Passing Zhoozh-ment: One More Time 'Round The Lap at PDX Drag Race

Friday, 26 February 2010 10:18 | Written by Byron

ZOOM ROOM: Last night I made my dramatic one-night-only return to judging Season 2 of The Portland Drag Race (aka the PDX version of RuPaul's Drag Race). I actually felt more like I was zhoozhing (read: to encourage flair and fluffing) than judging as I have been fairly absent from this season's competition. And, oh my dear, how things have changed since I was the "Simon" judge for Season 1. First off, with seven...er..six contestants (one has dropped out of the competition) the show is much tighter. And, dare I say, I think the show has improved. The night was still long, but there was more interaction with the very young and very pretty audience (including texting for VIP tickets at a table in the front row). And the "ladies" who are in this contest? Well, they are fab-u-lous. Each and every one of them (including the one who is back from last season) has oodles of charm. They are all professional, articulate, able to take criticism well (even when its wrong) and most of all, they are incredibly entertaining. This season, the ladies are going all out. Kudos to the new judges and especially to Poison Waters, who truly knows what it takes to put on a great show.