The T has been spilt! After being named by many as "the bitch of season 6", Darienne Lake has gone to Tumblr to open up about her "bitchy" RuPaul's Drag Race edit, what surprised her about the show, and how she actually feels about some of the other competitors. As she put it recently, "on the upside, people are spelling my name right when they call me a fat bitch". Here are some non-edited real responses from Darienne Lake that might make you have a change of heart:
What did you tell people when you went away to film the show?
I told them that I fell while texting and walking to my car in the rain (like an idiot) and broke both my wrist and my phone. I cut hair, so it was important that I needed a good enough excuse not to use my hands.
Regarding her "bitchy" edit:
I must confess, normally I don’t talk shit behind people’s backs. I internalize my feelings and then distance myself from people I don’t click with.
Part of being in this competition is that you are asked about the feelings and thoughts in your head. They aren’t all rainbows and sunshine. Then those private things are on public display. I’m glad that I can see them, learn from them, and try to improve. Life is a journey and I am not finished.
Did anything really surprise you about the taping of the show?
All of it was a surprise. As a fan, you think you know what they are going to do. As a contestant, they flip the script so you don’t know. It was such a great experience, and an eye opening one as well. Yes, the days are long, but as any experienced queen will tell you, she’s had long days that lead into long nights. Gay Pride weekends are drag-a-thons. So buy that girl a drink, a slice of pizza, and give that working girl a dollar.
I told them that I fell while texting and walking to my car in the rain (like an idiot) and broke both my wrist and my phone. I cut hair, so it was important that I needed a good enough excuse not to use my hands.
Regarding her "bitchy" edit:
I must confess, normally I don’t talk shit behind people’s backs. I internalize my feelings and then distance myself from people I don’t click with.
Part of being in this competition is that you are asked about the feelings and thoughts in your head. They aren’t all rainbows and sunshine. Then those private things are on public display. I’m glad that I can see them, learn from them, and try to improve. Life is a journey and I am not finished.
Did anything really surprise you about the taping of the show?
All of it was a surprise. As a fan, you think you know what they are going to do. As a contestant, they flip the script so you don’t know. It was such a great experience, and an eye opening one as well. Yes, the days are long, but as any experienced queen will tell you, she’s had long days that lead into long nights. Gay Pride weekends are drag-a-thons. So buy that girl a drink, a slice of pizza, and give that working girl a dollar.
Did you feel threatened by Dela?
I was threatened by every queen. Like Velociraptors, it’s not the one you’re looking at, but the one that sneaks up on you. Every girl can snatch that crown. You’ll see. Remember, internet rumors are just that, rumors. Remember the one about Bianca hurting herself week 1? That one was huge. Also remember that this is a reality competition program, not a documentary.
I liked Dela from the first moment we met. When we were paired up for the tops & bottoms challenge, she knocked the wind out of me from bouncing up and down. I almost passed out, but I was secretly hoping Simon from the Pit Crew would give me mouth to mouth.
Most of the banter between BenDeLaCreme and I was snarky and all in good fun. You can even hear laughter in the background. Yes, things did get a little tense, but hopefully you’ll see that work itself out. Dela is a take charge, professional who takes control and gets shit done. I admire her greatly.
I was threatened by every queen. Like Velociraptors, it’s not the one you’re looking at, but the one that sneaks up on you. Every girl can snatch that crown. You’ll see. Remember, internet rumors are just that, rumors. Remember the one about Bianca hurting herself week 1? That one was huge. Also remember that this is a reality competition program, not a documentary.
I liked Dela from the first moment we met. When we were paired up for the tops & bottoms challenge, she knocked the wind out of me from bouncing up and down. I almost passed out, but I was secretly hoping Simon from the Pit Crew would give me mouth to mouth.
Most of the banter between BenDeLaCreme and I was snarky and all in good fun. You can even hear laughter in the background. Yes, things did get a little tense, but hopefully you’ll see that work itself out. Dela is a take charge, professional who takes control and gets shit done. I admire her greatly.
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Regarding Snatch Game:
I also planned on doing Big Ang, or Anna Nicole. I thought it would be best to do a complete character.
I have to tell you, Snatch Game is harder than it looks. You have to find the right moment to jump into the conversations without cutting off RuPaul. That’s why I think they used my quips rather than my answers to the questions.
How do you feel about Milk?
We were friends during filming, and are still friends. For the record, I said, “most people might look at Milk and say, ‘I don’t get it.’ but I do. She reminds me of my friend Ambrosia Salad or Glitz Glamour.”
I posted an article on my Facebook page saying that Milk was one of my favorite people this season. She’s a lousy lay, but so nice. (Kidding)
My grandmother used to say, “Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see.”
What do you think? Is it Darienne or the editing?
I also planned on doing Big Ang, or Anna Nicole. I thought it would be best to do a complete character.
I have to tell you, Snatch Game is harder than it looks. You have to find the right moment to jump into the conversations without cutting off RuPaul. That’s why I think they used my quips rather than my answers to the questions.
How do you feel about Milk?
We were friends during filming, and are still friends. For the record, I said, “most people might look at Milk and say, ‘I don’t get it.’ but I do. She reminds me of my friend Ambrosia Salad or Glitz Glamour.”
I posted an article on my Facebook page saying that Milk was one of my favorite people this season. She’s a lousy lay, but so nice. (Kidding)
My grandmother used to say, “Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see.”
What do you think? Is it Darienne or the editing?
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