RuPaul Book Ball explained
"RuPaul Book Ball" is the eighth episode of the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1] [2] Amy and David Sedaris are guest judges.[3]
Episode
For the mini-challenge, contestants impersonate each other as part of a puppet show. Kim Chi impersonates Chi Chi DeVayne, who impersonated Bob the Drag Queen. Derrick Barry and Naomi Smalls impersonated each other, and Bob the Drag Queen impersonates Kim Chi.[4] For the main challenge, contestants are tasked with presenting three looks. The categories are: Baby Drag Realness, That's My Mama Realness, and Autobiographical Eleganza Extravaganza, which requires contestants to designing outfits from book "that would tell their life stories".[5] Contestants must also present a musical adaptation of Comedy Central's Strangers with Candy.[6] Bob the Drag Queen and Derrick Barry place in the bottom and face off in a lip-sync to "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" by Sylvester. Derrick Barry is eliminated from the competition.
Reception
Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'A'.[7] Gay Times included Chi Chi DeVayne's runway presentation in the episode among her "most sickening moments" on the show.[8] Screen Rant included Kim Chi's book look in a 2021 overview of the show's best ball challenge outfits, and said: "Kim Chi's stunning flower headpiece and her accompanying gown were awe-inspiring, especially when considering the look is made out of pages from a book. With a beautiful silhouette and an appreciable construction, Kim Chi's Book Couture gown and headpiece were an amazing example of how unconventional materials can create a fantastic look."[9]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: "RuPaul's Drag Race" Recap: Season 8, Episode 8 "The RuPaul Book Ball" . 2024-02-03 . www.logotv.com . en . 2024-02-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203182919/https://www.logotv.com/news/lsh7tr/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-8-episode-8-the-rupaul-book-ball . live .
- Web site: 2016-04-25 . RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Drawing and Blanks . 2024-03-01 . Vulture . en . 2023-08-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809003436/https://www.vulture.com/2016/04/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-8-episode-8.html . live .
- Web site: The 'Drag Race' GIF-cap Xtravaganza: 'Me Tuck Pretty One Day' . 2024-03-01 . www.out.com . en . 2023-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231206021837/https://www.out.com/popnography/2016/4/26/drag-race-gif-cap-xtravaganza-book-ball . live .
- Web site: Boulet . Ruth . 2016-04-26 . RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 episode 8 recap: Book Ball . 2024-03-01 . Channel Guide Magazine . en-US . 2023-05-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529224639/https://www.channelguidemag.com/tv-news/2016/04/25/rupauls-drag-race-season-8-episode-8-recap-book-ball/ . live .
- Web site: Grčar . Anja . 2020-09-19 . RuPaul’s Drag Race: Every Ball Challenge, Ranked . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119160839/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-ball-challenges-ranked/ . 2023-01-19 . 2024-02-03 . . en.
- Web site: Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's Derrick Barry . 2024-03-01 . www.advocate.com . en . 2023-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321013916/https://www.advocate.com/television/2016/4/28/last-words-rupauls-drag-races-derrick-barry . live .
- Web site: 2016-04-26 . Drag Race’s Book Ball showcases the strength of season 8 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404040543/https://www.avclub.com/drag-race-s-book-ball-showcases-the-strength-of-season-1798187531 . 2023-04-04 . 2024-02-03 . The A.V. Club . en.
- Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2020-08-21 . R.I.P. Chi Chi DeVayne: The beloved Drag Race star's most sickening moments . 2024-03-01 . GAY TIMES . en-GB . 2022-01-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117073302/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/r-i-p-chi-chi-devayne-the-beloved-drag-race-stars-most-sickening-moments/ . live .
- Web site: Jalali . Jessica . 2021-07-25 . RuPaul's Drag Race: Best Ball Challenge Outfits . 2024-03-01 . ScreenRant . en . 2024-01-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240108160707/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-best-ball-challenge-outfits/ . live .