‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and Why One Reality Show Outshines the Rest

RuPaul’s Drag Race is the best reality television show on the air. No question. Hands down. No contest. Those who know me well know that I am an avid reality TV show watcher from the days of Real World to Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. I have calmed down since my days of Real Housewives but still watch every episode of America’s Next Top Model, Food Network Star, Shark Tank, and others I will not name… but back when I was still watching Millionaire Matchmaker and What Not to Wear there was a show on Logo that was just getting started. If you don’t know who RuPaul is – shame! RuPaul is a pioneer in the drag world and definitely the most well known queen out in mainstream media. Now, there are of course many groundbreaking queens who came before and influenced Ru – then Ru made an empire and knew it could grow even bigger. It’s like Ru woke up on day and said, I need an heir! Or several! and made RuPaul’s Drag Race. Drag Race brings together queens from around the country to compete for a chance to be the next drag queen superstar. The best thing is, when they win – they legit become superstars. I mean, how often do you see winners of America’s Next Top Model or The Voice?

I could go into each queen and who are my favorites *cough* Jujubee *cough* or a clip show of RuPaul’s greatest moments “Chantay you both stay!” but that would take me beyond the limits of one article, so instead I’m going to talk about the elements that make Drag Race the best reality TV show ever: its Chari…