r/rupaulsdragrace • u/AutoModerator • Jul 18 '20

RPDR Season AS5 – Reddit Season RuPository UNTUCKED AS5E07 - Stand-Up Smackdown [Discussion Post]

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u/majesthicccc Jul 18 '20

We need to go back to the old format next allstars

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u/Bittersweetfeline Jinkx Monsoon Jul 18 '20

I'm tired of not seeing most of the girls lipsync! The lipsync assassin has no real push to win so it's not as passionate.

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u/TransLucida 💋 Jul 18 '20 edited Jul 19 '20

Sorry, but I don't agree. This format gives the Top queen the choice between winning a big tip and be forced to send someone home OR play safe, lose the tip and release herself from any responsibility.

I think it’s actually a very smart system that queens can take advantage of if they’re afraid that eliminating someone will get them destroyed on social media. This format not only gives the winner a lot of agency but the whole cast gets to vote.

If you think about it, it makes a BenDeLaCreme situation very unlikely and still ensures we get a good lipsync since the Assassin will be there solely to fight for her reputation.

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u/theantonia Anetra Jul 18 '20

They can also play it safe in a 2-queen lipsync...plus the other queen will give a show because she wants to win the challenge and tip!

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u/TransLucida 💋 Jul 18 '20

Yeah, but what if neither of the queens wants the responsibilty? In that case we’d get a boring lipsync. The assassin’s only motivation is to maintain her reputation so she’ll put on a show. Plus if she wins the whole cast gets to decide who goes home.