Another week, 23 new pairs of high heels
S8E2 "Bitch Perfect"
This week's episode was based around lipsynching an acapella production number a la the Pitch Perfect franchise - complete with guest judge who plays the lesbian rapper in those movies! Somehow Kim Chi doesn't know what Pitch Perfect is. As much as I hate it when the queens are ignorant about classic films and pop history, how does someone not know what Pitch Perfect is? It was a huge hit so very recently.
Pros
• The "Cha Cha Bitch" mini challenge was hilarious so RuPaul, laughing it up, obviously chose the winners super randomly. It's best when everyone brings their A game
• The actual maxi challenge performance was a nice professional surprise - entertaining and lengthy
• Learning that Kim Chi is both a virgin AND 6'4"... wasn't expecting either of those things, tbh.
Cons
• Chi Chi DeVayne thinking "New England" was overseas. Oh henny, no...
• Not enough Pit Crew. Really, can't they amp up their tiny cameo each week? All that time in the gym for like 30 seconds an episode?
• It was depressing to see Kim-Chi have such low self esteem immediately after winning the first episode. What can lift her esteem if universal praise from competitors and judges can't?
• Acid Betty making it so easy to give her the villain edit is kind of annoying. Make it hard for the showrunners and editors to do the dusty-ass narratives!
Episode MVP
Thorgy Thor gave smart confessional, was always right, aced Frida Kahlo realness in the mini challenge, served disco era sass on the runway, and energized the main show with those dreads and that comedy. Basically she didn't step one single high heeled foot wrong for 90 minutes. How did she not win the challenge?
Episode Winner
Chi Chi DeVayne. Well, the upside down lipsynching and ghetto neck was impressive.
Kindred Spirit Quotable
Gurl, If I had a dolla...
Movie & Pop Culture References
Mean Girls' Regina George, Peanuts' Charlie Brown, Sofia Vergara, Valerie Harper, Alma Awards, Good Times, Jayne Meadows, The Oscars, The Louisiana Purchase, Mae West, Frida Kahlo, Ann-Margret, JLo, Lonette McKee in The Cotton Club, Britney, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Donna Summer, Donald Trump, Lady Sings the Blues, The Golden Girls (on Robbie's tee), Sheryl Lee Ralph and Dreamgirls, Xanadu, Solid Gold Dancers, and Pitch Perfect (obviously).
Revised Preference Order
- Bob the Drag Queen
- Kim Chi 🔻
- Derrick Barry
- Naomi Smalls
- Thorgy Thor 🔺🔺🔺
- Acid Betty 🔻
- Laila McQueen
- Chi Chi DeVayne 🔺
- Dax Exclamation Point
- Cynthia Lee Fontaine
- Robbie Turner
- Naysha Lopez
Bye Bitches.
Episode Grade
B+