It’s Chocolate: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 14 Ryan’s top three memorable moments
Another season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has come and gone in the blink of an eye.
This season was full of many highs and many lows. Becoming an instant fan-favorite season, here are my personal top three moments.
- Lady Camden’s Fall
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The fandom in itself nearly underestimated Lady Camden from the start. They were doing well in the competition, but nothing made them stand out from the group of contestants.
Then this iconic moment happened.
The theme was “Chaps on the Runway,” a simple category that had nothing exciting going on. When Camden walked out, her white and black chaps were nice, but again, there was no excitement to the look.
Then Camden fell, and the perception of her changed for everyone.
Gay bars all around America were stunned in silence; the fall was so realistic, it looked like Camden hurt herself badly.
Camden went up to the CEO of VH1, and she said that she was going to make history.
Camden’s wig fell off, revealing her real hair underneath, as Camden struggled to get back up, hearts were racing everywhere to see how she would recover from this if she could.
As she rose, she revealed her face, now with a mustache on it. In the episode Camden said it best herself, “Surprise, I’m Freddy Mercury bitch.”
It was such a gag, and very well executed. This reveal made many fans fall in love with Camden, and it was such a clever way to bring excitement to the runway.
- The LaLaPaRuza
The best part of “Drag Race” has to be the lip-syncing. Seeing these queens perform in moments that will either make or break their time on the show is captivating to watch.
This episode was quite unique. After most queens failed at the challenge of “Snatch Game,” RuPaul decided that all seven of the queens were placed at the bottom and had to do a lip-sync tournament to survive.
Having an episode filled with back-to-back performances was enticing. This is where fans can see these queens in their element, and they all shined in one way or another.
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This episode also provided viewers with different styles of lip-sync songs, a departure from the typical dance track or ballad. The queens could take to a more comedic approach to some songs or a more sensual style in others.
The “Swept Away” lip-sync changed my gay life forever. Seeing Bosco sell straight-up sex during that performance was hot, and my eyes were glued to the screen.
Overall, this has to be my favorite episode of the entire season. It was nice to sit back and watch performances, while getting a chance to see the queens supporting one another.
- Trans representation
The best aspect by far was the trans talent and representation within this season.
The most touching moment of the season is when Bosco and Jasmine Kennedie discussed their gender with the entire cast in a raw and emotional way. Kennedie touched my heart this episode, as she came out as trans to both her cast and the entire world.
There is not enough trans representation in the media. Especially in a reality competition series, it is important to give a platform to trans voices because these are real people sharing real-life experiences that many people will learn about for the first time, and may need help in understanding.
Kerri Colby, one of the trans contestants on the season, is so wise. Seeing someone who has struggled so much, yet has such a positive outlook on life is inspiring. Seeing how Colby helped so many of the girls accept themselves was heartwarming, she truly was the mom of the season.
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With so much trans representation in this show, it is amazing that after 14 seasons the show has crowned the first-ever trans winner, Willow Pill. These are the steps forward that media should be taking to include trans people and showcase their talent.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a gift in that it is paving the way for LGBTQ+ representation in the media. Being able to see someone who resembles you on TV is inspiring, and for many queer youths, important for them to become confident in themselves.