Tired of the "versatility" critique from Michelle Visage
Really cold take by now I'm sure, but this critique infuriates me everytime Michelle Visage gives this critique. Yesterday, it was on a whole new level with Arietty's nose make up. She literally says that she feels the most beautiful with it on, and then Michelle tells her she looks like something from Cats.
The thing that really annoys me is that she only gives the critique to drag queens that do something unique (dusty's dot make-up, Dawn's elf ears, etc.). There's a double standard when it comes to that kind of critique. She would never say to Roxxxy Andrews "Yeah I love all of these polished looks you bring to the runway, but I wanna see versatility. I wanna see you come out like an alien."
It just bothers me because i know "We need to see versatility" just translates to "I wanna see conventional drag from you." I'm not trying to dunk on more conventional drag queens (especially not Roxxxy I love her) but it bothers me that we keep ripping apart the things that the girls do to make them unique that's all.