Rupaul's Drag U: The Spinoff They Tried to Forget
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- Rupaul's Drag U is the first spinoff of Drag Race to make its way to air back in 2010. For having three seasons, it never really is talked about anymore. Why is that?
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Never watched a single episode of drag u but the clip with the stolen ring and raven and jujubee lives rent free in my head
How do we charge rent for thoughts? Is it paid through emotional baggage we carry?
I've seen that clip so many times, and I'm gonna watch it again now, bye
Oh Raven... You never learn...
Let's not forget the scene when Raven threw Jujubee wig to the floor and asked JuJu to "GET TO WORK" while doing absolutely nothing.
I think newer Drag Race fans wouldn't really appreciate Drag U but for us OG fans, it's definitely nostalgic because of all the queens from early seasons.
i agree but as a newer fan i love drag u :)
to be fair im not a new fan by choice I'm just young HAHAH
the only I know about it is Jujubee stealing Raven ring
@@hyperspace2752 I'd surf by! I never took the show seriously! No fan of Raven's! ;-)
Agree with you!!
I agree 100%
I swear this is this was a show I thought I made up when I was a kid and I and no one else remembered it when I would talk about it on the Internet until now thank you
It's called the Man-gay-lah Effect.
@@wabisabi7755 👌
i think you mean the Man-i-La effect
WAIT how did I miss Man-Dela lmao
@@wabisabi7755 Ben-deh-lah Effect- sending urself home
I remember seeing couple of episodes and it even before I had seen drag race. At some point after never finding the show again o thought it was all in my mind or something I made up
I really loved Drag U! I was in 9th grade when it was on and it really brought some good self esteem moments IMO. Plus can we forget when JuJu stole ravens ring 😂😂
Iconic moment 😂
juju gave us her own masterclass in that moment alone
Juju's ring🤣
I know it happens to everyone but dang this comment has got me feeling old. Drag Race season 1 premiered my freshman year of college. Drag is truly timeless
“Oh, Raven…you’ll never learn”-Juju
”At least he doesn’t have to hide that he’s wearing pants…”
“Let’s just be glad there’s no Vaseline on the screen…”
SHADY 😭 I love it
I never watched Drag U, nor had the intention to, but this really proves that I’ve been missing out on quite a gem tbh. I love it when shows are just genuinely laid back, everyone is having a great time, enjoying themselves without being all catty with fabricated drama. Thank you Jack, can’t wait for your covering other episodes
Drag U and the first seasons of drag race were so much better, some of the foreign shows feel more authentic, some are just a mess.
I've wanted to watch it but I can't find it
On WOW Presents Plus. A streaming service.
The clip at 5:40 honestly made me tear up, I feel like the older I get the more I empathize with grown ppl…( probs cause I’m grown now) idk I feel like that’s something I might have said to my mom at that age. You just don’t know how much weight your words have when you’re a kid :/ oof the pain that lady was going through really hit me
I only think about Drag U for that Jujubee/Raven moment - is that my ring?
There's a Brazilian drag series called Drag me as a Queen (the name is in English) that follows the idea of Drag U and transforms mostly women in drag queens to lift up their self esteem. It's three drag queens and each have a task, one does the make up, the other chooses the clothes, the third the hair and they all help with the presentation. It's a great show.
That sounds amazing! I recently watched A Queen is Born and it sounds quite similar
I was about to comment the same thing!!
Is Gloria Groove on this? She's amazing. Brazil has some fierce queens with CAREERS
@@erikm8372 I don't remember if she makes a cameo, but the hosts are Ikaro Kadoshi, Penelopy Jean and Rita Von Hunty. The are amazing as well. :)
@@erikm8372 YES! I love her so much!
It had potential I would have liked them to do basic make up tips. Dressing for your body type. Maybe a round table for confidence building. Maybe overcoming a fear challenge. And little to no drama bc in real life most people don’t have a lot of drama
They did that at some of the early DragCons. I only went to the first three, and after that, it got too crowded for me.
girl, idk what real life you live in but every job ive ever worked has had hella drama. once a guy came to del taco with a gun because the morning shift manager was screwing the morning prep girl who, turns out, husband was a gangbanger. but that manager had a record for pandering himself. and he kept his job even tho screwing staff is against policy for managers. same job, my gm dumped her gf (who worked in a different del taco in our area) for a week to screw some girl who worked on our store. then got back together with her gf who somehow didnt know why she got dumped. the girl she slept with transferred to the store where the gf worked and they found out about each other. gm kept her job. this somehow resulted in us not being allowed to listen to music in the kitchen. at the hotel i started losing hours bc we got a new hire who was cellys in prison with the front desk girl who was having an affair with the boss. then the desk girl got in a physical fight with one of the housekeepers for sending the boss a pic of her tits. yeah most people dont have drama
Hahahaha that sounds like the 12 years I worked at Starbucks! Drama! But I wanted to do it for some reason. Should've kept my old job, I'd be running that bitch by now. But I just HAD to try sbux lol
I may be in the minority here, but Drag U was my shit, and I remember being so proud that DR was expanding to the point where it warranted a spin-off at the time.
Drag U is more fun than season 14 of drag race. Fight me hahaha
I never understood why people trash Drag U. I watched every episode when it first came on and I loved it. And watching this, really takes me back. It makes me think of a humble time, for Drag Race and the people involved. Yes I know this show had a low budget, but it had heart. Thank you for the nostalgia.
I think it's because it was seen as "RuPaul's Best Friend race" at the time and people thought any Drag Race show should be about the reading, shade, and drama. Some folks just didn't want to let it be its own thing, which is unfortunate because I believe it really did help out not only these ladies but also viewers at home who might have benefited from the wisdom about self-confidence that the various queens had to offer.
@@mercurydude yes, I completely agree with you. see, idgaf about the fake or real drama. I've been here since the beginning when the show had heart and soul, not over produced reality TV bs. And I think if you truly love the art of drag, you shouldn't care about that stuff either. I always go back to Drag Race Espana season 2, but it is a great example of zero drama, just focused on the art, and the queens. Watching it made me miss the old days. I will still always love Drag U. Even though Drag U even had some of that stupid, forced conflict too. (example: Juju and Raven "fighting" over a wig smh)
I'd take the heart and nostalgia with a lower budget than some of the stuff today. Like, controversial opinion here; but I'd take any season of Drag U over RPDR season 14. Just saying. What a boring season.
@@erikm8372 I agree
Lmaoooooo, the clip from season 7 killed me 😭
I love this review. I’m close friends with Reyna and she is such a wonderful and powerful human. She is now a wrestler for WOW and her persona is Chainsaw. She’s a badass.
Quick question : Was any of the past contestants ever been interviewed? It'll be great to see the bts we didn't get to see
I’d like Drag U to come back, honestly
I always loved Drag U. Sometimes even more than Drag Race itself. Was actually sort of shocked that it’s considered a dark spot on the brand’s history.
Ru doesn't think it's a bad time, according to what he said. Michelle too. "What did you say about Drag U...?!"
It's not really something they ate trying to erase... Drag U is just forgotten in time
I’m sorry I’m SCREAMING every time u keep cutting to that PALE BLONDE BLUE EYES RAVEN 😂😂😂 We won’t ever see her that white again chile
Let's not forget that this was also a low-key audition for all stars 1 as well. Every contestant on that season minus Mimi and Yara were professors on drag u. Willam was supposed to be on the season but was removed when phiphi was arrested.
My mom was on this. She can sew, and I remember her telling me she snuck out of her hotel room and helped the people who were making the outfits.
I actually was introduced to the Ru Paul drag world through Drag U. I had drag queen roommates at the time in SF, so the last thing I wanted was more drama 😆. I really liked what the drag queens brought to the episodes, especially Ongina. I have since gone deeper into the drag race universe, but Drag U will always hold a special place in my heart.
The fact you had so much to talk about you didn't talk about "is that my ring" is crazy
Raven.. I’ve been looking for that
@@jayunito is that yours?
@@ruslax it is now
@@bobixx6965 oh Raven. You never learn. 🙄
I think the show that makes this now is WE’RE HERE. And it is amazingly beautiful and doesn’t have the forced competition aspect.
I appreciate the time you took to make an honest, educated judgment of the show, which-at its core-was driven by the desire to spread positivity. I'm also appreciative because one of the only things I could remember about Drag U before watching this video was the part in the intro when Pandora Boxx absentmindedly types on a keyboard with only her middle fingers. 😂
Please cover an ep with Willam in it! I find it so entertaining anytime she’s on drag race. Also great work on covering this you made me wanna watch this again!
Drag U was so good and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise. When it first came out I would watch it almost every summer night, even the reruns, at like 1 AM on logo while hiding when I was 13, there’s something about that season 1-5 era was just so special for little baby gay me, that’s where I got really attached to Ongina and Nina and other queens and I miss it🥺 I also quite liked lady bunny as a judge
I remember this being one of the shows I first saw when I “accidentally” discovered Logo, it’s been wild to see how the franchise has evolved
Trust me Jack, those growing pains do not leave w s2 and 3. It is still really awkward w trying to make conflict and cuts. It gets a little smoother w some segments like when they bring lady bunny into the drag lab but still
Drag U is iconic. The juju raven moment. The shannel moment with mariah and juju
As a middle age woman.... I wouldn't say we "lose" anything over the years so much as we gleefully give it away. I loved everyone's starter looks. I'm like, oh yea, where can I get those wide leg yoga pants?? I honestly have no interest in "getting anything back."
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You' miss to mention the Lady Lesson wih Lady bunny, that was the best part of the show! I honestly LOVE the show, it gives me at least two more looks from my favorite queens and it feels like it really empowered those women 💖
Also, I think this show was influenced on those VH1 shows like Charm School.
it was just so nice to see the earlier season queens and seeing lady bunny as a regular lol my favorite episode is the one where they gave a make over to their family members you learned a lot about them (also can't forget the iconic ring moment and mama raven throwing shade)
Why they tried to forget is beyond me because Drag U was amazing. Honestly my favorite spin off by far.
I watched Drag U back in the day and enjoyed it! I wonder if it came out a few years later it would have been more popular considering the success of the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. I feel like We're Here is a spiritual successor. I love that show and I think it is a great evolution of this concept.
I keep saying RPDR:Secret Celebrity is just Drag U with celebrities
Drag U walked so We're Here could run!
The shocked Carson face, I just can’t with the over the top theater anymore. So contrived.
I swear to God I will *never* forget Drag U
THIS is the spinoff I Loved! So inspirational! I miss it! I will NEVER FORGET!!!
Ngl, the only thing I remember about Drag U is "I'm Shannel, and I wear costumes".
back in the day Ru had an app called the Dragulator where you could upload your own photos and it would put you in drag 😂
They did have a couple episodes featuring celebrities (who were no more d-list than the ones on Secret Celebrity Drag Race) like 80’s Ladies and A Star Is Born Again). Loved the show.
Manila with that wig toward the end of the video... what in the holy mother of geezus
This whole thing feels like an ANTM challenge.
raven stealing the wig has the same energy as me getting in trouble as a kid for taking someones plate for an arts and crafts project because i didnt realise it was theirs
As an old, I've been watching Drag Race since season 1, episode 1, live on Logo. I really liked Drag U, and yes it is the forerunner to Celebrity Drag Race, but they actually did a few episodes with celebrities. Also the entire 3 seasons are now available on Wow Presents+.
Also Juju Bee been a Drag Professor so long she has tenure 😂
I LOVE the core concept of Drag U. How I wish I could have a Drag makeover by Nina Flowers! I rarely wear make-up, I have no idea how to apply and I'm terrified of heels. Obviously it was low budget but RuPaul with his mustache (like early season's reunions) and to see how the women felt and the chemistry between some of our favourite Queens was great. Also Lady Bunny!
I think most viewers back then didn't liked it because it was about regular, unknown women "playing dress-up", when we all know now that Drag has nothing to do with biological sex nor gender identity.
I loved DragU! Been watching this show since I was 13 when it first came out, crazy to grow with the show and see ALL that transpires
Love hearing you talking about anything drag related, would love to hear more
I had no idea Drag U was available on any streaming services. I’d love to rewatch it, I haven’t seen it since high school!
Need more on this Jack!! This is like the only area of RPDR that I've been completely in the dark about- minus that clip when Juju steals Raven's ring LOL. Seem's super interesting and camp lol would love to look at a later episode/season and maybe how you'd see it adapting to the modern RPDR Universe?? Keep slaying babes
I forgot how much I loved this show! Great video dude, I’d love for you to make another video on DragU cause I’d totally watch 👌
I used to looooove DRAG U because it was a break from DR but still a way for us to see our fave queens.
Also, it was like the multiverses of different seasons coming together and joining forces for good.
P.S. - not Kennedy throwing shade to DRAG U lol
You're videos are fun, thank you.
I loved DragU, felt strangely genuine. Concept also worked for We're here!;o)
Regarding Secret Celebs DR, I really liked the first season, the pre-banter and post-kiki, even some mini challenges.... we got the whole journey. And some of the contestants were massive fans of the format (Rachel McAdamsappel), had gender queries and a story to tell. Now it's more pompous, but just performance-based... have to look them up after being dropped, fun^^ Miss the mentoring but can see the guessing game appeal production-vise.
Still hope for Drag Taskmaster.;o) And Rhys (DR Down Under) is fab in the Imperfects!
Thx for covering theses "hidden" gems!
Another banger. This is my favorite channel, you make great, informative videos. Keep it up!!!
i’d love to see you cover the 2 other seasons in another episode! i’ve been a huge fan of drag race and have always known of drag U but your video was the only one i could really find explaining the premise of the show!
so drag U was actually sort of my first introduction to Drag Race because my Aunt was on an episode and won her episode. She was Coco Versace or something like that and I believe she was on the episode with Pandora Boxx because I vaguely remember her saying her name a lot lol. anyway because of that this has always been something thats stayed fresh in my mind and I actually bought the episode on amazon about two years Ago to watch. looks like im gonna need a redo lol
Thank you for taking about this! I almost forgot about it. Also, there has actually been a show called Make up your mind that has been airing in the Netherlands that is almost exactly like Celebrity Drag Race S2. Envy Peru is the main judge. Maybe WoW also looked at that for inspiration of the new Secret Celebrity Drag Race format.
The UK has something like this called Drag SOS where they give regular people drag makeovers, which has Cheddar Gorgeous in it, but there’s only 1 season I think (?)
I wish there was more episodes I really loved that show! I could be wrong but I think Drag SOS is what We’re Here is based on?
Loved this breakdown, I honestly had no idea what Drag U actually was and idk why I never thought to look. Great vid as always
Always appreciate the support from you Lee! ❤️
I LOOOOOVVVEEEDDD Drag U!!!!!!!!! It was beautiful focusing on transformation and personal empowerment rather than bitchery and competition. It was awesome.
Yes Jack, please do another video on the second season of Drag U! I’ve never watched it before but your video makes me feel like it’s essential viewing material 😂
Also, what the hell is that outfit that Manila is wearing?! She usually looks so good 😂
I LOVED Drag U, downloaded all the episodes back then when in Europe there was no official way to watch any of the Rupaul Universe Stuff. The theme song is still giving me life today!
Thank you for doing this. I forgot that I've added it to my "to watch" list (and removed and then added again multiple times lol) but this has made me decide I just might maybe not do it, perhaps! 💀💀💀💀💀
Please do cover more DragU! I really enjoyed this review and would love to see more! 😊
Gonna go watch it now 👌 thanks for recommending it I would've never thought to
Another great video.
I watched this when it was on TV, but it was never essential programming. It was mostly just great to see some of the queens again.
OMGGGG i have been looking to watch this for so long and after this video I search it on wow+ and found it!!! Many many thanks!!
Not the "giving the vibe of Drag Race France, probably filmed in 2 rooms" I laughed so hard!!!!
Hey thanks for this video. I've been a drag race superfan since 2018 and Drag U is one of the few things I haven't seen. Cool vid, would love to see you cover it more, if the vid does well
I watched a couple episodes a few years ago and I loved it, it's very cute and iconic
I remember all the commercials for this, on LOGO, being INCREDIBLY vague about what the show even was. I didn’t have a clear idea of how or when to watch it then, either. 😂
Amazing video! Captivated by your narrative about the show and made me eager to watch it. As you said, it's extremely hard to find drag u episodes but where can I watch them for free?
started watching Drag U tonight for the first time tonight because of this video. I honestly love the vibes
i just got done binge watching this and it was something. some of the transformations are so questionable and the drama is so weird but it was an interesting idea
I was 17/18 when season 1/2/3 and drag u was around and I spent my whole summer watching it lol drag U was a comfort show for me, I loved it
hey Jack, hope you feel better soon enough💚💙
This was an interesting video, would love to hear your take on how this relates to Queer Eye and We’re Here, maybe some other shows that share the same premise (kind of how All Stars can relate to Survivor and Big Brother 😅).
Thanks! 💜
Watch the interview James St. James did with Lady Bunny where she talks about this show. It's so funny I couldn't breathe.
OMG I loved it back then and watched only the first season or so... THANKS for discovering for me that it's on WOW+, I am subscribed but thought it's not on there hahahaha. Never looked for it and even now barely found it, they hid it so deep hahaha.
When my daughter came out, I ordered OUT TV for her. I love drag, and we love Ru. Drag Race was not being aired in Canada at the time, so we all watched Drag U together, which is why I am super sentimental about it. Never understood the hate...we thought it was a ton of campy fun!
I freaking LOVED this show!!! I watched every episode and loved it so much.
It reminded me of that show Monique had about training girls to go from acting wild to having proper etiquette except more sweet and heartwarming.
Charm school? Had a bunch of chicks from flava of love.
Another great video!
Thanks for this video! Prior to watching this I did not know anything about drag u other than the ring gate and I'm Shannel and I wear costumes lmao
This was a fun video! I'd love it if you would cover another RuPaul-led show called Skin Wars that ran for a few years on Game Show Network starting in 2014, if possible! Idk what platforms it streams on.
LOVED this show!!! I liked that you see the drag queens more than how the 3 queens who help in celebrity really don't do anything.
One of the few episodes I caught in syndication was the one with Manila in that McDonald's inspired look. I think that was the moment I became a fan. And I ended up learning a couple things from Lady Bunny.
I loved this!
Omg, the rustache. I forgot about that. 🤣
Definitely would watch a video on the other seasons. ✌️🥰
I love the episode with his sisters, and I wish they would do something like that again!
the powerful sausage? scene unlocked my drag u memories 🔓
I believe Ru did this to try and emulate CHARM SCHOOL with Monique and the flavor of love girls. That was big back in the day and ru will always try and jump on the trend but with drag. Even now secret celebrity drag race is like Drag Masked singer. It’s finally working
One of my favourite Drag U episodes, is the one with RuPaul’s own sisters.
I watched Drag U before I watched Drag Race. We had LOGO as part of our TV package and I knew who Rupaul was because my mom lived through the 90's lol. It was a sweet and endearing show and gave me something to look forward to watching after I binge watched reruns of Will & Grace.
I love acting anything RuPaul. I had forgotten drag u. I watched it but now do not remember. Glad to see it again.
This is show I would watch when I stayed home from school on Logo 😭😭 cause it was almost always on in the mornings
I liked this show. I also liked the theme song a lot, but you cant find the original anywhere, there is a version that came out during season 7 when season 7 girls did rupaul songs. Katya did the DragU song for that album.
More of this plz