Fantastic Foxes

My father was off hunting in Pennsylvania this past week. He didn't get any game, but he came back with some really sweet pictures of a couple of fox kits. They were living near the camp where he was staying in Warren. Aside from how adorable they are, I was struck by the fact that in the film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" the animators were really quite realistic.

That is, of course, excepting the talking, upright walking and opposable thumbs. But still...

I Want it NOW!

In anticipation of my big drag weekend, I got my hair cut last night. My hair stylist, Miguel (who once told me I reminded him of Veruca Salt) managed to fit me in after a long day of "training".

I thought the training was beauty related, but I was wrong. He is training to become a personal banker!

Anyway, I really like Miguel and I think he cuts my hair well. And while I love "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", it is notable for the hideousness of the actors' hair. I know it was just something I said or the way I said it that reminded him of the bratty snob, but that's not much consolation! I just hope he doesn't get a client at the bank who reminds him of, let's say, Uncle Billy

Amazing

Here is a girl (who apparently does lots of makeup tutorials) doing a Nina inspired look.

It is no wonder Nina was always talking about how her makeup took 2 hours! I couldn't do this if I had 2 days. Also, that must be outrageously expensive. If I were a drag queen, I would want to win "Drag Race" if only for the lifetime of free cosmetics!

Ai, Loca!

Got my V.I.P. tickets today for Nina's show. I was positively giddy with excitement after I hung up the phone. This has caused me to christen this "Nina Flowers" week at Stada Baba. Each day will bring new clips, photos, and other delightful items either directly or tangentialy related to Nina. This was the best Youtube video I could find. Maybe one day I'll figure out how to make my own!

Living for Drag Queens

My mom asked me today what brought about my interest in Drag Queens. I had to tell her it was all her fault. She was the one who rented To Wong Foo and brought it home for me to watch. From the first "Little latin boy in drag, why are you crying?" I was done for.

The appeal, for me, stems from the amazing transformations these men can make. It is also the idea that men, traditionally the more powerful of the sexes, can bring confidence, strength and great humor to their female personas.

When RuPaul's Drag Race began, I was again riveted. The show was great, but it was "Under the Hood" that endeared the cast to me. In the behind-the-scenes footage, the Queens would sit around awaiting the judges decisions. There were insecurities, frustrations, and anger, but there was also sisterhood. It was basically like watching a support group for Drag Queens.

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

I particularly enjoyed this aspect of the show. I have been extremely fortunate in my friendships and in a world where female friendship is so often portrayed as catty and back-stabbing, these non biological women were more "real" than anyone else on reality television. Certainly more real than those vapid pseudo celebrities on shows like "The Hills". Girls who would sell their so-called friends to the highest bidder if it meant getting the job or the guy. So maybe it isn't so strange that I love Drag Queens, from where I sit, these are the girls I would want to be friends with.

Best News EVAR!

Miss Nina "Loca" Flowers is coming to Chicago and will be performing just a few blocks from where I live! I must buy tickets and find something suitable to wear. On top of that, I will definitely be re-watching all of Season one of "Ru Paul's Drag Race" and brushing up on my "To Wong Foo". I can not wait!

Genius!

This show was originally such a parody of itself that I would have thought it impossible to parody it further. That's where children come in. The clip basically sums up everything the original show was about.

I particularly love Lil' Situation flashing his belly in the mirror.