I had forgotten about this absolute serve of black excellence that Bob blessed us with at the season 9 finale.
Posted Sep 7, 2020, 3:53 AM UTC
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I think that the difference between this look and Violets are pure personal aesthetic and ofc white gays are going to relate more to Violets, but Bobs was as well thought out and gorgeous as hers. And it’s such a serve not just aesthetically but the fucking message. Bob is such a smart queen and doesn’t get enough praise for her fashion and how much she’s evolved.
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I’m sorry but I’m willing to take the downvotes...this look isn’t terrible but to say it’s as gorgeous as Violet’s is laughable.
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you're right and you should say it.
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But Violet’s is different aesthetically - you can’t say apples look better than oranges, despite both being oranges.
I prefer Violet’s look because it’s more aesthetically appealing to me but I also admire this look.
Aquaria really flopped with the Pheonix Kennedy couture right?
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Aquaria’a Pheonix was a flop? I mean, I obviously preferred Violet’s but I still loved Aquaria’s look and thought it was great. It was no where near a flop.
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If that’s the consensus on Aquaria’s look I didn’t know? I loved it. And that’s the thing: they aren’t apples and oranges, they are looks. Would you say comparing looks on the main stage during the competition is apples and oranges? Because for me that’s a big part of the (obviously subjective) fun.
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Well I meant aesthetically - you can compare looks in one category (say buttons and bows) but these looks were completely different. Would you compare mermaid and the orange runway?
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The way I just said the same thing basically!!!!! Bob is probably the only queen who could successfully tackle Violet’s S8 finale look hype with a well thought out look.
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i don’t mind this look but violet’s was definitely more thought out and “gorgeous” and it’s not just bc white gays relate to it more, it’s just more constructed and conceptual.
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Yeah, I’m from the place that Bob is referencing with her look (Kenya), and while I do relate to it in that sense, I still think Violet’s look is better. That’s not to say that Bob didn’t serve it on this runway, though. But I just don’t think it’s a question of relatability here.
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Eh, to me the concept was kinda all over the place?
Let me explain. It was body horror but with a high princess gown that (as far as I can tell) had no horror elements incorporated into it. Also there were bugs on her? But seemingly not on the dress.
Ok if body horror why bugs. Why weren’t there some horror tie ins on the dress itself. Sure I did like how the blue veins tied into the blue of the dress but idk, I felt like there should be more cohesion. Looking at it I didn’t quite get the story she was going for. Horrific queen whose crown has fused to her head? Then why the bugs? Undead empress? But outside the veins and bugs there are no real other undead elements.
Like don’t get me wrong it was still a serve but I get confused over how wild some people get about it.
Also but Bob’s look is ALSO structured and conceptual - it’s just structured differently and the concept is focused on her heritage and color story rather than a horror narrative.
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If people are still doubting her fashion sense and savviness after her Pit Stop runs, then Jinkx must be making some serious cash right now.
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People were reading Bob down saying she couldn’t live up to Violet’s look, but I actually think this is one of the best crowned queen looks. I like it more than Bianca’s, Sasha’s, and Aquaria’s
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I had no idea people didn't like this look when it aired. I thought this was so beautiful.
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More than anything people wanted each crowned queen to outdo the last one so bad and they all had little faith in Bob’s fashion. But Bob is smart, and she knew she couldn’t replicate let alone top Violet’s S8 look, so she came out looking like THIS and shut many people up, because it’s not only beautiful but meaningful.
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I just think it’s weird to expect a comedy winner to outdo a fashion winner in terms of outfits. Like no one expected Violet to be as funny as Bianca
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The Jinkx, Bianca, Violet streak really felt like a video game combo (good, GREAT, PERFECT).
Agreed about Bob though. She focused on something thematically strong to separate itself from Violet’s. Smart move.
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People needing to say they liked this look better than other winners 🤢🤮. People talking about how fucking fierce this look was from Bob 😍💕
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You 👏 can 👏 love 👏 one 👏 queen 👏 without 👏 tearing 👏 another 👏 down
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Saying what you like and what you don’t, what you think was more or less successful than another look (especially with a crowning look which should ideally be iconic and feel the fantasy of a RPDR finale) is not “tearing anyone down.” Or are we just giving everyone participation trophies now?
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What about this thread invites comparison? This isn't a "Who wore the best outfit?"-thread. Bob's look rocked, regardless of how much Sasha's or Violet's look rocked.
Why is there this need to nitpick and compare?
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A majority of the comments on this post are about comparing her look to Violets, probably because it loomed so large?
I guess I’m saying that I personally don’t think it “rocked” that hard, and I don’t want that to be equated with “tearing her down.”
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Honestly maybe I’m an older fan who enjoys the comparing and contrasting more than cheerleading for everyone...when Bob repped the Pit Stop so hard and basically planted a flag, whereas the previous hosts just accepted it as a one-season gig, I gagged and compared her favorably. Different queens have different strengths.
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I feel so bad for her she has to follow Violet’s look because this look is an absolute serve and in any other context it would be seen as such
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This right here is what got me hooked to drag race! It’s not everyday I see the culture of a small community in rural Kenya represented globally..still gagged
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Instagram gays are always talking about how Bob’s look was bad in comparison to Violet’s before her and Sasha’s after her and like No it’s not? Her brand isn’t insane gorgeous out of this world fashion necessarily but she turned it out
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i hate how people thought this look was ugly it was better than sahas and aquarias
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I hate how people have the need to tear some queens down to praise others
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This lives rent free in my brain. Honestly Bob lives rent free in my brain, she’s my favorite queen. I love how much Bob celebrates black culture and black women. We need more queens to be proud and prominent in their roots. Especially right now representation is a must. Let’s celebrate our differences.
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As a black man, this was one of my absolute favorite runways.
Violet looked STUN the season before yes, but Bob looked even more STUN the next season. It wasn't about concept. It was about heritage and a willingness to serve the children in spite of what they thought of her.
Those who didn't like this outfit didn't get it. That's really the only reason to dislike it.
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Well, I guess I’m watching season 8 again because BOB
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This!!! Feel like people always debate whether Aquaria or Violet or Sasha had the best finale look- to me this look is just as gorgeous and so underrated by the fandom
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I'd like to keep it on please
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"And let me tell you, I've touched a lot of people"
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One of my least favorite things is that a reigning queens look at the finale has to live up to Violets look in order for it to be considered good. It’s complete bullshit, Violets look is already held at such a high standard that nothing is going to surpass it. A queens look can still be amazing if it doesn’t surpass Violets look. Some people think that since it isn’t better than Violets that the look is not good.
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violet’s is undoubtedly beautiful, but this and sasha’s will always get more gay claps and snaps from me!
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Didn't Bob say it was a last minute dress made by Lady Hyde because the original outfit she wanted to wear was not done yet?
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You gotta know Bob put in a lot of effort for this look and tbh she’s kinda serving us something. It’s her best drag in Those times. She has of course elevated since then
The fact that Violet basically outshined her crowning is making me sad and laugh at the same time
I will always be a zealot about the fact that Bob’s black and white look on the show was one of the best ever. This look is amazing, but everyone acts like she never served anything before this. Her B&W was spectacular.
I see no “kinda” serving about it!