Quite a few factors make the Emory drag show my favorite event of the year. If you missed it, I am so sorry, but I will do my best to fill you in.Â
Now, I loved the entire show, but here are some of the most memorable moments:
Rathskeller Improv Group
Hilarious! This group went on stage dressed in drag (obviously) and did the beginning of an improv scene. Hereâs what they said but reconstructed from my memory, they definitely said it funnier and better.
âWe donât curse! Can anyone give me an animalâ
âDid I hear lizard?â
âHow about Lizzo!?â
(Dear Rathskeller group I apologize for butchering your hilarious intro)
Then they did a lip-sync and dance to the Kidz Bop Version of “Truth Hurts.” You know the version where they replace âwhy men greatâ with âwhy you greatâ and âI just took a DNA test turns out Iâm 100% that b*tchâ with â100% that kidâ. Here are some highlights:
For âAint worried bout a ring on my fingerâ they put up their middle fingers to the crowd. You know the iconic line âso you can tell your friend, âshoot your shotâ when you see âem/itâs ok he already in my DMsâ? Well, Kidz Bop made it, âitâs ok he already knows my feelingsâ and then the girls dressed as guys pointed to their d*cks. I love a good Kidz Bop and sexual dancing combo.
A few groups pulled audience members in for their numbers. One drag queen stood on the pew over another guy and covered his face in whip cream. Another took off her belt, wrapped it around an audience memberâs neck and brought him onstage. Of course, almost all of the âinteractiveâ performances ended with a lapdance.Â
The drag queen emcee really kept the show running with her comments. After one performance, she quoted Rupaulâs famous line, âYouâre born naked and the rest is dragâ and then commented on SPCâs performance by saying something like, âand thank god Rupaul said that or else I wouldnât know what to call thatâ. SPC –Â you were hilarious I could not stop laughing.Â
The emcee also hit on politics with a very comedic approach. Saying she would never tell us who to vote for and then casual spitting out Elizabeth Warrenâs name. Then, she told us that Stacey Abrams would be the governor if Kemp wasnât in charge of counting votes. Thank you QUEEN for that quality political commentary.
Overall, the performers had killer dance moves, beautiful voices, and AMAZING outfits. I love that enough Emory students to fill a church came together to support Emory Pride. The show was a very tender and wholesome experience.