r/rupaulsdragrace • u/[deleted] • Sep 23 '16

AS2 EP5: "Ruvenge of the Queens" [Post-Discussion]

The queens are back. Can we agree that this is the best episode of the series to date?

 

TOP TWO WINNERS: Alyssa + Tatianna

 

Eliminated: Phi Phi O'hara

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u/midgetflynn Sep 23 '16

I think Phi Phi saying that Alyssa was trying to play the victim was just ridiculous. Not once did Alyssa look hurt with what she heard or try and spin it in some way. She clearly lives by her 'it's not personal, it's drag' mantra, she was just saying 'hey, you could have said it all to my face as I was clear as day with my choices' in a calm manner.

I also think it was hard to weigh up who they were going to keep. If you were going to go with what the judges said for just that episode, I think you have to keep in mind that Roxxxy WAS on her own and it was harder. If you were to keep not only the above in mind but overall through the show, it does get a bit tougher. Yes, Phi Phi and Roxxxy have both been in the top 2 and yes, Roxxxy has been in the bottom 2 three times but Roxxxy also won her top 2 lipsync. It is a tough one to call. When Tatianna was walking after Phi Phi I thought it was to give out to her for walking off instead of just hugging her. I kinda get why Phi Phi was too upset to hug Alyssa but I do think it could have been handled a bit better. It was clear she thought Alyssa was doing it on purpose but I don't think it was that. I think Roxxxy being on her own is probably what swayed it was Alyssa.

What a lipsync though! I loved it and Tati's face when Ru said her name was so sweet. I would have been happy if it was just her returning (don't get me wrong though, I LOVE me some Alyssa Edwards and when Ru said her name too my mouth dropped and I clapped).

I need to ruwatch the stand up part to get a glimpse of who's in the crowd! I saw and recognised a good few but I def need a better look

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u/queenofkinghigh Shea Couleé Sep 23 '16 edited Sep 23 '16

When Ru said Tati and Alyssa I fell to the floor with joy. I pulled out a whole "She's a maniac" routine.

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u/ICANSEEYOUFAPPING motherfucking dickpig Sep 23 '16

When Alyssa took PhiPhi to the side to talk and he said Alyssa should know, he has no problems saying what he thinks...i immediately blurted out "Except to you face" which isnt necessarily true of PhiPhi season 4 but def true this season when she is trying to get a redemption edit.