that you guys are sisters. 1446 01:01:59.215 --> 01:02:00.283 I have a question. 1447 01:02:00.283 --> 01:02:02.152 What in the fuck am I looking at? 1448 01:02:04.654 --> 01:02:05.622 Bitch. 1449 01:02:05.622 --> 01:02:07.357 [laughs] The nerve. 1450 01:02:10.427 --> 01:02:14.631 ♪ I am American, American, American ♪ 1451 01:02:14.631 --> 01:02:17.367 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1452 01:02:17.367 --> 01:02:18.702 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1453 01:02:18.702 --> 01:02:22.472 ♪ I am American, American, American ♪ 1454 01:02:22.472 --> 01:02:25.442 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1455 01:02:25.442 --> 01:02:26.876 ♪ Just like you, too ♪ 1456 01:02:26.876 --> 01:02:30.480 ♪ Am-Am-Am-Am-American, American, American ♪ 1457 01:02:30.480 --> 01:02:33.316 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1458 01:02:33.316 --> 01:02:34.551 ♪ The red, white, and blue ♪ 1459 01:02:34.551 --> 01:02:37.387 ♪ I am American, American ♪ 1460 01:02:37.387 --> 01:02:40.423 ♪ Just like you, too ♪