RuPaul’s Drag Race
More than RuPaul: East Vancouver’s drag spectacular Man Up
Peak Web June 2, 2019By: Lainey Martin, SFU Student While mainstream drag culture is infamous among intersectionally-minded queer audiences for being oblivious to passive culture appropriation and transphobia, Man Up has made their name in hosting a damn good party that comes with social awareness. From posting their accessibility info online to running a Buddy System which is “a grassroots effort to combat rape culture and enhance the safety of our queer events,” it’s clear that they are a space where everyone can party safely. Man Up is a multi-gender East Van drag show run by queers for queers. Each month, they put on…
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Show versus Show: RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race Thailand
Peak Web July 10, 2018Written by: Winona Young Warning: this review contains spoilers for both shows! RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 10, 2018) RuPaul’s Drag Race (RPDR) turns 10 and is back with finely orchestrated drama, bigger wigs, and even bigger personalities. RuPaul herself makes…
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