Pat Butcher, Grindr and berets: the funniest tweets and memes from this week’s Drag Race UK
EastEnders makeover is the only fashion school you need (BBC)
Drag Race UK season two has been an absolute tonic so far. From the minute we heard the absolute bop that is To the Moon blast out again, it was like we were transported back to a happier, pre-COVID time.
The queens this year are diverse and – mostly – bloody hilarious (we’re looking at you, Lawrence Cheney) and the challenges have been delightfully random. Who could ever possibly forget the deeply bizarre Rats the Rusical: even if you really, really want to.
There have been some sickening plot twists (RIP Joe Black, we hardly knew ya), and scintillating outfits (Veronica Green, marry us). Another thing that’s been consistent are the absolutely fantastic tweets and memes that pop up after each episode, which are almost as entertaining as the show itself.
So to brighten the dark, gloomy, damp, muddy and miserable month that is January in the UK, we thought we’d round up a whole bunch of our favourite reactions to last night’s cracker of an episode. Beware, it of course contains spoilers: if you’ve not watched it yet, what the hell are you doing here. Go away!
Firstly, this spot-on tweet from the official Drag Race UK Twitter account…
Me too sis #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/4WWntStmYr
— RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) January 28, 2021
Was anyone else SCREAMING at this EastEnders reference?
Siri show me British culture #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/Nb6BzMl7qs— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) January 28, 2021
Another corker from the official account. Who is behind these jokes? We need to know.
When your bank account accurately reports how much you spend. #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/tdrHixcwGC— RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) January 28, 2021
Lawrence and Tia are all of our middle-aged colleagues.
The two office gossips everyday:#DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/eslUgIxxY5— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Fans 🇬🇧 (@rpdrukfans) January 28, 2021
The bar got so low by the end of the mini-challenge, it was like being back at home for Christmas.
Scrolling through Grindr like:#DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/v8nAkC6E4s
— RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) January 28, 2021
This one was way too real.
https://twitter.com/llysbhn/status/1354878872953745414
It was elf ears last week, for some reason.
This years @dragraceukbbc is sponsored by…..berets? 🤷#DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/h13Z743zAQ— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Fans 🇬🇧 (@rpdrukfans) January 28, 2021
People picked up on the fact Ru was being…nice?
RuPaul on Drag Race UK vs RuPaul on Drag Race US pic.twitter.com/AkbWb5Ibtq— soph (full moon version) (@runwayinchicago) January 28, 2021
“I’m serving you an adequate dress” – Tia definitely saved herself with her jokes.
I love her. Truly the first relatable queen #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/wpWEJt9twb— Tim Boddy (@timjboddy) January 28, 2021
This absolutely accurate reaction to losing the iconic Asttina Mandella.
I'm suing Drag Race UK for emotional trauma. I can't take anymore.— Woke Man In A Dress (@thatonequeen) January 28, 2021
(Although let’s be honest: we’re happy comedy queen Tia Kofi got to stay. The Snatch Game needs her.)
And of course, who could forget this frankly iconic line from Lawrence…
Simply beautiful words from @shadylawrence. #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/JLAEiRdkN6— RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) January 28, 2021
Please can Drag Race UK season two go on forever?
