Doing Jimbo

If you have not watched Drag Race Canada, I'm afraid you've been missing a very good example of how the fandom can be overly critical of a very good thing. Both Drag Race Canada and Drag Race UK have been really good to start conversations surrounding the world of Drag nowadays, from conversations about race to discussions of what Drag is for people. For me, one of the contestants who stood out was Jimbo. Corky, quirky and wildly creative, James Insell's rambunctious persona brought a lot of color and personality to the contest. 

Here, Jimbo is given a glam makeover by Alexis Stone, a very talented makeup artist. The thing is, Jimbo was read sometimes during DRC because of her makeup. And that happens. Not all queens have to be glam goddesses. What I think is that here we see how Jimbo's personality shines while talking about the character she plays on stage. We also get to hear that her dad was very homophobic and she talks about how she used to steal her mom's and grandmother's clothes to wear them and how she learned to create her own mannequins. If you watched Drag Race Canada, you'll notice that this is kind of a different look for Jimbo, who, being a costume designer, goes for the outlandish and fun on stage most times, with emphasis on the performance and the presentation. But glam does suit her! 

Also, get a load of Jimbo and the fabulous Juno Birch! Kooky and Kookier. The banter alone makes this one a chat for the ages. As Juno would say: Stunning!

XOXO