Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.08.2013, Page 53

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Watch out, bitches! The queens and kings of Reykjavík are back to compete and it's gonna HURT! "Our
theme this year is 'Beauty is Pain (and I'm in a lot of pain),' because both kings and queens have something
to strap down," drag ball organiser Georg Erlingsson Merritt (favourite RuPaul's Drag Race contestant:
Detox) says. "So they’re kind of smiling through the pain of it all." It might hurt but it's all about realness
because the worst thing a king or queen can do on their walk isn't to trip, fart or bust their girdle ... it's to
remember what's really inside their panties. Those judges will not hesitate to read the contestants until
they cry! Plus, the ball will be hosted by the fabulous Diva Jackie Dupree who will throw shade at anyone
trying to disrespect. So before you sashay away, touch all of this skin, honey! RL
Girl,
You
Better
WERK!
Harpa | August 7 21:00 | 3,400 ISK
The 16th Annual Drag Competition
Brjánn Baldursson