Probably not the best way to come out...

[JamieG]

A few nights ago, my wife and I were watching the season premier of Ru Paul's Drag Race (and by the way, some of the ladies this season are incredibly beautiful; I don't know whether to hate them or emulate them). After a while, she turns to me and asks, "So when are you going to go on this show? They need someone to represent the straight men. I'd root for you if you went on it." Now, she knows I dress, but has generally been in favor of the "let's keep it our secret" policy. None of my family or (non-TG) friends know of Jamie. I briefly play out the idea in my mind, and although I think it would be fun, I come to the conclusion: "That's probably not the best way for me to come out of the closet." I wonder how quickly news would travel if I was to appear. I doubt many of my friends and family watch the show, but all it would take would be one person to see it and then spread the word! :o

Anyone else ever considered trying out for the show?

[kimdl93]

Unlike you, I sadly couldn't come close to competing (not at 6'2" and 225) Honestly, your transformation is so incredible, I wonder if anyone beside your wife would even recognize you. I'd say go for it!!!!

[Angelofsomekind]

I never liked the idea of Drag Queens, Hated when people would call me one. Then a while ago my wife and I were out at a club (I was dressed up) and our waitress told me she does a drag show once a month and asked me if I wanted to be in it. I thought about it far longer than I ever thought I would. I could learn a lot more about makeup and all that. But in the end I have to say no, I'm just not that type, I don't want to be the center of attention.

[kimdl93]

Interesting. I have the same concept of Drag Queens...doesn't really reconcile with my perceptions of myself or any of the ladies on this site, does it. Part of me (a big part) really yearns to be able to pass in public...not to be flambouyant...just convincingly feminine.

[DonnaT]

Not all drag queens are alike!

I know several, some of whom are straight and even married. Not the least flamboyant.

[RADER]

I understand that some of thoes Drag Queens spend thousands to look
that way. That is way out of my leag, besides a size 30 just would not
win a contest, of any type. LOL Rader :doh:

[FireFoxAngel]

The show is great, able to pick up random tips here or there. But in terms of trying out, I think they're only looking for those in the profession of "entertainer".

[sherri52]

If I were to come out on national TV it would be while I was trying to win money on "Who wants to be a Millionaire" or something like it.

[suchacutie]

The transformation pics in your profile seem to be good evidence that no one would connect the masculine and feminine sides of you. If you have the voice I don't see how there would be a problem of maintaining your masculine privacy.

tina

[Jenny Beth]

I'd sooner wrestle a grizzly bear than be anywhere near a television camera.

[JamieG]

I never liked the idea of Drag Queens, Hated when people would call me one. Then a while ago my wife and I were out at a club (I was dressed up) and our waitress told me she does a drag show once a month and asked me if I wanted to be in it. I thought about it far longer than I ever thought I would. I could learn a lot more about makeup and all that. But in the end I have to say no, I'm just not that type, I don't want to be the center of attention.

It's funny, in male mode, I'm exactly like you. But lately, as I approach middle-age, Jamie is dying to find ways to get out. There's is a part of me that wants to have "excuses" to dress in public. For example, I'd love to take the part of a cagelle in La Cage aux Folles, or to participate in a charity drag show / womanless beauty pageant. Despite the progress I've made in accepting myself, I'm still not comfortable shouting to the world "I'm a crossdresser!" but I wouldn't mind saying "I'm happy to do drag for a job/charity"


Interesting. I have the same concept of Drag Queens...doesn't really reconcile with my perceptions of myself or any of the ladies on this site, does it. Part of me (a big part) really yearns to be able to pass in public...not to be flambouyant...just convincingly feminine.

Yes, I wouldn't want to be perceived as a drag queen per se. It seems that the majority of drag queens, and certainly what they seem to promote on the show, is a combination of over-the-top style and a diva attitude. I think it would be fun to wear outrageous fashions for show, but I just couldn't do the attitude thing. I'd have to be the nice, straight drag queen, which probably isn't what the show is looking for.


The show is great, able to pick up random tips here or there. But in terms of trying out, I think they're only looking for those in the profession of "entertainer".

You're probably right. But I do wonder if I'm so far from the typical profile that it might make an interesting casting decision... just hypothetically speaking of course. Maybe if some of us were able to get on a show like that, we'd change the public perceptions of both what a drag queen is, and what a TG person is.

[kimdl93]

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You're probably right. But I do wonder if I'm so far from the typical profile that it might make an interesting casting decision... just hypothetically speaking of course. Maybe if some of us were able to get on a show like that, we'd change the public perceptions of both what a drag queen is, and what a TG person is.

I think it would be really great to challenge these perceptions. Since they are apparently more "entertainment" oriented, maybe a web-cast version - of transformations - could be created. And who knows, maybe a constructive reality show could spin off from it!!!!

[tamarav]

While I work dressed as a hair stylist and during last Christmas season I worked the fragrance and cosmetics counters at Macy's, and I love to see the different looks the Drag Queens can pull off, I am not the type of person that likes that sort of competition.

I do love to see the makeup and the outrageous hair and stuff, but the characters really make up the show. Typical drama associated with any reality show, I also watch Biggest Loser.....