My Spring Flings

This wet and drab spring we have just had has opened my eyes to some new stuff. So as I do I thought I would right a quick list just to talk about what I have been watching and listening to. Hopefully I may even find a friend that likes the same stuff as me so I can finally talk to someone about them (I can dream).

James Cordon
He is absolutely killing it in America right now with his new chat show and he has a subscriber in me on Youtube. I have always had a soft spot for him in my enlarged heart. He seems like the exact kinda man's man I could be friends with - and we would have a freaking ball. Some of my highlights of his are definitely the carpool karaoke with Mariah and JHud, plus I just finished watching him walk the Burberry fashion show in LA - he was phenomenal, he even high fived Anna Wintour, who else can say that?

Katya
In what can only be described as a boring season of RuPaul's Drag Race, she is the shining star. The only bulb working on the vanity mirror. She is absolutely hilarious, beautiful and amazingly talented. She scared me when she was in the bottom two on the second episode, but thank the baby Jesus that Ru saw sense. If she doesn't win I will be pouting for days. Plus I love a Queen that isn't afraid to get ugly. Also her Tumblr and YouTube channel is hilarious.

Amy Schumer
She has been around for a minute or two now but she is definitely getting more popular this year, her show is winning awards, she just presented the MTV Movie Awards and she just wrote a movie which she is starring in! Busy gal. She is one of my favourite comediennes because she isn't afraid to go there, and the shock factor is what makes me laugh the most. She has no filter and thank god.

Garfunkel and Oates
They have become quite big on Youtube with their comedy songs and then last year they got their own show! I watched all the episodes in one sitting. They are so funny, so quirky and their songs are as catchy as hell. You might recognise them because they have both appeared on The Big Bang Theory, and do you want a little fact? Of course you do, they wrote the Bernadette song that the whole gang sings to Bernadette when she is in quarantine. I hope they get a second season but it isn't looking promising, if they ever come to England and tour they would at least have one person in the crowd - me!

Grace Helbig
I have talked about Grace a few times and I think I may have had a major influence - she has only gone and got herself her own show on E! Of course I know I didn't have that much to do with it but I can dream (or maybe I did, we will never know). She is hosting her own chat show, but it is a chat show with a difference. She is just in a house, walking around, bumping in to her guests, playing games, awkwardly talking to the camera - I love it. It is such a different format and yet it doesn't feel forced or trying to hard. It has all the magic of her 5 minute YouTube videos but with a budget.

Little Big Town
I have known about these guys for a while now but I was heavily into Sugarland, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry that I didn't allow them to access my brain. And I am kicking myself now. Their new album is fantastic. It is country to the bone with blues, rock and pop influences. All of their voices are great and I just can't get over that I chose not to listen to them before. I recommend their new album (Pain Killer) with a passion - its on Spotify.

3rd Rock From The Sun

I would like to thank the Dark Lords of Netflix for putting this show in its entirety right there at my fingertips. I have 6 whole seasons to kick back and watch (well I've binged it for 4 days now, and I only have a season and a half left). This one of those shows from my childhood that was just randomly on. I can't even remember what channel or what time it was on. So on a quiet day I just clicked on it - and I instantly fell in love. Dick, Sally, Tommy and Harry have found a special place in my life. I am literlly laughing out loud at some scenes, the jokes have stood the test of time. John Lithgow deserves all the awards for his contributions to this show. The second I heard him shout 'Oh, I'm gorgeous' I fell for him. 

RuPaul's Drag Race - My Allstars

So as all us Drag Race fans know there is a new Allstars season coming. There have been rumours a plenty about who will be in it. Some I have not been excited about and some I am balls to the wall ecstatic about. I have picked my top 14 who I would love to see compete again, yes some were in the first season of Allstars. I can't help but feel like Ru may have created the first season of Allstars to give Chad Michael a win. So as I do I have created a list of my top 14 girls who I all feel deserve another chance at the title. Call this the definitive list if you will. (No particular order)

1. Gia Gunn

Absolutely. One of the fishiest queens to grace the stage and a confession room gangster, not afraid to spill the T.

2. Manila Luzon

Amazing personality with amazing drag abilities. Still one of my favourite lip syncs.

3. MILK

She was eliminated way too soon. We will never know what she had to offer, and you know it would have been stellar as we already saw her bearded, pregnant, as Pinocchio  and the first Queen to ever walk down the runway as a man!

4. Raven

Forever coming second both in her season and the Allstars season. She needs all the recognition she can get for her flawless abilities.

5. Alyssa Edwards

Hands down a legend of the show, elimiated way too soon yet she has stayed in our memories. We need to see those back rolls one more time on the main stage.

6. Jiggly Caliente

A Queen with a difference and an edge. Not afraid to speak her mind, that snaggle tooth beauty needs to shine.

7. Joslyn Fox

The Queen with a heart of gold, what an absolute sweetheart. She may have been labelled a second rate Courtney Act, but she is a first rate Joslyn *waa waa*. Keep it foxy.

8. Latrice Royale
Latrice Mother Fucking Royale the large and in charge Queen. She beams professionalism, talent and uniqueness.

9. Willam
Still the baddest bitch on the block - still the only Queen who was disqualified and vomited on the stage. Love her YouTube shows, she needs redemption.

10. Alaska Thunderfuck
Compared throughout her season to Sharon Needles, she has now surpassed her in my eyes. Her body is the truth and her personality is beautiful.

11. Adore Delano
My Queen. I love her to bits. Her music is top notch. She is the Queen that speaks for all of us, a little rough around the edges but a star quality that shines brighter than the sun.

12. Jujubee
Another Queen who has done Allstars before, but she was robbed - she was my winner. She makes me laugh till it hurts, still the best reader on the show.

13. Detox iCunt
She is over it. Officially. Loved her in her season, was definitely final 3 material. Her lip synching is top notch, her style is faultless and she is a seasoned Queen. Bow down.

14. DiDa Ritz
She needs a second shot to shine, she was still a little bit new to the stage when she competed. A little rough around the edges. However her lip sync to 'This Will Be' will forever go down as the best lip sync of all time!

Other honourable mentions

Onjina

Shangela

Phi Phi O'Hara

Jade Jolie

Ivy Winters

April Carrión

BenDeLaCreme

New Obsessions

My life seems to be one obsession after another, I quickly get bored and move on. New things come into my life and I suck them dry for all their worth. I am pretty sure by the end of this post I will have a new obsession I move on that quick. However for now (May 26th) I will talk about some things that are rocking my world.

The Office US

I have mentioned this show in a previous post, I am in love with it. In the space of discovering it a few months ago I have watched every episode at least 3 times. I never thought I would love a show as much as I love this again. My favourite characters are Jim and Pam for reasons I have previously mentioned, but with such an eclectic group of characters I am constantly entertained.

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 6

I am in love with this show, it basically encapsulates everything I love in a reality show. This season did not disappoint, it may have even upped the stakes a touch. Never before have I struggled with picking a favourite, normally there is a stand out who I support all the way. With this season out of the final three I didn't mind who won. I was so happy for Bianca and I know we will see a lot more from Adore and Courtney. I do have a bit of a crush on Adore so I will be keeping an eye out for her.

Veep
Julia Louis-Dreyfus never disappoints, she can't do any wrong in my eyes; in real life as with her character choices. This show doesn't sound like something I would normally like - its about American politics. I barely know what is happening with British politics (shamefully). However I decided to watch this because of Julia and boy am I glad I did. It is absolutely hilarious, Julia plays Vice President Selina Meyers. Selina never wanted to be Veep and has her eyes firmly set on the Presidents chair. With her not giving a shit attitude and amazing supporting cast I am hooked.

Frasier
It was a slow afternoon one day so I went to my bestie (Netflix) and looked for something to do and their it was; Frasier. I remember this show from my youth and always had a chuckle so I thought why not watch it from the beginning again. Beyond happy I did, its like a whole new sitcom has been released for me. I don't remember anything really from the first time round so its all new jokes and scenarios. I am in love with Frasier and Nile's eccentricities, Daphne's naivety and Roz's quick wit. I feel all grown up watching this show now, I think I am finally appreciating adult comedy.

Big Brother Canada 2
I can't begin to tell you how much better this setup is better than the British equivalent. Yes we have the amazing and beautiful Emma Willis to present ours, but thats the only part we are winning in (not to put down the Canadian presenter, its just I have a big love for Emma). The housemates were all great, love them or hate them. With their setup its 100% more of a game, its all strategy. You will hear '... for my game' endlessly, and you have to respect it - it is a literal competition. When it came to winning I wanted Neda to win, but she got bested by her partner in crime - but John was a very deserving winner.

Music
Sia - Chandelier
Sam Smith - Leave Your Lover
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood - Something Bad
Lady Antebellum - Bartender
The Fault in Our Stars Soundtrack
Lily Allen - Sheezus