Respect for drag
Drag legend Vivaceous Drag has been a queer culture treasure for years, and we must protect it from the culture wars From cross-dressing performances that were common among troops during war times to the Club Kid scene in 1980s New York, drag has dazzled millions of people in the United States and abroad for decades.
Straights and gays alike can be heard shouting things like “sashay, shante” as queer culture has continued to make its way into the mainstream.
Despite how many brides-to-be scream “Work, bitch!” from the front row at the show, many people still misunderstand what exactly drag is, with some seeing it as simply a male performer dressed as a woman, while opponents of the art form view it as vulgar and attempt to restrict it.
But what exactly is drag? The answer is complicated, but is best described by the esteemed Vivacious, who stated in a video interview with ELLE Magazine, “It’s kind of like projecting an introvert into an extrovert and projecting that into the Universe.” Drag isn’t specific; at the end of the day, it’s putting on clothes and a performance that makes you feel good and gives you confidence.
