RuPaul reflected on the “deeper level” of drag and how people should ultimately become “an extension of the power” which created the universe.
Speaking to reporters at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, the 58-year-old drag queen and entertainer whose full name is RuPaul Andre Charles, noted that drag will “never be mainstream” but that everyone is always basically in drag anyway.
(Video: YouTube/Variety)
“Drag is dangerous. Drag is not politically correct,” he said, responding to questions about the influence of drag on society and in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
“Drag will never be mainstream,” he added, noting that there’s a “superficial aspect of drag” that some think is “cute.”
This LOOK ? @rupaul reminding us why we call her Mother in this stunty suit while striking a pose with her FOURTH Emmy for Outstanding Host on @rupaulsdragrace ? #Emmys @televisionacad pic.twitter.com/nILUBMuZQw
— World of Wonder (@WorldOfWonder) September 15, 2019
“The deeper level of drag is all about, you’re born naked and the rest is drag. And that’s very political, it’s very punk rock, it’s very radical,” RuPaul continued.
“It’s this idea that you are not your body. You are an extension of the power that created the whole universe. That’s drag. We are all God in drag,” he said. “And that is a radical thought for most people to envelope, because the ego says, ‘No. I am whatever it says on my driver’s license.”
Holding tightly to his fourth Emmy for “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which he hosts and produces, RuPaul the addressed the rest of the room.
“I show up to work because I love drag queens, love dramatic people, love being around people who march to a different drummer,” said @RuPaul after his 4th #EmmysArts win in a row https://t.co/5VbIVQXjYg pic.twitter.com/Fny0xx1SDc
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 15, 2019
“Everyone in this room is in drag,” he told the assembled reporters. “Hey, look at all you drag queens. Hi drag queens!”
Earlier he said he had “no words” to describe the incredible feeling of winning the award for best host of a reality or competition series. “I can’t put any words together right now.”
Both “Drag Race” and “Drag Race All Stars” have been renewed by VH1 for a twelfth and fifth season respectively. With a U.K version of “Drag Race” launching in October, RuPaul was asked how many countries he would like to see the show airing.
“How many countries are there?” he replied. “There are drag queens all over the place.”
RuPaul’s comment invoking God got some mixed reactions and was mostly slammed on social media.
I love you, @RuPaul
“The deeper level of drag is all about, you’re born naked and the rest is drag. And that’s political, it’s very punk rock, it’s very radical. It’s this idea that you are not your body. You are an extension of the power that created the whole universe.”
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) September 16, 2019
#FOOLISHNESS https://t.co/WXcCdQhUhb
— Erica Day (@MsRikkiDay) September 16, 2019
Wondering when God is going to say ENOUGH!
RuPaul said at the Creative Arts Emmys that drag is a way of transcending ourselves, and becoming “an extension of the power that created the whole universe.”https://t.co/mWVXu2w5uD
— Tribulation Now (@TribulationNow) September 16, 2019
I believe that equality with God was Satan’s downfall. https://t.co/K3ZzfKaZbC
— Andy Petersen (@AndrewJPetersen) September 16, 2019
Another great example of making stuff up as we go, courtesy of @RuPaul : ‘We are all God in drag.’ No, sir, we aren’t. We’re the image and likeness of God, which isn’t the same thing. Jesus loves you! So do I.
— David Mathieson (@mathiematician) September 16, 2019
Why bring God into it? Because lost humanity pushes the boundary of morality to force God’s Hand. We stand at the foot of the cross yelling, If you are God do something about this! RuPaul Explains Why ‘We Are All God in Drag’ at Emmys https://t.co/eXMKfUSfnE
— Chris Cason (@ChrisCason14) September 16, 2019
This guy is completely off his rocker. <smh>
RuPaul Explains Why ‘We Are All God in Drag’https://t.co/IT4VuzcUl2 pic.twitter.com/ZUFMod24Lt
— Trishcuit (@Trishcuit) September 16, 2019
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