The dark side of ‘Drag Race’ fame, ‘Funny Girl’ fallout, and more tea!
RuPaul’s Drag Race star? Well, it’s not all glitter, glamour and tucking. There’s a dark side, particularly if you happen to read the comments put out by keyboard warriors with a self-appointed ax to grind.
For these people, you will never be pretty, talented, or delightful enough, though they never tell you just what their qualifications are to deliver such harsh judgments about those more famous than they are.The dynamic Brita Filter (Season 12) recently posted a vicious comment she got from someone while assuring us that she’s not going to let it ruffle her feathers, as it might have in the past.Accompanying a video clip on Instagram, Brita wrote: “As most of you know, I have been very open about my mental health during the pandemic and after RuPaul’s Drag Race.
I created this performance about my struggle with severe depression, which led to heavy drug and alcohol abuse, then attempted suicide.
I needed to create this piece to take my power back….I am officially letting go of the old and welcoming in the new. Here’s to brighter days.”The video of the performance (which Brita did as part of the Lady Liberty contest at the NYC queer club the Q) starts with an array of nasty comments flashing before us, to show just what kind of vitriol she’s been up against.
