"For years, fans have complained about the arbitrary judging on makeovers, where the words family resemblance are used by Michelle Visage seemingly at random. Why was Loosey LaDuca sent home on the makeover when she and her partner looked exactly the same?"
"Over time, I've come to see it as a way of saying, 'We want pageant outfits in the same fabric but different shapes.' The girls who do that usually win: Sam Starr, Jaida, Anetra, etc."
"It's weird! The thing about this show is that sometimes it needs a way of just trimming the fat to get to the necessary top group."
Judging on RuPaul's Drag Race makeovers has faced criticism for its perceived arbitrariness, particularly regarding the concept of family resemblance. This week, RuPaul emphasized that family resemblance is crucial, yet interpretations vary. Successful contestants often present pageant outfits in similar fabrics but different shapes, which diverges from the traditional notion of family resemblance. Some queens faced penalties for not achieving enough resemblance, despite competent makeovers. The competition's structure sometimes leads to eliminating queens who may not have a chance against stronger competitors, regardless of their performance.
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