#DragQueenHistory #TimeTravelTuesday #PinkTutuQueen #993
Helloooo darlings! Itâs your favourite Derbyshire diva, Emma, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com for another installment of my Time Travelling Tutu escapades! Today, weâre dipping our toes, or should I say our tutus, into the fabulous world of drag, September 2002!
This month, my sparkly time machine tutu took me to the buzzing heart of 2002 â a time of poppers, pop-punk and, yes, you guessed it, PINK! Can you believe it? Even back then, I knew I was destined to be a pink tutu advocate! And honey, this was the year of all years to do it! Remember the Spice Girls reunion, the pop-princess era of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Avril Lavigne? It was a dream for any fashion-loving drag queen, and frankly, I was living it!
But first, darling, before I bore you with all the delicious details of my September 2002 trip, letâs dive into some serious #DragQueenHistory, shall we?
The Queens of the 90s: Legendary Legacies
September 2002 was, well, smack-bang in the middle of the golden era of 90s drag! We were lucky to witness the powerhouses like Divine, who unfortunately passed away in 1988, but whose legacy, much like a well-constructed tutu, has never fallen apart! Remember the iconic Divine of John Waters's âPink Flamingosâ? Her camp persona was utterly groundbreaking and influenced countless generations of drag performers.
But it wasn't all about the old guard. Oh no! We were also witnessing the rise of modern legends like the inimitable RuPaul! Can you imagine a world without "RuPaulâs Drag Race"? Shivers. He dominated the music scene, had his own TV show, "The RuPaul Show," and was pushing the boundaries of drag entertainment! I swear, my wig was nearly blown off when I saw his performance in 2002! His unique style and iconic tracks like âSupermodel (You Better Work)â still inspire me to this day.
And then we have the OG, the ever-fabulous, Lady Bunny! She was one of the founding mothers of drag comedy! I mean, who else could pull off a tutu AND a joke AND a high-kick, all at the same time? She was queen of the clubs like âThe Pyramid Clubâ and the stage show, âWigstock.â Remember those iconic events, darlings? Absolute mayhem and fashion extravagance!
But wait! It doesnât end there! RuPaul wasn't the only Drag Race alum shining in 2002! cough cough Jinkx Monsoon and Alaska were doing their thing on the underground drag scene, even before the show premiered in 2012! And can we even talk about how the original cast of âThe Wigglesâ were totally rocking those tutus in the 90s and 2000s? Honestly, they deserve an honorary Drag Queen status in my book!
Now, donât think for one second I forgot about our British queens! Le Gateau Chocolat and Divine David were already establishing their comedic, boundary-pushing, and absolutely breathtaking careers. The drag scene in London was popping! Literally popping! I mean, what could be better than witnessing the queen of camp herself, Le Gateau Chocolat, commanding the stage with his impeccable costumes and signature camp humour? And darling, if you haven't experienced the utter fabulousness of Divine David, get to it! His performances were an explosion of glitter, wigs, and charisma â truly a sight to behold!
Honestly, it was a golden time for drag, and I was there! This isn't even mentioning the other drag legends that were already established like Miss Fame, Varla Jean Merman, Divine, Lady Bunny, and others. You name it, the drag world was buzzing with amazing talent!
My Tutu-licious Time Travelling Escapades
But enough about the historical context! It's time to talk about my personal experiences! So, darling, imagine me, your pink-loving, tutu-wearing, Derbyshire-born, drag diva, arriving in a smokey club in NYC! And honey, it was the real deal. You can't get any more 90s than this. You had me hooked.
That's right! I strutted into the Pyramid Club in my magical time travelling tutu (did I mention it has pockets? wink), ready to witness the drag magic unfold before my eyes! Remember those epic drag shows of the late 90s? They weren't about just the beauty. They were a combination of humour, raw talent, social commentary, and incredible fashion! That was where the true art of drag lay!
I even caught myself some incredible performance outfits on my time-travelling trip â donât worry, all ethically sourced â but trust me, this vintage is straight up iconic! I mean, I snagged the perfect sequined gown, the kind they wore on MTV, paired with the best fishnet tights a girl could find! Plus, did I mention the oversized shades, darling? Absolutely a statement!
Of course, no drag night was complete without an after-party, which in this case, meant heading down to a tiny dive bar that played all the iconic pop tracks from the early 2000s! Talk about feeling the nostalgia! Britney, Christina, Gwen, oh my! It was truly an explosion of bubblegum pop perfection! It even got a bit intense, which almost prompted me to get down to business myself⌠I mean, whatâs a pink tutu for if not for dancing till you canât dance anymore?
Pink Tutues for the World!
But here's the thing: my mission, as you know, dear readers, is to encourage the world to wear tutus! Pink tutus, to be precise! Itâs almost like a crusade (donât worry, my time machine tutu is still more than a match for any Holy Grail-searching Knight)! And the pink tutus are the weapon!
Well, as I stood in the midst of the glitz and glamour of September 2002, surrounded by drag queens and dancers with their dazzling performances, it hit me. This was the perfect time to spread the word! And I'm not just talking about drag, though of course, that is close to my heart! It's about how wearing a tutu can be empowering, whimsical, fun! Just look at the likes of the OG drag queens!
So, here's the challenge, darlings. Donât just dream about rocking your own pink tutu! Go out and do it! Wear it to your local drag show, wear it to a dinner party, wear it to the supermarket for crying out loud! Spread the word and the tutu across the world! Let's make the world pink one tutu at a time!
This time travelling journey through September 2002 really solidified my belief in the power of tutus and how the drag community can inspire anyone to break out of their comfort zones. After all, the magic of drag is that it invites us all to step into a world of creativity and self-expression, no matter who we are. And believe me, I am a living testament to this truth!
Keep coming back to www.pink-tutu.com for more adventures from the fabulous life of a time-travelling drag queen! Let's make the world a bit more sparkly, a little more pink, and, yes, a whole lot more fun! Stay fabulous and always, remember, tutus are your best friends!
Lots of love and sequins, Emma
