Most people look insane wearing tiaras. Even still, gay men and women all across the world compete in pageants that cost a ton of money to participate in and for what? The competition is often so stacked against you and it’s more about who you know rather than how fierce a queen you are. And even if you do win, the titles don’t necessarily advance your career.
So why do these ladies do it? Because it’s fun. Just like thousands of young people line up to be rejected on American Idol television show, some gay men just think it’s a blast to go through all the trouble and sacrifice to put on a show.
Drag ties us to something powerful and we enjoy the temporary illusion we create when lip syncing and instead of being just another gay guy, we’re Diana Ross! A little hair and make-up and the right outfit and attitude we’ve become royalty. Queen for a night.
On today’s show one of our local drag queens and behind-the-scenes pageant diva Richard Biasis, better known as Regina Upright, joins us to talk about what inspires drag queens to entertain others and themselves.
Why are these gay men spending so much time and effort to imitate strong powerful women? What makes Cher such an icon?
Listen as Marc Felion, Richard Biasis and me, Fausto Fernós talk about the British man dying from eating too many “fairy cakes” and the 39 year old Japanese man who got caught trying to show up at a high school trying to pass as a teenage schoolgirl wearing a uniform, makeup and long wig.
Oh, and yes, we unveil the DIRT on most drag queens in Chicago. What are Sal-E and Jo-jo really like? Who poured a pint of beer into my suitcase? Who stole my makeup?
Giving you the dirt you love- Feast of Fools.
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Fausto,
Sorry for the mispell earlier sugar thats what I get for leaving a comment at 4 AM. I\’m running two companies right now so It\’s hard for me to stay in touch with whats going on in this communitiy nowadays, These comments have all been good to hear. I\’ll take your word for the whole good bad talk thing. I\’m not in town as much as I used to be and am guilty of flying off the handle when I hear my name or the Alias \”Julianne Sterling\” being brought up in the drag world because quite frankly niether of us are worth talking about because I don\’t do shows anymore.
I\’m glad Aurora will get a chance to speak with you.
Take Care
Derrick AKA Julianne Sterling
K
D Joseph- we can always kiss n make up anytime you like!
Okay you hot bytches, I feel like the heat is cooling here. See you all at Steamworks on Friday 7:30pm for our live show. Don’t be late. Vinny D’Angelo gets very testy if you show up late.
I did Stunning!
And I had so much fun with it……………………..
Focus Everyone………………..LOOK AT ME!
Love you all,
Breath in………………. and see you ALL at SteamWorks!
Yes, Bitches I am going to be at the SteamWorks here in Chicago.
Spread the word: SAL-E will be at STEAMWORKS!
Calling out all Daddys, Hunka Hunkas Especially the RED HEADS!
Send in the Gingas!
I will be \”WORKING\” this is how I am being allowed back in there………….
Long story……….and I had to promise not to hang from the rafters no more while calling for my friends in my Tarzan voice while wearing my towel on my head.
That is This Friday the 14th at 7:30pm
The way to find me is to
Follow the trail of Glitter!
Yes, my Husband knows! THat I will be \”Working\”………..
Love ya
-SAL-E
I just talked to management and I am supposed to get an appoval on my Ping Pong Ball number in the morning.
Love ya
-SAL-E
OMG….
Can we take all these comments and publish them in a book? It\’d be a serious best-seller.
Love you all. Really!
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lauren I am so glad you are my friend rather than my enemy.
Well, I am finding this post entertaining, for sure. But yes, I am staying out of it.
I am Switzerland!
Would this be a good moment to retract my statement about the Diva factor? No?