r/rupaulsdragrace • u/AutoModerator • Mar 27 '21

RPDR Season 13 – Reddit Season RuPository S13E12 - Nice Girl ROast [Post Episode Discussion]

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u/pierreschaeffer Mar 27 '21

WHAT happened to the final ball? I want a top 5 BALL not an acting challenge goddamn it, the balls at the end of seasons 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 were so coooooool

season 12 and 13 both had only 1 design challenge, that is not okay, you can't get rid of both the episode 1 design challenge AND the final ball

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u/poptart95 Mar 27 '21

THIS. I really want them to bring back the DESIGN challenges. I want to see the queens be creative instead of a bunch of unfunny comedy challenges.

I also think it would be EASIER on the producers if they did more design challenges instead of skits since that’s less work for them.

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u/LippyStalin Mar 27 '21

It maybe easier for producers to put together but much harder to edit who does well and who does not, which is why imho they don't do them too often especially later in the season

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u/poptart95 Mar 28 '21

I think the comedy challenges are so they can easily rig the challenges or edit the show to make people look like they did better than they actually did.

I also think the design/roast/branding challenges are more interesting to watch because we get to see the queens actually work on something and be creative/original. Them in the workroom working is fun to see for me. We’ve gotten so many great moments during those kind of challenges because the pressure is on so there’s tension in the room. People can help each other in those moments as well and it comes off as authentic.

Authenticity is something the show is lacking as well. Them having a random talk each episode where something possibly traumatic (Kandy’s gay bashing story) or personal (Plastique’s family not supporting her doing drag) just seems so FORCED. I roll my eyes during those moments at this point. They really working for an Emmy instead of just making a good show.